Location: Boulder
Top Restaurants in Boulder
Best American food near Boulder, Colorado, United States
Find out what American restaurants to try in Boulder. Fondly described as “the city nestled between the mountains and
reality,” Boulder delivers an urban twist on the outdoor fun you’d
expect from a town surrounded by wilderness. In a single day, you
can hike miles and miles of trails or bike alongside Boulder Creek
– then head back into town for some well-deserved shopping on
Pearl Street. And with many of Colorado’s top restaurants right
within reach, be sure to treat yourself to at least one great meal.
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10. Flagstaff House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 467 reviews
The Monette family welcomes you to Flagstaff House restaurant, an unparalleled Colorado dining experience. Co-owners Don Monette, and his sons Mark and Scott Monette, combine a multi-award-winning wine list from their 15,000 bottle wine cellar, exquisite
Reviewed By GrandTour601724
Flagstaff is a must while visiting Boulder! Delicious food and extensive wine list...and the view from the terrace is the absolute best in Boulder!
9. Brasserie Ten Ten
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1059 reviews
Reviewed By B4419PYrobertc
The meal was excellent at Brasserie Ten Ten in Boulder, Colorado. The meals and service were excellent. The French onion soup, Brie, Pate, oysters, and fried shrimp was all excellent. The service was excellent. Highly recommend.
8. Lucile's Creole Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 433 reviews
Lucileâs Creole Cafe is a restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The plates offered are Cajun and Creole-focused. Family-oriented. A full bar is available. Hours are 7 AM to 2 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 2 PM weekends.
Reviewed By Stacy C
Lucile's has a line out the door every weekend morning. That says a lot. Excellent biscuits, cajun food, chickory coffee. Sweet Cajun atmosphere, too. Get there early or plan to wait in line.
7. Riff's Urban Fare
Overall Ratings
4 based on 587 reviews
A lively place, designed to gather and share boulder-flavored food & drink, crafted by chef john platt's fresh approach to cooking, the culinary culture of our city, hospitality of our staff, and the products from our dedicated purveyors.
Reviewed By J H
We happened to walk in one night and what a great find. I highly recommend it if youâre in Boulder. I ordered the special that night: Hawaiian Red Snapper with Summer Succotash. The chef really knows how to prepare fish. It was the perfect degree of doneness. The Summer Succotash, lemon herb sauce and avocado mousse were perfect compliments. The peach tart for dessert was absolutely the best I have ever had, anywhere. This restaurant is a real gem and should not be missed.
6. Oak at Fourteenth
Overall Ratings
4 based on 640 reviews
Reviewed By Bryan B
Couples went to dinner here and had a truly excellent dining experience. Natalie, our waitress, made a mistake when entering one of our entree orders and she and the manager made up for it by presenting both the mistaken entree and the original order as well. We had much too much to eat, but, without exception, every selection was beautifully prepared. Desserts were brilliant. This is a place one should not miss when in Boulder.
5. Avery Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 766 reviews
Since 1993 our brewery has been committed to producing eccentric ales and lagers that defy styles or categories. We have 30 Avery beers on draft and a craft dining menu with a Southern flair.
Reviewed By mcdedrick
I was disappointed on our second trip to Avery. It has been about a year since our last stop which was quite memorable. This dinner experience was quite less so. First off it was super slow. Our table was upstairs and it was a bit hot up there. We left wishing we could have gotten a table outside. The beer was what we remembered it to be, very very good with tons of offerings. Except.... one of their new offerings, a pumpkin beer, ran out right before we tried to order it leaving us scratching our heads since it was only 7:00 on a midweek night. Disappointing. The apps came fairly quickly and were solid if not hot. Nachos were room temp. After quite a bit we finally got our dinners which also turned out to be just lukewarm. Service was also lukewarm. The server was snippy when we had to ask for something twice and it just wasnât that busy to deserve the rebuke. It was just not that great as we remembered from our past meal. The first time we couldnât wait to come back. It is a cool place. The second time we arenât feeling the need to return.
4. Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 394 reviews
A local institution since 1994, Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is the first choice for fresh seafood in Boulder. Ranked top 25 Best Seafood Restaurants in America by Travel + Leisure Magazine. Our menus are crafted with sustainability in mind, using farm-fre
Reviewed By Papertrumpet
A work colleague suggested Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar when I was working in Boulder on my birthday. I had said I would like seafood and this was her first choice. It was a GREAT choice. Between quick service, attentive staff, food quality, and great setting I completely feel this was worth my trip. I do not always give 5-star reviews but Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar Boulder certainly deserve it. Price is a little higher than you might find elsewhere, but if you value the total experience then it is definitely worthwhile. They also gave me a card good for an appetizer on a future trip, signed by ALL the workers at the restaurant who were working that evening. I sincerely hope I can return to use it.
3. Mountain Sun Pub and Brewery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 809 reviews
Reviewed By Thomas S
Met some friends for a quick bite before a concert. Ordered up tea, and was surprise to find it was a flavored tea. Immediately, I realized, "you're in a college town, a area of those that like to bike, ski, and do outdoor activities". I was quickly reminded that Boulder and its surroundings were a bit "out there".The menu offers some alternative traditional means, as well as great burgers and sides of fries, salads and other goodies. Specialty beers are available. Check 'em out! It was good.
2. Snooze an A.M. Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 914 reviews
Snooze AM Eatery is a breakfast experience w/ foods hand-crafted & seasonal using many local & organic products. Classic breakfast dishes w creative twists
Reviewed By divabrecht
Hip eatery, delicious food and drinks. Generous portions and fast service. I would recommend making reservation(putting your name on the list) through their app well before you plan to arrive (about 60-90 minutes); otherwise you have to wait outside for more than an hour.Music playing inside the restaurant might be a bit too loud for some people; but over all fantastic food!!!
1. Black Cat
Overall Ratings
4 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By ColbyJ-2011
Exceptional food and service. Four of us enjoyed the chefâs tasting menu paired with premium wines. This is a once a year splurge but worth it. We think the is the best of Boulder. Comfortable setting, knowledgeable and helpful staff and wonderful food. Go for it for a unique evening of very fine dining.
