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Restaurants Boulder, Colorado AMERICAN CUISINE
In an elegant rustic mountain lodge hosting scenic views of Longs Peak, this Colorado getaway restaurant offers fine dining featuring from-scratch cooking, locally farmed organic produce and free-range, hormone-free, humanely treated animal products. Start with spicy red-curry-and-coconut mussels, or try the rustic flatbread, roasted pepper and Mozzarella panzanella. Then savor honey- and fennel-glazed salmon (with basil whipped potatoes and radish slaw), or garlic-mustard-rubbed lamb T-bone, with summer squash and bacon ragoût and cauliflower purée. The sumptuous dessert menu includes green apple panna cotta or caramel soufflé glacé. Alice’s also features a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list and espresso bar. Open daily 11am-9pm for lunch, and the standard three-course or ultimate seven-course dinner. Happy Hour daily 2-6pm. All major credit cards. Checks accepted. THE ATTIC BAR & BISTRO 949 Walnut St., 303-415-1300. Sandwiches, salads, burgers and steaks. Open for dinner. BJ’S PIZZA, GRILL & BREWERY 1125 Pearl St., 303-402-9294. Deep-dish Chicago-style pizza. Open for lunch and dinner. THE BLACK CAT 1964 13th St., 303-444-9110. Sophisticated American cuisine. Open for dinner Mon-Sat. BOULDER BROKER INN RESTAURANT 555 30th St., the Boulder Broker Inn, 303-449-1752. Features Champagne brunch and lunch buffet. Open breakfast, lunch and dinner. BOULDER CAFÉ 1247 Pearl St., 303-444-4884. Raw bar, fondues, steak, seafood. Open for breakfast and brunch Sat-Sun; lunch and dinner daily.
The ChopHouse takes you back in time to the casual elegance of the 1940s. The menu features a selection of delectable entrées ranging from melt-in-your-mouth filet mignon and Porterhouse steaks to tender chicken piccata. Daily specials include fresh seafood, grill choices and a vegetarian entrée, served with salad, corn bread, and your choice of baked potato, wild rice pilaf, seasoned fries or white-Cheddar mashed potatoes. The extensive wine list includes more than 135 bottles and dozens of wines by the glass. The dessert menu features house-made Key lime pie and warm chocolate cake with a molten chocolate lava center, served with vanilla-bean ice cream. Happy Hour in the bar and bar patio Mon-Fri 4-6pm featuring $1.95 food specials, $2.95 pints, $3.95 select wines by the glass, $3.95 wells and $4.95 Martinis. Open daily at 4pm. Reservations accepted. Parking validation offered for Boulder’s downtown parking garages. Major credit cards accepted.
BOULDER'S DINNER THEATRE 5501 Arapahoe Ave, 303-449-6000. Live entertainment with dinner, desserts and drinks. Open Tues-Sun. BOULDER GREENS 1135 Broadway, 303-444-2199. Salads with about 70 different ingredients to choose from. Open for lunch and dinner. THE BUFF 1725 28th St., 303-442-9150. Traditional and unique menu items. Open for breakfast and lunch. CAFE BLUE 5280 Spine Road, 303-530-4345. Meals ranging from Cajun-spice-dusted calamari to New York strip, fresh seafood and chicken piccata. Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Fri; dinner only Sat. MC, VISA, DC, AMEX.
THE CATACOMBS 2115 13th St., downstairs in the Hotel Boulderado, 303-443-0486. Enjoy live entertainment Wed-Sat nights and Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4:30-9pm, when most drinks are $1-$2. Nightly drink specials, pool tables, arcade games and large smoking and nonsmoking sections. 21+ with valid ID required. Open Mon-Fri 4:30pm-1:30am, Sat-Sun 8pm-1:30am. All major credit cards.
Chautauqua Dining Hall has been a Boulder tradition since 1898, and was recently designated a National Historic Landmark. Savor spectacular views from the enchanting wraparound porch while enjoying classic American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast features all your favorites, including pancakes, three styles of eggs Benedict, omelets, huevos rancheros, and Charleston shrimp and grits. For lunch, choose from great soups, salads and sandwiches, including the Monte Cristo, a classic Reuben and BBQ pulled pork. At dinner, enjoy any lunch selection or several signature entrées, including pan-fried trout, BBQ baby-back ribs, grilled rib-eye steak, roasted chicken, pot roast, and seafood linguine. Afterward, enjoy fresh-baked homemade pies and desserts. The Dining Hall has a full bar with local handcrafted beers and great wines to complement your meal. If you’re planning a wedding, private party, or any type of special celebration, complete catering and banquet services are also available. Open daily for breakfast and lunch 7am-2pm; dinner daily 5-9pm. All major credit cards. CHILI’S 1729 28th St., 303-449-9682. Baby-back ribs, grilled chicken and burgers. Open for lunch and dinner.
The Corner Bar, located on the corner of Spruce and 13th streets in the historic Hotel Boulderado, is the ideal location for a quick lunch, a lively Happy Hour, a great late-night meal or a perfectly poured Martini. The menu, by acclaimed Chef John Platt, offers everything from small starters and fabulous entrées to large plates to share with friends. Signature dishes, such as the mango barbecue shrimp salad and salmon sandwich with red-onion marmalade, are sure to please. Enjoy selections from an award-winning wine list; great local beers on tap; all-day $2 Beer of the Day; and $3 well drinks and food items during Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-6pm. Enjoy the patio for any occasion, or relax with a cup of coffee and the paper Sat-Sun noon-2pm during our magnificent brunch. Menu served daily Mon-Fri 11:30am-11:45pm, Sat-Sun noon-11:45pm. All major credit cards.
DOLAN'S 2319 Arapahoe Ave., 303-444-8758. American dishes and seafood. Open for lunch and dinner. DOT’S DINER 1333 Broadway, 303-447-9184; 2716 28th St., 303-449-1323. Huevos rancheros, sandwiches, homemade biscuits and espresso drinks. Open for breakfast and lunch. ESTES PARK BREWERY 470 Prospect Village Drive, Estes Park, 970-586-5421. Microbrews, pizzas and sandwiches. Open for lunch and dinner.
Upscale Rocky Mountain grill with an emphasis on seafood. Begin your meal with smoked chicken and three-pepper soup, Flatz crab and shrimp cake, or crispy calamari and rock shrimp. Entrées include baramundi (Australian sea bass) with fennel, carrots, arugula, orange vinaigrette and butter-poached fingerling potatoes; daily mixed grill featuring wild game, elk and caribou, served with specialty sauces and garlic mashed potatoes; and grilled center-cut filet mignon served with bleu-cheese risotto, asparagus and a morel mushroom blend. Desserts include Flatz chocolate tower and Key lime pie. More than 175 wine bottlings; 25 by the glass. Open daily for breakfast 6:30-11am; lunch Mon-Sat 11am-2pm; dinner daily 5-10pm; gourmet Champagne brunch Sun 9:30am-2pm. Happy Hour daily 4-6pm features you-call-them Martinis. Thursday nights jazz and sushi in the lounge. Local checks and MC, AMEX, VISA, DC accepted.
This fun, owner-operated café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The dinner menu features a variety of fresh seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, crêpes and sandwiches. For starters, try the sweet-potato corn fritters or the Cajun-spiced calamari. As an entrée, enjoy the grilled ahi tuna topped with sweet soy and mango salsa and served with sweet-potato fries and seasonal vegetables. For dessert, savor The Whole Thing, a crêpe filled with Nutella chocolate, bananas and walnuts caramelized in butter, cinnamon and brown sugar, accompanied by whipped or ice cream. Also known for great breakfasts, brunch and lunch, Foolish Craig’s offers a variety of crêpes, omelets, sandwiches on freshly baked breads, salads and homemade soups at reasonable prices, including a number of variations on eggs Benedict. Complete your meal with a cocktail, wine, beer or espresso drink. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm, with a great new menu and drink specials. Open daily for breakfast and lunch 8am-5pm; dinner daily 5-10pm, Sunday till 9pm. All major credit cards. No checks.
THE GATEWAY CAFE 432 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5144. Casual fine-dining restaurant with seafood, game and vegetarian menu items. Open Wed-Sun 5-9pm. GROGGY DOG 1 W. 1st St., Nederland, 303-258-7313. American cuisine with an emphasis on specialty hot dogs.
Ten scenic minutes north of Boulder, the Greenbriar Inn features an exquisite American fine-dining menu that changes seasonally and balances classic cuisine with innovative touches. Enjoy foothills views while dining indoors or out. Choose from the beautiful indoor atrium; three intimate dining rooms; or three outdoor patios. Menu items include smoked lobster phyllo tower, sumac-crusted antelope, kabocha squash crêpes, oysters Rockefeller, Caesar salad, beef Wellington, five-pepper-rubbed venison chop, grilled buffalo rib eye, pan-seared duck breast, fennel-pollen-dusted Alaskan halibut, and roasted butternut squash gnocchi. Luscious desserts include French chocolate mousse layer cake, crème brûlée trio, warm pumpkin toffee tart, maple brandy-glazed pear galette, and bananas Foster for two prepared tableside. Winner of the 2007 Wine Spectator “Best of” Award of Excellence, the extensive wine list features more than 1,300 selections. Weddings, business retreats and private parties of 10 to 300 easily accommodated. Reservations suggested. Open for dinner Tues-Sun 5:30-9pm; Sat-Sun Champagne brunch 11am-2pm. Closed Mon. MC, VISA, AMEX, DC.
ISLANDS FINE BURGERS & DRINKS 1855 29th St., 303-449-0333. Specialty burgers, hand-cut fries, salads, tacos, exotic drinks and more in a tropical ambience. JAX FISH HOUSE Boulder and Denver locations: 928 Pearl Street, Boulder, 303-444-1811; 1539 17th Street, Denver, 303-292-5767. Award-winning seafood restaurant features fresh fish daily, a raw-oyster bar, innovative entrées and a full bar.
Jill’s is a modern bistro located in the St Julien Hotel. The eclectic cuisine draws inspiration from the western Mediterranean region. The kitchen is run by award-winning chef Jason Rogers, whose culinary pedigree has led him to work with such notables as Todd English and the James Beard Foundation. Jill’s maintains a quality that attracts food-savvy locals, as well as the most discriminating business and vacationing travelers. The terrace boasts a stunning view of the Flatirons and hosts many of the region’s best bands. The cozy T-Zero hotel lounge serves as a sophisticated backdrop for relaxation and camaraderie. Live music Tues-Fri. Happy Hour daily 5-7pm, with drink and food specials. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Saturday afternoon tea noon-3pm; Sunday brunch. MC, VISA, AMEX.
JW’S STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE 2660 Canyon Blvd., 303-440-8877. Casual steakhouse cuisine. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. THE KITCHEN 1039 Pearl St., 303-544-5973. Contemporary American, French and Italian food. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. KT’S REAL GOOD BBQ 7545 Arapahoe Road, 303-786-7608; 2675 13th S., 303-442-3717. Memphis-style hickory-smoked meats with traditional accompaniments. Open Mon-Sat for lunch and dinner. LAZY DOG 1346 Pearl St., 303-440-3355. Sports bar with 26 TV screens and a casual American menu. LE PEEP PANTRY RESTAURANT 2525 Arapahoe Ave., 303-444-5119; 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 720-652-6680. Cinnamon rolls, muffins, fruit smoothies, espresso bar, omelets and skillets. Open for breakfast and lunch. MARIE’S 2660 Broadway, 303-447-0320. Czechoslovakian and American dishes. Open for breakfast and lunch. MOUNTAIN SUN PUB AND BREWERY 1535 Pearl St., 303-546-0886. American dishes and handcrafted beer. Open for lunch and dinner. MURPHY’S GRILL 2731 Iris Ave., in Willow Springs Shopping Center, 303-449-4473. Salads, sandwiches, soups and entrées. Open for lunch and dinner. MUSTARD’S LAST STAND 1719 Broadway, 303-444-5841. Chicago-style hot dogs, burgers, veggie dogs and sandwiches. Open daily for lunch and dinner. NOODLES & COMPANY 2850 Baseline Road, 303-247-9978; 1245 Alpine Ave., 303-440-4340; 2770 Pearl St., 303-444-5533; 1087 S. Hover St., Longmont, 303-776-5664; 1100 Hwy. 287, #100, Broomfield, 303-404-3400; 1100 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, 303-665-6226. American and international noodle dishes. Open for lunch and dinner. OLD CHICAGO 1102 Pearl St., 303-443-5031; 1805 Industrial Circle (off S. Hover Street), Longmont, 303-651-7000. Deep-dish, stuffed and thin-crust pizza; 110 beers. Open for lunch and dinner and late night. OLD LOUISVILLE INN 740 Front St., Louisville, 303-666-9982. Pasta, steaks and pub fare. Open for lunch and dinner. OMNI INTERLOCKEN RESORT MERITAGE RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, 303-464-3330. American cuisine with fresh, natural ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Boulder’s newest organic restaurant is located in Boulder’s hip North Broadway neighborhood. Featuring indoor and outdoor seating with views of the Flatirons, the restaurant prides itself in serving the freshest organic and locally grown produce whenever possible. All proteins are free range/wild caught or organic. The wine list is organic and biodynamic. All desserts are homemade. The menu delights both the palate and the planet. Open Tues-Sat 10am-3pm for lunch, and 6-10pm for dinner. Happy Hour from 4-6pm features specials on organic drinks, organic wines, martinis, beer and appetizers.
OSKAR BLUES GRILL AND BREW 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685. Jambalaya, shrimp étouffée, burgers, pasta, steaks and vegetarian items. Open for lunch and dinner. THE OUTBACK SALOON 3141 28th St., 303-444-0081. Burgers, sandwiches and nachos. Full bar and pool tables. Open for lunch and dinner. PIONEER INN 15 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-258-7733. The “PI” offers hearty American fare in a rustic atmosphere. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. PUMPHOUSE BREWERY 540 Main St., Longmont, 303-702-0881. Enjoy a microbrew with fajitas, steak, chile rellenos, ribs, fish and chips, or pasta. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Located downtown in the historic Hotel Boulderado, Q’s has set the standard for local fine dining and has been a Boulder favorite since 1991. A seasonal menu of chef-crafted American cuisine features the freshest local and organic ingredients. Q’s is independently owned and operated by Chef John Platt. He and Executive Chef Matt Christianson offer creative dining options, including the chef’s five-course tasting menu, three-course prix fixe dinner and monthly regional dinner series. Q’s consistent level of excellence has been recognized by Zagat Survey, Mobil and 5280 Magazine. Recognized with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Q’s wine list features an array of American and international selections. Private rooms available for meetings and celebrations. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri 6:30am-2pm; dinner daily 5-10pm; à la carte brunch Sat-Sun 7am-2pm.
SAVORY CAFE 20 E. Lakeview Drive, #207, Nederland, 303-258-7329. Eclectic menu featuring salads, sandwiches, pastas, and more. Open daily for lunch and dinner 11am-9pm. THE SINK 1165 13th St., 303-444-7465. A Boulder burger institution since 1923, serving up the famous Sink Burger. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11am; bar open daily til 2am.
SOUTHERN SUN PUB & BREWERY 627 S. Broadway, 303-543-0886. American dishes and handcrafted beers. Open for lunch Fri-Sun; dinner daily.
Located just south of Longmont in the historic Old Town district, Sugarbeet is a locally owned bistro that offers refreshing seasonal American cuisine in an intimate, contemporary setting. The changing menu emphasizes Chef Seth Witherspoon’s creativity and passion for using fresh, local products whenever possible. For example, start your meal with Haystack Mountain Feta served with grilled flatbread and assorted olives, or try the Yucatan Cocktail featuring fresh avocado, shrimp and crab with house-made plantain and yucca chips. For dinner, choose from a varied menu that includes seared ahi with spicy ginger ponzu and wasabi, green tea and fresh herb risotto, and grilled Full Circle Farm organic zucchini. Or try the tequila-and-lime-marinated jumbo shrimp served with fire-roasted stuffed poblanos and coconut rice. Homemade Key lime pie, flourless chocolate Grand Marnier torte and blueberry cobbler are the perfect finish to any meal. Enjoy a beverage from the full bar that offers specialty drinks, wine, draft beer and espresso drinks, in addition to cocktails. Sugarbeet’s intimate atmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner for two, or for meeting friends and business associates. Reservations strongly recommended, as seating is limited. Private events and holiday functions are welcome. Open for dinner Wed-Sat 4-10pm, Sunday till 9pm. Closed Mon-Tues.
It’s worth the trip up Boulder Canyon for an intimate dining experience with a three-sided peninsula fireplace, hand-painted mural of the Indian Peaks, and breathtaking views of the Continental Divide. For breakfast, try “The Works,” an English muffin topped with Canadian bacon, mushrooms, scallions, Swiss cheese, two eggs over easy and special dill sauce. For lunch, it’s hard to pass up the Sundance burger with a half pound of beef, or homemade soups, chilies or fresh salads. For dinner, the Sundance pork chop is always recommended; it’s boneless, marinated in whiskey and Worcestershire, and topped with whiskey-cranberry sauce. For dessert, you can’t beat Hillary’s chocolate cake or the all-American apple pie. Open daily 8am-9pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with many vegetarian options. Closed Tues during winter. VISA, MC, AMEX, DISCOVER.
Enjoy organic cuisine in one of Boulder’s finest restaurants. The menu features free-range game and poultry, fresh seafood, natural hormone-free beef, organic produce and the area’s best vegetarian selections. Start with the coconut tempura jumbo wild shrimp or Thai steamed fresh mussels. Entrées include fresh sushi-grade ahi tuna, elk tenderloin, Rocky free-range chicken and several creative vegetarian selections with tofu, tempeh and seitan. Housemade desserts feature decadent chocolate creations, seasonal organic fruits and berries, organic ice cream, sorbet and dairy-free housemade organic “coconut cream.” The lunch menu offers fresh organic salads and creative sandwiches, pastas, stir-fries, an organic salad buffet and daily specials. Weekend brunch features free-range egg omelets, whole-grain pancakes, French toast, smoked salmon Benedict and the full lunch menu. Try an organic coffee drink, fresh-squeezed juice or smoothie, or quality spirits and organic wine or beer from our full bar. Sidewalk patio, private room and delivery available. Open for lunch Tues-Fri 11am-2:30pm; organic salad buffet served daily until 4pm; dinner Tues-Sun 5-10pm; weekend brunch 10am-3pm; happy hour Tues-Sun 5-6:30pm. Closed Mon. MC, VISA, AMEX.
Executive Chef Keith Falco is reinventing dining at the Millennium Harvest House with fresh seasonal menus that are delicious and entertaining. The Millennium Hotel offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in three different settings with three different atmospheres. Enjoy fine dining at Thyme on the Creek. Opt for something more casual, like a cold beer and a burger while watching a game, at the Coaches’ Corner sports bar. Or for a one-of-a-kind setting, puff on a Cohiba and savor a single malt Scotch at Fuller’s, Boulder’s only true cigar bar. During the warm weather months, few establishents can match the Millennium’s outdoor patio setting, which overlooks Boulder Creek and furnishes views of the Rocky Mountains. Thyme on the Creek open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Coaches’ Corner open late. All major credit cards.
When you want a classic burger, go to Tom’s, home of great burgers since 1962. Tom’s serves only Coleman all-natural beef with no antibiotics or hormones. Not in the mood for a burger? Choose from an expansive menu offering steaks, Italian sausage, pork tenderloin sandwich, tasty barbecued chicken or ribs, and a healthy vegetarian burger. Children’s menu available. Listen to the jukebox with a glass of draft Guinness stout, Fat Tire, Samuel Adams or other microbrews, a cocktail, or a root beer float or shake. Takeout available. Open daily for lunch and dinner Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun noon-8:30pm. MC, VISA, AMEX, DC, DISCOVER. Checks accepted. TRILOGY WINE BAR AND LOUNGE 2017 13th St., between Pearl and Spruce streets, 303-473-WINE (9463). Casually elegant restaurant features creative cuisine, live music, international wine specials. TURLEY’S 2805 Pearl St., 303-442-2800. Large vegetarian selection and many low-fat items. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. TWO-DOG DINER 645 Tenacity Drive, Prospect New Town, Longmont, 303-772-2DOG. Open daily for breakfast and lunch.
The Walnut Brewery is Boulder’s original brewpub. Well-known for its great food, Walnut Brewery offers exciting appetizers including its signature Asiago cheese dip and a delectable sesame-seared ahi tuna. Entrées include a variety of salads, pastas, burgers, sandwich platters, fresh seafood, steaks and timeless classics such as alder-smoked salmon fish and chips, Old Elk Brown Ale chicken, and delicious daily specials. Walnut Brewery features 10 varieties of fresh, handcrafted beers on tap, including St. James Irish Red, winner of a bronze medal at the 2006 Great American Beer Festival. Tuesday is Pint Night—buy a pint of the featured beer in a logo pint glass for $4.29, keep the glass and get $2.29 refills. The Walnut Brewery also features a Happy Hour; call for details. Call-ahead waits accepted. Open daily for lunch and dinner; brunch Sat-Sun 11am-2pm. Major credit cards accepted.
WEST END TAVERN 926 Pearl St., three blocks west of Pearl Street Mall, 303-444-3535. Classic American tavern. The West End’s rooftop patio has the best of views of Boulder.
For a meal with a view, Wild Mountain is the place to be. Located in downtown Nederland with a deck providing views of both Baker Reservoir and the Continental Divide, this new smokehouse and brewery offers a variety of secret-recipe dry rubs, housemade sauces and microbrewed beer. Try the “Ned-E-Que” platter with a full or half pound of slow-smoked pork, chicken or brisket, or beef or pork ribs. Savor the pit-smoked, jumbo-size, overnight-marinated, grilled chicken wings with one of the Wild Mountain brewery beers. End the night with the “World’s Smallest Dessert,” a fudge brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. Don’t worry ... it’s only “wafer thin.” Open 11am-10pm Sun-Thurs, 11am-12am Fri-Sat; Happy Hour 4-6pm every day. VISA, MC, AMEX, DISC. THE WILDERNESS PUB AT ROCKIES BREWING COMPANY 2880 Wilderness Place, off Valmont Road between 30th Street and Foothills Parkway, 303-444-8448 ext. 4. Pub fare and microbrews in a casual atmosphere. ZOLO GRILL 2525 Arapahoe Ave., in The Village shopping center, 303-449-0444. Southwestern cuisine with superior service. Many vegetarian items complete the well-rounded menu. Wine list, microbrews, margarita menu and more than 60 tequilas. Next: Around the World Cuisine | CAFES & BAKERIES
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