Boulder is full of great eating- an ideal town to be without a kitchen! Here are some of Boulder’s favorite options.

American (New)

Salt Boulder Bistro

WELCOME TO SALT – BRADFORD HEAP’S NEW RESTAURANT ON PEARL IN BOULDER.

The philosophy at SALT is simple; a belief that the best food travels the shortest distance from farm to table, that menus should change with the seasons and that locally sourced ingredients, combined with European technique and innovative thinking make for a truly remarkable experience. Chef Bradford Heap and his staff have made a commitment to source local, organic and fresh ingredients whenever possible. The menu reflects this mind-set, simple, yet elegant and delicious. The wines, while sourced all over the world offer our guests some classic profiles, while introducing them to some new and exciting choices as well. A comfortable blend of neighborhood and fun. Enjoy!
www.saltboulderbistro.com

The Kitchen
The Kitchen is a community bistro located in historic downtown Boulder, Colorado, open seven days a week. Our menu evolves seasonally and reflects the simple and straightforward preparation of comfortable classics. The Kitchen [Upstairs] is a relaxed wine and beer lounge, open seven days a week. Rustic food is prepared in a wood-fired oven and compliments on e of the best beer and wine lists in Colorado.
www.thekitchencafe.com

American (Traditional)

Flagstaff House
Located just five minutes from downtown Boulder, diners enjoy the changing seasons with breathtaking views of Boulder below, along with abundant deer, an occasional bear, and other wildlife in the surrounding mountainside of Boulder City Park. Extensive interior renovations were undertaken in 1998, including a richly crafted mahogany bar, a cozy fireplace, and rare crystal collected from around the world. Also new, and available for private functions, is the restaurant’s Vintner’s Rooms which allows guests a look into the extensive 20,000 bottle wine cellar.
www.flagstaffhouse.com

French

L’Atelier
L’Atelier is the studio/workshop of Chef Radek Cerny, where he and his staff offer excellence in food artistry and fine dining to their guests.
www.latelierboulder.com

Italian

Amaro Drinkery Italia
Salute! At Amaro, Chef / Proprietor Alec Schuler has combined his talents in the kitchen with a comfortable setting reminiscent of home. Sit back and relax in the wine bar with comfortable lounge seating, a small plate menu, and 36 handcrafted cocktails.
www.facebook.com/amarodrinkery

Antica Roma – Featured Restaurant
In the spirit of a neighborhood trattoria, we welcome you to celebrate the tastes of Italy on our veranda overlooking the Pearl Street Mall or in our dining room with the ambiance of an Italian piazza.Since 1991, Antica Roma has been dedicated to offering authentic Italian cuisine in a relaxed and charming atmosphere. Purchased in 2008 by a local Boulder family, we now enhance our menu with local ingredients and are dedicated to providing the highest level of service. Step off of Pearl Street and into Italy….
www.anticaroma.com

Arugula
Arugula is elegant Italian dining with the warmth of home in a modern environment, infusing the best of Italian culinary tradition with our contemporary interpretations. We pride ourselves on using ingredients grown based on traditional practices, helping to remind us of our connection to the land and the seasons.
www.arugularistorante.com

Frasca Food and Wine
In 2010, Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, CO was ranked #1 restaurant in the Denver/Boulder area by 5280 magazine and within the top 40 restaurants in the U.S. by Gayot. Frasca is a neighborhood restaurant inspired by the culture and cuisine of the northeastern Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Co-owner Bobby Stuckey is a Master Sommelier offering beautifully executed wine service and an extensive and carefully thought out wine list. James Beard Award Winning Chef Lachlan Mackinnon Patterson (Best Chef: Southwest region of U.S. in 2008) and his team of experienced chefs prepare northeastern Italian menu selections with care nightly. Reservations recommended 303.442.6966
www.frascafoodandwine.com

Latin American, Bars, Caterers

Aji Restaurant
We are proud to serve cuisine that features the rich flavors of the colorful cultures of Latin America, with a fresh ceviche bar, an extensive list of exotic cocktails, and an excellent selection of South American wines. A visit to Aji will be a true culinary exploration!
www.ajirestaurant.com

Mediterranean

The Mediterranean Restaurant
For more than fifteen years, the locally owned ‘Med’ has been offering a menu that brims with Italian, Spanish, French, and Greek cuisine. The extensive menu boasts tapas, fresh salads and seafood, paella, pastas, grilled and organic specialties, wood oven pizzas and house made desserts. Over forty wines by the glass and lively Tapas Hour everyday from 3:00 to 6:30.
www.themedboulder.com

Tangerine (Breakfast and Lunch only)
Tangerine is Boulder’s premier breakfast & lunch spot combining the quality of fresh seasonal ingredients with a playful and unpretentious atmosphere that’s sure to start your day off right. Chef owner Alec Schuler of Arugula Ristorante and Phil Armstrong of Hush Denver work together to bring you the next evolution in brunch eateries. We strive to provide the highest level of service and cuisine while creating an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming to all. Tangerine works together with local farmers and producers to bring you the freshest items available from right here in Colorado ranging from 100% local organic eggs to 2011 roaster of the year Conscious Coffees.
www.tangerineboulder.com

Restaurants, Breweries

Walnut Brewery
Boulders original brewpub and winner of multiple Great American Beer Festival (GABF) awards.
www.walnutbrewery.com

Seafood

Jax Fish House
Consistently voted to the “Best of” Awards of Boulder and Denver, for 15 years Jax has served up the finest and freshest the ocean has to offer to the masses that squeeze into the packed Pearl street hotspot. Prepare yourself for the welcoming, yet wild vibe that has set JAX apart from all the rest.
www.jaxfishhouseboulder.com

Southwestern

Zolo Southwestern Grill
Declared by 5280 as “Absolutely the hottest restaurant in Boulder,” Zolo Southwestern Grill has delivered award-winning southwestern cuisine with superior service for over fifteen years. In the kitchen Chef Brett Smith skillfully defines modern southwestern cuisine while bringing the best local, seasonal and organic ingredients to the table.
www.zologrill.com

Steakhouses

Boulder Chophouse & Tavern
Welcome to the Boulder Chop House. Located in the heart of downtown, the ChopHouse features a menu that blends classic steak house with ever-changing local and organic ingredients. Join us on our patio, in our bar, for happy hour, or any night for dinner.
www.chophouse.com