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 Mountain dining |
3371 Gold Lake Road Boulder, CO 80481 United States +1 303 459 3544 |
Very few places offer a romantic dining experience like Alice's Restaurant. Located 20 minutes from Boulder on the scenic Peak-to-Peak Highway, the drive alone can spark amore. Log cabin walls, hard wood floors, chairs made of tree branches and bark, and thick wooden tables make up the dining room. The menu changes seasonally and uses local farm products. Most patrons opt for the three-course meal, but those with a mammoth appetite or with a group can order seven-courses. Entrees include Pan Roasted Pheasant and Grilled Elk Rib Chop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Italian delicacies |
1308 Pearl Street Boulder, CO 80302 United States +1 303 442 0378 |
This casual restaurant on the Pearl Street Mall treats patrons to the authentic sites, sounds and foods of Italy. The menu is even in Italian. The exposed brick and fading fresco mirrors that of an Italian piazza. A working fountain adorns the center of the dining room, and flowers and lush foliage hang from the overhead balcony. The menu offers a wealth of seafood options including the Frutti Di Mare, which is linguine topped with shrimp and bay scallops. Steaks and vegetarian dishes are also offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Excellent Patios |
921 Pearl Street Boulder, CO 80302 United States +1 303 444 4888 http://www.bacaro.com |
This restaurant offers an authentic Italian dining experience (complete with the traditionally unhurried service). The low-lit dining room exudes luxury, with designer chairs and antiques. But during the warm months, you will find most people outside. The menu offers a wealth of inventive Mediterranean dishes, along with other Northern Italian creations. The mussels with clams and shrimp are a popular starter. The grilled salmon, served atop a bed of saffron potatoes, highlights the menu. You can also choose from veal, chicken and beef selections. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A meal to remember |
825 Walnut Street Boulder, CO 80302 United States +1 303 449 8402 |
Located in a converted Victorian home, this standing-ovation of a restaurant is the perfect place to dine if you need to impress. The interior incorporates a "less is more" decorating philosophy, and with the exception of a few plastic trees, it reeks of "now-this-is-sharp-looking" appeal. The private upstairs dining room and deck is ideal for business gatherings. The contemporary menu is full of twists and includes North African Pheasant, spinach fettucine with lobster medallions, and New Zealand Red Deer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Upscale Chinese dining |
480 West Dahlia Street Boulder, CO 80027 United States +1 303 666 8899 |
The first thing that grabs you is the spaciousness of the dining room. In fact, a separate bar area makes it convenient to enjoy a drink while waiting for a table without getting elbowed in the spine by a rushing busboy. The menu features some eye-bulging dishes like Lobster Scallions in a ginger sauce and Striped Bass. The specialties can be pricey compared to other Chinese restaurants, but are well worth it.In addition to more traditional dishes, there is also a selection of "healthy" entrees like steamed beef with vegetables, and steamed fish fillet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romance and a view |
1138 Flagstaff Road Boulder, CO 80202 United States +1 303 442 4640 http://www.flagstaffhouse.com |
If romance is on the agenda, head up into the hills to the Flagstaff House for a dining experience like no other. Built in 1929 as a retreat cabin, the spot resides on the side of Flagstaff Mountain, overlooking Boulder and the surrounding foothills. The dining area is the epitome of sophistication and mountain elegance, highlighted by a greenhouse-like glass dining pavilion that provides stunning views. The main courses include offerings such as grilled Alaskan King Salmon and Buffalo Filet Mignon. Its wine cellar hives over 20,000 bottles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine with a view |
8735 North Foothills Highway Boulder, CO 80302 United States +1 303 440 7979/ +1 800 253 1474 (Toll Free) http://www.greenbriarinn.com/ |
Once a German restaurant, the Greenbriar revamped its menu and renovated its space and now dishes up fancy American fare in a spacious, bright setting. The restaurant, built in 1879 as a pioneer home and general store, offers views of wild flower filled meadows, and the landmark Flatirons (The) menu features fine dining favorites, including Beef Wellington and Glazed Roasted Duck, as well as curious entrees like the Seared Ostrich Filet. Pasta and vegetarian dishes are also offered.The Sunday brunch is very popular with the locals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Food, photos, ambiance |
2010 14th Street Boulder, CO 80302 United States +1 303 442 3230 http://www.himalayasrestaurant... |
With a stunning photographic exhibition of the Himalayan Mountains, this restaurant transports patrons to rugged, exotic lands while providing an upscale dining experience. The popular spot, just half a block off of the Pearl Street Mall, offers a variety of Nepalese and Indian cuisine. The mellow ambiance is perfect for business dinners or a romantic night out. The service is efficient and friendly and the food is exceptional. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Designer sushi |
1136 Pearl Street Basement Boulder, CO 80302 United States +1 303 938 0330 |
An open dining room provides quiet spaces for romance in this happening restaurant, but most of the action is at the sushi bar. This is definitely one of Boulder's places to be seen. Choose from over 100 sushi and sashimi selections, each one prepared right in front of you. Entrees feature a number of Pacific Rim seafood offerings. Enjoy items like Spicy Seafood Udon or Salmon Teriyaki. Most entrees come with Tamanishiki short grain rice, which rates as the highest quality rice in the world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romance and French food |
12311 North Street Vrain Drive Boulder, CO 80540 United States +1 303 823 6521 http://www.lachaumiere-restaur... |
This rustic country restaurant, just outside of Boulder, could easily reside off some lonesome road outside of Draguignan-it drips with French influences. Couples find themselves seduced by the homey ambience, intimacy and exceptional views. The changing menu has a definite French lean, featuring Wild game Rangout and Sauteed Sweetbread. Be sure to try its award-winning Maryland crab soup. The wine list focuses on some of the more obscure French vineyards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More Italian than Italy |
2785 Iris Avenue Boulder, CO 80304 United States +1 303 442 1300 http://www.laudisio.com |
Just the mere fact that this restaurant is not a chain is reason alone to try its menu. Everything about this family owned, authentic Italian bistro, from the service to the food, exudes style and grace. The entrees, all of which emphasize natural ingredients, feature true Italian dishes like Beffsteak Fiorentina and Risotto di Mare. Nightly specials change daily. A true experience is tasting some of the estate-bottled olive oils, which are available for purchase. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hip dining spot |
2719 Iris Avenue Boulder, CO 80304 United States +1 303 544 1464 |
Some contemporary restaurants try so hard to look and feel hip that they end up as dining parodies of their owner's original vision. Limbo, however, with its sleek look and ambitious menu makes hip seem effortless. The menu offers some nice appetizer twists such as the Baked Triple French Brie and Ahi Tuna Crab Cakes. The dinner entrees are just as interesting and feature items like the New Zealand Lamb Tenderloin and Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi. Lunch features organic salads and sandwiches. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Colorful, upscale dining |
1002 Walnut Street, Suite 101B Boulder, CO 80302 United States +1 303 444 5335 |
This lively restaurant has all of the charm of a tiny European coastal café. Sunny paintings and brilliant colors bedeck the walls. Lush foliage grows everywhere, and an imported Italian wood burning stove glows in the background. Known for its flavorful tapas, the menu celebrates the succulent entrees of Italy, Spain, Greece and France. The wood-oven-baked pizzas are popular, as is the Eggplant Parmigiana. For dinner, the family style Paella de Mariso is divine. Order a dessert if just to observe the masterful designs created by the pastry chef. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale eats |
2115 13th Street Boulder, CO 80302 United States +1 303 442 4880 http://www.qsboulder.com |
Zagat's raves about the food, the Wine Spectator touts the wine selection, and Mobil awarded the place four stars, so its obvious that you are in for an exquisite treat when you visit this establishment. Located in the dining room of the Hotel Boulderado, this is the perfect spot to celebrate a romantic occasion or impress the boss. The dinner menu features a host of seasonal specialties including Colorado rack of lamb. All dishes use local organically grown products. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wild, elegant dining |
38472 Boulder Canyon Drive Boulder, CO 80302 United States +1 303 442 9368 |
This elegant restaurant, situated five minutes up Boulder Canyon, has a flair for wild game. For more than 100 years the restaurant has charmed diners, including many celebrities, with its traditional continental cuisine. Enjoy natural scenery, rich furnishings and excellent service. Reservations are highly recommended. Entrees feature a hearty selection of meats ranging from the incredible Buffalo New York Strip to a tender Caribou Steak. The vegetarian crowd can choose from the Vegetarian Wellington or the daily vegetarian special. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Andy Ihnatko |
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Taste of the tropics |
950 Pearl Street Boulder, CO 80302 United States +1 303 442 7771 |
When Boulder is lying beneath two feet of snow, warm up at this Caribbean inspired hot spot. Or, during the summer, you can kick back on the expansive patio and enjoy tropical cuisine. Rhumba's interior looks like something off an artist's canvas. The color scheme shifts from deep tones to bright colors. Spicy jerk items abound on the menu, including vegetarian favorite, jerk tofu. Entrée selections include the standard blackened catfish and an encrusted sea bass. If you make it to dessert, the rum cake is decadent. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jason C. Townsend  |