Downtown Boulder Restaurants

In recent years, Boulder has redefined itself as a "foodie" town, and nowhere is that
clearer than right here in the heart of downtown.
Local restaurants are regularly recognized as the best, not only in the
Boulder area, but in the Denver Metro region. Our chefs are in a
class all their own, and one has even battled it out to be recognized
as Bravo's Top Chef. Below, you will find a list of some of the local's
favorite spots to dine. For more ideas and inspiration on where to eat,
visit Downtown Boulder's website for a comprehensive list of
local restaurants, coffee shops, and eateries.

If you are looking for something extraordinarily close by, consider trying the restaurant and bars located inside the Hotel Boulderado:

American Cuisine, Fine Dining	Q's Restaurant Q's Restaurant is regarded as one of Colorado's finest restaurants, where no detail is overlooked. A seasonal menu of Chef crafted cuisine features local and organic ingredients. Independently owned and operated by Chef John Platt, Q's offers creative dining options, from the chef's choice five-course tasting dinner to the monthly regional dinner series. Q's also serves weekend brunch from 7am-2pm. Recognized with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Q's wine list features an array of American and international selections. Q's is open for the holidays as well.	(303) 442-4880 www.qsboulder.com
Bar & Grill, Casual	Corner Bar and Cafe 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 entrees to large plates to share with friends. Signature dishes such as the salmon sandwich with red onion marmalade are sure to please. Enjoy selections from an award-winning wine list; great local beers on tap. Enjoy the patio for any occasion or relax with a cup of coffee and the paper and enjoy our magnificent brunch menu.	(303) 442-4560 www.qsboulder.com/thecornerbar
Bar	The Catacombs Catacombs offers a lively and intimate setting. Enjoy Boulder's best Happy Hour when most drinks are $1-$2. Nightly drink specials, pool tables, and arcade games. 21 with valid ID required.	(303) 443-0486 www.boulderado.com/catacombs.html

Most other restaurants in the downtown area can be reached with less than a ten minute walk from the Hotel Boulderado:

Caribbean, Latin American	Aji Features the cuisine of South and Central America and the Caribbean. Aji (chilis) are a featured ingredient in the food with a fresh ceviche bar, traditional cocktails, and extensive wine list.	(303) 442-3464 www.ajirestaurant.com
Italian	Antica Roma Enjoy Antica Roma's authentic Italian cuisine on their patio on the Pearl Street Mall or in the dining room designed as an Italian piazza. Established in 1991, Antica Roma offers an extensive menu featuring small plate appetizers, wood-oven pizza, pasta, and seafood entrees. In addition, the restaurant offers daily specials and a superb dessert menu. Antica Roma is open every day for lunch and dinner.	(303) 449-1787 www.anticaroma.com
Bar, Italian	Bacaro Venetian Taverna Named after the bustling taverns in Venice, Bacaro offers small plate cicihetti, daily homemade pasta dishes, and a thoughtfully crafted wine list. Whether you come in for an after work bite, dinner with the family, or an afternoon of dancing on our rooftop deck, Bacaro invites you to indulge in a more spirited side of Italy.	(303) 444-4888 www.bacaro.com
Contemporary, Fine Dining, French	Black Cat A modern, eclectic bistro. The Black Cat is a chef-owned fine dining restaurant serving modern French and American cuisine paired with a killer wine list and the best cocktails in the city. The Black Cat creates an intimate, soulful dining experience with its beautiful dining room and its hand-crafted, local cuisine.	(303) 444-5500 www.blackcatboulder.com
Indian	Bombay Bistro Innovative and traditional Indian cuisine brought to you by chef Andrea McGrath, a Johnson and Wales graduate. With a lunch menu ranging from $5.95 to $11 including vegetable samosas, to a dinner menu ranging from $8 to $27 including tandoori filet mignon and a full service bar. The beautiful exotic décor is highlighted by a custom fountain fed with water from the source of the Ganges River.	(303) 444-4721 www.thebombaybistro.com
Fine Dining	Boulder ChopHouse and Tavern The ChopHouse takes you back in time to the casual elegance of the 1940s. The menu features a selection of delectable entrees ranging from melt-in-your-mouth filet mignon and Porterhouse steaks to tender chicken piccata. The extensive wine list includes over 135 bottles and dozens of wines by the glass.	(303) 443-1188 www.chophouse.com
Coffee, Tea, Juice, Cafes, Contemporary	Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse Handcrafted in Tajikistan and reassembled in Boulder, the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse is the only authentic Persian teahouse in the Western Hemisphere. Vibrant painted ceilings, carved cedar columns, ornate plaster walls and a sculpture fountain provide an airy ambience during the day and casual elegance at night. Enjoy a selection of over 100 premium loose-leaf teas, gourmet coffees, chai, beer, wine and liquor. Reservations are required for traditional afternoon tea.	(303) 442-4993 www.boulderteahouse.com
Contemporary, Fine Dining, French	Brasserie Ten Ten Experience French-inspired cuisine from all the regions of France at Brasserie Ten Ten. The restaurant features a wine list focusing on French varietals and offers French-press coffee.	(303) 998-1010 www.brasserietenten.com
Casual, Irish Pub	Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub and Restaurant Boulder's only authentic Irish pub. Brunch, lunch and dinner menus available daily. Entertainment every night starting at 9 or 10pm. Traditional Irish session every Sunday at 7:30pm.	(303) 449-1922 www.conoroneills.com/boulder
Coffee, Tea, Juice, Cafes, Lunch, Sandwiches, & Quick Service	Foolish Craig's Cafe Known for its crepes, this fun, owner-operated cafe also offers omelets, sandwiches on freshly baked breads, salads and homemade soups at reasonable prices. The nightly dinner menu features a variety of fresh seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, crepes and sandwiches.	(303) 247-9383 foolishcraigs.com
Fine Dining	Frasca Food and Wine Frasca is a neighborhood restaurant inspired by the cuisine and culture of Fruili, Italy.	(303) 442-6966 www.frascafoodandwine.com
Mexican	Illegal Pete's Fast, casual mission style Mexican restaurant with a full bar.	(303) 440-3955 www.illegalpetes.com
Contemporary, Seafood	Jax Fish House Jax Fish House has been serving up the finest and freshest seafood for over 10 years! This Pearl St hotspot will guarantee outstanding service, amazing cuisine, and a vibe that sets them apart from the rest.	(303) 444-1811 jaxfishhouseboulder.com
Contemporary, Fine Dining	The Kitchen This simply decorated and lively neighborhood cafe boasts upscale peasant fare with French and Italian influences graced with a professional and friendly staff. Chef-owners Kimbal Musk and Hugo Matheson have a strong commitment to sustainable, amazingly fresh, mostly organic local ingredients with great execution of familiar dishes with innovative twists.	(303) 544-5973 www.thekitchencafe.com
Fine Dining, French	Mateo Restaurant A beautiful neighborhood restaurant serving Provencal inspired cuisin, supporting local farmers, ranchers, and foragers. Dedicated to using organic, chemical free and genetically unaltered products whenever possible. In addition to a full bar, they have a wonderful variety of hand-selected wines from around the world.	(303) 443-7766 www.mateorestaurant.com
Contemporary, Mediterranean	The Mediterranean Travel around the Mediterranean with dishes from Italy, Spain, France and Greece. Choose from a selection of 140 wines, many available by the glass. The full bar features on-tap microbrews such as Twisted Pine and Blue Moon.	(303) 444-5335 www.themedboulder.com
Bar & Grill, Casual	Mountain Sun Pub and Brewery Beer, Food, Music, Love. What else do you need?	(303) 546-0886 www.mountainsunpub.com
Lunch, Sandwiches, & Quick Service	Mustard's Last Stand Authentic, Chicago-style hot dogs. Best in town!	(303) 444-5841
Bar & Grill, Casual, Pizza	Old Chicago Open for lunch and dinner and late night. Deep-dish Chicago-style pizzas, calzones, spaghetti platters, Old World entrees, and premier microbrews top the menu at this sports bar-style pizza parlor. This Pearl Street Mall eatery offers patio dining and a community-like atmosphere.	(303) 443-5031 www.oldchicago.com
Italian, Pizza	Pasta Jay's Original old style Italian food and drinks. "A restaurant you can call home."	(303) 444-5800 www.pastajays.com/2009
Casual	Riff's Urban Fare A Boulder foodbar featuring conservatively priced, liberal appetizer portions of chef John Platt's artfully prepared diverse cuisine and carefully chosen beverages. With genuine hospitality and a comfortable social setting, it is Boulder's thoughtful urban dining experience.	(303) 440-6699 http://riffsboulder.com
Mexican	Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Located just off Pearl Street Mall, the Rio has been known for 14 years as the place Boulderites go for delicious food and drinks in a fun atmosphere. Enjoy freshly prepared, authentic Tex-Mex food and a welcoming fiesta every night. Featuring award-winning margaritas, al fresco dining and daily lunch specials. All items on the extensive menu are prepared fresh daily, including handmade flour tortillas and guacamole, delicious soups and salads, vegetarian selections and cinnamon-sweet, crispy sopapillas. Takeout, to-go custom catering and call-ahead seating available.	(303) 444-3690 www.riograndemexican.com
Contemporary	Salt the Bistro SALT - the Bistro, within historic and renovated Tom's Tavern @ 11th & Pearl- offers savory slow food - from fresh local and nutritious produce and meats - tastily prepared and attentively served - to make your next meal better! See if you agree your enjoyment increases when loving preparation marries the best from neighboring farms & ranches. Come in and taste Chef Bradford's passion - and verify a meal without SALT - just isn't as good.	(303) 444-SALT saltthebistro.com
Japanese & Sushi	Sushi Tora Sushi Tora uses only the highest quality, freshest ingredients available, including organic vegetables & herbs from small local farms. Sushi Tora also features a full Japanese cuisine hot food menu and is one of only a few sushi restaurants in Colorado serving fresh fish flown in directly from the Tsukiji market in Japan.	(303) 444-2280 www.sushitora.net
Bar, Latin American, Mexican	Tahona Tequila Bistro Inspired by the sights and flavors of Mexico's Yucatan penninsula, Tahona Tequila Bistro offers an exciting mix of Mexican inspired cuisine, fresh squeezed lime margaritas, and a renowned tequila & specialty drink list, all served in a comfortable, colorful, energetic setting.	(303) 938-9600 www.tahonaboulder.com
Desserts & Sweets, Lunch, Sandwiches, & Quick Service	Tee & Cakes Tee & Cakes is a bakery, coffee and apparel shop located on 1932 14th Street, just off the Pearl Street Mall. Haute Cakes bakery is housed in the store, offering a fresh, daily-baked assortment of morning pastries, cupcakes, cookies and cakes on a daily basis. Side B Apparel is a local company featuring a full line of hoodies, tees, scarves and tanks. Tee & Cakes also has a full espresso bar using Boulder Organic Coffee (fair & trade organic) and locally-brewed Bhakti chai and Pekoe tea.	(720) 406-7548 www.teeandcakes.com/blogosphere
Bar & Grill	Walnut Brewery 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. Entrees 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 Old Elk Brown Ale, winner of a silver medal at the 2002 Great American Beer Festival.	(303) 447-1345 www.walnutbrewery.com
BBQ, Casual, Contemporary	West End Tavern Located three blocks west of the Pearl Street Mall, a classic American tavern is reborn! After eighteen years as a Boulder tradition, the West End greeted Boulder with a new menu, a new rooftop patio and bar, and still the best of views. The rooftop and downstairs antique bar feature more than fifty bourbons and a selection of classic American beers.	(303) 444-3535 www.thewestendtavern.com

Dining Downtown Etc.

Local Table Tours
Join us on a culinary walk to taste fresh, local, Front Range cuisine at its finest. Set aside a couple of hours to enjoy a tour through the heart of the historic Pearl Street Mall and find out why Boulder is a top-rated destination city for food lovers and chefs alike. Our food-loving tour guides will bring you to some of Boulder's foodie hot-spots for a sampling of local cuisine and help you decide where you might want to dine while in town.
Reservations Required
(303) 656-9062
info@localtabletours.com
www.localtabletours.com

Peppercorn
Stop in and marvel at this store's expansive collection of kitchen, houseware, specialty items, gourmet food, and cookbooks.
1235 Pearl Street
(303) 449-5847
www.peppercorn.com

Savory Spice Shop
Savory Spice Shop offers a large variety of seasonings and spices. Our spices are ground fresh on the premises in small, weekly batches. Our more than 140 seasonings are original recipes and are hand-blended on-site. Both are offered in as little as a half ounce and in either bags or bottles. Savory Spice Shop also offers extracts, sauces and more.
2041 Broadway
(303) 444-0668
www.savoryspiceshop.com