47 Best American Restaurants in Boulder

“We only had time for drinks and a snack. The staff were more than helpful and accommodating. We will definitely be back! The flavors of natural herbs coming through the desserts were superb!e“

“Fantastic everything food vibes atmosphere staff everything 10/10“

“Absolutely incredible flavors and excellent variety! I wanted more but was so full! I’m ready to come back and try other things… for dinner 🤣🤣! Had the chicken enchilada and forbidden rice with tofu! For desert… the gluten free lemon cake was Devine! HIGHLY recommend!!! ♥️“

“Visited Boulder Cork for our anniversary and had the most wonderful experience! All of the staff were so friendly and kind, our food was delicious, and drinks were tasty. Their dinner happy hour menu has great prices and really good options. The prime rib was delectable and the fish & chips were fried to perfection. Mud pie for dessert was incredible as well! Thank you for making our night special! Can’t wait to go back. ❤️“

“Fantastic five course German Style Beer dinner tonight in Boulder. So yummy and great pairing of beer to the food.“

“This place is GOATED. Unbelievable food, service, and environment. Absolute gem on Pearl St and my family's favorite spot!“

“One of my favorite long-standing Boulder traditions...the weekend ALWAYS begins with a Father/Daughter breakfast at the Village. The staff is INCREDIBLE...true legacy Boulder.“

“Great food and drink and atmosphere !!“

“My wife and I stopped by there for dinner tonight, they were fully booked on reservations but they still managed to squeeze us in which was awesome. We had more than enough time to make it to the Mom Jeans concert tonight (iykyk!) the food was absolutely incredible and all of the staff were so polite. I’d be more than happy to come back to Colorado just to visit this place again“

“I love GHI. I have played here many times. The pay is fair and there’s always people wanting to listen to the live music. I love the owners. The food is also really good. 10/10 would recommend.“

“At first I was like I don't know if I should eat here because of all the homeless people outside but then I realized it's because they give them a safe place to hang out and I can appreciate that. I really like the atmosphere I really like the service and I love my sandwich“

“Conversation friendly; unique farm to table entrees; creative combinations always delicious.“

“Highly recommend !!!! Great place for food, drink and music!!“

“Great food and very friendly service. On Pearl Street so a kaleidoscope of people walking by.“

“Great service and good food!“

“Chicken and Beer were on point“

“Called here and was told it could be about an hour of a wait . After going on a walk we later returned and as it was really cold staff let us stand under the heaters which was very good of them . Shortly after we were seated and what followed had to one of the best Dinners we ever had . Real Italian Food served in generous portions by top class staff . A great night out in a great Restaurant“

“The Pork Belly Benny's were absolutely fire! I grew up in the south and not sure I've had a better side of grits! 11/10 will eat there again!“

“Best chicken and waffles in Colorado. Try it and tell me I'm wrong.“

“I have been a patron of Dot's for almost 40 years!! 'nuff said 😁❤️“

“Probably the cheapest full meal you can buy in boulder! You don't have to be a student to get a bowl full of protein rich food and veggies of your choice for $5 here. It is however only open when school's in session. There's a small parking fee or you can park a 10-minute walk away. Limited hours, best for breakfast.“

“Awesome food, great service, relaxed atmosphere“

“Great people, great atmosphere!“

“Excellent service and friendly staff.“

“The service was great and they had a great variety of beer styles. All the beers that we tried were really good. We ordered two flights and two full pours. They have a large outdoor space and are dog- and kid-friendly. The food looked and smelled good but we did not eat.“

“Отличное уютное место со свежими устрицами с обоих побережий“

“This was such a great find! I wanted something low key to take my son in a stroller and this place hit the jackpot. There is a ton of room and the bartender is one of the friendliest guys I’ve ever been served by!I got a glass of wine and a charcuterie board while waiting for my husband and the charcuterie came of fast and was delicious.“

“Last Sunday a few friends and I went to Boulder for the first time. We were told this bar was great and decided to come in. It was truly one of the best experiences we have had. Andy made the experience such a blast, he is exceptional with his craft. Thanks Andy for the good time and laughs! (I think we are good on Tequila for a while) Thanks again. Alex Zach Hodan Jessica“

“Amazing Coffee. Amazing Food

During our 3 day stay in Boulder we tried out 5 highly rated coffee shops. Boulder has many exceptional coffees shops but this one edged out all the rest, in our opinion. Both the coffee and the food was exceptional and the staff was friendly and helpful“

“An absolutely wonderful restaurant! Great food! And Great staff! ??❤️“

“Outstanding Halibut cheeks!“

“one of the best in Boulder for unique, delicious, HEALTHY food for any and every diet.“

“extremely good food, not just resting on their fancy ingredients, every dish does something interesting to make itself stand out
update mid march 2025: unsure if variation or a sign of decline, the lamb chops were mediocre and undercooked for what was asked for (substantial red left when asked for medium). very disappointing, but they were happy to correct the doneness. Hopefully just a fluke.“

“Food, service and the view/atmosphere is great!“

“Sure needs a remodel clean up“

“Great food and wonderful service.“

“Great selection. Good any season“

“The drinks were tasty and the vibe was very cool! Plenty of lively places to hang out as well as some quiet, out-of-the-way places to sit and talk, so truly the best of both worlds. Went to a Comic Cents show here last week and it was one of my favorite comedy events I’ve been to. Coming out of the show and immediately hearing live music from the next room was also pretty sick.“

“Checking in with a collection of my experiences -- all of which have been resoundingly positive. I especially enjoy some of the appetizers and the happy hour menu, with the Brussel Sprouts & Hummus (pictured) and Calamari coming to mind. For my taste it's the perfect balance between comfort food and upscale, you can tell the menu has been well thought out and that the food items are designed to be a little more interesting and tasty than cut-and-paste bar food, while at the same time the vibe isn't overly pretentious. I think there's something to be said for knowing your lane and not pretending to be something you're not -- and Ironwood Grill does that perfectly. I always feel welcomed, I always feel relaxed, and I never leave hungry. I spent my 50th birthday and myself and all my guests (of which there were many) were well attended to and taken care of. I will continue to be back again and again and feel great about supporting this locally run enterprise.“

“I don’t have a negative thing to say about this restaurant/bar. It has been hands down the best food on our vacation and the servers have been amazing! The chef, Justin, even came out to talk to us and told us about some hidden gems to drive to see! Fantastic experience! When I come back to Boulder this will be my first stop.“

“Love spruce for any occasion. Have always enjoyed every experience there.“

“Great food classic French style food“

“A chic food hall on Walnut Street, this sleek Boulder venue features diverse global culinary concepts, craft bars, and a scenic rooftop patio. Artisanal empanadas, fresh ramen, gourmet burgers, ceviche, wood-fired flatbreads, espresso, and craft cocktails headline the menu. A bustling, stylish vibe awaits guests.“

“I cannot stress enough how incredible Moe's Orginal BBQ-Boulder truly is! For the last few months, I have been assisting my niece with her recent wedding as she lives in GA and the wedding was here in Boulder. From day one, everything that could go wrong - did go wrong. I worked with Alex, the manager, the whole time and I'm telling you - this guy is amazing!! Not only did he adapt to the changes, he adapted in a manner that was helpful and much needed. Alex and his team went out of their way to make my niece's wedding dinner incredible and it was greatly appreciated. The entire staff at Moe's Original BBQ-Boulder are friendly, professional, accomodating and just amazing to work with and be around. If you ever need a BBQ Caterer - call them - you'll get everything you need/want at awesome prices and great food but more importantly you're going to receive the highest of quality in customer service. And that's something you can't beat. So thank you Alex, and team, at Moe's Original BBQ-Boulder for making my niece's wedding dinner amazing. You are appreciated!!“

“I’m visiting Boulder from out of state and needed some late night food. Ended up having exactly the experience I didn’t know I needed. This place is a gem. I wish I remember my bartenders name but I wish her all the goodness in the world. If I’m ever back in town, it’ll be because of this spot.“

“Denton location is amazing!! Food, service and atmosphere are phenomenal!! A new family favorite!! When they say the food is fresh, they mean it!! Best place we've eaten in a long time!“

“Went in for lunch a couple days ago with a friend for a couple of burgers. There was one server, one cook, maybe a dishwasher. It was not busy but wanted to give a thumbs up to our waitress cheyenne. She was so polite thoughtfull kind. I felt bad that she was on her own as hostess server busses and we left her a 50% tip now I wish I would have left 100%. Next time I'm in there im sure I will. If the manager reads this, give her a raise, she deserves it!!“