50 Best American Restaurants in Boulder

“Blackbelly has I thought always had great tasting options. Breakfast burrito is reasonably priced for how big it is.
The lunch side I’ve noticed slacking if I’m going to pay for 15 dollars for a Turkey Club sandwich it better come with more than just two pieces of folded deli turkey. I’ve always enjoyed them in the past but this was truly disappointing in terms of not living up to expectations.“

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

“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“

“Just finished at The Sink! We had a great experience and amazing food. Jack and his supervisor were GREAT! Highly Recommend“

“Amazing ribs, brisket, and innovative locavore veggie dishes-- a must for a Pearl Street lunch or dinner. Relaxed and fun environment, careful service and exceptionally delicious American cuisine!“

“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. ❤️“

“We came in today with my wife dressed in an Elf costume. She tends to make a spectacle of herself. Elka, the manager came over and introduced herself and she said she enjoyed the costume so much she bought our meal. Rich delivered excellent service. Great food, great people“

“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!!! ♥️“

“Excellent service and friendly staff.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Best quick meal in Boulder! Hope to visit again soon it’s been far too long“

“We had a delightful dinner at Salt! The food was so delicious. I had the lamb chops from Buckner Family Ranch - a CO ranch. Wow! Was I so happy with my choice (I typically order fish when I eat out)! My husband had a wonderful burger and we shared a Caesar Salad that was the classic with an excellent dressing and house-made croutons. The Tiramisu for dessert was the crowning jewel. Manuel, our server, was delightful and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend trying this restaurant! Enjoy!“

“Love love love the huge pretzels- especially for Oktoberfest! On the other hand the sauerkraut was the worst I ever had - didn't know anyone could mess up sauerkraut but TIP: destroy that recipe!! Live music was a treat - service was super friendly even though the kitchen was swamped. Fun evening - thank for having these great events. We'll be back!“

“Great people, great atmosphere!“

“A friend and I enjoyed "A Board and a Bottle" plus an order of Fried Polenta. We arrived just before happy hour was ending, so it was a bargain. We ended with a shared Chocolate Mousse.
Our waiter was Domenic, who was a good part of why we enjoyed ourselves so much. We were seated in the Forest Room, which was heated and brightly decorated with soft lighting. They provided sheepskins for the metal folding chairs. Very comfy. Just a word to confirm any Open Table reservation. Mine didn't make it to the restaurant directly.“

“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.“

“delicious sandwiches! Loved the fried Oreos. 😋“

“Delicious food! Friendly crew. Try the corn ribs. The Peach Bourbon Smash cocktail was mighty fine!“

“The service the night we were there was not 100%. My friend asked for a cup of ranch and it server took 10 minutes to bring it, meanwhile he got someone else to get him one.

He had the bacon burger and I had the mushroom burger, both were delicious. I would recommend Roadhouse for sure.

We each had two drinks as well.

Parking: The parking was$1.75 for an hour and Half of so, not terrible but not sure I line the idea of paying to park to go out to eat as well.“

“Great food, friendly people. Love that place! 👍“

“Great service and good food!“

“We had a really nice evening here yesterday. Enjoyed moules and frites and loved the accoutrements with my dry martinis and the oyster shots.
Alex our server was cool, chilled and curious and we enjoyed chatting to him. We accidentally got someone else’s sea chowder which they wnded up giving to us, and ended up being our most favorite dish - in fact one of the best chowders I’ve had in years.
Also loved the oil/herbs they served with the bread. We look forward to going again.
Receipt below - does not include tip.“

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

“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!“

“The first morning in Boulder we wanted to go here. The reviews was amazing good. Didn’t disappoint. The Latte I got was amazing. The cappuccino my wife got was amazing also. The home town look of inside was country looking. Loved it. I’m from Alabama. I would recommend this to anyone that loves coffee. I didn’t try any food but the treats looks delicious.“

“Avery was an awesome brewery stop on our way up to Fort Collins. There was plenty of parking and the space itself is quite large with indoor and outdoor seating. There's a full food menu and tons of beer options on tap. All of the beers we tried were fresh and tasty, and the chips we got were nice. I'd appreciate the instructions to be a little clearer when walking in (see the host stand vs head straight to a table etc) but otherwise no complaints. Nice spot!“

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

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

“Zeal is a place you want to eat if you love your body. This place seriously cares about what you eat. If I ate here everyday I'd probably live to be 120. The level of quality at Zeal is off the chain. The food consists of fresh ingredients, healthy, organic no bad things for your body. I had the goddess salad. And after I ate it I felt like a goddess. If you want to live a little longer Zeal is the place for you. The food is premium fuel for your body. The chefs have created a menu of food combinations that are 5 star. Way to shine Zeal!“

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

“Sure needs a remodel clean up“

“Best burger I've ever had and the red chili poppers are amazing.“

“Cocktails are made with care and great ingredients, the vibe of the place is really nice, and the staff is amazing. James, Alex and the bartender whom I forgot the name were super nice, fun and efficient. I chose The Bitter bar to celebrate my wife's birthday. We had 25+ people and everyone had an amazing time. Thank you The Bitter Bar's crew, you da best!“

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

“Awesome food, great service, relaxed atmosphere“

“Stumbled on this place while traveling through Denver - it has a nice feel to it and the service was good. Had the firecracker shrimp to start and the beef short rib stacked enchiladas - both were awesome! One of the best meals I've had - don't let the location dissuade you. Make sure to stop by while in Denver. Highly recommended!“

“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.“

“SUCH an incredible date night!! The dinner was seamless in timing (we love longer dining experiences), and absolutely fresh and delicious. We felt incredibly safe having our own space. Our server was stellar, and we even got to share our meal with a couple of the farm pups! I can't recommend this enough!!“

“It's the best bbq around and Alex Kuzel is so sexy..... the way he marinates his meats.....I'd like to bbq those buns!“

“Loved the Truffle Fries and Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower tonight at License No. 1. Came for the comedy show that starts soon but wow! Such a cool place to explore! Drinks are good and staff is super friendly . Definitely a great place to go out.“

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

“My wife Carmen and I had a wonderful time celebrating our 46th anniversary on October 9, 2022, capping the day with a visit to the historic Greenbriar Inn north of Boulder. The food was as amazing as we remembered, while the service (especially from our host Megan) was impeccable and the atmosphere was quite cozy. Instead of just the two of us dining together, our usual custom for at least the past 20 years, I decided to surprise Carmen by inviting our three sons and some close family friends for dinner in a familiar place that we haven’t frequented recently. After a warm greeting by friendly owner Philip Goddard, we were taken to a private dining room that once served as the Inn’s lone restaurant space. The special treatment continued throughout the memorable night. While Happy Anniversary 46 will be hard to top, another date at this remarkable restaurant next year is a distinct possibility. Since October 9 is on a Monday next year (when the Greenbriar is closed), we might have to change our plans: Is it too early to make a reservation for October 8, 2023?“

“Beautiful space with 8 different restaurants/cuisines and 2 full service bars and plenty of seating and has 2 floors + a rooftop with views of the mountains and heaters all around so you won’t get too cold, it’s the perfect place to go with a group of friends when you can’t agree on one place to eat and everyone can just order whatever they want, we loved lounging on the rooftop at sunset time!“

“Dog friendly, large outside area, perfect spot for an afternoon beer“

“Great food and wonderful service.“

“I'd give the happy hour 5/5.
The wings are a good deal and are delicious. The BBQ was pretty tasty, but the dry rub is the winner. Though it wasn't super consistent, some were impressively juicy.
They also have a solid selection of other appetizers and cheap drinks. $5 margs and beer flights can't be beat.
There was a period of time where the wings were taken off the happy hour menu, so I'm definitely hoping they stay.“

“2 Utah fans came to drink and get ibuprofen. The chick.. you were short, you have fire red hair, you were very sexy, personal and I wish I could have been able to talk to you more! Thank you.for giving me an amazing view while you walked away 😂“

“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!!“