New American Restaurants in Boulder, CO

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

“The Italian pasta menu was out of this world and hope it returns. The lasagne with wagyu beef was incredible - a perfect balance of delicious beef, fresh pasta and cheese. My personal fave was the squid ink spaghetti frutti di mare - the fresh tomato sauce combined beautifully with the seafood, and the saffron breadcrumbs made it all truly unique and unforgettable. The tiramisu was delicate, and the ricotta cheesecake with orange marmalade felt fresh and citrusy.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“Отличное уютное место со свежими устрицами с обоих побережий“

“We were seated in a booth too close to the front door and it was cold even though the restaurant was full of people. The food was good and came quickly but it was not very hot. The service was good but not very personal. I know they were very busy, so maybe that's the reason. Prices were typical for the area and portions were large.“

“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. ❤️“

“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!!“

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

“Great food classic French style food“

“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.“

“Been here several times. It’s become a go-to when in the area. Never have to wait for a table, even on a Saturday. Large beer selection and haven’t had a bad one yet. We prefer to sit on the patio, which is heated in winter, open during warm weather. I’m a sucker for a good pretzel. Service has been great. Check it out!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Where do i start??? Okay, Shelly the gm was outstanding! She made us feel so welcome and when she visited our table, she was not in any rush and was super warm and friendly. She was super generous wanting us to try their different foods.
Evan the chef brought out gluten free cookies that were so good! They weren't even on the menu!
Claire, our waittress made us feel right at home and assured us how safe the kitchen is for celiac/gluten free. She was amazing!

Dietary restrictions: Safe for celiac!“

“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.“

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

“Visited in May 2025, everything was well done chips seem to be handmade in house. TVs were not all on an active channel. Food was great, but fans circulation of air cooled it too fast. Restrooms downstairs may not be best for handicap access.“

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