Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Boulder Area

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Boulder Area? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Black Cat

5.0

5 (2765)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Boulder

About the restaurant

Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead is a unique dining experience! Enjoy one of our 7 intimate, private garden cabanas with wood stoves, gorgeous views, and a beautiful 4-Course chef tasting menu (dietary restrictions accommodated) created by James Beard nominated chef Eric Skokan at our historic farmstead. Our 500-acre full-scale diversified organic farm supplies the majority of ingredients for your meal; from vegetables & herbs to pork & lamb to grains.

Open Wed-Saturdays. Reservations are required. $155/per person++

For parties over 8 people and private events, email us at events@blackcatboulder.com.

Reservations are released 3 months in advance. We often have tables that are not available online, like a chef's table in the kitchen. Call us at 303-444-5500 if interested. We would love to hear from you about how we can make your evening with us extra special. We look forward to having you join us at the farm.

Jill, Eric and the Black Cat team

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Jeff

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

One of the most magical dining experiences of our life. Private, super cozy dining cabana right on the farm where a majority of the food is grown. Gourmet five-course surprise menu with every dish created as a masterpiece. Servers were super attentive to all of our needs, very friendly, and down-to-earth. This is one of the most unique and special dining experiences that Colorado has to offer.

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Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead

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Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead

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Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead (JA)

Cozobi Fonda Fina

4.9

4.9 (170)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Boulder

About the restaurant

On a mission to share the beauty of Mexican culture through food, Chef Johnny Curiel opens Cozobi Fonda Fina as an encore to his beloved LoHi restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina. Named after Cozobi, the Zapotec god of corn, Cozobi Fonda Fina is rooted in Mexico’s centuries-old corn nixtamalization traditions and wood-fire cooking techniques that define its rich food history.

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Paula

Dined 5 days ago

Delish! Great service, beautiful atmosphere, happy music!

Corrida - Alpenglobe

5.0

5 (57)

$50 and over

Spanish

Boulder

About the restaurant

Join us for an under the stars experience in our exclusive, heated rooftop Alpenglobes for a unique & intimate dining experience. Enjoy date night, a family dinner or a business outing. Our globes can host up to 6 guests. There are no pre-set menus & guests will be able to order from our a la carte menu options. Globes will be reserved up to 15 minutes past your reservation time, after which the reservation will be released & charged the cancellation fee. We do reserve the right to charge $50 per person if cancellations are made within less than 24 hours.

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Andrew

Dined on Apr 7, 2025

A great place for a special occasion, the menu is very unique and the service was really great. The food was outstanding as well. It is spendy though... I do like the regenerative agriculture food sourcing.

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Dinner in the Alpenglobes

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Tapas Hour in the Alpenglobes

Center Stage

4.9

4.9 (413)

$30 and under

American

Longmont

About the restaurant

Named Center Stage for it's strategic location overlooking blue waters and perfectly framing Longs Peak and Mount Meeker, Hole 16 sits just outside of our relaxed dining and bar area - also named Center Stage. Showcasing exhibition kitchens to encourage culinary interaction, Center Stage offers a more causal yet refined experience serving comfort food, homemade brick-oven pizzas and Colorado craft beers to enjoy around the 40-person bar.

**Please note that all requests are not guaranteed. We will accommodate as best we can based on availability, but we cannot make any promises.**

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T&J

Dined 1 day ago

I celebrated my birthday with great food and service!

Via Toscana

4.8

4.8 (1408)

$30 and under

Italian

Boulder

About the restaurant

Relax in a warm, elegant setting and enjoy Italy’s rich culinary traditions. Over 600 wine selections, nightly chef's dinner and specials, and stained glass ceilings throughout.
Offering Specialty Valentines, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve dinners, please visit viatoscana.com to view menu selections.

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NancyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food, excellent service, good company in a lovely, quiet room. My favorite restaurant by far!

Community Supper Club

4.8

4.8 (288)

$30 and under

American

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Community has always been an ever-evolving and ever-changing concept, but recently we decided to just dig in a bit and settle down. That’s the atmosphere and space we aspire to provide. A place for gatherings, a quick drink or snack, a rendezvous with an old friend; we are the neighborhood spot that hopes to feel like a second home to all of our friends.

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Sarah

Dined on Apr 10, 2025

A consistently great place to gather for lunch - varied menu, nice ambiance, great service!

Japango Boulder

4.8

4.8 (1532)

$30 and under

Sushi

Boulder

About the restaurant

Japango, set in a historic building just west of Broadway on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO, offers a dynamic combination of traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Guests will enjoy a relaxed experience in an award winning space designed by nationally acclaimed architect, Scott Rodwin. In many ways this wildly popular restaurant feels like a direct extension of Boulder itself—sophisticated, casual and healthy. // It’s is the perfect place for a first date, a family gathering, or a night out with friends. In addition to an elegant—yet intimate and unpretentious—dining room, Japango features a large sushi bar, a Pearl Street patio, a back patio with fireplace, an enclosed patio that seats up to 10, and a lively bar and lounge area. // The full bar offers unique house cocktails, an extensive sake menu and the largest Japanese whisky selection in Colorado.

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Alan

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

The best lunch in years! Must dining in Boulder! Not to be missed!

Sugarbeet

4.8

4.8 (2406)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Longmont

About the restaurant

Our locally owned restaurant offers a refreshing collection of Seasonal American Cuisine in an intimate and contemporary setting. Our seasonally changing menu emphasizes our creativity and passion for using the freshest ingredients possible and supporting local growers and ranchers. Join us for a memorable evening of delicious food with friends. In addition to our warm and inviting dining rooms, we have outdoor seating on our patios when weather permits. We can accommodate your next group function and can help you with a personalized menu for your event. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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MayrVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always a great experience all the way around from start to finish. Cocktails, food and service.

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4.8

4.8 (3293)

$31 to $50

American

Boulder

About the restaurant

The Boulder Cork Restaurant has provided quality food and excellent service since 1969. The restaurant is now one of Colorado’s most renowned dining experiences. The casual, yet attentive atmosphere is the perfect place to spend a special evening, be it to relax with friends or entertain business associates. Our banquet facilities can accommodate large groups with the quiet proficiency and superior quality that has become the hallmark of The Boulder Cork. The food is an impressive display of creativity and variety, masterminded by the chef, Jim Smailer. Chef Smailer has created an enticing offering of steaks, prime rib, chicken, pasta, and fresh fish selections; all on the cutting edge of culinary delight. The food is as fresh as the market allows. The true epicurean will agree that our efforts are apparent to both the eyes and the palate, from the appetizer through the handmade desserts.

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Terrence

Dined 2 days ago

Steaks were exceptional! Service was first class and overall great dining experience!

Flagstaff House

4.8

4.8 (5790)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Boulder

About the restaurant

Partners Executive Chef and Food Network Chopped Champion Chris Royster and General Manager Adam Monette welcome you to the Flagstaff House Restaurant for unparalleled Colorado dining experience. Located at an elevation of 6,000 feet, the Flagstaff House offers breathtaking views, new American cuisine, a world-renowned wine list and impeccable service. Local and seasonal cuisine take the spotlight in curating our menu. Offered are a four-course or Chef's multi-course tasting menu. The Monette family has owned the Flagstaff House since 1971 and holds many prestigious awards including Colorado's longest holding Wine Spectator Grand Award, Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rating and AAA Four Diamond status. Features include Men's Journal, Bon Appetite, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today, 5280, Best of Boulder, Eater and many others. We look forward to welcoming you for a special dining experience. Instagram @flagstaffhouse_restaurant

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Heidi

Dined 2 days ago

Flagstaff House hosted a wonderful evening in support of Imagine!. The food was fabulous, the wine was delightful, and the views were stunning.

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Reservations for May 7-9 at the Flagstaff House

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Reservations for May 6-11 at the Flagstaff House

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