Best Cozy Restaurants in Niwot

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1. Black Cat

5.0

Exceptional(2766)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Boulder

Booked 4 times today

Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead is a unique dining experience. Enjoy private garden cabanas with wood stoves, gorgeous views and a 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 the pork & lamb to the grains. We offer 7 intimate private tables each evening. Reservations are required & limited. $155/per person++Reservations are released weekly on Mondays for the following 8 weeks. We are generally open Wednesdays - Saturdays. We do allow pre-booking for parties of 6+. Email us at farmdinners@blackcatboulder.com for booking private events, pre-booking, & general assistance. 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

2. Gemini

4.6

Exceptional(184)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Boulder

Booked 31 times today

Located on the historic Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO, Gemini is a full service restaurant focused on contemporary Spanish food and wine and its international influences. The menu is guided by the seasons and highlights sustainably farmed meats and produce from Colorado purveyors. Taking cues from the cuisines of Barcelona and San Sebastian, we offer traditional tapas items, including Patatas Bravas, Pan con Tomate, meatballs, and Boquerones. Larger dishes from land and sea include Octopus, Cauliflower a la Plancha, and Basque Braised Lamb.Our beverage program features organic, low-intervention wines from Spain and the West Coast, classic cocktails, and selections from Colorado’s craft brewing community.

3. Aperitivo

4.6

Exceptional(97)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Gunbarrel

Booked 1 time today

Gunbarrel's finest bistro, begins with Italy's Lavazza Coffee, handmade Lunch, Tapas, a wide variety of Main Entrees and weekend brunch, with an eclectic wine and craft cocktail list.... Aperitivo translates to a beginning.... lets begin our culinary relationship.... see you soon!

A photo of The Post Chicken & Beer - Longmont restaurant

4. The Post Chicken & Beer - Longmont

4.7

Exceptional(247)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Longmont

Booked 3 times today

At The Post, we brew delicious, award-winning beers and fry up the crispiest, juiciest hot chicken around. We serve it with our kitchen's take on vegetarian and seafood dishes, fresh salads, farm fresh and innovative sides - classics remade for modern times and tastes. We make the traditional, uncommonly memorable

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5. River and Woods Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(921)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Boulder

Booked 40 times today

Located in an historic miner's cabin on Pearl Street, River and Woods serves Colorado Comfort Cuisine. The culinary team prepares whimsical interpretations of traditional comfort food and a carefully curated boutique bar program rounds out the River and Woods experience. With incredible weekend brunches, fun daily happy hour specials, live music, outdoor dining and an emphasis in local farm partners, and sustainable sourcing, River and Woods has been elevating comfort food since 2016! River and Woods also hosts private parties and special events.

6. Cozobi Fonda Fina

4.9

Exceptional(154)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Boulder

Booked 43 times today

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.

7. Bramble & Hare

4.6

Exceptional(1286)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Boulder

Booked 16 times today

Bramble & Hare, the original Farmhouse Kitchen and Bistro, opened its doors in July 2012. Founded by Chef Eric Skokan and his wife, Jill, as the sister restaurant to their Black Cat Farm~Table~Bistro. Bramble & Hare has a lively, warm atmosphere in its three charming dining rooms. It is located in the heart of Boulder, CO, just off the historic Pearl Street Mall.Features a 3-course prix fixe menu with choices for each course, Hand-crafted, seasonal cocktails featuring artisanal spirits and local ingredients show the talent of our incredible bar team who make our restaurant spring to life. The variety of produce and meats grown on their 425 acre certified Organic farm allows Chef de Cusine Heraclio Garza Silva a limitless palette of flavors, colors, and textures from which to build their award-winning cuisine. Cost: $75+gratuity, tax and alcohol

8. Pizzeria Alberico

4.7

Exceptional(81)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Boulder

Booked 25 times today

Join us at our cozy spot on the East end of Pearl Street, right in the heart of downtown Boulder. Our menu features Southern Italian staples like fritti, fresh salads, savory salumi, artisanal pizzas, and delicious gelato, all made with ingredients from local farms to bring you a fresh take on the classics. Our wood-fired oven adds an authentic touch to our pizzas, creating a perfect, crispy crust every time.Enjoy our sprawling, dog-friendly patio with a spritz in hand during our daily aperitivo hour. Come for the food, stay for the ambiance, and experience a slice of Italy right here in Boulder!p.s. It's al-beh-REE-co (named after the Alberico family!)A 2.5% Health and Wellness fee will be added to all guest checks. This initiative is designed to help us continue offering premium insurance benefits to our team members.

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9. The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

4.6

Exceptional(939)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Boulder

Booked 52 times today

The Kitchen American Bistro on Pearl Street offers an imaginative array of globally-inspired shared plates & killer drinks crafted in a stylish, casual space.

10. Basta

4.7

Exceptional(365)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Boulder

Booked 23 times today

In 2010 Basta, from the Italian word meaning “enough”, opened its doors with a single wood-fired oven evoking techniques both past and present. Our kitchen sources from a variety of locales with significance placed on Colorado and West Coast farmers, ranchers, and fishers. Our beverage team curates a focused menu highlighting small production beer, natural wines, and seasonal cocktails.Basta is located in the center of the Peloton Condominium Complex.Patio seating is available first-come, first-served, weather permitting. Walk-ins always welcome!Monday - Saturday / 5pm - 9pmFor general inquiries or parties greater than 6, please email reservations@bastaboulder.com.

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JillVIP
Denver / Colorado •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
What a charming place. Everything was perfect, cozy and delicious. We will definitely be back.
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River and Woods RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Boulder
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4.5
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Nicole
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is an amazing eating experience….peaceful, delicious, and extremely filling. The individual eating spaces are warm, inviting, and intimate. The food is drenched in love, flavor, and freshness. Come with the intention to savor….an empty belly, all the time in the world, and good company. You will leave fully nourished.
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Black CatPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Boulder
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5
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LeighVIP
Denver / Colorado •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We saw this restaurant a few days ago while strolling Pearl Street, and decided to book a reservation for a weekday dinner. Glad we did! Drinks were outstanding, especially their take on a gin and tonic, and our party enjoyed almost all the tapas offerings. Meatballs and mushrooms stood out in particular (gotta try them!), and the cauliflower 'steak' was also a great dish. We definitely will return and recommend it to all the foodies visiting Boulder.
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GeminiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Boulder
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4.6
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Paul
Denver / Colorado •19 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 24, 2025
A good comfort food place, with friendly servers and a good variety of potent potables
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The Post Chicken & Beer - LongmontPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Longmont
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4.7
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ScottVIP
Denver / Colorado •25 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
This is a true neighborhood gem. Try the salmon pasta!
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AperitivoPrice: Moderate• Global, International• Gunbarrel
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4.6

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