Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Niwot

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Gemini

4.6

Exceptional(153)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Boulder

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.

2. Black Cat

5.0

Exceptional(2758)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Boulder

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 per evening. Reservations are required & limited. $145/per person++Reservations are released weekly on Mondays for the following 3 weeks. We are generally open Wednesdays - Sundays. 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

3. Aperitivo

4.4

Awesome(92)

Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Gunbarrel

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!

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4. River and Woods Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(886)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Boulder

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.

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5. The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

4.6

Exceptional(909)

Price: Expensive

• American • Boulder

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

6. Japango Boulder

4.8

Exceptional(1510)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Boulder

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.

7. Flagstaff House

4.8

Exceptional(5754)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Boulder

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.

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8. Greenbriar Inn, The

4.7

Exceptional(3295)

Price: Expensive

• American • Boulder

Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, The Greenbriar Inn is an elegant fine dining restaurant, tavern and private event space located in the north Boulder countryside. The surrounding 20 acres features two ponds, a waterfall, a mountain creek, striking woodland and thriving produce, herb, and flower gardens. The cuisine focuses on seasonal, American classics and is complimented by a 900 label award-winning wine cellar. With several private dining rooms and three outdoor spaces, The Greenbriar Inn is the perfect choice for romantic dinners for two, family celebrations and a fun night out with friends as well as an excellent venue for weddings and private events from 10-300 guests. Voted best American restaurant, best outdoor dining, best farm to table restaurant, best neighborhood restaurant and best brunch, The Greenbriar Inn is truly a special and unique dining option in Boulder County.

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9. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Pearl St. Boulder

4.7

Exceptional(1261)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Boulder

The name Hapa is derived from the Hawaiian term that describes a harmonious blend of Asian and American cultures. Like our name, our food reflects this dynamic combination. The menu is based on traditional Japanese cooking fundamentals which are then amplified, muted, or mixed with influences from many different styles of cooking until they are something completely new: they're Hapa. We have stretched the boundaries of creativity to develop dishes that defy all the rules while holding true to our roots. We hope that you will find our menu innovative, uninhibited, and distinctly fun! Incomplete parties will not be sat until complete.

10. Sforno Trattoria

4.6

Exceptional(1142)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Boulder

We strive to give you the genuine tastes of Italy, right here on Boulder’s historic Pearl Street Mall, with our local, natural ingredients. And with our famous mozzarella made in house, Happy Hour 7 days a week, and an original wood burning pizza oven, we have no doubt that you will love coming to Sforno. Join us for a little bit of Italian bliss right here in Colorado, and let us show you what ‘love from the oven’ means to us.

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CourtneyVIP
Las Vegas •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Tavernetta was great. We were seated in the “chefs table” area so we could see the kitchen action. Our servers were not as attentive as I would have expected and drink refills were slow. I also thought the portions could have been a little heavier for the price but taste was fantastic. Would absolutely come back again.
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Tavernetta DenverPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
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4.7
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Allison
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our experience was great. They listened to my special requests from when I had made the reservation and made my husband's birthday special but without embarrassing him. We both love the atmosphere. The volume level and choice of music was perfect as was the service. I highly recommend the fried chicken bao but all of the food was excellent.
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LingerPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Highlands
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4.7
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ColoradoEatsVIP
Denver / Colorado •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Hands down the best dining experience on the front range.
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Black CatPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Boulder
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Rickie
Denver / Colorado •17 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
The food at Apertivo is outstanding. I have never had a bad dish. I love the intimacy of the restaurant. The prices are reasonable and the staff is outstanding. I eat here often and recommend it often. I like that they have something for everyone, meat eaters, vegetarians and even vegans.
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AperitivoPrice: Moderate• Global, International• Gunbarrel
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4.4
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Anthony & Kellie
Denver / Colorado •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
Wonderful food and service from Sara-Marie! Had the good fortune to meet manager Mike and talk about our mutual experiences in Barcelona. Great team, fantastic food, and nice ambience. Looking forward to our next visit.
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GeminiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Boulder
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4.6

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Gemini

2. Black Cat

3. Aperitivo

4. River and Woods Restaurant

5. The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

6. Japango Boulder

7. Flagstaff House

8. Greenbriar Inn, The

9. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Pearl St. Boulder

10. Sforno Trattoria

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