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1. Mister Oso Boulder

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Boulder

Our team continues to explore the playful and flavorful menu at Mister Oso with rotating taco dishes, Peruvian cebiche, and crudo, as well as crave-worthy vegetarian offerings. The vibrant energetic atmosphere lends itself perfectly to a night out with friends or casual date night. The transportive vibes are enhanced with the tropical plants and decor as the seasonal menu and agave-spirits cocktail bar afford a micro vacation from the bustle of Boulder. Our inventive Non-Alcoholic Agua Fresca cocktail program ensures that everyone gets to enjoy a delicious, hand-crafted beverage.

2. Stella's Cucina

4.7

Exceptional(722)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Boulder

Booked 22 times today

The restaurant was founded in 2023 by owner Stella Spanu, a Boulder local. Honoring her Italian heritage and embracing her passion for food and hospitality, Spanu’s philosophy is to have a dining experience that stimulates all senses by incorporating visual art, design, music, premier service, comfortable seating and fresh, authentic Italian cuisine. The space, an Art Deco inspiration, was conceptualized and built by architect Miguel Quismondo.Stella's is showcasing a world-class menu, highlighting traditions from all over Italy, with house-made pastas with imported ingredients directly from Italy, and locally sourced ingredients from Colorado farms. The menu is accompanied by an extensive selection of Italian wines and specialty cocktails.Friday and Saturday, after dinner service, the space will transform into a lounge with a dance floor with a state-of-the-art sound system, while guests are encouraged to enjoy beverages, the dance floor, and a wide variety of music.

3. Cozobi Fonda Fina

4.9

Exceptional(150)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Boulder

Booked 46 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.

4. Japango Boulder

4.8

Exceptional(1525)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Boulder

Booked 38 times today

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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5. The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

4.6

Exceptional(936)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Boulder

Booked 40 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.

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

4.7

Exceptional(1285)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Boulder

Booked 63 times today

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.

7. Bramble & Hare

4.6

Exceptional(1285)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Boulder

Booked 23 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

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8. River and Woods Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(920)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Boulder

Booked 43 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.

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9. Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder

4.8

Exceptional(2743)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Boulder

Booked 33 times today

We don't take ourselves too seriously at Jax Fish House. Two things we do take seriously? The freshness and sustainability of our seafood. You know fresh fish when you see, smell, and taste it-and thanks to modern delivery technology, we bring in that freshy-fresh seven days a week. Sustainability is a little more complicated. Not all commercial fisheries are created equal. That's why we work closely with our suppliers and science-based organizations to ensure that every single thing we serve is responsibly sourced. We consider the stocks of the species we source to prevent overfishing and we work with suppliers who harvest in ways that have minimal impacts on marine environments.

10. Sforno Trattoria

4.5

Awesome(1163)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Boulder

Booked 20 times today

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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RaymondVIP
Denver / Colorado •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Cozobi continues to delight. Outstanding in every way, from cocktails to the very best ribeye in recent memory.
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Cozobi Fonda FinaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Boulder
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4.9
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BobVIP
Denver / Colorado •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
All really good Try Seafood chowder. Terrific oysters. Perfectly shucked. Nellie made sure we were happy.
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Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - BoulderPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Boulder
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great venue and atmosphere. Wait staff was very good. Food was delicious. Only critic is that the food came out too quickly (yes I know, not usually something to nitpick about). We wanted to enjoy a nice leisurely dinner, savoring each dish but felt rushed when each dish came out before we were finished with the one on our table. I would definitely go back.
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The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderPrice: Expensive• American• Boulder
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 16, 2025
Delicious rolls, great service!
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Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Pearl St. BoulderPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Boulder
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4.7

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