Restaurants near Naropa University

24 restaurants available nearby

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1. River and Woods Restaurant

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Boulder

Booked 36 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.

2. Cozobi Fonda Fina

4.9

Exceptional(70)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Boulder

Booked 64 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.

3. Stella's Cucina

4.6

Exceptional(679)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Boulder

Booked 39 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.

4. Japango Boulder

4.8

Exceptional(1510)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Boulder

Booked 55 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(909)

Price: Expensive

• American • Boulder

Booked 31 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. Spruce Farm & Fish

4.3

Awesome(2009)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Boulder

Booked 25 times today

Spruce Farm & Fish serves creative and contemporary Brunch and Dinner menus utilizing the highest quality ingredients. Guests can indulge in Brunch any day of the week until 2pm. Partnering with sustainable oyster farms and fisheries, seafood at Spruce is flown in daily. Spruce offers rotating dinner specials, including certified Angus beef house-smoked prime rib. The bar offers espresso drinks, an extensive selection of wines, and locally sourced spirits and craft beers. Happy-hour specials are available daily and include seasonal small plates and fresh cocktails.Want to eat out without going out? Order your food to-go! Give us a call at 303-442-4880. Our top priority is the health and well-being of our staff, guests, Boulder community.

7. Basta

4.8

Exceptional(331)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Boulder

Booked 20 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.

8. Bramble & Hare

4.6

Exceptional(1255)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Boulder

Booked 18 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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9. Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder

4.8

Exceptional(2692)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Boulder

Booked 26 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.

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

4.7

Exceptional(1261)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Boulder

Booked 44 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.

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MikeVIP
Denver / Colorado •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious as always, cozy and comfortable on a cold winter eve. Music playlist was in point and SO GLAD they now have DARK chocolate for the tableside s'mores.
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River and Woods RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Boulder
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Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
One of the best restaurants in Boulder so far that we’ve tried. Service was so good. Food was top notch and we are super picky. Carpaccio was one of the best bites ever. Fantastic!
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Stella's CucinaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Boulder
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Julie
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 7, 2025
Best meal I’ve had out in a long, long time. Delicate flavors, wholesome food, and non-pretentious environment. This will be our new go to anniversary dinner place.
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Bramble & HarePrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Boulder
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Nancy
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 5, 2025
Food was absolutely delicious w/ great presentation! We had the cod and side of carrots and both were special!
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The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderPrice: Expensive• American• Boulder
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4.6
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Allison
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
New Year’s Day is always challenging to find an open restaurant for our anniversary. Staff seemed understandably weary, food and drinks took unusually long time but we couldn’t fault the food quality. At these prices we expect outstanding service and attention to detail but given the timing and challenges facing restaurant businesses we understand.
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Spruce Farm & FishPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Boulder
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4.3

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1. River and Woods Restaurant

2. Cozobi Fonda Fina

3. Stella's Cucina

4. Japango Boulder

5. The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

6. Spruce Farm & Fish

7. Basta

8. Bramble & Hare

9. Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder

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

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