Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Boulder Area

OpenTable

Updated June 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 (2773)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Boulder

About the restaurant

Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead is a unique dining experience! Enjoy a barn patio table or 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. $165/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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Tom

Dined 2 days ago

Incredible farm to table experience with homegrown fruits and vegetables presented in a wonderfully creative fashion. Fabulous service with attention to detail. Chef Eric is a wealth of knowledge and very willing to share it. The setting is magnificent and we enjoyed a beautiful sunset. You will genuinely feel that you are eating where your food is grown…how often does that happen? Highly recommend Black Cat for any occasion, but especially for special celebrations.

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Sugarbeet

4.9

4.9 (2414)

$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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Richard

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service, great ambiance and really good food. I highly recommend it.

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4.9

4.9 (219)

$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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Daniel

Dined 3 days ago

None of the food disappointed. The orange chili hamachi might have been the best dish we ate all night. Everything was a treat!

Community Supper Club

4.9

4.9 (306)

$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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Mary

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

I can’t say enough about how wonderful this restaurant is. I was extremely surprised. I had been to Tavernetta last week and I can honestly say this dinner was better. The service is fantastic. The presentation is beautiful, the atmosphere is great. And the food, every single course from appetizers to entrée to dessert were perfection.

Corrida

4.7

4.7 (1013)

$50 and over

Northwest Spain

Boulder

About the restaurant

Corrida offers dining inspired by Spain with stunning mountain views from our rooftop location. We offer Tapas Hour daily from 4-5PM, and dinner service indoors from 5-9PM Sunday through Thursday. Dinner service on Fridays & Saturdays is from 5-10PM. We serve Brunch on Saturday & Sundays from 10:30-2:00.

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Cary

Dined 3 days ago

Great good, drinks and service. We had a wonderful table with an amazing view. I highly recommend Corrida!

Center Stage

4.8

4.8 (427)

$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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JohnVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Outstanding menu and food is top-drawer, very well prepared and delicious. Service is highly professional and responsive. This is by far the best dining experience in our vicinity, and one of the very best in NOCO.

Flagstaff House

4.8

4.8 (5865)

$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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MandyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Thank you! We had a fabulous meal. The staff was excellent.

Via Toscana

4.8

4.8 (1421)

$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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stuart

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful per usual. Great staff as well. And 50 characters

Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Pearl St. Boulder

4.8

4.8 (1318)

$30 and under

Sushi

Boulder

About the restaurant

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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DavidVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic sushi and a very creative menu attentive service

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4.8

4.8 (108)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Boulder

About the restaurant

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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MarkVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great spot. Apps and pizzas were great! Cocktails too!

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