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The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder, Boulder, CO

The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

4.5 (983)
$31 to $50
American
1039 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Kitchen American Bistro on Pearl Street offers an imaginative array of globally-inspired shared plates & killer drinks crafted in a stylish, casual space.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    1039 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302
  • Neighborhood
    Boulder
  • Cross street
    11th Street
  • Parking details
    There is a large public parking facility at Spruce & 11th Street, 1/2 block from the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • CU Parents Weekend 2025

    $10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
    Welcome Parents!

Menu

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What 983 people are saying

The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boulder Area

    Healthy

  • Boulder Area

    Neighborhood gem

  • Boulder Area

    American

  • Boulder Area

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kitchen American Bistro in Boulder offers a "truly amazing experience," with "outstanding food" and attentive service. Known for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the restaurant boasts "exceptional flavors" and a "great ambiance." While some find the atmosphere noisy, the diverse menu and friendly staff create an inviting dining experience.
983 Reviews

  1. Kim VIP

    Nashville38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have lived in Boulder over30 years and was one of The Kitchen’s first customers. Our dinner last night was as magical as the first dinner we ever had with you! Simply fabulous! We travel and dine around the world at top restaurants and literally last night’s dinner was one of our best ever! Great job!! Bravo!
    The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Kim, Wow! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner with us so much, especially since it's your first visit. It's wonderful to know that our early customers like you experienced such a magical evening. We're so glad that you appreciated the value we offer, and that you consider us a top-notch dining destination. We're thrilled to have contributed to your wonderful dining experience and can't wait to welcome you back for another magical evening at The Kitchen Boulder. Best Regards, Jess

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  2. Ron VIP

    Chicago / Illinois33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful night. The food was fantastic. Drinks were tasty. The service was exceptional. Leah was great.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Ron, We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful night at The Kitchen Boulder! It's fantastic to know that our food, drinks, and service all lived up to your expectations. We always aim to provide exceptional service and delicious meals, and it's great to hear that we hit the mark for you. Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you kindly, Jess

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  3. Sharon

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The place is happening. Style of restaurant is light, open and inviting. The staff was personable and well informed, the food was very good on flavors, and preparation. Some of the small plates should be served for 4 or 2 depending on your dinner party….having 3 or 4 items come out w 3 pieces to try at a four top just deflates the experience a little. Restaurant can be a little noisy because of the higher ceilings.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Sharon! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Kitchen Boulder. We take pride in our light, open and inviting atmosphere, as well as our well-informed and personable staff. We're glad you found our food flavorful and preparation satisfying. We appreciate your feedback about the small plates serving four. We're always trying to improve and your input helps us do that. We hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Jess

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  4. Kai

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Years ago, my wife stopped going to the Kitchen because she felt judged by the 18-something at the door. I thought it was just in her head before I experienced it myself. The obvious evaluation with the resulting judgment that you are not one of the in-people of Boulder who deserve to sit in the main restaurant, and you are sent up to sit in the noisy cocktail bar despite having a reservation. Like my wife, I will not return.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderResponded on June 24, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Kai. We're sorry to hear about your experience at The Kitchen Boulder. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all of our guests, and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short this time. We value your input and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better dining experience in the future. Best, Jess

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  5. Norah VIP

    Virginia5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good but did not meet expectations. I had a much better experience at The Kitchen In Denver. Fries are EXCELLENT though!!
    The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderResponded on June 24, 2025
    Hi Norah, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our fries. However, we're sorry to hear that we didn't live up to the same level of service and food quality you had at The Kitchen In Denver. We truly appreciate your honest feedback and we'll take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide you with the excellent dining experience you deserve. Best Regards, Jess

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  6. Jeff VIP

    Denver / Colorado26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated our 34 anniversary… Fantastic all around, never disappoints! Thanks Catherine & Nick… See you next time ✌️
    The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderResponded on June 24, 2025
    Hello Jeff, We are thrilled to hear that you chose The Kitchen American Boulder to celebrate your 34th anniversary! It's wonderful to know that you've enjoyed all aspects of your experience, from the food to the service. We're so glad we could make your celebration special. Looking forward to serving you again soon. Thanks for your kind words and high ratings! Thanks, Jess

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  7. Sara VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Kitchen was a truly amazing experience from start to finish. Very attentive service. The food was delicious!
    The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderResponded on June 24, 2025
    Hello Sara, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience from start to finish at The Kitchen Boulder. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our delicious food and found our service to be attentive. We strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience and your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best Regards, Jess

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  8. Liz VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service by Tanner. The KC stip heavenly, tuna, carrots and cauliflower were incredible.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderResponded on June 24, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Liz! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our KC Strip, tuna, carrots, and cauliflower. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us! It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our food and service. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests at The Kitchen Boulder. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best Regards, Jess

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  9. Tracy VIP

    Orange County296 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed the cheeseburger and chicken sandwich for lunch. The service was great.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderResponded on June 24, 2025
    Hi Tracy, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your lunch at The Kitchen Boulder! It's wonderful to know that our service met your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with great food and service, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Jess

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  10. Michael VIP

    Denver / Colorado17 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our Father's Day brunch was a very bad experience. The Kitchen used to be one of my favorites for both business and fun, but I don't know if I'll be back again. We sat for 40 minutes without being served any food. Our drink "ticket" was lost, so we got a drink very late. When we asked if there was bread or something to tide us over while we waited our 40 minutes for food, the waiter said, "That will be an extra upcharge". Needless to say, it was not a pleasant experience. After 40 minutes, we decided we couldn't wait any longer for our food - none was in sight, so we went to Centro, where they took good care of us. When I was leaving The Kitchen, I asked the waiter if he wanted to charge me for the half of a drink that I consumed, and he tried to get us to talk to a manager. At that point, I had completely run out of patience. We left. Sorry to be negative, but there is no other way to describe our experience.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderResponded on June 24, 2025
    Hello Michael, We're really sorry to hear about your Father's Day experience at The Kitchen Boulder. Thank you again for answering our phone call so that we could get the opportunity to apologize and to get feedback in order to work with our team. We hope that we can win you back for another experience, and will strive to make sure you receive our highest standards in the overall guest experience. Best, Jess

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

1039 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Boulder
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a large public parking facility at Spruce & 11th Street, 1/2 block from the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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