Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Boulder Area

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

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!

Ghost Box Pizza

4.9

4.9 (159)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Ghost Box Pizza by Stem Ciders is Colorado's newest pizza restaurant located in the heart of old town Lafayette, cooking up Detroit Style & wood fired pizzas, salads, and sandwiches paired with Colorado's best craft beverages. Enjoy lunch, dinner, drinks and good times daily out on the front patio by the fire pit, or Follow the Ghost... inside and downstairs to the lounge for games and more good times for the whole family.

Trivia Tuesdays * Reservations encouraged.
Happy Hours 4-6 M-Fri |
Dine in and earn POINTS!

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on Aug 11, 2024

Everything was great for our party of 10 adults. The pizza and salads we quite good.

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Experience

Kids Eat Free on Mondays

Experience

Weekly Tuesday Trivia | Geeks Who Drink

Sugarbeet

4.9

4.9 (2345)

$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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Michele

Dined 2 days ago

Prompt service, great tasting food, beautiful and intimate atmosphere. We will be going back again!

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Community Supper Club

4.9

4.9 (234)

$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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Barbara

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, great service and will definitely go back. Unique menu!

FARRA Lyons

4.9

4.9 (120)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Lyons

About the restaurant

Spanish Diaspora at the front porch of the Rockies ⛰️
Food and drinks to feel
Tuesday to Saturday ~ 5pm -> Close

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sandravip

Dined 6 days ago

We loved our dinner at Farra. Luckily it was Friday night and we had the paella which was fantastic. We also enjoyed the chicken skewers, the tuna, the grilled cheese and the beet salad. Everything was fresh and tasty! A special thanks to Jason for his helpful service and great suggestions.

Flagstaff House

4.8

4.8 (5672)

$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.

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Christinevip

Dined 4 days ago

A MUST when in Boulder if you’re looking for an exceptional evening with top notch service and an incredible culinary experience enveloped by a backdrop in the mountains and views of Boulder.

Corrida

4.8

4.8 (901)

$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 on our patio from 3-5PM, and dinner service indoors from 5-9PM. Dinner service on Fridays & Saturdays is from 5-10PM. We serve Brunch on Saturday & Sundays from 10:30-2:00.

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GZRGNWLDvip

Dined on Sep 12, 2024

Beautiful space,great service, great food. Aged steaks are too pricey to purchase.

Stella's Cucina

4.8

4.8 (599)

$50 and over

Italian

Boulder

About the restaurant

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.

Thursday through 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.

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Kevinvip

Dined today

Fantastic experience! Thor and the whole team were great, food was exceptional, and we loved the ambiance and attention to detail.

The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

4.7

4.7 (838)

$31 to $50

American

Boulder

About the restaurant

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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Crystal

Dined 6 days ago

I'm always up for local dining experiences wherever I visit, and I wound up making a reservation here for brunch. The Crispy Cauliflower was great and so was the service. Everything on the menu looked so appetizing. I ordered the Quiche and Croque Monsieur to go, which I shared with hubby later in the afternoon. They also did not disappoint.

Japango Boulder

4.7

4.7 (1469)

$30 and under

Sushi

Boulder

About the restaurant

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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Evevip

Dined 7 days ago

Consistently delicious food and Wonderful servers!

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