Best Casual Restaurants in Boulder

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Pizzeria Alberico

4.7

Exceptional(51)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Boulder

Booked 15 times today

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!)

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2. Maine Shack - Boulder

3.8

Excellent(6)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Boulder

Booked 1 time today

Maine Shack is a hybrid fast casual/full service New England style lobster shack in the heart of Boulder on 16th & Pearl. We accept reservations for parties over 6 people & up to 10 for table side service and counter service for walk-ins. Shack sources wild-caught lobster directly from a dedicated fleet of lobstermen in Stonington, Maine. We receive shipments of fresh lobster and seafood at the restaurant a few times per week.Our menu features six different varieties of lobster rolls, fried whole belly clams, scallops, haddock, steamers chowder, lobster mac & cheese, a north shore roast beef sandwich, burgers, tacos and several other New England specialties. Many showcasing a variety of ingredients sourced from the Gulf of Maine.Our partnership with our dedicated lobstermen means the catch is sustainable and traceable. Knowing where every clam, scallop, and lobster is harvested and hauled is not only important, it’s the Maine Shack standard.

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3. The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

4.7

Exceptional(880)

Price: Expensive

• American • Boulder

Booked 53 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.

4. Japango Boulder

4.7

Exceptional(1496)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Boulder

Booked 35 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.

5. Basta

4.7

Exceptional(316)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Boulder

Booked 11 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.

6. High Country

4.7

Exceptional(73)

Price: Moderate

• American • Boulder

Booked 3 times today

Come taste the latest and greatest American Fare at High Country! The Best Burgers in Boulder are right in the middle of the action on Pearl St. Beautiful Salads featuring great produce from Local Farms, as well as Ribs, Brisket and Wings are all here to share. A Phenomenal Beer selection, Craft Cocktails, and Organic Wines seal the deal.

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7. River and Woods Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(851)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Boulder

Booked 29 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.

8. Boulder Social

4.5

Awesome(176)

Price: Moderate

• American • Boulder

Booked 2 times today

Eat, drink, and be social! Boulder Social is your neighborhood headquarters for social hangouts with great food, craft beer, and delicious drinks. Join us for lunch, dinner & weekend brunch, or stop by for small plates, cocktails, beer, and wine specials during happy hour.

9. West End Tavern

4.5

Awesome(519)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Boulder

Booked 8 times today

Named "Best Bar" by 5280 Magazine and The Daily Camera, this American Tavern has been a Boulder tradition for decades.while consistently reinventing itself. West End Tavern's chefs create delicious, home-style cuisine that features Boulder's best BBQ, juicy burgers, fantastic salads, and creative daily specials.

10. Boulder Cork

4.8

Exceptional(3225)

Price: Expensive

• American • Boulder

Booked 32 times today

The Boulder Cork Restaurant has provided quality food and excellent service since 1969. The restaurant is now one of Colorado’s most renowned dining experiences. The casual, yet attentive atmosphere is the perfect place to spend a special evening, be it to relax with friends or entertain business associates. Our banquet facilities can accommodate large groups with the quiet proficiency and superior quality that has become the hallmark of The Boulder Cork. The food is an impressive display of creativity and variety, masterminded by the chef, Jim Smailer. Chef Smailer has created an enticing offering of steaks, prime rib, chicken, pasta, and fresh fish selections; all on the cutting edge of culinary delight. The food is as fresh as the market allows. The true epicurean will agree that our efforts are apparent to both the eyes and the palate, from the appetizer through the handmade desserts.

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Beth
New Mexico •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Matthew gave great recommendations and checked on us regularly. The table for two by the wall was not ideal. Imagine cutting a window in the wall so guests can see the sushi bar. Food and drinks were delicious!
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Japango BoulderPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Boulder
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4.7
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Marciavip
Dallas - Fort Worth •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is our favorite dining spot in Boulder. We especially love the first floor bar & upstairs lounge. The service is excellent & ambiance very upscale speakeasy. Our servers/hostess the two Graces, Siera & Kenna were really fabulous. Only downside is a bit too much salt in the selections we ordered but the overall experience is festive & lovely!
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The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderPrice: Expensive• American• Boulder
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4.7
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Christine
Denver / Colorado •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We enjoyed a couple of happy hour appetizers before devouring our pizzas! The crust is the best I've had in Boulder and the toppings are delicious; Margherita and the Mais. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their pizzas!!
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Pizzeria AlbericoPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Boulder
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4.7
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Alexis
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Always the best food and service. It is fun to share dishes with the table.
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BastaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Boulder
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4.7
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Lisa
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 27, 2024
Maine Shack Boulder; Lobster was super tender. Scallops cooked great, not over fried and too done. Staff was really nice. We had a party of eight and all was good! As a matter of fact, my roll was better than some Ive had in Maine the past 4 years!
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Maine Shack - BoulderPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Boulder
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3.8

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Pizzeria Alberico

2. Maine Shack - Boulder

3. The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

4. Japango Boulder

5. Basta

6. High Country

7. River and Woods Restaurant

8. Boulder Social

9. West End Tavern

10. Boulder Cork

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