Boulder Dining

Looking for an unforgettable evening? Pair a performance with a plate of delicious food.

Boulder offers a wide variety of dining options that make perfect pre-performance stops, from farm-to-fork eateries to pub grub to top-notch Indian and Nepalese food. Need to burn off some energy post-show? Consider venturing back to the Hill or down to Pearl Street for a nightcap.

Whether you’re driving, walking, cycling or using public transportation, you’ll find these local restaurants easy to reach—they’re all less than a mile away from campus.

Cafe Aion

$$ | University Hill | Tapas

Happening yet comfortable Spanish specialist known for innovative, farm-to-fork tapas.

Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery

$ | Downtown Boulder | Brewpub

Craft beers, brewery tours and pub grub plus folk, acoustic and bluegrass music some nights.

Restaurant with greenery and decorated walls

Dushanbe Tea House Boulder

$$ | Downtown Boulder | International cuisine

Ornate landmark shipped piece by piece from Tajikistan and rebuilt creekside, with teas and light bites.

Pizzeria Alberico

$$ | Downtown Boulder | Pizza

An ode to getting family and friends around the table, the ample menu is replete with Southern Italian specialties from fritti to pizza to gelati.

Hamburger, fries and cucumbers on a plate

The Sink

$$ | University Hill | American

Funky, family-owned landmark for “Sinkburgers” & “Ugly Crust Pizza” plus local & regional microbrews.

Stella's Cucina

$$$ | Downtown Boulder | Brunch & Dinner

Upscale Italian restaurant and speakeasy that hosts a refined menu of pastas, risottos, and protein-driven entrées.

Alpine Modern Cafe

$ | University Hill | Breakfast & Brunch

Fresh, healthy breakfast bowls and pressed sandwiches in a bright, airy space.

Sherpa's Adventure Restaurant and Bar

$$ | Downtown Boulder | Nepalese

Sherpa-run Nepalese place serving dumplings, noodles and even yak curry amid Himalayan folk art.

The Kitchen American Bistro

$$$ | Downtown Boulder | American

Farm-to-table American dining in an urban space, plus drinks from the upstairs community bar.

Brasserie Ten Ten

$$ | Downtown Boulder | French

Vibrant, cozy cafe with a patio offering homestyle French fare, plus a popular brunch and happy hour.

Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar

$$ | Downtown Boulder | Sushi

Modern Japanese spot on Pearl Street Mall known for its fusion sushi and Hawaiian-influenced eats.

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

$$ | Downtown Boulder | Tex Mex

Mexican standards, margaritas and a roof deck fuel festive vibes at this branch of an area chain.

Rincon Argentino

$ | Goss Grove | Argentinian

Traditional empanadas, milanesa sandwiches and other Argentinean eats in a bright, colorful space.

Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant

$$ | Downtown Boulder | Vegetarian

Hip, compact locale that features eclectic vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes plus organic wine.