Restaurants with Views in Boulder

Want to gaze at the Flatirons and foothills all day? We know the feeling. The good news is you can enjoy the view even while you dine at these top Boulder eateries for views.

West End Tavern

On the East End of Pearl Street, this longtime favorite has one of Boulder’s most raved about rooftop patios, with Flatirons views above the surrounding downtown rooftops. Tuck into some freshly smoked barbecue, paired with a selection from their collection of 200-plus whiskies.

Patio heaters? Yes
Indoor views? No

Corrida

Have you ascended to some sort of foodie heaven, or are you just having dinner at Corrida? Impossible to say for sure, but the sprawling patio with a firepit, out-of-this-world Spanish-inspired cuisine, chic design and gin-and-tonic cart go perfectly with the otherworldly view of the Flatirons. In the winter, you can reserve a cozy, glass-enclosed alpenglobe!

Patio heaters? Yes, but limited
Indoor views? Yes

Flagstaff House Restaurant

You might see deer strolling through the surrounding forest or hawks on the breeze, but you’ll definitely see the city of Boulder—the University of Colorado’s red-tile rooftops, downtown’s historic buildings, distant reservoirs, hiking trails and more. After dark, the city twinkles like a magic carpet laid out before you. Enjoy superb cuisine and a Wine Spectator-lauded wine list at this legendary restaurant perched on the side of Flagstaff Mountain.

Patio heaters? No
Indoor views? Yes

The Rio

There’s a three-margarita limit at this legendary downtown Mexican restaurant but there’s no limit on how many times you can drink up the stunning Flatirons views from the rooftop patio. Order up some chips and queso, sip your marg frozen or on the rocks, and let your worries be carried away to the hilltops.

Patio heaters? Yes
Indoor views? No

T-Zero Lounge at the St Julien

Not only do you get to feel like royalty entering this AAA Four-Diamond luxury property right downtown, you can relax in the T-Zero Lounge and take in a postcard-like scene of the Flatirons framed by the hotel’s beautiful courtyard. Feast on small bites like arancini and truffled tater tots, sip classic cocktails and plan your return to stay in this enchanting hotel.

Patio heaters? No
Indoor views? Yes

Cafe Mexicali

Will your food come in a tinfoil dish? Yes. Will it be smothered in cheese and chile and deliciousness? Also yes. And will it be 1000% worth it for the west-facing patio view? A resounding yes. This Mexican restaurant near the CU campus is truly one of the best-kept secrets in Boulder, and puts you right at eye-level with completely unobstructed Flatirons views.

Patio heaters? No
Indoor views? Yes

Ironwood Bar and Grille

Whether you work up an appetite on the hiking trails or on the Flatirons Golf Course, you’ll appreciate this sparkling, new, on-site restaurant for its panoramic vistas of the rolling fairways and the Flatirons in the distance. 

Patio heaters? No
Indoor views? Yes

Southern Sun Pub & Brewery

Classic, laid-back Boulder vibes, paired with delicious burgers, thick-cut fries and freshly brewed beers. make this a South Boulder hot spot. On sunny days, their southern patio is the spot to be, with sweeping views of the foothills including the Devil’s Thumb rock formation. 

Patio heaters? No
Indoor views? Partial views

South Side Walnut Café

Just across the parking lot from Southern Sun, this beloved breakfast spot has a cult following for dishes like Big Dill Eggs, savory quiche and the blueberry cornbread. While the restaurant faces east (away from the mountains), a lovely brick-paved patio along the side of the restaurant gives you ultra-close views of the foothills.

Patio heaters? No
Indoor views? No

Greenbriar Inn

The kind of place you can take your family to and know everyone will be impressed, Greenbriar Inn is a dining experience inside a historic 19th-century farmhouse in rural north Boulder. Its cuisine is elegant, the charming setting, lush landscaping and pond with glimpses of the foothills complete the picture for a special occasion or scenic escape.

Patio heaters? No
Indoor views? No

Chautauqua Dining Hall

You can’t get closer to the Flatirons than this and still be in a restaurant. The dining hall was built as part of the Colorado Chautauqua in 1898 to seat 400 vacationers. Today, its cozy, wood-trimmed interior is a unique place to have dinner at the foot of the mountains. You’ll be treated to mountain scenery as you enter and exit the restaurant, and the wraparound veranda enjoys a park-like setting surrounded by lawns, trees and flowers.

Patio heaters? Yes
Indoor views? No

Food Halls

Is it a requirement to have a drop-dead gorgeous view if you’re a food hall in Boulder? Seems like it. Both Avanti F&B, which has six unique food stalls, and Rosetta Hall, with seven stalls, have some of the most stunning views in all of Boulder. And Boulder’s food truck park, Rayback Collective, has a huge yard with a big firepit, picnic tables and yard games, where you can have fun and relax with the Flatirons in view. Finally, if you're in town during the Boulder Farmers Market (Saturdays 8am-2pm (April-November) and Wednesdays 4-8pm (May-October)), then pop by for some fresh-made quick bites and grab a seat on the lawn of Central Park.