Farm-to-Table Restaurants to Try in Boulder
Boulder is brimming with creative chefs who insist on using ingredients plucked straight from local fields. They're even taking out the middleman and starting their own farms to ensure only freshly harvested foods make it to your plate. Here are some of the top restaurants to try farm-to-table dining in Boulder.
Bramble and Hare
- 1970 13th St.
- (303) 444-9110
Sous Chef Josh Monopoli worked alongside James Beard award finalist Eric Skokan to create the “farmhouse kitchen and pub” cuisine that includes pub, cafe and “a…
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- 1047 Pearl Street
- (303) 444-7258
Housed within the historic brick walls of the former Tom's Tavern at the west end of Pearl Street, Chef Bradford Heap’s farm-to-table fixture champions strictly…
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- 1606 Conestoga St.
- (303) 247-1000
Featuring meats from many Colorado farms and ranches, Blackbelly is dedicated to providing the highest quality in a manner reflective of times long past. By…
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- 8735 N. Foothills Hwy
- (303) 440-7979
Set against the bucolic foothills just north of the city, the Greenbriar Inn stands as an elegant woodland retreat with deep roots in Colorado hospitality…
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- 900 Baseline Rd
- (303) 440-3776
Sitting at the very foot of the Flatirons, the Chautauqua Dining Hall holds the title of Boulder’s most scenic culinary outpost. This 1898 historic landmark is…
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- 2124 14th St
- (303) 442-4743
Housed in a pale yellow Victorian home just a few blocks off the main downtown stretch, Lucile’s Creole Cafe has been turning out massive, New Orleans-style…
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- 1710 Pearl St.
- (303) 442-1485
Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant offers an elevated, plant-based dining experience focusing on organic, seasonal ingredients. The sleek, naturally lit dining room…
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- 1023 Walnut St. #400
- (303) 444-1333
Adamant about using high-quality ingredients, from local farm produce to sustainably sourced seafood, Corrida is a Spanish restaurant inspired by Northern…
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- 2115 13th St
- (303) 442-4880
Rich mahogany columns and original stained glass immediately establish an elegant 1909 atmosphere inside the historic Hotel Boulderado. A polished marble raw…
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- 1400 Pearl St
- (303) 444-3622
Chef/Owner Steven Redzikowski’s local, seasonally inspired menus are focused around OAK’s one-of-a-kind, oak-fired oven and grill and offer selections from…
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- 1235 Pennsylvania
- (303) 993-8131
Cafe Aion stands as a sophisticated outlier on The Hill, offering a refined culinary experience in the midst of student-heavy dives. Helmed by award-winning…
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- 1770 13th Street
- (303) 442-4993
Traditional Persian Teahouse featuring an eclectic, international menu with organic produce from the owners' farm and teas from all over the world. The Teahouse…
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- 2328 Pearl Street
- 303-993-6301
A century-old miner’s cabin on the quieter east end of Pearl Street houses this hyper-local dining concept from veteran chef Daniel Asher. Inside, River and…
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- 3601 Arapahoe Ave
- (303) 997-8775
Sourcing grains for their pasta and pizza from Colorado farms and milled locally in Boulder, BASTA, from the Italian word for “enough,” opened its doors in 2010…
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- 1123 Walnut Street
- (303) 943-1000
Old-world Italian charm with a contemporary twist. With an award-winning head chef who was raised in Tuscany, you'll be wowed by Stella's authentic dishes…
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- 1138 Flagstaff Rd.
- (303) 442-4640
Perched at 6,000 feet on the side of Flagstaff Mountain, this historic dining destination offers a panoramic view of Boulder that is arguably the best in the…
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- 3101 Pearl Pkwy
- (720) 940-3640
Massive platters of crispy cauliflower wings and bowls of vibrant turmeric-laced grains set the stage at this health-forward Pearl Parkway dining room. Catering…
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- 3601 Arapahoe Ave D-181
- (720) 420-0918
With a minimal, European feel that defies its exterior on Arapahoe Avenue, Dry Storage is far more than just a coffee stop—it’s a mission-driven mill and bakery…
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