Boulder is so many different things, all at once. It is a college town and home to University Colorado Boulder. Students are constantly searching for the best pizza or burger hotspot. Boulder Colo is a technology hub, with companies like Google calling it home. The tech and office crowd wants tapas and craft beers and lively hotspots. It is also a family town, where value and great portions are important. Boulder is all of his and more. Here are my Boulder Top 10 dining suggestions:
# 1: Frasca. Culinary favorite, winner of national and international praise, this one of a kind Italian eatery deserves its own blog post – read here. Make your reservations in advance – several weeks to months for hot times of the year like CU graduation or holidays.
# 2: Salvaggio’s is my favorite of many great sandwich shops. New York attitude meets mile high altitude.
# 3: On any given evening, catching the best sushi is at Sushi Zanmai. No, I mean Sushi Tora. Wait, there is Japango. And Hapa. This one could is tough to call. the vote goes to Japango! Stylishly delicious.
# 4: Best cooked seafood: Jax, down on the Pearl Street Mall area. Great food, awesome vibe, brick walls, bright lights and great food mix seamlessly.
# 5: Lark Burger. Yeah, it is a chain these days. Still, it is a great hamburger with fantastic french fries. Check it out at Arapahoe and 28th.
# 6: Brasserie 1010. The Warm Sticky Date Cake makes this my favorite dessert in all of Boulder top 10 dining experiences.
# 7: Flagstaff House. Location, location, location. Oh, wait, that’s for real estate. Well, this hotspot sits high above Boulder with stellar views, especially at dusk as the city twinkles below.
# 8: China Gourmet. Fantastic Asian dining is hidden by low key location and atmosphere. The best Chinese food in Boulder.
# 9: Lucille’s. Breakfast and brunch are the times to visit this Boulder favorite. Be ready to stand waiting for a table on the sidewalk out front Saturdays and Sundays. More here. I have an entire blog on breakfast as well.
#10: Abo’s Pizza. Yeah, its pizza by the slice. Find ’em on The Hill and enjoy a great slice of pizza.
Great list, Bob! I would add Southern Sun for whole family awesomeness (games, burgers AND beer? Fantastic).
Susan – you are SO right! Southern Sun is fantastic. Great options on the menu and super tasty food. Maybe I should make a Top 20 List !!