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A photo of Acreage by Stem Ciders restaurant
1. Acreage by Stem Ciders
4.6
Exceptional(1577)
Price: Expensive
• American • Lafayette
Booked 14 times today
Acreage, the first culinary venture from Stem Ciders, is a collaboration by Stem and Colorado Farmers, bringing you the freshest ingredients on the front range. Born from an inspiring landscape and dynamic team, Acreage brings the urban cider house experience found in Stem's RiNo restaurant and taproom, to the countryside with elevated dishes and views that are healthy for your soul. Acreage is located about 5 minutes from downtown Lafayette with the best view in Colorado, with a huge outdoor space for all ages to enjoy. Playground, hammocks, mountain views and lots of Cider! **Please review the descriptions for the different Seating Areas on our website before making a reservation**If you are looking at an experience, and it's unavailable, it's likely that time is booked, try another time or give us a call! www.acreageco.com
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2. The Melting Pot - Louisville, CO
4.6
Exceptional(231)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Louisville
Booked 42 times today
Enjoy an unforgettable interactive dining experience with friends and family with fondue at The Melting Pot in Louisville, CO. We believe in celebrating the everyday, so you don’t need a special reason to come out for our delicious menu offerings. Whether you’re here for drinks, cheese, and chocolate, or you want to dig into our four-course fondue experience, we know you’ll love every bite! From artisan cheeses to our decadent chocolate fondue desserts, there is something to tickle your taste buds in each pot. Let our friendly staff help you choose the right fondue experience for your table tonight. Make reservations for everyone at The Melting Pot and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!
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3. River and Woods Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(906)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Boulder
Booked 15 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.
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4. Pizzeria Alberico
4.7
Exceptional(74)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Boulder
Booked 18 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!)A 2.5% Health and Wellness fee will be added to all guest checks. This initiative is designed to help us continue offering premium insurance benefits to our team members.​
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5. Basta
4.7
Exceptional(348)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Boulder
Booked 25 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.
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6. Boulder Cork
4.8
Exceptional(3268)
Price: Expensive
• American • Boulder
Booked 35 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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7. Carelli's Ristorante Italiano
4.7
Exceptional(1232)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Boulder
Booked 14 times today
Enjoy a wonderful dining experience with family or friends at Carelli's. Owner Greg Carelli with help from his father Gene wanted to offer guests authentic Italian cuisine in a contemporary setting that features a large open flame fireplace, mosaic tiles, natural Birch woods, and warm lighting. An appetizer of fresh mozzarella and Beefsteak tomato caprese, lightly breaded calamari or lamb artichoke meatballs will please the palate at Carelli's. Guests can dine on baked jumbo shells stuffed with spinach and ricotta , the classic chicken parmigiana or shrimp scampi. Artisanal pizza, calzones, and paninis. Awsome Gluten-free options are also available. Carelli's was the winner of the Daily Camera Reader's Choice 2002-2020 award for Best Italian Restaurant and ambiance. It also has won awards from the Denver Post and Boulder Weekly magazines. It has an awesome bar scene and an extensive wine list. Carelli's restaurant features daily fresh fish specials.
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8. Gemini
4.7
Exceptional(167)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Boulder
Booked 18 times today
Located on the historic Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO, Gemini is a full service restaurant focused on contemporary Spanish food and wine and its international influences. The menu is guided by the seasons and highlights sustainably farmed meats and produce from Colorado purveyors. Taking cues from the cuisines of Barcelona and San Sebastian, we offer traditional tapas items, including Patatas Bravas, Pan con Tomate, meatballs, and Boquerones. Larger dishes from land and sea include Octopus, Cauliflower a la Plancha, and Basque Braised Lamb.Our beverage program features organic, low-intervention wines from Spain and the West Coast, classic cocktails, and selections from Colorado’s craft brewing community.
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9. Kachina Southwestern Grill
4.1
Excellent(1363)
Price: Moderate
• Regional American (Southwestern) • Westminster
Booked 9 times today
Kachina Southwestern Grill, a modern Southwestern restaurant and bar where the menu takes guests on a culinary journey across the Southwest. Our inspiration is found in the Four Corners region of Southwest America. Guests are welcomed to a native-inspired space that is a modern interpretation of the airy and relaxing textures of the Southwest. Southwestern ingredients bring a whole new layer of spice and originality to our menu. Continue your journey with a smoky margarita or other selection from our thoughtful wine list, local and regional craft brews, inspired cocktails and agua frescas, or the impressive collection of artisan agave spirits. Taste what happens when the open road is roamed alongside authentically prepared Southwestern food, fresh margaritas and sipping tequila, and, of course, great friends
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10. Shep's
4.6
Exceptional(4)
Price: Moderate
• American • Broomfield
NOW OPEN!Named after Shep, the beloved Turnpike Dog who became a local legend on the Denver-Boulder Turnpike, our restaurant honors this faithful companion who greeted travelers and tollbooth workers for 14 years starting in 1950. Shep’s unwavering loyalty and friendly demeanor made him a cherished part of the turnpike, and his legacy continues to inspire us.At Shep’s, we offer a relaxed mountain-chic atmosphere where you can savor the distinctive flavors of Colorado. Choose from our cozy indoor seating or the scenic outdoor patio and enjoy some fun in our dedicated gaming area. Our beer-forward gastropub features a diverse menu for lunch and dinner, local craft beer flights, and a patio happy hour with live charcoal grilling. Don’t miss our traditional Sunday supper, perfect for gathering with loved ones. Join us at Shep’s, where every meal is a tribute to a true Colorado icon.

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  • OpenTable Diner
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    A great first experience! Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, energetic, and knowledgeable. The food was great, and the portions were generous. Highly recommend the Crispy Brussel Sprouts - the best we've ever had! But the stars of the show are the ciders! It was hard to pick a favorite - a reason to return and try a few more! We will definitely return again next time we're in the Denver area.
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    Acreage by Stem CidersPrice: Expensive• American• Lafayette
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    4.6
  • Caleb
    Denver / Colorado •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Wonderful brunch at River and Woods. Hard to find a breakfast place with French press coffee but R&W has it and it’s incredible! We celebrated my wife’s birthday today over brunch and every aspect was delightful. Small quaint place but quiet enough to have great conversation over delicious food. We’ll be back again and again!
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    River and Woods RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Boulder
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    4.5
  • Shaun
    Denver / Colorado •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Jason was fantastic. Explained everything well. Great sense of humor! Very good at working the table. Drinks never went empty. Good at getting to the table to ask if we ever needed anything. One of the better wait staff I have ever had in my life. Made the experience top notch. Hard to find great people that take pride in their work like this.
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    The Melting Pot - Louisville, COPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Louisville
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    4.6
  • Kate
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Always a lovely experience! The food and service are both top notch. I appreciated that they had a prix fix menu for the holiday but you could also order the items a la carte so that’s what we did. The oysters were a perfect starter, the seasonal burrata is always a hit. The pizza was simple but very good. I also appreciate that they offer nice mocktails - the roots is my favorite.
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    BastaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Boulder
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    4.7
  • Bryce
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Great experience bringing friends from out of town. Will definitely bring more guests again.
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    Pizzeria AlbericoPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Boulder
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    4.7

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