Boulder and North Central Colorado Restaurants

Thanks to the influx of people from around the world, you have plenty of options here. Restaurants in north central Colorado run the gamut from simple diners with tasty, homey basics to elegant establishments with extensive wine lists. The hot trend is organic and sustainable ingredients, with many restaurants offering dishes made from local ingredients. Some restaurants take reservations, but many, particularly those in the middle price range, seat on a first-come, first-served basis.

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  • 1. Fat Cat Cafe

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    Located on the boardwalk, this cozy family-run café serves up hearty helpings, as well as advice on local sightseeing. The weekend breakfast buffet includes nearly 50 items—including biscuits and gravy, huevos rancheros casserole with house-made green chile sauce, and a wide selection of scones, pastries, and pies that are baked in-house.

    916 Grand Ave., Grand Lake, Colorado, 80447, USA
    970-627–0900

    Known For

    • Sprawling brunch buffet
    • Homemade pies
    • Homey decor

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner
  • 2. Gold Hill Inn

    $$$$

    About 10 miles from downtown Boulder on the dirt road going through the historic region of Gold Hill, this humble cabin hardly looks like a bastion of haute cuisine, but its six-course prix-fixe dinner (or three-course option) is outstanding. Entrées change daily but have a mountain gourmet theme, and may include roast duck or leg of lamb.

    401 Main St., Gold Hill, Colorado, 80302, USA
    303-443–6461

    Known For

    • Generous portions well worth the price and drive
    • Dish with trout that is broiled, smoked, and stuffed
    • Bluegrass and roots music

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Jan.–Apr.; Mon. and Tues. May–Oct.; weekdays Nov. and Dec. No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 3. Kathmandu Restaurant

    $$

    Prices are reasonable at this casual, bustling Nepali and Indian restaurant with dark wood walls, red booths, and a wood bar in the center of the room. Kathmandu has received accolades for its vegetarian food, but everything is good on a full traditional menu that spans the gamut from starters like momos (dumplings) and samosas to aloo gobi (cauliflower and potatoes), tandoori chicken and lamb, and curries. Friday night features an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet.

    110 N. Jefferson St., Nederland, Colorado, 80466, USA
    303-258–1169

    Known For

    • Authentic food from family recipes
    • All-you-can-eat lunch buffet
    • Chicken tikka masala
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