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Trusted Restaurants in Boulder, CO
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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Boulder, CO by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Rincon Argentino with a 4.8-star rating from 2,492 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 85/100. Also in the top tier: Postino Boulder and Bohemian Biergarten. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Boulder is 4.5 stars from 1,442 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Boulder range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 10, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
The Kitchen American Bistro
Consistently ranked as a top Boulder restaurant for its inventive, locally sourced American fare and vibrant, community-focused atmosphere.
Most Reviewed
bartaco
A high review count signals broad popularity and a reliably enjoyable experience, making it a solid choice for visitors and locals alike.
Reservations are recommended for The Kitchen and Bramble & Hare, especially on weekends; bartaco and Stella's Cucina offer more casual walk-in options but can get busy during peak hours.
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20
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4.5★
Avg rating
1,442
Avg reviews
Jun 10, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
A Boulder favorite, earning 4.8 stars from over 2,400 glowing reviews.
2525 Arapahoe Ave A-5, Boulder, CO 80302, USAA top-rated Boulder restaurant with 4.7 stars from over a thousand Google reviews.
1468 Pearl St suite 110, Boulder, CO 80302, USAConsistently rated 4.6 stars from over 2,300 Google reviews in Boulder.
2017 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, USARestaurants Rankings in Boulder, CO
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rincon Argentino2525 Arapahoe Ave A-5, Boulder, CO 80302, USA | 4.8★ | 2,492 |
| #2 | Postino Boulder1468 Pearl St suite 110, Boulder, CO 80302, USA | 4.7★ | 1,083 |
| #3 | Bohemian Biergarten2017 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA | 4.6★ | 2,337 |
| #4 | The Sink1165 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA | 4.5★ | 3,289 |
| #5 | Blackbelly Market & Restaurant1606 Conestoga St Suite 1, Boulder, CO 80301, USA | 4.6★ | 1,860 |
| #6 | Oak at Fourteenth1400 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA | 4.5★ | 983 |
| #7 | Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery1535 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA | 4.6★ | 2,449 |
| #8 | bartaco1048 Pearl St Suite 101, Boulder, CO 80302, USA | 4.5★ | 2,151 |
| #9 | The Kitchen American Bistro1039 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA | 4.4★ | 1,552 |
| #10 | River and Woods2328 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA | 4.4★ | 1,476 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Boulder
Rated 4.5 stars across thousands of Google reviews.
1165 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
A popular Boulder restaurant with 4.6 stars from nearly 1,900 reviews.
1606 Conestoga St Suite 1, Boulder, CO 80301, USA
Rated 4.5 stars from nearly 1,000 Google reviews in Boulder.
1400 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Boulder restaurant rated 4.6 stars from 2,449 Google reviews.
1535 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
4.5 stars from over 2,100 Google reviews makes this a trusted Boulder dining choice.
1048 Pearl St Suite 101, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
4.4 stars from over 1,500 Google reviews, reflecting consistent local satisfaction.
1039 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
4.4 stars from nearly 1,500 reviews, a reliably popular choice in Boulder.
2328 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Consistently rated 4.6 stars from over 1,400 Google reviews.
1138 Flagstaff Rd, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Boasting a 4.5-star rating from over 1,300 reviews, this spot is a local favorite.
1401 Pearl St 1st Floor, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews speaks to consistent quality.
1109 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Solid 4.4-star rating from over 700 Google reviews, earning strong local trust.
2027 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Rated 4.5 stars from over 540 Google reviews, this Boulder restaurant is highly praised.
1964 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Boulder's highly-rated restaurant earns 4.5 stars from over 400 reviews.
1115 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
A popular Boulder spot with a solid 4.4-star rating from over 340 Google reviews.
1123 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Rated 4.5 stars from over 1,400 Google reviews, this Boulder restaurant is a local favorite.
1011 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Boulder diners rate this restaurant 4.8 stars from nearly 400 Google reviews.
909 Walnut St Suite 100, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Earning a solid 4.2-star rating from over 1,400 Google reviews in Boulder.
1047 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
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Restaurants in Boulder, CO — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rincon Argentino | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 2,492 |
| 2 | Postino Boulder | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 1,083 |
| 3 | Bohemian Biergarten | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 2,337 |
| 4 | The Sink | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 3,289 |
| 5 | Blackbelly Market & Restaurant | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,860 |
| 6 | Oak at Fourteenth | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 983 |
| 7 | Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 2,449 |
| 8 | bartaco | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 2,151 |
| 9 | The Kitchen American Bistro | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 1,552 |
| 10 | River and Woods | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 1,476 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · June 2026
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