Restaurants near NIST Headquarters

481 restaurants available nearby

1. Basta

4.8

Exceptional(331)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Boulder

Booked 20 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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2. The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

4.6

Exceptional(909)

Price: Expensive

• American • Boulder

Booked 32 times today

The Kitchen American Bistro on Pearl Street offers an imaginative array of globally-inspired shared plates & killer drinks crafted in a stylish, casual space.

3. Cozobi Fonda Fina

4.9

Exceptional(70)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Boulder

Booked 64 times today

On a mission to share the beauty of Mexican culture through food, Chef Johnny Curiel opens Cozobi Fonda Fina as an encore to his beloved LoHi restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina. Named after Cozobi, the Zapotec god of corn, Cozobi Fonda Fina is rooted in Mexico’s centuries-old corn nixtamalization traditions and wood-fire cooking techniques that define its rich food history.

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4. River and Woods Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(886)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Boulder

Booked 36 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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5. Spruce Farm & Fish

4.3

Awesome(2009)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Boulder

Booked 25 times today

Spruce Farm & Fish serves creative and contemporary Brunch and Dinner menus utilizing the highest quality ingredients. Guests can indulge in Brunch any day of the week until 2pm. Partnering with sustainable oyster farms and fisheries, seafood at Spruce is flown in daily. Spruce offers rotating dinner specials, including certified Angus beef house-smoked prime rib. The bar offers espresso drinks, an extensive selection of wines, and locally sourced spirits and craft beers. Happy-hour specials are available daily and include seasonal small plates and fresh cocktails.Want to eat out without going out? Order your food to-go! Give us a call at 303-442-4880. Our top priority is the health and well-being of our staff, guests, Boulder community.

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6. Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder

4.8

Exceptional(2692)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Boulder

Booked 26 times today

We don't take ourselves too seriously at Jax Fish House. Two things we do take seriously? The freshness and sustainability of our seafood. You know fresh fish when you see, smell, and taste it-and thanks to modern delivery technology, we bring in that freshy-fresh seven days a week. Sustainability is a little more complicated. Not all commercial fisheries are created equal. That's why we work closely with our suppliers and science-based organizations to ensure that every single thing we serve is responsibly sourced. We consider the stocks of the species we source to prevent overfishing and we work with suppliers who harvest in ways that have minimal impacts on marine environments.

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7. Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

4.7

Exceptional(1218)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Boulder

Booked 19 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.

8. Stella's Cucina

4.6

Exceptional(679)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Boulder

Booked 38 times today

The restaurant was founded in 2023 by owner Stella Spanu, a Boulder local. Honoring her Italian heritage and embracing her passion for food and hospitality, Spanu’s philosophy is to have a dining experience that stimulates all senses by incorporating visual art, design, music, premier service, comfortable seating and fresh, authentic Italian cuisine. The space, an Art Deco inspiration, was conceptualized and built by architect Miguel Quismondo.Stella's is showcasing a world-class menu, highlighting traditions from all over Italy, with house-made pastas with imported ingredients directly from Italy, and locally sourced ingredients from Colorado farms. The menu is accompanied by an extensive selection of Italian wines and specialty cocktails.Friday and Saturday, after dinner service, the space will transform into a lounge with a dance floor with a state-of-the-art sound system, while guests are encouraged to enjoy beverages, the dance floor, and a wide variety of music.

9. Pizzeria Alberico

4.7

Exceptional(63)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Boulder

Booked 20 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.

10. Flagstaff House

4.8

Exceptional(5754)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Boulder

Booked 14 times today

Partners Executive Chef and Food Network Chopped Champion Chris Royster and General Manager Adam Monette welcome you to the Flagstaff House Restaurant for unparalleled Colorado dining experience. Located at an elevation of 6,000 feet, the Flagstaff House offers breathtaking views, new American cuisine, a world-renowned wine list and impeccable service. Local and seasonal cuisine take the spotlight in curating our menu. Offered are a four-course or Chef's multi-course tasting menu. The Monette family has owned the Flagstaff House since 1971 and holds many prestigious awards including Colorado's longest holding Wine Spectator Grand Award, Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rating and AAA Four Diamond status. Features include Men's Journal, Bon Appetite, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today, 5280, Best of Boulder, Eater and many others. We look forward to welcoming you for a special dining experience.

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MikeVIP
Denver / Colorado •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious as always, cozy and comfortable on a cold winter eve. Music playlist was in point and SO GLAD they now have DARK chocolate for the tableside s'mores.
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River and Woods RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Boulder
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sandy
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I was so happy with this choice! Since it is family style and the portions are large the restaurant is quite a good value. Staff was super warm and attentive and the food is on the healthy side and melts in your mouth. The flavor of the wood stove is beautiful! Bravo.
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BastaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Boulder
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DennisVIP
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
LOVE your food and Sam is a terrific server. It would be nice to have some table candles or small lamps. I think it would really add to the ambiance of the dinning room and bar! Thank You, Dennis
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Cozobi Fonda FinaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Boulder
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4.9
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Nancy
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 5, 2025
Food was absolutely delicious w/ great presentation! We had the cod and side of carrots and both were special!
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The Kitchen American Bistro - BoulderPrice: Expensive• American• Boulder
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4.6
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Allison
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
New Year’s Day is always challenging to find an open restaurant for our anniversary. Staff seemed understandably weary, food and drinks took unusually long time but we couldn’t fault the food quality. At these prices we expect outstanding service and attention to detail but given the timing and challenges facing restaurant businesses we understand.
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Spruce Farm & FishPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Boulder
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4.3

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1. Basta

2. The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

3. Cozobi Fonda Fina

4. River and Woods Restaurant

5. Spruce Farm & Fish

6. Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder

7. Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

8. Stella's Cucina

9. Pizzeria Alberico

10. Flagstaff House

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