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The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder, Boulder, CO

The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

4.7
4.7
884 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
The Kitchen American Bistro on Pearl Street offers an imaginative array of globally-inspired shared plates & killer drinks crafted in a stylish, casual space.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 544-5973
  • Website
    https://www.thekitchen.com/location/boulder-colorado/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1039 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302
  • Neighborhood
    Boulder
  • Cross street
    11th Street
  • Parking details
    There is a large public parking facility at Spruce & 11th Street, 1/2 block from the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving 2024

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    $99.5 pp, kids 12 & under $45.5 pp - dinner includes a welcome board, your choice of squash bisque or harvest salad, followed by a true thanksgiving feast: roasted turkey or autumn pot pie, parker house rolls, urfa carrots, roasted leek & mushroom dressing, braised hominy, roasted brussels sprouts, and mash potatoes. last, but certainly not least, a dessert duo of pumpkin verrine & apple galette.

Menu

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What 884 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boulder Area

    Best Food

  • Boulder Area

    Great for brunch

  • Boulder Area

    Innovative

  • Boulder Area

    Good for groups

  • Boulder Area

    Healthy

  • Boulder Area

    American

  • Boulder Area

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kitchen American Bistro in Boulder offers a delightful culinary experience with consistently "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the creative menu, featuring standout dishes like the grilled oysters and crispy cod. Despite occasional service hiccups, the ambiance and inventive flavors make it a "favorite place to eat in Boulder."

884 Reviews

  1. Marilyn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    It was too noisy to hear my partner. The dishes were shared. All the main and side dishes were crowded on the l table for two, so there was utterly no room. The food was good, except the soup was over seasoned.Most of the Thanksgiving dinner were carbs and vegetables and relatively little turkey. Given that, the cost of $100 per person was ridiculous. The wait staff were very nice and the service was quick and gracious. However the overall experience was unpleasant.

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  2. Irene

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Thanksgiving dishes were good except the Autumn pot pie was dry and not very interesting. The pumpkin terrine was very good. No serving pieces were brought to the table with the family style dishes — we could have used several large spoons.

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  3. Elizabeth

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super excellent turkey dinner for Thanksgiving. Thank you

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  4. Jacki

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    If you can’t eat cilantro this is not the place to go.

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  5. Marcia

    Dallas

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite dining spot in Boulder. We especially love the first floor bar & upstairs lounge. The service is excellent & ambiance very upscale speakeasy. Our servers/hostess the two Graces, Siera & Kenna were really fabulous. Only downside is a bit too much salt in the selections we ordered but the overall experience is festive & lovely!

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  6. DavidP

    Denver

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time back after many years. All was excellent. Every bite was savory and delicious. Now on our short list for Boulder.

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  7. Eater4Streeterville

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Really great food and service. A service charge appeared on the bill however. This should be built into the price on the menu and not a surprise at the end of the meal.

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  8. Binoy

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant is a short walk from 11th and Spruce parking. We were seated next to the door and it was chilly. Restaurant staff would keep the door open for some reason to make things worse. Food was okay. The cauliflower was over fried and was bitter, mussels, oysters and cod was just okay. Coming to the steaks, Denver steak was good and Kansas City strip steak was okay. Overall felt a bit pricey for what they had to offer. Paid $400 for a party of 4 (two adults and 2 children).

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  9. AFB7

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyable vibe at this restaurant. The simple design with exposed brick created a warm atmosphere. Service was outstanding. We enjoyed most of the dishes. Great shrimp, crispy cauliflower, carrots. The gnocchetti were a little too rich. But great drinks and overall excellent experience.

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  10. Dulcie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the Kitchen and have loved it since it opened years and years ago. Hadn’t been for lunch in a while, so decided to go on a whim. Glad I did. Will be back!

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FAQs

The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder is rated 4.7 stars by 884 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

1039 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Boulder
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a large public parking facility at Spruce & 11th Street, 1/2 block from the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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