Best Historic Restaurants in Niwot

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Gemini

4.6

Exceptional(142)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Boulder

Booked 10 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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2. River and Woods Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(851)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Boulder

Booked 17 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.

3. 740 Front

4.7

Exceptional(1578)

Price: Expensive

• American • Louisville

Booked 22 times today

“One of Colorado's 10 most iconic, historic restaurants and a Must Eat” Denver Post, July 2018 Please join us at 740 Front in Historic Downtown Louisville. Designated historical, 740 is one of Colorado's two oldest remaining saloons; transformed back to its 1904 roots; a traditional American dining saloon with a turn of the century ambiance featuring a magnificent room dominating bar, built in 1880 by the Brunswick Company,. The copper spit trough, once equipped with running water, still exists at the front of the bar. Louisville, notorious for its drinking, gambling, and illegal activities, evidence of the occasional misunderstanding is the .22 caliber bullet hole in the front bar. The bar offers a selection of craft beers, wines, handcrafted cocktails and an extensive craft bourbon selection.Dinner Tue. thru Sat. From casual to fine dining."Something for everyone" with "Steaks not well done but done well"

4. Japango Boulder

4.7

Exceptional(1496)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Boulder

Booked 20 times today

Japango, set in a historic building just west of Broadway on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO, offers a dynamic combination of traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Guests will enjoy a relaxed experience in an award winning space designed by nationally acclaimed architect, Scott Rodwin. In many ways this wildly popular restaurant feels like a direct extension of Boulder itself—sophisticated, casual and healthy. // It’s is the perfect place for a first date, a family gathering, or a night out with friends. In addition to an elegant—yet intimate and unpretentious—dining room, Japango features a large sushi bar, a Pearl Street patio, a back patio with fireplace, an enclosed patio that seats up to 10, and a lively bar and lounge area. // The full bar offers unique house cocktails, an extensive sake menu and the largest Japanese whisky selection in Colorado.

5. Sforno Trattoria

4.5

Awesome(1127)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Boulder

Booked 13 times today

We strive to give you the genuine tastes of Italy, right here on Boulder’s historic Pearl Street Mall, with our local, natural ingredients. And with our famous mozzarella made in house, Happy Hour 7 days a week, and an original wood burning pizza oven, we have no doubt that you will love coming to Sforno. Join us for a little bit of Italian bliss right here in Colorado, and let us show you what ‘love from the oven’ means to us.

6. Bramble & Hare

4.6

Exceptional(1235)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Boulder

Booked 7 times today

Bramble & Hare, the original Farmhouse Kitchen and Bistro, opened its doors in July 2012. Founded by Chef Eric Skokan and his wife, Jill, as the sister restaurant to their Black Cat Farm~Table~Bistro. Bramble & Hare has a lively, warm atmosphere in its three charming dining rooms. It is located in the heart of Boulder, CO, just off the historic Pearl Street Mall.Features a 3-course prix fixe menu with choices for each course, Hand-crafted, seasonal cocktails featuring artisanal spirits and local ingredients show the talent of our incredible bar team who make our restaurant spring to life. The variety of produce and meats grown on their 425 acre certified Organic farm allows Chef de Cusine Heraclio Garza Silva a limitless palette of flavors, colors, and textures from which to build their award-winning cuisine. Cost: $75+gratuity, tax and alcohol

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7. Roadhouse Boulder Depot

4.2

Awesome(874)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Boulder

Booked 7 times today

Located in the 125 year old historic Boulder Train Depot, Roadhouse Boulder Depot brings an urban flare to a historic setting and serves as a gathering place for the entire Boulder community. Operating as a restaurant in the Roadhouse Hospitality Group, Roadhouse Boulder Depot offers a quality “roadhouse” style menu with an emphasis on customer service and community. As University of Colorado Boulder alumni, the Shipp brothers, Terry, Dan, Mike and John, took their knowledge of restaurants and coupled it with their understanding and appreciation for the Boulder community. Tying together history, art, and great food, guests can expect a one of a kind dining experience in a true Boulder institution. Roadhouse Boulder Depot is more than a trend, it’s a tradition.

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8. Greenbriar Inn, The

4.7

Exceptional(3256)

Price: Expensive

• American • Boulder

Booked 9 times today

Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, The Greenbriar Inn is an elegant fine dining restaurant, tavern and private event space located in the north Boulder countryside. The surrounding 20 acres features two ponds, a waterfall, a mountain creek, striking woodland and thriving produce, herb, and flower gardens. The cuisine focuses on seasonal, American classics and is complimented by a 900 label award-winning wine cellar. With several private dining rooms and three outdoor spaces, The Greenbriar Inn is the perfect choice for romantic dinners for two, family celebrations and a fun night out with friends as well as an excellent venue for weddings and private events from 10-300 guests. Voted best American restaurant, best outdoor dining, best farm to table restaurant, best neighborhood restaurant and best brunch, The Greenbriar Inn is truly a special and unique dining option in Boulder County.

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9. Spruce Farm & Fish

4.5

Awesome(1963)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Boulder

Booked 39 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.

10. Black Cat

4.6

Exceptional(2746)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Boulder

Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead is a unique dining experience. Enjoy private garden cabanas with wood stoves, gorgeous views and a 4-Course chef tasting menu (dietary restrictions accomodated) created by James Beard nominated chef Eric Skokan at our historic farmstead. Our 500-acre full-scale diversified organic farm supplies everthing from vegetables, grains, pork and lamb for your meal. The farmstead offers 7 intimate private tables per evening. Reservations are required and limited. Reservations are released weekly on Mondays at noon for each following week. $145/per person++

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Beth
New Mexico •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Matthew gave great recommendations and checked on us regularly. The table for two by the wall was not ideal. Imagine cutting a window in the wall so guests can see the sushi bar. Food and drinks were delicious!
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Japango BoulderPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Boulder
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4.7
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Carol
California Central Coast •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I was there for lunch with a dear friend to celebrate her birthday. We chose a few appetizers to share as we like to eat small plates. the brussel sprouts were nicely charred and seasoned, the calamari crisp not chewy, the meatballs large and meaty not spongy. Our waiter CJ was attentive, fun and efficient. I would go again for sure!
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Sforno TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Boulder
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4.5
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Jim
Denver / Colorado •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
740 Front has been a favorite for years but we moved 40 miles north and only dine when in the area. Quality and service remain fantastic and the menu still features many long-time specialties. Worth the drive, worth your time, and worth the price. You will be surprised and delighted
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740 FrontPrice: Expensive• American• Louisville
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4.7
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adam
Tulsa •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
One of my favorite dining options. I don’t spend much time in Boulder but when I do I make it a point to try and make it over. Great cocktails, absolutely amazing food, love the ambience, and the staff has always been great. Can’t recommend enough.
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River and Woods RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Boulder
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4.6
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Sara Marie
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
Had a wonderful experience at Gemini for dinner this evening. Tapas Tuesday is an amazing deal!! 7$ tapas. My friend and I shared 5 tapas- perfect amount of food for us. Affordable. Lovely environment & very kind staff! Will return soon!
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GeminiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Boulder
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4.6

Best Historic Restaurants in Niwot

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Gemini

2. River and Woods Restaurant

3. 740 Front

4. Japango Boulder

5. Sforno Trattoria

6. Bramble & Hare

7. Roadhouse Boulder Depot

8. Greenbriar Inn, The

9. Spruce Farm & Fish

10. Black Cat

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