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The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder, Boulder, CO

The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

4.7
4.7
887 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 11:00–15:00 Daily 16:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00
  • Phone number
    (303) 544-5973
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    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

What 887 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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."

887 Reviews
  1. Jane

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    They have great recipes but the kitchen staff over seasons!! Way too salty/spicy! Less is more.

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  2. Eileen

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Thanksgiving dinner was truly excellent. Served family style for our party of 4, which conjured a feeling of a cozy dinner at home. The service was prompt and attentive. Absolutely delicious from appetizer to dessert.

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  3. Marilyn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days 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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  4. Irene

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days 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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  5. JENNIFER

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have dined here for thanksgiving before and it was lovely. This year was disappointing, falsely advertised, and rushed. - the food we were served was not the menu advertised. The root vegetable pot pie was just turnips, the mashed potatoes drowned in oil, no gravy served, the vegetarian stuffing wasn't brought as I was told it wasn't vegetarian. It was cold and also we weren't given time to finish our first course before it was rushed out to the table and the first course was taken. - we were not brought utensils or cups multiple times and had to ask multiple people for these - service was abominable It neither felt celebratory, worth the value, or welcoming/relaxing. Sad because I have loved this place in the past however- it's seemingly gotten too cool for school

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  6. Elizabeth

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days 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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  7. Jacki

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days 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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  8. Marcia

    Dallas

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  9. DavidP

    Denver

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 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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  10. Eater4Streeterville

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 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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The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder is rated 4.7 stars by 887 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
Google Map for The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

1039 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    11th Street
  • Area
    Boulder
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Daily 16:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00
  • 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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