Boulder Cork

4.8

3271 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

10 Mar 2025

11:30 pm

Booked 35 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour
Neighbourhood gem

The Boulder Cork Restaurant has provided quality food and excellent service since 1969. The restaurant is now one of Colorado’s most renowned dining experiences. The casual, yet attentive atmosphere is the perfect place to spend a special evening, be it to relax with friends or entertain business associates. Our banquet facilities can accommodate large groups with the quiet proficiency and superior quality that has become the hallmark of The Boulder Cork. The food is an impressive display of creativity and variety, masterminded by the chef, Jim Smailer. Chef Smailer has created an enticing offering of steaks, prime rib, chicken, pasta, and fresh fish selections; all on the cutting edge of culinary delight. The food is as fresh as the market allows. The true epicurean will agree that our efforts are apparent to both the eyes and the palate, from the appetizer through the handmade desserts.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 443-9505
Website
http://www.bouldercork.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have 3 different banquet rooms available for hosting rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, anniversaries, showers, wedding dinners and family reuinons. In the business world we do business meetings, boardroom dinners, financial seminars, pharmaceutical presentations, and group lunches and dinners

Location
3295 30th Street, Boulder, CO 80301
Area
Boulder
Cross Street
Iris
Parking details
Private Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,271 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boulder Area
Best Overall
Boulder Area
Best Service
Boulder Area
American
Boulder Area
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Boulder Cork offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "exceptional service." Known for its "prime rib and filet with bearnaise sauce," the restaurant consistently exceeds expectations. Happy Hour is a highlight, offering great value. Despite some noise complaints, diners praise the "warm atmosphere" and "friendly staff."

3,271 Reviews

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KristinaAnn VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
No thanks! Never aging. First off it’s like a retirement facility. Food is tasteless and bland- but at a premium price. We’ll never go back. On paper this place looks great. In person awful. Prime rib 3/4 fat. Zero flavor. No thanks. Unless you are 65 and over pass.
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JacquelineBoulder
Denver10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure and never disappointed! The Happy Hour menu is great!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been coming here 30 years. It’s a romantic spot that is great for happy hour.
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Steve
Denver2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Enjoyed the experience and the staff was friendly. The Server needed more training and got one of the meals incorrect. They reduced the price as a way to make it up which was very professional. Will go back again.
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Mary beth
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great dinner with happy hour prices. The saki salmon was cooked perfectly and delicious. We were seated in a quiet area. The staff tuned in to the age of my friend(93) and seated us in a quiet area. Wait staff were attentive. The Cork is a long time Boulder classic.
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AJ VIP
Denver11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There is nothing like meeting friends at the Cork— delicious food, drink and perfect place dke conversation… Fun energy and great, attentive service—
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Dora Lee
Richmond18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We picked this restaurant because it was listed in a search for steak restaurants in Boulder, CO. It was a wonderful surprise to learn it was the same restaurant I used to enjoy as a special place to go when I lived in this area during college at CU in the early 70's! The food was delicious, service excellent, and birthday dessert for my husband was HUGE and more than enough to share with all of us!
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adam
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, great setting and service. My steak was perfectly cooked and all of the sides were outstanding. Dessert (mud pie) was huge and not overly sweet. Wonderful experience and we’ll be back!
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Lindy VIP
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service. Love this place . We will be back for sure
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Alan
Denver20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, The Cork lived up to its usual quality! We enjoyed all of the food and service. A winner every time!
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FAQs

Boulder Cork offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 443-9505.

Boulder Cork is rated 4.8 stars by 3271 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

10 Mar 2025

11:30 pm

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3295 30th Street, Boulder, CO 80301

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Iris
Area
Boulder
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bouldercork.com/
Phone number
(303) 443-9505
Private party facilities
We have 3 different banquet rooms available for hosting rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, anniversaries, showers, wedding dinners and family reuinons. In the business world we do business meetings, boardroom dinners, financial seminars, pharmaceutical presentations, and group lunches and dinners

Boulder Cork

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