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Food - Boulder Cork, Boulder, CO

Boulder Cork

4.7 (3488)
$31 to $50
American
3295 30th Street, Boulder, CO 80301

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Boulder Cork

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Boulder

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2 people
20:00
Booked 47 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Boulder Cork.

4.7

4.7
(3488)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Boulder Area

    Good for special occasions

  • Boulder Area

    Lively

  • Boulder Area

    American

  • Boulder Area

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boulder Cork delights with "outstanding service," "exceptional food," and a lively yet cozy atmosphere. Renowned for its prime rib and delectable mud pie, it offers a perfect blend of elegance and comfort. The happy hour is a hit with locals, offering "excellent value" and a vibrant dining experience.
3,488 Reviews
  1. Jim Gold

    New York City5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Really disappointed with the food and service. Fist bad experience. Not sure what’s changed.

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  2. Steve

    Denver / Colorado46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A last-minute date night for two octogenarians hungry for good beef. We filled that requirement with prime rib, then overfilled our stomachs with desert - your amazing mud pie. Yes, we ate the whole thing! The only down side was the carrots. They were dry and not hot We will definitely be back.

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  3. Suzanne Gold

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always dependable. Happy hour is good food & reasonable. We had a very enjoyable evening.

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  4. Nancy

    Denver / Colorado10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for happy hour - very reasonable! Staff is all very friendly and professional. Drinks are excellent and food is consistently good. Just always feels comfortable and lively.

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  5. Todd

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent value, especially during their happy hour. High quality experience. Been going here for years.

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  6. Jane

    Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, service was good, but the noise level was horrendous !

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  7. Charles Gold

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and quality. A bit on the pricey side, but very good overall.

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  8. Christine

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat out on the patio and had it all to ourselves. Seemed like a place the locals eat and far enough away from campus to avoid CU crowds. Great food and service. Elegant disges and service but casual enough to feel relaxed.

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  9. Deborah

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had such high expectations for this restaurant and it totally fell flat. The margaritas were badly mixed and weak. Two steaks were perfectly cooked to medium rare but absolutely flavorless. The special catch of the day was pretty bland. The service was impeccable. The place was fully booked and fairly noisy. A nice lively vibe for an autumn evening. Will not go back.

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  10. Donella Gold

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our regular dining at the Cork is all the endorsement needed!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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

FAQs

Yes, Boulder Cork is well suited to a special evening: the owner/description frames it as a place for special nights, and many guests celebrate anniversaries there, often receiving complimentary desserts and a photographed memento.

Portions for sides and desserts tend to be generous, guests note that sides are often large enough to share and the famous mud pie is big enough for 2–4 people to enjoy.

For great value and a lively early-evening scene, visit Boulder Cork during happy hour, reviewers note the happy hour (about 4:30–6:00 pm) is a highlight.

Yes, families are welcome: reviewers mention grandchildren enjoying the burgers and children ordering kids’ mac & cheese, and staff often make family celebrations special with complimentary dessert and a photo memento.

Boulder Cork feels like a classic, cozy steakhouse with a warm, attentive staff and comfortable dining rooms; the back dining room offers a quieter, more intimate option.

Friday evenings are a great pick, guests report enjoying the early‑bird/discounted menu on a Friday, and the restaurant's happy hour is a popular draw.

Boulder Cork fills up during peak visits, especially happy hour and other busy times, so reservations are recommended; the back dining room (the small fireplace room) is the quietest spot for conversation.

Casual Dress is the guideline at Boulder Cork, comfortable clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

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Boulder Cork

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Boulder

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2 people
20:00
Booked 47 times today
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