Amateur bartenders and cocktail lovers alike flock to Salt, where you can pick a spirit, a flavouring and a style – sangria, Collins or sour, say – and the bartender will mix your custom drink. Equally tempting are the house cocktails – Salt won the Boulder's best mixologist competition in 2012 and 2013 – which use unexpected ingredients such as cilantro (coriander), fig and Serrano peppers. The sophisticated atmosphere is typical of Boulder's West End, and the emphasis on local drinks – including gin, whiskey, vodka and tequila made by Colorado companies – is typical of the city as a whole.1047 Pearl Street, +1 303 444 7258, saltthebistro.com.

SALT, located in the historic Tom's Tavern building on the west end of the walking mall at 1047 Pearl Street, SALT is a wonderful destination for parties of up to 100 people. With the local and sustainable food menu, speakeasy style SALT Cellar complete with pre-prohibition style cocktails, and wood burning oven and grill, SALT is the perfect place to host your warm and friendly holiday function. All styles of events and menus available including lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Feb. 29’s big CineCHEF tasting event during the Boulder International Film Festival at Rembrandt Yard will feature fare from the following chefs: Michael Bertozzi of The Kitchen, Rich Byers from Jill's, Gage Hascall-Dove of Blackbelly, Bradford Heap from Salt, Kevin Kidd of 24 Carrot Bistro, Sheila Lucero of Jax Fish House, Jeremy McGinty from River & Woods, and Bob Sargent with Savory Cuisines Catering. Tickets: biff1.com/cinechef

The Kitchen, Salt, JAX Fish House and Centro are all local favorites and are easily found just a short walk from The Bradley Inn. A summer dinner at Chautauqua Dining Hall and afterwards a show at the famous Chautauqua Auditorium is a local's favorite way to spend a perfect evening in Boulder. Or dine above the city lights with haute-American cuisine from the famous Flag Staff House restaurant.

The expansive, industrial chic dining room at SALT is the perfect place to spend time with friends, family, or even a few friendly strangers. The inviting entrance, situated on a busy corner of Pearl Street, welcomes guests into a restaurant that almost feels like a lodge (especially on a cold day). When the weather is nicer, head to the patio to enjoy a flatbread or a local brew.

After a long day exploring Boulder’s historic downtown area, freshen up at your hotel before heading out for the night. We recommend making a reservation at SALT The Bistro -one of the best farm-to-table eateries in the area!. Conveniently located right on Pearl Street, this trendy restaurant serves up organic fare sourced entirely from a handful of local farms and ranches.

Local Soul Patch Farm provides Salt with its amazing ingredients to bring guests fresh, organic, produce and meats at a reasonable price-point. For lunch, try the juicy Tom's Tavern Burger or, for something healthier, the Roasted Beet Salad. For dinner, indulge in the Pastured Flank Steak with pan roasted potatoes or the Wild Alaskan Salmon.

Farm-to-table eateries are a growing trend across the nation, and there’s no doubt that they fit right in on Pearl Street in Boulder. Salt sources their organic food from their own farm, Soul Patch Farm, and boasts a 99% GMO free kitchen. For a brunch that is both aware and delicious, try the Boulder Lamb Meatballs with polenta and tomato.

Perched on a bustling corner of central Pearl Street, SALT has a lovely covered patio lined with flowering potted plants. Inside, you'll find lots of exposed brick, wood and brass accents, and historic charm. The menu delivers, too — SALT is committed to sustainability and sources its ingredients from local Colorado farms.

At SALT in Boulder their mission is sustainability above all else. Their thought is that the shortest distance from the farm to the table is the best way food can be served. And with the added benefit of buying local, SALT gives the opportunity for patrons to support neighbors and friends in the community.

Such multi-starred fine dining as Frasca, Oak at Fourteenth, Corrida, Salt, Black Cat, The Kitchen, Blackbelly and Santo (the latter two owned by Top Chef winner Hosea Rosenberg) and Cafe Aion (the short list!) are in Boulder, as well as myriad lesser-known, yet very worthy, dining spots.

Typically, outdoor dining at Salt is limited to a select few tables. However, its patio now extends across Pearl with ample seating options. Diners will feel as if they are in a charming European village as they sip white wine and watch passersby along Boulder’s main thoroughfare.

SALT restaurant in Boulder is an excellent place for dinner with friends. The menu has a wide variety of items to choose from, and the food is always fresh and delicious. The staff at this Boulder restaurant is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is casual and relaxed.

Let me start by saying that the service at SALT is absolutely fantastic. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and made to feel incredibly welcome. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience.

With one of Pearl Street’s best locations (long-time Boulderites may know it as the Tom’s Tavern building), Salt hits the mark on food, drink and ambiance, with a casual bar and patio upstairs, and a cool late(r) night bar downstairs.

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With a fantastic menu offering delicious options and a great vibe, this place is perfect for those with specific dietary preferences.

Salt is similar to the Kitchen, a little hipper in atmosphere, a little less consistent with food (but still good).