Classic old school long time Boulder steakhouse outside of downtown. Charming ambience and high end service. Big fan of the HH menu. Recent visit had the wedge salad (super chilled - delish) and prime rib. Prime rib was rare as requested. IncludedsSides of mashed potatoes and broccolini could have been more proportional imho. Really good Arnold Palmer. Inexpensive? No, but reasonable value for a Boulder steakhouse read more

Came for my husbands birthday dinner. We didnt have a reservation but was able to sit at the bar. Bartenders were friendly and provided great service. The mini cork on the martini was so darn cute! We got the cheese plate, wedge, bread service (dont skip on this), the prime ny strip, loaded baked potato, and the seasonal veggie was snap peas. We enjoyed everything! read more

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I'll be frank: Our food was mediocre, at best. The beef was mainly fat and grizzle -- so much so, I had to send it back. The server was absolutely stressed -- and barely present. When I asked for a straw , and again a second time, -he arrived back 10 minutes later, with an unwrapped straw in hand. Would I ever eat there again? You guessed it. NO read more

Amazing Dinner! Food and Service were amazing as always. Delicious steaks and sandwiches. read more

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Welp, I met my friends at the Cork again last night. The happy hour food was just okay, my grilled fish/veggie dish was horrible and the sangria was crap. The worst part was the noise. Two large parties near us were incredibly loud. We had to yell to have any conversation. I. Going to try to talk my friends into meeting at a different restaurant next time. read more

We have been dining at the Cork for decades and over all that time we have seen, and usually enjoyed , the many changes. Tonight we celebrated my husband's birthday. Our meals , prime rib and my scallops were both very good. Our table was ready even a bit prior to reservation. time. The meal was served timely and both were great. Fewer restaurants serve prime rib anymore which is my husband's birthday meal of choice. One of our joys of the Cork is the servers and other staff. They are cordial, attentive, and helpful. Tonight we had Daniel and he was completely delightful. We had our photo taken for the celebration and enjoyed "reviewing " the many pictures from the prior decades of our visits. A lovely reliable restaurant. read more

We have been here a bunch of times, and it never disappoints. However it just even went up a Kotch in my book this week when I tried the Prime Rib Sandwich for the first time, at my husband's advice - courtesy of his business partner. Oh my god! Melt in your mouth amazingness!!! And I LOVE prime rib! Probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had, and I LOVE sandwiches. Definitely the best prime rib sandwich! Oh, and for dessert, the piece of cheesecake we had for dessert was amazing and like - real - NY cheesecake too! read more

Visited this Boulder staple with a larger party and had the best service from Barry and team. The grilled artichoke is so well executed --simple and perfect. The happy hour specials are honored at the table and they are really good prices on basic drinks, wine and beer. They also have a bunch of apps and mains on special too. We enjoyed the prime rib (really what you expect) and the trout. Nicely done!! read more

We went on a double-date to dinner at Boulder Cork. We made a reservation in advance (recommended). Our waiter was very friendly and we were seated at the time of our reservation. We ordered the Boulder Cork salad to share as a starter and I had the Sake Salmon for dinner. I chose the Boulder Cork salad because it seemed to be the healthiest salad on the menu. Overall, I liked the salad, but would've preferred it without the macadamia nuts. The sake salmon was cooked well and had great flavor but it was too saucy for me and I didn't care for the veggies, they seemed to be frozen or canned and not fresh. My husband ordered the filet and the couple we were with ordered a surf and turf meal and a sake salmon. They all enjoyed their food a lot. Also to note, we didn't realize the restaurant closed at 8PM and our dinner reservation was at 7:15. We stayed at the restaurant until 10 and none of the staff came over to try and kick us out. We had great conversation, laughed, and reminisced, even after closing. We are grateful to the staff for letting us stay! read more

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Great food, great wine, great ambience. I will definitely be back for the Bordeaux wines!!

Delicious food, outstanding taste, loved the grilled artichoke! Our server, Daniel, was friendly, attentive, and made our experience extra special. Loved our table in a little corner, perfect atmosphere when celebrating an anniversary. read more

I'm elated to share that this business continues to go above and beyond for their clients - both regarding in-house service & food as well as projects/activities involving their lot and landscaping. Their staff called to apologize for the noise & make it right in my eyes. I'm so thankful for their understanding and compassion. I wanted to be sure to come here and update my review to share that they did reach out to me regarding my recent concern. I'm happy to be calling myself their customer again. read more

Boulder Cork - Yummy dessert shared with a friend in town from Tennessee (early Sept) - Steakhouses Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Okay, I really need to update my review of The Cork. It's like any good marriage: sometimes it is rather disappointing but mostly it's pretty good to totally awesome! It's so great in so many ways so often that when I am disappointed I feel like I've been ripped off but that's so unfair! The Cork is a tried and true wonderful restaurant which I will continue to count on and enjoy...and when something is off I will work with the staff to see what we can do to make things better. Thank you Cork chefs and staff! read more

I have lived locally for 15yrs, why have I never been to Boulder Cork ???? made a reservation with ease, the beverage, food was amazing and the staff super attentive, rather large portions for the price, we enjoyed a beautiful evening and plan to return before another 15yrs slips by, thanks Boulder Cork for showing up w style! read more

Fantastic Food, Stellar Service. I Started coming to Boulder Cork as a child in 1969. A staple for my Family, then and still is now. Amazing Restaurant. Home style service and great food options. Check it out, you'll be glad you did. read more

So I have lived in Boulder for 3 1/2 years and I go to Boulder Cork at least once every two weeks or so. I usually go with my wife and family. Tonight they are out of town so I went by myself. I have absolutely no problem spending money on a good meal, but I do not like to feel nickel and dimed I was very surprised to see that they are now charging $2.50 for bread This is not about the money in any way, as it is just $2.50 At the same time, this is a very nice restaurant, and many people that go there are regulars. As far as I'm concerned, I would rather they increase the price of each day by one dollar, which I probably wouldn't even notice Just a bit of feedback, not the biggest deal in the world, but also not at all cool read more

A large party had dinner there last night. I ordered the porter house with mashed potatoes and broccolini. Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon to pair, and the mud pie for dessert. So good! read more

It was a quaint family restaurant . Steak was well done and nicely prepared but it was neutral . Nothing stood out for this being a steak house of uniqueness. I would go back if asked but don't know that I would go back purposely if I were visiting Co again. read more

What a wonderful anniversary dinner experience! The hostess and waitress were so kind, congratulating us on our anniversary (since we marked it in our Open Table reservation). The service was seriously excellent. The food and drinks were so delicious. The atmosphere of the outdoor area with all the plants and string lights was very romantic and calming. And the mud pie for dessert!! Wow. We will absolutely be back. Thank you for a lovely date night, Boulder Cork! read more

Boulder Cork - Mud pie - Steakhouses Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

My husband and I stopped by the Cork on our 31st anniversary for dinner. We didn't have a reservation and were seating immediately in a comfortable booth. Fabulous cocktails ensued, and the next level service began. Our server, Daniel really read our vibe, and explained dishes and made suggestions for us. Overall, the food was killer (I had the halibut with filled and deep fried squash blossoms with a perfect jalepeno sauce - so savory) and my husband had the chicken enchiladas). Dessert was offered gratis because of our anniversary, and Daniel snapped a photo of the two of us with a REAL camera. Beautiful food creatively prepared paired with cocktails that checked every box. All of the other employees were also tuned in to maintaining the comfortable setting while providing upscale attention and food. If you live nearby, treat yourself often. Every bit of this Boulder mainstay is living and breathing for your enjoyment. read more

We dined at Cork for a business dinner this week. This is a really good steakhouse in Boulder. This was a large group so we had a private room in the back. Service was outstanding! While there were great sounding fish specials (which some of us ordered), my philosophy is if your in Colorado, in a steakhouse, you order steak! My filet was excellent! Sides of creamed spinach and mashed potatoes were on point as well. A slice of carrot cake with a cappuccino finished the meal off nicely. If you're in Boulder and looking for a great steak, Cork is a great choice! read more

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Attentive service , good energy although a bit loud , we had reservations and sat in dining room with the early bird discounted menu at 5:00 pm on a Friday . I have been coming to the Cork several times a year for many years & disappointed by this meal . Fish and chips - crunchy breading on the fish but fish was mushy inside no definition , not flaky. Tasted like the fish inside had gone through the blender . I substituted a regular salad for cole slaw , greens were limp and doused in too much dressing . Nothing special about the fries . This lackluster entree from the " happy hour" menu was just under $ 30. Last time I ate at the Cork in Sept of 2025 , they served a bread basket of tasty little muffins & butter before the meal if requested . The bread that was offered for this meal was small chunks of dense bread - some with a piece of olive . Butter with the bread did not taste fresh . In the future if I was bringing out of town guests I would forget the early bird business & hope regular entrees after 6:00 pm were prepared with more finesse & quality . read more

Truly a special place. We went with friends for the first time. Had pre Happy Hour prime rib. Very nice dinner with a reasonable price. The drinks we all ordered were delicious. Because of that experience, my wife and I went back for our anniversary celebration. We ate off the regular menu. I ordered the sake salmon and she ordered a special of steelhead. Both were amazing. Because it was our anniversary they brought us a complimentary mud pie. Oh my goodness, way too much for two people - but we are it all anyway! The service was perfect throughout! read more

I chose The Cork to celebrate my son's 30th birthday. From the beginning our server seemed distracted. We waited a long time for water and bread. We placed our order, a charcuterie board to start and our entrees. I think our waiter forgot to enter the charcuterie order because after about 20 minutes I asked about it and he rushed off and came back with it. The board was just ok. Waited forever for water refills. Finally our food arrived. My flatiron steak was just ok, nothing to rave about. The sake salmon was tasty but the veggies were way overcooked and didn't seem fresh. Trout was good, not outstanding. I had stated on the reservation form that it was my son's birthday. And I mentioned it to the server as we were seated. No one acknowledged this so when we left it felt counter climatic. Our $200 (plus tip) meal was really not worth it. I've enjoyed The Cork in the past but not tonight. read more

My friend and I went for Happy Hour, and I left stuffed and with leftovers. I ordered the coin style margarita and it's delicious! Perfectly balanced and just like I like them sweet and tart! My friend had a dirty Marti in and I was torn for a minute about which to order as it was equally delicious. For food, we ordered the house made chips with blue cheese and this alone could have been a meal in which I still couldn't have eaten it all. Definitely a sharing dish! Sooooo tasty. The arugula on top makes the dish fee not so heavy and balances the fat from the chips and cheese. Delicious! We both ordered a green Chili burger and while the green chilies are mild they add a fresh, green taste that turns a burger into a gourmet meal. I would definitely get this again and even my husband who got the leftovers said it was the best burger he's had in a while. The wait staff is friendly and helpful. And when there was an issue with my friend's order it was taken care of quickly. I will be visiting again for sure. read more

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My favorite restaurant in Boulder. Happy Hour is wonderful. Deserts are stupendous. Service has been excellent. Great for birthdays or other celebrations! read more

Dinner with colleagues at The Cork. Restaurant is good sized and easily accommodated our party of 10 on a Thursday. Prices are high. Not sure how it compares with other fine dining in the area but this place was expensive. Staff was delightful and very knowledgeable. Extensive wine and cocktail menu. Lobster ravioli was a big hit. I loved the almond crusted bri and the meat and cheese board was tasty. For entree's most of us had the 8oz filet. It was cooked perfectly and had a variety of sauce options. A few had the bone in cowboy which was massive and flavorful. Sides are large enough to share. The cork potatoes were just little fried potatoes but tasty. Smoked mashed potatoes were delicious as was the broccolini. Leave room for dessert. The mud pie is a meal in itself and big enough for 2-4 to share. This was a very nice pleasant evening. read more

We got put into a small back room with three other groups of people. Much older than us . I don't go out to eat with my husband to sit in an enclosed room. I can eat privately with him at home and not spend the money. We go out to be with people and not to be in a small room. I didn't say anything- I should have. Also the waiter was always in a rush and wanted to answer his questions to us himself. Basically, he didn't listen to us. I was sorely disappointed in our visit. The food was also meh. Possibly because of the complete lack of ambiance. We used to like going to the Cork, not sure if we'll ever go back. read more

Went to cork happy hour today Had the worst nachos ever 8 ounce happy hour prime rib 4 ounces of fat Happy hour mud pie bites just whipped cream with dollop of ice cream buried in there somewhere Worst service I've received at cork in 40 years of going there Trying 316 steakhouse next time read more

If you fancy dining with geriatrics in an olive garden atmosphere, roll up. Anemic fish n chips with a burger that fell apart upon touching it. Even the fries were sad. Classic legacy joint running on the fumes of yesteryears glory. Zero stars. read more

not gonna lie... i was expecting more. we started out with the caprese and peach salad which was really good! however afterwards, we waited at least an hour for our entrees to come out cold. the salmon salad was just unappealing to the eye. i am a mashed potato connoisseur but the smoked mashed potatoes were awful. the smokey flavor was just not good - and it wasn't like a butter or fluffy kind of potato either. the service was good besides the hour wait. however overall, i won't be coming back here. read more

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Good Food, Amazing Service & Great Carrot Cake! The food is Top Shelf!Enjoyed the Paradise Mule Mock-tail. Our personal server Teale was exceptional. read more

Boulder Cork - The Wedge - Steakhouses Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

My meal cost over $100-2drinks, p]smallest prime rib and creamed spinach. The rib was tough and stringy. The spinach was over-salted. Incredible that, with the rib at that price, the spinach cost extra. My husband and I will not be returning. read more

Service was excellent, Ambiance good. The food not so good. The Artichoke $13 on happy hour was Terrill overcooked mushy and service with an off putting curry Mayo. The Caesar salad if you can call it that was weird, shredded mozzarella (I think) a dressing that was not a Caesar dressing and weird dry coupons. I did not order an entree because I thought it would disappoint. The Boulder Cork use to be fantastic read more

My husband and I were looking for a new place to try for date night. It turns out that our "new" experience has been in business since 1969. We really enjoyed a lovely dinner at Boulder Cork. The service was fantastic. I honestly can't say enough about every employee that we encountered and how amazing they were. The food was just as good. My husband had prime rib and I had a flatiron steak. We started with crab cakes which the husband said were delicious. The steaks were cooked perfectly to our requests and the sides were so good too. To accompany the flatiron steak was a bright herbaceous chimichurri sauce, asparagus, and roasted potatoes. Everything was just wonderful, including the atmosphere of the restaurant. I'm so glad we tried a "new" place! read more

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Very disappointing. Exceedingly disappointing. Cork describes itself as being "a fine dining tradition," but our entire experience, from drinks to food to service, was beyond lackluster. We walked away having received the clear impression that Cork is just going through the motions, providing only the bare mediocre minimum. Several people recommended to us Cork's happy hour, so we visited to assess the place before returning for a real dinner. (Given our first experience, we won't be returning.) The drinks. Let's start with the drinks. Poorly made and watered down. Maceo ordered a Buffalo Stampede ($13), which the menu described as containing Buffalo Trace bourbon, whisky barrel-aged bitters, Vermont maple syrup, with an Amarena cherry. Sounded excellent, but the drink he received was nearly all ice, giving him about four mouthfuls of watery liquid. One of the worst cocktails he has had in quite a while. My martini, mediocre, had shards of ice in it. The food. Nothing fine dining about it. Pure mediocrity, made by people who have no feel or care for cooking. The menu described my Grilled Fish Bowl as "fresh fish over green rice and veggies with a coconut curry sauce." Should have been delicious, however... The tiny piece of fish was way overcooked- dry and unpleasant. The rice was white, not green. The veggies were nearly non-existent. And the coconut curry sauce was simply coconut milk with a little of the curry paste that can be found at Asian grocery stores for 79 cents per can. And there was very little rice and even less curry sauce. I can make a similar but infinitely better version of this dish at home in 30 minutes. Maceo ordered the nachos with smoked chicken and jalapenos. How is it possible to mess up nachos? Somehow, Cork did. The dish was dry, flavorless, with scant toppings. Desperately needed moisture and acid. The scant bit of cheese was dried to oblivion by a salamander. The black beans were straight out a can. The flavorless pico de gallo, which, though bland, could have added moisture, consisted of about one tablespoonful. The chicken was diced into little, dry cubes. And, oddly, the few toppings that did exist were added mostly to one half of the chips, and not the other. One of the worst plates of nachos we've ever had. Service was disappointing. Our server was clearly bored, disconnected, and perfunctory. We rarely saw him. We had high hopes for Cork, but the place couldn't seem to do anything right, even at a minimally successful level. read more

I was not impressed by the food, perhaps it was because we ordered seafood and not steaks. We had the shrimp cocktail, the shrimps were overcooked and the shells seemed to have been removed by someone who had never peeled a shrimp before. I had the pan fried trout, the sauce was good, but the spinach and mac and cheese side just didn't seem to go with the fish. The plating was also not to the level for this type of restaurant. read more

Boulder Cork - Shrimp cocktail, the shrimps were overcooked. - Steakhouses Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Jim Rome is right. The prime rib here is exceptional. Pretty much the only thing to order. Gotta try it at least once.

Came with a customer on their suggestion on business travel. One wanted the Halibut, the other salmon and I wanted veggies /whole food plant based and some quinoa beets and maybe potato and mushrooms. Had the paleo chocolate ice cream (coconut ice cream) very awesome All left happy and satisfied. A shorter then normal review but anvery good spot and great food!!! Chris our server was cheery and fantastic. Bus staff keep water and all beverages full table cleared swifty and kept tidy. All good. My read more

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I have been obsessed with going to Cork for some time now, but now that things have been a lot busier for them, I don't think they can give the same level of care to their dishes. I absolutely loved their lobster ravioli but whatever change they made to the recipe, it's no where as rich or delicious anymore. My partner ordered a dish that kind of seemed liked they just threw it on the plate. Things are still pretty busy here and the staff is fantastic, so hopefully the food improves! read more

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