Blackbelly

“Stellar food. The market side has incredible sandwiches, and, to me, the best breakfast burritos in town. The butcher is great and always ready to discuss meats and what to do with them. The various market selections they have as well are great. I’m a particular fan of the hot sauces and their daily fresh breads, like the seeded sourdough and focaccia. Their chocolate chip cookies are great but I do miss when they had tahini chocolate chip cookies. On the restaurant side, it gets even better. Really a fantastic special occasion meal, or really any night you’re feeling like some top tier food. Really chill vibe too. They host special events occasionally, so keep an eye out.”

“Blackbelly is our favorite restaurant in Boulder and this visit was excellent from start to finish. The housemade focaccia and seeded sourdough with butter and vegetable ash salt were fantastic, and the marinated olives were bright and flavorful. The grilled sprouting broccoli with anchovy vinaigrette and Aleppo had great char and depth, and the confit mushrooms with spigarello and chile oil were rich and earthy. The roasted half chicken was tender and comforting, and the Denver steak (medium rare) was perfectly cooked with a silky demi-glace and piquillo pepper chimichurri. Everything paired beautifully with a glass of Sangiovese. Service was warm and attentive, the atmosphere relaxed and comfortable. Highly recommend.”

“We couldn’t decide what to order and asked the staff for recommendations. The top suggestion was the pig ears—we decided to be adventurous and gave them a try, and they were incredible! For dinner, I went with the lamb, my husband chose the Delmonico steak, and we shared a side of broccoli. Every dish was delicious. Sitting at the chef’s counter was a highlight, too—we loved watching all the action in the kitchen. Highly recommend for both the food and the lively, interactive experience!”

“Really just an all around wonderful dining experience. Myself and my team spent a week in Boulder. We all agreed this was our favorite restaurant 🍽️ and we visited some really good places 👍. The overall ambiance is wonderful with a locker of meat showing 👀. The bar in the back was very quaint 😊. The star of the show was the food for sure. Excellent flavors. Everything cooked just perfectly. The service was on point and very well done. I had some very delicious scallops. I know it might be odd to order at a beef place, but they were excellent and I was in the mood for some. Very moist and delicious. Not cooked too long. Just an excellent dish. We had several appetizers, an amazing bread and a wonderful beef tartar. The menu even satisfied our vegetarian team member. I assure you you will enjoy this place for its food and everything else.”

“I brought my family to Blackbelly Market and Restaurant to try something new, and we were not disappointed. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with beautiful bar seating and open table seating throughout. If you’re looking for a very private or intimate dining experience, this may not be the ideal spot, as tables are fairly close together, but it wasn’t an issue for us and is simply something to be aware of. The wait staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Everyone seemed to work well together and genuinely enjoy what they do, which always makes for a great dining experience. We ordered a variety of drinks like wine, an Old Fashioned, and beer and all were well prepared and enjoyable. Pricing felt very fair, especially considering current drink prices. For our main dishes, we ordered the chicken, short rib pasta, and burgers. Everything was well seasoned and full of flavor. We did have a small hiccup with the chicken dish, but it was handled promptly, which speaks volumes about their customer service. Portions were well balanced and satisfying without being excessive, with just enough left over to take a bite or two home. I also loved that they offer a seasonal menu; it makes the experience feel thoughtful and special. The dishware itself is high-quality and upscale, adding to the overall presentation. We truly enjoyed our visit and left happy and full. Blackbelly is definitely worth checking out.”