The story
Steakhouse No. 316 occupies a handsome space at 1922 13th Street in downtown Boulder, bringing the kind of unhurried, fine-dining steakhouse experience that Colorado's mountain towns have long embraced. The restaurant is part of CP Restaurant Group, the same team behind acclaimed Aspen establishments, and that pedigree shows in every detail — from the polished room to the precision on the plate.
The menu centers on fine prime steaks and chops, the backbone of any serious American steakhouse. A few dishes have already earned their place as house signatures: the Branding Iron onion rings, a seafood assortment called the 316 Plateau, and a decadent bread pudding that rounds out a meal on a deeply satisfying note. The tableside Caesar salad — prepared the old-fashioned way, at your table — has drawn particular praise from guests, one of whom called it reason enough alone to return.
A five-star Yelp reviewer described the space as "gorgeous, elegant, and timeless," singling out the service and "an absolutely perfectly-prepared filet." That combination of atmosphere and execution is what keeps a steakhouse relevant.
Wine Spectator recognized Steakhouse No. 316 with its Best of Award of Excellence in 2022 — a distinction reserved for restaurants that go well beyond a standard list, offering depth, breadth, and genuine expertise in their wine program. For guests who take their bottle as seriously as their cut, this is meaningful assurance.
The kitchen opens seven days a week at 4:30 pm, with dine-in, takeout, and curbside pickup all available — a range of options that reflects how Boulder actually eats, without compromising the core experience of a proper American steakhouse dinner.
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