Brasserie Ten Ten
Central Boulder, Boulder
Restaurant in Boulder, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Brasserie Ten Ten is the Boulder pick when the meal needs to feel polished without becoming a hard-to-book project. It is strongest for dates, family celebrations, group dinners where an easy reservation and classic brasserie mood matter more than awards or a tightly defined chef-led format.
About Brasserie Ten Ten
Brasserie Ten Ten is a Boulder venue with hours that cover evenings daily, with earlier openings Tuesday through Sunday. That makes the basic planning picture fairly clear: it can be considered for an evening plan any day of the week, it also has earlier openings on most days. Its smart casual dress code gives guests a clear expectation for what to wear. Plan around its daily evening availability, earlier openings most days, defined dress expectation, while checking menu format, price point, chef, signature dishes, or private-dining arrangements directly if those details matter to your visit.
Use the basics to decide whether it fits your plan: Brasserie Ten Ten is open Mon: 4–9 PM; Tue–Thu: 11:30 AM–9 PM; Fri: 11:30 AM–10 PM; Sat: 10 AM–10 PM; and Sun: 10 AM–9 PM. Those hours give it different planning uses across the week: Monday is an evening-only option, Tuesday through Friday have earlier openings, the weekend schedule starts earlier. Guests with specific needs around service style, cuisine details, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or group capacity should check directly before building the venue into a tightly scheduled plan.
Planning your visit
For planning, the hours create several possible time windows, the smart casual dress code gives guests a clear baseline for what to wear without requiring formal framing. That baseline can help when coordinating a meal after other Boulder plans, especially when the group needs a venue open during the desired window. For group plans, check booking difficulty, private dining, seat count, overall fit directly rather than assuming it will be a low-friction group option. If you are building a shortlist, Zoe Ma Ma may be another option to compare. Centro Mexican Kitchen is also worth considering as another Boulder dining choice.
If awards, a listed chef, a published price tier, or a named signature dish matter to your decision, confirm those details directly. Brasserie Ten Ten’s value case for planning rests on its Boulder location, operating hours, smart casual dress code, plus whatever the venue shares through its own channels. This is especially important if the meal is attached to a larger itinerary, a group outing, or a visit where timing matters. For a broader Boulder shortlist, use the Boulder restaurants guide, or plan the rest of the trip through the Boulder hotels and bars guides.
Planning details
- Location
- 1011 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
- Reservations
- Book on Tock
- Website
- brasserietenten.com
- Phone
- +13039981010
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Brasserie Ten Ten translates the European brasserie into a mountain-college-city context, pairing professional-level cooking with an approachable, civic-room feel. The zinc-edged bar anchors a room designed for variable rhythms: solo meals at the counter, quick weekday plates, and lingering multi-course dinners. It leans toward a relaxed sophistication rather than formal ceremony, fitting neatly into Walnut Street’s mixed, working-and-visiting crowd. The corner street presence makes the place feel integrated with the neighborhood — neither a remote destination nor a tourist trap — and the overall tone invites lingering, conversation, and repeat visits.
Best For
This is a true all-day brasserie that suits a range of visits: solo lunches at the bar, casual after-work stops, leisurely weekend brunches, and two-hour dinner reservations for dates or group meals. Its downtown, corner location and walk-in-friendly setup make it convenient for quick plates during the workday, while the full-service dining room accommodates longer dinners. Groups and solo diners both find appropriate seating options, and the menu’s breadth supports varied occasions without feeling like a single-purpose room.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the brasserie classics that define the menu: the steak frites, bouillabaisse, and moules marinière are signature hits and good measures of the kitchen’s approach. If you’re alone or want a quicker meal, take a seat at the zinc-edged bar; the description explicitly invites bar dining. For a longer, multi-course evening, reserve a table — the restaurant balances walk-ins and reservations, so bookings suit two-hour dinners while walk-ins work for more spontaneous visits.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, vibrant dining room with mosaic-tiled floors, high ceilings, and effervescent energy echoing lively conversations.
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Vibe
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- steak frites
- bouillabaisse
- moules marinière
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If you cannot get the table
Try SALT first for a nearby Boulder dinner with a comparable occasion use case. For a more casual group that cares more about energy and flexibility than a brasserie mood, choose Centro Mexican Kitchen.
Restaurant context
How Brasserie Ten Ten compares in Boulder
Choose Brasserie Ten Ten when the priority is an easy, polished dinner that can handle a celebration or group without much planning stress. Compared with Vinca on Pearl and Jill's Restaurant, it reads as the lower-friction choice: better for diners who want a classic downtown meal rather than a more deliberate occasion format.
Zoe Ma Ma is the value play, with a Chinese, $ profile that makes it a better fit for a quick casual meal than a dressed-up night. Centro Mexican Kitchen is the better call for a louder, more casual group meal, while Brasserie Ten Ten suits a table that wants the evening to feel calmer and more composed.
SALT is the closer cross-shop if the group wants a contemporary Boulder dinner with a similar downtown-occasion use case. Brasserie Ten Ten has the edge for ease and broad appeal; SALT is the one to compare when the decision is less about convenience and more about the exact mood of the room.
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Compare Brasserie Ten Ten
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Ten Ten | Boulder | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Vinca on Pearl | Boulder | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Jill's Restaurant | Boulder | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Centro Mexican Kitchen | Boulder | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Zoe Ma Ma | Boulder | Chinese | $ | 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Restaurants2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| SALT | Boulder | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Brasserie Ten Ten accommodate groups?
Its hours may work for a range of plans, but group capacity, private dining, booking details should be confirmed directly before comparing it with places like SALT or Vinca on Pearl.
Is Brasserie Ten Ten good for a special occasion?
It may fit a special occasion if the schedule and smart casual dress code match the tone you want. Confirm any celebration needs, such as occasion packages, private rooms, tasting menus, or reservation requirements, before comparing it with another option such as Jill's Restaurant.
What should a first-timer know about Brasserie Ten Ten?
Start with the basics: Brasserie Ten Ten is in Boulder, has a smart casual dress code, is open Mon 4–9 PM; Tue–Thu 11:30 AM–9 PM; Fri 11:30 AM–10 PM; Sat 10 AM–10 PM; and Sun 10 AM–9 PM.
Is an earlier or later visit better at Brasserie Ten Ten?
The hours include earlier openings Tuesday through Sunday and evening hours every day. Choose the time that fits your schedule, check directly if you need a particular menu or service.
What are alternatives to Brasserie Ten Ten in Boulder?
Use Vinca on Pearl, Jill's Restaurant, Centro Mexican Kitchen, Zoe Ma Ma, or SALT as other Boulder dining options to compare. Brasserie Ten Ten makes the most sense to evaluate when its hours and smart casual dress code fit your plans.
What should I wear to Brasserie Ten Ten?
Brasserie Ten Ten lists a smart casual dress code. Keep the outfit neat and relaxed rather than formal, choose something appropriate for a Boulder venue visit.
