Restaurant in Boulder, United States
Steakhouse No. 316
275Pearl PointsWine-led steak night
About Steakhouse No. 316
Book Steakhouse No. 316 for a polished Boulder dinner when steakhouse comfort and a serious wine list are the priority. Its 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and Star Wine List recognition make it stronger for bottle-led special occasions than for casual, experimental dining.
In Boulder's evening dining window, Steakhouse No. 316 is best framed around the details that are actually confirmed: daily 4:30–10 PM hours, a smart-casual dress code, wine recognition from Wine Spectator and Star Wine List in 2026. That makes it a stronger fit for a planned dinner than for a loosely researched drop-in.
For someone who has been once, the second visit should be planned around the same verified strengths rather than invented specifics. Use it when the table wants a polished Boulder dinner and cares about a restaurant with outside wine recognition. The confirmed information supports an evening plan and a smart-casual occasion; it does not support claims about lunch, specific dishes, seating formats, group capacity, or special dietary accommodations.
Use it for a polished Boulder dinner, not the broadest Boulder night out
The smart booking case is occasion-driven: birthday dinner, client meal, date night, or another evening where a smart-casual setting and confirmed wine recognition matter. It is less useful if the table needs verified details about a lighter menu, a particular service style, or a specific dining format. In that case, Bramble & Hare may fit a different brief better.
Because confirmed detail is strongest around hours, dress code, wine recognition, the safest way to plan is dinner-first: pick the night for the occasion, then decide whether Steakhouse No. 316 is the right Boulder choice or whether another category makes more sense. For broader planning, 's full Boulder restaurants guide is more useful than stretching this into an all-purpose recommendation.
What to do on a second or third visit
On a return visit, choose it when the wine recognition and smart-casual dinner setting matter to the table. On a third visit, make it the dependable planned-evening option rather than the experimental one. If the group wants a different Boulder dinner direction, compare it with Stella's Cucina or Oak at Fourteenth. Steakhouse No. 316 earns the slot when the decision is a polished Boulder dinner backed by confirmed wine accolades, not when the group needs detailed menu or service promises that are not verified here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Steakhouse No. 316?
Bar seating is not confirmed in the verified information available here. What is confirmed is that Steakhouse No. 316 is in Boulder and lists dinner hours daily from 4:30–10 PM. If bar seating matters to your plan, check directly with the restaurant before going.
Does Steakhouse No. 316 handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-accommodation details are not confirmed in the verified information available here. Diners with allergies, restrictions, or specific needs should check the venue's official channels before booking.
Is Steakhouse No. 316 good for a special occasion?
It can be a sensible special-occasion choice if you want a smart-casual Boulder dinner with confirmed wine recognition. Steakhouse No. 316 has Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition and Star Wine List recognition for 2026.
Is lunch or dinner better at Steakhouse No. 316?
Dinner is the confirmed service window. The listed hours are 4:30–10 PM every day, no lunch hours are verified here.
Can Steakhouse No. 316 accommodate groups?
Specific group-capacity details are not confirmed in the verified information available here. If you are planning for a larger party, check the venue's official channels before booking.
What are alternatives to Steakhouse No. 316 in Boulder?
For a different Boulder dinner plan, consider Bramble & Hare, Oak at Fourteenth, Stella's Cucina, Spruce Farm & Fish, or Boulder Dushanbe Tea House. Use those comparisons to match the occasion rather than assuming Steakhouse No. 316 covers every dining brief.
Location
1922 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302
Boulder, United States
Compare Steakhouse No. 316
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steakhouse No. 316 | Boulder | , | Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (2026); Star Wine List (2026) | , |
| Bramble & Hare | Boulder | American | , | $$$ |
| Oak at Fourteenth | Boulder | Contemporary | , | $$$ |
| Stella's Cucina | Boulder | Italian | , | $$$ |
| Spruce Farm & Fish | Boulder | , | , | , |
| Boulder Dushanbe Tea House | Boulder | Eastern European | , | $$$ |
How Steakhouse No. 316 Boulder compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants contemporary Boulder cooking instead of a steakhouse night, book Oak at Fourteenth. If the occasion calls for Italian, choose Stella's Cucina.
How Steakhouse No. 316 compares in Boulder
Steakhouse No. 316 is the Boulder pick when the table wants a classic steakhouse-style dinner with stronger wine credentials. Bramble & Hare is better for a farm-driven American meal at a similar $$$ level, while Oak at Fourteenth is the sharper cross-shop for contemporary cooking rather than steakhouse comfort.
Stella's Cucina makes more sense for Italian and a softer date-night brief. Spruce Farm & Fish is the safer alternative when the group wants a broader hotel-restaurant style meal, while Boulder Dushanbe Tea House is the better call for a more distinctive setting and Eastern European direction.
For value, the choice depends on what the table will use: the wine-recognized steakhouse format gives Steakhouse No. 316 the stronger special-occasion argument, but Bramble & Hare and Oak at Fourteenth are more flexible for diners who want Boulder contemporary cooking without committing the night to steakhouse richness.
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