Chautauqua Dining Hall

• Cuisine(s): American, Traditional
  Hours: Breakfast/lunch: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. daily Dinner: Sun-Thur 5-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 5-10 p.m. (Closed Monday and Tuesday in winter season.)
  Price: $$, $$$
  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, check, ATM/Debit
• Attire: Casual
  Features: Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Delivery, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
  Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
  Alcohol: Full bar
• Reservations: Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties
  Parking: Street

Description

Chautauquas -- cultural and self-improvement centers -- were hot properties in the nineteenth century, but only three remain in the entire country, including the Boulder Chautauqua, founded in 1898. The 26-acre campus is centered on a grand Victorian dining hall, featuring great views of the Flatirons and a menu of American standards. It sits at the base of the Flatirons, Boulder's favorite natural playground, which makes it an ideal location for post-exercise beers and sliders. And given Chautauqua's status as a popular spot to propose, you'll often spot just-engaged (and thrifty) couples lovingly embracing over celebratory martinis.