Dine at Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm
Food & DrinkEasySpringSummerFall
Experience award-winning Buddhist-pioneer cuisine featuring ingredients grown right on-site in the remote town of Boulder.
Itinerary tips
- 1Make reservations online well in advance as this remote destination fills up quickly due to its national acclaim.
- 2Allocate at least two hours for your meal to fully enjoy the multi-course experience and the garden atmosphere.
- 3Drive the Scenic Byway 12 during daylight hours to safely navigate the steep drops and sharp curves of 'The Hogback' leading into Boulder.
- 4Wear layers even in summer, as the high-elevation evening temperatures in Boulder drop significantly once the sun sets.
- 5Budget time to visit the on-site farm stand or gift shop to purchase their signature cookbooks and house-made preserves.
- 6Park in the designated gravel lot adjacent to the Boulder Mountain Lodge; no special permits are required for diners.
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