The midwinter feast of our ancient ancestors is thought to be the ancestor of the Christmas dinner we enjoy today. Archaeological excavations have uncovered that pork and beef were the most commonly served meats at pagan midwinter solstice feasts.

Boulder has a number of excellent restaurants where you can spend Christmas Eve. Based on the most recent Yelp reviews, here are the top 7 Rated Restaurants in Boulder, Colorado for Christmas Eve dinner:

1 – Steakhouse No. 316

2 – Chautauqua Dining Hall

3 –  Brasserie Ten Ten

4 –  Flagstaff House Restaurant

5 – 1914 House Restaurant

6 – Black Cat Bistro

7 – The Kitchen American Bistro