6 family-friendly restaurants in Boulder

🍕 The Sink (1165 13th St.): Boulder's oldest restaurant is a popular gathering spot for graduates to get the hair of the dog to make it through the ceremony.

• If you go: Make sure to sign the ceiling or wall to include your name in Boulder history. Then get the Buff Mac.

🌮 The Rio Grande (1101 Walnut St.): It's also Cinco de Mayo week, so why not kill two birds with one stone and enjoy the Rio's classic margs.

• If you go: Keep an eye on the weather. If the skies are clear, The Rio has some dramatic rooftop views.

🍣 Hapa (1048 Pearl St.): Sake and sushi isn't a bad way to celebrate your pending entry into the professional world. Hapa was founded in Boulder and now has a location right in the heart of downtown.

• If you go: Just so you aren't caught off guard by your mother ordering the "multiple orgasm roll," be aware Hapa has some racy menu items.

🍷 The OAK at Fourteenth (1400 Pearl St.): Hey, if the folks are paying, you might as well go classy.

• Stop by: OAK will have extended hours for graduation week, 4-9pm Wednesday and Thursday and 4-10pm on Friday.

🍔 The Dark Horse (2922 Baseline Road): On the other hand, if you are paying, get the starving student meal special while you still have your school ID.

• The latest: This Boulder landmark may only have a few graduation ceremonies left at its current address.

🥞 The Buff Restaurant (2600 Canyon Blvd.): This breakfast and brunch staple has entertained former President Obama, the Man vs. Food guy and, of course, Coach Prime.

• If you go: Try the saddlebags, pancakes with breakfast meats tucked inside.