My girlfriend and I met for lunch yesterday and we hadn't seen each other in a long time. The food…read moreand the service was great and they had a nice patio as well, although we chose to sit inside. The only complaint was the owner was sitting in a booth against the wall doing some work, but while she sat there, she proceeded to talk to her staff from where she was sitting, very loudly, as well as welcoming in guests and talking to the lady sitting next to her. She never got up. The acoustics were not very good and she talked so loud that my friend and I could barely hear each other. It was very annoying. We eventually got up and left because all we could hear was her.

Immediately when walking in, the owner greeted me and took my order! They were incredibly welcoming…read moreand warm as I conversed in the small amount of French that I recalled from my time overseas. The Croque Monsieur, a favorite French dish of mine, was amazing and done well! I also ordered a coffee with almond milk and it wasn't bitter or overpowering, smooth and rich as I love my coffee!! If you're looking for a great atmosphere, the owner really sets the tone and I can't recommend it enough!!

Brasserie Ten Ten feels increasingly rare now…read more Even in very good restaurants, actual tablecloths have become uncommon. At lunch, rarer still. So when you settle into Brasserie Ten Ten, with its white linen, substantial silverware, mirrors, low conversational buzz, and faint 1920s salon energy, you will notice. There's something a little Gertrude Stein about the place: people lingering, talking, drinking and eating well, behaving as if the outside world can wait. It feels slightly Parisian, in the best way. Refined but lived in. A room designed for appetite and conversation. If cigarettes were still allowed, you could almost imagine someone chain smoking over a third glass of wine while arguing about literature or the affair they're having. But this is still Boulder, where the fantasy stops just short of the inevitable side-eye and civic disapproval. And then there is the gauze-wrapped lemon. The first time I ever saw one of those mesh bundles tied up for squeezing over seafood, I thought it was the height of sophistication and luxury. The gauze has the faint sexiness of pantyhose while also serving a very practical purpose. A factory worker's kid like me being mesmerized by a lemon condom probably tells you something about aspiration in America. I started with the pâté, which was exactly the right kind of decadent. I paid the extra charge to swap the crostini for bread, which was absolutely the correct decision. I ate about a third and boxed the rest before things got irresponsible. The Boulder influence...nah. The accompaniments were classic: grainy mustard, tiny olives, and a small pile of pickled vegetables cutting through all that pâté richness. The bouillabaisse was mostly lovely. The seafood was cooked expertly, which matters in a dish where every type requires slightly different timing. The shrimp were especially sweet. I would have liked more cod, which felt a little stingy, and while the saffron broth was flavorful, it leaned more tomato-forward than I personally prefer. Still, between the mussels, shrimp, cod, rouille-slathered toast, and that absurdly elegant lemon situation, the fisherman's stew delivered exactly the kind of brasserie pleasure I came searching for. Service at the bar was confident and relaxed. Two bartenders understood the balance between attentiveness and hovering. Not doting, which I don't need, but every need was met. Real napkins. A dedicated, and attended, host stand. People who seemed comfortable in the room instead of performing hospitality theater. Not an everyday lunch. You notice the prices. You should. But every once in a while, it's good to sit somewhere that still believes lunch can stretch a little too long, conversation matters, and a gauze-wrapped lemon can still feel faintly glamorous. There may be no cigarette smoke, no Left Bank argument unfolding over wine, no real salon except the one you briefly imagine. But Brasserie Ten Ten still knows how to make lunch feel like an act of civilization: linen, appetite, conversation, and just enough theatre to make the afternoon seem...negotiable. Gertrude Stein probably would've approved.

We had lovely dinner with close friend and family. We enjoyed the food, as usual. I thought there…read morewould be more beef options. The service was good too. We lucked out, we were sat at ample sized table, it was loud, but we were still able to hear everyone at our table. And for dessert we ordered beignets and crème brûlée both were yummy! And, I forgot and didn't take any pictures of food.

This experience was amazing. Worth every penny. Such incredible service and so much love and care…read moregoes into every dish they serve. It was a bonus to get to talk directly to the chef about how this restaurant started from a backyard garden. Such a special experience!

Great cocktails, friendly staff, and a cool laid back vibe. I enjoyed this place! Would recommend!read more

I'd give more stars if I could. Genuinely French crepes. It was his grandmothers recipe. Fresh and…read moredelicious. I was $1 short and he gave me the money! This place was on diners drive ins and dives. Well deserved.

I'd heard that this local French crepe place was good and because of transportation issues had not…read moremanaged to get here until now. But I am glad we had time today and went shortly after they opened for brunch and really enjoyed ourselves. We decided to share one savory crepe and one sweet. They are very large yet delicate and we barely finished them. Our savory was the Parisian and the sweet was the classic lemon. They were perfect in every way. Order at the counter when you arrive and choose a seat in the dining area. It's classic white walls with art and wood tabletops and metal classic cafe chairs. The food was excellent, the French chef owner made the crepes and delivered them to the table. We had picked up our drinks as we paid before choosing a table. It's usually been full when I've seen pictures in the past but it was a very cold day and students at CU as well as other families just getting back from the holiday season. They also offer Build Your Own Crepe and we probably will next time. For a sweet crepe next time I would do one with Nutella but without any banana as many of the standard choices had. For savory next time I would take the Normandy. We chose quickly today as a line started forming behind us. I had looked online at the menu though my husband had not had time. A plan would be good. It appeared that the counter staff may also be family. It is such a welcoming place with really good food, not found elsewhere in Boulder. And very good pricing for quality and portion size. They opened in an unusual little spot, almost downtown but not quite, in the stretch along Broadway between CU and the Pearl St Mall. They have a small parking access to 4 shared spaces with the shop next door to it and the access is on Arapahoe. If you are staying at the large new hotels on the Hill it's an easy walk, the equivalent of one long block. If you know Boulder well and need to easily park, there is paid parking in the library lot across Broadway and an easy flat walk both ways.

If you're looking for one of the most romantic dinner spots in Colorado, it's hard to beat…read moreFlagstaff House in Boulder. - Perched high above the city, the views are absolutely breathtaking. - The food? Elegant, seasonal, and consistently fantastic. Beautiful plating matches the setting. - Service is as impeccable as the setting. They are always on point here. Including the sommelier, who is not only super knowledgeable but also a wonderful storyteller. Perfect for anniversaries, celebrations, or just because. We took my mom here for her birthday when my parents were in town, and it was perfect!

Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5…read moreFood 3.7/5 Flagstaff House has been on my list for a while now, and finally made a visit for a special occasion. The servers are incredible - they look like paid actors with their impeccable server etiquette and the fact that they were always smiling lol. But jokes aside I was highly impressed with the service and professionalism. Ambiance was unbeatable. I don't think there's a bad seat in this restaurant. The tables overlook Boulder and there are floor to ceiling windows almost everywhere. The lighting was so purposeful, we even watched a server set up a table and get a ladder to make sure the lighting hit the table just right - love the commitment! The food was good but we weren't blown away. However, it was still very much enjoyable, especially combined with the service and ambiance as mentioned above. One notable mention is the focaccia they bring you before the courses. I'm still thinking about how tasty it was. Overall we enjoyed our time and I'm happy to cross this spot off my list!

Sydney was the absolute best!!! Amazing service from her even on a super busy night!!read more

Maya was so amazing and sweet we love her so much best service ever! She was so helpful. It was our…read morefriends birthday and she made sure we had the best time!

For years, I had told my Denver-centric friends that if they weren't making the trip to Boulder for…read moreFrasca, they were missing out on what must be on of the top places anywhere between Chicago and Vegas. When Colorado announced Michelin was coming for the first time, I was confident Frasca would get a star. The high end food scene in Denver has improved over the years, but Frasca keeps getting more impressive too without moving away from their fundamentals. The menu changes with the seasons and ingredients, but it can always be counted on to be delicious, impressive, and artistic. The wine menu is almost overwhelming but we'll guided, and the cocktails are unique. Service throughout is expert and engaging, with depth and attentiveness. The occasional crossover events with wineries or other restaurants create completely different experiences. The location on a quiet end of Pearl Street and modern interior fits the understated elegant experience.

We have lived in the area now for over 13 years now and have heard about this James Beard award…read morewinning restaurant for all that time and for some reason just never dropped in. Well we remedied that last night for our 34th anniversary and realized just what we have overlooked. To start with the service was simply great, attentive but not cloying like many of the Michelin rated we have visited. They all worked together like you would expect from this level of place and knew the menu and wines that were paired with the detail of a seasoned sommelier. The food was simply sublime and creative. Every aspect worked to make each dish special without that awkward "experimentive" feel that some chefs end up with when trying too hard to be original. As a rated restaurant the menu will change often so I'll not bore you with details of each course. The Shrimp Salsiccia or sausage was original and a delight as well as the Tonno bluefin tuna antipasti. The Tagliatelle with braised veal and the Wyagu ravioli dishes perfect, filled with delightful character. The same experience with our Black Cod and grilled venison Secondi dishes. And the wine pairings worked perfectly with each course so if you don't know wines just take advantage of their obvious expertise. Not being dessert lovers we could not pass on those clever and singular offerings as well. It was a fairly quiet Easter evening and the ambience was soothing and comfortable. We couldn't have been happier to spend our special day any where else! Needless to say we will be back a lot more often. When the Michelin folks finally arrived in our out of the way city they could not have chosen a better place to drop that star!

It's pretty much what one would expect from a hotel restaurant; nothing about our meal here…read moresurprised me. We got ourselves a room at St. Julien for the night of my husband's work holiday party so we wouldn't have to drive back to Denver while tired and tipsy. The hotel was offering a promotion where we could get a $40 dining credit for only an additional $10, so why not. Truthfully, we would have dined elsewhere without the credit. We ordered the Croque Madame in a truffle bechamel sauce and the Brioche French Toast with peach streusel. The Croque Madame was pretty good, not too heavy. The Brioche French Toast was too sweet. The lattes were made with OZO coffee beans, which meant they were good but very overpriced. Service was prompt, attentive and they even let me take my latte back to my hotel room. Overall, it was a decent meal. The price point was high for what we received despite the dining credit, so rating this as an average hotel meal. We're definitely planning on staying at St. Julien again sometime in the future, but I'll skip eating here next time.

Had a great brunch at Jill's! The service was exceptional and the food was good. I wish I got a…read morepicture of the biscuits because they were so yummy. My scramble was huge and tasty. They must have used like 6 eggs in it haha. The brunch cocktails were also good. A classic but elevated brunch experience!

4.5. Some tasty goodies! I stopped in on a snowy morning and was greeted by a warm "Bonjour!" The…read morecases were filled with lots of different options, from fruity to nutty to chocolatey. I went with a pain suisse and a decaf iced latte and posted up at a table for a while with my laptop. The pain suisse was pretty good and the coffee was solid! I got a Nutella croissant to go for my boyfriend. I wasn't able to try that one because he ate it so fast, but he said it was absolutely delicious! Good find and will definitely be back to try some of the other pastries as well as the sandwiches.

I ordered a weekly croissant special (Banana Cream Pie) and it was very frozen when served. The…read morecenter was hard. I informed the staff and was told the manager would be over. They never came to the table. I went to the counter to inform the cashier of the frozen croissant. I was told that the croissant had been defrosting for 30 minutes. Update: After letting it defrost it was tasty! The croissants may be made "daily" in house --but the experience I had was not a same day made croissant.

Went for brunch on the Monday between Christmas and New Year's and it did not disappoint! Crowded…read morebut we were able to get a booth right away. Service was great. When we realized the wrong type of eggs were served they quickly got us the correct ones. Breakfast crepes are delicious and huge. I ended up taking half of mine home. The tacos were tasty and just the right portion. Highly recommend

Popular brunch spot in Boulder! I found out afterward that they have a waitlist through Toast. We…read morewere supposed to meet family here but ended up sleeping in, so we came later and luckily got a table without waiting. The place is small but cozy, and was buzzing with activity. I ordered their famous corned beef hash -- flavor was good, but personally, I prefer my corned beef thinly sliced instead of big chunks. The scrambled eggs were good. Also, their coffee was on the bitter side. The service was pretty disappointing. Our server took our order and then disappeared for the rest of the meal. We had to flag down another staff member just to get the check. He came back at the very end, but by then we were already helped.