After a lovely day walking around Boulder, the Husband searched through Yelp and found Brasserie…read moreTen Ten as a nice option just a couple blocks off Pearle Street. We walked in without reservations on a Saturday evening and was lucky to have the option of dining inside or out. We were seated in the corner, which was fine except for the flies that would get trapped against the window and buzz right around us. There weren't really any other tables in the middle of the restaurant available, so we sucked it up. During the day, it was very brightly lit. But once the sun goes down, it doesn't become very dark. We were given menus by the hostess, but there was a slight delay with water service and what not. Eventually, our waiter did come by to talk a bit more about the menu. (I should note that the table was only set for a party of two and we were a party of four. So, it wasn't until our first dish arrived did they notice that we were missing tableware and plates for the rest of our party.) We mentioned that we'll be sharing a bunch of things, so this is what we ordered: The food came quickly and we did have to make room immediately. I do wish they would have paced it a bit better though. * Beet Salad $15 - They were kind enough to split this in two plates right off the get go. Since it's called a Beet Salad, I did expect a bit more beets than what was given. 3/5 * Roasted Bone Marrow $16 - This was a gorgeous presentation with three bone marrow halves topped with a little red trout roe. The accompanying buttered crusty bread was just wonderful. Although not everyone enjoyed the fig vinegar, I loved this dish! 5/5 * Fried Anchovy Stuffed Olives $12 - My mistake was seeing "fried anchovy", so I was surprised when the olives showed up. It was a lot of salt on salt. It was just okay for us and was the last thing on our table. 2/5 * House Pâté $18 - Another wow dish! The house pate was delicious! The Little Gal pretty much planted that in front of her so she could just focus on that. We did need to order more bread to enjoy all of the pate though. 5/5 * Tartare De Filet Mignon $20 - This was another favorite dish of ours and we ended up ordering another! Loved the red trout roe and crostini that came with it. 5/5 * Moules La Marinire 1 lb $27 - The mussels were so well cleaned and the sauce had so much flavor. It also came with a crusty piece of bread to soak up all that amazing sauce. 5/5 * Peach Cobbler - Before we ordered, I did ask if they had a dessert menu as I wanted to gauge how much food to get based on what desserts were available. Our waiter mentioned they had only two peach cobblers available and could put one on hold for us if we wanted it. And he did rattle off a few of their regular dessert items too. Since this peach cobbler seemed so exclusive, we did ask for that to be on hold for us. When it did arrive, I was a bit disappointed. It wasn't sweet enough for my preference. I'm not sure if it was because the peaches weren't sweet or there was a lack of sugar in the cobbler portion. 3/5 * Beignets $12 (to go) - As we were leaving, I asked one of the floor managers if they typically do something for birthdays and he confirmed that they do. He then asked if they had missed something, so I reluctantly told him that they did. The Husband did mention to the two waiters that we were celebrating a birthday, so he had told the staff. I thought that maybe because the peach cobbler took a bit longer, maybe it was forgotten. He apologized profusely and offered to send us with an order of beignets. We were pretty full and had a drive back, but he insisted and said it would only take a moment or so. So we agreed and I waited for it. The order came with 10 little freshly fried doughnut holes, lemon curd, raspberry gelee, and strawberries. We headed to the car and I enjoyed a few there. They were just okay though, nothing really special. 3/5 Overall, there were some really great highs and a couple of lows. I appreciated how the manager tried to make up for the error and did ask where we were seating, so I assume he could address it with the staff. We REALLY loved certain dishes and would return again for those. I would still rate this highly because we did have a generally good experience. 4.5 stars

If you love the feel of Paris, then you'll have to stop by Brasserie Ten Ten!…read more Ambiance is perfectly set up with amazing attention to detail with that French bistro authenticity and charm. The service is incredible and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food is incredible and presented like you would expect from a French chef. Not a lot of plant based options, however, the Beet Salad with vinaigrette is outstanding, so there is that to enjoy. The flavors of sweet and salty are balanced perfectly! The colors and vibrancy also made it picture worthy. They offer an incredible wine selection that will suit everyone's tastes and preferences. Also, if you love coffee, their roast is delicious and it's the best ending to a lovely meal. Don't miss this place if you want a Parisian-style experience!

13th Street in Boulder is well known for its collection of comfort food and eclectic mix of…read morecuisines from Dumplings to Indian fusion, so it's no surprise that nestled near University of Colorado is Brasserie Boulder/Cafe Aion, a Spanish-French restaurant. As a former bookstore, this restaurant has a lot of charm that makes for a cozy ambience, especially on a Sunday afternoon. We had a mix of mix of French and Spanish cuisine, starting with Truffle Fries, followed by Beef Bourguignon and Shakshouka, and ending with Basque Cheese Cake. I also had French Press Coffee as well, and just to get that out of the way, wow, such a good coffee! I'm an espresso and Americano purist, and somehow this French Press tasted like a very good Americano with a more nuanced, sweet chocolatey taste. But enough of that, let's get to the delicious food, and yeah, they are all so good! The Truffle Fries to start is just seriously addicting with its potent combination of Parmigiano, parsley, and white truffle oil. In fact, the ketchup is completely unnecessary and detracts from the deliciousness of the fries. The aioli provided adds another twist to the fries for variety, too. The Beef Bourguignon is surprisingly soft and delicate, but never bland or mushy. It plays that fine line beautifully and it is a delight and comforting to eat. The beef is tender, yet savory. It's appropriate that Bourguignon has a red wine reduction component because this dish is as nuanced and delicious as fine wine. Now going to the Spaniard side of the cuisine, the Shakshouka fires it up with a tomato and egg stew that's bursting with flavor! There is balance with the acidity and cheesiness, coupled with one of the tastiest flatbread I've had in recent memory. Finally, the Basque Cheese Cake, named after the Basque Country in Northern Spain, absolutely delivers as a dessert. This isn't an ordinary cheese cake because of the dulce de leche and candied pecans. I just love having the playful contrast of the semisoft cheese cake with the sweet and crunchy pecans. The Dulce de Leche adds another layer of sweetness that is so delectable. It really is 3 different way of sweetness that all works so well together.

It was ok but not very French. I was hoping for some great onion soup, coq au vin, etc. Everything…read morewas fine just not worth another visit

Amazing! One of our favorite meals ever. The hospitality was warm, unpretentious and excellent…read more The food was delicious and interesting and hyper-local. The setting was charming. It is certainly pricey, but for our 15th anniversary, it was worth it.

Everything about dinner was amazing. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The property is…read moregreat and the views are incredible. The food is to die for. Every single dish was soooo good and the attention to detail, in everything, was so on par. Cannot say enough good things!!

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.

Very very tasty crepe! I'll have to try more but the single one I had was delicious. Always hard to…read moredecide, sweet or savory and I went with the Lemon Strawberry crepe. This was a quite simple concoction with indulgent whipped cream added on top. The ingredients were very fresh and I particularly enjoyed the bite the lemon slice added. They are pretty evenly match with other Boulder brunch foods at $13-20. Parking is a bit tight but it's usually open. Seating is a small but clean and breezy area with tons of plants. The man working the front was very nice. Hope to be back soon!

Incredible views. Food was pretty good although I found the whole menu to be a bit too salty. Some…read moreof the portions were too small and overall too expensive. To start the amuse were cute fun bites. The bread and butter was absolutely delicious. The white asparagus was yummy but I found the whole dish to be kind of dry and needed a knife. Next the halibut was a yummy dish. Cooked perfectly. Found this dish to be a bit too salty and small. The quail was the most memorable dish. Cooked extremely well. Could've used more sauce and I found it extremely difficult and messy to eat with the plate it was on. The lamb was tender and very flavorful. Could've used more sauce. The panna cotta was aromatic and very good. Could've been deeper. The small desserts were very cute and yummy. The caramel was my favorite. Found the other two too small. The Paris Brest was light and super yummy. There could've been more filling. Pastry was perfect. Prosecco was nice and a good pour. The red wine pour was too small for price. Overall service was good but felt overbearing with the amount of servers standing and walking around. Valet was nice service. Outside area was beautiful. My mom tripped down the stairs though. Needs to be lit better at night, even for younger eyes it was too dim. Great experience for a special occasion. Would appreciate bigger portions especially for price.

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!

Elizabeth was so fabulous and the food was amazing she deserves that free bottle. I love board and…read morebottle will be back!

Amazing service food and environwn place to come back to, Tommy the server was amazing and took…read morecare of us

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.

What to say. What to say. Well let's start with the good. Exceptional service in a beautiful…read moreenvironment that has spent an inordinate amount of time paying attention to detail. The platings were quite beautiful. The wine pairings were a delight. My expectations were set high, as their many accolades suggest. We both got the full experience with their friulano tasting menu. And also added on the caviar course. That may have been the only highlight of the meal. And I say that because the cheesy potato it was served on was absolutely delicious, although it was an odd pairing for the flavors of caviar which did not elevate the caviar in any way. The cheesy potatoes seemed clunky and too rustic to enhance the caviar. It would have been better served with a red meat or heartier protein. After that, absolutely nothing stood out to me as being uniquely delicious. The squid ink pasta was a major let down as the squid ink was so overpowering in the balance of the dish. Probably my least favorite course, although even that is debatable. This was a very salty dish, the first of many to come. One of the major takeaways from the meal as a whole, was how overly seasoned everything was. I am a salt fanatic and I really enjoy salt, however nothing seemed balanced when it came to salt. Just way too salty on several courses. Almost as if their proteins had been in a brine just a little too long. Although that's just a guess.... I'm glad I had the opportunity to try this restaurant however I would not go back again. It has been my experience that some places, once they earn James beard and Michelin recognition, almost give up. As in point Joel Robuchon, who lost their Michelin status. Highlighting more locally grown, seasonally harvested ingredients and showcasing them to their fullest potential in unique and innovative ways is much more impressive than caviar on cheesy potatoes. Btw, the cheesy potatoes, if served in a smaller portion, would have been an excellent accompaniment to the very salty red deer course. The desert course looked pretty and some elements were good, however not innovative nor original. Quite the lackluster afterthought, which again, was subpar.

Beautiful restaurant. Our server for a group of 11 was super nice but unfortunately the food came…read moreout so slowly. Burrata and tots were solid but I absolutely loved the hummus. Portion was huge and it tasted so good. The vegetable Wellington wasn't very crispy and the filling was super smooth with not much texture. Not what I was expecting but the curry flavor was yummy. The steak frites was huge and yummy. Steak was cooked super well. We ordered the strawberry cake, cheesecake, chocolate cake, and the banana dessert. The banana dessert was the standout. Unfortunately the desserts did not blow me away. Overall a nice and solid restaurant in Boulder.

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.