The food here is absolutely amazing! It smelled so good just walking inside. The service truly makes you feel special and like you are at a fine dining restaurant without the general haughtiness. All of the staff were so passionate, warm, and welcoming. Standout personalities in the best way! As a foodie, this place was made for me. I always veer towards the more interesting flavors and the pastas were a standout! So good!!! It set the bar into the stratosphere for the entree, so I think I was a little disappointed with the grouper. The flavors were nice but nothing super unique, and I couldn't really taste the truffle despite it being front and center on the fish. Then we got the squash and cheesecake ice creams. OMG! Fantastic! I have never had squash ice cream before but WOW! They were not afraid to keep it at just the right sweetness, even adding some balsamic on top which went surprisingly great. And the ice crystals were so fine that it was more like a decadent gelato than an ice cream. Overall, absolutely stunning meal and experience. It was a little pricey, especially the entree for the portions but that's expected in fine dining, just something to note (38-48/pp entrees, we shared one but overall bill was still $150 w/o tip). We would have left hungry had it not been for the ice cream. Though, I can't even be mad, since I don't usually get dessert but I'm so glad I did! Be ready for a menu that needs a walkthrough and a feast for the senses. Thank you for giving me an experience I haven't been able to find around Boulder, just for that it's worth the price. Love this place! read more

Service was great and the atmosphere was lovely. The food was good, in particular the pastas and desserts were standouts. The wine is just OK and didn't pair well with food. Everything was fresh and prepared well. read more

We are visiting our son and his wife in Boulder and luckily discovered Marigold for a festive dinner. Everything was perfect from the warm greeting upon arrival to the innovative but approachable menu. The ambiance is chic, but very comfortable. The service is informed and attentive. The food is delicious and interesting without being obscure. read more

Once in a while you go somewhere and you eat something life altering. Tonight was one of those nights. The "Caesar" salad was the best I've had in my life; it's not like any other salad of its kind and is a must have! All the other food was wonderful as well. read more

Marigold - Salad - French Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

After reading about Marigold and the pedigree of the chef, we were looking forward to enjoying a good dinner. The four of us had several dishes: --Brick pressed chicken: delicious, tender, juicy --Bucatini: very good --Scallops: good, but the sauce dominated the flavor of the scallops --Eggplant appetizer: very good --Chick pea & onion tart appetizer: lacked flavor, not very good --Tarte takin: meh, too many flavors crammed into it, soggy crust --Bread: excellent The service was very good. The restaurant is relatively small and the wooden seats and benches are uncomfortable. Street parking. read more

This small, quiet restaurant is a real gem in Lyons, and our party of 4 loved the intimate and creative atmosphere when we dined on April 13. We ordered small plates, and basically asked for all of them. Our server, Leah J, paced the arrival of each offering and described the ingredients and sources. We enjoyed the bread, olives, farina, spring vegetables, prawns, beets, caesar salad, and curd. The baba a rum and budino were good desserts. We certainly enjoyed the variety, the taste, and the presentation. read more

This a is a small restaurant in downtown Lyons. Our service was outstanding. The server told us that the menu changes everyday. We sat down at a small table. Be sure to book a reservation, because there is not a lot of seating. We started with swordfish bites and sourdough bread. The entrees and dessert were definitely the best part of our meal. We got bucatini pasta and rainbow trout. The portions were perfect. They originally messed up our order, but it was corrected within 10 minutes. For dessert I had fresh ginger ice cream. My boyfriend got an upscale version of a peanut butter cup! I'd recommend trying this place if you are into small town restaurants. read more

What a find!! We were up in Lyons camping at the Rockygrass festival and I happened to snag us a reservation here. Eric provided excellent service and 'recommendations' I put in quotes because he was reluctant to, indicating everything there was great. He wasn't wrong. We had the peach and melon app, chicken and bucatini Nero dishes and a bottle of wine. Also had two Hugo spritzes and they were refreshingly delicious. Everything was so incredible we came back 2 nights later! Had the carpaccio, porchetta, and rigatoni. All was fantastic but if I had to choose our first nights choices were the best. The menu changes daily but always updated on the website. The restaurant is small and romantic, you definitely want to get a reservation though we had luck sitting at the bar on a Sunday night. We will be back again and again! One additional note they have plenty of gluten free options. Go check it out!! read more

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This smaller, quaint restaurant is quite the find! Service was impeccable; menu rotates so different dishes all the time; fair drink menu & they will make one not listed; the dishes were refined, tasteful, unique, flavor combos were surprising & delicious, albeit the servings were European-sized. read more

Marigold - 3 different entrees. - French Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

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Excellent dinner at Marigold. I believe this is best restaurant in Boulder county and perhaps the entire Denver/Boulder area. read more

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The hubs and I had a double date here with friends a couple weeks ago. Our reservation was at 5 and we dropped over the giant mound of whipped paprika butter that greets you at the door when you first arrive. We ordered everything in one go and they have the set up done really well. The lighter appetizers, the servers can get to you pretty quickly with the aforementioned butter with bread, cured meats etc. I also got a salad with fresh tomatoes and more of the incredible bread. The star of the show for me was the celeriac vegetarian dish. Thin slices of celeriac in a light sauce topped with a bit of Parmesan and toasted crispy on top. I honestly could have eaten about five plates of this. Everyone was really happy with their dishes and service was fast and friendly. read more

This place is great. The food and the hospitality were both fabulous. We were an admittedly annoying group; we came in without a reservation for a birthday and moved tables several times because half of our party was late and the weather was not cooperating, The staff was cool about it and were very accommodating. The food and service were excellent. Very nice wine list and some very unique items with some brave ingredients (that's some strong tallegio!) Certainly the best place in town and will definitely return. Great, memorable dinner service. read more

Marigold - French Near Me - Lyons, Colorado

This amazing James Beard finalist is the best food in Lyons and Longmont. With a focus on Italian style seafood, the flavors and execution are impeccable. The staff are friendly, prompt and well-informed. The decor is playful and we were able to have a conversation without yelling at each other. Definitely destination-worthy! Don't miss this treat! read more

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After reading so many great reviews of Marigold and all the awards, my husband and I were very excited about trying the place. We both liked the intimate, laid-back atmosphere, similar to a small neighborhood bistro. I was glad I had made a reservation inside, because the patio consists of a few tables on the sidewalk, directly on Main Street. Despite the plants that offer a small buffer from the cars, it's not pleasant. What could be fun in a big city like Paris or New York, where people-watching and crowds can be part of the experience, is not at all Lyon's vibe. I love to start with a cocktail, but there were only five offered, all of them very classic, so I opted for wine instead. As for the food, the menu is also quite limited, but if it's well prepared, that's what matters to me. Regarding the menu, bring your phone to decipher it. I have an advantage being French; I can guess the meaning behind some Italian and Spanish terms, and I've traveled a good amount in Europe. Lucky me, brandade and caponata are not mysterious to my palate (these were on the menu). But I was scratching my head over güeyu mar conservas, finocchiona, farinata, stracciatella, maltagliati , bottarga di muggine. My husband and I didn't want to bother our waitress and started working on the translation. It could almost become a game. For example, Celeriac parmigiana is like the eggplant Italian dish, but made with celery root. However, we were hoping to have a relaxing dinner, not be tested on our culinary vocab skills, or lack thereof, and it quickly became annoying. We started with the bread and finocchiona (I'll let you guess what it is, so that you can see how "fun" it is), both very good. I don't know exactly how to put it, but I didn't feel welcome. Worse, very quickly, we felt rushed. It didn't help that out of the two drinks each of us had, our waitress tried to get our glasses before we were done half the time. I'd say the food was good, but nothing exceptional. What might have attracted awards and rave reviews is the originality of the cuisine. I do like to be surprised when eating out and love to order what I would not cook at home. But there's a fine line between interesting and pretentious. Unfortunately, the less than friendly service, hard to decode menu, and fairly high prices, brings Marigold into the arrogant category, trying too hard to impress. During dessert, she came to ask if we needed anything else, and when I answered yes by mistake (the place was loud, and this was a silly automatic response to the expected "is everything all right"), I got the bill right away. I guess I was not the only one not paying attention. My husband noticed, though, asking if I needed anything else. In her rush, she also had added an extra $19 glass of wine to our bill. Hard to believe in such a small place. We were both disappointed, and I left frustrated. For us, it's certainly not worth all the hype and definitely not the half hour drive from our house. read more

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I went in late on a Monday night, and ordered some food to go. The waiter brought chips and salsa and glasses of water while we were waiting and the place was clean, beautifully decorated, and the food that came out of the kitchen looked amazing. Our order was fast and tasty. I would recommend it! read more

I have friends who love good food coming to town and decided to check out this restaurant as a possible place to take them. Very glad that I did. A family of four was seated next to me. That's fine. I like children and often dined with my nephew and friends' children at nice restaurants. What I was not prepared for was the gentleman of the party who had absolutely no manners. He actually started singing twice during my meal and said lovely things to his children such as. "If we had gone to Chipotle you could have gotten your Diet Coke." The staff could tell I was not having a great experience but instead of inquiring what may be the issue, they tried several times to move me along rather than the table causing the issue. Yes, let's rush the single female diner quietly reading and cater to the crass male who didn't have even the most basic manners. Unfortunately, this is far too common. Common being the operative word. It takes a good front of the house to have fine dining and Marigold does not have it. There are far too many good restaurants nearby to tolerate an experience like this one. read more

A Wildflower Grown in Granite ... There's a moment,..rare, and almost always unexpected when you sit in a restaurant and feel the tectonic shift. Not in the food scene. In you. That slow blink when you realize: this is it. This is the one. Or minimally ... one of the ones ! :) Marigold ... it is ... tucked quietly in the foothills of Lyons, this place doesn't shout its presence. It doesn't need to. Reminds me of Clamato and Clown Bar in Paris both genre-bending, supremely assured, and indifferent to trend-chasing ...Marigold exists in its own weather system. But unlike those Parisians, this isn't some Gallic emulation or Brooklyn redux. No. Marigold is Colorado, down to the grain of its bones and the pulse in its neck. It's rivers and granite and red bluffs overhead! The room is stripped down and quietly confident a restrained sort of elegance that doesn't reach for applause. Minimalist, yes, but kissed with intent. A back bar that could school half of Europe... a library of vintage amari, and a wine list that's a curated map of obsession . The service? Low-key savants. No theater, no hierarchy just a complete synergistic gaggle of HOSPITALITARIANS that know when to leave you the hell alone and when to chime in.. they are perfect ! And then there's the food....Christ, the food. This isn't tweezer-touched frippery or Colorado's usual hodgepodge of "elevated" this or "approachable" that. This is deeply soulful, expressive, world-class cookery. No fuss, no ego, no architecture on the plate just explosive flavor, restraint where it matters, and glorious excess where it doesn't. Vegetables that taste like they were listened to... really special ... Really Proper ... It's a kitchen that cooks like it gives a damn. You see it when the chef eyes alert, hands calm drops your dish at the table himself, and you can tell he's checking to see if it lands. Not for approval. But for connection. It's intimate. Unpretentious. Fucking electric. This isn't just a restaurant. It's a miracle in a state that too often settles for the glib and the generic. Colorado,the front range and sadly denver for all its bounty, has long been a city of plates, not restaurants. Dishes, not experiences. Concepts, not conviction. Marigold is one of the few maybe the only place in Colorado where you can say, without flinching, that 95% of the food and beverage program is executed at a high level, 90% of the time. Consistently. Seasonally. Emotionally. Name five other places in the Front Range doing that? Exactly. Maybe Frasca on a good night. Basta, when Kelly's in the zone. A few dishes at Beckon. A flash at Brutø. But none that burn like this full-spectrum, full-hearted, fully awake.None ! Marigold doesn't just hit. It haunts. So here's to a chef who knows who he is. To a bar team that sees you coming. To a kitchen that cooks with its soul, not its résumé. And to a dining room where you can feel the hum of something rare and good and alive. This is Colorado, finally. And it's glorious. Thanks Marigold! See you in fifteen minutes ! read more

Let me start by saying that I think Marigold is a great new addition to the Lyons area. They opened last year and and their menu is inspired by Northern Italian & Southern French cuisine. The decor reminds me of modern farmhouse chic if that's a thing? I liked the lighting, art, and candlestick wine bottles adorning the front table. As far as comfort though I have to knock off a few points. I sat at the bar and it felt a little cramped and the stool was hard as a rock. Now, if you're a big bootied lady or fella these stools are NOT for you. I stood for half the meal lol. The tables were also pretty close together which reminded me more of a cafe and less like fine dining. Now for the food/drinks - . Aperitivo: mon chéri, off to the wild races, & le club 55 - all were good although I've had better Antipasti: babettes country loaf, white bean puree - this I'm sad to say was just OK. For bread at that cost I was picturing a warm, moist loaf but it's served cold and there's nothing that special about it. The dip was decent but I wouldn't order the bread again. Primi: bucatini 'all'amatriciana'. Very tasty and a nice al dente. A tad heavy on the lemon but would order again Secondi: hangar steak & pan-roasted cod, potatoes, snowpeas, xo sauce. I thought the hangar steak was the better entree and really liked the sauce it came with. It was cooked medium rare. The cod was cooked well but something about the flavors just didn't quite align for me. Insalata: heirloom spinach, soft egg, speck, honey mustard (ok, so this was one of the best salads I've ever tasted 10/10 recommend) Overall, a nice dining experience. The service was good and I really liked the vibe, but some of the food I felt could have been a bit better. I would recommend for a nice date night. read more

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**Edit--July 13, 2025** Last night we returned to Marigold for what was now our 3rd visit. The crew knocked it out of the park yet again, from host/server/sommelier-extraordinaire Eric B. to bartender Amy, and the chef and kitchen crew. Eric was his typical personable, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable self. The menu was fresh, creative, and incredibly flavorful. We started with the finocchiona (a must-have every visit) followed by the farinata ripiena--a perfectly-crisped chickpea flour crepe filled with cherry, fennel, and boursin. Next, we had the squash, which was presented beautifully and had amazing flavor. That was followed by their "peach with country ham" dish which consisted of generous slices of delicious peaches coupled with prosciutto-esque slices of aged ham and various accoutrements. This was one of our favorite dishes of the night: the flavors and textures were layered and complemented each other perfectly. Then we split 3 main courses: the rigatoni with taleggio, arugula, tarragon, and walnut (delicious); the poulet rouge (chicken) 'under a brick' with chanterelle mushrooms and apricot (perfectly crisped and moist chicken, full of flavor); and the wagyu beef en croute. We finished up with a scoop each of fresh ginger ice cream and brown butter salted caramel ice cream. If we had to pick a favorite dish of the night, the wagyu was probably it. Beyond the amazing flavor, presentation, and perfectly-cooked cut of meat, this dish truly showcased some amazing chef work. To take a less common cut of meat and figure out a way to make it into such an incredible dish...bravo! We learned that the dish takes over a week to prepare/cook so that it turns out just right. Chef Theo, Eric, Amy, and the rest of the Marigold crew: bravo and thanks again; we can't wait for our next visit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This past Saturday we visited Marigold for the second time. Our first visit, for my dad's 80th birthday, did not disappoint and we were excited to visit again. Chef Theo, the sommelier Eric, and our server (Madison?) were fabulous and the food was incredible. We had 8+ dishes over the course of the evening and each was delicious, creative, and skillfully crafted. There was no bad dish, yet the rigatoni with the lamb ragu was our favorite. Eric has a wealth of knowledge about wine and historical context. Our server was friendly, helpful and attentive. It was also a real pleasure to meet Chef Theo and hear some of his great stories. In addition to being a talented chef, he is extremely personable and down to earth. It was cool to see him out "front of house" bussing tables, chatting with customers, etc. He even took the time to lend a helping hand and coach me through filleting my first skate wing! What a gem in lovely, resilient Lyons. Can't wait until our next visit! read more

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The wine list, the food, the service, the setting outside at sunset...ALL of the things could not have been better. We had an incredibly blessed and sweet time together with incredible flavors, textures, creativity and ambiance! read more

Prior to coming here my mom and I were tasked on finding where to eat for my dad's surprise birthday in the Boulder area. We went back and forth for a while but ended up deciding on Marigold even though it was 30-40 minutes out of the way. After we ate there we completely forgot the drive because the whole way back was filled with conversation of our favorite dishes. Once we arrived we eagerly perused their menu looking down the list of unpronounceable menu items. We joked for the first couple of minutes to take the edge off because we were a bit intimidated by some of the ingredients. This feeling didn't last long once we met our waitress who made us feel right at home. She was our guide the rest of the night explaining foods we either a) couldn't pronounce or b) have never eaten before. She even offered suggestions on the perfect drink pairings with our food choices. My apologies in advance on not sharing our appetizer pictures but we ordered the beets, bread and scallop apps. All of these were a hit but my personal favorite was the scallop dish mostly because of how fresh and smooth the fish tasted which is a bit of an enigma in a landlocked state. On to the main dishes. I attached all of them in my Pictures. The rigatoni with crispy Dungeness crab was so Lucious I had to give myself some time to come back to my senses. I think the only thing I would have changed out of this meal, and again this is mostly me nitpicking, was the brick chicken. It was cooked well but when the party behind us had visibly crispy skin on their chicken and ours didn't it made me have a bit of FOMO. I mean what's better than crispy chicken skin? I'll still give 5 stars because this is such an easy fix and everything from The experience to the service to the food was top notch. If you're ever in the general area and you're reconsidering visiting because of the drive, just stop. That will be the last time you ever have that thought cross your mind. Make the drive read more

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Extremely reasonable pricing for such a high quality meal, my family eats here regularly and says they've never once been disappointed

Food is gold standard. Service will not meet Michelin. I'll come back. This is simple issue of staff training. M edit: staff is great but not trained. They seem frazzled and do not have the backup they clearly need. It ended up being a sub-par experience, and not because the staff weren't good; it was because ownership is missing the mark. read more

Lyons, Co. We were happy to see a new restaurant in Lyons, and our friend Steve, a resident, recommended it highly. So now I get the honor of being the first to review, and these are my thoughts and opinions that may or may not align with yours. I'm by no means a culinary expert, I'm just reporting my own personal experience. The first thing I feel, upon entering, is a sense of fine dining, just well appointed and simple decor. Warm greetings by management, bartender, and server made us feel welcome and relaxed. I was off alcohol this weekend but I loved their wine list. Not often you can get a bottle for under $45 at a restaurant. The bare concrete floors add to the ambiance but help amplify the sounds which are a bit too loud, especially when talking over the music. Perhaps the main objective is to be a bar rather than a restaurant, I don't know. The tables next to the window were my first choice, but the long bench that served four tables is hard and becomes uncomfortable way before the meal ends. Our center table had reasonable distance to the table on the right but the table to the left was too close. When another couple was seated there I wasn't comfortable with the arrangement. Speck, Potato Chips, with Sour Cream and Onion Dip. Still assuming "Fine Dining" we fully expected homemade potato chips. What we got were Lays or Ruffles right out of the bag. The Spec was good and the dip was excellent, but I'm not sure this should even be on the menu. Burrata, Roasted Corn and Celtuce Salad with Chili. This was an excellent dish. It was so good I was glad that I was here. Rock Ford Cantaloupe, Ubriaco Pinot Rose, Sweet Onion, Hazelnut. This creation is a mastery of great flavors, moistness, and tasting something entirely new. Exceptionally well done. Littleneck Clams,Gulf Shrimp, Chorizo, Tomato, Croutons, and Aioli. A great dish, wonderful flavors on the tongue, kind of a seafood soup if you will. The clams tasted fresh! Being seafood, of course it is mildly salty. I was kind of hoping the chorizo would be the prominent spice rather than the salt! Grilled Coriander Crusted Pork Spare Ribs with Cucumber, Rhubarb, Roasted Onion, Labne. Well this was a surprise. I'm spoiled by rib places that provide meaty, succulent, fall off the bone tender, juicy, can't get enough of this, ribs. This is not that experience and apparently not the intention. These ribs are made very crispy, and ok, some folks like crispy bacon for example, and the flavor is kind of good. The actual meat, what is left of it, is kind of dry and chewy. So I went for the crust part and it was ok but not exactly enjoyable. The typical meaty part at the beginning of the ribs was full of small bones that I had to discreetly spit out. Maybe this dish is designed for someone who appreciates this sort of thing. Personally I didn't get it. Panna Cotta with Italian Cherries, Roasted Hazelnuts, Sweet Olive Oil Drizzle. Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous. We love our desserts and this just might be the best panna cotta I've ever had. Luscious texture, luxurious taste. Rhubarb Tart. Very nice, not holding back on the rhubarb, it comes through nicely but not too bold. Amazingly flakey and buttery crust, with even more rhubarb folded into the end crust, served with a scoop of cultured cream. Coffee with dessert? Forget it, there is no coffee. The server was recommending the chicken, but I rarely order chicken when I dine out. The menu is seasonal, based on local ingredients, so if the chicken is still on the menu when I return next year I'll give it a go. read more

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Amazing food and service! Yum! Yum!! Yum!!!! So fresh and tasty, the oils and basil reminded me of Portofino Italy. The chicken was melt in your mouth perfection! Will definitely be back! Thank you to Eric for my birthday treat. Decadent, a delightful party on my tastebuds. read more

Great service, great food but I thought it was a little steep. I guess we did have drinks, so that explains it. The wine selection was amazing. Oh! And don't miss the deserts, they were out of this world. The vibe was nice. Small feel. Actually I loved it. I think you could order anything on the menu and have an interesting experience. I'm not even going to tell you what I got but I will say everyone was delighted with their selection and it was professionally composed. Bravo! read more

A pleasant place to sit and chat with a friend,with good service and a good lunch menu with healthy choices

We went here to celebrate an anniversary and it is definitely a great place for a special date. They have really transformed the space into a lovely restaurant. (Be forewarned that it is very loud. I wouldn't want to bring my elderly mother, for example, even though I know she would think it was delicious!) Our food and drinks were all fantastic I had a delicious pasta and we shared the little gem Caesar (definitely recommended!) We can't wait to have a good excuse to go back. read more

Made our date night reservations at this newly opened little treasure in Lyons. Creative chef whipped up unexpected combinations that made us both smile with delight. Service impeccable. Only downsides: Noise level quite high and no coffee service. Always a treat to find a new restaurant not far from Boulder. read more

Ambiance is quite fine, maybe even above average ... however, to me, part of the ambiance includes the vibe the wait staff contribute to the overall scene. The reason I gave a three and not a five has to do with the waiter who was sooooo stand off ish and when he was forced to answer questions or converse he was so very rude and condescending, wth? (trying to get AWAY from the rude servers in Boulder, He's bad for you business!) Maybe he was having a bad day so I'm not going to give a one star rating, but come on dude! What in the world were you playing at?? The food was pretty good. We had the Caesar salad and the Mackerel. The Caesar is overpriced for that it is. The fish was barely barely seared and mostly raw all the way around. We ate it but weren't super impressed. Not sure if I'll go back. Too expensive for the portions, and this particular server was mean and rude. ‍Sorry!I really wanted to like it !! read more

While visiting our daughter in Lyons we had dinner at Marigold. Wow...just wow it was good. Friendly folks running the place and great service and food. Owner hooked us up with a couple of different orange wines that were as good as I ever had! It's a small spot in downtown Lyons that fills quickly. Make reservations.... read more

The food was superb! Lamb bolognese was fantastic and the shrimp buccatini with speck & peas had a lovely hint of lemon. Desserts were a pannacota with rhubarb, a more creamy chocolate mousse and babarum cake. All delicious. The service was excellent and it is a charming place. Highly recommend! read more

I licked the plate, which is either a personal low point or high point. It's elevated pioneer, so figure it out. Staff're A+++ Hospitality/Knowledgebase. Perfect setting. Thanks for the great meal. read more

Pasta was good. Price for bread was ridiculous. Very pretentious. I did not feel welcomed.

This is a really special restaurant! The menu is so unique & the food was delicious and fresh. We loved everything we ordered. Service was impeccable - our server helped explain the different items on the menu & timing was perfect. It's so great to have such a high-quality restaurant in Lyons! read more

First off, the baby gem "caesar" salad is to die for. I would die for this salad. Marigold is a gem. We were visiting from out of town and came in on a busy Friday night and sat at the bar after a long day of travel. Loved the ambiance; cozy, chic, intentional and hip. A table opened up, but we opted for the intimate bar setting with Amy (the bartender) and enjoyed the view of the exposed brick walls and original wallpaper above. In addition to the salad, the marinated olives were the best I've had. The cantaloupe with ubriaco was an unexpected delight... and the burrata on corn, mind blown again. We barely saved room for the the rigatoni, which exceeded all pasta expectations. We finished our meal with the panna cotta, which was the cherry on bottom ;) I wish Marigold would transplant to Pasadena! read more

If you want delicious food, come to Lyons. We enjoyed the best meal at Marigold this evening. They've only been open 3 weeks, but every part of our meal was excellent. Service was attentive and their prices are reasonable. Cocktails were tasty and all the wine thoughtfully chosen. Also, all wine is available by the glass, which I love. Meal highlights included their take on Caesar salad, homemade potato chips and dip for starters. Their homemade pasta was excellent as were the "fall off the bones" pork ribs. But honestly everything was exceptional. This is a gem and a restaurant not to be missed. It's small, so make a reservation or try to snag a seat at the bar. We will be back! read more

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Every aspect of our experience at Marigold exceeded our expectations! The weather was favorable to sit outside. Despite the traffic moving through Lyons, we loved the ambiance and charm of the vibe along the sidewalk, admiring the stone buildings as the sun set behind the hill. Our waiter, Jason, did a marvelous job, had perfect timing and great recommendations. After some very unique appetizers, we enjoyed our main course. I had the Monk fish, my wife had the Campanelle and both were amazing! Glad to know about this gem and will return soon! read more

The memory I left with is different from the memory that lingers on... TEN DOLLARS ($10) for a quarter of a round piece (4-5 tapering slices) of a pretty delicious, but not "out of the ordinary or outstanding" bread with a towering dollop of whipped butter. Ten dollars for bread that most restaurants do not charge for, especially considering that this is a $$$$ place, that, is the only thing I found memorable and I am confused. That said, I enjoyed the brick-flattened chicken; it was tender, perfectly seasoned over beets and carrots with a dairy sauce, and flat! My father enjoyed the rigatoni which he kept commenting upon because of the size of the noodles and that it was spicy-hot. He ate almost all of it! I took home the leftovers and they didn't last long. (And yes, it is assertive with heat). The brandade, with blue crab, salt cod, potatoes, a poached egg and 2 wide triangles of thick buttery bread, was tasty but unusual to my non-cultured palate. I keep wondering why it's being served with bread, to dip, not something else. I guess it's probably a traditional winter recipe in a potato loving country. I regretted purchasing the bread. Marigold has a cute Main Street storefront next to a real estate office. It's cozy, white wood, natural wood, green, gold, decorated for Christmas. I can't stop looking up a the several gold/brass metal chandeliers with frosted glass hanging from a tall, white ceiling . Inside, a long wooden serving table with nuts and olives for "starters" (they charge for that as well), is out in the open from where they serve you. Old style European practice? The first thing you notice is the bar area (maybe they should really only charge the bar customers for their nuts, olives and bread). I didn't see any bar patrons tonight. To the right and left of the bar are the smallest and closest dining tables I've ever sat in. I don't know if it's that way so that a group of friends could sit closer together; I would have been very, very uncomfortable talking about anything but the weather and even then you'd have someone next to you giving you an ameteur weather forecast. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, and perhaps it was strategic as no one ever sat at the empty tables next to us. The establishment is small and so were the tables; we spent a lot of time playing "musical plates"; keep the candle away from the wine! My choice of highlight of the evening has to be our waiter... he was knowledgeable, accurate, attentive, human-natured and humorous. Excellent! So I'm a little mixed in thoughts, but I did have a very nice meal. And it was memorable. read more

I can't explain how disappointed my friend and I were at Marigold. When we arrived, we were greeted with a rude pointing gesture to our table, which was sticky and unclean. We waited a long time for service. Having placed our orders, my friend finished her salad 5 minutes before mine even arrived. No apologies or explanations. Then the steak was absolutely raw although the order was for medium rare. We were afraid to send it for additional cooking because the waiter was so dismissive and arrogant. We had heard good things about the restaurant and the ambiance looks inviting from outside but it is the last time we'll go there. Patron beware. read more