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Oak at Fourteenth

4.2 (799 reviews)
ModerateNew American
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Karin H.

Incredible food, the vibe and the service were all en-pointe. I loved the carpaccio and the pasta we shared. We ate too fast for pictures. The wine was excellent too. Exquisite.

Emily C.

We dined in when there was a price fixed menu, which I typically don't love, but I actually enjoyed this one! The lobster pasta and short rib totally stole the show, but everything was pretty tasty. Service was prompt. Fairly steep prices and small portions, but nice spot for a special occasion.

Nonna's Sunday Ragout
Danielle F.

Single diner review. I visited Oak at Fourteenth on a recent trip to Boulder (11/2/24). It came highly recommended from locals as well as the Michelin guide, but for me it was just meh. I got the Crispy Arancini to start and asked my server specifically if this was a good appetizer for one person (as the menu lists "small and shared"). I was told yes, and the dish was very large. It was good, but the risotto wasn't balanced by the blue cheese and spiced honey. It just tasted like fried rice balls. For my entree I ordered the Nonna's Sunday Ragout and it was tasty, but nothing stood out on the plate (except for an exceedingly large amount of garnish). I was in on a busy Saturday evening and the place was packed. I arrived at my reservation time and had to wait. Service was rushed and impersonal. I might have ordered dessert, but no one asked. Attire was mostly casual and the volume was loud. Overall, I'd say Oak at Fourteeth is a decent restaurant for an evening out, but it's nothing to write home about.

Charred focaccia (so sad!) and browned butter roasted sunchokes
Pamela F.

Lovely service from the hostess and server. Sat at the "chef's table/bar" and asked the gentleman behind the counter what his favorite dish they offered. "Meatballs." That's it. That's the only interaction I had with him the entire time. Not exactly the experience I was hoping for when I selected the chef's table, but whatever. Nice little place with a cozy dining room, bar, chef's table/bar plus a back room, which was hosting a private party during my visit. The hamachi crudo aguachile was quite delicious. I should have gone with my other choice, which was the crispy arancini with blue cheese and spicy honey. (Sounds yummy, right?) But I went with the server's suggestion of the special roasted sunchokes and just really didn't like them. I also asked for a slice of their focaccia (who can resist the squishy softness of some good focaccia?!) but I was sorely disappointed when it came out oven roasted and rock hard. Wait. What? Thankfully, the removed the $5 charge for the single piece of bread from my tab when I mentioned not loving it, and the server did apologize and said she should have asked if I wanted it heated. Overall, a bit of a swing and a miss for me. I think it could have been a better experience with a few different choices on my part. I'd certainly give them another try if I find myself in Boulder again.

Bacon Spinach salad
Amber O.

With a power outage in Boulder Oak at Fourteenth was one of the only restaurants open. They were busy but welcomed us in with smiles. The restaurant is warm and welcoming. The food was delicious with great flavors.

Kale Salad
Jonathan Z.

I got the apple and kale salad for an appetizer, which was way better than I expected. The cheese and candied nuts were a great addition to the salad and balanced the vinaigrette very well. Also, the whole salad was nicely chopped so it was very easy to eat with spoons! This is one dish I would love to have more often in my normal life - a healthy dish that I'm happy to eat. It's not cheap, but it was very tasty. The meatball dish was alright - everything tasted good and worked together, but the meatball itself was a bit drier / tougher than I would prefer. It was a large enough portion size for me to be quite full after eating as well. The server was very attentive and was on top of refilling my water whenever I needed and checking in on how I was doing. However, the food took a very long time to arrive. I was slowly eating the salad trying to save some to eat as a side to the meatballs, but the main dish didn't come! I eventually finished the salad and then I had to wait a further 20-30 minutes - by this time it had been 45 minutes since I ordered.

S G.

Came to celebrate my anniversary at Oak 14th Boulder. It's not our first time but truly it's one of the best re in town. Fresh food & service was excellent As an appetizer that ordered beef tartar and chicken liver pate . For dinner my boys ordered halibut fish, my husband ordered chicken with delicious sauce reminded me of Indian food. I just got gnocchi. Photos attached

Dried aged ribeye
Tony H.

3.5/5 Sharing my insights on the recent dining experience. The service and ambiance were exemplary, setting a remarkable tone. However, turning attention to the culinary aspect, the scallop, while exhibiting a subtle hint of fishiness, compensated admirably with commendable flavors and a pleasing texture. Conversely, the dried-aged ribeye fell short, lacking in both flavor and succulence. Certain portions displayed a fibrous consistency, indicative of potential overcooking, resulting in a challenging texture. I didn't notice any of the dried age flavor in a dried aged steak. Despite high expectations, the dish failed to meet anticipated standards. Contrarily, the potatoes and caramelized onions proved to be a culinary highlight, showcasing exceptional quality. The lamb, unfortunately, presented a dry texture and a deficiency in flavor. It is worth noting, however, that the carrot stood out as an excellent component of the meal. Overall, the dining experience encompassed a mix of impressions, with notable moments of culinary excellence and areas that left room for improvement.

Menu in July 2023
Steph C.

This is probably more like a 3.5 but I'll give it 4 because I like the idea and the menu. It's a cute restaurant near Pearl street with a nice ambiance. Came here with my husband and kids on a Saturday night at 5pm and they were able to seat us without a reservation. Service was friendly and great at times, and a little slower at others. No kids menu but they do offer chicken fingers/fries or buttered pasta for the kiddos. Both kids got the chicken fingers and fries and reported that the fries were the best they've ever had (and they've eaten a lot of fries). They said the chicken fingers crispy crust was more like that of a fish stick--to me it tasted light and crispy. Now to the important food--adult food! My husband and I shared the hamachi crudo and the olive oil poached halibut. The crudo was only ok as the fish tasted fishy, and it needed a touch more seasoning. For the bites where there was a good amount of flaked sea salt, it was better. Beautiful dish but would not order again. The halibut was delicious though--some spicy Calabrian chilis below which added a nice heat, and the squash purée was a nice touch. It would have been nice to have even more purée and also to season the chunks of grilled zucchini a bit more. The shaved zucchini had great seasoning though. We finished off with the peanut butter cup dessert. That was also only ok. The pb mouse was a little loose/runny/soup like and the proportion of mouse to the small scoop of chocolate ice cream was too great. Plus there were 5-7 chocolate brownie (?) bits but they were super crispy and hard--would have like a softer chewier brownie instead. Overall it was really nice to go to a fancy-ish restaurant and still have a couple of kid food options, but I'd skip dessert and choose a different app.

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Love the earthy ambiance. Excellent service and the food menu is always changing with the seasons. I love the donuts!

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Food is always amazing!!!! Everything! Drinks are on point. Staff, on point. Ambiance is great.

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