OMG! The food and the service was FANTASTIC! I got meatballs and polenta. To die for! Fritz was our waiter. Try to get into his section!!

Every meal has been delightful. Service is prompt and friendly. Space is comfortable and easy to enjoy a meal with loved ones. Highly recommended! read more

If ever in Boulder and find yourself on Pearl St stop in and speak to Eric. He will keep you laughing and buying drinks. read more

Oak at Fourteenth - Eric is by far top notch!! - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Fantastic food and cocktails Everything is just delicious! Ambiance is lovely and it the perfect happy hour spot downtown read more

Wonderful restaurant with amazing food. The kale salad with apples and roasted pecans was delicious. Burrata with tomatoes came with a lovely sauce that elevated the dish from good to spectacular. And the bison was cooked to perfection--with one order plenty for two people to share. It's situated right on Pearl Street. Service was terrific. The ambience is friendly and buzzing. This is dining not to miss! read more

Very nice place to go with parents or if you're looking for a nice restaurant. Food was great and the service

The crispy roast pork for 2/3 with pineapple fried rice is quite simply one of the best meals we have ever eaten. Everything about it was perfect. Run, don't walk. Also the service was 10/10. read more

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I'm on the fence with this more to a 3.5 star review which stinks as I was suppppper excited to get to check this place out. Setting is pretty cool on the inside. Patio, if you can call it that, is more like a narrow sidewalk & a tad too snug in spacing for tables with patrons and servers, really barely any room to enjoy your meal, so probably best to enjoy this place on the inside. The lunch menu seemed a bit limited, but throws around a lot of trendy food items. The options we had were overall tasty and had nice presentation, but managed to just be a bit off in sealing the deal. They have 2 items with "Florida Rock Shrimp." If you aren't familiar, these are tiny tiny little shrimp, and with the Shrimp & Grits, I think I found 3 in the whole meal that were pinky-finger tipped size, so if you are used to Shrimp & Grits, this dish is really more about "Grateful Bread grits, Tabasco sofrito," and not so much the Shrimp. They offer Open Faced Goat Cheese Tartine that comes with tomato piquillo soup, but you can't order a cup of the soup by itself if you wanted to have that as side option for a salad. Our service was extremely limited with us sitting for a while without anyone checking on us our or drinks. If you wanted more water or iced tea, the server had to bring you a new glass and didn't seem to have a pitcher option, or maybe just didn't know better? The server also didn't pick up the empty glasses on a tiny overcrowded table. Maybe because it is so hard to get to tables on the patio..?? We actually would have ordered more drinks too if someone had come around....The Bloody Mary's were great. read more

Oak is the best restaurant on Pearl - not only the food is excellent, the service is 10/10 Great location, nice servers - Luke is my personal favorite! read more

I was guest lecturing at the University so my wife accompanied me and we made an early reservation. We arrived early in order to sit at the bar and have a drink, instead they said we had to be seated at our table. So we sat and the waiter promptly asked us what we wanted to eat, and I suggested we would like to have a drink before ordering. We got our drinks and he was back asking us what we would like to order. So we relented and ordered. Food came out fairly quickly and he was back, asking us if we needed anything else. The meal was okay however not as good as the previous visit. While we were talking and midway through the meal, he was back with the check and left it on the table. I left my credit card, he snatched it up, was back in a flash, said "Thanks" and started clearing the table while we were sitting there. Don't get me wrong, we weren't going to take up residence there, however when you get the feeling you're at a fast food restaurant, it really puts a damper on the experience especially at those prices. I won't be back. read more

I had food from Oak for the first time when your restaurant switched to carry out, and it was just beyond amazing on, so many levels. I am part of a family that does not eat out a lot because we have a child with multiple food allergies. The online platform that Oak used allowed us to state our allergies, even though they are numerous, and you served them exceptionally well. That means that you were able to alter your meal to accommodate someone with multiple food allergies and still make something extremely tasty. This was a big deal! My only regret is that we cannot still order carry out like that. read more

I saw Oak at Fourteenth highly recommended in many different lists such as Eater Denver, Thrillist, and Trip Advisor so I made reservations here after a long day of hiking. We dined on a Sunday evening and it was packed! I'd highly recommend reservations on the weekends. The menu is divided into different sections: shared & small plates, large plates, and family plates. Since it was just the two of us, the family plates were out of the question. And none of the large plates on this week's menu jumped out to us. We decided to just do all shared & small plates for dinner. So we assumed the small plates would be the typical size of tapas that we got in Los Angeles and started with 4 dishes. Boy, did we find out that the portions were a lot bigger and we got pretty stuffed at the end of dinner. But we still ordered dessert :) Here are my thoughts on each dish: Tomato Braised Meatballs: this dish was the most recommended here so we had to order it. It was good. But if I ever went back here, I don't think I would get it again because it wasn't something that blew my mind away. Nothing exceptional about the meatballs, but they were good and tender. The grits and burrata were super creamy and pretty heavy. It was like very good spaghetti and meatballs. Hoisin Glazed Pork Belly: Pork belly super tender. Loved the sauce and spice from the peppers. I liked the watermelon but not sure if it added anything more to the dish. It was good, but like the Tomato Braised Meatballs, I wouldn't get again if I went back to OAK. OAK Grilled Gullo Octopus: Good and interesting. The octopus cooked perfect and it was a unique combination with house Italian sausage, leeks, fennel pollen, and fingerling potatoes. I liked the acidity. Calamari and squid ink spaghetti: MUST GET! This was my favorite shared plate of the night. The pasta was cooked to my liking -- not too soft and not al dente. The whole dish had such great acidity and was seasoned perfectly Crackle Jack Sundae: This dessert was AMAZING!! Another must get! It was a great balance on sweetness and saltiness. I believe it was salted caramel, peanut butter, and vanilla ice cream on top of a banana cake with a peanut butter shell. And loved the meringue and crackle jacks on the side! Service was excellent! Our waiter was attentive and friendly. Would definitely come back and get the squid ink spaghetti and the crackle jack sundae (if no other dessert jumps out at me), and try other dishes. read more

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Great food. A little overpriced. I wish they would do lunch again. Overall it was nice, but the server tipped our the wine bottle for the table next to us, so a star off for lack of professionalism at one of the fanciest restaurants in Boulder. read more

We dined in with another couple and the tables were spaced out appropriately for COVID and staff was wearing masks the whole time. The food is amazing. We ordered the pork shoulder (enough to feed a small village), wontons, Thai curry mussels and sesame buns. The sesame buns were my favorite; crispy yet the inside melts in your mouth. The service was excellent. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in Boulder. read more

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Tasty and one of our Boulder favorites. Plan ahead to get a table or check in early and walk Pearl Street while you wait. Always a good option for a special occasion or just a nice night out. read more

The lovely bar manager at Williams & Graham recommended Oak so we decided to give it a try. We came about 40 minutes before closing but there were still a good amount of people dining and drinking. We sat at the bar and were greeted by the friendly bartender Abby. She explained the cocktail menu in detail and seemed really knowledgable about craft cocktails in general. We got: East Aspen Heights (damrak, yellow chartreuse, blackberry, pear, lemon) - fruity and floral, complex, light yet boozy Monk's Garden (basil and tarragon-infused vodka, green chartreuse, lavender, cucumber, mint) - delicious, refreshing, and unique; one of our favorites of the night Fair Weather Friend (Macallan Edition No. 1, Montenegro, lillet blanc, tropical bitters) - Abby said that if I liked old-fashioneds, I would like this one, and she was right. Sweeter than an old-fashioned but balanced and tasty. Summer in Patagonia (Trakal, Domaine de Canton, absinthe, apple, lemon) - First time trying Trakal, a floral spirit from Patagonia distilled with local fruits and herbs. It was very good & pretty strong. If we are ever back in the area, we will be sure to visit again. Thank you Abby for making our visit memorable and introducing us to new spirits that we haven't seen before. read more

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Great meal, food is excellent! It is a destination for business and family get togethers.

Traveled here for business to meet clients. The town itself is fun, and this restaurant fits right in. Open, spacious, lively, visible kitchen, all create a vibrant atmosphere, and the staff is fun and upbeat - the vibe is really good. It is a bit loud, so not a spot for a quiet romantic dinner - but great for fun and good food. The sommelier was most helpful, and we snagged a bottle of Sagrantino not on the list that perfectly paired with our meals. The wine list has good depth and is reasonably priced. Their menu offers a wide ranging selection of tastes, small plates, pasta - something to suit any mood & craving. Must admit the kale salad mentioned by other reviewers - generally not my go to veg - was really really good. Would be a regular here if we lived in town. read more

Oak at Fourteenth - An amazing dessert - Cracker Jack Sundae - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I had been wanting to try Oak at Fourteenth for a while. Dined there on 10/21 with my son and out of town friend. I definitely will NOT be back. Most of the food was fine but a terrible value. I am used to paying for a good meal but this place is over the top. I ordered the lamb chops. Two small lamb chops, three slices of cucumber, three tiny slices of potato and a few drops of decorative sauce for $44.00. My son was charged $5.00 for a slice of bread. My son ordered the gnocchi. It was so salty he could not finish it. It was not like any gnocchi I've ever had. It was more like blobs of mashed potatoes over shredded beef. Extremely disappointing. My friend had a salad and a tempura cod appetizer which she enjoyed. We were early guests, 5 pm. I and my son were the only guests seated facing the windows at the time. An older man in a suit who I will assume was the manager began opening the blinds. I let him know that the glare from the windows was shining in my eyes. Apparently he didn't care as he proceeded to open the blinds anyway. Very rude. Our server was polite and attentive. This place also charges a 5% service fee for the kitchen staff over and above their already exorbitant prices. We each had a cocktail. Our bill was close to $250. We left hungry. Extremely small portions for the price. Don't waste your money at Oak, go somewhere else. read more

I've had Oak at 14th on my radar for a while now. The hubs and I finally had the stars align for us to come this past weekend. I love that they are open for lunch on Saturdays for starters. I went ahead and made a reservation but when we got there we were among the first at 11:30. Hands down the best part of our experience was our waiter. He was fan-freaking-tastic. I don't remember his name but you know who you are amazing waiter!! He was attentive, had a sense of humor and I loved how he talked to us. For example when our food arrived he asked what our first impressions were. Then there was the food. I started with the house made ginger beer and it was among the best I've had. I do not like sweet drinks at all. Their version was tart with the hint of lime balancing the spiciness of the ginger. Very good. I ordered the shrimp and grits for my lunch. The shrimp was cooked just right and had outstanding flavor. The grits though stole the show. Grits are among my favorite starch so I order them whenever I can. These were Anson Mills grits and had a creamy soul satisfying flavor. I would have licked my plate if I hadn't been in public. The hubs ordered a pastrami Reuben with homemade potato chips. He was super happy with his order even though he thought it was a bit of sacrilege to mix of the classic Reuben (he's from Chicago, what can I say). We finished with dessert which I had to ask what it was (even my culinary degree failed me and I still can't remember). In essence it was butterscotch pudding with salted caramel ice cream and chocolate shavings. Creamy, salty and sweet; it was a perfect end to a fantastic experience. read more

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We went to Oak last night for my birthday. The best part of the restaurant is Craig Biggins, the Director of their wine program and general manager. The wine list was small, but excellent. His wine knowledge is quite helpful. The kale salad was nice and chopped up but I think it needed a little more acid. My wife ordered the fish and she wasn't thrilled.. I ordered the lamb chop, which ended up being a chintzy portion and 35% of it was fat. So that was a big disappointment. The biggest disappointment was that this is the first time.EVER for a family birthday that they did not offer a complementary dessert. In fact, you even have to pay for the bread. So when we left, we were hungry. This is extra disappointing because they had a surcharge to help pay the salaries of the staff. However, the ambience, the excellent customer service, and brilliance in wine redeem the restaurant, and gives it a 4 rating. read more

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The reviews on this place had me hoping that the food would be worth the price. Alas, I was underwhelmed by the lamb chops and, though the gnocchi was light and fluffy, it was inexcusably and very noticeably over-salted. For $29 (for a smallish portion), I think it's fair to expect better. Still, it was still better than the lamb. read more

We've been going to Oak since they first opened - it was one of our favorite all time places to go for a "special" dinner. The food was always spectacular, but the real draw was sitting at the Chef's counter. There you could see magic unfold before your eyes. The head chef would cue the execution of each step of each entree, and you would see a meal created in real time from end to end - including the plating of the entree before it was whisked to a table. And - they had their showpiece kitchen - a gorgeous wood fired grill and a wood fired oven. We watched as logs were loaded in, leveled with a poker, and flames roaring, searing meats and fish to perfection. Oh, and the racks of fresh baked loaves - bread was served with every meal, with a ramekin of butter scraped smooth, coarse sea salt sprinkled on top. Fast forward to last week - the first time we've been back since the pandemic. Gone are the loaves of fresh baked bread. Gone is the chef's magic on display. The wood fired grill and oven have been moved to the BACK where they are not seen, replaced with an ugly rotisserie and convection oven. Gone are the chefs, replaces with a lonely prep cook peeling carrots. Gone are the wonderful visuals and sounds a magic is performed. They should rename it the Prep Counter. Maybe add a dishwasher or garbage compactor to complete the theme. The service was less than pleasant, we felt rushed through the meal and really didn't get much attention. The half chicken, always amazing in the past (how can they make chicken taste that good?), is now no better than take out rotisserie chicken from Whole Foods. Do they cook them during the day on that rotisserie and then finish later in the oven? They used to start them on the wood fired grill and finish then in the wood fired oven, super crisp, super delicious. They USED to. The chicken was a disappointment. I had the steak, and it was Ok, if underdone (I ordered it medium rare, it was purple and difficult to cut). So, all things must pass, and that includes good restaurants. It just baffles me why they would put the back of the kitchen on display and hide the showpiece equipment where it cannot be seen. Sadly, we won't be returning. The magic is gone. read more

I had recommendations from many locals to come here for dinner, and I'm glad I did. I was seated at a nice table that looked outside on a warm Wednesday evening. The soft bread with sea salt butter was a great way to start dinner since I was ravenous after my earlier hike. I opted for the Bibb Lettuce & Grapefruit Salad and Shrimp & Grits for my dinner. The salad was crisp, fresh and full of grapefruit wedges, feta and pine nuts. It was a refreshing start and a good preview to the quality here. The Shrimp & Grits was outstanding. I was hesitant when I heard "tobacco" as it was set done because I don't like spicy. The tobacco was the perfect flavor hint and not overwhelming at all. The grits were very smooth, cheesy and well-executed. This is a great dish. I opted for the Orange Creamsicle dessert. This is a change from my usual chocolate choice but it sounded really refreshing - and it was. The orange frozen yogurt was very flavorful and complimented the pineapple relish and white chocolate pieces nicely. Service from Tristan was welcoming and pleasant, as was all the others with whom I interacted. Highly recommended! read more

This place is great. Took us early for our reservation, and treated us really well. Tristan is a great server. Also, the food is soooooo yummy. You don't feel heavy and nothing is a risky option on the menu. We listened to all of our servers recommendations and we are happy we did. read more

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Awesome staff, delicious and original seasonal food and solid wine list. Would come here again!

A good example of how to run a business, a great kitchen, and an excellent cocktail program.

Excellent food, service, staff was great and the space was romantic and quiet. Awesome 36th anniversary dinner!

The food was good, at least the food we got not the food we ordered. On the menu there is a grilled pork chop listed and 3 out of the 8 guests at our table ordered it. The steak I ordered had a side I didn't want so asked if it could be subed for something else. She said she would ask and left. We ordered a bottle of wine and lots of mixed drinks. All was good. She brings out our apps and then 45 mins since she took our dinner order later she comes out and tells us there is no more pork chops. The menu is very small and come to find out there were ONLY 3 pork chops for the night! What the heck?! How can you only have 3?? And if that was the case shouldn't she have known that when we ordered it to begin with and told us they ran out? So disappointed. Then she tells me there are no other veggies to sub out. Again what the heck?! Asked for a manger and the guy that I had spoken to about the wine list comes over and says he is the manager. He doesn't know why the waitress didn't tell us about the pork chops. Says he will see what he can do for the veggies for my side. Doesn't offer anything for the whole debacle or even apologize. Then another guest from our group wants to talk to him and he gets a bottle of wine comped. But it has to be the same price or lower than the one we already chose. Not classy at all. I wouldn't have picked something more expensive but to say that in such an establishment is tacky. The waitress and buss boys would walk by our table, never picking up the dirty dishes that were piling up. Until I had to flag one done and tell him to please remove them from the table. Oh and we need more water. Is it my job to do this? Ridiculously bad service in such a highly rated place. While the food was good, the over all customer service left us sour and our night was ruined due to this whole incident and how it was handled. Portions were small and prices very high. Service horrible. Will we be back, no. Will we recommend, probably not. If owner or general managers sees this, please reach out to me personally. read more

Perfect for a date night. The environment is calm and the food is great. The server made great recs and we took them all and enjoyed each. Prepare for a longer meal as things are paced out with plenty of time for wine or a great cocktail in between read more

I had the chance to be in Boulder again so finally made it to Oak at Fourteenth last week on Wednesday night, when Band in the Bricks was on. I didn't have a reservation but dining alone has its advantage - I can sit at the bar or at the Chef's table (kitchen bar). Probably should have chosen the bar - I was seated right in front of their grill station so the whole time I felt like I was in front of a fireplace. Not unpleasant and was quite interesting seeing all the actions, but probably nicer at the bar. The server was friendly but took a long time before he came to get my order and I had to flag him down as he wasn't looking at me. Food was good - the hanger steak salad was beautifully seasoned and cooked. I also ordered the fried pickles that everyone seemed to have raved about in Yelp. These are more like tempura pickles and not the breaded deep fried kind. While the batter was crunchy it would have been even better if it came out more golden color. Definitely fresh and hot. I also ordered the strawberry lavender donut cheesecake with icecream. The presentation was beautiful. I haven't really eaten lavender like this but it tasted better than I though. However the donut was a little disappointing. Could have completed done without it. For the prices being charged I would say the food was on par with expectation overall. I would go back on a night less busy to try other things on the menu. read more

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My absolute favorite restaurant in Boulder. Everything on the menu is delicious and it's a great atmosphere at night.

This place is so cute and full of natural lighting. It feels so cozy with a semi-open kitchen and a wood burning fireplace to cook all sorts of goodies. You can sit at the counter and watch food being prepared (such as giant smores donuts *drool*) or you can grab a table next to one of the many windows that fills this place with light and and atmosphere that makes you feel at ease. We came here for a work lunch so there were about 8 of us and they catered to our larger party nicely. They have some tasty lunch options such as shrimp and grits, lemon grass chicken quinoa salad, Roasted Sweet Potato Agnolotti and a beet and mandarin orange salad. The majority of the guys went for their well known double cheeseburger. I went for the same but requested one patty which was quite enough. the french fries it came with were superb and the burger was cooked perfectly. It even comes with a soda! Next time I will be getting the grilled cheese and tomato soup which looked amazing and every bit as cheesy as you would dream it would be. The ramen was also a popular item among lunch goers. Of course we ended the meal with coffee and a donut. The donut would have been served better warm but it was tasty none the less. I can't wait to come back and try more menu items. The service is a great and the atmosphere of the place is really inviting. read more

Best restaurant in Boulder by a mile, and one of the best restaurants in the country. The service is top notch, the food is creative, complex, and always delicious. The wine list and cocktails never disappoint. Sit at the chef's counter for a truly memorable evening. read more

Staff is snooty but the food is great! I went here on a whim and the restaurant was empty. They refused to sit us by the window. We were all dressed up for work so it was really weird. However, the food was super delicious so I can't complain too much. Parking is metered over here on pearl street. It's across the way from Cheesecake Factory. read more

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Hands down the best food and service in Boulder! Great for a date night, or also to bring family when they're in town.

If you want to dine at a hip modern looking restaurant on pearl st this is the place. Made reservations and got seated 15 minutes after that time...not bad. Service was steady all night. Great Prohibition style cocktails are served (including the big ice cube)! The fried pickles were delicious. As were the gnocci. The sashimi style selection of appetizers were fresh and yummy as well. It was good and the service was awesome but it doesn't really stand out compared to other restaurants in the Boulder/Denver area. read more

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We have been wanting to try this place for a while, but weren't sure if the drive from Denver was worth it. Well, it definitely was. We started off with the gimlet cocktail (excellent) and followed up with their take on a manhattan/old fashioned which my fiance loved, followed up by wine. All that was great, but the food was the real start of the show. We started with the tempura mushroom appetizer and they were tender and delicious and the sauce was a great pairing to really bring out the flavor of the mushrooms. The pate was also excellent. Onto mains...I had wanted the chicken, but they were on a delay so I opted for the pork shoulder for the table. It was very good, so much food, and cooked to perfection. Others at the table got the flank steak which was also cooked perfectly and had great flavor. Overall, this was a great night and we will definitely be back. read more

Honestly, the food was pretty bland and not well flavored. The service was incredibly slow for what we ordered. They ran out of a menu item, too, during peak dinner hours. The atmosphere is nice but the food was way too overpriced for what you get. My salmon was flavorless. The only thing worth ordering is the kale and apple salad. I expected more and better. read more

Oak has always been the very best dinner in Boulder. Nice atmosphere, nice service, great food. Their kale salad is the best salad I've ever eaten. Their bread is tasty. Their drinks are great. Unfortunately, they changed their very best dish on the menu this past year and now we rarely if ever go when it used to be a monthly staple. The Korean Pork Shoulder was by far the best meal on their menu and incredible for a small group. The kimchi was incredible, the pork fell off the bone, and the crispy rice was very tasty. Recently they changed to a teriyaki pork shoulder which is much less unique and no longer has any of the delicious additions. PLEASE BRING BACK THE KOREAN PORK SHOULDER and we will be back! read more