My $32 short rib was cold and dry and went down like sawdust. The potatoes were cold, however the broccolini was excellent.. The hostess stand behind me kept placing the telephone and then empty drink glasses right next to me without even a word. Their were another 4 chairs on one side of the bar that was taken up by laptops and iPads. It seemed like the owner wasn't there and had the kids running the place. Finally, a gentleman who I assumed was the manager ran into my chair without even a glance. The drinks on tap... not made fresh were forgettable. The place looked very nice and I was hopeful it was going to be a nice dinner for my 1st night in Boulder. All in all $100 was way to much for one person.. This was a disappointing experience. read more

River and Woods - A chaotic bar scene. - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Delicious drinks and well thought out seasonal menu. Tried the casserollette and it was a fantastic fall dish!

We sat at the bar and had a great time chatting with the bartender and enjoying delicious food and drinks. It was our last evening in Boulder after our elopement and honeymoon and was a great way to end an amazing trip. The gnocchi verde with grilled chicken was FANTASTIC, and the cheese plate was great. Short rib was very tasty, comfort food for sure. Definitely put this on your list of places to try! read more

River and Woods - Braised Shortrib; gnocchi verde with grilled chicken. - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Great service, awesome food for brunch. Great ambiance as well. Would recommend for sure

Yummm the food here is fantastic. That cornbread is to die for! Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night a little before our reservation to see if we could get seated or grab a drink ahead of time. This was quite confusing for the staff so we just sat outside and waited. They were able to get us in on the patio a little earlier than our reservation which was great but they then called us after the time of our reservation to ask why we were late sooo I do think there is a little bit of front of house confusion that could be tightened up. Our waitress was super friendly and ready with recommendations and of course, the start of the show, the food was incredible. I will be back for sure but I'll show up at the time of my reservation to prevent any added confusion! read more

River and Woods - Pueblo Chile-Chevre Cornbread - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I enjoyed the ambience of this restaurant and it had really friendly staff. My boyfriend and I ordered the bison burger and ribs plate with a beer and a cocktail. Tasty cocktail and beer offerings! But then we proceeded to wait 40 minutes for our food... sure we didn't order apps but I thought it would be faster than that! Then, we finally got our food and I was disappointed by the burger. It was dry and overcooked. :( The ribs were good and not dry! Mac and cheese was amazing and the corn bread was yum! read more

Casual simple indoor dining with reservations. 20% fair wage is added to the tab which is fine. Now for the deliciousness we are coming back for: Duck leg apps, deviled eggs, crab cakes,pumpkin spice Thai curry soup, bison burgers, sweet potatoes with tahini sauce , short ribs with pasta and homemade bread, Old fashions, blue margaritas and for the 24th birthday a complimentary chocolate dip and churros. Good presentation, and like Boulder decor is fresh and simple. Be confident everything will taste delicious. read more

River and Woods - Montreal Duck Wings, Yummy Deviled Eggs - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Beware. They now tack on a 20% "fair wages fee" on your check without any indication of such on their menu (this was for a party of 4). I almost ended up tipping 40% before noticing this shady move on their part. Tssss.... Bad move, River and Woods. read more

This is a great place. We got a reservation and unfortunately had to sit outside when it was a bit chilly but that didn't stop us from having a good time. Great wine list, good service, good food. read more

It was my first visit at River and Woods. They have an amazing backyard with tables nicely spread around to allow social distancing. They also have gas heaters so you don't get cold. I ordered a cocktail, a smoke salmon salad and a glass of house wine. We also shared a poutine as an appertizer. The cocktail sounded amazing on the menu with tequila, apricot jam, thyme and pomegranate. But it mainly tasted pomegranate. A bit disappointing. The poutine was delicious. Everyone at the table loved it. My smoked salad was okay but way too salty. The staff was super friendly. They all wore masks. I don't think I will go back. Overall, it was too expensive for what it was. Or if I go again, it will be just to eat a poutine in their amazing backyard. read more

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Really good food; kind of expensive for the portion size; sweet potato dish was absolutely phenomenal Outdoor seating is really a heated tent so don't expect too much Expected more ambiance for the price Cool place to definitely try though..... read more

This is a cute little restaurant and Boulder tradition. They have excellent food and ambiance. Great wine selection. We went in late spring to celebrate my birthday and they had these cute dome tents with heaters in them out back. We were able to enjoy the outdoors and have a private dinner feel. read more

Our waiter was a great kid, but the food was disappointing. It was over priced and under delivered quality wise. what a disappointment. Will never go back. read more

Great environment whether sitting inside or outside. Food is amazing. Service has been good in the past but has not been the best lately. Would still continue going for the food if you can be patient with the service read more

Pass. Way overpriced. Food is solid and will appeal to foodies but gosh it's so overpriced to the point of being ridiculous. A $15 cocktail that was somewhat larger than a thimble full. And $20 for a burger (and that item is by far the cheapest entree on the menu). Would like to go back for the food but won't because of the sticker shock of the bill and what you get read more

We stopped by on a Tuesday night in June with a party of 4 - make sure to make reservations during these COVID times! We were seated outside around the corner, pretty private and tucked away. The appetizer we got (onion rings) were delicious and so were the drinks. I was kind of shocked that the wine carton we got was $70 - kind of pricey! We ran into some issues with our entrees as half the party got theirs and we didn't get the other half for about 2 hours. The shrimp skewers I got were cold by the time they made it to me too. I ordered the bacon Mac and cheese as well and found it to be overly heavy - wouldn't recommend getting that. We'd give this place a chance again as we enjoyed the ambience and understand they are still working out their operations under COVID. read more

Food and service are both superb!! We love this place! Came here for dinner one night with a group and we were seated outside in the heated tent which was very interesting. Our server came over right away and went over the items on the menu with us and explained how the recipe came from different families and sometimes they would use two recipes on the same dish. I think the stories were very cool and if you look at the back of the menu, and actually talks about the story and the family that submitted it. We got a bunch of appetizers to share, and different entrées to share as well. Our server was extremely attentive and came by often to explain things and he was also very funny and entertaining. All of the appetizers and entrées we ordered were absolutely delicious, and amazing. I don't think there was anything that wasn't good. That is generally pretty surprising. For dessert, we ordered a bunch of different ones to share as well. The churros is a definitely must have! The s'mores I would recommend skipping, the marshmallow was way too big, it was very hard to heat up. And we had a hard time with that and we ended up leaving pretty much the whole thing or not eating. The cheesecake was a little funky as well, didn't really taste like cheesecake. I would skip that too and only order the churros. Over all a wonderful experience, prices are not too bad. Bathrooms are clean. read more

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Went here for my birthday, not sure why they ask if it's a special event if they aren't even going to acknowledge it. We had a reservation but still had a wait once we arrived. The hostess mumbled something then left so we weren't even sure if we had even checked in. The food and drinks were subpar at best. We had the trout which came recommended and it was okay, fine but not worth over $30. My husband had the STL ribs, being from STL these are NOT STL ribs. There was barely any meat on the bone and he was still hungry after his meal. The shark attack drink was spicy? Even though nothing on the ingredient list indicated it would be spicy. Our waiter was not paying attention, not attentive, and had to be asked multiple times for simple things. Since my husband was still hungry we ordered the table side s'mores for two, and the graham crackers tasted like soap. I would have preferred the $2 box from the grocery store every time. As if this meal wasn't bad enough we discovered after paying they add on a 20% fair wage tax automatically, which we are in support of, but we're not informed at all so we tipped as if that was not on there. I just wish this would have be a transparent transaction so I don't feel like I was cheated. Overall, it's overrated and I won't be back. read more

Amazing space, vibe, food & drinks. It's beautifully cozy, with excellent music & attentive service. We loved our drinks (Mai Paloma, Gin Ruby) and food (especially the crispy artichokes & brown butter trout). The staff went above & beyond to make our evening a very memorable birthday experience. Loved it all, and will definitely be back! read more

I went here for a date this past weekend and it was great! Both the date and the dinner. We went later on a Sunday evening and it wasn't super busy. The atmosphere was fantastic and nice and quiet and romantic. The decor inside is just GREAT! We started off with the bacon wrapped dates as an appetizer and omg make my mouth drool, they were so yummy! For an entree I got the gnocchi. It was fantastic!! It wasn't made out of potatoes like traditional gnocchi. I can't remember besides spinach what he said it was made out of. The sauce was creamy and decadent but light and delicious. Our waiter Bobby was fantastic! He was friendly, helpful, educated us about the menu as we were first timers. He suggested a great wine that went well with my dish. Overall this place was fantastic and I'll definitely be back! read more

Spent a beautiful evening dining with friends outdoors, under the pergola. Delight all around from the six of us for the service, atmosphere, meals and drinks. Rarely do you have an evening of universal praise! Such a nice thoughtful environment. read more

Really worried that my favorite restaurant is not the same. We came for brunch and our coffees tasted like water, our eggs and potatoes were not cooked, nothing seemed seasoned. Very disappointed. I used to love this place so I hope they figure it out. We also could not believe that the coffee was six dollars. It came from a pot on a hot plate. This is more than a delicious cup from Boxcar. read more

We were in Boulder for their fall festival. After a wonderful day on Pearl street. We met up with an old friend who had moved to Denver. He recommended this restaurant. It is a quaint little restaurant with unique decor. The service was top notch. The menu is small, but food was not your run of the mill meals. I had the Gnocchi verde with chicken, it was one of the best dishes I have had in a long time. The gnocchi was melt in your mouth tender. The Reggiano cream sauce was absolutely delicious! My husband had the short ribs, they were tender and very good. Desserts looked good but we were too full to have any. read more

Excellent food & service. Great w/ food allergies and for an evening w/friends. We'll be coming back.

LOVED THIS PLACE. I would love for the owners to come decorate my house, it was decorated so cute. I liked the menu options, they had vegan and GF options. The Bloody Mary was amazing. One of the best ones I have every had. They also had other nice non alcoholic drink options like craft cream soda, and ginger beer. Can't wait to go back! read more

River and Woods - Double Bison Cheeseburger and Fries - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Really bad. Terrible service and food. Overpriced. They also have not returned my reservation fee which is suppsoed to be refundable. Needs serious improvement. read more

Amazing local stop with oodles of foodie food options and tasty bevy's. Drop in for happy hour and try the poutine and short rib fries! Perfect for a date night. Sexy indoor seating or heated outdoor patio (covered of course). Thursday brings a burger and beer special! Weekends being a brunch for the ages. Staff are at the ready with suggestions and menu guidance. They are also super nice (they were so nice when my cat when missing in the neighborhood). Seriously stop in and take a load off at their bar or settle down for some tasty bites. read more

Come first for the dinner (very good) but keep coming back for the breakfast (amazing). It has everything a good breakfast place should have in good coffee, range of sweet and savory dishes, homemade sauces and seasonal specialty items. I've gotten all sorts of things here but the standout dish is the smothered burrito. Definitely come hungry (perfect for after an early morning flatirons hike!). There are so many great restaurants in the area but what makes this place stand out is the intimate atmosphere. It's a cozy little house with gentle lighting and beautiful ceramic dishes. Kinda wish I could live here! read more

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This is the 3rd time my husband and I have eaten here. We make sure to have dinner here anytime we visit Boulder and we've never been disappointed. The service has always been amazing and the food is delicious and the atmosphere is fantastic! read more

We made reservations for our large party of twelve at least a month or two in advance but upon our arrival there was a scramble to rearrange tables despite the restaurant being half empty. Normally I would expect a forewarned restaurant to be more prepared unless they are dealing with an unexpected rush in business outside of their control. The front of the restaurant is reasonably charming until you are funneled through a laid bare kitchen to get to the 'backyard' seating area. I live in a college town so I understand the desire to go for a quaint vibe but I don't normally expect to see how the sausage is made to such an extent. The menu lacks variety with most of the more interesting items associated with the restaurant online no longer on the menu. I had the trout and while it was well seasoned the stuffed squash served with it had an unappealing odor and dull brown appearance so I left it untouched. Glancing around the table only the salads ordered by my friends and family had any appealing vibrancy. Ultimately nothing I saw on our table matched the presentation of the food as photographed on review sites. I hope that my step daughter enjoyed her graduation party. We are very proud of her achievements. But this is by far the worst dining experience we had during our three day stay. A quick emergency brunch at IHOP earlier in the day was more appetizing. read more

Fantastic food in a beautiful, quaint setting. Service: great waiter, low key, casual vibe. Location: looks to be a previous home, turned restaurant- such a cute idea and so well done. There is also a spacious outdoor area in the back/backyard. F&B: we order the Short Rib and Bison Burgers. The Short Rib is a must order. Please don't pass on this. So incredible of a dish. The bison burgers were also good. Would definitely go back!! read more

River and Woods - Front entry - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Came during covid- the duck wings with teriyaki sauce was Wayyy too salty. The sauce made it almost inedible. But the wings themselves had potential, very juicy. Bison burger was good. The caprese salad was good too but it was a little light on the tomatoes to be a true caprese salad. read more

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I really want to love this place. After the most recent experience, however, I'm done trying. We only went because we were invited by friends. Next time I'll suggest an alternative. The hostess was visibly upset when I asked if we could have a table not in the center of the dining room. We had a reservation and the place wasn't busy when we arrived. She did seat us at a bar table which was better at least. The food is fine- nothing to rave about or go back for. The "gnocchi" is a dense flour ball; certainly not a pillowy potato recipe. Just set your expectations accordingly if you're envisioning traditional gnocchi. Otherwise I didn't, and haven't ever, had anything that I couldn't easily make at home. Again, for the price, I want a bit more wow factor. Not run of the mill chain restaurant quality. The service is pretty bad for the price. We ordered 2 bottles of wine. The first was bubbles. I would have expected that it be put on ice while we were working on it. It wasn't. Again, for the price, and assumed service levels that go with that point, the servers should at least refill wine glasses periodically. The staff & service delivery in general left much to be desired. The most off putting piece was the "fair wage fee" added to the bill. If you're going to do this, fine, and I don't mind paying it, but consider alternatives. Rename it or just increase your prices 20% and have a no tipping policy. By calling it a fair wage fee - that is explicitly called out to the customer as such - you're very much saying that as an employer, you don't pay a fair wage and depend on your customers to make up for you choosing to pay unfair wages. Given this description, the logical, and better message, change is to increase prices across the board, pay your employees a fair wage, and drop any expectations for gratuity from customers. If you're on the fence, look elsewhere. There are plenty of much better places in Boulder. read more

We were a party of 2. Very early dinner reservation at 4:45. The entrees were warm. The cabernet was refrigerated. The portions were small. The server took our order, served the appetizer and then came back and asked for our order again. The trout was served skin up-maybe the new rage in culinary presentation so i'll onky note abd not judge. Our experience was mediocre at best. When a 20% service charge was automatically added to the bill, it was a bit of a pisser. They put the 20% on the sales tax. The explanation that this way all the employees, who prepared our experience, shared the "wealth" ,and that if we thought deserving we could leave the server additional monies, reinforced my "pisser" comment Not good enough to return. read more

Stopped in for dinner and had a great time! The drinks were great (an old fashioned and Through The Woods spritz), the service was great (+ quick), and the food was yummy (challah, caesar salad, and short ribs). The inside and patio give off cozy vibes. At the end of the night, we accidentally left our takeaway and one of the staff came running after us down the sidewalk to give it to us!! Certainly didn't have to, but it was a very kind gesture. All around good experience! read more

Beautiful ambiance, incredible food! Great for a romantic evening out. Would definitely go back.

Family birthday celebration - all food was FAR above expectations - creative, perfectly seasoned and the spinach ricotta gnocchi with lemon cream sauce - OMG wow. Waitress was a sweetie and took photos of our group. Just a great evening all around. read more

River and Woods - The.Best.Spinach gnocchi I have ever had!! Just superb! - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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A lovely experience every time, and wonderful customer service. Thank you Connor for taking good care of us this morning!

Amazing Sunday brunch- and dinner outside in the back ! Highly highly recommend Staff is super nice and menu is amazing read more

This is a cute place that was perfect for brunch. We had reservations and were seated right away. The food, service, and mimosas were all good and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. read more