I can't believe I haven't reviewed The Roost yet. I've been here with friends and the hubbie. Tonight we went for our wedding anniversary. Even at 5pm it was packed! Stephen was our server. He was appropriately attentive. I had their non alcoholic No-Jito. Delish. I had their Green Chili Burger with modifications. I subbed out the pepper jack cheese for cheddar and had their aioli sauce on the side. Perfectly medium. And their exquisite fries. My husband had the Short Rib tacos with salad. They have it down! Then, a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream with no fillers. All good stuff. Stephen put a candle in it! Ha! I wish we'd been seated in a booth rather than out with the masses, but they were busy. Wish I'd taken pictures. I do have a picture of a salad I had there in April. That was yum, too! read more

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The Roost in Longmont is such a great spot--especially if you can score a seat outside on the patio. The atmosphere is fantastic, the staff is super friendly and attentive, and they have a massive food and drink menu with options for pretty much everyone. Here's a quick breakdown of what we tried: Seared Ahi: Absolutely fresh, light, and full of flavor. A standout starter. Fried Brussels Sprouts: Crispy and really good--definitely worth getting if you're a fan of Brussels sprouts (though, as with any sprouts, it depends on your palate!). Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Huge, super juicy, and packed with flavor. Crispy Chicken Sandwich: Very good, though it's a generous portion that almost feels like too much meat, but no complaints on taste! Between the extensive drink selection, creative menu, and great outdoor vibes, we had an awesome meal. read more

The main improvement The Roost could make would be letting the GM, J. Suniga return to Burger King, or whatever fast food franchise from which they hired him. The next improvement would be training employees that when a customer makes a request to pay the bill, the answer is "Yes, I will take care of that." Instead I received, a snippy "Notify your server." My response, "No, I'm the customer, you're employed here. I just agreed to pay a ridiculous sum for a cocktail and an appetizer, so YOU find whoever needs to receive my payment!" Her feelings were hurt, so she played the "You-don't-need-to-speak-to-me-that-way" card. Eventually she recovered from the trauma and found an Official Roost Bartender to give me the bill. Mr. Suniga explained that he did not pay her to receive payments. As a solution, her "manager" advised I avoid The Roost in the future. Apparently, customers who want to pay are not welcome? Good advice for me and any other prospective customers! read more

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Nice spot for dinner! Shared apps: cauliflower shishito peppers chicken and artichoke dip Overall, all good. Cauliflower stood out the most. I personally ordered the steak frites. Not as pleased with the entree. Mostly fries and not much meat. Would have gone for the short rib. Nice ambiance inside. Easy parking. read more

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My family and I ate dinner at The Roost while visiting the area for a few days. Since we were traveling from out of state we made a reservation ahead of time - although on a Wednesday evening at 5pm, it wasn't super critical, as the restaurant never got completely full. There are multiple seating options - inside, patio, or rooftop. We opted for the rooftop and the vibes were excellent. The weather was gorgeous and the rooftop patio is nicely decorated with live plants and a big bar running the length of the patio. Our server was excellent. I think his name was Danny. One of our party has an alcohol intolerance, so needs to avoid foods cooked with alcohol. Danny was super helpful in guiding our menu options with this information. He confirmed multiple dishes with the chef before we ordered. For food, we started with the Truffle Parm Fries, Fried Brussels Sprouts, and the Bangin' Cauliflower. All were delicious. The cauliflower was extremely good, I can see why so many reviews mention it. For entrees, our group ordered the Short Rib Tacos, Jumbo Crab Cakes, Chilean Salmon, and the Avocado Salad with Seared Ahi. No complaints around the table. The meat in the Short Rib tacos is super tasty. Portions were good sized, however the Crab Cake dish is definitely smaller than the others. Good option if you aren't super hungry. The Chilean Salmon was cooked perfectly. We didn't really have any complaints at all. Solid dining experience. Would definitely return if I'm ever back in the Longmont area. read more

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We decided to travel into Longmont to meet our cousin for dinner and this place came highly recommend The interior is gorgeous- love the greenery and bright lighting of the dining room. We were also offered bar seating or the enclosed patio- so there are many options. Based on others reviews, we needed to order the banging cauliflower- and it was excellent. Highly recommend. I ordered the Chilean salmon and it was HUGE so took half of it home for lunch tomorrow. Very tasty. Husband has the crab cakes- they were pretty thin but there were three of them. It would have been better with more lump crab- the sauce and sweet potatoes were tasty. Our cousin enjoyed her ahi tuna bowl. Service was excellent! laurel took great care of us. Parking can be tight - so give yourself some time to find a spot. read more

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Had an excellent green chili burger with fries. Our server was good and the ambiance is nice. It seems to be one of the more popular restaurants in town. read more

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When we first came in on a Sunday afternoon around 3, the place was totally empty. Despite that, they said we could only sit at the bar or on the rooftop. I was a little irritated, as it was slightly breezy, but I got over that quick once I tried the food. We had the steak frites, the Thai pork tacos, an old fashioned, and the chocolate decadence for dessert. The steak frites were great- the truffle fries were seasoned with garlic, and served with a great cream sauce. The steak was perfectly cooked rare. Super tender. But the tacos absolutely stole the show. Sweet and spicy with a touch of crunch, and the potato fries were stellar too! The old fashioned really let the whiskey shine, with just a touch of citrus. I think I would try a different dessert though- the decadence was good but didn't quite live up to the tacos. The interior was decorated very cute- mid century modern mixed with plants and some neon signs that said cute things. Our server was excellent- very friendly and on top of it. Overall, I would unquestionably come back next time I am in the area, and suggest you go there too. It's totally worth it. read more

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We love The Roost for all occasions! So great for a celebratory drink, quick appetizer, or full meal... all of our out of town visitors have loved the vibe, food, & cocktails. We really enjoy sitting on the rooftop when the weather is nice. Dominic is our favorite bartender and always takes great care of us. We will definitely be back in soon! read more

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We have been served at both tables and the bar-top, and regardless of where we are located we always seem to get the best service here. I'm a big fan of that alone! The food and drinks are always up to par and if you have a question about something, staff is always happy to chime in with their recommendations. My wife and I are currently obsessed with their hot wings and bottomless mimosas. Atmosphere here is great and I always look forward to visiting again and again. Glad the Roost is here in our city and provides some darn good eats! read more

Another triple D restaurant and another success. Restaurant is very spacious with seating towards large front windows , upstairs seating and seating area in the back. Service is quick and friendly and the food is fantastic. Portions were perfect for lunchtime. Meals were very economical however the beer is a little pricy...but you don't have to order beer either. read more

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The roost is always a solid choice when wondering where in Longmont to grab lunch or dinner. The menu changes some but there are quite a few mainstays. They have my favorite appetizer banging cauliflower and it's great every time. Their selection for fries and tots are great as well. Their Cuban is one of my favorite hand helds around. Give em a try. read more

For as many times as I've been to Longmont over the years, this is the first time I've been to the roost and I feel like I've kinda missed out! It's so cute and seems like a perfect date night/girls' night place to grab dinner and drinks. I came in for a late lunch with my best friend on a Saturday recently right around Halloween. It wasn't busy at all (we admittedly came at a semi awkward time lol) so we were seated and helped right away. One of the first things I noticed about the place were the decorations and furniture. It was so cute!! I loved the decor and the tables had really nice pillows on the chairs, which was a great touch. The menu has a pretty good variety of different types of food; some more traditional selections - like the cheeseburger I got - and other items that I haven't seen before, like the polenta squares my friend ordered. This place seems like a really popular dinner spot and feels like it'd be perfect for a date or dinner with a few close friends. We were helped quickly, and despite our taking forever to decide what we wanted because we couldn't stop talking, the meals came out quickly and plates were hot and looked great. My friend had been here before and really liked the Buffalo cauliflower, but said she also really enjoyed the polenta. My burger was super tasty too and hit the spot for me lol. It was cooked well and very fresh tasting. Pricing is pretty reasonable, but I'd guess the bill would easily and quickly get high with drinks and whatnot if you're in a group or on a date or whatever. Parking seems like it might get a little crazy during peak busy time, but there is a lot of street and lot parking in the general vicinity (along the main drag) if you're okay with a short walk to the restaurant. Overall good! I'd like to try and get back here to taste some other menu items but enjoyed my time! read more

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Ambiance was very calm and relaxing. The service was prompt and wonderful. And the food was spectacular. Went here because Google reviews show it much higher rated than on Yelp, my husband and I went and we agree with the 4.5 star rating that is on Google far more than the lower rating here. We had the Bangin' Cauliflower and Salmon as the entree and both were great tasting and a good shareable size. read more

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Very good spot with a wonderful menu. Something for everyone. My party ordered burgers, the Cuban sandwich, salads, and fish and chips. They all loved their selections. The service was prompt and attentive, and the servers and staff are friendly. The atmosphere was lovely with plenty of seating. The sound level was quiet since we were in a tall padded booth in the front of the restaurant. This is the perfect spot to go out with family and friends to enjoy very good food and have conversations you can hear without screaming. There is a parking lot in the rear but hard to find a spot. You can also park on the street. read more

The Roost has become one of my new favorites in Longmont, Colorado. My wife and I were on our way to a play in Greeley Colorado, and decided to stop at The Roost for dinner beforehand. I'm glad we did because I really enjoyed this place. The decor was nice and food was even better. My wife and I got the steak frites and the Thai tacos. My favorite was the Thai tacos and it's one of the best tacos I've ever had. It had so much flavor and the the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. The steak frites had truffle fries covered in steak and some type of gravy. The steak was so tender and juicy. We also got some sweet potato fries and those were good as well and came with some honey mustard sauce that had the perfect amount of horseradish in it. The service was fast and the waitress was super helpful and talked in detail about her favorite dishes. You know the place is good when the employees get excited about talking about the food they serve. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Longmont. read more

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Great place. Located downtown but has free parking in the back. Our server was so sweet when we stopped in for lunch. I had the gyro, which was huge. The dish was more Mediterranean-filled than ordering a standard gyro, but very yummy. gyro but very yummy. My husband enjoyed the poutine fries. I can see this as a date day or night place to check out. read more

Brunch was amazing and the service was excellent! Indoor seating was great, not loud and can enjoy conversations at the table.

It was my birthday and daughter and I went up on the rooftop area for lunch. Our server worked so hard to make sure we had everything we needed for food and drinks. Menu had a nice selection. The decor was amazing and the weather was perfect that day. I will be back! read more

I ordered a Short Rib Sandwitch they pulled it out of the freezer to unthaw it Waited therefore ever people were ordering food and sitting down and leaving while I was still there. The meat was terrible hard to eat. Fries were cold. Won't eat there again horrible. read more

Food is meh. Service is awful. Waitress brought water. No refills. Luckily we got our food but how on Earth I was able to choke down this bland food with nothing to drink!? I'm sure one of the crackheads walking and down main street would have given me better service. And 4 bucks to upgrade to fries!?!? What is going on at this place? Highly recommend do not come here. It's a rip off. Service is awful. Terrible attitude. No service, no tip. read more

Had a great gathering with coworkers at the Roost while visiting Longmont. It's in a great area with other eating establishments nearby but I would definitely recommend trying this one. Parking can be a bit of a challenge but if you get there earlier, you should have not problem. I had the steak frites and it was delicious...had a hard time choosing as the menu had allot of great choices. Our waiter was awesome and was very helpful with the menu. We ate in the back were the building has a few larger doors which added to the cool ambiance of the place. Recommended! read more

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great service. food amazing. ordered short rib tacos. delicious! drinks however too tart. ordered marg and blood orange marg. too much sweet and sour. diluted with water to make them palatable. read more

I was disappointed with our experience at The Roost. We had reservations for 6:45 p.m., but still had to wait an additional 10-15 minutes for our table. Once seated, we had to ask for utensils, and it took another 15-20 minutes before anyone came to take our order. We were told the kitchen was running behind, which at least set expectations, but unfortunately the service never improved. Our server was not very attentive and rarely checked on our table. At one point we went to the bar to order another drink, only to be told we had to order through our waitress--which was frustrating given how difficult it was to get her attention. The one bright spot was the drinks. They were well made and arrived in a timely manner. The food also came out all at once, which was not the case for some of the surrounding tables. However, the meal itself was underwhelming. I ordered the chicken fried chicken, and while it was fine, it wasn't anything memorable. Overall, between the long waits, lack of attentiveness, and average food, the experience did not live up to our expectations. Unfortunately, we don't have a reason to return. read more

Back again!!! But they have a new app that is worth a look Hate to keep updating the same restaurant but we literally come here once a week. All the same amazing dishes. - High quality, well presented etc. But the new one is the lemon Burrata appetizer (see pic). A gently lemon highlighted burrata ball sitting on a bed of sweet smased tomato served with a grilled focaccia is now my new favorite (old and a very close #2 is the bangin cauliflower) Any one of those three items would be amazing on their own but together it will wake you up. Frankly I can't figure out the tomato - very gentle flavorings, cold, sweet, not acidic, in a thick sauce. The focaccia is dense and flavorful, thick cut and grilled. Side note - they just got through with a major remodel of the dining room. added another big private table/room and hip chairs and tables to up the ambiance game. Every dish is well presented with some kind of twist that makes you think - dang this is good and better than I ever make at home even when I'm trying to impress guests - Dang it, this review made me hungry - I'm headed there now if anyone wants to join me. read more

We had reservations to celebrate two birthdays down the street and were greeted there by locked doors and no lights. Knowing that The Roost was a block away, we walked down, hoping that they would be open and have room for our group of seven. Shockingly, they did have room, and we were seated immediately in the bar area! Our server was at the side of our table right away and took our drink orders. It was pretty loud in there (not their fault - they were the only restaurant on the street that seemed to be open and were PACKED), but we had a great time catching up while we sipped our spicy Bloody Mary's. I ordered the Chilean Salmon that comes with a saffron cream, orange salsa, pesto farro and roasted cauliflower and was greeted with the largest piece of salmon I've ever received at a restaurant. It was delicately seasoned and flaky, and the citrus salsa and creamy sauce was a perfect complement. The pesto farro was al dente and studded with roasted carrots and peppers, as well as tender kabocha squash and cauliflower. I ended up having to get a to go box to take home another meal's worth of food. We received a complimentary dessert and opted for the gluten free Chocolate Decadence so the entire table could partake since we were all over stuffed and ready to roll out of there. Great service, delicious food and a HUGE thank you to them for being open and willing to take our large group! read more

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We just had a very disappointing meal at the Roost, and won't be back. Our server was great, but the food was honestly awful (seems to be worse and worse every time we go). Bland, boring, and no flavor (even the fries, and I usually love any and all fries!!). The salmon and crab cakes were dry, and the tomato soup was not seasoned. The bar area is also excessively noisy, and our bill was very high. We dine out a lot, and this was honestly the worst meal we've had in a very long time. read more

Everything is gluten free tastes amazing and the services is wonderful. I will be going g back. read more

The tomato soup is so good!! Also had the vegan curry and it was delicious and a good sized portion. Service was nice and quick.

Everything about this restaurant is wonderful. From the food, decor, and service. Would had gone more often but they get very busy during the weekend and nights. We finally tried it out during a weekday lunch and the food was very good. read more

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Have eaten at the roost twice, both times the food was very good. This time, the waiter, of which I don't remember, his name was over the top one Service highly recommend this restaurant. it's a nice reasonably quiet restaurant to eat at. We don't feel rushed. read more

The food was delicious! I got the nacho style tots and was so good! The food came fast and the waiter was very nice. We sat on the roof and it was nice and warm, I loved everything about this restaurant! read more

We had dinner & drinks Sat 8/23/25 at The Roost bar & restaurant in the creative & historic district of Longmont, CO. Big & boisterous place with bar, two dining areas & an outdoor deck in back. We sat at the bar and were immediately acknowledged by the bartender, "PM M"? (no name given). We ordered our first drinks, local Left Hand Milk Stout ($7.50) & Pinot Grigio ($9) while looking over the menu. Dinner drinks were the local Dale's Pale Ale ($5) & another pinot grigio. Dinner was scallop chowder ($8/12) & a Cubano sandwich ($18). I really like a good Cubano and I ordered it because it was made the right way with marinated mojo pork + black forest ham + white cheddar + pickles + garlic mayo + yellow mustard + crisp telera bread. Excellent! Dessert was a refreshing lemon tartlet ($12). Expansive menu with lotsa apps, something for all tastes. Street parking was full on this Saturday evening, but there is an ample public lot in the alley parallel to Main St. Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm. Happy Hour M-F 3-5pm. A good first impression. Thanks again to the friendly & excellent bar staff. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA read more

Waitress named Sarah was extremely nasty, offensive, and rude. Disappointing that this establishment hires individuals like this. I wouldn't recommend the roost whatsoever because of Sarah. Check out Pumphouse or O'Shays for good service and a good time! read more

Large and plenty of space for groups but also tables for couples. Their pork tacos are fantastic.

These guys are so cool. Shelly is super cool if you happen to get to deal with her. But everybody else is cool too. If they don't have what you're looking for they will definitely let you know where to get it. These guys are super chill. read more

Cute, lively spot in downtown Longmont. Service attentive, comfortable seating. Had some modifications to our dishes that they got right! Wasn't the best food I've ever had but it was pretty good, fairly priced for the portion size. Good variety of options. read more

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My husband and I have been here four or five times. The new look of furniture and atmosphere is beautiful. Such comfortable chairs, beautiful hanging plants from the ceiling. The food is still delicious as it has been in the past and servers are kind and attentive We went last night (December 10, 2025 )just for a drink each and two desserts. Our server was beyond attentivr, even though it was extremely busy with a large group of business people. She obviously loves her job. The drinks were amazing. Sage tequila with some type of peppers and a coconut delight. Flourless, chocolate cake, and lemon tart were delicious. We ask our server if the whipped cream was from a local source all the food is locally grown read more

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Food was amazing especially the pecan carrot cake must try! Great service as well, definitely recommend.

Steak was mid rare, asked for medium. Food is very salty, Crab cake and Cuban sandwich tasted terrible. Spend your money at another restaurant in Longmont. This was our 2nd time dining; we are never going back. There is nothing worse than spending over a hundred dollars on crappy food. read more