The space is amazing with historic vibes. We actually sat in the patio which was really nice and…read morecosy with a view to the quiet side streets. Service here is amazing and prices are very reasonable for what you get. The food is at a very high level but I thought some dishes, especially the grilled salmon, were a little over salted. The Salmon is great though, very different from the "traditional " way it's served in so many other places. The dessert apple pie was good, but below expectations after everything we had was way above expectations. I feel like this is a hidden gem! There are so many things on the menu I still want to try.

Shining Star: Our Server Frida. She was warm, friendly, accommodating and so thoughtful…read more The Disappointment: THE FOOD Truffle Fries - Undercooked Brunch Burrito - Boxed Eggs, no Flavor to the sauces. The home fries were great. Salmon Ban Mi - Salmon, bun and sauce was nice, but too messy to manage in hands. Kids Mac and Cheese - The noodles were overcooked, and falling apart.

I've eaten at two of the other restaurants in the group, Alma Fonda Fina and Alteño, so when we…read morewere going to be in Boulder mid-afternoon I checked the schedule for Cozobi and was surprised to find that they open at 2pm with both a happy hour menu plus the full dinner menu. Even better, there were seats available at the chef's counter. I'm sure the dinner hour is a more intense experience, but we walked into a peaceful, beautiful space at 2:15pm. There were a few people in the bar, otherwise the restaurant was empty except for our two seats at the chef's counter with a great view of the kitchen. It felt like the restaurant was closed and just serving the two of us. Cozobi is the Zapotec god of maize and agriculture which is certainly appropriate for a restaurant focused on authentic masa. Outside there's a long, secluded patio. You enter to the lobby of an office building, then go left into Cozobi. There's an elegant bar in front, the dining room in the middle, then the comfortable chef's counter and kitchen in the rear. We started with two items from the happy hour menu: Taco Dorado with wild mushrooms, queso Chihuahua, and guacachile (a green sauce made from chilis and onions) and Ceviche de Huachinango with red snapper and smashed avocado served tostada-style on an authentic tortilla. The mushroom taco was amazingly savory with absolutely delicious flavors that melded perfectly. The ceviche was good, but I'm not a fan of Chef Curiel's extremely hard tortillas. There were too many small bits on the tostada to pick it up without everything falling off and it was impossible to cut. We finally scraped off the ceviche and then broke up the tortilla to eat separately. Next we went to the dinner menu with the Callo de Hacha al las Brasas, Fall River scallops, serrano ponzu, tomato butter, and chives. I've had this before and it was as beautiful and delicious as ever. The small scallops were cooked perfectly. The Taco de Pastor came with Sakura pork collar, recaudo rojo (a tomato, onion, and garlic sauce), charred pineapple, and salsa verde cruda (a tomatillo sauce). Again, beautiful to look at and very savory, tender, and delicious. Finally we went for the Huachinango a la Veracruzana, Baja red snapper in an olive tomato broth with roasted lemon rice. OMG, the broth was amazing. A perfectly cooked piece of fish with wonderful flavors and a delightful dish of rice to accompany the fish. Cozobi offers dessert and we finished with a picture-perfect tres leches cake, swimming in a luscious sauce. I just love trying lots of different tastes and this menu is well-organized to provide that. Six dishes were the perfect amount of food and we left very satisfied. The very charming Asia provided great service while also busy in the kitchen. A few of the servers assisted from time-to-time. Everything ran like clockwork. My girlfriend enjoyed herself and we were both very impressed.

An exceptional experience, from beginning to end. The chef, Johnny Curiel, has a Michelin star and…read moreis a James Beard nominated cook, and it shows. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the beautiful bar is the centerpiece of this gorgeous restaurant. The atmosphere is a lovely combination of elegance and dining comfort. The waitstaff is beautifully trained, and everyone who works here seems to be very proud of the food and ambiance. We started with a tuna crudo which was one of the stars of the meal. The tuna was delicious and the broth was heavenly. We ordered pork taco and a beef taco, both so tasty. For our entree, we had the snapper in tomato broth. I'm still thinking about it! As soon as you know you're going to Boulder, book a reservation. Even is all you can get is an 8:45, take it! This was without a doubt the best dining experience we enjoyed in Boulder. My only regret is that I didn't book at least 3 meals here during our stay! I won't make that mistake again! Cozobi Fonda Fina is simply that good!

Food, service and ambience!!! Food was way better than I…read moreexpected! My first visit and I will be back again soon. Thanks to the staff for taking care of us. Best wishes, Bill&Dianne Lafayette, Colorado

Our server did a great job on all of our drinks, but this one is especially pretty! I highly…read morerecommend the Longmont location for great food and great service!

Went here with a group of friends and immediately understood why people love this place. River and…read moreWoods has that very specific cozy Boulder atmosphere that somehow feels both rustic and intimate without trying too hard. The whole space feels warm and relaxed in a way that makes you want to stay longer than planned. Food was genuinely very good across the board and the service struck that perfect balance of being attentive without constantly interrupting the table or hovering over conversations. I'd especially recommend it for small groups or date nights because it manages to feel social without getting overwhelmingly loud. Parking is mostly street parking, but we didn't have too much trouble finding a spot nearby.

A group and I visited River and Woods for dinner on a weekday. We easily found parking on the…read morestreet right in front of the restaurant where there is a sign to easily identify it. I think the best thing about River and Woods is the interior and exterior decoration. It is very clear that a lot of thought and time was put into the atmosphere here. From the cute door knocker to the bathroom wallpaper, the theme is well-executed. The food was a bit disappointing. The blue oyster mushroom appetizer was extremely salty. I thought it was just me but the rest of the table agreed as well. My trout was well-cooked and I enjoyed it quite a bit. The chicken was also salty although cooked well. I did not try the burger but I was told it was salty as well. The prices of all the items were quite high for what I thought was presented. Service was good and thankfully our waters were filled frequently for how much water we were drinking due to the high salt content.

Looooved our brunch at The Kitchen! We walked in with no reservation at around 11:30 and were able…read moreto snag a table right away. The space is cozy and bright. I loved the big chandeliers and brick wall. Our server, Skylar, was fantastic. She was personable, welcoming, and enhanced the entire dining experience. My friend and I started with the churro donuts to share. These were the perfect sweet treat (because who can have brunch without something sweet for the table?) It comes with a dulce de leche and a coffee anglaise that was so delicious. For my main I went with the fireside eggs. This was exceptional! Flavourful shakshuka with perfectly poached eggs, avocado and feta served alongside naan bread. This meal was comforting and delicious without being overly filling. I can't recommend The Kitchen enough! If I'm ever back in Boulder I will definitely be back. I would love to try the lunch or dinner menu!

This was a pretty good meal unexpectedly after the BOLDERBoulder run last weekend!…read more We thought the area would be too packed to find a table, but surprisingly there were plenty of open seats at around noon on Memorial Day. There are only two tables on their patio that have an umbrella, so we were sitting in the sun at first and it was getting really hot (but then we were able to snag a shaded table when it freed up shortly after) All of the menu options sounded so good, we started with drinks, I can't remember the name of my cocktail, but it had egg white in it and was so delicious. We ordered the burrata appetizer and all of our means at the same time. Unfortunately, the appetizer never came out, our server for that to put it in. I ended up going with the Bolognese and it was really good so was the steak frites and street cart chicken that my friends had. Their fries are pretty good. The server felt really bad for forgetting about our appetizer and offered us a free dessert instead, so we tried the churro donuts which were ok. I'm still it was a good meal and I would definitely come back if I'm in the Boulder area again soon

Great welcome - the server came out to open the door for every single person who arrived. Beautiful…read moremodern space with big windows up front and a cozy wood fire in the back. I grabbed a seat at the bar with a front row view of the cocktails being made and the whole menu moving in and out of the fire. Great spot to perch. Started with the carrots covered in pistou - simple side that really elevated the dish. Then went with the Summer pizza: beautiful ripe peaches with the perfect sweet-savory balance. Added a few drops of Calabrian chili for a light kick. Crust was on point too - nice and light so you're not weighed down by a full pie. Service was great all around.

In fairness, my dining companions and I agreed it was more of a 3.5…read more The excellent - the burrata and piada app. Simply delicious. The pizzas were also solid and entering to the wood fire smell is awesome. The meh- the prices are really high and then they add a mandatory 22percent service fee but say it's not a tip. I am confused, are diners totally paying the salaries upfront? Pizzas are already $30 and the small bread is $14.., seems like a large up charge. Everything should be pretty darn perfect and it was not. I needed to ask to have my table wiped down and we were all asked if we wanted new plates/utensils with our next course. Strange disconnect. Also, we all left pretty hungry. Portions were pretty tiny. The app was delicious but alas not enough to bring us back. P.s. .they wished someone in my Party a happy birthday but no candle after out meal when we declined dessert. Would be nice for a small tidbit to be on the house for special occasion, a cookie or something ... anything. This is the kind of underwhelming yet expensive dining experience that keeps me from wanting to eat out ..

Went for the second time the other day. The pricing for sashimi is extremely fair considering…read morecomparable spots in Boulder. The izakaya side was not too busy after 7pm, and service was attentive but didn't check-in too much, allowing a relaxed meal. We eat a lot of Japanese food, and especially enjoyed the agedashi mochi, soft shell crab, and karaage. I also thought the uni tasted very fresh the other time I went. It's probably one of the best meals for the price in Boulder if you'd like to dine in and take your time.

I really enjoyed my visit here for dinner. We sat outside since the weather was so nice and we had…read morea great time. Although the food is a bit pricey, I think it was worth it. Not pictured, we also ordered the duck soba noodles and the scallops. Everything tasted delicious. I do wish that I had saved some of the soba for when the hamachi came out but I did order those later. I would have preferred the hamachi to come with a bit of rice on the side but my boyfriend didn't mind the salad. It's a great date spot and if we were to sit inside there's options for Japanese style floor seating. When you go inside they ask you to take off your shoes and provide slippers for the restroom. It feels very relaxing and home-y.

My favorite fine dining restaurant in all of Colorado. This place has some of the best food I've…read moreever had anywhere, I'm having my rehearsal dinner here because I love the food so much. They cook their steaks perfectly and have some of the funnest and tastiest sides I've ever had the pleasure to eat. Their roasted heirloom squash is never to be skipped over, it's my favorite vegetable dish that they sell, also do not skip over the Crispy pigs ears, or the tartar! The service there is outstanding and everyone that works there is super nice and professional, they are all masters of their crafts. I love the entire vibe of Blackbelly, they have well taken care of live plants everywhere, and it's very clean and tables are well spaced out. One of my favorite parts though is the dry age case! I love being sat near it (when others don't always) because I also work with food and appreciate how things are made. I would give this place 10 stars if I could. I believe they've maintained a Michelin Green Star since they first received one.

We only got to eat in the market, not in the restaurant. The menu choices were abundant, the food…read morewas served quickly and was delicious. I had the bacon cheeseburger with a side of tots. Lots of deli choices to take home with meats and other dishes. The only downside is it was incredibly loud, concrete floors, no sound absorbing materials, and metal chairs.