Absolutely phenomenal experience. I proposed to my future wife at this restaurant and I could not have asked for a better environment or a more attentive staff. Taylor was so friendly and honestly one of the best Waitresses I've ever had. If you are looking for the best food and best service in Boulder look no further. Unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend to anyone in the area. Such a lovely lovely restaurant. read more

Awesome place! Vibe is so cool, service is killer! We did the 3 course option. We all loved the app and dessert entree we all got was so so hence the 4 stars. Will be back for sure! Be sure to try their house wine.. it's great! read more

Worst dirty martini ever...tasted like it looked...swampy. Dinner was only so so . Very young and inexperienced wait staff read more

Bramble & Hare - Worst dirty martini ever...tasted like it looked...swampy. Dinner was only so so . Very young and inexperienced wait staff - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Farm to table. This place is awesome. It has a older feel but very modern. They offer a 3 course meal for $30ish dollars. It comes with an appetizer, main, and dessert. The Beet salad is done right with lots of cheese and light balsamic dressing. Lamb ragu was great but cold. The best part was their panna cotta. It was smooth and creamy. I love the atmosphere and would definitely recommend this for a date. Make reservations! read more

My husband and I were visiting from out of state and our local Boulder friends recommended this place. Wow, were we impressed! We tried two dishes (pad thai and a ragu dish) and though I wasn't planning on having a drink, after seeing how seriously amazing the "Bartender's Choice" was for my husband, I got major FOMO and wanted my own concoction. I love that they make a custom drink based on your taste preferences - I never get cocktails because I never know what to order... this fixed that problem! The service was wonderful too and we got to chat with the chef a bit who brought us his desserts of the night: a homemade candy bar and a berry mousse. Chocolate's my main squeeze so the candy bar was like a gift from heaven. We liked our dinner dishes too - not a bite leftover of anything! It was one of those meals that I didn't mind paying more for because the experience was so fun and unique. Wish we lived closer to come back soon! read more

Bramble & Hare - Dessert! Homemade candy bar and a berry mousse (what type of berry I unfortunately can't remember, but both were delicious) - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I really liked the ambiance and service. I thought the food was great but my son got violently sick an hour or so after our meal. I still recommend the restaurant but maybe not for kids? read more

This place was very cool! Our favorite experience were the drinks. We were fortunate enough to have the bartender as our server as well and were able to do the "ballers choice" drinks. They were SO well made, he went in depth in explaining what he used and type of feel he was going for- very cool! Thank you Mike for the fantastic experience! read more

Conversation friendly gem with creative cocktails, small plates to share, attentive waitstaff. Outstanding menu. This is going to be our go-to place for date night! read more

I'll qualify about 50% of this review with the disclaimer that our dining experience (and it was an experience) was on the evening of the 4th of July. About 1/2 of Pearl St. was shut down and I'm sure that staffing levels were off and a number of folks weren't running the show that would be expected. That being said... Checked out the menu and reviews online and were pleased when we arrived that there were several empty tables. Seated quickly and provided with food and beverage menus. I should say at this point there are very few opportunities to really watch a train wreck unfold without any sort of compassion whatsoever, but this may have been one of those times. Other than being tremendously hungry, we weren't planning on going out to watch the fireworks and weren't operating on a tight agenda. Good thing, too. Started the stopwatch after no one had come to get our drink orders for at least 10 minutes. Another 5 elapsed before I flagged down one of the two people who ended up serving us. By that time we were prepared to put in appetizer, entree, and beverage orders (which we did). Nothing elaborate, nothing off menu. About 10 minutes later our drinks arrived. No appetizers, no amuse-bouche. No one came to check on us the entire time that we nursed our drinks. Finally, about 50 minutes after being seated a waiter wandered by and asked if we were still doing OK and we asked when we could expect even the appetizers. He let for quite a while and came back with a dish of olives and two glasses of bubbly and apologies because they had completely forgotten our order. Now I've worked in restaurants, and typically the drill when this happens is that everything is bumped to the front of the line and people fall all over themselves to ensure appetizers and entrees are perfect and well coordinated. What actually happened is that we waited another 20 minutes for our appetizers, ate them, and then sat idly for another 20 minutes for entrees to show up (which they did after we asked about them). They showed up along with a glass of rose for each of us. Appetizers: Cold country sausage and mustard was good, but minimal serving size and the mustard that it was paired with overwhelmed the flavor of the sausage. Strawberry/Goat Cheese salad was quite nice. Entrees: Salmon was average - a nice filet that was cooked well, but lacked any sort of seasoning. Lentils were underdone and tough. Snap peas and broccoli was very good. Pork mashers was much better than the salmon. Dessert: We took ours to go because at this point we had been there for 2 hours and 15 minutes in a 75% full restaurant. Bartender - above average Kitchen - average Front of the house - maybe the worst I've seen outside of a chain restaurant. Appallingly uncoordinated and inexperienced. read more

Best farm to table in the country. Fantastic foods. Great selection of wines. They will pair for you. This is a fantastic restaurant and you need to experience it at least once. read more

The idea of this place is great, and is clearly drafting off of the brand and nearness to Black Cat, but execution is weak. Here for dinner during graduation week - 7:45 reservations, several tables empty and two walkings has easy seating. Decor is fun and we sat by a relatively quiet seat by the door, but overall noise level was surprisingly loud. Menu is quite limited, so we were expecting very well executed dishes. The bass skewers had nasty scales, there were carrots served that I could not cut through with my dull knife (first time THAT ever happened), and the pulled pork item was too mushy to appreciate the overall flavor/texture profile of the dish. Service was 'fine', but not amazing, the team should have focused on food. Craft cocktails were excellent, but not the 'main event' for dinner. read more

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Bramble & Hare is a farm-to-table restaurant. Their menu isn't extensive. They only have a few items. The menu also seems seasonal, like all farm-to-table places. The place looks intimate. It looks like a great place to take a date. My server was very friendly and helpful. I tried most of their menu. They have small plates and large ones. But they're all sharable. Between 2 people, depending on your appetite, you can probably order all of their small plates and be stuffed afterwards. Their Mac&Cheese tasted great. I loaded it up with the extra bacon, Jalapenos, and onions. It was cheesy, thick, and delicious. Their beet salad was refreshing and had that typical "spring/summery" flavor to it. Their Braised Mulefoot Pork was juicy and tender. It had great flavor. I loved it. All of their menu items taste good. Parking is hard to find though since it is street parking (do NOT park in those parking lots, the rip you off). I would uber here, depending on your distance. read more

3.5* - in otherwords, I enjoyed my time here, but I'm not a "fan" and won't be stalking them out for another try immediately. We came with a fairly large group - was a bit difficult getting a seat. Eventually everything was straightened out, but it resulted in multiple requests for water, plates, utensils, etc for everyone. Food was good, although smaller portions. My DH's chicken was a bit red still near the bone. Drinks were good as well, although the bartender is very friendly so ask for something if you want an unusual option. Even for happy hour, prices are a bit high. Bathroom is cool, giant scale! Overall, another "artisanal" "craft" "local" "farm to table" Boulder place that should be on your list to try for yourself, but not sure it really rockets up to the top of mine. read more

I came to Bramble & Hare every time I visited Boulder in the past, now that I live in Boulder it is my favorite date night or celebration spot. The bartenders here are probably my favorite part of the restaurant. I never miss an opportunity to drink or eat at the bar. While the wine list is good, I only ever drink the cocktails here because they are always adventurous and fun. I place all of my trust in these bartenders and even on the occasional misstep they are quick to change it up whether by adding something to the cocktail or offering something else. For the food let me start by saying I enjoy seeing chefs trying to do something new or different. They offer unique combinations and many things that I'd never venture or know to try at home. I always look for kitchens that make things that I would never make at home. B&H never disappoints on that front. I've never been disappointed by any plate they've ever put in front of me. Always an experience. They're great at expanding your palette and getting you out of your comfort zone. On the occasions that I've sat at a table the service has always been great. Their servers really have a taste for the restaurant industry and match the ambiance of the restaurant. Each of the servers I've had all have their own unique characters and offer good table side conversation when discussing the menu. I'm always looking forward to my next opportunity to come to Bramble & Hare. read more

I have eaten in many restaurants all over the world and when I have an amazing experience at one, I do whatever it takes to go back. Bramble and Hare has been one of my favorite experiences in the past 10 years. My restaurant experience is based on food, experience, Service, vibe, and relationships. This small but amazing restaurant is at the top of my list for all of those key ingredients. When I returned to Boulder this past week, I wanted to make sure I went back to bramble and hair however, I really wanted to make sure that I had the opportunity to see Chef Austin, chef Eric, and liquor chef extraordinaire, Griffin again. These guys and their staff are efficient, knowledgeable, professional, and fun. It is a fun restaurant that takes an eating experience very seriously. When we checked in to our reservation, I saw Griffin and Austin and I was ecstatic. The great news was that they remembered Rosa and myself. They moved us to the bar area so we can sit close to chef Austin and liquor chef Griffin. Immediately, they continue to where they left off six months ago-- by providing us a memorable meal experience. Chef Austin, through a six course experience, provided us an amazing tour of what has been happening and at the restaurant at their farm. Booze chef Griffin was there for every turn with a perfectly paired beverage. Again and again, Rosa and I were reminded why this place is so special. Later in the evening, chef Eric, from next-door and restaurant partner, came over to talk to us more about how they are evolving for themselves and for others. He was so gracious with his attention. We were humbled my ham, by Austin, and by Griffin. There were a few new faces, behind the bar and in the restaurant, that were super cool with us as well! I congratulated him for having such a creative and caring team. Although the grappa during dessert TKO'd us towards the end of the meal, we both left feeling hungry to return. Even if James Beard doesn't bless this place, I am confident that the right people feel the same as We do. They deserve it? Absolutely yes! However, for me, they don't need to be recognized by a tire company to be one of my favorite restaurants. I hope to see you there again very soon! PS: please save us some beef heart on toast and a Yum glass of "My mother listens to Slayer". Cheers! Marco. read more

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Bramble & Hare's ability to hire such wonderful people and concoct such creative drinks astounds me. The food itself is delicious (Mac & Cheese, desserts are especially memorable), and the cocktails are always nice. My friends and I like to go with Bartender's Choice because it doesn't disappoint (case study - a group of us morons asked for Harry Potter house-themed cocktails and Griffin delivered 100%!). Despite the tasty farm-to-table food and drink, which are both very tasty, the thing that brings us back is the collection of people on staff. It's clear that one must be cool, smart, kind, patient, and good with people to work there. EQ level is 100. We are often helped by Sam, Daniel, and/or Griffin (spelling?) and are fortunate to meet new team members when we have the chance. The vibe is a mellow speakeasy-esque bar in which you can actually hear your friend talking to you. The crowd is more mature (not college-y) and there can be a wait. The menu doesn't have anything like chips or fries, but it does have a selection of nice homemade nibbles (or just go for the dinner altogether). Bramble & Hare's teamwork and joy for what they do reflects positively in the diner's experience. I couldn't recommend this place more highly! read more

Good fresh food. And on another night I'd give a more positive review. My friend and I asked to eat at the bar, but were sorry we did. We were the first seating and initially the early evening was fine with an engaging bartender. But In the first 30 minutes the bartender had poured himself three shots. An hour in he was falling all over the back bar, dropping tools and garnish on the floor, throwing bottles, and discarding mis-made drinks in frustration. And no more engaging conversation, he spent his free minutes head in his hands. Embarrassing as a front of house position, in an establishment that is otherwise doing a good job. I'm a bartender myself at a fine dining venue where drinking before or during a shift is strictly disallowed. Is a good bartender that hard to find? read more

If you are looking for a eclectic place serving handcrafted cocktails this is the place!! They have a variety of drinks, but the most interesting item on the menu is "bartenders choice". You just tell them what you like or don't and they come up with something wonderful! We had a party of 5 and all had the bartenders choice, and it was surprising how much each of us enjoyed our drinks considering with how little information we gave them. I highly suggest stopping by and splurging on one of their many delicious concoctions!!! read more

Bramble & Hare - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Service is definitely lacking here. Our check wasn't brought out till after we waited more than 10 minutes without a plate on the table, one item wasn't even served that we clearly ordered on there elementary checklist-style menu (yes we were charged for it), and we had two waiters which ended up being very confusing. I will say, they did replace one cocktail I ordered that was disgustingly bitter with another one of my choice, and the manager apologized for the missing item. Still, there needs to be more cohesiveness. I love the farm-to-table aspect and the style of the place. The only reason I am giving them 4 stars still is because the food was delectable and interesting. read more

Bramble & Hare - Beef scallopini hash - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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I was at a convention and went to bramble and hare with my new friends and coworkers. Extremely great atmosphere Extremely great service Extremely great hospitality Since I was not from that neck of the woods. I was wasn't prepared for that type of fare. However, if you are in Boulder Colorado and look up a great place to eat and relax. I recommend bramble and hare They have daily menus that have fresh ingredients right from their farm. Look them up prior to going so you are comfortable with their menu. Lesson learned for me! read more

The evening began with a virtue signaling lecture from an overexposed server. The dinner started off well with the shishito peppers. Enough oil and salt can make anything good. But I may have chosen the wrong main dish, as others enjoyed the pork and the salmon. The lamb was a mix of some nice rack, which was good, and something that had the texture of lunch meat, and then something in between. The accompanying spinach was over salted, over oiled. The ambiance is a feeling of being stuffed into a corner. I will not go back. read more

This is a great spot. I recommend it for either a date night or if you want to enjoy some well crafted cocktails at the bar, though the bar is pretty small. The servers were knowledgeable and polite and there is a nice ambiance. The small plates here are fantastic. Maybe you get a few of them, maybe you treat them as an appetizer before a main. As for the main courses, both the fish and bbq pork were excellent. It's a bit pricey, but I didn't feel like the price exceeded the experience. Though there were tables available on a Tuesday evening, I suggest making a reservation just in case due to the limited number of tables. read more

3 1/2 stars. After reading all the great reviews, I feel a little like an outcast, but well, my overall experience was not 4 stars. We visited after a movie Saturday and thought we'd try their late night menu. After 10 pm, the place was packed, a good sign I thought as we took the only two spots available at the bar. When asked about the late night menu, we were told that the restaurant is one of the few places that serves food that late (lucky us!) and they just offer the regular menu, minus a few items depending on what is left. This was explained to us very nicely and politely. For a restaurant known for its late night menu it was surprising, but after all, the menu looked interesting and we decided to share a few small plates over drinks. Everything we had was very good, especially the carrots and pork rillettes. I understand the ingredients are locally sourced and high quality, but still, if you are a reasonable eater, you'll need quite a few of those plates to fill your appetite. The pana cota dessert was good, but get your own, don't plan on sharing it. I've been to Bramble&Hare a few times over the years, and while the food is good, there are other places where I like the cuisine as much and the atmosphere a lot better. I was never able to figure out why this place does not make me feel comfortable, until last time. I finally realized that Bramble & Hare is simply too pretentious for me, to a point that it's almost funny. The waiters were all very polite and adorable in their costumes that match the decor, oldish industrial, but were they acting in a play? Their mannerism was quite odd and after a while, I understood that this affectation is simply annoying to me. Bramble & Hare offers late night kitchen hours, which is nice. But if you are looking for a late night menu, there are other options not too far, like Oak at Fourteenths for example. read more

The soup and dessert were just wonderful. The main course lamb seemed plain, overdone, and short on flavor. The atmosphere is very pleasant. The service was a bit slow. read more

Couldn't really ask for more out of a dinner experience. Had the pleasure of dining with Griffin tonight and had one of the most enjoyable meals I've had inn Boulder. This place is an absolute gem. You can appreciate this place on so many levels. The farm to table unique daily menu, executed to perfection, the impeccable service, delicious wine, relaxed atmosphere and on top of that, totally reasonably priced. All so spot on and enjoyable. This place will absolutely stay high on the list of options moving forward. What a great night. read more

The ambience is lovely- very warm, inviting, and cozy with comfortable seating and a very nice atmosphere for a date. The service was friendly and kind. The cocktails were unfortunately unimpressive and overpriced for Boulder. Mine was poorly balanced and bland with no acidity at all. My husband had the chicken wing appetizer and absolutely raved about them. He said that they were the best wings he has ever had. The quality of meat was excellent, the sauce delicious, and the cook perfect. My carrot soup with pepitas was nice but just your typical carrot soup, not particularly interesting. My husband enjoyed his salmon entree however the portion was quite small. My vegetarian entree, a butternut squash dish with curry and quinoa was disappointing. I absolutely love generously salted food and found the quinoa to be too salty for me. The dish lacked balance and I spent most of the meal trying to decipher what was wrong with it. If I managed to get one of every item on my fork, a squash, quinoa, mushroom, and curry it was pretty good but if even one was missing from a bite it became unpleasant to eat. We also did not enjoy the desert, a green tea panna cotta with raspberry coulis. The custard itself had no flavor at all, and the grassiness of the green tea didn't work and it felt like I was just eating matcha powder. The raspberry on top reminded me more of an artificial jello flavor than real raspberry. I have a feeling we will give them another try just because of my husband's intense love for the chicken wings and hopefully I'll have a better experience with the food and cocktails in this otherwise very cute restaurant. read more

Great space and team. Loved the drinks, first course and desserts. Mains of lamb and pork tasted like old shoes boiled for hours.

Came here for date night and the ambiance, commitment to quality ingredients and a creative chef all made it a delight! Service was great with knowledgeable staff to accommodate our questions concerning food intolerances and preferences. We will come back here again and explore more of the menu! read more

A lot of fun! We had family visiting and ended up at Bramble & Hare. For Boulder, we felt it was reasonably priced. The drink menu was extremely creative. The seasonal food was delicious with exceptional-quality food. The intimate, moody booths made it feel edgy. Our friendly, eccentric server fit the mood of the restaurant. He was very knowledgeable and worked amazingly with my dietary restrictions. Honestly, I can't wait to go back. read more

Have you had a meal that restored your faith in humanity? I have. The Bramble and Hare experience is one full of laughter, genuine connection, and delicious food. All the ingredients are either grown on their local farm or sourced nearby. While the food is enough to bring you here, the staff are equally amazing. We had the pleasure of being served by Izzy, an effervescent and sprightly soul who delights with each interaction. From writing down recipes to extra tea, Izzy made us feel like we were at our home away from home. Next time you're in Boulder put Bramble & Hare at the top of your list! read more

This was definitely the best meal I've eaten at a restaurant in well over a year. The service was great, the atmosphere was trendy yet cozy, the cocktails were creative and tasty, and the food was outstanding. Really can't wait to visit again. read more

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I'm not nearly as impressed as many other reviewers are by this spot. Drinks were good and where most of the 3 stars are coming from. Service was great. But the food is a real miss here. Most of the menu options didn't really leave me an option, none of them sounded that interesting or even that good. Deviled eggs were okay, but underseasoned for deviled eggs. Normally deviled eggs got a little kick to them to offset the taste of egg, this was closer to just straight up egg salad. Striped bass skewers were a bit weird. Kind of underwhelming. Bass was cooked well, but not a lot of flavor on the plate. I had another dish, but we were heading to vacation, so I forgot what it was since it's been a while, I just remember being significantly underwhelmed with every item of food we had. But again, service and drinks are good, I think they just need to step it up on the food quite a bit. read more

What an amazing night! We sat at the bar on Saturday and had the most wonderful time. Chef Erik, Somm Logan, and Griffin at the bar all provided exceptional service and delicious selections. From the gorgeous wine to the outstanding dinner, it was truly a memorable night. Highly recommend and looking forward to our next visit! read more

Bramble & Hare - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I read the comment on the slaughter house decor, andI was so intrigued I had to check it out for myself. I liked the ambiance here. I thought it felt comfortable and different. Went there for late night food and drinks.. Service was pretty slow, considering it wasn't that busy.. but the menu was unique and the drinks were creative and tasty. It's Boulder people, not the West Village, but at least restauranteurs are trying new concepts. Farm to table any way you slice it is better than freezer to plate (a la the more corporate options like Cheesecake Fact or Pasta Jay's. Oh, and they have an old piano that they let me play, so I'm a fan of this place already. read more

B&H is a welcome addition to the Boulder food and drinks scene. We went twice the second week it opened. It's primarily one cozy room, some more tables in the back hall connecting through to Black Cat and a small bar with a half dozen stools and a few more along the wall. The piano isn't just a prop; it gets played with skill. When the music isn't live, there's old jazz in the background (Django), trending towards old school hip hop after midnight when it's full. For food there is a 3 course pre-fix menu and a la cart small plates. Some things I've tried and really liked: buffalo sweetbreads with fresh herbs and blue cheese, beet steamed bun, any of their fresh salads. Why I really love that this place opened is that they are striving to do late night service till 2 am every night of the week. God bless. We are so looking forward to having some place to go on Monday for a cocktail and a small plate of interesting food after midnight. Their craft cocktail list becomes $5 each after 11 pm as well. One night we showed up around 1 am and the place was full (one table empty left for us). The staff was totally prepared for this late night rush, and all our drinks and food came out pretty quickly, with waiters checking on us plenty of times. Right before closing they gave us a round of amaro Montenegro for the table, which was a perfect finish; table service here is a treat. The other time I came was on a Thursday, earlier in the evening, and we sat at the bar. The bartender was perhaps a bit too focused on making drinks (gave us the wrong menu, used place settings in front of us weren't removed until we asked, also had to ask for water), but the place is new so I'll let it slide. Their drink program is very west coast in style, driven by incorporation of locally farmed ingredients (e.g., Fun Trip West = beet, bourbon, rosemary). She found some of the drinks that she ordered a tad on the sweet side, but she usually does. For one drink they were using ginger beer, instead of ginger juice, which again adds to the sweetness. The rye drink with with hazelnut is good, with absinthe but thankfully not too much. If they infused their rye with toasted hazelnuts (Frangelico is a bit cloying) it could live up to it's name even better (It's Toasted). But I really liked their twist on a blood and sand as well as the Welcome Pause (gin, cynar, cocci americano and becherovka). Cry a Little (brandy, grappa, amaro) was another great way to end the evening. And that's exactly what I'll do if this place doesn't survive. read more

I recently checked this place out with a small group while visiting Boulder last week. We walked in and sat down-- the only people in the place-- and were excited to see happy hour listed on a chalkboard with a couple of drinks listed. The service sucked immediately. There were a bunch of people apparently working-I guess setting up for the dinner shift?- but barely seemed to notice us. When someone did come over to take our order, we asked about the happy hour and she literally shrugged and said she didn't really know "what was up" with the happy hour since they "just started doing that." Ummmmm-- seriously??? She also she they were "probably out" of the two drinks listed on the board. Even though the place only opens at 4pm and it was about 5pm?? That was all the info we got. She never bothered to ask anyone else or mention it again. I was immediately rubbed the wrong way. Then only some of our drinks were delivered and the bartender had to walk over and confirm the rest. We were still the only people in there. The drinks were OK (not terrible- hence I added a star). Maybe we would've stayed for more than one round if the happy hour had been real or if we would've felt like they wanted us there at all. read more

Nice and cozy place to have a drink or dinner with a friend. It's the second time that I have been at this place and both time I was pleasantly surprised with the food we had and the drinks. Beer selection could be enhanced and served from the tap instead of an aluminum can... read more

Came here for a late light dinner with my girlfriend. After reading a bit about the restaurant I was expecting great things and I was not disappointed. We ordered the grilled cheese with caramelized onions, deviled eggs with kimchi and beet salad. After seeing the movie Chef I've been eating a lot of grilled cheese, and B&H delivered the goods. Perfectly melty, crispy and the onions put it over the top. The deviled eggs were spot on and the kimchi (seemed closer to pickled radishes) gave them a nice fresh crunch. The beet salad was perfectly balanced with the salty parmesan and crunchy nuts. We both ordered cocktails as well and were just as pleased with both the selection and execution of the perfectly balanced drinks. So good! read more

My partner and I came for an impromptu dinner on a Wednesday night and had a lovely time, but other reviewers are correct: someone at this restaurant really needs to train the service staff properly. We had a nice time because we like each other's company and weren't in a hurry, but the service was slower than slothlike. I had the bramble salad and a mac and cheese side for my main course, and my partner went for the 3-course menu with fried cod appetizer, pork entree, and cheesecake for dessert. We both had delicious cocktails with fun names (I got This Old Man and he wanted A Welcome Pause, which we joked was a good summary of our relationship). Here's how that went for us: We order. 10 minutes pass. My salad arrives. 5 minutes pass. Our drinks arrive. 5 minutes pass. His appetizer arrives. 10 minutes pass. My entree arrives. 5 minutes pass. His entree arrives. 10 minutes pass. His dessert arrives. We would have ordered another round of drinks, but a) no one asked and b) we didn't want to wait that long. We arrived at about 8:00 and were there until 9:30, and we weren't exactly lingering over our food. If the courses had arrived normally - you know, drinks, appetizers at the same time, then entrees at the same time, then dessert - we would have been through our meal in half that time, easily. That said, the slowness was really our only complaint. The food was very, very good and arrived hot. We raved about the cocktails. We tasted everything on one another's plates and were very happy with all we ordered. We loved the decor. it's quiet and cozy in there and you can watch the kitchen, which is fun (and tiny, which makes me wonder if the wait for food isn't simply because the kitchen is too small). The waitstaff was pleasant, if largely absent and ignorant of the menu. And there's a giant scale in the ladies' room that says Honest Scale on it, and it pegs me at about 40 pounds less than I actually am. Who am I to argue with an Honest scale? All in all, we had a very nice night. It helps to imagine you're in Paris or somewhere where a different type of customer service is expected, but we fully intend to go back. Just not anytime we're ravenous. read more

We thought Bramble and Hare was fantastic. Their 3 course dinner for $29 is great food for great value and certainly makes farm-to-table an affordable option. The place is intimate and quaint; there was a live pianist, lots of dim lighting yet people were dressed casually. Not pretentious at all. We will definitely come back when we're in the area. read more