We came to Flagstaff House to celebrate our anniversary, and our expectations were absolutely exceeded! The four course meal was delicious and decadent, and even included additional tastings and palette cleansers between courses. The mountain views cannot be topped, and the service was incredible-everyone was thoughtful, attentive and knowledgeable. If you're looking for high class dining in Colorado, this is the place to go! read more

Flagstaff House Restaurant - French Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Flagstaff House has lost it's edge. We went there for dinner and ended up sending back many of our dishes. They just weren't prepared properly. Flagstaff used to be a solid 4-4.5 stars. Never a 5, as so many try to give it. But the view is truly spectacular. Sit outside when weather permits or near a window. We let the manager know the several issues we had with our insanely expensive meal and he didn't feel he wanted to accommodate us in any way. We think that was a mistake. read more

Excellent for special occasions! The service alone was above & beyond!! Food was delicious, enjoyed the beautiful view.

Celebrated my sister's birthday here and we had such a lovely time. The restaurant is beautiful with amazing views of Boulder. The service was exceptional and the hostess accommodated us with a great table. The food was generous (we recommend the paella and duck) with a few extra surprises along the way so we left very full and satisfied. read more

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Beautiful views, staff is attentive and accommodating. The food was ok but just about everything was lukewarm to cold by the time it got to the table. Some of the creations were visually stunning and the ingredients were high-end but did not taste as good as they look. The desserts were disappointing. We tried 4 different desserts at the table and only the carrot cake was good. Wines and cocktails were great. Overall, you pay for the experience but the food is not worth the price. read more

We were so excited to try this restaurant based on the positive reviews and hype read online. Unfortunately Flagstaff House did not even come close to measuring up to our expectations. In fact the food was so bad we thought Ashton Kutcher might jump out with a camera crew and yell "you've been Punked". The food was incredibly bland and they kept bringing out complimentary dishes from the kitchen. I felt saying stop sending us free food and focus on actually executing on the dishes you have on the menu. We kept hoping that the meal would be redeemed by the next course but when the entrees came it became clear that this restaurant possibly lost their head chef. It was a complete miss! Overpriced and bland. Do not waste your time. Go to Frasca if you want a fine dining experience. Worth every penny! read more

Well where to begin...this is definitely a special date night experience. The view is amazing...I recommend sunset as the best time to begin this dining event. The wine list is exquisite (no $10 bottles of wine here). You basically get to choose from side A or side B on the menu...with all kinds of upgrades along the way. The hamachi was very delicate and fresh, the lobster was also quite nice. The highlight however was the filet Mignon. Probably the best I have ever had and I live steak. The staff is very attentive and keeps your courses coming with attention to detail on the timing. I would definitely order a coffee as the 9 ingredients that show up with your coffee is entertaining. From brown sugar to chocolate chips to fresh cream to white chocolate chips it's a bit of overkill but worth a smile. So why 4 stars? Well when you are paying $400-$500 for a 2-person dinner (with wine) I would expect our foie gras to not be frozen cold in the middle as it was not served as a pate'. I was also surprised that when we informed the waiter that they took the plate back and the chef cooked the same VERY small piece up to temperature. Seems odd that you would return a chewed piece back. Other than that it was a special experience. read more

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I fully enjoyed my visit to Flagstaff House! Great ambiance, food, and service! My husband and I both did the 3 course meal and were not disappointed. The super cool dessert to finish the meal made the experience even more memorable. Wish we were rich... we'd be here every weekend!! read more

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View was amazing, staff very nice. Service great but overall slow. The food was like when you go to "fancy" restaurant in the nice hotel. Everything was fine, not bad, not great for sure. The sent out tiny amouse bouche (sp?) on stale crackers, lame. They have a fancy bread boy with tongs handing out stale focaccia bread, lame. They call out the shrimp as some kind of white gulf shrimp when it's just a regular size cisco food service shrimp, it should be a prawn with eyes and antenna at a fancy restaurant at this price. The dumplings lacked sauce, everything lacked sauce. They brought out sorbet and puff pasty as a palette cleanser, ok that was a weird combo. NY steak was tough. My wife liked the small lobster tail and wish there was more, I think it was a bit rubbery. I guess you've got to go there once, we had three course meal with no dessert, and two drinks each, it came to $300 with tax and tip. read more

The best of everything here. Best view you could dream up. Best food, best presentation, best service. TIP TOP QUALITY, from the parking lot and Valets, to the Chef. It's an experience, not just dinner as usual. read more

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This place is the stereotypically fancy place where the guy takes the girl on a date in the movies ... and it's great! The food is French, the menu is different every night, and the view all around is amazing. I brought my fiancé here for a belated Valentine's Day dinner and we absolutely loved it. If you drive up there in the evening it is a bit dark and the hill is a bit steep but the drive is certainly worth it. You arrive and are greeted by valet (remember to tip!). You then go inside where you are greeted by a team of hostesses. They will confirm your reservation and offer you a coat check (remember to tip!). You are then seated and offered a list of bottled waters (its my opinion that's it's super fancy to drink bottled water in a glass but you can opt to have them bring you tap water!) and a wine and cocktail list. I had the Tequila Mockingbird and it was deliciously spicy! For our first course we had the foie gras and the liver pâté. Both were amazing. For our main entrees we had the duck breast and chicken pot pie - both incredible. We also had a number of complimentary amuse bouche throughout dinner. The staff was great, the restaurant itself is dimly lit and intimate, very clean and pretty quiet. This is the perfect date night! Be warned, it is pricey! read more

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Visited Colorado for my 30th birthday. Spent hundreds of dollars on a meal to celebrate. Ended up with food poisoning and spent the weekend sick in my hotel room. Spoke with the manager who was defensive and disingenuous. Absolutely unacceptable for a restaurant that claims to be of this caliber. read more

We dined @ Flagstaff House last night & it was AMAZING from start to finish!! We had the 4course meal which was really 8 courses including the little surprises brought in between each course. One dish was better than the next and all three of us tried to order different things to expand our tasting. We celebrated my husband's 80th birthday with our granddaughter who is attending CU. The meal was pricey but well worth it! I have travelled all over the world and have dined in many countries, I definitely have found a new favorite!! Thank you Flagstaff House for a wonderful and most memorable evening. Carol O read more

We went here for Valentine's Day Dinner. Potentially cliche' and it was exquisite. We are not from Boulder...just visiting from a much lower altitude and I was really feeling the lack of air nutrients. And the food was still mesmerizing. Four course tasting menu...the things that stand out were the butternut squash ravioli that made me want to lather in it....and the foie gras...OMG the foie gras...simply fantastic. Hubby said the New York Strip was the best he ever had...and that's really saying something. Already planning a trip back to Boulder...and we will wait until day three so all the air sickness is in the pst. Parking was an adventure...use the valet. View of Boulder below added to the beauty of the experience. Service was unparalleled. read more

This place is off the charts great. Expensive but well worth it. Service is awesome and foodies will love it! Wine selection is top of the world. Have a great time! read more

I was disappointed in the Flagstaff house. A group of us dined there tonight. Service was excellent but the pace super slow. Everyone was looking at their phone after waiting an ~hour for the second course. Food was only OK. Certainly not up to the premium price. Portions small. Meat cooked poorly. The soup a little burned tasting. Wine was expensive for what it was. Overall, I won't be back. There are lots of terrific restaurants in Boulder. Flagstaff house proves not to be one of them. The view was great! read more

Our group, all world travelers, sat through a boring, grueling three and a half hour dinner with non inspiring and often below par food and waiters who were inattentive. The descriptive menu was more interesting (and misleading) than the food served. The waiters seemed more fascinated with the ceiling than their diners. We all expected the higher prices so that was not an issue. But I do not like being deceived. Take a cruise, the cuisine is far superior to the Flagstaff House. Take a lawn chair and watch the sunset from the meadow. It's a much better view. Pack a picnic and a bottle of wine. Much more fun, especially with friends. read more

First- the view is amazing- if you have a table near the windows. They have 6 tables with excellent views- if you make a reservation I strongly recommend reserving a table next to a window. If not, you'll have a great view but you'll be looking past elderly people to see it. Food was really good. Service was not what it should have been. For instance, they took a long time (20 minutes) to take our drink order. We had coffee after dinner and never refilled the cups until we find our waiter and asked. Service was surprisingly bad and I don't know why as they seemed to have plenty of staff. read more

Amazing food, view, and service! Words can not express how incredible of an experience this was for us. Don't be put off by the prices, we would have gladly paid more for what we received! I took my wife for her birthday and because this was our first time we had no idea what to expect. Wow! When we arrived we were stunned by the beautiful landscape that sits right off of their picturesque deck. We were seated at a quiet table for two and my wife was handed a menu that had "Happy Birthday" and her name printed right on the front. It was a little extra touch that really meant a lot to her. Every single dish was gorgeous to look at and even better tasting, including the extra treats they offered between courses as well as the palette cleansers. All meals were cooked to perfection and nothing was rushed out, everything was timed perfectly to enable us to enjoy each bite and soak in the ambiance between courses. I really can't say enough about how truly amazing everything was, and this includes the staff. Every single one of them was courteous and patient and it honestly felt like they were all committed to making our meal an amazing experience. I will post pictures soon but for now I'll end by saying my wife and I can't wait to go back! read more

It is a fitting location above Boulder as this restaurant's quality continues to be far above most others in town. As are the prices . Eight of us got off to a slow start as our drink orders came slowly and intermittently but the service improved after that. Their wine/drink list is on an iPad, so we might have contributed to the early confusion by having to pass it around to determine our orders. The complimentary "pallet" teasers before and between courses were delicious and beautifully presented. They factor into the high prices, but add to the ambiance & quality... plus adding taste treats from the chef. All of our food courses were top notch.. from the salads tasting SO fresh(greens are locally sourced) to the oysters, monkfish, tenderloin and ahi/crab risotto. Presentation is all important here. All meals arrived at once via 4 servers which made us feel very regal. We were celebrating a birthday and the Flagstaff House does it like no other. So try to save room. And finally. I don't know if they do this all the time, but they gave each of the women a small loaf of cinnamon pumpkin bread to have the next morning... such a nice touch. read more

Absolutely top notch. The quality of food was unmatched. I highly recommend it. Assistant Manager Sarah and Bartender Jay were fully knowledgeable and attentive. Each staff member I interacted with held themselves to a higher degree and the patio view wasn't shabby either. You will easily spend a Benjamin on yourself, though. Be cognizant of that going in. It's worth it if you want fine dining. My only grip would be a better air flow/ venting system It was slightly stagnant inside. Here's to that 5th star! They deserve it. read more

Staff is friendly. Food is amazing. Restaurant is very clean. The view at night is beautiful.

The food, service, ambience and everything else at the flag is perfect. I get to Boulder a few times a year and go to the flag every time I can. Chris R. Is an amazingly talented chef and comes up with such unique and wonderful creations. if you're there for a special occasion and they know about it, they treat you like royalty and make it the special occasion experience beyond your wildest dreams. I can't wait to go back to Boulder and to flag again!!! read more

The views are gorgeous from the outdoor seating area (be sure to make the reservations for them too). Service was impeccable, meal selections were fantastic (good variety and something for everyone).... and I really enjoyed their wine list read more

Lots of high expectations coming to a place like this. Everything was on point. The highlight was the staff, who truly understood the difference between service and hospitality. Shout out to Harmony and the many folks who checked on us throughout this wonderful evening. Would like to shake the hand of who ever is training this folks. read more

Absolutely incredible service, views, and food. This was our post-wedding dinner and I would book it again in a heartbeat. The food is exquisite and there is truly something for everyone. Synchronized service was flawless and a real treat, drinks were fantastic, and all of the complementary appetizers, treats, and palette cleansers were a welcome surprise. Absolutely the perfect place to enjoy an extra-special evening with an unforgettable view. read more

4.5 stars. Full disclosure, we arrived too late here to have dinner, so we just had dessert. Dessert was great, we had the creme brulee and it was OUTSTANDING. Service was EXCELLENT, really think we got the best table in the house right on the corner facing the city lights of Boulder. The staff was a joy. I can't wait to return to have a full dinner! read more

We went all in, trying everything the menu has to offer as well as exploring the cocktails and the extensive wine list. I have had the pleasure of eating world class food around the globe and Flagstaff House holds its own. Everything we had was delicious and prepared with great care. The service was outstanding with one exception: the bar was slow and that caused us to miss some wine/course pairings. That was the only drawback. They are loose with the "business casual" dress policy. There were many diners in jeans, including trendy ripped jeans. New money is not about ties and collars, so it is good to see the restaurant adapting. If you do want to dress like a CEO from 1980, that's cool, too. The building is modern and elegant. Tables are at multiple levels with some heated outside seating. Ask ahead to get a table on the edge to savor the incredible views. It is pricey - expect a full meal with wine to be easily $300+ per couple. But you get every dollar's worth and more. read more

I get five stars to the staff they were wonderful and all very very kind to us. I get five stars to the view. I give one star to the decor of the restaurant which was disgusting. And I give one star to the chef. It is time they replace chef. 100 per person I should have received a much better quality of food. My dessert was raw and the bread was raw. The hors d'oeuvres they offered were disgusting. The lamb dish had no flavor in it whatsoever. If you're going to cook lamb you need to season it correctly otherwise it taste like garbage. The chef needs to be replaced!! This is a great location with a beautiful view of Boulder Colorado at night and a beautiful layout for an elegant restaurant with valet service. However if you are going to charge $100 per person for a five course meal you better give me something worthwhile!! read more

We just came from a weddings here and it was fabulous! The wait staff especially Sheila were amazing, the food incredible and even though it was raining it was beautiful! read more

Took my daughter here for a special occasion thinking it would knock my socks off. Food was very boring overall. I had a scallop that was tough and did not eat. Really not that interesting and would not go back. went to a dinner the previous night at a Spanish restaurant that was perfect and really interesting dishes and perfect wine. just disappointed at spending my money here. read more

We were in Boulder to drop off our sub for college and since he was busy with a lot of activities we wanted to find someplace special to celebrate this life occasion. We had enjoyed many of the restaurants on the downtown mall but the icon flat iron Mountain we're always hovering over us. So when we read about this restaurant that's at the top of them and let you look down on the shimmering university we were intrigued. And then when we read about "food as art" we knew we had to check it out. We were able to get a reservation, sadly we couldn't sit outside because of rain, but the staff was able to get us a table at the window :-). A shout out to our Bartender Andre, who is able to make me a gin drink with "summer thyme" flair. The food was, as promised, very lovely, creative and delightfully delivered by an excellent staff. The only thing I would have asked for differently would have been to have additional options besides the set menus. I look forward to being able to take my stupid there to celebrate future occasions :-) read more

Had dinner Sat 02-20-21. Just ok. Very overpriced - even though service very good - the food was not great. We've visited the restaurant 3x's in 12 years and was not impressed. Adding fancy sauces and pepper doesn't make something good. Had 4 course menu and " just ok". Spent over $400.00 and as we dine out frequently this dinner will not be considered a good one. I think they need to re do menu and get a new chief and there are a lot better choices for fine dinning offering better value. Best part was watching it snow. I don't think we'll visit again or recommend. read more

Ten years has passed since my wife and I came here on the night of our engagement, and they have not disappoint again. Not only was everything top notch and their service impeccable, their chef was on point as they catered to our dietary needs of no flour and sugar. They made our anniversary dinner both memorable and delicious. Thank you! read more

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No Michelin stars, really? Easily a top 3, if not best meal we had all year. The wine list, the service, the food. The entire experience is a work of art. That doesn't include the ambiance of being nestled into the side of a mountain with incredible views. read more

What an incredible experience, especially on Valentines! Both the view, service and food was so excellent. An unforgettable night!

Perhaps our new favorite place for special occasions. The atmosphere is wonderful, the pacing of the meal is excellent, and the costs are very reasonable for the experience. The food was delicious at every course. She hasn't stopped talking about how much she liked it. read more

Celebrated an early birthday here and Flagstaff house exceeded my expectations! Detail and attention to customers were superb!

Great view of the foothills and of Boulder from the patio. But unfortunately, the food was rather meh and the service terrible. Firstly, the service... we arrived and were seated at 6pm. By the time we got the bill it was 10:30pm. Other larger and smaller tables were seated well after us and were done and gone before we even got the main course. At various points we WENT LOOKING for our server so we could order/find out where the food was. To appease hungry people, the chef sent out little food gifts; these could be considered courses. That's great when you don't have allergies or food restrictions. The people at our table had any combination of a gluten allergy, a nut allergy, were vegetarian, or were allergic to something else (peppers/dairy/etc). So, every time an unexpected "gift" came out, no one ate it. As such, we waited an hour and a half to get the appetizers. And an additional hour and a half to get the main course. And, an additional hour for desert. Because most of us couldn't eat the "gifts" by the time food did come there was a ravenous frenzy to eat to appease the hunger. If this wasn't a planned in advance/special event dinner, I would have walked out after the first hour. Then there was the food. One of my co-workers described it as being "average/80s/and prepared by someone trying too hard to be something they're not." I ordered the filet minion (medium rare) with fois gras and potatoes. It came out overcooked (well done), fatty (the fois gras was liquid fat), and old like it sat under a heat lamp for a very long time. If I wasn't so desperate for food after waiting 3-hours for the main course, I would have sent it back. For over $100 per person, I expect a lot better. My advice: modernize. Skip the "bringing out the food display" and focus on food quality. read more

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My husband and I have been fortunately to eat all over the world and at many quality high end restaurants. This was hands down one of the best meals and overall experiences we've had. The service between the whole team from start to end was seamless. You can tell they work together and enjoy it! The food was creative, innovative, and delicious! Everyone was so kind and welcoming. We have told many of our friends to go here if they have the opportunity. If/when we are in town again, we will definitely be back! read more