If Flagstaff House was a musician, it'd be John Legend. Similar to John Legend's jams... You'll feel romanced by its fancy, elegant, and grand nature, as well as, completely entranced by how special the staff makes you feel throughout the night. It's a place you should turn to on a big life celebration (anniversary, engagement, birthday, retirement, etc.). Similar to if you rolled up to John Legend's house... You'd probably be greeted by a valet only sign and his butler would take your car around. This is exactly what Flagstaff House does for its guests, complimentary. You'll be glad this is the case because the restaurant is tucked into the side of the mountain. It'd be like trying to park in Los Angeles rush hour, if you weren't provide this service. After you give your car away, you're greeted at the door by one or two hosts/hostesses. They will happily ask to take any coats or hats. If you oblige, they'll ask you to take your hat off at the table. I think I should mention (if you haven't already guessed) this is not your typical Colorado establishment. I'd highly recommend swapping your athleisure for a nicer outfit. It's worth dressing for the occasion. In fact, I wore a dress. (gasp!) After you're checked in, the host will guide you to your table. We were seated at what I think was the best table in the house. It was in the main dining hall, close to the window. It overlooked all of Boulder - a breathtaking view. After you're seated, you'll be given the menu which gives you two options: 1. Four Course Menu at $128 2. Chef's Tasting Menu at $165 You'll also be given an iPad with a drink menu on it. This menu is just as extensive and overwhelming as John Legend's greatest hits. While it's quite easy to decide what direction you should go for dinner, the opposite is the case for drinks. Our poor waitress had to revisit our table 2 or 3 times before each of us could have a look at the iPad. Eventually, we did order: their versions of a Manhattan and Old Fashion. The Manhattan was delightful, but not the best I've had in the area. The Old Fashion, however, was disappointing. Shockingly, it came out with crushed ice instead of a proper cube. Now, I hate to be snobby about this but for an establishment like Flagstaff House to charge $18 and not have proper ice is inexcusable. If you know Old Fashions, which we do, you know this is a sin. We decided we'd probably split a bottle of wine or order beers, next time. Let's get back to the food, though. We went with the Four Course Menu. With every course, you'll get to choose from about six options ranging in proteins, including vegetarian. It is a great place to take a party with different diets for this reason. For the first course, I ordered the Scallop Tartare. Visually, it was unappealing compared to my neighbor's order of the Baby Beets. It looked light, fresh and had beets served three ways. My friend said it was delicious. On the other hand, I did not boast the same about my Scallop Tartare. It was rich, rich, rich. Now, I typically love decadent dishes and this was hard for me to fully eat. I ended up sharing it with my husband (a Southern man) who even agreed it was entirely too rich for one to eat. For the second course, I ordered the Short Rib Ravioli. Now, this dish. This dish made your fork dance into the plate for more bites. It was absolutely incredible. I'd order them time and time again. In fact, everyone at the table ordered it except for my husband. He definitely reminded me of a young Blake Shelton, eyeing Christina, Adam or John for stealing his beloved contestant on The Voice. For the third course, I ordered the New York Strip. It was a beautiful medium rare, and slightly under seasoned but saved by a divine mushroom bordelaise. My husband ordered the star of the table, though. The Colorado Lamb Rack & Shoulder was as lovable as John Legend's voice. Smoothly, guiding your tastebuds to higher places. It won best dish of the night by a landslide! For the fourth course, I got the Baba Al Rum. It was a good ending, however, I was not raving for an encore. I'd probably try the Warm Apple Cider & Doughnuts. Overall, our party agreed that for "Ordinary People" who do not dine like this often it was a memorable moment to experience the famous Flagstaff House for a night. If you're okay with paying the price, "All of Me" says, you should try it at least once! [ Note: Forgive me for not documenting, it was a no phones at the dinner table situation. ] read more

The Flagstaff House provided a most outstanding evening for our gathering of 5 couples, all celebrating milestone anniversaries and birthdays. We thoroughly enjoyed a private room with lovely views, and the excellent attention of our server, Luke. The tasting menu provided a nice range of well-prepared and truly delicious options, and we were also delighted by the extras bestowed on us for some special touches. Courses were served by multiple staff members so that we all received our plates simultaneously which was greatly appreciated. The staff at The Flagstaff House was terrific, and special kudos go out to Annie for coordinating plans with us, and being so responsive and attentive. All in all, our experience at The Flagstaff House exceeded our expectations for a most memorable evening among special friends. read more

Flagstaff checks all the boxes for me: amazing views and location, attentive and knowledgeable staff, and, of course, fabulous food. It is definitely worth a trip to Boulder on its own. Make sure to make reservations way in advance as they do get booked pretty fast. Their menu is a piece of art on its own: the creativity of chef and story begind each dish are incredible. They can accommodate any of personal preferences/diet restrictions. The wine selection is pretty amazing and I would recommend fully splurging and try their chef's menu with wine pairing. It is an experience so enjoy every bite! read more

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The food and service were amazing. I was disappointed by how loud the space was. We could hardly hear one another. Nice for family gatherings but too rowdy for a fancy date if you want to feel close. read more

The perfect spot for a special occasion. Amazing views of Boulder from on high and food to match. You and your guests will remember a night spent here for all the right reasons. read more

Excellent as always, from the service to the drinks and outstanding food. Love Flagstaff House!

Our experience at Flagstaff House surpassed expectations. The attention to detail is unmatched. From the sommelier opening wine for us to the amuse-bouche, every course was incredible and the attention to detail was truly impressive. We came to celebrate my husband's birthday and the food was delicious, the service was like nothing I've ever experienced, and the ambiance is incredible. The views of Boulder are so unique! It was beautiful and we would highly recommend. It's definitely a meal you should plan for-it takes around 3 hours. It's an experience, not just eating a meal. I would definitely recommend looking up when the sunset is on the night of your reservation-watching sunset over Boulder was magical! read more

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What an absolute tourist trap! Beautiful views, great drinks good service, but what absolutely horrible food for the price. The potatoes that came with my daughter's $60 kids meal were so awful that she wouldn't eat them. We sent them back and asked them to be redone and they came back exactly as undercooked and under seasoned as they were the first time. the waiter looked at us like we had two heads and purple skin and green eyes when we told him we weren't happy with the food. Every dish was mediocre at best with the exception of their steak. They can cook a hunk of meat, but that's about it. If you look at the bios of their kitchen staff on their website, not one of them has experience in a fine dining restaurant. The highest qualification I saw on their website was one of their chefs graduated from the culinary Institute of America. Seems like a bunch of Bros from college decided they didn't want to go into the real world and work so let's just cook some food and overcharge a bunch of foolish tourist. There are a half a dozen restaurants,at least, within a 15 minute drive of the Flagstaff house that have phenomenally better food for half the price or less. I don't mind paying a pretty penny for some amazing food, but that was a miserable experience and I will never go back. An email to the restaurant, letting them know how dissatisfied we were with the meal went unanswered. Thank you, Flagstaff house my wife and I will never ever forget our 10th wedding anniversary. read more

Olivia, and Ali, Ellie, sam & alex, molly, & jack were so amazing. It was my 28th birthday and they gave us the most immaculate experience. 10 out of ten. and i have been so LOTS of luxury restaurants in my day. thank you so much. no complaints. read more

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Loved coming here for our anniversary! Harmony was amazing and so sweet. The whole staff was quite perfect as far as service goes. The food was delicious and it was the best NY strip I've ever had. The ambiance is very clean and nice. The view is crazy awesome! It would be nice if they had real flowers on the tables. Also, I feel like the servers could be wearing something a little more flattering, especially the women. Overall, lovely experience! read more

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Everything was first class at Flagstaff. Starting with the drive up, valet, and being escorted to our table with a gorgeous overview of Boulder. We choose the Chef's seven course meal. It's pricey. I've always felt I'm happy to pay for quality. Our table of three were all extremely satisfied. Great timing between courses. The staff is professional but friendly. Sommelier picked out three nice wines that paired perfectly with our different courses. The view is stunning!! Flagstaff has the staff and quality of food to match the view. Well done read more

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Another delightful evening at Flagstaff! We were welcomed with a custom menu again! We opted for the four course dinner and I got the lobster soup - soooo good, artichoke hearts - amazing!! The lamb this time for entree , it came with a side of Brussels sprouts cooked in the best possible way with pine nuts and pomegranates. My husband had the sea bass, rabbit roulade and the lamb! We were so excited to try the different amuse bouche - they were so delicious! My mouth waters as I write this review! :P Service was exceptional, ambience amazing with an extraordinary view! I definitely want to visit again during summers to dine at their patio. This place has my highest recommendation! read more

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Experience of a lifetime! Seriously the Wagyu was the best upgrade on the menu. Service was great and the complementary valet was perfect. read more

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You are paying for the service not for the food!! I came here for my 5 year anniversary. The place was beautiful. The food was good but it was not worth the $$$. I had 2 small pieces of steak for my entree and was floored. Service was top notch as expected but the food fell really off for me. With how much we paid it was not worth it and we left disappointed. read more

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The food here is phenomenal. I came here for a wedding (definitely recommend if you'd like an intimate gathering of family and friends) and in addition to the great service, the views were incredible. read more

Have to say ...was recommended by a good friend ..... Not stellar ... from the microscopic bites they have you between your courses to the almost inedible lamb shank .. "dry and tough as a burnt boot" Wine list is super basic and utterly underwhelming for an establishment with this kind of reputation... And for the staff to mispronounce "mascarpone" so many times in one night is blasphemy ..."mahs car poh nay" The service was attentive and polite... Saving grace was the view ... They should just sell that ... read more

I had been to Flagstaff House a few years ago and it was one of the most memorable meals I've had in my life and I've been to a lot of very nice restaurants. This week I returned with seven of my friends who had never been there. The experience was just as amazing as the first time. Everyone enjoyed the amazing meal and the service was flawless. Even with 8 people everyone's plates were placed on the table SIMULTANEOUSLY. That level of coordination is not something that you see everyday. Yes, it was expensive but it's not often that you have the opportunity to treat yourself and friends to something as special as the Flagstaff House. I look forward to my next visit. read more

Absolute stellar experience- We were here with friends about 2 weeks ago to celebrate our upcoming wedding and loved the special touch of adding our names to the menus. The service is top class and the servers and extremely friendly and knowledgeable about all menu items. The food is magnificent I would definitely recommend coming here for a special occasion. The view and ambiance could not be better. Thank you for adding magic to our wedding celebrations and making our evening so special! read more

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Hands down the best wagyu and steak I have ever tried. The steak literally melts in your mouth like butter. The lobster- I think Gordon Ramsey would be impressed... 10/10 food for every dish and drink we tried. Beautiful scenery, knowledgeable staff. You have to try this place once!! read more

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I've been visiting annually almost 20 years now. Most of my previous review still holds true, but there have been important changes to highlight in recent years. In 2018 or so, there was a generational turnover throughout the long-time family owned & operated restaurant: management, kitchen, wine. They continue to honor much of what has made the restaurant a great tradition: impeccably attentive and formal service, perfectly prepared and presented dishes, an extensive wine program, and a welcoming environment for any type of event. There have been subtle but important touches of modernization as well. The cocktail menu has been expanded with impressive offerings as well as the classics. The menu remains dependable but changes more often than it used to, and while there is still plenty of classic steak or seafood to choose from, there are also more creative and regionally inspired offerings. Desserts have mostly been reimagined (though I miss the Golden Egg). The menu went from a la carte to a strongly encouraged four-course meal. While I appreciate that approach streamlines decisions & flow, and helps set the right expectation about how to enjoy the experience, I do miss being able to just share one dessert: I now always leave a bit too full because the desserts are quite large. read more

Came to Flagstaff for a post Valentine's Day dinner with my boyfriend who came into town. First off - service is AMAZING. They even printed out custom menus that we were offered to keep :) the staff is super attentive, answered all questions, and had a sommelier come to pick out the perfect wine for us both. We chose the four course menu, and the food was wonderful. I'd say this is a very approachable menu for high class food, which we loved. The vibe inside is cozy, yet classy, with beautiful views. Highly recommend this restaurant for a celebration or a nice night out!! read more

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I made a last minute reservation for this restaurant and the view was awesome along with my server but the food in my opinion was really bad. Me and my girlfriend had the four course meals and weren't impressed with any of the items we ordered. The steaks weren't cooked right and had multiple layers. I expected way better quality based on the price. The water, waiters/waitresses/hosts and the scenery were the only thing good about this place. We won't be back. read more

wow!!! Amazing. Expensive but cool. Great views! Service was amazing...staff was great...top notch Worth the cost read more

My latest most cherished restaurant in Colorado from Reservation to Recherché, Flagstaff House is an iconic masterpiece! The driveway begins your journey and tonight it sparkled with twinkling lights and gorgeous snow! Valet met us at the door, already knew our names and whisked us inside. The staff knew our names too... someone is on top of their game! Everyone welcomed us as we made our way to our table. Magic touches adorned our table all evening long. Pre-dinner appetizers, timeless dishware, coffee service surprises, charming silverware... The fare impressed with enchanting selections and dazzling courses. Luscious and full flavored eats, made this night pop!! Superb views of the sparkling city lights along side, soft music, flowers, and candlelight; all table side make this experience not to be missed. I couldn't help but add the hilarious mens bathroom art.. my husband found it darn right funny and smart. A truly smashing night with the love of my life enjoying a glamorous evening in Boulder!! ps... bring a big bag of money read more

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If you're looking this place up as an option for dinner, don't bother looking elsewhere, pick Flagstaff House. This place deserves five stars and more. I was in town visiting and had seen this restaurant as a must try and I have to say I was not steered wrong. It was my anniversary and they made sure my boyfriend and I felt special. From accommodating our outdoor patio request to personalized menus that wished us a happy anniversary, it truly was an experience. We each did the four course menu, I started with duck and prosciutto, my boyfriend ordered soup, we then ordered ceviche and the beef ravioli followed by the filet mignon and salmon dish. What I loved most were the little dishes we received in between, they gave us little apricot and duck plates, rosemary focaccia and yuzu sorbet in between each plate. Finally for desert I got the creme brûlée and my boyfriend got the strawberries and cream. We also each got a latte which came with a little tray filled with chocolates, different kinds of sugar and whipped cream that we could add to our lattes for flavor. To top it off, we were surprised with chocolate covered strawberries to wish us a happy anniversary and complimentary petit fours. But as many know, a restaurant is only as good as their service and this place makes sure you're taken care of. We had someone at our table every 15 minutes or so, which sounds like much but it was not at all overbearing and my boyfriend and I were still able to enjoy our conversation and each other's company without feeling interrupted. I can't say this enough, pick this place! read more

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Wonderful. Incredibly knowledgeable staff. My friends were very intrigued with the dishes and they answered every question

My experience here was, unfortunately, quite underwhelming. Although the service was satisfactory, the food--what I consider the core of any dining experience--did not meet expectations. I ordered the five-course meal, and with the exception of the dessert, each dish lacked flavor. The filet mignon was the only item that wasn't bland, but only because it was drenched in sauce. For the price, I left feeling disappointed and that I didn't get my money's worth. If you're looking for a venue where clients can focus on the conversation rather than the meal, this might be a suitable choice. read more

Service and food went above and beyond. If you're looking to dine out for a special occasion, I would highly recommend the Flagstaff House. We visited to celebrate a birthday and the team personalized our experience from a customized menu, to a special dessert at the end. The four course meal includes hors d'oeuvres between each course. Word of the wise: as excellent as the bread is, don't fill up on it! Everything we ordered was great, and did not miss. Highly recommend and thank you Flagstaff House restaurant! read more

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Holy moly went back a month ago. No improvement. The waitress took 35 min to show up at the table. Her excuse "I am Just really busy" Okay understandable Then the starter took another 35 min to come out. Super super dry like it's been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. Everything tasted pre packaged and absolutely terrible. Then the entree another 30 min pas being done with the starter. Get out of here. Between the two the waitress never came over once to fill water or anything and again..... the entree was super dry for all of us. She blamed it on the cooks. Bad idea. But one of ours was cold in the center from sitting for half an hour. This is the most disappointing restaurant in boulder go to Stella's or Fresca or Corrida they have actually good food and good service. Sucks to suck but sucked for us. read more

Overrated to be honest. I'll give it two stars because the view is incredible (try to get their early because seats are first come, first serve) and you do go home with some baked goodies. The food would either be too salty and too sauced. For the price of the menu (our bill came close to $900), I felt like one could definitely find better fine dining at Pearl Street for a few hundred dollars less. Service was lacking at times as waiters were hard to find and needed to be flagged down since sometimes they were just conversing with each other. I don't care about service usually but it was noticeably subpar compared with any of my other $$$$ dining experiences. Hint: don't go for the Wagyu upgrade. If you've actually had Wagyu, it will be nothing like what you've had before and that isn't a good thing. read more

I've got to admit, I had a very princess-like moment dining at Flagstaff House yesterday. I suppose that the breathtaking beauty and elegance of the place will do that to almost anyone. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, it felt like we were SO important. The care and attentiveness of the staff is of the absolute highest quality. I really enjoyed the restaurant overall. The ambience is gorgeous, romantic, and it's breathtaking views will have you in awe all dinner long. I would highly recommend going during sundown; a 5:30pm reservation does just the trick. For dinner, we tried the 8-course Chefs tasting menu. Looking around at other tables I would probably get the four course fixed menu next time I go; it just seemed like larger portions with a bit more flexibility in choice. Nevertheless, I like to believe that the chef knows best. In between the two of us, we got everything the menu had to offer, including the supplement options of foie gras, wagyu beef, and artisan cheeses. I am not a culinary expert, nevertheless when comparing the tastes of other elevated dining experiences I've had to the one at flagstaff house, I wasn't too crazy about every course we got. Some dishes were OK, some were good, some were GREAT, some I could have done without--hence my four-star rating. Regardless of this, the experience of going (ambiance, service, etc.) is truly worth it. Not a cheap dinner but for the way FH made me feel, I would gladly pay again. It pains me to say but in an unbiased review I have to give it to you guys straight: it's not an five star experience for your mouth. It's for the e read more

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People say service is a thing of the past. They say no one wants to work or work hard. Nothing could be further from the truth regarding the staff at Flagstaff House. Every single member of the team from valet, to host to servers to the sommelier, every single staff member was impeccable. Ready to assist, anticipating your needs all the while not being overbearing. Also, each was well versed in the food and its preparation. Oh and the food. Truly amazing. Every bite we took was perfect. Plated with perfection, unique and wonderfully delicious. A 4 course meal sounded daunting but it was all perfectly portioned and served with the exact right amount of time between courses. We had nearly a three hour meal with wonderful wines and exceptional food. We never felt rushed and always felt special. Oh yeah, and the ambiance. Wonderful! Fantastic views and a nice cool breeze on a warm evening. For us we were celebrating a special occasion and the menus came out with Happy Anniversary printed on them. They even had the menus put into our car in valet so that we could keep them. What a perfect touch. Listen, this isn't an inexpensive place but if you want to experience perfection, this is the place to go. I do not think I have had a better meal and experience anywhere in the world. Special night? Come here. read more

I have been coming here for years (like 40) regularly for my birthday, and every year they do something special to make us come back for a $200+ dinner each. This has been the first in memory the sommelier was new and never greeted us or even filled our glasses, nor anyone brought us more bread (we had to ask twice), and my duck was cold and dry (2nd course) , maybe bc I had to wait so long for my chardonnay. We will try the new 316 steakhouse or Michelin star place off of pearl for my birthday next year. I certainly hope they work out the new management! read more

Gorgeous views, nice ambience, wonderful service, and great food overall. The reason I did not give this restaurant 5 stars is because for the main entree we ordered lamb, and it was awful, unfortunately. Overcooked and fatty. We didn't eat it, but chose not to send it back. The reason we didn't send it back is because we felt awkward about complaining. I recommend this restaurant to everyone, but do not recommend the lamb entree. We would definitely go back again. read more

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Overrated. Out dated. The best thing about the restaurant is the view. Gorgeous. Most of the food was good, but nothing wowed us. And the filet was disappointing, and smothered in mediocre sauce. For the price and reputation I expected more. We've eaten at some pretty incredible places, and I expected the same level of innovation. Everything was, forgettable..at no point did either of us say "yum". read more

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The service down to every small detail was amazing. The food was delicious. Excellent for special occasions and the e drive was not a bad as I thought it might be read more

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The view is fantastic absolutely. But the service is not that good to match the price. Didn't even introduce the wine when it comes. And the food is over cooked for sure. read more

I understand why this restaurant is consistently the #1 restaurant in Boulder county. Worth every penny spent. Do not hesitate and book a reservation now. We have been here a few times and the photos are from different trips. Surprise and over delight is the theme at Flagstaff house. We have always done the ached tasting and it never disappoints. The flavors are so incredible and the meals are innovative and the most beautiful presentation. Quality over quantity. Portions are perfect because there are so many courses. They also sneak in little treats that are fabulous. The fish is incredible fresh and the steak cooked to perfection. The service is on par with the food. Above and beyond. And the views!!!! Insist on a patio table or a table with a view. It's worth it. Pros: Best food in the area Great for a celebration or special night Views Service Variety and innovative meals Cons: None! Caution: It's pricey. So be prepared to spend. But worth it. read more

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One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. It's hard to describe how perfect this place is because there is simply so much to appreciate. Flagstaff House is the perfect combination of a very organized, scenic and delicious establishment. The employees were all very polite, and served with nothing but the utmost kindness and respect. The courses were superb. We had a great time. read more

Wonderful service! The food was marvelous. Loved the view and the setting was spectacular. They made a special dessert for my parents as we were celebrating an anniversary. They made the evening extra special. read more