It's been a while since we stopped in here. The menu has changed and so has the staff. And like most places around me, the prices have gone up, in this case, maybe more than others. Maybe rightly so as their specialized ingredients are harder to get. We sat inside this time though we used to go mostly mid summer and sit out. The patio was jam full last night so we ate inside where it was quite empty early evening during happy hour. My husband had the happy hour special of the evening, a very large serving of large mussels with grilled sourdough and a lucious broth. We also had some small plate tapas and I mostly grazed those. I love Bocarones and they do it so well though for me last night, the peppers were a bit too spicy. But I got the majority of the little fishies, my husband the peppers.. We also had the tortilla papas and the charred Hazel Dell mushrooms which were excellent. The little salad topping on the tortilla was full of specialty greens like fennel fronds and pea shoots. The mushrooms has a warm egg yolk on top to stir into the dressing which was tasty. We finished with their flan which was as good as my Spanish born neighbor made in my youth. I had a very nice tea with it. I was originally going to knock off a star for pricing but honestly, I don't think they have much option these days. But sadly we will go less frequently in the future. read more

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I have to navigate a number of food allergies. The menu is well marked and the staff were very accommodating and thorough about double checking with the chef. The food was spectacular. My husband and I were only in Boulder for a few days but we went back a second time since we knew it would be safe for me and we both enjoyed it. I had a pork chop off the specials menu the first night and the vegan cauliflower steak the second night. Loved both, but especially recommend the cauliflower steak. Keep in mind it's tapas style, so your food will show up in the order it shows up, not all at once. Getting second drinks was a little slow as the place got more crowded, but the drinks were good. Non alcoholic cocktail options looked good too -- my husband ordered something off that list but subbed in regular alcohol and was very happy with the results. If you have strong opinions about wine, you might want to google the wine list ahead of time; the wine menu lacks descriptions and the waiters were a little less fluent in pairing recommendations there. read more

5 Stars for a truly incredible meal with so many unique vegetarian options (we considered going back the next day!). I'd bookmarked Gemini for my visit to Boulder, in part because of its reputation, and also because it's VERY vegetarian-friendly and my husband doesn't eat meat. My faves: - ***Harvest Ratatouille - If you don't order this, you're a fool! ok, that may be harsh, but this dish was hearty perfection. A must-order. - Roasted Cauliflower - Tomato Crostini - ***Caramel flan - Don't sleep on this dessert. I've had MANY flans and this is among the best. We also ordered martinis (full bar) and they were great! Overall, an absolute favorite spot in Boulder. I'll be recommending to any friends traveling that way! read more

A little pricey for tapas ($58 w tip) but overall great service and tasty food. Mainly street parking in the area! Walked in after spending some time on pearl street for the outside market and shops. Plenty of open tables around 6:00pm. Ordered Boquerones, Champinones, and Chroizo wrapped black cod. Favorite was the Boquerones that was light flavorful and quality ingredients. Sourdough that was not toasted was a good choice! Did not need to be. Champinones was tied as well with very good sear/char on the mushrooms with a mix of my favorite types of mushrooms. Seasoning was very good as well. read more

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Excellent tapas. I had salad and dessert and it was great. Went with a group and everyone was raving about how good it was.

We came here for a quick drink and some tapas/food and enjoyed it! We got to sit outside (this was a few months ago) which was really nice, the food and drink were tasty, and everyone seemed to be having a good time! I actually thought the tapas were reasonably priced and was happy with the serving sizes! read more

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Stopped here for a quick drink the bar and ended up staying ordering a tapa and a desert. Wonderful staff that are attentive to their patrons and the little details (e.g how glasses are organized and polished to perfection. We made plans to go back. Menus change monthly so hoping the baked wrapped dates are still on the menu. Great date night location! read more

Gemini - Bar area - Tapas Bars Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Fantastic Came here for anniversary dinner The food was excellent Among the better top us places in Colorado, and that includes the Denver Metro area Great atmosphere too Will definitely be back read more

I love this spot! I am gluten free and pescatarian and found the options to be incredible. The food was great and very shareable. I appreciated the helpful servers who helped me through the menu for gluten free items. The option for outdoor seating was great. Overall thoroughly enjoyed Gemini! read more

We had a great meal here! We ordered a bunch of different small plates including the kale salad, meatballs, chicken skewer, tershi, baked goat cheese, mussels, chorizo boquerones, and the almond tarta for dessert to-go. The food was ready very quickly and we really did enjoy all of it. The standouts for me were the meatballs, baked goat cheese, and the rosemary crackers that came with the tershi. We (two hungry adults) expected to leave hungry but were totally full from all the small plates. The only challenge was that the table was pretty small and the plates weren't really timed, so we ended up with a few instances of having too many plates/serving dishes and not enough space for everything...not the biggest deal! The interior is very tasteful and the tiling near the exposed kitchen area and the light fixtures throughout took us right back to Southern Spain. read more

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Located right next to the Boulder Bookstore on the Pearl street mall this place was fantastic! My girlfriends and I went to celebrate our birthdays and we had a blast. I loved the Spanish vibe and influence of the place. Disclaimer - if you order the Paella - it does take a while to cook, so keep that in mind if you are on a time crunch. However the bottom of ours was burnt and overall it felt eh. The bacon wrapped dates were delicious. The croquettes were amazing, very creamy and delicious. The tortilla de papas was very tasty. The salmon was a large portion. Service was good and the staff was very attentive. read more

Prices were high but service and selection were 5 star. We shared a bunch of little plates and had such a great time. Very interesting and unusual cocktail menu. I liked the high top table they gave us. Seated right away without a reservation. I was in town for a work summit. This place would be great for a team dinner, something for everyone here. read more

Food was delicious and gluten free options. Very good about letting the celiac member of our group know what was safe.

Stopped for a quick lunch with my friend. We were able to sit outside which had great ambiance. The server was providing suggestions for us and he was very sweet. My friend got the kale salad which she said was delicious except for the largest piece of kale looking like it went bad. We also got the potatoes and baked goat cheese. The potatoes were typical Spanish food nothing too special, the goat cheese was definitely the star of the show. read more

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We met with Manager Amy in a super chill setting. She offered her self concocted Lemoncello. It was Deeeeedlish! Super pure, authentic and true to Italy's "digestivo". We will def be back! Thank you, Amy! Irene and Kathy read more

Excellent, interesting food. Great service. Fun atmosphere. And no wait for a lunch table on the Friday before graduation. I'd come back.

My new favorite tapas spot! Came in on an early Friday very snowy evening. Place was fairly quiet due to the storm yet cozy and warm. We got a pitcher of red sangria which was nice and refreshing. Then ordered a bunch of tapas. In order of preference: the mussels were plentiful and plump in a broth rich in flavor: delightful. The cod was fresh, unique and very tasty. The meatballs were decadent. Tershee is something I never had. Can be described as a sweet potato puree with tasty crunchy toppings served with a crispy salty lavish. Very fall flavors and we all enjoyed it immensely. The service was prompt, and the place completely filled up by 7p so unless you plan to go early, make a reservation. This will be my go to especially when we have guests in town. read more

This was so good. Tons of veggie options and the sangria was tasty. All the omnivores loved the seafood offerings too. Even the kid that studied abroad in Spain was impressed. read more

Great tapas venue, creative and yummy cocktails, excellent service, good happy hour, delicious food! Highly recommend!

The food is absolutely amazing. However, I will not be returning due an obnoxious waitress. Then followed down pearl st by the GM to let me know that it was my problem. I'd like to add that there were only four tables full and we were the only ones at the bar. On a busy Friday night. The GM should pay for more attention to how the staff is treating the clientele! Pearl st was packed! Not here. Most likely due to childish clicky staff. It's unfortunate. This was my favorite restaurant. I will not be returning. I should've been offered something comped for the waitresses horrible behavior. Not followed down the street by the GM! read more

"Don't order the NY Strip" You would "expect" the most expensive entree on the menu would be a "showcase" for the culinarily talent of the restaurant. Not so in this case. $58 for a horribly undersized (maybe 6oz) very poor cut of steak that contained at least 2ozs of gristle was not my hope for the main course. Tapas were good and the service started out great but unfortunately the Steak and service both went south dramatically. Sorry Gemini inconsistency does not win the evening. The Potatoes and asparagus weren't much better that accompanied the strip and were covered in a sweetish uninspired ginger sauce or whatever it was. Bleck After paying well over $300 Will definitely pass on another visit here. It's not right to have a "gotcha " item on the menu. Shame on Gemini for this. The wait staff didn't even ask why most of my meal was left on the plate!!!! No self respecting chef or manager would ever let that go out of the kitchen. read more

No complaints. Fresh and seasonal food, friendly staff; wish they had a few more tapas options but love that they have them in general . Drinks are fun and unique. Prices are reasonable, good for date night read more

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It's so exciting to find a news restaurant that you know will now become a regular spot! We loved everything from the moment we walked in. Great atmosphere, awesome staff and absolutely amazing food. We started with a charcuterie board and had all three meats and all three cheeses. The drunken goat cheese and manchego were my fav. We shared the pasta bravas and meatballs. The meatballs were out of this world. Then we shared the mussels, prawns and octopus. All were fantastic. We were so full but wanted more! The flavors are very interesting and each tapas was cooked to perfection. We shared the BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE Palisade peaches, honey vanilla crème fraîch and it wasn't like any other cheesecake I have ever had. The cheesecake was smooth and creamy. We cannot wait to go back!!! Make a reservation it gets full. By 8:30 the restaurant was empty. We like to eat late so we made a 7:30 reservation. Pros Amazing food Great vibe Fun atmosphere Good for groups bc you can share Great dunks Amazing service Fair prices Nice variety on menu and something for everyone Con The second round of drinks were not nearly as well prepared as the first round. Lacked egg whites which we specifically asked for. We actually thought they would remake it when we brought it up to the manager. But they didn't. No other cons. I would highly recommend this place!!! read more

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Took my wife here for a birthday dinner. Food delicious and fresh. We opted for small plates and drinks I believe we order 4 to share and it was plenty. Great drinks, very fresh G&t. service was good. I marked reservation as birthday, no special recognition. read more

Gemini - Gin & tonic - Tapas Bars Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Only real complaint here was the paella. It was quite good don't get me wrong, but for $42 I was expecting a more substantial portion size. Tapas were all good and pretty well in line with what you'd expect. Service, atmosphere, etc. were solid. Worth going but pretty spendy for what you get read more

The food does not disappoint!! Shared the goat cheese appetizer. Comes with onion jam and toasty bread! yum! Tried the sherry glazed spare ribs and meatballs. My daughter had the octopus! Finished off with the Flan ! The waitress was great and we had a nice comfortable booth in the back ! read more

Gemini - Octopus - Tapas Bars Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Cute place on pearl st. Unfortunately the food did not deliver. Potatas braces was ok. A little too crispy and dry, and not enough sauce. Meatballs was my fave. Very flavorful sauce. Octopus was 100% not worth the $28. It was suuuuuper dry and lacked flavor. Pan con tomate sourdough was alright Croquetas de chorizo was just o.k. I've had better tapas. read more

My husband and I needed a date and even though this one was a lunch date, it was perfect! Of course the weather cooperated, so sitting by the windows with them open on a January day was super fun! Since losing The Med., we've been trekking to Denver for tapas, and this was a great find for us. First the drinks - of course! I tried a Spanish wine that I have not had before, and it was a 10/10: Raúl Pérez Ultreia Saint-Jacques 2018 Mecia, Bierzo. My husband ordered a 4 Noses beer and really enjoyed it. For a starter, we ordered the Croquetas de Chorizo, and they were piping hot, and incredibly tasty. So crispy and then the melty queso with chorizo was very well done. I would definitely order these any time I go! We shared the Jamón y Queso sandwich and while it was a little light on the Jamón, it was tasty. The bread is delicious, and it was satisfying. We even had dessert since we shared a sandwich, and it was the Spanish version of crème brûlée, creamy, not too much orange, and of course the sugar crunch on top. The service was great and the people all friendly. We will be back - and it's fun to support new businesses in our community. read more

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Amazing food, great ambience and service. I loved sitting outside listening to this amazing musician belt out wonderful songs. Fantastic flan, with a Touch of sea salt! read more

I love tapas places! This place seems like a good place if you're looking to grab a drink and small plates/tapas. It's cute inside and by plenty of other things in boulder. However, i wouldn't really go searching for a meal here. It's pricey and the portions are small, so i would only go here if i was planning on treating myself. The one thing i enjoyed the most would have to be the pan con tomate! (and this is coming from someone who doesn't like tomato) A close second would be the short rib, but they were small. Regardless, service was super nice. Would go again for the pan con tomate and maybe to try some other things. read more

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Music was so loud could barely hear my husband talk. Server didn't seem like she wanted to be there, very cold & short. Food was expensive & very small servings. We left still hungry. Will not be back. read more

We hit the jackpot when we came across this gem in Boulder. Everything about it from the time we came in until the time we left was fantastic. The food, the service, the atmosphere, the people. All top of the shelf. We can't wait to return. read more

I've dined here for both lunch and happy hour. The ambiance in the front dining area is really nice and they have patio seating which is perfect when the weather warms up. They have a variety of drinks including sangria! I've tried the classic red sangria which was decent! Id recommend ordering a bunch of tapas to share. My favorite dish is the baked goat cheese. The flavor is incredible! The meatballs and muhamara dip are also quite good. The patatas bravas are a classic but both times I've had them they tasted way too greasy. I'd like to try one of their salads or sandwiches next time. I think this is a great lunch and happy hour spot!! read more

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An outstanding dinner at Gemini! We made reservations for a Tuesday evening and were seated promptly. The vibes were great, not too loud, my partner made the comment, "upscale chilis," about the decor, but trust me it's a whole lot better than that lol. We had our drinks and first bites within 15 minutes, absolutely phenomenal service. Shout out to Tyler(? i think), best waiter ever! We tried the potatoes, the meatballs, and the croquettes to start. Absolutely banging, every single of them. The potatoes were so perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside super soft on the inside. As a main, we got the braised short rib. I thought it was a tad bit on the fatty side, but the polenta on the side really made up for it. For desserts, we were so impressed by dinner we got two, the molten chocolate cake and the candied oranges with ice cream. My partner preferred the very rich cake but I love and will continue to rave about the candied oranges. Such a unique dessert! I've never seen it served at a seated dinner. Wish I had pictures but we were super greedy tonight, and ate everything as soon as it landed:') read more

This was my boyfriend and I's first time at Gemini. The service was very great. They were very nice and accommodating. The venue was clean, nicely decorated, and had a great atmosphere. We loved the CHAMPIÑONES and the PATATAS BRAVAS. We also loved the cheese and meat selection we chose. The drinks were also very tasty. Super delicious. We didn't love the mussels. We would probably skip those next time. Overall such a great atmosphere. Amazing service. Great place to get a variety of sharing plates and drinks!!! read more

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This was my first Tim trying tapas and the food was delicious. The staff was friendly and had great recommendations for what to try. The menu switches out weekly so they are always offering new foods to try! Right of pearl street in a prime location with patio seating available. Highly recommend! read more

Gemini - Pink Sangria pitcher - Tapas Bars Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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We had reservations at Gemini for our 20th anniversary. We sat inside, towards the back in a booth. We wanted a more quiet space and it was... The restaurant was absolutely beautiful. We love the ambiance! Our server was super busy and maybe not as attentive but was super sweet and we could tell she was doing her best. Our drinks, appetizers, meal and free desert was sooo good! It is pricy. But, we thought it was very worth it! read more

Delicious tapas!!! We came in with our 5 month old and ate on the patio and the service was great! We loved the patatas bravas so much we got a second order. The meatballs were soft and delicious and the sauce was good too. The bread on the sandwich was a little tough to eat but otherwise yummy. Side salad was super fresh. Pink sangria was sweet but yummy. We will def be back next time we come to Boulder!! read more

Gemini - Pink sangria and patatas bravas - Tapas Bars Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Such a great restaurant. I've never had a bad meal here! The tapas are great to share and the main dishes are different than anything you'll find in Boulder. read more

Visited Gemini after walking and shopping around Pearl Street and was happy to find a restaurant I could just walk in and get seated at on a Sunday evening with no reservation. Between the 3 of us, we got a pitcher of white sangria and a few tapas to share and left quite full. The portions here really are larger than I am used to, though quality is lacking. Items we tried: White sangria - pretty good, not overly sweet and I liked the lychee in it! A pitcher serves about 4-5 cups so it's a great deal with a group Appetizers - we got the manchego, jamon, and olives, which were served with house made crackers and quince pate. It was a good amount to graze on before tapas arrived. Patatas bravas - super crisp, but not very flavorful, even though the amount of sauce on this would make one assume so. Would have enjoyed slightly bigger pieces of potato Champinones - huge portion of assorted mushrooms, pretty good! Soup - I truly did not expect this to be our favorite order. Soup is extremely filling and rich, it was perfect for the cold weather. Portion size was also huge, it could have definitely been a whole meal on its own Meatballs - super tender meatballs! However was served with moldy bread so we didn't touch that Mussels - not the highest quality mussels I've had, many shells were missing meat inside. The garlic bread it was served with was so toasted it was practically inedible Service was fast and friendly, but truly was unimpressed with the meal. We didn't order any entrees as none really stood out, they all seemed very plain and things we can easily make at home. Would love to see more items on the tapas menu and for them to really lean in more on the Spanish cuisine! read more