Nice people, ok food, weird vibe. Only got a poboy and wish it had more shrimp. Fries were greatread more

Came for a standard Cajun boil, yet was simply amazed by the range and sophistication of the menu…read morethat had items like halibut cheeks and Thai spiced seafood entrees -- I opted for the combination sauce that had Thai spices and notes of basil. Totally unique and an unexpected delight! Don't be fooled by the strip mall location and basic ambience - each item was delicious, coming to the table hot and well prepared. Service was stellar - friendly, attentive, and prompt! Highly recommend!

I love Jax! The service is amazing, always friendly and attentive. The seafood is amazing, and they…read moreeven have things like a burger if someone doesn't like seafood. I enjoyed learning about the different types of oysters and then getting to try them. The drinks are great and the atmosphere makes you feel like you are on the shore. Would highly recommend but get reservations!!!

Very upset. Went in for our anniversary last Thursday August 20th. First off I stood at the door…read morefor quite some time. No one greeted me and the servers stood in a group staring at me while saying nothing. Weird but ok. We orders the lobster claws and knuckles and when I put it in my mouth I should have spit it out like my husband did but I ate it. When we told the server Regan (who was the only normal and nice person there) a man named Patrick came over. He seemed new and nervous was very quiet and the conversation was awkward in general to be honest. But they got us different food and took the lobster off. It wasn't till hours later that I knew something was wrong and I was violently ill. I called jax the next day while I was extremely sick and got Patrick on the phone again. Conversation again was weird and there were several pauses that made me ask are "hello, are you still there?" He told me someone would call me Sunday and no call. Patrick did refund our meal. That was nice. However I missed a day of work that I could not miss, was sick all weekend and could not go to the doctors cause who can afford that? I cannot. A conversation could have been good to smooth this over. Needless to say I will not be coming back.

Our go-to Mexican spot. We ordered guacamole a las brasas, camote asado, aguachile de pepino, taco…read morede pastor, and for mains, carne asada and huachinango a la veracruzana. Drinks: lemonade. All in, it came to around $200. The guacamole is a real standout. The camote asado (charred sweet potatoes) is my favorite - great char, well-seasoned. The lemon rice that comes with the fish was also great. One genuinely great thing about this place: everything is gluten-free, which makes it an easy pick whenever family visits since a few of them can't do gluten. That said, I'm personally a big flour-tortilla person, so if that's your preference too, just know this isn't that, but I still really enjoy coming here regardless. Solid, reliable, and great for gluten-free dinners.

Incredible. Absolutely wonderful. A gem in the middle of the USA…read more I dined during happy hour at 2pm right when it opened. Everyone from the hostess, and all the wait staff were so kind -and made me feel welcomed. I was on call and unfortunately had two phone call I had to take, and my waitress was so gracious to send back one of my plates so that it can come out later warm and fresh. The service felt like casual fine dining, in the best sense. I really appreciated this. The happy hour menu is small but mighty. One thing I was intrigued by before coming here was that the corn is flown in from Mexico, celebrating and providing a cultural experience. I'm so grateful that they delivered on the oral experience with the balance in flavor, texture, and spice. No one ingredient overpowered the dishes service, and even the spice was there, but not to a miserable level that often leaves me suffering as I eat my food. I had the sopes de picadillo and the taco de puesto. Seriously a glorious meal. I wish I was hungrier so I could try more. Because of my work schedule, I couldn't return back during my trip, but I wish I had the chance. I would definitely make it a priority to dine here again if afforded the chance to return to Boulder!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I came here with a friend on a Tuesday night and it was surprisingly busy! Despite this, service…read morewas still excellent. We were greeted within minutes of walking in, we were seated right away (we did make reservations) and our server as well as all the other wait staff/food runners we interacted with were not only kind, but also had outgoing humorous and especially positive personalities. Service was definitely top notch, 5 stars. The ambiance of the restaurant is simple modern. Minimalistic. Casual dining. There is outdoor seating too. Because of the time we went, parking was not an issue, but I can see how it can be considering that it's located immediately adjacent to an apartment complex. There was construction going on in the parking lot so I'm not sure if there is more parking on the other side. Now the food-- it was good but not my favorite compared to others I tried elsewhere. The burrata appetizer was rather bland. Even with the other ingredients, I couldn't appreciate much flavor, not even the garlic packed a punch. Altogether this dish did not enhance or highlight the cheese well. It was served with house bread which was very salty, a little too burnt. (Spoiler alert: Same happened with the crust of the pizza. Part of the crust was much more burnt than the other so we were left scraping these areas off. And overall all the breads--even the parts without black-- had a burnt flavor.) The carrots are great. Nothing profound or different, but execution of simplicity was flawless. Highly recommend! It actually felt like a very satisfying comforting meal that balanced sweet savory and salty perfectly. We got the Summer pizza and we really liked it. Would have given this place more marks if the pizza crust was not unevenly cooked. Honestly, I had an internal conflict because while I didn't want to get the slices with burnt crusts, I didn't want my friend to get them either, so I still grabbed it. In my decades of eating pizza, I think this is one of the very very rare times I didn't eat the crust. (I'm a crust gal.) Would I come back? Not sure. It would only depend on whether I was craving pizza badly enough and if there wasn't another better place in the area. I wouldn't ask to come back but I wouldn't disagree with somebody if they wanted to meet here for dinner.

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

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

Lunch review: I've heard so many good things about this place and while in the area running errands…read morewe ordered pickup. Originally I ordered Bahn mi and Rueben, but on the way they sold out. Which makes sense because that sandwich was the one recommended to me to order. They were able to switch out my sandwich at no extra cost, which was very generous, and my order was still ready at my pickup time. From pulling up and seeing how crowded it was to smelling how good every smelt, you bet those sandwiches were delicious! Lots of parking in the lot. Entrance is on the side where outdoor patio seating is.

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

**vegetarian review**…read more Cute spot along the boulder creek. We went around afternoon tea but got a table outdoors right away. We got the beet salad, Swedish toast, saag paneer and sabich. Really everything was delicious! I also got the lady grey garden tea, it was so floral and delicious! The hosts were nice! Overall definitely recommend

This was such a fun tea service! We had heard great things about this spot and decided to make a…read morereservation for their afternoon tea service on a Monday afternoon. We were surprised to find it very crowded at 4pm when we visited. There's a small area at the front of the restaurant and a lot of folks were gathered there waiting for their tables. It took several minutes before the hostess checked us in and let us know it would be a few minute wait. A bit later we were guided to our seats. I appreciated that they took trouble to make it feel like a special experience - with white tablecloths, decor and the cutlery. They seemed a bit short staffed that day so our server was helping out many tables. He was very helpful in explaining the menu, though we did have to ask specifically to receive the full tea menu. We decided on a few teas to share - a spiced white chocolate white tea, rooibos chai, and a hibiscus cooler (iced and non-caffeinated). The spiced white chocolate was fantastic. I wasn't as much of a fan of the rooibos but if you like less sweet teas this is a good choice. The hibiscus cooler was delicious and refreshing, and I liked that they let us take it to go! Our amuse bouche came out first - a delicious pumpkin seed savory small soup and it was fantastic. We eagerly awaited our tea tower - and it certainly did not disappoint! We are still thinking about the delicious spinach and artichoke pinwheel with olive tapenade - it was our absolute favorite. The savory sandwiches were also delicious. We especially enjoyed the clotted cream and lemon curd with the scone, and the desserts were delectable. We were stuffed by the end of our teatime! Our server was very helpful and despite it being very busy, we felt taken care of. I think this is a very worthwhile experience - the tea, sweets, and savories are all delicious and definitely worth checking out!