Sadly my meal was really sub par. Apparently the menu has just been changed and dishes like the goat cheese grits are gone. Crab cakes that were jumbo lump are now a mushy mess filled with peppers obliterating the delicate crab flavor. This was a great meal in the past and last night it was just mediocre and expensive hotel food. Bummed. read more

The food was really good but the service sucked. The restaurant was dead (it was a Wednesday evening and we were one of 2 tables) so it's not like they were too busy, but it took 10 minutes every time we ordered a glass of wine. We had to constantly flag down wait staff, and even though someone who wasn't our server saw me motioning, instead of just coming over he apparently went to get our server which then took until halfway through my entree to come over so I could order a glass of wine. Not acceptable service for the price tag in my opinion. read more

The food was about as bad as I have had in the past couple of years. My date had a steak that was tough and dry. She ended up eating about 10% of it, leaving the rest on the plate. When our waiter mentioned that she had not eaten much of it, she told him it was too tough. No remedy was offered. I had the salmon burger and it was the quality of fast food but at a much higher price. The space is nice and of course the hotel is lovely, but we would not dream of returning again to the restaurant. There are many good places to dine out in Boulder and this is definitely not one of them. The previous restaurant in this space was good and it is too bad this one replaced it. read more

Great breakfast and service, highly recommended! Not only the omelet and the biscuits were delicious but we were amazed by how well the manager and our waitress took care of a very minor issue that we encountered. Absolutely five stars place... read more

Thanksgiving Dinner - Bleh - too much money for the quality of the food. The soup was good - prime rib - chewy - the mashed potatoes were wet and brussel sprouts tasted frozen and really messy on the plate. The desert tarts very basic and not creamy filling or flaky crust at all. Server kept apologizing because she was busy somewhere else? what could be more important than us? read more

We chose Spruce Farm and Fresh for our firm luncheon and from start to finish, it was excellent. Our server (I regret not knowing his name) was attentive, professional, helpful and respectful of our desire to dine without undue interruptions. The food was delicious. We had a variety of salads and sandwiches and, to a person, everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the grilled chicken cobb which at many places is generic but here everything tasted fresh (hence the name) and delicious. The chicken was well spiced and grilled perfectly. Even the bread was delicious - warm, moist with a great crust. The decor remains Q which I've always liked. Definitely one of my top choices for a business or finer dining luncheon. read more

The fish unfortunately tasted nothing close to fresh. The meals were both relatively bland. The flavors that did come through were less than appetizing. Both meals were particularly underwhelming for the price point and, sadly, this meal did not leave us wanting to come back. At least the wine was good; but, Spruce was overall a let down. read more

I've been here twice and the food and service were phenomenal. Each time, with my husband and my different very restricted diets, Alex has personally helped us with a menu that allows us to have tasty, gourmet meals that are clean and wholesome that adhere to our restrictions, based on Spruce's fresh ingredients. Even our 11 year old asked her to send a compliment to the chefs for the oysters, truffle fries, and duck confit quesadillas! We will most certainly be back often. read more

Ate at the bar. Hostess/Manager = great. Otherwise service very inattentive. Had to send Burger back 2 different times to get it done medium well. Food would have given it a 2, but hostess raised it all by herself. Brussel sprouts were okay. Too much cheese on burger. Wanted to give it a higher rating....Less than mediocre food. Pretty mediocre service except for hostess everyone else just standing around. read more

Spruce has the best local trout that I have ever had in Colorado! Great service elegant setting. Band in Boulderado lobby!

We were married in the Boulderado on this date 32 years ago. Excited to come back and enjoy dinner, stand on the mezzanine and remember our special day. Unfortunately our experience was a bust. Stephanie, our server seemed quite put out that we asked to be moved from tiny two top to four top. Felt like she sized us up and decided we were not worth her time. She clearly did not want to engage and made herself quite scarce. We paid our tab after appetizer and cocktails and enjoyed an amazing dining experience at Brasserie Ten Ten. Food and service exceptional. A nice finish to a disappointing start at Spruce Farm & Fish. read more

We were a party of four having lunch on a Friday half an hour before noon. We wanted to beat the lunch rush. As it turned out, the rush never materialized. The place is beautiful, inside the historic Hotel Boulderado. However, lunch was just OK. Service was lackluster. We had to ask repeatedly for refills on coffee and water. When our food was brought out, the orders were given to the wrong people, and one plate was much later than the others. The home fries that accompanied a crab and asparagus Benedict were just barely warm. The only item that was really good was the creme brulee. It was delicious, with a nice, crisp top. read more

Food was wonderful as was the service. Garlic shrimp was perfect, Mediterranean plate was delish and drinks good. Only issue was with a gift card that was purchased at Spruce for one of their sister restaurants that they would not honor. Oh well....next time read more

OK but just OK. Went with a group for lunch and most people enjoyed their meals but most also thought they wouldn't be back. Biggest issue for me - a clump (3 in x 1 in) of melted plastic in my soup (might have been saran wrap). I pointed it out to the waiter and his response was "Huh." That was it; no acknowledgment of it as an issue, no statement that he'd follow up with the kitchen, nothing. Put a real damper on the meal for me as I kept wondering where that plastic had come from. read more

Think about Spruce for Happy Hour especially on Friday to hear the live Jazz in the lobby. Lovely cocktails. Yummy brussel sprouts. Amazing prime rib sliders. read more

I wish I could give this restaurant more stars, but I was never seated to be able to critique the food. I had been wanting to try Spruce and Farm for quite awhile and last week after convincing my husband, I made reservations. We left 40 minutes before our reservation knowing that it takes 20 minutes from our house, we would have time to find parking. Unfortunately, we ran into awful traffic and were literally stuck. We ran into the restaurant 8 minutes past our time slot and I apologized to the hostess saying we were stuck in traffic. She said nothing, but looked at her screen and then said we have 6:45- I said, oh no, we have a reservation for 5:30. She said you were late, so we have 6:45. I said we are 8 minutes late and showed her my phone. She looked again and said, We have 6:45. My husband and I looked at each other in astonishment and walked out the door. I know we were late, but at the very least, the hostess could have explained that they have a policy of not holding a reservation instead of treating us so rudely. But what really is annoying is that I emailed the manager to share my experience and have heard nothing. So based on customer service I have to give Spruce and Farm one star. read more

If I could give no stars I would. My mother took my sister and me for dinner at Spruce Farm & Fish for First Bite Boulder. She had been for a special chef dinner a few weeks prior and had a spectacular meal and wanted to share the experience with us. Alas, our experience was spectacular only in its complete failure. We were a party of 5 and were seated in a back corner table, which was not a problem except that the inexperienced and rather inept busboy kept reaching over my mother's head to refill water and remove plates. The server also seemed inexperienced and ill-prepared, she gave us incorrect information about the ingredients in more than one of the dishes. Three of us ordered the beef, two ordered the salmon. The beef was so tough that at least half was inedible. Its side dishes were fine, but nothing special. The salmon, on the other hand, was notable for being one of the single most disgusting-looking dishes I have ever seen served outside of a hospital. The dish was a piece of salmon served on a bed of wilted, elderly greens (it was supposed to be escarole but appeared to be yesterday's Romaine) covered in an off-grey gelatinous slop that was laughably called veloute. A true veloute should be velvety, smooth, and indulgent. This dish was appalling. When I pointed out to the server that this was not edible food her response, instead of offering the menu for a different choice or having the plates redone, was to have the manager come over. His response was to argue with me about the dish. As it happens I have over 20 years as a professional chef but regardless, even if he thought I was wrong he should have simply apologized for serving inedible food and offered something else. The kitchen's fix, which was acceptable to the manager, was to send the same salmon with the same sauce (the same pieces - not reheated or resauced) on new small plates along with large cold salads on the sides. Neither person who ordered the salmon could eat the now-cold salmon with the revolting sauce. Before this experience I had heard only good things about Spruce Farm & Fish but was disgusted by the food and even more so by the response of the staff. The prices at First Bite are what we would have paid if we ordered a la carte so this isn't about being stingy. It was more than on off-night, it was totally unacceptable. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone and rather than turning us into repeat customers - which my mother was - our experience has convinced us never to return. read more

Maiki, the bartender wizard, concocts the most inventive and delicious cocktails. Choose your liquor and he will go to town. I've been in Boulder for the past 15 years and highly recommend Spruce not only for Maiki's creations, but also for the cuisine (very fresh!). This place will not disappoint. Enjoy! read more

Spruce went through some new restaurant growing pains, but has found its way. It's wonderful. The seared tuna and scallops are two dishes cooked so well with great flavoring. You can't beat the quiet atmosphere where you can actually talk... Unlike most other restaurants around town. The setting is very special in the historic Boulderado Hotel. read more

Best homemade granola and yogurt ever. I make granola and theirs is better. Charming and beautiful setting in the historic Boulderado Hotel. Perfect service. read more

Took my out of town family guests here for a dinner the day after Thanksgiving and it was a great choice. The warm ambience of this classic hotel is unique and wonderful. It's a step back in time. We sat in the cozy porch looking out to holiday lights of the street entrance. Our server was a little forgetful but charming and sweet. Maybe new to the job but with great promise. The food was excellent. Everything tasty and inviting. The wine list was very good and I found a bottle that everyone enjoyed and a bargain for it's quality. Very pleased. read more

I am only giving this one star because zero does not appear to be an option. Just returned home from what was supposed to be a nice employee Christmas dinner, but was instead just embarrassing. The service was mostly nonexistent. We waited a hour before our order was taken. Three separate waiters took partial orders, left to 'check on something', or made apologies for not knowing things...next person would come and we started over. After hour and half someone came with a basket of bread which he put on the table without saying a word. When dinner finally did come the food was disgusting. Everyone at table left most of it uneaten. We will never return and will be sure to tell everyone we know to avoid this place entirely. This is a foodie town and a place like this does not deserve to stay in business. read more

In Boulder for business and today was Fat Tuesday. I really wanted pancakes for dinner but this was not a standard dinner option. The guys in the kitchen totally hooked me up and made the best stack of blueberry pancakes I have ever had. Thanks guys, you made my night. read more

Fresh Alaskan halibut prepared exquisitely and tastefully. Servers were prompt, professional and curteous. Very accommodating to special needs. read more

We sat at the bar and had had a great experience! The food was very good and a fresh change from what I expected after years of visiting this restaurant... I think Mikey (Micheal) made the difference. His friendly service towards us and other patrons at the bar made this a fun friendly "Boulder" experience. The reason we will be back. read more

My husband and I took part in their four course new year eve's dinner. We enjoyed parts of our meal and had a nice night but for the price ($85pp) think there are much tastier options. Highlights were the scallop appetizer and flour less chocolate cake. The risotto was disappointing and the steak was in need of a heavy dose of extra salt. Not a bad spot but will try someplace else the next time we're in Boulder. read more

We had dinner at 5pm on 2/18/16, party of 2. I had the special, Sea Bass. I was not impressed by the presentation or the taste. My partner had the short rib. The presentation was okay, but it tasted like a cheap chuck roast, not tender and very dry. We were very disappointed with the food. I asked for some bread to go with my wine and received a dinner roll...not very creative. The service was exceptional!!!! I would never go back there again. I would like to try the bar in the basement of the hotel sometime. Very cool. read more

Second time there and while I can't say anything is wrong with the place, it lacks anything that makes me excited to go back. Atmosphere and presentation of food is fairly bland, and the pace of the wait staff is more like a diner than a dining experience. My girlfriend and I did not order alcohol, but did have an app, entre, dessert and coffee. With tip $135 for dinner - not exorbitant but for that price I am looking for more than just OK.There are more "wow" experiences to be had in Boulder. read more

Service was great, I loved the dinner menu, and every course was fabulous...including a fish entree (which can be tough to get right.). Add to that a nice ambience, great kids menu, & solid decaf coffee...and I couldn't ask for much more. 5 may be hair high given Boulder's exceptional choices, but clearly 4 wouldn't fair with "everything right" with our first experience there. Looking forward to going back! read more

Went here for dinner on Friday. Waited 25 minutes for our wine to come - which was for the table beside us. My chicken was nice my husbands Lamb was horrible, cold in parts and flavorless. WE NEVER complain but gave our honest opinion. The waiter didn't know what to do and mumbled as he walked off the manager came over - Erin - and was far from professional. It most certainly is lamb she snapped. I work in the industry years and now this is far from how you treat guests. I will not be going back to Spruce or recommending it. A lot of new staff and management and it's gone down hill sadly. read more

Went there with my sweetie to celebrate a belated anniversary. I had the salmon steak; salmon was well-prepared. However, it was served on a bed of mushrooms and potatoes with PEA PUREE on the bottom. Really a bad choice--the pea puree tasted like baby food and the pea flavor was on all mushrooms and potatoes, as well. As for the scallops that my sweetie ordered--a very small amount of green salad on the plate with THREE (3) scallops--for $28. It would have been a good $10 appetizer. Also, poor service except for the manager who finally came around at the end of our meal to replenish our drinks. Very disappointing experience. read more

Visited Spruce Farm and Fish on a very busy Friday night. The cheery and prompt service made us comfortable and relaxed, even though we had a deadline for getting to a concert. The food was great. Lots of selections. The wait staff patiently listened to and honored all our little "alterations" and special requests regarding the menu. Nice atmosphere too. read more

I came here for breakfast and was very impressed! Amazing French toast and a very comfortable setting!

We went to Spruce Farm & Fish to celebrate an anniversary and were very delighted with our choice. The service that evening was impeccable: warm, friendly, attentive and thoughtful. We ordered the tuna poke appetizer, which combined a variety of textures and flavors without ever losing the tuna. My seared scallops entree was fantastic; again, an incredible blend of contrasting flavors (gooseberries, strawberries and frisee!) that highlighted the delicacy of the scallops. Our waitress was fabulous and I would go there again just to be waited on by her! They even comped our dessert as an anniversary present. We look forward to our next visit! read more