I came to The Kitchen American Bistro with a group of five for brunch. A lot of things on the menu looked tasty, making it a tough decision. I ultimately went with the cripsy cauliflower (carrots, chickpeas, tamarind chutney, cilantro chutney, mango, pickled red onion, herb salad) because it sounded unique, and a latte. Both the latte and cauliflower dish were great! I really loved the flavors of the cauliflower and each bite tasted a little different. I also tried some french fries and thought they were decent. We grabbed a brioche donut (yuzu-coconut, toasted meringue) to go, and consensus was that the donut was painfully sweet, to the point of not being enjoyable. Overall, we had a nice meal here and thought the menu and service were great. The prices are pretty high, which would be the main thing preventing me from wanting to come back -- for similar or slightly higher prices elsewhere, could likely get a notably nicer meal. read more

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This is a fine-dining place with an ever-changing, unique menu. We went there for lunch in early October, our group ordering a Cubano ($18), Crab Fried Rice (20) and a cheeseburger (19!). I loved the fried rice. It had a wonderful secret ingredient (which may have been a form of Cilantro). It came with a en egg on it. The Cuban and cheeseburger were good, but nothing to write home about (and for those prices perhaps they should have been!). The latter 2 came with fries. Serving sizes were good and Service was very good. Including a craft beer and before the tip, the total came to just under $70. I'd go back for some of the exotic offerings, but not for items you can get elsewhere. read more

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Bottom line: "ORDER THE FREAKING CARROTS!" What you should know: The menu changes on local availability of fresh products. Expect a good meal. Listen to the waiter. Stop first at the bar. Here is my story... Came into Denver late, missed my compatriots for dinner, decided to dine here anyway. Walking in the door your met with a very pleasing sound of happy people eating and bar sounds just beyond the hostess station. The hostess was pleasant and accommodating, but she forgot about me while I was at the bar. I don't mind so much, because the bartender kept me entertained. All this sets you up for what should be a amazing evening. Personally, I decided to start at the bar and get a couple drinks. I went with the House "Kitchen" Martini and ordered it up. Delivered as ordered. Excellent choice for a starter, but not for a beginner. The gin definitely had a herbaceous purpose - since that took you to a different region of taste. Still- Highly recommend. Waiting for my table, I decided to also do an old fashion. Was really good - but did need an extra shot of bitters. Started off just too sweet, and needed more balance. Did get my table - and the most outstanding part of the meal were the carrots. These carrots I can't even begin to describe. They were outstanding examples of how to do a carrot dish. The combination of julienned mint with Barada cheese, Szechwan chili oil, cilantro, pistachios, and sesame seeds - are just off the hook. Don't know how to describe it - you just gotta try it! I was licking my fork, wanting seconds. Had the salmon dish for Main, but it was unremarkable - Well presented, but just kind of got lost with the beans and the odd pieces of ham they threw in. The garlic wasn't even well toasted. Biggest disappointment of the night. Needed to have the beans smoked before cooking, imho. (Seriously, the salmon & the beans lost that extra star.) Hostess: A- Waiter: Shout out to Ryan! A+ (He pushed the carrots!) Bartenders: A- Carrots: A+ Salmon: C+ (Chefs get an A-, but only if they rework that bean foundation, and rework the seasoning on the SALMON- You can do better- I have faith in you!) Cost, yeah, I dropped a Benny on the meal. I was celebrating. Not for the faint of heart. Still worth it. Just not the salmon. read more

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The first feeling I had when I entered The Kitchen was of a cozy moody living/dining room of a country club. Dimly lit with classical 21st century decor, you want to hubbub with your friends there. It's where you would want to plan a coup over dinner. The waiters are very attentive but not overbearing. They are very concerned about your experience. They will ask you about allergies and will make sure you don't get anything that can cause you trouble. The food is a bit on the heavy side. The dishes are cooked with plenty of fat and sodium. However, the original flavors of the did get lost in the fat. I felt a bit heavy after eating dinner there. The quantity seems smaller than it is. But it's a good amount. The next time you want to get full while planning to overthrow the leadership, come here. read more

When we first started going to The Kitchen, it was considered a place where local sourcing and food prepared honestly could be had. They used to have a board where they listed the sourcing of their ingredients. We haven't been back in a while and my BIL invited us to celebrate my sister's birthday. The room was full and everyone seemed to be having a good time. The dishes we had were good and beautifully plated. We ordered a variety of dishes because the waitress said that it was a "shared" meal. (It was only later that we discovered that one of our guests did not have enough to eat.) Many people talked about the carrots and so we ordered them - they were good. The crispy cauliflower dish, though, was even better and included a different preparation of carrots. The gnocchi dish was so small that it really wasn't a shared dish and a similar portion size issue was true for the shared cote de boef. On the other hand, the mussels were generous and delicious. Please ask them to provide you with some bread to soak up all the goodness because they don't provide bread unless you ask. The lobster roll was also generous, especially since this is traditionally a single serving style of dish. My sister accepted choosing one of their desserts as their birthday gift to her. (Thanks to the Kitchen.) She chose the mousse dome and it was not only a showy end to the meal, but also delicious. We enjoyed the food but the sound level was so high that it was hard to hear our dinner companions. read more

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Amazing service, ambiance, and food!!! We went for brunch, and the churro doughnuts were insane, as was the Cuban sandwich. The black Caesar was LOADED with Parmesan, which I honestly didn't love but to someone else may be heaven. The first two things are an absolute must order, and the garlic fries with the sandwich were 10/10. Will be returning! read more

Service was very good gin martini 3.5 old fashioned 4.0. Small plates wife and I had fries 5.0 shrimp 4.0 pasta 5.0 house Chardonnay 3.5 Would recommend nice night out, hardwood and brick surrounded so lively acoustics read more

I knew the restaurant was going to be good from the moment I walked inside. It was our best meal in Boulder. The carrots and asparagus were absolutely delicious. Our drinks were perfect! Highly recommend and make a reservation, it's small and very popular! read more

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Sunday funday trip to Bolder. The food was great, coupled with great service. They let us eat with our pup inside and brought her bacon. I got the lobster roll, absolutely amazing, chunks of meat, great seasoning. Yummy. Hubby got the burger, another hit! Coffee stout was a nice pairing. Will definitely be coming back. read more

So disappointed. The Kitchen has a spectacular, unique menu; a great location and a fun vibe. But missed the mark so badly tonight that we won't return. Sat outside. One of the chairs was sticky. Husband sat on it and got sticky stuff on his pants. Not a big deal. Stuff happens but, in hindsight, it was a sign of the overall sloppiness we experienced. For the three of us, ordered the carrots (10/10), the gnochetti, burrata, a steak, fries and mussels. The steak was flaccid, unsalted and lukewarm. The fries were tepid and soggy. Had the been crisped, they would have been awesome. The mussels, served last, were actually cold. Dropped off at our unbussed messy table with no bowl for the shells or a mussel fork. I had to ask for both. Ten mins later they showed up. The focaccia I was told would be served with the mussels never appeared. Asked server for a spoon as I had nothing to dunk in the sauce and eons later she brought me a teaspoon. It was such a bummer of a night. We were really excited to try The Kitchen and maybe on another night it would deliver. But the sloppiness around getting THREE of the six dishes out hot and appropriately plated made it such a BUST. It's a bummer to spend over $300 to sit at a messy table and be served cold food. read more

I wanted to love this place so badly but it's a no for me. The service was slow. It seemed chaotic and loud in the kitchen. We sent an entree back because it was so salty you couldn't eat it. In fact, everything pretty much tasted like salt. :( Not a great experience. We had to go to another restaurant afterwards to eat. I wish I had my $120 back. read more

This place was good! We came here for a small bite after dinner. We had the carrots (10/10) and the black spaghetti (5/10). I gave this 4 stars because the spaghetti just wasn't that good. I would recommend trying something else. Other than that, the restaurant is adorable and a little more on the boujee side. I would recommend coming here for a fancier dinner vibe. read more

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There was a misunderstanding with our reservation and the host was very accommodating.... Our server, Tessa, was extremely attentive and friendly. She made us feel as though we were valued diners. Our food and beverages were absolutely delicious. read more

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I'm going to be straight up honest here: this is a pretty pricey restaurant to have lunch in. However, the food was top notch. The service? Hmmm. Friendly, but still lacking a bit. Let's put a pin in that for a moment. We tried the following menu options: lobster roll, chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, and a Roman chicken salad. We also ordered an extra side of fries for the table and the adult (me) ordered a glass of the sauv blanc. Everything was enjoyed, it was all well prepared, presentation was beautiful, and everyone was satisfied with the portions. Back to the service: We weren't checked on at all after the food arrived and we'd had time to try everything. We were nearly done by the time I had to flag down our server to get more water, at which time I asked for the check. He was not rude to us at all, but we did feel a little ignored. All in all, I would come back here. We liked the food, the decor, the vibe, and the location. It's Boulder!! It's Pearl Street!! What's not to love? Perhaps would kinda maybe ask for a different server. Take note that there was a 2% surcharge on the bill. Did I still tip 20%? Yes. Be aware of all these extra charges that show up on your tab nowadays, that is all. read more

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Burnt food. Went there yesterday with wife. I ordered burrata and crab fried rice with over hard egg. Toast that came with burrata was burnt, and the egg that came with crab fried rice was burnt too. See pic. It was our first visit there and we were disappointed by the low standard of food that's allowed to leave kitchen. read more

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Great food server was nice the crab fried rice is very limey though the interior of the restaurant is a great atmosphere

It never disappoints on any level. From the lighting, to the service, the food, and the drinks. It's stood the test of time and just keeps getting better. Thank you for years of fun both upstairs and in the main dining area. You are a boulder gem. read more

This was an amazing dining experience. Carrots? To die for. Not even kidding. Crab fried rice? Sublime. But the star of the show was the Pavlova for dessert. You have never had such a thoughtfully delightful dessert in your life. I am sad that this dining experience is over. It was THAT good! read more

The Kitchen American Bistro - Pavlova!!! My god. This is a truly transformative creation. - Bars Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Best brunch place I have been in a while! Probably my all time top! The food were all absolutely delicious!! I would go back to Boulder, CO just to brunch at this spot again!! Here's my list/ranking based on what I tried (if interested): The chilaquiles was absolutely delicious!! It was basically a brunch spin on nachos! I couldn't get enough of this. The brioche donut was a winner as well! Imagine a banana cream sugar donut! I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. The French toast tasted like it was an apple pie that went wrong! I loved it, but I wished I had ice cream to top this off. Overall, it was delicious! The cruffin was good too, but I would prefer a cronut more. How it was described, and by how it was named, it is a croissant and muffin fusion. And finally, the cubano! Large chunks of meat in every bite! But honestly, I wouldn't get this again as a non-local to the area. A pretty generic, but generous, order of a sandwich. Their other selections were unique and more interesting to try or get again! read more

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Yum! Had the steak and the bone marrow and both were splendid. Apparently Elon Musk's brother owns this place ‍ Great ambiance, service is a bit slow but the food is worth it. Not cheap but not crazy expensive, would recommend trying the carrots read more

The service was great most of the time! We weren't sure what to order at first and for a while because we kept getting distracted with our conversation so it took a while to order. She was very patient and understanding and made sure we always had drinks and that our food came in time. I had the waffles and they were AMAZING! The perfect crisp and lightly cooked so they weren't heavy at all. The fruit was fresh and everything was clearly handmade. The best place for brunch in town! read more

Food drinks and service all so good upstairs is very cute and cozy vibes. Happy hour and patio very nice in the summer weather

We were in Boulder for the day doing some shopping and hungry for lunch, we stumbled upon The Kitchen American Bistro. It was a weekday and not too busy so as walk-ins, my boyfriend and I were seated right away. Service was fantastic and our server helped orient us to the menu and provided some great recommendations. I ordered the cubano sandwich, my boyfriend ordered the lobster roll, and we decided to split an order of the crispy cauliflower. While everything was delicious, we could have done without the crispy cauliflower and just stuck with the sandwiches because it was a lot of food (way too much for us to finish)! I really enjoyed the cubano sandwich - the pork was incredibly moist/tender and this was honestly the best cubano sandwich I have ever had. My boyfriend loved the lobster roll and we both thought the crispy cauliflower was delicious - the chutneys that are plated along with the cauliflower really make the dish. read more

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We were very disappointed by this restaurant. For some reason ChatGPT sent us there, but the food was sub par. We ordered the black spaghetti, spaghetti with shrimp and it was like a salt lick. I felt like a horse and the lamb was not any better. The ambience was good and the weight staff was great, but the food was terrible. The salad was good, however. If you're looking to pay high prices and be very thirsty, this is the restaurant for you. read more

Euro club playing at a reasonable level in the background, restaurant full but bar seating pretty open, and more cocktails available "Upstairs" (it's actual name). Food portions were more tapas, but Yay me. Got to try more than 1-2 things. Enter the lemony, chili pepper, doused in fluffy parm broccolini; scallops with pomegranate, apple, and celery root *creamy* purée; and the carrots on whipped feta, with hazelnuts, sesame. The latter was quite oily, but for the most part I could pick up pieces around it (but could have been dealt a lighter hand). The carrots too had a warm, spice that leaves a little buzz in your mouth, especially when it's the last thing you eat. Nice, and satisfying meal. read more

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The pappardelle with rabbit confit was great, so was the broccolini and carrots. Servers were friendly and they found a seat for us at the upstairs bar are even when they were having a busy night. Nice vibe with candles and a window into the wine cellar. read more

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Had a seafood heavy dinner for our anniversary and were treated very well by The Kitchen American Bistro. Four dishes tested in total: The ceviche: 3.5 out of 5 - not bad but very creamy with the avocado and not as acidic / lemon-fresh as you typically expect The crab fried rice: 5 out of 5 - get this, it's phenomenally rich and filling. Thai Cucumbers: 4 out of 5 Seared Salmon: 4 out of 5 Cocktails were good. They do have somewhat of a seasonal menu which is great but hopefully this review remains relevant in a few months time! read more

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We had Thanksgiving lunch/dinner today at The Kitchen and I have to admit, it was not worth the price of the prix fixe menu of $99 per person. We arrived for a 2pm reservation on time and the hostess stand was beyond chaotic with at least five parties checking in at once and no one keeping track of which parties had checked in and in what order. After checking in and waiting 20 minutes, we watched another party of four walk in, greeted and seated immediately--as it turns out two tables away from us in the main dining room. I had to say something finally to the interim hostess/server who ended up seating us a minute later saying, "we are doing the best we can." Having worked in fine dining, I absolutely understand the challenges of a busy holiday seating, but I took exception to this comment, as we had been (apparently too) patiently waiting and far too easily overlooked by a newly arriving party. The food: pimento cheese spread and biscuits were delicious; the turkey and cranberry were quite good, as were the stuffing and mashed potatoes; the brussel sprouts and the carrots were particularly flavorful. Hominy--great flavor, but much too soupy and seemed like an odd addition to the table especially without spoons. The dessert was exceptional! The autumn pie described as "AUTUMN POT PIE (v) root vegetable, squash, sage, phyllo dough" was definitely a missed opportunity, as it was offered as one of the main entrees and it was exactly this: diced squash with crispy (not browned but gray...) filo shavings on top. No gravy, no crust and looked nothing like the picture shown on the website. It was definitely a disappointment and I expected higher caliber of vegetarian option from a restaurant like The Kitchen. Our server was lovely and attentive as needed, but the experience felt rushed. We were seated at 2:20ish and out of the restaurant by 3:30. For over $500 (and only two drinks), I would pass next time on The Kitchen's family style feast. read more

This is a hard pass. Upscale dining with a nice atmosphere, but the kitchen is lacking any talent whatsoever. In my experience even their brunch benedict came out _literally_ hard boiled. I don't know whats going on here, but someone really needs to get the kitchen in order. If I could rate this place worse, I would. read more

Food is boring and disappointing. Service is erratic and unprofessional. Atmosphere is lame with mostly tourists, basically an American tourist trap. I do not recommend at all. read more

Great food and service. The outdoor seating was perfect for our weekend brunch. Everything that came out was presented so beautifully it was hard to keep ourselves from diving into that first bite. The smell of each dish pulled us in closer until we devoured the plate. dish after dish was amazing, not one dish did we not enjoy. We look forward to returning soon! read more

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Tried this place last night after passing it for many years. Really disappointed in the food. Tried the Butter lettuce salad and it was really lackluster. Lettuce was wilted, room temp with black spots on leaves. Had the skirt/flank steak which was good but came out before the other entree and had cooled by the time the other came out. Was good though. Also had grilled chicken entree. It was advertised as half grilled chicken but in reality was a grilled chicken breast fillet or two over fries with gravy. Fries were great. $30 for chicken breast's and fries was way overpriced. Definitely will not be coming back based on this visit. read more

Drove from Denver to Boulder to check out the farmers market and ended up here afterwards for brunch. The food was good, service did take a little long but they were very friendly. They brought out a bowl and water for my pup :) Side note- I came last year for dinner and the food was delicious (not pictured). I like that their menu changes constantly. I would recommend and will probably return one more time. read more

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Not to sound Bougie but we are kind of Bougie when it comes to food. We typically eat at Michelin quality restaurants and have a rather sophisticated pallet. That said... get the CARROTS... don't as questions, JUST GET THEM! I'm not even a fan of carrots and only got them because they were mentioned so many times on Yelp! But I couldn't have been more surprised. We also got the Ragatoni, the Bone Marrow lamb tacos, and the Kansas Strip steak! Everything was SO phenomenal. We rarely want to visit a restaurant twice and this one is definitely on our list to come back to! You won't regret it! read more

Omg. So delicious. We were visiting from out of town and a friend recommended. So amazing. We had the baby lettuce, cauliflower and the skirt steak. More than enough food for two. read more

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Great food and great service! Perfect lunch or brunch spot when in boulder. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Enjoyed this spot,. Service was solid. The turkish eggs looked really good, but I was craving something lighter, so went with the black caesar salad which was great. Kale, trout, black garlic, was light but hit the spot. Buddy ordered fries for the table which came with a super solid aioli. Also tried his chips which came with the lobster roll, chips were nicely seasoned and had an even better aioli than the fries. read more

We were so excited to have Thanksgiving dinner at The Kitchen. The vegetarian entree, the Autumn Pot Pie was described as root vegetables with phyllo . It was unseasoned turnips with some shreds of burnt phyllo on the top. The sides were good, but brought with no Serving spoons. And our drinks ordered came halfway through the meal. Our party of two could only muster 2 bites of the autumn pie. The server picked up the uneaten plates and said yes they had been getting complaints, and basically shrugged his shoulders. The pumpkin terrrine and apple dessert were good but overall I could not have been more disappointed read more

Had lunch here with my 20 year old daughters, and we all loved it! Many GF options. The crab fried rice was off the charts! Also loved the Kale Caesar with smoked trout, Cuban sandwich and crispy cauliflower! Great flavor on everything and very fair pricing in my opinion. read more

Our favorite meal in Boulder! Reminded me of the high quality of food and wait service you would expect from a well-established restaurant in a big city - a definite gem in this town. The hostesses were kind and welcoming, and the waiters were helpful in describing dishes and overall very attentive. The place was jam packed, every table was full, yet the service was on point. Dishes came out quickly, waters were constantly refilled, and everyone was friendly and pleasant to talk to. Grilled oysters would not normally be my kind of thing, but w o w - they are to die for. Also really enjoyed the crispy cauliflower, black spaghetti with rock shrimp, nduja, and bread crumbs, a tartare, and a couple of very delicious cocktails. Everything we had was even better than it sounded. You can tell each dish was conceived of and prepared thoughtfully - each one was well-balanced (often with a refreshingly unique mix of ingredients!), perfectly seasoned, and never over- or under-sauced. Can't wait to go back to either this location or the other ones in different seasons to see how the menu changes! Thanks for a wonderful dining experience :) read more