Had great service but I thought the food was marginal. I ordered a burger and was expecting something more than a patty that had been smashed to be 1/4" thick. Food was over salted. read more

I just moved to Longmont so I have to try all of the local staples so of course my tasting tour of Longmont had to make a stop at The Roost. For entrees I went with the classic steak frites and the spare ribs. Starting with the steak frites, the steak was cooked perfectly and was soft. It came stacked on top a bed of shoestring fries and a slightly sweet tasting sauce. I'm not sure what the sauce was but I could have done without it. It was just strangely sweet and didn't pair well with the steak or the fries. I also could have done without the pile of green onion on top of the steak frites, it did not add flavor. Next the spare ribs. First. I have to say that the star of this plate was the beets. The spare ribs were a little dry but the gravy that was paired with the ribs definitely saved it. Out of the two dishes, I loved the spare ribs a lot more. Lastly, desserts! I went with the chocolate soufflé. I was shocked with the soufflé arrived at the table because it was not a soufflé. It was more like a dense chocolate cake with a blood orange mousse on top. Honestly, it looked like a cheesecake. However, the blood orange mousse was heavenly! I think I could eat a whole bowl of it on it's own! read more

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Made an advance reservation for patio day in advance, based on their site directions (my only option was to pick bar, main, or patio, I chose patio) but when I arrived, I was seated in main dining room. When asked why I was being seated where I did not request or reserve well in advance to sit, I was told by hostess it was "out of her hands" and that a last minute party had been given MY reservation instead. She acted like she didnt care. What is happening to good service these days? Workers expect 25% now in tips, but want to do as little as possible? Next, as if I was now being punished for being shocked as to my seating arrangement, the waiter proceeded to wait 20 minutes ( I was first table and most openly available and easy to get to table, mind you) before I had to hail him down for a drink. Dont bother making reservations (and expect to pay $10 for 4 swallow pour). Common courtesy is "out of their hands" it seems. Used to be classy place, but seems to have become all about pumping people in and out, rather than providing good service. There are plenty of existing as well as new places going up in Longmont that are more than willing to provide good service and good food. Try one of those instead. You wont regret it. read more

Good food with a large gluten free menu! The only thing is the wait..either plan ahead or you will need to wait 30 minutes or more!

Wasn't improved from last time I'm not impressed with their prices or food. Trump now service is mediocre at best

food is always top notch. I have had servers that come ask how the food looks, then in three minutes when I have a bite in my mouth they ask how is it tasting. In other words, that can be great, but someone needs to train a few of the servers the old watch from afar trick. I have also had great servers. Just a couple drove me nuts with constant interruptions of my meal with friends. read more

One more star for the Roost, for a few delicious reasons. First of all: SpRoUts. Sadly, the godly Brussels are only a special now, but I lucked out on this particular day. The Roost, hands down, achieves the BEST Brussels sprout texture of any place I've been. They were golden and gloriously, gloriously crispy - even more so than my staples at the Pumphouse (and my old ones back home at Rosebud in Massachusetts). They need to be a main menu item again. Star-increaser number two: the jalapeno margarita. My mouth burned with delight - literally and figuratively - and the sweet tang among the spice made it one of the best cocktails I've ever experienced. Give me some salt on the rim, and we'd be in nirvana territory. Why not five, though? Well, the Roost is lovely, but I would consider the dishes to be hit or near-hit. The short rib, for example, still reminds me of plain ol' brown gravy, and the carrot cake remains kinda dry :( (those pecans on it are still amazing, though. And I appreciate the extra cream cheese frosting!) . Losing the giant cookie from the menu also made me very sad (shame on whatever amateurs couldn't finish it and might have motivated this change! Hah!) At any rate, The Roost is a good bet for a nice date and a mind-blowing marg. This Cake Consul may yet return, even if just for that. read more

This place was great! Haven't been here since it was a pizza joint. Hannah was great, helped me with a phone charged Can't wait to try more things here! Bout to try the fresh baked cookie with ice cream for dessert. read more

Came here on a Saturday night with some friends who recommended it. It was pretty crowded, since the art walk was going on that night, but we had a reservation. They were able to accommodate one extra person in our group, which was appreciated. The space is large and kind of "fancy for Longmont"-ish. However, I felt the food left a bit to be desired. One of my dining companions really enjoyed her cocktail with jalapeno in it, so perhaps I should have stuck to the cocktail menu. I ordered a beer, and the beer list was just ok. Nothing really stood out as a wow. We ordered the queso which came with chips. Chips were pretty good and seemed freshly made. Queso was standard, nothing exciting. The menu is sort of all over the place and feels like it doesn't know what it wants to be. There's Asian fusion, Tex-Mex, Cajun, Cuban, steaks, sandwiches. Maybe pick one style and really knock it out of the ballpark? I ordered the duck confit jambalaya and....well....I've had jambalaya in New Orleans and this was not jambalaya. It was super dry rice with cajun seasoning and some Holy Trinity, some not spicy sausage, and a big piece of duck on top. Duck confit was fine, but no way would the rest of this pass as jambalaya. No spice and too dry. Two of my friends ordered the steak. They thought it was fine, but the addition of sriracha hollandaise is just odd. A good steak doesn't need to be covered in white gloopy sauce. Service was fine, a little harried, but it was a busy night. I think The Roost has lots of potential, but they need to focus their menu on a cuisine and do that really well. read more

10 stars if I could! My boyfriend and I come here every Friday for date night, it's a little drive coming from Greeley but there is no place I would rather support. We have came here countless of times and it's always spot on. Tonight was extra tasty and made me finally write a review well deserved. Hannah F. added to this amazing experience along with our amazing waitress. Looking forward to our next date night per usual! read more

Great service good food. A bit loud. A few sound absorbing panels would do the trick.

Only thing to say about The Roost, eat there. What you order don't matter. Thought and effort is in every dish.

Slow service, high prices, and mediocre food. It's a cool place for sure, but if you're in the mood for some really good food, and spoiling yourself.... Go somewhere else. read more

I am new to town and this was the first place recommended to me. The House Old Fashioned is just right and the Ahi Nachos are my go to dish! Love the ambiance and the food, and of course the cocktails!! read more

A family favorite. Great food. Great drinks. Great atmosphere. We love the downtown Longmont vibe.

Came in on a busy Sunday night the wait went by fast as the hostess brought us drinks. We ordered the cauliflower dish that Ashley recommended and it was by far the best we've had. Service was on point. And the food was incredible. I can't wait to come back Wednesday for bogo cocktails! read more

We were planning our trip to CO and decided to find one of Guy's Triple D (Diners, Drive-ins and Dives) for one of our meals. We spent the night in Longmont and went to The Roost. I did not think it fit into any of the Triple D categories. It was such a nice restaurant - definitely not a Dive. It was large with a roof top bar. Our waiter, Mike, was great - super friendly and knowledgeable. We ended up not eating what Guy featured on the show but what we had was excellent. We had a happy hour appetizer of Thai pork tacos that I could have eaten more of. They were mouth watering! My husband had the short rib tacos for his entree and he loved them. My dinner was amazing. I had the 60 South salmon but it was not over fried rice like the menu said. It was over the most incredible Israeli couscous salad with chickpeas, tomatoes and red peppers and the lightest, most flavorful dressing. We typically don't have dessert but after Mike told us about the carrot cake with ice cream and caramel sauce, we decided to split one. Three of us could have eaten this dessert; however, we did not leave a morsel! And we did not eat again until the next day at lunch. Obviously, we highly recommend that you give The Roost a try! read more

Excellent food and service. A bit different fare from other restaurants, but the food and service were excellent.

Great food, great service, great value! Will always be one of my go-to picks in Longmont. Love the Roost!

Amazing rooftop atmosphere! Food was all delicious with our server being very helpful and accommodating to our large group!

Try to order the power salad here and they just put whatever they have on hand in it. Sometimes it's great, sometimes it's a bunch of one vegetable. The menu should reflect what's ordered, or the salad should be more consistent. read more

My friend recommended this bar so I went here with two of my friends. Food, cocktail, and service were all great!! For drink, two of my friends ordered Coffee & Cigarettes and I got Roost Draft Cosmo. Satisfied!! We ate classic ceaser, chicken and quinoa, scallops prosciutto mango, and steak! The one thing bothered me was too crowded and loud. Because of too loud music and many people, we couldn't talk to and hear each others. If I have another chance to visit Longmont, I hope to visit again. read more

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I was in the area on business for a week and The Roost was found on Yelp. My dining partners ordered burgers and I ordered the Caesar chicken salad. The portion was HUGE. The burgers were large and the guys really enjoyed them. The service was decent and they were accommodating when we asked for 3 separate checks. Nice laid back atmosphere for lunch. read more

Favorite place in town. Food is great. Beer selection is too. I go every chance I get.

The menu is SO impressive it was hard to choose from the selection. I'm used to being limited as to what I order by gluten, however, The Roost's menu is primarily gluten-free. I ordered the Garlic-Parm Fries & Duck Confit Jambalaya & my dinner companion ordered the Cesar & Steak Frites. We both left satisfied & with left overs as the servings are very generous. The margaritas are made with fresh squeezed juice too so if you're looking for a refreshing drink I'd start there. Will return sooner than later! read more

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Great casual spot. Food is good and our server was friendly, professional and prompt, yet laidback. Made us feel like family, my Shepadoodle too! read more

Excellent apps for Great prices. Great outdoor indoor Vibe and plenty of room. Will be putting it on our favorites list!

The food is fantastic made the same way every time and they never skimp on sauce especially if you ask for more. Absolutely stellar service insanely quick and the ambiance is always great. We have gone here for years and we adore it every time. Would recommend the bangin cauliflower and polenta bites as well as the steak frites and coq au vin. Great drink menu and happy hour menu is priced very well. We come here for birthdays, to celebrate, etc. One of the best restaurants in Longmont service is always above and beyond read more

I was underwhelmed. The food was so-so (i had the salmon with a green sauce that just wasn't very interesting.) I did not enjoy the space/atmosphere at all. We sat in the main dining room and it was loud and echo-y and just kinda cold and boring. My husband and I made the best of it as we always do but i won't be back and wouldn't recommend it to friends. read more

Stopped in for an afternoon drink and appetizers. Wonderful food and drinks. Large selection of whiskey.

This is the 2nd place in Longmont that we've been to that DDD has too. Both were a big let down overall. The roost feels like a place where Longmont's hip and trendy go to feel hip and trendy, but the food quality really doesn't back it up. We had the pork rinds, and honestly if you put the bagged ones from King Soopers under a heat lamp and sprinkle then with lime salt, I couldn't of told you the difference. I also got the Cubano, and while I'm not Cuban I've spent a fair amount of time down in the Miami beach area and this was a pale comparison. The pickles on them I guess are housemade though, and they were very good. The best thing, IMO, they have going for them is the bar and all their whiskey choices. They did a great job on selections and my wife got a sazerac and she said it was very well made. So the food is 2 stars, the bar is 4. read more

Love this rooftop bar. Totally in the shade and gives off major vacation vibes with the music, bar and decor. Food and service are amazing. Banging cauliflower bites and tots are a must. Great drink menu too. Lots of fun drinks to try. read more

The Roost - Bars Near Me - Longmont, Colorado

Literally best American food restaurant in Longmont. Amazing veggie options, amazing meat options. Phenomenal pastry chef. Good servers. You'll never leave unsatisfied. read more

Super cool place. Great food and drinks. You can park in the back or to the east of the restaurant. The steak frights are amazing.

I really like this place. Food has always been good. I do love the steak and frites. I could bathe in the sauce they drizzle all over it!!

Holy crow is this place amazing! Popped in for lunch and we had the most delicious steak frites, bleu cheese buffalo tater tots & the spiciest (like Nola spice) fried chicken sandwich ever. Service was solid. Ambiance is soothing. Parking everywhere. read more

Great food and drinks, cool rooftop, can get a little noisy in the main dining room and bar, but the rooftop and back dining area are quieter. read more

Amazing food and drinks. Great for date nights and plenty of space to bring your kids without feeling like you're killing the vibe for others read more

Most consistent restaurant in Longmont. Great price. Good food. Good menu options. Enjoy taking any out-of-towners here.

Everything was great! Loved the short tacos and the ahi poke nachos. We had to wait, but the service was still super. Highly recommend!