Flagstaff House Restaurant
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: (303) 442-4640
Fax: (303) 442-8924
- Price:
- $$$$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Romantic Dining 2004
- Hours:
- Sun-Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Flagstaff House Restaurant – by Ephraim Mallery
The Scene
The Great Plains sprawl below, and as the sun fades, the lights of Boulder begin to twinkle. Tiered seating allows a stellar view from any table. The chef changes the European-inspired menu daily, modifying sauces and dishes based on the freshest seasonal ingredients. Flagstaff's legendary rack of lamb falls from the bone and the buffalo filet mignon and foie gras Wellington in a black truffle sauce is an ultra-rich indulgence.
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Insider Tips
When to GoArrive early, check out the gorgeous mahogany bar and order one of the restaurant's delicious martinis. The restaurant opens daily for cocktails one hour prior to dinner.
Look GoodNo shorts, T-shirts or athletic attire. You'll feel out of place if you don't dress nice.
ParkingValet isn't an option--it's a must. It's a free service, but don't forget to tip.
Where to SitIn warmer months, you can sit on the patio for an outdoor meal with a great view.
The ExtrasA sommelier guides you through the massive wine list
User Reviews for Flagstaff House Restaurant
11/23/2008 Posted by andriall
I've been here a handful of times and only once had a problem with the wait. I think it was maybe 30 minutes to get our food that time? The wait staff kept bringing us appetizers that the chef was whipping up in the mean time and we therefore enjoyed the wait. My children weren't behaving especially well that time, either, which may have only made it seem like a longer wait. Fortunately the wait staff brought them out to the deck and showed them some deer laying in the grass out there which helped alot. The food has always been excellent, my favorite being the butternut squash tortellini. I have never been disappointed and highly recommend this restaurant.
09/06/2008 Posted by NataliaFood
I am from L.A. so I regularly experience superb restaurant experiences, and I can confidently say this was not one of them. I will admit the view from the dining room is gorgeous and the food (when it finally arrived) was delicious. The service was astonishingly sub-par - after being seated it took the staff FORTY minutes just to bring us some bread! I had to ask them twice for it, finally getting a little pushy and pointing out our waiting time. They did not seem apologetic or gave any hint that they cared. The food took even longer, and my boyfriend and I were two seconds away from getting up and leaving (they brought the food out finally - nearly TWO HOURS after we walked in). The decor and ambience is stiff and stuffy, like an old country club that desperately needs to be refurbished. At the end of a disappointing night, my poor boyfriend spent way too much money for the total poor experience ($150+). If you want a nice restaurant for a special occasion, make the trip to Denver!
Pros: tasty food, amazing view
Cons: stuffy, LONG waits, poor service
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