Word On The Street Is That Flagstaff House Serves The Best New American Cuisine In Colorado

If you're looking for an upscale dining experience that will blow you away, head to Flagstaff House in Boulder, Colorado. From the setting, to the views, to the service, to the food, to the wine, this is, without a doubt, one of the nicest and best restaurants in our great state. This is upscale fine dining at its very best. Flagstaff House has won countless awards and it's been in business since 1954. Read on to learn more about this very special spot - your mouth will be watering by the time you finish reading this, and you'll likely be ready to make a reservation.

Flagstaff House is perched on a mountain high above Boulder. The views of the city are exceptional. The building was first built as a summer cabin in 1929. In 1937 it was purchased by a park ranger for special events, and in 1954 it became a restaurant.

It's currently co-owned by general manager Adam Monette and executive chef Chris Royster.

This place is elegant and classy. Patrons are expected to dress appropriately when visiting, of course. After all, this is an award-winning fine dining restaurant.

Whether you visit early in the evening or later on, the views of Boulder below are spectacular.

Almost everyone wants to sit outside on the deck. Due to demand, Flagstaff House seats patrons in the order that they arrive - you cannot reserve a specific table when dining at this restaurant.

Guests can order something from the Canapé menu to start. Scottish Smoked Salmon or Beef Tenderloin Tartare are both excellent options.

After the starter, guests can choose from two options. The first option is the restaurant's Four Course Menu; each course has four or five options from which to choose. Alternatively, guests can choose the Chef's Tasting Menu. It consists of eight courses with each dish determined by the chef.

The offerings on both these menus change with each season. Some examples of potential dishes served here, though, include options like this Colorado Lamb with Green Garlic, Fava Bean, Fiddlehead Fern and Artichoke.

Or, you might like this Texas Elk with spring garlic, green chickpea, hedgehog mushroom, and belper knolle.

Perhaps you'll choose this Mikan Madai Crudo with bamboo rice, ginger, fresh wasabi, and shoyu.

Or maybe you'll be drawn to this Chatham Atlantic Scallop with gold potato, celery root, bacon, and parmesan.

This fungi-focused dish could be another excellent option. You might consider the Cordyceps “Carbonara” with pancetta, ramps, watercress, and parmesan if you like mushrooms.

As you can see, every dish at Flagstaff House is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate.

Doesn't this Mushroom & Goat Cheese Ravioli with rapini, pearl onion, and baby artichoke “barigoule” look incredible?

If you have dietary restrictions, you'll find lots of options on the Four Course Menu that will work for you. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available. This is an example of a vegetarian option: Cure Farms Squash Blossom with Herb Ricotta, Summer Squash, Pickled Pearl Onions, Snap Peas, Sauce Vert

Flagstaff House is also known for its wine. In fact, this establishment has won the coveted Wine Spectator Grand Award every year since 1983!

Both menus come with wine pairing options.

After an impressive, exceptional meal, you'll leave on an even higher note after trying dessert. This Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème with strawberry, hazelnut praline, and caramelized milk chocolate looks incredible.

This Dark Chocolate Torte with white miso, chestnuts, and pâte brisée is surely quite scrumptious, too.

As you can see, Flagstaff House is a very big deal, and it's no surprise that it's considered to be one of the very best restaurants in the entire state of Colorado. It's earned 42 Forbes Travel Guide Four Star ratings and 33 consecutive AAA Four Diamond ratings. It's also listed on OpenTable's 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America list. This place is exceptional. Start saving your pennies and plan a visit to it as soon as you possibly can.

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