Now that they are open for farm dinners only out in east county, I updated my review. But the food is still fresh, delicious and stellar.
The former restaurant on Pearl was my go to spot for a quiet, special occasion dinner. I loved the ambiance, and while I rarely chose the chef's tasting menu, both times it was an amazing experience. Trouble is, they cook such delicious duck that it is hard to order anything else.
The former restaurant space is now part of Bramble and Hare.
Felicia Loi
2025: came back to the farmstead for dinner and it is still as high quality and deliciously amazing as 9 years ago but with a really rustic and cozy feel. 2016: Did their chef's tasting menu at the bistro. Best meal I've ever had.
Leeta Rail
We went here for my husband's birthday and the experience was absolutely lovley. The atmosphere was perfect, the glass private dining areas were cozy during a rainy evening with a wood burning stove and candles. The food was excellent. The service was phenomenal. Can't recommend enough
Lizzy B
Wow! I was able to snag a last minute spot on Friday night for this fabulous experience. We were greeted with cider and butter, as well as beet relish and homemade bread.
The atmosphere is so special and different- we lucked out with the best spot. You eat in a little greenhouse/cabin with a wood burning stove. The food was spectacular and each course was more special than the last.
I highly recommend this place - amazing for an anniversary, a proposal, or for families too. They accommodated my husband’s dietary needs and the service was great! Thank you Reggie!
Chrystal Terhune
Wow, just wow! Go visit the Black Cat Farmstead for dinner, all the things you love about Bramble and Hare and everything you love about Black Cat. The farmstead is amazing! Very charming cabanas that are perfect and cozy in the winter, each appointed a wood burning stove to keep you warm, fresh pelt to sit on to keep you cozy and the food is out of the world and so creative, we can't wait to go back! This last time we were greeted with amazing hors d'oeuvres, along with some ginger spiced apple cider and fresh churned butter you could enjoy with whiskey or rum! Each course was outstanding and the atmosphere was incredible! We chatted about are next meal there before leaving it was that good, if you have a special celebration, anniversary or just want to experience Boulder fine dining at its best go make your reservation to the farmstead, you will not regret it!
Maria Guadalupe Robles espinoza
Magnificent
Parking: They have good parking
Kid-friendliness: Completely
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Young OG
One of the best local, fine dining experiences I've had. Last night, my wife and I visited for our wedding anniversary. The staff made us feel special and like they were invested in our celebration. They toasted us with champagne and decorated our desserts with happy anniversary messaging. Above and beyond customer service. Food was exceptional all night during every course. Highly recommend ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Kentwortz
food is very good. one option (of four) is veggie/vegan.
Mat Phat
I miss this spot so much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Pairings
Diana Walker
Of all the restaurants in Boulder, The Black Cat (now called Bramble & Hare) has as much heart and soul as it does flavor. We come here each year for my husband’s birthday for 5 years, usually with a group. During the pandemic, we went to the Black Cat Farm in Longmont, which is absolutely darling and worth the drive.
We used to get the chef’s menu with the wine pairings at the 13th Street location. It was fun to be surprised for each course. Now that feature has moved to the farm restaurant.
This restaurant is not for everyone’s budget, but the attention to detail is beyond. There are other expensive restaurants that serve dinner. The Skokans (Chef Eric and his wife, Jill) have created a place that makes us feel like we’re family friends visiting for the evening. I love how much they love their business.
Now for the food… I’ve only once been disappointed in the 5 years we’ve been going. (During the 6 courses of the chef’s menu, pumpkin with chard was served twice and too soon in the meal. That never happened again.)
Every dish is about the simplest combinations with the perfect amount of salt and/or butter to make it sing. Sip of the wine and all we had to say was how delicious it all is. Occasionally someone would bring up a new topic, but the food would rein it in!
Dishes are rarely repeated, so my advice is eat up while you can and visit often.
This review is also to mention them again because today, with all Boulder dine in restaurants closed currently for the pandemic, my friend surprised me with a superb 3 course lunch to go (at a fraction for what it really should cost). This take-out simply has to be the best quality food you can buy to go in Boulder. My lamb shank, arancini, and chocolate torte were all exactly what I wanted, served on our dining room table for a fraction of dine in. We will absolutely do this again, much sooner than later. Thanks guys!
Tom Boaman
New Years eve cocktail!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Haas
Very nice, luxurious with a mountain farm flare restaurant on Pearl St. Food is amazing. Staff is on point with their service. Definitely a place for your special occasions.
I have to admit I have been a huge fan of the Black Cat for years but the farm dinners raise it up to another level. The food is fantastic as always, but now you are in an amazing location with wonderful views and it just makes the whole experience magic and in the days of Covid you are also kept a good distance from other diners. Value is always hard to quantify when it comes to a restaurant but for the price of admission, we got a welcome drink a welcome dish of olives and beans and bread.
Cisse Amidou
This review is also to mention them again because today, with all Boulder dine in restaurants closed currently for the pandemic, my friend surprised me with a superb 3 course lunch to go (at a fraction for what it really should cost). This take-out simply has to be the best quality food you can buy to go in Boulder. My lamb shank, arancini, and chocolate torte were all exactly what I wanted, served on our dining room table for a fraction of dine in. We will absolutely do this again, much sooner than later. Thanks guys!
Now that they are open for farm dinners only out in east county, I updated my review. But the food is still fresh, delicious and stellar.
The former restaurant on Pearl was my go to spot for a quiet, special occasion dinner. I loved the ambiance, and while I rarely chose the chef's tasting menu, both times it was an amazing experience. Trouble is, they cook such delicious duck that it is hard to order anything else.
The former restaurant space is now part of Bramble and Hare.
2025: came back to the farmstead for dinner and it is still as high quality and deliciously amazing as 9 years ago but with a really rustic and cozy feel.
2016: Did their chef's tasting menu at the bistro. Best meal I've ever had.
We went here for my husband's birthday and the experience was absolutely lovley. The atmosphere was perfect, the glass private dining areas were cozy during a rainy evening with a wood burning stove and candles. The food was excellent. The service was phenomenal. Can't recommend enough
Wow! I was able to snag a last minute spot on Friday night for this fabulous experience. We were greeted with cider and butter, as well as beet relish and homemade bread.
The atmosphere is so special and different- we lucked out with the best spot. You eat in a little greenhouse/cabin with a wood burning stove. The food was spectacular and each course was more special than the last.
I highly recommend this place - amazing for an anniversary, a proposal, or for families too. They accommodated my husband’s dietary needs and the service was great! Thank you Reggie!
Wow, just wow! Go visit the Black Cat Farmstead for dinner, all the things you love about Bramble and Hare and everything you love about Black Cat. The farmstead is amazing! Very charming cabanas that are perfect and cozy in the winter, each appointed a wood burning stove to keep you warm, fresh pelt to sit on to keep you cozy and the food is out of the world and so creative, we can't wait to go back! This last time we were greeted with amazing hors d'oeuvres, along with some ginger spiced apple cider and fresh churned butter you could enjoy with whiskey or rum! Each course was outstanding and the atmosphere was incredible! We chatted about are next meal there before leaving it was that good, if you have a special celebration, anniversary or just want to experience Boulder fine dining at its best go make your reservation to the farmstead, you will not regret it!
Magnificent
Parking: They have good parking
Kid-friendliness: Completely
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best local, fine dining experiences I've had. Last night, my wife and I visited for our wedding anniversary. The staff made us feel special and like they were invested in our celebration. They toasted us with champagne and decorated our desserts with happy anniversary messaging. Above and beyond customer service. Food was exceptional all night during every course. Highly recommend ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
food is very good. one option (of four) is veggie/vegan.
I miss this spot so much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Pairings
Of all the restaurants in Boulder, The Black Cat (now called Bramble & Hare) has as much heart and soul as it does flavor. We come here each year for my husband’s birthday for 5 years, usually with a group. During the pandemic, we went to the Black Cat Farm in Longmont, which is absolutely darling and worth the drive.
We used to get the chef’s menu with the wine pairings at the 13th Street location. It was fun to be surprised for each course. Now that feature has moved to the farm restaurant.
This restaurant is not for everyone’s budget, but the attention to detail is beyond. There are other expensive restaurants that serve dinner. The Skokans (Chef Eric and his wife, Jill) have created a place that makes us feel like we’re family friends visiting for the evening. I love how much they love their business.
Now for the food…
I’ve only once been disappointed in the 5 years we’ve been going. (During the 6 courses of the chef’s menu, pumpkin with chard was served twice and too soon in the meal. That never happened again.)
Every dish is about the simplest combinations with the perfect amount of salt and/or butter to make it sing. Sip of the wine and all we had to say was how delicious it all is. Occasionally someone would bring up a new topic, but the food would rein it in!
Dishes are rarely repeated, so my advice is eat up while you can and visit often.
Restaurantji Recommends
This review is also to mention them again because today, with all Boulder dine in restaurants closed currently for the pandemic, my friend surprised me with a superb 3 course lunch to go (at a fraction for what it really should cost). This take-out simply has to be the best quality food you can buy to go in Boulder. My lamb shank, arancini, and chocolate torte were all exactly what I wanted, served on our dining room table for a fraction of dine in. We will absolutely do this again, much sooner than later. Thanks guys!
New Years eve cocktail!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very nice, luxurious with a mountain farm flare restaurant on Pearl St. Food is amazing. Staff is on point with their service. Definitely a place for your special occasions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Rack of Lamb, Creme Brulee, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Wine Pairings
I have to admit I have been a huge fan of the Black Cat for years but the farm dinners raise it up to another level. The food is fantastic as always, but now you are in an amazing location with wonderful views and it just makes the whole experience magic and in the days of Covid you are also kept a good distance from other diners. Value is always hard to quantify when it comes to a restaurant but for the price of admission, we got a welcome drink a welcome dish of olives and beans and bread.
This review is also to mention them again because today, with all Boulder dine in restaurants closed currently for the pandemic, my friend surprised me with a superb 3 course lunch to go (at a fraction for what it really should cost). This take-out simply has to be the best quality food you can buy to go in Boulder. My lamb shank, arancini, and chocolate torte were all exactly what I wanted, served on our dining room table for a fraction of dine in. We will absolutely do this again, much sooner than later. Thanks guys!
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