Reviews - Riff's Urban Fare
Reviews summary
The River Crab restaurant seems to have received mixed reviews from customers. While some had a disappointing experience with long waits, substandard food, and poor service, others enjoyed exceptional service and above-average food. The outdoor setting, especially during special occasions like Valentine's Day or July 4th, was particularly praised. The atmosphere was described as a bit noisy but the wine selection and overall value were noted as positives. Overall, it appears that the River Crab's potential lies in its scenic views and attentive service, while food quality and consistency remain areas for improvement.
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A wonderful, slightly upscale restaurant with a tapas-inspired menu located in a touristy area of Boulder. Despite its surroundings, the atmosphere here is anything but touristy; it has a... View all feedback.
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"So, you know how it is when you're searching for a restaurant in an unfamiliar city? You hop onto Yelp and choose a place with 4 or 5 stars, hoping to find a good spot because being in a new area can be a bit daunting...".
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Last update : 17.11.2017
This placeI'm almost speechlessGreat service, amazing fresh organic local food and save room for dessert, please and thank you.
This is one of my "go-to" restaurants on the Pearl Street Mall areaThey have a short menu but a huge variety of meat, seafood and vegan options.
Who got the beet? Not Riff's, I can tell you thatMy coworker and I stopped by here for a quick bite to eat and it's not worth the money.
Service was slow. Waitress got order wrong, resulting in one entree being served 10 minutes after the others. Great location.
I had made a reservation for 7:30. It was my son's birthday. We also stayed at the River Crab hotel there . We were seated at 7:45 At 8:05 No one still had come to.our table. Had to ask for water and 8:15 a boy brought us water and said he would send over a waitress. 8:30 still no waitress Got up and told the hostess to please send a waitress. 8 :40 still no one. Every waitress passed out table like we were not even there. I.was so upset that we got up and left the restaurant and went somewhere else.to eat. There were 4 of us and my son's birthday was totally ruined!!!!!. I have never in my life treated so poorly at a restaurant. I will be sure to tell my friends of the horrible service we received. NO EXCUSE FOR THIS KIND OF SERVICE!!!!!!!!!
Last update : 23.08.2023
We've been patrons of Riffs from the get go, but I've never written a review. We celebrated our anniversary there this evening and were once again so pleased. The food is absolutely delicious from start to finish. This evening, we had the roasted oysters as a starter, which were absolutely delicious. One of our standards are the Brussels sprouts with hazelnuts always hearty and wonderful. Everything is so tasty and balanced. I find it difficult to venture out from my tried and true dishes, but it's always worth it. The servers, King and Mackenzie, were wonderfully attentive without disturbing in the least. When they found out it was our anniversary, they offered us dessert on the house. These were also creative variations on beloved standards, a deconstructed cheesecake and an apple tart. It goes without saying that we will return again and again. Bravo tutti!
Amazing food! The portions are just the right size, delicious food and friendly wait staff. It’s true, the famous brussel sprouts are delicious, but so is everything I’ve ever eaten here!
The food was exquisite, the best service ever, and the drinks phenomenal. If I lived here, it would be my favorite place to go!!!
Food was divine. Way better than expected. Every dish was perfectly presented with surprising additions. Waitstaff cheerful, smooth and never pushy. Had their famous Brussel sprouts, the smoked red trout and caramel chocolate dessert.
Yum Deck at the bar hooked us up with the best dishes heirloom tomatoes and Brussels sprouts and chef's special small plates
Last update : 05.05.2024
The food at this restaurant was fantastic, particularly the artic char which was outstanding and highly recommended. The mixed green salad was extremely fresh with a delicious dressing, and the salmon was nearly as good as the char. The baked apple dessert had good flavor but could have used a few more minutes in the oven. The restaurant offers a great wine selection and excellent service. The only downside was that it was a bit noisy due to all the hard surfaces.
I enjoyed my time at this restaurant, but I have some minor grievances. The water served was warm and despite requesting ice, it was not provided. Additionally, the soap in the restroom had a strong scent. I had to wash my hands twice upon returning home to remove the lingering smell.
We visited during restaurant week, where the menu was limited to the chef's selections. The choices were excellent and the fixed price was a great deal. The atmosphere was somewhat noisy and quite casual, which didn't quite match the overall pricing. Overall, we had a pleasant evening and enjoyed our meal.
The restaurant offers simple, high-quality food. However, there are limited vegetarian options available.
Last update : 22.07.2023
A wonderful, slightly upscale restaurant with a tapas-inspired menu located in a touristy area of Boulder. Despite its surroundings, the atmosphere here is anything but touristy; it has a...
"So, you know how it is when you're searching for a restaurant in an unfamiliar city? You hop onto Yelp and choose a place with 4 or 5 stars, hoping to find a good spot because being in a new area can be a bit daunting..."
First of all, Pearl Street is such a charming place to stroll both during the day and at night. There are adorable little shops and various restaurants that, as a food enthusiast, I...
