Walnut Brewery - Boulder

I stopped at the Walnut Brewery with a couple of friends on the way back from a snowshoeing trip. We were definitely ready for some good hearty food and tasty b... read more I stopped at the Walnut Brewery with a couple of friends on the way back from a snowshoeing trip. We were definitely ready for some good hearty food and tasty beer. I was very happy with my beverage choice of the St. James Irish Red Ale, tasty and smooth. But I was REALLY please when my food arrived. I expected the availability of vegetarian fare in Boulder (though actually, there weren’t a huge number of veg entree options on the menu), but was beyond pleased with my super delicious house-made veggie burger. Service was great too, and quick, which was great because we didn’t have a lot of time.

Very beautiful, large restaurant, known for its beer. and the beer is in fact very good and should be explored. service was very fast and efficient. eating was... read more Very beautiful, large restaurant, known for its beer. and the beer is in fact very good and should be explored. service was very fast and efficient. eating was okay, but unbalanced. but this is a college town, and I would enjoy the great beer and some bar snacks here anytime.

We arrived right at the start with a group of six adults and three children. The wait wasn't long before we were seated. The atmosphere was fantastic! The only... read more We arrived right at the start with a group of six adults and three children. The wait wasn't long before we were seated. The atmosphere was fantastic! The only downside was that it took quite a while for our food to arrive—over 30 minutes after ordering. However, our waiter was wonderful and offered us a discount for the delay. Given that the rain had brought in several parties at once, I was more forgiving about the wait. The food was excellent! I would definitely return to Boulder next time!

Always good pub food. Great beers. read more Always good pub food. Great beers.

Let me start by saying, the service here is fabulous. Our waiter was just attentive enough without being overly so, and he kept our beverages coming without our... read more Let me start by saying, the service here is fabulous. Our waiter was just attentive enough without being overly so, and he kept our beverages coming without our having to ask even once. The food, however, is another matter. My compatriots ordered the fish chips and the salmon fish chips. According to my family, the regular fish chips was very soggy, which is indicative of the fish being fried at too low a temperature. It was cooked through, but soggy. The salmon fish chips were severely overdone it was very obvious visually, and they were dry. Personally, I have a celiac disease, and the waiter was extremely knowledgeable about which items I could or could not have, and many of the items can be modified to be gluten free. I ended up ordering the citrus kale salad, which wasn't the best choice. The dressing was nice, as were the toppings (e.g., cranberries, etc. , but the chicken was a tad dry. In addition, the kale still had the stems in it I didn't expect this and halfway broke a tooth (I exaggerate, but you get the point . The kale stems were very hard, and the kale itself was quite dirty, such that you could feel the grains as you were chewing. The salad overall tasted good, but I don't think I would order it again. Now to dessert. They were very accommodating in treating the birthday boys to dessert. I cannot have the desserts personally due to my celiac disease, but the birthday boys elected to try the donut holes and the carrot cake. Reportedly, the donuts were a little over fried, but still decent. They serve them with caramel sauce. The carrot cake, which is apparently made with their red ale (unusual, right? , was apparently exquisite. They make it in house every day, and the birthday boys thought it was just fabulous. It's also HUGE, more than enough for two to share. Overall, I could see visiting this place again for dessert for someone else, and possibly to see what other items could be made gluten free. We shall see. ;