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Black Cat

Black Cat Farm Table Bistro serves inspired, organic cuisine based on the just-picked produce from its own 130 acre farm. By day, Chef-Farmer Eric Skokan cares for the vegetables out in his fields. Each evening finds him in the kitchen crafting dishes on his daily changing menu.
The restaurant's wine list places the great wines of the world side-by-side with small, off-the-beaten-path producers from lesser-known regions. Daily pairing menus give our sommeliers ample opportunity to dip into the 400+ selection cellar, and vary in focus from Northern Italy to organic wines of the Pacific Northwest. Hand-crafted, seasonal cocktails featuring artisanal spirits and local ingredients show the talent of our professional mixologists who make our bar spring to life. The Black Cat has a lively, warm atmosphere in its intimate dining room.
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173 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
(173 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 173 reviews
5 stars
(104)
4 stars
(53)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
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Food 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Service 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Noise Level
1.9 / 3
Moderate
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  • fit for foodies(140)
  • special occasion(126)
  • romantic(94)
  • notable wine list(89)
  • neighborhood gem(54)
  • good for groups(15)
Black Cat Reviews List
Review 1 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Tasting menu

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Dined on 5/21/2013
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"The "surprise" tasting menu paired with wines was outstanding."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 2 for Black Cat
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2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Food was mediocre, and the staff was pretentious."
Dined on 5/19/2013
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Review 3 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Time

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Highly recommended. Great service, great food, care about source, which comes from owners farm. Can pair the wine, good craft beer too. Go!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great food and very accommodating to special dietary needs. Sommelier was very enthusiastic and made great pairings. Noise level was a bit intense until after around 9:00 pm"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 5 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We ordered the tasting menu with wine pairings and sat back to enjoy the outstanding experience, including over the top wine descriptions. Our new Boulder favorite."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 6 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loved it

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Loved the couches and atmosphere and the excellent food. Yum!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 7 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Black Cat

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Black Cat is great for special occasions and lives up to the high-quality standard that it promises. It is quite pricey, but if planning on celebrating and spending more than usual, there aren't many places that come close. They offer a 6 course dinner of the chef's selection, where the chef chooses the meals you receive (they do take into account preferences and allergies). This is a great way to go if you like anything and are interested in exposing your palate to different tastes. On the other hand, you can spend a little less and still get a great single course, which doesn't take quite as long. The food is terrific and of the highest quality one can find in Colorado."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best Restaurant in Boulder!

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"In the number one foodie town in America, this restaurant deserves highest honors. The food was incredible. This chef is a genius. The way he can blend flavors all based on that day's crop. The restaurant primarily uses ingredients from the owner's organic farm and creates a menu daily based off of that day's harvest. I recommend instead of choosing your own meal, order the 6-course meal planned by the chef. It was to die for! The wine and beer list is as good as the food. The atmosphere is wonderful. You are dining at one of the nicest restaurants in the world, yet it doesn't have a snobby feel. Tables in the front offer comfortable love seats on one side, making a special romantic dinner even more romantic. Go to Black Cat!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 9 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Thank you, Black Cat!

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I was immediately impressed when I walked into Black Cat. The ambience is great, with gorgeously sophisticated chandeliers yes a warm and welcoming, cosy feel. We were seated right next to the kitchen and enjoyed watching the chefs prepare meals that made our mouths water. I would definitely return! The Chef's Tasting Menu made for one of the best dinners I have ever had in my life! My favorite dish was the scallop over celery puree, while my boyfriend loved the beef. Honestly, I could have gone for round two! Each dish came out at the perfect time, the waiters were all very friendly, and the food was amazing."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Gourmet farm-fresh food, delicious!

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We had a fantastic dinner at Black Cat. The chef/owners have four farms and raise their own veggies, poultry, pigs and lambs. Even though we were there in early spring before the crops came in, the selection and quality of the food was outstanding. The chefs "tasting menu" was 6 courses, each outstanding. The wine pairings were great, with some unique wines that I haven't had the chance to try before. Highly recommended!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 11 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We will undoubtedly be back. Exquisite food with an unpretentious atmosphere."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best Anniversary Dinner EVER!!

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"5 Star Review (If I could give it 6 I would.) Last night Micki and I celebrated our 17th Wedding Anniversary, 18 years together.
We opted for the 7 course meal with premium wine parings which allowed the Chef to surprise us with each dish. The sommelier introduced each wine with descriptions that would have made any connoisseur and linguist proud. The restaurant team worked together with such dedication and finesse that they looked as if they were performing a ballet as opposed to taking care of guest.
Needless to say the food was spectacular.
A Standing Ovation For All Who Were Involved!
Expect to spend some time here to do this right. Our dinner was about 2 hours 45 minutes, like Europe where dinner is the evening."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

An outstanding dining experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Whenever friends come into town, there are several local treasures we love to share with them including the majesty of Rocky Mountain National Park, the quirky ambiance of the Pearl Street Mall, and the delicious experience of The Black Cat. It's inspiring to enjoy how wonderful a meal can be when creativity is applied to truly fresh ingredients that have been handled with care from the moment the seed is planted until the final artistic flourish has been applied to the plate that is then graciously presented."
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 14 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best food in Colorado

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was, without a doubt, the best meal I have ever eaten in Colorado and we hunt for the best. The food was artistically inspired and fantastically presented. Go with the chef's tasting menu and you cannot go wrong. These people are geniuses with food!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went with the Chef's menu

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"We went with the Chef's menu that evening and it was, simply put, incredible. They took note of my wife's food allergies and restrictions and not once had an issue with anything they brought us in that regard. Our server was delightful, we even got a great story about the wine we order from her :)"
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 16 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

What I like about Black Cat:Excelle

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"What I like about Black Cat:Excellent foodWhat I don't like about Black Cat:If they could dial down the formal attitude, it would be one of the best places in town. The staff tries "too hard" . If they could relax a bit, so could you!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2010
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Review 17 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent fresh and vibrantly

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Excellent fresh and vibrantly flavorful food that leaves you sad that everything you eat does not taste as fresh or good."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

best birthday treat ever

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"we did the chef's food pairings and the wine pairings. it was a lot of fun. the food was great. my husband said the parsley was the best he'd ever tasted. We all loved all 8 tastings. the deserts were great. the beef, pork, lamb was great. it was all great."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Best

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Tasting menu was literally the best food I've ever had."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Menu uses fresh ingredients

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Menu uses fresh ingredients grown in local area; changes frequently based on what's available. Lots of different tastes- good variety of items (fish, meat, vegetarian). Enjoyed it immensely! Want to go back to try the food and wine pairing dinner with the menu selected by the chef."
Dined on 04/17/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 21 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Quite truthfully the best

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Quite truthfully the best meal of my entire life! The food was delicious, seasonal and local and the wine pairings literally took my breath away. The service was fantastic, never interrupted a single conversation and I feel like that was a point of pride among the staff. The sommelier was incredibly knowledgable and her descriptions were artistic and spot on. Made our third anniversary something else entirely! Thank you! We'll be back seasonally for sure. And the bill was everything you'd expect from a sensuous experience"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We did the Chef's Menu and

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We did the Chef's Menu and were disappointed in how long it took between courses (15-20 minutes). Also thought it was overpriced for what it was."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2008
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Review 23 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Opted for their devine tasting

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Opted for their devine tasting menu. They were able to accommodate my dietary request & gave me 8 small plates of surprises. Highlights were smoked trout, roasted wild salmon, passion fruit sorbet & a plate of 3 different desserts. The chocolate mousse & cinnamon mascarpone beignet were all delicious but the coffee in-an-espresso-cup ice cream complete with foam was heavenly. I would order the tasting plate again just to see (& taste) the chef's imagination."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Lights-out!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Took my wife here for her birthday. Everything was fantastic! We did the Chef's tasting menu and HIGHLY recommend that. Portions were perfect and we felt very satisfied at the end, but not bursting at the seams. Service was impeccable and the wine pairings were lights-out! Eat here!!!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food was good, but the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was good, but the vibe seems a little off. It seemed a bit more frenetic than it needed to be. Overall though, more expensive than it needs to be."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2011
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Review 26 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A truly excellent experience!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"A truly excellent experience! We'll be back for sure."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

All the Farm animals cooked up Yum

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The carnivores in our group loved this place and every morsel that hit our plates. The vegetarians in our group were frustrated by the lack of choice. Our group of six tried a combined ten different items and each one was memorable. Cocktails prepared in (Black Cat owned) Bramble and Hare before dinner by the excellent barman Griffen added to our pleasure."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 28 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food on quiet Tuesday evening

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Black Cat is now a neighbor, raising their own pigs and other animals just down the street. So, for a celebration we thought we'd finally go. Best pig I've ever had. Tenderloin, loin, and head cheese selections with veggies and polenta. Quite good. My wife had a vegetarian plate of root vegetables, black garbanzos, and other goodies. Excellent. Wine was perfect. Quiet Tuesday night."
Dined on 04/02/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 29 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Overrated. Food was excellent

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Overrated. Food was excellent _flavor', presentation, selection _ fell short on. Service, attitude, ambiance. No desire to return. Not "fun" or energetic place"
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 30 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

If you have to...

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We decided to order from the dinner menu. I ordered the duck and my husband ordered the pork. It took 45 minutes to get our dinner (although they prepare the duck when ordered and it takes a while to cook). I have a VERY strict diet and the waiter and chef were fantastic about ensuring that my diet was honored! They, also made a dessert for me-which was comped due to our long wait time for dinner! I think the frustrations with the restaurant was:
-run down atmosphere
-no check in after 35 minute wait time for food
-pork was fatty and overcooked
-small portions
-side dishes didn't compliment the meat (lentils, mushrooms, carrots, sauteed greens-REALLY, for a high class restaurant?)
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Dined on 04/03/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 31 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Black Cat is all that!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went with the Prix Fix menu and WOW! It was awesome. Everything was fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared and presented."
Dined on 04/01/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 32 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The sommelier was very passionate

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The sommelier was very passionate and made great suggestions."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2008
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I really loved the Chef's

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I really loved the Chef's Tasting Menu--unique, tasty combinations of food that you'd never imagine (unless you were an excellent chef with access to great ingredients). The restaurant space is much more intimate than many of the larger restaurants in Boulder. And the service was great too!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food and staff were equally

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food and staff were equally amazing!!"
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 35 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Salmon was the best I

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Salmon was the best I had all year especially over Risotto. The fresh cooked vegetables completed the perfect meal. The $20 glass of White Burgundy was not worth the price - too light, not as crisp as I expected."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 36 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Decided to celebrate our anniversay

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Decided to celebrate our anniversay at Black Cat. They made it special for us in every way. Food is outstanding, service professional and relaxed at the same time. They gave us a quiet corner and yet we could watch the snow fall from the front windows."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Get the chef's tasting menu

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Get the chef's tasting menu with the wine pairings...totally worth it!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Magnificent

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Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"One of the best meals my wife and I have ever experienced."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 39 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The dining experience was

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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
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"The dining experience was wonderful."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 40 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Certainly one of the best

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
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"Certainly one of the best restaurants in Boulder! I highly recommend the Chef's tasting menu - it was one delightful surprise after another!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 41 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

an affable, congenial staff

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"an affable, congenial staff - knowledgeable and not pretentious - willing to explore.
the food is excellently prepared - fascinating combinations - almost exquisite.
the wine list is spare - but well structured.
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Dined on 03/15/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was great, wine list

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
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"Food was great, wine list noteworthy!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2009
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always wowed by the food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Energetic
Energetic
"The Chef's tasting menu is an exceptional experience and the sommelier is incredibly knowledgable and enthusiastic. Very memorable very special dining experience."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 44 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I really like Black Cat.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I really like Black Cat. The food is creative without being fussy and it has a great vibe. There are couches lined up against the walls with curtains that separate the tables, which makes for a very clubby atmosphere. My only complaint is the wine list. The girls and I were looking for a guzzle-able chardonnay. Nothing fancy just drinkable. The cheapest bottle was $56! I think that's pretty absurd. There were glasses for $15 and up... I wish they would expand their wine list and offer a few more affordable wines."
Dined on 03/07/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 45 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service was outstanding with

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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service was outstanding with all wait staff taking time to patiently and knowledgeably answer any and all questions prior to ordering. When food was delivered, each entree was briefly described to assure order was correct. Food was of excellent quality and full of subtle flavor however we tend to prefer more distinctive preparation and seasoning at this price point."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 46 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Black Cat never disappoints.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"Black Cat never disappoints. The wait staff are courteous and attentive without being overly solicitous; the food is seasonal, local, fresh and interesting. The wines are outstanding. We had a lovely family celebration recently (adult children, not young kids) and had a great time at a quiet spot in the room the restaurant shares with their "bar" next door. Everything about the evening was wonderful."
Dined on 03/07/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 47 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very much enjoyed the different

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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very much enjoyed the different tastes on their 5280 menu -- will be back!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 48 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Glad this Black Cat crossed path

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful resturant with a very great staff. Food was Very Good and we found the entire experience to be wonderful. This is a farm to table resturant and one where the menu is limited and controlled by the Chef pretty closely so I would recommend going on website to check out what he is serving prior to going to make sure that you will enjoy what he is cooking.
Overall it was just a wonderful resturant and one that we will definitely go to again."
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 49 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Black Cat was delicious as

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Black Cat was delicious as always! Service was a bit slow during 5280 week, and we were seated near the front door which made for a chilly evening."
Dined on 03/05/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 50 for Black Cat
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very Good Restaurant Week Experienc

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Decided to try Black Cat during Denver Restaurant week. It turned out to be a great decision as the food was excellent. It is always risky dining during Restaurant Week as some restaurants tend to feature their cheapest proteins and shrink the size of each course. In fact, we dined at one restaurant where a magnifying glass would have been helpful to see the salad. Both the kale and the beet salads were excellent. We couldn't decide who had the best entree, my pork or my dining companions brandade wrapped cod.
The only downside was that we were seated right by the door which when opened let in a wintery blast. We would suggest that Black Cat find a better solution to the cold by using a much heavier curtain between the entry and table
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Dined on 03/05/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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