Greenbriar Inn, The

Name: Greenbriar Inn, The
Address: 8735 N. Foothills Hwy, Boulder, CO, United States, 80302
Telephone: (303) 440-7979
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (3322)

$31 to $50

American

8735 N. Foothills Hwy, Boulder, CO 80302

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, The Greenbriar Inn is an elegant fine dining restaurant, tavern and private event space located in the north Boulder countryside. The surrounding 20 acres features two ponds, a waterfall, a mountain creek, striking woodland and thriving produce, herb, and flower gardens. The cuisine focuses on seasonal, American classics and is complimented by a 900 label award-winning wine cellar. With several private dining rooms and three outdoor spaces, The Greenbriar Inn is the perfect choice for romantic dinners for two, family celebrations and a fun night out with friends as well as an excellent venue for weddings and private events from 10-300 guests. Voted best American restaurant, best outdoor dining, best farm to table restaurant, best neighborhood restaurant and best brunch, The Greenbriar Inn is truly a special and unique dining option in Boulder County.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Continental, Bistro
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 440-7979
Website
http://www.greenbriarinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Matthew Ochs
Private party facilities
With several private dining rooms and three outdoor spaces, The Greenbriar Inn is the perfect venue for any type of event including intimate anniversary and birthday celebrations, celebrations of life, business meetings and retreats, wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners and post wedding brunches from 10 to 300 guests.

Location
8735 N. Foothills Hwy, Boulder, CO 80302
Neighborhood
Boulder
Cross street
Hwy 36 & Lefthand Canyon
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Chilled Oysters on the Half Shell$24.00
Six fresh oysters, traditional mignonette, lemon
Oysters Rockefeller$28.00
Six oysters baked with spinach and bacon, topped with a warm cheese glacage
Roasted Baby Beets$14.00
Oven roasted red, chioggia and golden beets, arugula and grapefruit salad, Moon Hill chevre, horseradish vinaigrette, toasted rye
Hamachi Crudo$23.00
Pickled ramps, calabrian-agave aioli, chives, nori rice crisp
Classic Greenbriar Escargot$18.00
Garlic and fresh herb butter, toasted baguette
Soup of the Day$13.00
Directed by the Season, Created by the Chef
Arugula and Berry Salad$14.00
Arugula, endive, blueberries, blackberries, candied walnuts, pecorino, blueberry vinaigrette
Greenbriar Inn Caesar Salad$13.00
Romaine, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, bacon, parmesan, white anchovy Caesar dressing, focaccia crostino

Mains

Seared Diver Sea Scallops$45.00
Israeli couscous, oyster mushrooms conserva, lemon marmalade, blackberry-masa sauce
Seared Lamb Sirloin$44.00
Spring pea-mint risotto, baby carrots, charred pearl onions, carrot butter, baby mache
Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut$55.00
Saffron-Calabrian chili risotto, asparagus, frisee salad, peanut and asparagus sauce
Roasted Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast$42.00
Fava bean, red pepper and prosciutto succotash, vanilla garlic cream
Crispy Skin Red Snapper$45.00
Baked au gratin potato, wilted spinach, bacon-lemon butter, basil oil
Grilled Colorado Filet of Beef$58.00
Roasted fingerling potatoes, caramelized cipollini onions, carrots, elephant garlic, red wine demi
Eggplant Parmesan$26.00
Gluten free herb breading, orecchiette pasta, sauce Pomodoro, sauteed asparagus, basil oil
Beef Wellington$60.00
Foie gras, sherry mushroom duxelles, fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Bordelaise, Béarnaise

Dessert

Strawberry Rhubarb Galette for Two$20.00
Served warm with vanilla ice cream, honey drizzle, and strawberry coulis
Chocolate Mousse Cake$12.00
Chocolate genoise, chocolate mousse, chocolate hazelnut ganache, raspberry mousse, raspberry gelee, chocolate and raspberry sauces
Lemon Semifreddo$12.00
Frozen lemon cream, graham cracker crust, raspberry sauce, fresh raspberries, white chocolate garnish
Mango Cheesecake$12.00
New York style cheesecake, graham cracker crust, mango gelee, mango chutney, blackberry sauce
Blackberry Mousse Entremet$12.00
Blackberry mousse on an almond Linzer cookie wrapped in almond joconde cake with a blackberry Creme de Cassis glaze, white chocolate creme Anglaise and blackberry sauce
Key Lime Tart$12.00
Whipped cream, raspberry mousse, sugared raspberries, raspberry sauce
Vanilla Creme Brulee$12.00
Chantilly cream, fresh fruit, raspberry sauce
Daily Selection of Sorbet and Ice Cream$6.00
Ask your server for today's selections

Coffee

Espresso$4.50
- Double$6.50
Coffee And Tea$4.50
Cappuccino$6.50
Café Latte$6.50
Café Mocha Latte$7.00
Chai$5.00
Chai Latte$7.00

After Dinner Drinks and Dessert Wines

Additional dessert wines, ports, grappas, and liqueurs are available. Please ask your server for assistance.

Espresso Chocolate Martini$16.00
Michele Chiarlo "Nivole" Moscato d' Asti, (Italy) 2023$12.00
Yalumba "Museum Muscat" Dessert Wine, (Australia), 2018$12.00

What 3,322 people are saying

Greenbriar Inn, The reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boulder Area
Great for brunch
Boulder Area
Great for fine wines
Boulder Area
Romantic
Boulder Area
Great for scenic views
Boulder Area
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Greenbriar Inn offers a "charming cottage setting" with "outstanding food and service." Patrons praise its "attentive staff" and "delicious meals," making it perfect for "special occasions." Highlights include the "Halibut over risotto" and "Butterscotch Budino." While some experienced slow service, many cherish the "beautiful venue" and "exceptional dining experience."

3,322 Reviews

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Scott
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great visit and meal. My parents spoke very well of this place back in the early 1970’s. And it did not disappoint in anyway. The restaurant staff treated us very well and shared many historical stories of the place. I wish we lived closer because it was great to relive great memories of the past.
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Elaine
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
While Matt was a very courteous server, he was exceedingly slow throughout every step of our meal. In the end, it took 2 hours for us to be served a simple entree meal. It was a frustrating experience.
Greenbriar Inn, TheResponded on June 5, 2025
Elaine, Thank you for the feedback. Continued coaching for a new server for us is important. We can't do it without these comments. Our apologies and thanks at the same time as we strive for excellence.
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Theo
Denver / Colorado1 review
2.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I made a reservation a month ago and reserved a table in the private “little” room. When I arrived they brought us to a normal table, when I asked about our private room, they dismissed me. Every time I have been to the Greenbriar they can’t seem to know the difference between rare and raw meat, they served me absolutely raw lamb (cold as well). The staff could learn a bit about waiting tables, I had to specifically ask for our waitress to remove a paper tea bag bag from the side of the table. A supposedly fine institution such as the Greenbriar should hold to their word and put in an effort.
Greenbriar Inn, TheResponded on June 2, 2025
Theo, Thank you for bringing the tea bag to our attention and your meat temperature, so we may train and meet yours and our expectations from our staff. Understandably, the "little room" is confusing via open table. We seat in that room for events, holidays or private rentals, but we must have it on the platform for seating purposes for every service. We apologize for that inconvenience as we did need to sit you in the main dining area.
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Mary
Denver / Colorado1 review
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good. I miss the table side Caesar salad.
Greenbriar Inn, TheResponded on May 26, 2025
Mary, thank you for the kind words. If you call for your reservation and request table side Caesar, we can try and accommodate that for you.
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Eric
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time, great service, great food. My girlfriend and I went for an anniversary and a new experience, and this was amazing. Matt our server was very attentive and made the experience great.
Greenbriar Inn, TheResponded on May 26, 2025
Eric, thank you for the kind words and allowing us to serve you for your anniversary.
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Michael VIP
Denver / Colorado7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best! Food was delicious and staff was very accommodating.
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Karlene
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The Green Briar is fabulous. Perfect for special occasions.
Greenbriar Inn, TheResponded on May 26, 2025
Karlene, thank you for the kind words, but please help me where we can improve from the ratings given
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Shawn
Denver / Colorado1 review
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Mother’s Day Brunch was pretty disappointing. The muffins on the eggs Benedict were rock hard, the eggs weren’t properly poached (also hard), the quiche was cold, there was no maple syrup for the waffles and there was no bread pudding. Service was also sub par, my drink was not refilled when I asked and our plates piled up - I had to finally clear them myself and find a server to give them to. Overall definitely a disappointment and not worth the $80/person.
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Craig
West Palm Beach1 review
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Been going to brunch there for number of years. Quality of food has gone down. Some of the items were cold and you could tell they were sitting for a while
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Sam
Denver / Colorado1 review
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Was last there in 2019 for Mother’s Day brunch. Food available was more varied and delectable. This year, 2025, food was good, but comparatively, it was an overpriced let down.
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FAQs

Greenbriar Inn, The offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 440-7979.

Greenbriar Inn, The is rated 4.5 stars by 3322 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 13, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

8735 N. Foothills Hwy, Boulder, CO 80302

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Hwy 36 & Lefthand Canyon
Neighborhood
Boulder
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Continental, Bistro
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matthew Ochs
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.greenbriarinn.com/
Phone number
(303) 440-7979
Private party facilities
With several private dining rooms and three outdoor spaces, The Greenbriar Inn is the perfect venue for any type of event including intimate anniversary and birthday celebrations, celebrations of life, business meetings and retreats, wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners and post wedding brunches from 10 to 300 guests.

Greenbriar Inn, The

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Beef Wellington

Traditional Eggs Benedict

Vegetarian Eggs Benedict

Starters

Chilled Oysters on the Half Shell$24.00

Oysters Rockefeller$28.00

Roasted Baby Beets$14.00

Hamachi Crudo$23.00

Classic Greenbriar Escargot$18.00

Soup of the Day$13.00

Arugula and Berry Salad$14.00

Greenbriar Inn Caesar Salad$13.00

Mains

Seared Diver Sea Scallops$45.00

Seared Lamb Sirloin$44.00

Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut$55.00

Roasted Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast$42.00

Crispy Skin Red Snapper$45.00

Grilled Colorado Filet of Beef$58.00

Eggplant Parmesan$26.00

Beef Wellington$60.00

Dessert

Strawberry Rhubarb Galette for Two$20.00

Chocolate Mousse Cake$12.00

Lemon Semifreddo$12.00

Mango Cheesecake$12.00

Blackberry Mousse Entremet$12.00

Key Lime Tart$12.00

Vanilla Creme Brulee$12.00

Daily Selection of Sorbet and Ice Cream$6.00

Coffee

Espresso$4.50

Coffee And Tea$4.50

Cappuccino$6.50

Café Latte$6.50

Café Mocha Latte$7.00

Chai$5.00

Chai Latte$7.00

After Dinner Drinks and Dessert Wines

Espresso Chocolate Martini$16.00

Michele Chiarlo "Nivole" Moscato d' Asti, (Italy) 2023$12.00

Yalumba "Museum Muscat" Dessert Wine, (Australia), 2018$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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