Wednesday, May 5, 2010

The Greenbriar Inn: Boulder, Colorado-Four Stars

{photo from Greenbriar Inn}

My husband and I decided to try out the Greenbriar Inn for First Bite Boulder.  The deal was that you got a three course prix fixe menu for $26.  Before our first course they brought us out a special foie gras amuse bouche which was incredible.  I don't think they have it on the regular menu, but if it is ever a special I would definitely recommend it.

For our appetizers we had the lemon parmesan fried escargot and the salmon crudo spring roll.  Both were tasty, but neither were particularly memorable.  For our entrees my husband ordered the petite filet and rock shrimp scampi and I had the duck en croûte.  The filet was definitely petite and the rock shrimp scampi was good, but the duck en croûte stole the show.  Unfortunately it is not on the regular menu, but I would imagine that the beef wellington would also have to be amazing.

The Greenbriar Inn is a very romantic restaurant, so if you're looking for a nice night out to cozy up to your loved one, I'd recommend the Greenbriar Inn.  In all I'd give the Greenbriar Inn three and a half to four stars, but five stars to the duck en croûte.

8735 N. Foothills Hwy.
Boulder, CO 80302
303.440.7979