Bramble & Hare Bistro

Blending authentic farm-to-table with a cozy, old-fashioned farmhouse vibe, this small restaurant—sister to the Black Cat Farm to Table Bistro—boasts its own nearby organic farm, whose produce shapes the daily-evolving menu, even down to a special corn used to make polenta. The food is wildly innovative yet consistently delicious. Watch staff in the tiny, open kitchen, which aims to have as little waste as possible.

Bramble & Hare, another Boulder-area restaurant earned a Green star thanks to its “organic farm with 70 acres growing more than 250 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and grain … and 360 acres of pasture for raising heritage sheep and pigs,” per Michelin. Bruto and Wolf’s Tailor also earned Green stars along with their one Michelin star.

$$$ · American

Low ceilings, sheepskin-draped chairs, a window into the kitchen, a cool cocktail bar that blends into the dining room — it all creates an intimate atmosphere at Bramble and Hare that compliments the elegant cooking of chef and farmer Eric Skokan, a James Beard finalist. The MICHELIN Guide honored Bramble and Hare with a green star for its sustainability efforts. The vast majority of the restaurant's ingredients come from the chef's own farm, with the MICHELIN Guide noting, "Those impressive ingredients aren't gussied up in this kitchen, where a smart but straightforward cooking style allows them to truly shine.

Bramble and Hare is one of those hidden gems in Boulder that the locals know about but don't want to share because it's too special. This tiny, cozy restaurant just off the Pearl Street Mall comes to life after dark, when it is the favorite hangout for the town's restaurant and bar staff as soon as they clock out for the day. Bramble is known for its innovative, surprising, farm-to-table menu (it has its own nearby farm, which drives the offerings), and that extends to its cocktails, too.

A sister restaurant to Black Cat, Bramble and Hare boasts an eclectic Happy Hour menu that won't break you bank, exquisite yet approachable entrees, and a variety of beer and cocktails. Your entree choices include, Black Cat Farm Pork Shoulder w/ Herbed Wild Rice & Summer Squash, Beef Brisket with marinated Cucumbers, Polenta & Tomato or Farroto with Farm Vegetables. For Your sweet tooth, Chef Skakon has prepared his Planter's Parfait, Palisade Peach Melba, or Sheep's Milk Cheesecake.

This sister restaurant of Black Cat Bistro has become a favorite of locals. With a menu that changes with the seasons, their certified organic and even wild, foraged produce add an amazing depth of flavors to their award-winning cuisine. The restaurant features a three-course menu featuring simple rustic dishes at reasonable prices, especially when you consider that everything is house-made, from charcuterie to liquors to desserts.

Bitter Bar (which you mentioned) and Bramble & Hare are the "yup-scale" cocktail bars in Boulder, but no offense meant by that - they do a great job & they can have great atmosphere depending on the clients. If you're looking for really artisinal/hipster cocktails (think smoked vodka paired with obscure bitters) those are good options. Kitchen Upstairs & the Cigar Bar are a little more relaxed, and that's a good thing too.

Offering a unique dining experience that’s deeply rooted in farm-to-table principles, Bramble & Hare stands out in the culinary landscape of Boulder. Owned by Jill and Chef Eric Skokan, this cozy spot brings the farmhouse to the city, where every dish tells the story of their own farm’s produce. This restaurant is a treasure among unique Boulder restaurants for dinner, where the menu is a celebration of the farm’s bounty.

A cozy, intimate spot with a unique ambiance that makes for a special night out, offering well-crafted drinks and hearty, beautifully presented dishes. What a beautiful, cozy spot to enjoy a night out!. Even though there are a good number of seats, the interior is structured so that it feels as if you are in rooms of a private home; intimate without being aware of the conversations at nearby tables.

Bramble and Hare sources their ingredients from the Black Cat farm which not only grows its own organic produce locally but wild forages for items in the area too. Their menu always features seasonal items ( eating seasonally is so important for health), and can accommodate paleo diets, celiacs, vegetarians, etc. The ambiance is cozy, romantic, and inviting and they have a killer cocktail menu.

Located just outside the city of Boulder, Black Cat Farm-Table-Bistro is a living commitment to a farm-to-table ethic and sustainable cuisine. Its sister restaurant, Bramble and Hare, is currently open regularly just off the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder. It features a three-course prix fixe menu, highlighting their locally grown meats, produce, and wild-foraged ingredients.

Bramble & Hare in Boulder is truly a hidden gem that took me on a culinary adventure like no other. As a self-proclaimed food connoisseur, I am always on the lookout for delicious and well-balanced dishes, and this restaurant did not disappoint. What truly sets Bramble & Hare apart is their exemplary staff who made my dining experience even more enjoyable.

No restaurant in Boulder quite captures the city’s optimistic and health-forward vibe than Bramble & Hare, the winner of a Michelin Green Star in 2025. Bramble & Hare is the most true farm-to-table restaurant in the United States. Most of the ingredients on the menu come from the restaurant’s 425-acre organic farm—Black Cat Organic Farm.

Bramble & Hare: A quaint farm-to-table bistro, Bramble & Hare has earned a Michelin Green Star for its dedication to sustainability and organic farming. Owned by Chef Eric Skokan and his wife Jill, the restaurant provides a rustic, yet refined menu that changes daily, crafted from the produce harvested from their own farm.

For a true farm-to-table experience, Bramble & Hare delivers rustic charm with gourmet flavors. Owned by Eric Skokan, this cozy spot is directly connected to its own organic farm, ensuring the freshest ingredients make it to your plate. The menu changes frequently but always highlights Boulder’s agricultural bounty.

Bramble and Hare and its sister restaurant Black Cat Bistro are only parts to a greater whole. They are both well oiled machines promoting farm to table directly. In fact, the chef and owners get nearly all their product from the Black Cat Farm, which is a 425-acre certified organic farm just outside the city.

Bramble Hare is a cozy, dimly lit restaurant in Boulder that serves eclectic seasonal fare. The menu at this Boulder restaurant changes frequently but always features fresh local ingredients. They offer an extensive selection of microbrews, wine and cocktails to accompany your meal.

Michelin also recognized the accomplishments of other Boulder restaurants, including Blackbelly Market and Bramble & Hare, which both picked up Michelin’s Green Star for their sustainability practices. Denver’s Brutø and The Wolf’s Tailor also picked up a Green Star.

Other establishments can earn a Michelin green star given to “leaders in sustainable gastronomy.” Erik Skokan’s Black Cat Farm-supplied Bramble & Hare comes to mind, as does Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant serving produce from its Three Leaf Farm in Lafayette.

Bramble & Hare is the sister restaurant of the Black Cat Bistro—the seed that blossomed into Boulder’s love affair with the entire Black Cat family. Allow me to explain. Chef Eric Skokan and his wife Jill opened the Black Cat in downtown Boulder in 2006.

I usually go to Bramble and Hare for cocktails and small plates; it’s connected to a fine-dining restaurant, Black Cat. But, man, I love any meal involving Zoe Ma Ma’s za jiang mian; I eat that a lot. It’s awesome and cheap.

Boulder has some great views, so you might as well find a place to enjoy them. The Rio has a rooftop bar and some of the strongest margaritas in town. The Lazy Dog has a rooftop and a ton of apps and beer.

Among Boulder eateries, Frasca received one star last year and kept it this year, while Blackbelly Market and Bramble & Hare were among the green-star winners and Basta earned a Bib Gourmand recognition.

A sister to the locally acclaimed Black Cat Bistro, Bramble & Hare has a green Michelin Star under its belt, making this Boulder restaurant a standout in both taste and sustainability.

Bramble & Hare – We’re loving the farm-to-table, whimsical vibe of Bramble & Hare. This spot would be perfect for a trendy and unforgettable dinner!

Experience the flavors of Boulder at Bramble & Hare, a New American bar and restaurant that celebrates local ingredients in every dish.