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Trendy, urban locale for French dishes emphasizing local ingredients paired with wine finds.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1837 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: (303) 443-7766
Website: http://www.mateorestaurant.com/
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Reviews
John “American Car Prospector” Hames
Boulder’s multi decades of experience in fine dining !!
Charming location with outdoor seating right on Pearl Street.
There is plenty of street parking in front or half a block south on 19th.
This icon has had long-term management and a staff who clearly enjoys working at Mateo.
Delightful drink menu with unexpected selections.
Plan on ordering food again and again when you experience what they offer.
Highly recommend the Tomato Bisque, my favorite I’ve ever had.
My evening meal was poulet frites, chicken served with fondue and hand cut frites. If you are burned out on chicken, please consider this dish! Organic slow cooked pan seared, it is unforgettable.
Salad was delicate, absolutely fresh. Fries came out hot, this mael takes about 20 minutes.
Lemon tart to finish, went nicely with the last sip of the recommended white wine in photos.
… moreCharming location with outdoor seating right on Pearl Street.
There is plenty of street parking in front or half a block south on 19th.
This icon has had long-term management and a staff who clearly enjoys working at Mateo.
Delightful drink menu with unexpected selections.
Plan on ordering food again and again when you experience what they offer.
Highly recommend the Tomato Bisque, my favorite I’ve ever had.
My evening meal was poulet frites, chicken served with fondue and hand cut frites. If you are burned out on chicken, please consider this dish! Organic slow cooked pan seared, it is unforgettable.
Salad was delicate, absolutely fresh. Fries came out hot, this mael takes about 20 minutes.
Lemon tart to finish, went nicely with the last sip of the recommended white wine in photos.
Terri Hanson Mead
It was just ok which was really disappointing since we were very excited to dine at Mateo.
Our server was new which is totally understandable.
We dined early and we’re there for the happy hour menu. We had the butter lettuce salad (regular menu) which was very good. The dressing was perfect.
We also had the steak frites and the moulles from the happy hour menu. The steak was tough and definitely not what I would expect from a Provençal bistro. The moulles were good. I’d eat those again.
We finished with the lemon tarte and the panne cotta both of which were average.
I was surprised by the number of Italian wines on the list since it’s a Provençal restaurant. There were no white or rose French options.
With all of the great restaurants on Pearl St we have lots of options which means each restaurant has to be top notch. This one didn’t perform .
… moreOur server was new which is totally understandable.
We dined early and we’re there for the happy hour menu. We had the butter lettuce salad (regular menu) which was very good. The dressing was perfect.
We also had the steak frites and the moulles from the happy hour menu. The steak was tough and definitely not what I would expect from a Provençal bistro. The moulles were good. I’d eat those again.
We finished with the lemon tarte and the panne cotta both of which were average.
I was surprised by the number of Italian wines on the list since it’s a Provençal restaurant. There were no white or rose French options.
With all of the great restaurants on Pearl St we have lots of options which means each restaurant has to be top notch. This one didn’t perform .
Barbara Makowski
Came here for dinner after reading about it being one of the best places for dinner. We were not disappointed! The weather was great so we sat outside- much quieter and less crowded than indoors. Our server told us about the specials of the day that we’re not on the menu, and needless to say, half of our meal was from specials, and the other from the everyday menu. We ended up getting the Burrata and French Onion soup with Gruyère as the first part of our meal. They were both delicious and the perfect size, leaving us satisfied, but definitely hungry enough for the main course. Speaking of, our main dishes were the Lamb Bolognese and the Mussels. I was not a fan of the pasta, but my dining partner loved it. The mussels were the star of the night, though. There was quite a lot of them and the taste was immaculate! I recommend this for anyone visiting Boulder and looking for a place to eat out (it was very reasonably priced as well)!
… morePaul Younis
A solid French bistro style restaurant. It’s super busy so things can be a little chaotic in there. The food is delicious, the steak frites was delicious, they use a lot of pepper on the steak, which made a good crust .
The bread and cheese were decent, I wish there was a little more of each cheese but it was enough to get a few bites each.
The mussels were tender, delicate and full of flavor. For somewhere so far from the ocean I’m glad to see the they tasted fresh.
Whilst it’s not kid friendly, I would not say it’s unfriendly. I do not think there is a kids menu. So consider that if you are bringing kids.
I’d definitely go again.
… moreThe bread and cheese were decent, I wish there was a little more of each cheese but it was enough to get a few bites each.
The mussels were tender, delicate and full of flavor. For somewhere so far from the ocean I’m glad to see the they tasted fresh.
Whilst it’s not kid friendly, I would not say it’s unfriendly. I do not think there is a kids menu. So consider that if you are bringing kids.
I’d definitely go again.
여SUN
The mussels tasted fishy and bitter, and the risotto was undercooked. And in tiramisu, the water came out. What the hell is going on? Only the server was friendly. It was a restaurant I loved, but I don’t think I’ll go there anymore.
… moreKei Izawa
Very nice food preparation and pleasant ambiance. Not too formal but with many good elements to enjoy the food. It is one of the casual mid-high end restaurant. Maybe not fancy but great place to go.
… moreCynthia Sass
Better than ever..
My experience here in years past has been “like a box of chocolates“…
But there is a new captain at the helm, Matt Yule, and what used to be the case of “you never know what you’re going to get“ with service and quality has become a consistently awesome experience, time after time. This is now my shamefully frequented go-to neighborhood spot where I can count on consistently stellar service, great food, and a wine list that never fails to impress (pro tip: ask for Griffin; wine-guide-extraordinaire who’ll never steer you wrong).
… moreMy experience here in years past has been “like a box of chocolates“…
But there is a new captain at the helm, Matt Yule, and what used to be the case of “you never know what you’re going to get“ with service and quality has become a consistently awesome experience, time after time. This is now my shamefully frequented go-to neighborhood spot where I can count on consistently stellar service, great food, and a wine list that never fails to impress (pro tip: ask for Griffin; wine-guide-extraordinaire who’ll never steer you wrong).
jo
I feel like the portion of desserts were bigger than the meal which I didn’t mind at all, but overall foods were super tasty, the chicken was tender and I liked the crispy and hot fries. And you should definitely get desserts here. The service was nice, too
… moreMadeleine Zeller
Great experience overall – tasty drinks and every dish was delicious and well balanced. We were initially worried about being seated outside (it was less than 40 degrees out) but the patio heaters kicked in quickly.
… moreJared Mcclendon
Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this establishment. So glad that my fiancé and I found this spot, not only is the atmosphere comforting but the staff was so kind, helpful and made us want to come back even before we had received our dishes. The food was delicious and prepared beautifully, will definitely be back in the times to come! Sadly it was a bit dark by the time we got the entrees so the photos aren’t as clear but trust and believe, it was exquisite.
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