Address and Contact Information
Address: 901 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: (303) 484-1880
Website: https://casajuaniboulder.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Interesting takes on gildas, the kindred sourdough was solid, glad to see them featured. The wine pairing suggestions were on point, and for me, the bacalao was some of the best i have had, in and out of Spain. The cocktails left me wanting, and the space felt a bit awkward, but the lighting was good. Again, that bacalao. I would go back for that alone.
Service felt like a miss. It swung between being too high-touch and too hands-off and hasn’t quite found its rhythm yet. Our server was clearly nervous and wasn’t well informed about the wines when we asked questions (and didn’t grab a manager or somm to help), and also didn’t explain dishes well or know what was in the seafood salad. For a team of this caliber, that really shouldn’t happen. The raw bar took quite a while to come out, while the kitchen dishes arrived too quickly, so pacing is something they’re still working through.
Vibe-wise, it’s very loud and the lighting is quite bright. Dimming the lights would make the space feel more intimate and naturally bring the volume down a bit. The room also feels a little unfinished — some artwork or decor on the walls could help soften the stone, wood, and leather elements. Right now, the space just doesn’t feel especially comfortable to be in.
We ordered the razor clams, sea urchin custard, scallop, salt cod, and sea bass (plus two glasses of wine — $250 with tip). The clams and custard were the standouts. The scallop was a bit gummy and could have used some acid. The salt cod is fried, which we weren’t expecting and didn’t love, and the sea bass was largely unmemorable.
Overall, there’s clearly potential here, but it didn’t quite come together for us on this visit. We likely won’t return in the near future, but hope the team finds its footing as the restaurant settles in.