Humboldt Farm – Fish – Wine

To be fair, we did order all fried things (by total accident), but the service was incredibly slow and the food was really uninspired. Crispy broccoli had no flavor, the Brussels sprouts were literally like oil-​soaked crisps, and the calamari was served with salsa, which was bizarre. We take like a third of the blame, but seriously unimpressed and won’t be returning. Had to hide our faces and go next door for a taco :(

Great experience, in all. We were seated immediately in the bar area, which has full service, and our waiter was quick to greet us and take our drink order. I ordered the Humbolt martini, and my husband had the High Fashioned. Both drinks were okay, but we quickly turned to our standard preferences: beer & wine.
As for the food, we ordered the trout dip to start. It was delicious. While I didn’t love the onion jam that accompanied it (I just don’t like a lot of sweet with my savory), my husband thought it was fantastic! I really liked the dip (minus the jam) with their house-​made chips. It was a great way to start the meal!
For our entrees, I ordered the ahi with curried lentils and kale, and my husband ordered one of the night’s specials, teriyaki sea bass. I loved my ahi! It was perfectly cooked, and though an unusual pairing, it went very well with the curried lentils. Yum! My husband, on the other hand, wasn’t pleased with his sea bass. It was simply overdone. They were quick to make it right, however. He ordered the scallops instead, and they were delectable!

They used to have biscuits and gravy… they don’t anymore. They were great. Humboldt should bring them back!

In from out of town. Went here with no reservation. Got a cocktail seat no problem.
Cocktails were nice and the pours on wine were decent. My partner got a bunch of sides, which ended up being more than we could eat, and I got the ahi tuna which was excellent.
The oysters were way over priced at $ 3 – 5 each, so I skipped.
Overall a nice dining experience. They could have had more fish on the menu, so if you have people in your party who hate fish they should be able to find something nice here.
Décor and atmosphere trendy and great for a date.

Service phoned it in and food was horrible. Our server came by 20 minutes after taking our order, and asked us to repeat our order because he forgot. The steak came and it was basically raw. Instead of giving my partner a new steak, they just microwaved the one she had cut into. An absolute waste of money. There are too many amazing restaurants in the area to waste your time at this one

Brussels were delish, polenta with goat cheese was delish, Cesar salad was delish, steak Diane was delish. Pretty much everything I’ve eaten here is delish. Service was great too! This is one of my favs in uptown.

We were staying in Denver for the night prior to a early flight the next day. After scooping up a dozen and a half Voodoo Doughnuts to take home, we looked nearby via Unilocal!for a decent place that might have lighter fare. Humboldt popped up and we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed at all. We stuck with small plates: Shishito Peppers, Brussel Sprouts, Tuna Poke and Calamari. The peppers were nicely roasted and seasoned with soy sauce, sesame seeds and a hint of chili oil. Shishito roulette produced no spicy peppers but they were great nonetheless. The brussel sprouts were excellent — nice and crispy and full of flavor. The tuna poke was like a big sushi roll without seaweed, served with a puffed rice cracker that was a great complement. Before I mention the Calamari, I have to recognize the Top Notch service. Our server Michelle (sp?) was Outstanding — engaged, funny, knowledgable and vey accommodating. Truly an excellent experience. When the Calamari came out, she looked at it and said ‘something doesn’t look right, the marinara base is too dark and thick. I’m going to have them mKe another one’ — we didn’t know what it was ‘supposed’ to look like, so it would have been easy for her to just let it go. But she didn’t. She re-​ordered it, and then Dennis the manager came by and apologized that we even saw the first one, and then comp’ed us the Calamari.
All in all, a great experience, we ended with Banana Cream pie that was really, REALLY good. Thanks again to Michelle and Dennis and the Chef for a great experience.

When a person disappoints you and you later have another interaction with him, what do you do? Do you hope he’ll be different, or do you say to yourself, «why should I waste my time with that person?» and refuse to deal with him?
I guess the answer’s different in each circumstance, but it’s an important question to consider because all of us mess up sometime and we hope others will give us a second chance.
Like people, restaurants can screw up, but they too can change. Sometimes the marketplace is too brutal and doesn’t give the place a second chance, but sometimes it does.
This is the story of when giving a restaurant a 3^rd chance worked out well for all…
I’d been to Humboldt Farm a couple of times before and was unimpressed. The last time I was there they charged me $ 1.00 to get a slice of bread with their most expensive entrée and the food was not all that great. That was ridiculous and I told myself I’d never go back.
Life, however, sometimes doesn’t give you all the control you might want. I’m on the board of directors of a professional organization and the president recently scheduled a lunch meeting at Humboldt. Miss a few of those meetings and they kick you off the board, so I decided I’d go to lunch at Humboldt even if I wasn’t crazy about the idea.
Bottom line, it was really good. Had a salad and tuna poke and they were both excellent. I couldn’t resist asking the server whether if I wanted some bread I was going to be charged for it. He said, «we never charge for bread.» I just smiled and said thank you.
Apparently Humboldt has changed it’s policy and now I’ve discovered a place that has improved not only in food quality, but also in service.
Rock on, Humboldt. I’m doin’ a business lunch there tomorrow and am looking forward to seeing the new you.
Sign me,
David «Things can change for the better» M

Humboldt is worth a visit! I would have never thought this place to be an ideal brunch place but thanks to Groupon, got to experience my favorite meal of the day with tons to spend! Be sure to make a reservation here because like with any other happening spot in Denver this place fills up quickly for brunch. We had $ 40 to spend and wanting to be productive for the rest of the day, passed on alcoholic drinks. I had a latte and it was delicious and a wonderful start to a perfect experience. They have a peaceful atrium on the side of the restaurant and we sat there so it was pretty quiet and isolated. I started with the brussels sprouts, flash fried with a truffle chile sauce. It was stinky, full of umami and a huge portion (coworkers were not amused by me having it for breakfast in my cubicle the next day). Since I got my salty fix, I went for a sweet breakfast dish which rarely happens… lemon ricotta pancakes with raspberry compote were perfection and way to be much for my belly at that point. Service was top notch, food was creative with an ideal sized brunch menu and all around, fantastic experience.

I like the food at Humboldt Farm. It is always good.
What I don’t like is servers who walk up to the table and interrupt a conversation as if their question is more important than a guest’s conversation.
This seems to be a trend industry wide of late even in establishments that would typically be considered ‘fine dining’. I’m not sure what happened to the professional server who strove to serve the guests needs and remain almost invisible but that seems to have gone away in favor of hipster waiters and waitresses who care more about themselves and being cute/​entertaining.
Perhaps it’s a sign of my age but I long for the bygone days of servers who actually served and respected the guest.

Have been here a few times — mostly to enjoy the awesome patio… this time around it was for a Happy Hour business meeting, and it was a little… weird. Service overall ended up being stellar like always, but it got off to a rough start…
Upon arrival (Wednesday April 13, 2016 5:15p) I provided my name as I was meeting people, and the server stated something along the lines of «no one here is waiting for anyone that they knew of» — but this is contrary to what I was told by the person I was meeting…
I proceeded to seat myself at a hightop near the front to see anyone that walked in the front door… A long time passed, so I asked for someone to serve me a drink. Finally a server came over, I ordered a drink — right at which time my business meeting appointment came up to me and said he had been waiting in the back.
We leave the front and go to his seats, only to have a new server ask what I want, and I stated that I had already placed an order and let her know of my order… She seemed a little confused for some reason. Then shortly thereafter our table receives appetizers that we did NOT order — they quickly took them away — all of this craziness happened within 20 minutes, all making for a less-​than-​favorable experience, especially because it made our business meeting start late.
THEN when we received our Tuna Poke appetizer, something arrived that looked *and tasted* more like basic fried rice? I proceeded to give the waitress constructive criticism to share with the chef; she kindly came back advising that she had relayed the comments. It was tasty, but NOT true tuna poke; why was it mixed with rice is a huge question.
Just a bizarre experience, but i’ll be back.

This place used to house a chef who was Michelin star rated. All the meals were expensive and definitely not an ideal place for this type of consumer. Fast forward to a couple years ago and enter Humboldt Farm. They kept an elegant vibe to the place, refined so many dishes, went farm to table and boom! This is the place we went to a couple weeks ago.
The staff here is professional from beginning to end. My only complaint was they sat us next to the storage unit so people were walking in and out with chairs and supplies the whole time. I thought it was cute they would «check up» on us while hauling stuff back and forth. Yeah, it was a little distracting but our main focus being food was on point.
I ordered a clam chowder and a fish sandwich that came with fries. Everything was served hot and tasty! Aside from my usual sushi banter, the seafood was top notch here. I don’t know if they cuddle with their food or sing to it before they serve it but holy cow it is EXCELLENT!
By the end of our meal, we were happy and full. I look forward to coming back again and again. All the other patrons looked happy and many families came through with their kids as well. This restaurant comes highly recommended! Bön appetite!

We read all the great reviews. We arrived before our 530 reservation and they sat us. Thought that would be great to enjoy hh then dinner. They sat us and we asked about hh. Waitress rolled her eyes and said that was only in the bar. So we paid double the price of martinis and drinks because we didnt sit in bar. Service from her after we mentiomed hh was awful. I did see other waiter at nearby table beimg amszing. Food was great but at double the price then if we sat in the bar was ridiculous.
Also ordered champs martini at 530 Told they didnt have ingredients

Stopped in for lunch with my sister. Place was pretty lively and we were greeted and seated in our favorite spot (corner table) right away.
Our Server Hope, was exceptional! Gave us great suggestions and is very friendly and personable. The Brunch Menu was mouth-​watering.
We shared the crispy broccoli (one of our favorites) and I had a beer and my sister a mimosa. My sister decided on the vegetable medley hash and I chose the crispy fish sandwich. Both were very tasty.
We were so full that just couldn’t think of dessert, but the way Hope described the Banana Cream Pie, was just so yummy sounding, we had to try it. WOW, so glad we did because it was the best Banana Cream Pie my sister and I have ever eaten! It was so flavorful and creamy-​kind of wanted to get another one so we wouldn’t have to share.
Great lunch with a great dessert for a Saturday afternoon!

I wish I had liked this place more but the quality of the food is nowhere near what I expect for the price.
The restaurant clashes with itself in terms of ambiance. When you walk in there is a full bar with a large screen tv tuned to ESPN. At the same time there is dance music playing at a low volume over the speakers. However, as you proceed further into the restaurant there are quiet tables in the back.
Our waiter was relatively brusque, and did not seem excited that we were there at all. At no point did we see him smile and it felt like he was burdened by the fact that he had to serve us. A positive note about the staff is that we had told them in advance that we were there for a birthday and they came and brought out a delicious chocolate cake for the birthday girl.
The real reason I am giving this place two stars is because of the food. Contrary to other reviews I have read, I did not enjoy the broccoli appetizer. The broccoli might have been cooked well but the cream sauce on top was too rich and fatty, masking any of the other flavors in the dish. Additionally the sauce caused the broccoli to turn mushy after sitting on the table for a bit. The truffle fries we ordered were perfectly average.
I ordered the Shetland salmon as an entrée and this was one of the most confused dishes I have ever eaten. When I read the description I was expecting a nice piece of salmon with some potatoes on the side on a plate. Imagine my surprise when the waiter places a bowl in front of me. On the bottom of the bowl was a liquid that tasted like onion soup, in this ‘jus’ there were some undercooked fingerling potatoes with melted gruyère cheese. On top of this was placed an admittedly perfectly cooked piece of salmon with the skin facing up. I am still confused how I was expected to proceed eating this dish. The way this dish was served made it impossible to cut the fish without either dunking it in the jus or risking the salmon falling off the dish. I am not sure what the idea behind combining jus, gruyère and salmon was, but it was not succesful. Definitely not worth $ 22.
The one dish at the table that tasted like fine dining was the seared scallops, they were perfectly cooked, the presentation was impeccable and the sunchoke risotto was tasty.

Dinner last night was just right. We all had wine and cocktails to start and took the waiter’s recommendation on apps. Crispy broccoli and calamari were both delicious and enough to share for four of us.
I had the short rib and Brussels Sprouts for dinner, both appetizer size which was just perfect for dinner. At the table there were salads, pasta and other nice selections and everyone enjoyed all dishes.
Our group was very engaged in conversation, so we sat and relaxed at the table which was very acceptable. Never felt rushed and our waiter was knowledgeable in all respects. Next time we will make sure to try a dessert or two, although the menu isn’t huge, it has something for everyone.

I had a great experience here at Happy Hour!
We had the Humboldt Martini– probably one of the best martinis I’ve ever had. It had a truffle salt rim and hand stuffed blue cheese olive! Wow, super flavorful. I also tried the Cucumber Gimlet, it tasted great, but was very weak.
For food, we tried almost everything on the HH menu!
The crispy broccoli and Brussel sprouts were both delicious. The broccoli was fried and had a spicy cream sauce on top and the Brussel sprouts were in a savory soy glaze. Very flavorful, I enjoyed eating them together.
The shishito papers were also very flavorful, some were pretty spicy and others were fairly mild.
I wasn’t too excited about the salmon tartare. The flavor profile was just off in my opinion. There was a dill pesto on the salmon which was atop crème fresche and served with homemade potato chips. I just wasn’t big fan and I generally love salmon anything.
The oysters were fresh and delish!
We were also gifted two delicious dessert because it happened to be both of our Birthdays! The Key lime pie was amazing, tart and creamy with a flavorful gram crust. The molten chocolate cake was also pretty perfect (being chocolate and all) and what set it apart was the salted caramel ice cream, it was way way more flavorful than most ice creams! Yum.
I also, really enjoyed the ambiance. This place had a really cool style, modern but a little quirky. very interesting light fixtures and art! The staff was friendly and attentive
I’ll be back!

How can you not want to go to a place called «Farm — Fish — Wine,» hmm? Of course it caught our attention immediately, because I think simplicity is key when it comes to a great business. You know, doing a few things extremely well instead of attempting to do a ton with mediocre results.
We stopped in for lunch, and although it seemed so quiet as we approached (I even said, «are they open!?»), there was a robust lunch crowd inside. I thought the lunch menu was refreshing; short and to the point. A selection of small plates, salads, some burgers and sandwiches, and then a «specials» menu that boasted fresh oysters (woo!), a salmon entrée, and an Italian BLT.
Gluten free options are clearly marked on the menu, and we started with the crispy broccoli (flash fried in rice flour) and truffle fries. My mom and Adam shared the soy-​sauteed brussel sprouts, which smelled incredible. Then Adam ordered the Italian BLT which he enjoyed (especially the pesto), and mama and I split the salmon salad, which tasted like a pickle in the best way. It had tons of capers and dill, my favorite.
All the food was exceptional, and the «small plates» are actually quite large considering they’re only about $ 8 each. Plenty to share. The salmon salad was a pretty small portion for $ 16, I thought, but it was fantastic.
I had a Tuscan blend for $ 7, Adam a $ 7 Malbec, and mother went with a $ 10 Chardonnay. Pretty standard vino prices, I’d say, and generous pours. Our waiter knew the menu backwards and forwards and had solid wine recommendations as well.
It’s definitely bright and cheery inside — I loved the light fixtures… like giant glass bubbles floating all around. You can see they have a cute back patio and that the front walls open up like a garage to the front patio, so I’m excited to return on a day meant for soaking up the great outdoors.

This is pretty much one of my favorite places to go on a Sunday or for Happy Hour — or BOTH! Since Sunday is perfect for patio lounging and $ 1-​oyster-​day at Humboldt — and happy hour starts at 3pm — it’s pretty much the best of all words on a Sunday afternoon at Humboldt. I’m sure the brunch is also delicious, but I just love the HH menu here too much.
$ 1 (PREMIUM) OYSTERS ALL SUNDAY
Yes, you heard that right. They’re $ 1! That’s cheaper than anywhere else in the area (Jax does $ 1.50 for happy hour, but they don’t even open until dinner). And these aren’t just their happy hour oysters. ALL the oysters must go. So premium oysters are $ 1. Just note: it’s only while they last, so if you show up after me on a Sunday, sorry! (Yes, I’ll down 4 dozen of these easy. Don’t judge.)
HAPPY HOUR: 3pm-​6pm /​7 days a week
— $ 2-​$ 9 ridiculously good food
— $ 4 beers
— $ 4-​$ 6 wines (and the wine is really good)
— $ 4-​$ 6 cocktails
HAPPY HOUR FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS
— Steak Tartare, $ 4 (I don’t know what the sauce in it is, but this is seriously one of the best steak tartars I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a few — definitely get this over the salmon tartare.)
— Chicken Liver Pâté, $ 5 (I’ve had a lot of these around Denver, too, and this is one of the best. I prefer it over the trout one, but that one is also really good.)
— Crispy Broccoli, $ 4 (It comes with a pepperoncini aioli and is crispy and delicious. I usually prefer brussel sprouts as my veggie, but the broccoli here is better in my opinion.)
— Humboldt Burger, $ 9 (This won Westword’s best burger a couple of years ago, and you’ll see why when you try it.)
WINE
I can’t not mention the wine. As a California (Bay Area) transplant, I love wine. I drink a lot of it, and I know my way around it pretty well. So trust me when I say Humboldt has a fantastic selection of affordable, unique wines. I’ve had probably half of the white wines here and have yet to be disappointed.
If you decide to come here on a Sunday, I want an invite!

Dined at this establishment for happy hour and it was a fantastic decision. Very casual and hip atmosphere right on 17^th in uptown. They have a patio dining option and bar tables for happy hour with some particularly cool community tables that give off a a very «on the shore vibe.»
The service was so so because although the food was brought out on time our waiter although friendly, was very passive throughout our meal. Just a minor hiccup on the overall dining experience.
They offered a variety of tasty half price appetizers and $ 1 oysters along with specials on beers, wine, and cocktails. Decided to go non alcoholic once the waiter mentioned a cucumber mint lemonade that was soo tasty and very refreshing for a hot summer day!
I’ll go through my favorite appetizers that I recommend:
— They had two types of oysters, tried both, and both were so yummy. Definitely recommend adding the sea salt, lemon, and cocktail sauce as a garnish.
— The crispy broccoli was awesome! Cooked perfectly and paired with a pepperchini aioli that was so tasty! Definitely recommend!
— I also suggest the humboldt burger that had an extremely juice patty with caramelized onions and an onion jam that tied the flavor all together so well!
— Lastly, the mussels that were cooked very well and had a simpler garlic and white sauce that still surprisingly was bursting with flavor. Along with the dish came some of the best bread I have ever had, called Pan de Mie (very similar to Texas toast), for dipping into the reservoir of scrumptious sauce!
Everything we had at the restaurant was cooked nearly to perfection, the atmosphere was very nice, and the service was pretty good. All around it was a pretty superb dining experience! I will definitely be coming back to this establishment in the near future!