24 Carrot Bistro
578 Briggs St.
Erie, CO 80516
303-828-1392
www.24carrotbistro.com

American | $$$

Wood for days. The inviting space is right in the heart of Erie, CO.

For an appetizer, we ordered the P.E.I. mussels with Corn Maque Choux, Chorizo, Cajun Spice, Scallops, and Homemade Cornbread. These Prince Edward Island mussels were sweet and cooked perfectly.

My wife’s Crab Cakes were served with Mixed Greens and a Spicy Caper Rémoulade.

The Alaskan Halibut was served with Sundried Tomato Farro, Bacon, Seared Chard, Pole Bean, Saffron Beurre Blanc, Tarragon Oil, and Micro Greens.

The Pan Seared Duck Breast came with Savory Bread Pudding, Grilled Peaches, Summer Succotash, Tart Cherry Coulis, and Bravo Radish.

For my entree, I chose the Grilled Petit Filet with Herb Goat Cheese Panisse, Grilled Summer Squash, Serrano Ham, Garlic Scape Persillade, Fennel, and a Red Wine Demi Glace. Prepared to perfection, this steak was super flavorful. The best I have had all year.

Dessert was an Orange Butter Cake with White Chocolate Sauce, Orange Syrup, Creme Chantilly, and Sage Meringue. The cake was moist with a subtle orange flavor making it a great way to end a wonderful meal.

Erie, CO is a charming small town about 20 miles north of Denver. The wait staff was professional and extremely knowledgeable about the menu and their beer and wine selection. During summer, there is some outdoor seating. Reservations are strongly recommended. For added fun, the street is blocked off for a farmers market on Thursday evenings from May to September. There is plenty to see if you get there a little early.

If you are in the Denver/Boulder area, put 24 Carrot Bistro on your fine dining bucket list. You don’t want to miss this gem.