Zero Foodprint Eco-Friendly Restaurants 2020

by The OpenTable team

Updated 29 January 2020

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Bresca

4.7

4.7 (886)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

U Street Corridor

About the restaurant

Bresca offers A La Carte and Tasting Menu options! Parties of 5 or more will be required to do our Chef's Tasting Menu. We are a Contemporary French restaurant and cocktail bar located in the bustling 14th Street neighborhood. Our team explores the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with genuine hospitality.

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Ksenia

Dined 2 days ago

This is a modern place. Came there during the restaurant week, had 3 courses menu which was enough to feel full. Loved the Amish chicken and chocolate tart. Wine pairings were excellent.

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4.6

4.6 (3480)

$50 and over

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Emmer & Rye is a restaurant designed around the farmer’s haul, featuring a menu that changes daily with a focus on seasonal and local cuisine. Heirloom grains are milled fresh for house made pastas, breads, and desserts, whole animal butchery is done on site, and an extensive in house fermentation program captures flavors at their peak and preserves them for the off season.

We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.

2024 Michelin Green Star
2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand

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MarkVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent. All of the pasta dishes were incredible.

Cafe Gratitude - Venice

4.8

4.8 (747)

$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Venice

About the restaurant

Since 2004, Café Gratitude has been passionately committed to creating a healthier, more vibrant world through plant-based eating, wellness, community and connection. Every item on our menu is an affirmation to remind both our customers and staff of their best qualities and empower them. Our menu is carefully crafted by our very own Chef Seizan Dreux Ellis who delivers health-based vegan and flavor driven cuisine that serves the LA and OC communities.

Café Gratitude Venice, located on Rose Avenue right down the street from the sun-kissed shores of Venice Beach. Our restaurant has become a cherished haven for locals and visitors around the world who desire a healthy, vegan dinner, lunch, breakfast or brunch in Venice while enjoying the ocean breeze in a vibrant and relaxing atmosphere.

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Laura

Dined on 4 Jan 2025

Went for a date night and we were not disappointed! The host and staff were all very kind and respectful. The food was delicious! My boyfriend and I can’t wait to go back!

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Good Mornings with Gratitude!

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Wellness Hour

The Progress

4.8

4.8 (2479)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Western Addition

About the restaurant

The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.

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dayVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The Progress never disappoints. We sat at the bar for a pre birthday celebration and had the best time. First, if you get to have the pleasure of Brent the bartender and server was outstanding in every sense. While making tons of cocktails, he was able to guide us through the menu and pick the best choices for our meal - all with a beautiful grin. The food is above excellent, imaginative, well prepared and presented. Service staff is efficient and just the right amount of friendly. A definite go to!

The Grove at Copia

4.3

4.3 (2671)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Napa

About the restaurant

Bold flavors. California-inspired cuisine. The Grove at Copia is the signature restaurant from The Culinary Institute of America right in the heart of downtown Napa. The menu is inspired by the bounty of our gardens. The vibe is relaxed, whether you’re here for a special occasion dining experience or a casual meal out.

Open Wednesday–Saturday, 5–9 p.m. and Sunday 5–7 p.m. for Dinner.

Weekend Brunch available Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

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JackVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Had not dined at Grove@Copia in several years and were very pleased at all aspects of our experience. We will return soon.

State Bird Provisions

4.8

4.8 (3255)

$50 and over

Californian

Western Addition

About the restaurant

State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.

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chrisVIP

Dined 4 days ago

All the food is excellent. They have a unique service style. Where are you order from the menu but there are also plates that are brought around by weight staff and shown to you in the dim sum kind of format that you can add on. It is fun, whimsical and very tempting. Wine by the Glass program was extensive and eclectic. And the food was expertly prepared. I would definitely go back and recommend to others.

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4.8

4.8 (330)

$31 to $50

Italian

Boulder

About the restaurant

In 2010 Basta, from the Italian word meaning “enough”, opened its doors with a single wood-fired oven evoking techniques both past and present. Our kitchen sources from a variety of locales with significance placed on Colorado and West Coast farmers, ranchers, and fishers. Our beverage team curates a focused menu highlighting small production beer, natural wines, and seasonal cocktails.

Basta is located in the center of the Peloton Condominium Complex.

Patio seating is available first-come, first-served, weather permitting. Walk-ins always welcome!

Monday - Saturday / 5pm - 9pm

For general inquiries or parties greater than 6, please email reservations@bastaboulder.com.

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DavidVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food is delicious. Very limited menu but everything we ordered was wonderful. The pizza was the best we have had in Boulder and the chicken we had was super succulent.

Black Cat

5.0

5 (2758)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Boulder

About the restaurant

Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead is a unique dining experience. Enjoy private garden cabanas with wood stoves, gorgeous views and a 4-Course chef tasting menu (dietary restrictions accommodated) created by James Beard nominated chef Eric Skokan at our historic farmstead. Our 500-acre full-scale diversified organic farm supplies the majority of ingredients for your meal; from vegetables & herbs to the pork & lamb to the grains. We offer 7 intimate private tables per evening. Reservations are required & limited. $145/per person++

Reservations are released weekly on Mondays for the following 3 weeks. We are generally open Wednesdays - Sundays. We do allow pre-booking for parties of 6+. Email us at farmdinners@blackcatboulder.com for booking private events, pre-booking, & general assistance. We would love to hear from you about how we can make your evening with us extra special. We look forward to having you join us at the farm.
Jill, Eric and the Black Cat team

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ColoradoEatsVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Hands down the best dining experience on the front range.

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Experience

Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead

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Valentine's-Day Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead

Bramble & Hare

4.6

4.6 (1255)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Boulder

About the restaurant

Bramble & Hare, the original Farmhouse Kitchen and Bistro, opened its doors in July 2012. Founded by Chef Eric Skokan and his wife, Jill, as the sister restaurant to their Black Cat Farm~Table~Bistro.

Bramble & Hare has a lively, warm atmosphere in its three charming dining rooms. It is located in the heart of Boulder, CO, just off the historic Pearl Street Mall.

Features a 3-course prix fixe menu with choices for each course, Hand-crafted, seasonal cocktails featuring artisanal spirits and local ingredients show the talent of our incredible bar team who make our restaurant spring to life.

The variety of produce and meats grown on their 425 acre certified Organic farm allows Chef de Cusine Heraclio Garza Silva a limitless palette of flavors, colors, and textures from which to build their award-winning cuisine.

Cost: $75+gratuity, tax and alcohol

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Julie

Dined 6 days ago

Best meal I’ve had out in a long, long time. Delicate flavors, wholesome food, and non-pretentious environment. This will be our new go to anniversary dinner place.

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VALENTINE'S DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION

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Heritage Mulefoot Pork "Dirt Dinner"

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Graduation Week

BRUTØ

4.8

4.8 (32)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

The heart of BRUTØ lies in our hearth, a live fire sustained by oak wood and manned by our chefs from open to close each and every day. You’ll find that our menu is centered around brutalist ideas, curated thoughtfully and carefully in a way that encourages little to no waste between our tasting counter and our bar program. Our efforts in sustainable practices are showcased through our vast fermentation program and our commitment to locality by way of partnerships with our local farmers and ranchers. BRUTØ's intimate setting offers the opportunity to witness each and every step in the culinary process up close.

BRUTØ is located inside of Free Market on the Dairy Block of downtown Denver. The dining room consists of an intimate chef's counter that faces into our open kitchen. Make a reservation to join us for our Chef's Tasting Menu Tuesday-Sunday evenings.

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Lauren

Dined on 2 Jan 2025

Brutø is next-level dining—seriously, what a ride! From the second you walk in, it’s clear this place isn’t messing around. The vibe? Modern, cozy, and a little edgy, like it knows it’s cool but doesn’t need to try too hard. Even the plates, bowls, and cutlery were so on point that I caught myself thinking, “I need to step up my dinnerware game.” We went big with the 11-course tasting menu, and wow—just wow. Each course was like opening a little gift, perfectly wrapped and full of surprises. Every single dish had a story, a purpose, and a whole lot of heart behind it. You could feel the thought and care that went into not just the food, but the entire experience. The flavors were bold and inventive but somehow still comforting. Oh, and everything? Sustainable in some way, which made me love this place even more. And Lauren, our expert in literally everything…absolute rockstar! She didn’t just bring us food; she brought us into the food. The way she described each dish and wine pairing—like she was giving us the inside scoop on a masterpiece—made the whole night feel like a VIP event. Plus, her energy was infectious. You could tell she loved what she was doing, and it made all the difference. This isn’t just dinner; it’s a full-on experience. Brutø is the kind of place that makes you want to tell everyone you know about it and then book your next visit before you’ve even left. I’m counting the days until I can go back and hopefully see Lauren again. If you’re on the fence—go. Just go. You’ll thank me later.

Rioja

4.7

4.7 (10459)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

Chef Jennifer Jasinski's creatively inspired food is influenced by local seasonal products. Rioja is simple, pure food that emphasizes bright flavors and textures. The wines are a collection of fun interesting varietals that complement the cuisine.

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Marni

Dined 5 days ago

My son and his girlfriend treated me for My birthday. He wanted to try just about everything. We ordered a Rioja salad which I loved and we ordered 1/2 orders of the pastas just to try them all. The 2 favorites were the pappardelle with pork and the artichoke tortelloni. We ordered the bacon wrapped cod, the braised short rib (my favorite) and the octopus which was soft and cooked to perfection as entrees. Dessert was a butterscotch buddino and the chocolate citrus mousse. All was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. Super friendly staff as well and very attentive. Would highly recommend giving Rioja a try.

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Amish Natural Chicken

River and Woods Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (882)

$31 to $50

Comfort Food

Boulder

About the restaurant

Located in an historic miner's cabin on Pearl Street, River and Woods serves Colorado Comfort Cuisine. The culinary team prepares whimsical interpretations of traditional comfort food and a carefully curated boutique bar program rounds out the River and Woods experience. With incredible weekend brunches, fun daily happy hour specials, live music, outdoor dining and an emphasis in local farm partners, and sustainable sourcing, River and Woods has been elevating comfort food since 2016! River and Woods also hosts private parties and special events.

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SuzetteVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing experience, awesome service, great food, and we loved the campfire dessert.

Kachka

4.8

4.8 (2269)

$31 to $50

Eastern European

SE Portland

About the restaurant

Kachka features an award-winning menu of post-soviet inspired dishes including famous dishes such as the Herring under a fur coat, Rabbit in a clay pot, dumplings and much more. The restaurant is an homage to the dishes our chef/owner grew up eating. Kachka is open for indoor onsite dining. Walk-in lounge and bar seating are also available.

Our Lavka grocery is open from 11am-9pm daily with counter service ordering from our Lavka cafe and deli available from 11-3. Seating is first come first serve on our upper patio or indoor lounge tables.

We have proudly replaced tipping with a 22% service fee in order to provide a base wage of $25 per hour and free healthcare for all employees. More information is available at kachkapdx.com/wage-equity

For more info about Kachka, and our deli Lavka please visit our website: https://www.kachkapdx.com/about-us

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Trisha

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food and drinks! Helpful and attentive staff.

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