Nobie's

"There’s no place like home, and no one knows this better than a Cancer. Their ruling planet, the moon, rules home life, so they should head to a restaurant that feels like it could be attached to their living room. Nobie’s is a farm-to-table restaurant in a tiny house in Montrose, where there’s always something new, unexpected, and hopefully doled out with silver tongs. Dishes like the roasted chicken and bolognese pasta feel like something you could make in your kitchen, but better. And while Nobie’s doesn’t have that ultra-fluffy blanket that Cancers love, it’s still the sort of cozy place they would enjoy enough to leave their own homes. Nobie's opens reservations four weeks in advance. Mark your calendar, because prime-time reservations get snatched up like the very good Texas tartare. If you miss the reservation drop, put yourself on the waitlist for your desired date and hope for the best. Or try swinging by right when they open for a seat at the bar." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"Dining at Nobie’s is always fun. Maybe it’s because the casual American small plates spot has as killer of a record collection as they do cocktails. Or maybe, because like a great house party, it’s in a bungalow in Montrose. Everyone here seems a bit loose as they slosh drinks, laugh, and attempt to chat over the blaring music, so just go along with it. Break in a first date over buttery pull-apart milk bread, snacks like spinach dip with focaccia, and some pasta from their rotating dinner menu. Or, change from the sharing tiny dishes route and veer into the HOV lane with a whole fried crispy chicken in truffle jus, priced at a cheeky $69. Nobie's opens reservations four weeks in advance. Mark your calendar, because prime-time reservations get snatched up like the very good Texas tartare. If you miss the reservation drop, put yourself on the waitlist for your desired date and hope for the best. Or try swinging by right when they open for a seat at the bar." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, julie takahashi

"Set within a 1930s bungalow, this Montrose gem and Michelin Bib Gourmand exudes intimacy and charm, making it a perfect pick for a relaxed date night at a great value. The husband-and-wife team behind the operation has created an inviting vibe, complete with a cranked-up record player and dim lighting. Nobie’s ever-changing menu keeps diners coming back with standout dishes like Nonno’s Pasta, which has earned a devoted following, much like the restaurant’s iconic, always-evolving pies." - Brianna Griff, Brittany Britto Garley

"Recognized with a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide." - Courtney E. Smith

"Inspired by Nobie’s chef and co-owner Martin Stayer’s grandmother, this Montrose restaurant brings a homey feel to a former bungalow with comforting dishes with culinary flair and a funky vinyl soundtrack. The fluctuating menu here keeps things interesting, but diners can expect dishes like super-fresh raw oysters, pull-apart milk bread with smoked trout roe, whole fried chicken dinners to share, and Nonno’s pasta — a stellar tagliatelle Bolognese that, thankfully, isn’t going anywhere. Dessert here also has a cult following, with a diner-favorite olive oil cake and a rotating selection of pies." - Brittany Britto Garley