Restaurants in Colorado Springs

Located in the tiny valley of Manitou Springs, a few miles west of Colorado Springs, The Briarhurst Manor Estate is a beautiful historic Victorian English country manor house that provides a spectacular venue for weddings and receptions of all sizes. Built in 1976 by Dr. William Bell, the founder of Manitou Springs, the stately Briarhurst Manor Estate is a full-service restaurant that serves award-winning Colorado cuisine in an extraordinary atmosphere with spectacular views of the Garden of the Gods and Pike's Peak. The pink sandstone manor house has more than five acres of manicured gardens, lawns and a babbling brook with the Victorian English Country Manor Estate and the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop. The restaurant can be used for private receptions of up to 500 guests in nine different dining rooms, all of which have awe-inspiring views.

404 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, Phone: 719-685-1864

Carlos’ Bistro and Wine Bar is a casual and relaxed restaurant owned by Carlos and Marcia that is renowned for their tantalizing menu of global cuisine and wines and exceptional customer service. Showcasing the creativity and passion of Peruvian Chef-Proprietor Carlos Echeandia, the menu features a range of internationally-inspired dishes with playful twists, all of which are prepared using the finest artisanal, sustainable and organic products available. The daily-changing and seasonal menu feature signature dishes such as mussels and clams in chardonnay cream sauce served with roasted vegetables and kale and mahi-mahi with walnut pesto in a red pepper beurre blanc. The award-winning cuisine is accompanied by a variety of global wines, craft beers, and handcrafted cocktails.

1025 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, Phone: 719-471-2905

Caspian Cafe brings a piece of the sunny Mediterranean to Colorado Springs with a menu of Greek and Turkish cuisine accompanied by belly dancers. The casually elegant eatery is helmed by Chef Daniel White who prepares dishes with rich flavors and tastes from France, Greece and the Middle East such as Steak Niçoise, gyros packed with succulent meats and salads, falafel, and shish taouk. Belly dancers provide evening entertainment, and a private dining area is available for special celebrations such as banquets. A full-service bar offers a range of libations including fine wines from around the world that can be enjoyed by the glass or bottle, craft beers, handcrafted cocktails, and other drinks.

4375 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, Phone: 719-528-1155

Located in the historic The Cliff House at Pikes Peak hotel, the Cliff House Dining Room is an elegant restaurant that serves upscale New American cuisine and an award-winning wine list in a cozy, romantic atmosphere. Set against a backdrop of spectacular Rocky Mountain vistas and exuding the charm and grace of the Victorian era, the restaurant features damask-covered tables with Christofle Hotel flatware and Riedel crystal wine glasses and walls adorned with oil paintings by local legend C.H. Rockey. The menu follows suit with signature dishes such as Butternut Gnocchi and Wild Mushroom Ragout, New England Clam Chowder, Rocky Mountain Trout, and Grilled Wapiti Elk Chop, accompanied by an extensive wine list of exceptional vintages from around the world.

306 Cañon Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, Phone: 719-785-2415

Restaurants For a Date

Located in the University Village Colorado shopping center, the Cowboy Star Restaurant And Butcher Shop offer a unique dining experience and exceptional hospitality and service. The restaurant features cowboy-chic décor, an exhibition-style kitchen, and linen-clad tables. The eatery prides itself on using freshly sourced ingredients such as sustainably-sourced meat from a Certified Humane Angus herd, and fresh herbs and vegetables from regional farms and producers. Signature dishes include glazed Maine lobster, pan-roasted veal sweetbreads, and rabbit sausage. The cuisine is accompanied by fine wines from around the world, craft beers by the bottle and on tap, and curated cocktails.

5198 N Nevada Ave #150, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, Phone: 719-639-7440

Located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, the Famous Steak House is one of Colorado Springs’ finest dining establishments. The elegantly furnished restaurant serves an award-winning menu of exceptional cuisine featuring prime steaks, fresh seafood and fish, handmade pasta and sauces, and fresh salads. The restaurant’s premium wine and piano bar serve an extensive list of wines by the bottle and glass, craft beers from around the world, signature cocktails, and over 30 Colorado spirits. The stylish Chicago-style steak joint boasts an old-school vibe and hosts live piano music on most nights of the week.

31 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Phone: 719-227-7333

Located in beautiful historic Old Colorado City, Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna is an authentic Greek taverna that serves traditional Greek and Mediterranean fare in a casual and relaxed setting. Established in 1997, Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna serves delicious and innovative Greek cuisine prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options, and a special children’s menu. Using age-old family recipes passed down from the Greek island of Chios in the Northern Aegean Sea, Jake Topakas prepares signature dishes such as grilled octopus, saganaki, spanakopita, souvlaki, gyros, and stifado. Don’t miss homemade desserts like baklava, and stuffed figs.

2616 Colorado Ave #24, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, Phone: 719-633-0406

Blending traditional side-table flambé cooking with nouveau cuisine in an elegant and refined atmosphere, Joseph's Fine Dining epitomizes an excellent dining experience. Featuring blonde-wood décor, crisp white tablecloths, and gleaming silverware, the restaurant exudes an air of style and sophistication, with professional wait staff on hand to provide world-class service. The menu boasts expertly prepared dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, such as pepper steak Flambé, crab-stuffed chicken marsala, scallops, and lobster tortellini, and mahi-mahi croute amande. Dishes can be paired with a selection of fine wines from around the world, and the full-service bar also offers craft beers on tap and by the bottle, handcrafted cocktails, and imported spirits.

1603 S 8th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, Phone: 719-630-3631

Owned by native Italian Chef Giuliano Casulli, La Bella Vita Ristorante Italiano is an authentic Italian restaurant and neighborhood favorite in Colorado Springs that serves elevated Northern and Southern Italian cuisine in a relaxed setting. Exuding an Old-World charm, the family-friendly restaurant focuses on using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, preparing each dish from scratch according to age-old family recipes and serving them with passion and flair. Guests can tuck into plates of antipasti, appetizers and other starters, such as Cozze Fresche Marinara, Calamari Fritti, and Burrata alla Bella Vita before enjoying entrées of Vitello Marsala, Pollo Parmigiana, or Fettuccine Vodka con Salsiccia. Classic Italian wines accompany the cuisine, along with curated cocktails and imported spirits.

4475 Northpark Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, Phone: 719-260-4730

Located at the Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs, the Lake Terrace Dining Room is an elegant dining establishment that serves classic weekday breakfast and an extensive Sunday brunch buffet with live music. Set on the mezzanine level with beautiful views, the Lake Terrace Dining Room offers an elegant and stylish spot for breakfast with an a la carte menu designed to satisfy every appetite, which includes Colorado specialties and mouth-watering griddle selections. Enticing selections range from traditional European breakfasts include a Smothered Green Chili Breakfast Burrito, Seven Falls Steak & Eggs Breakfast, Colorado Red Trout, and Prime Rib Hash & Eggs, accompanied by freshly brewed coffee and imported teas.

1 Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, Phone: 719-577-5771