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Colorado Springs Map: Craftwood InnCraftwood Inn Frommer's Exceptional

Cuisine Colorado Cuisine
Hours Daily 5:30-8:30pm
Address
404 El Paso Blvd
Location Manitou Springs
Transportation Turn north off Manitou Ave. onto Mayfair Ave., go uphill 1 block, and turn left onto El Paso Blvd.; the Craftwood is on your right
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 719/685-9000
Prices Main courses $18-$38
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

Ensconced in an English Tudor building with beamed ceilings, stained-glass windows, and a copper-hooded fireplace, the casually elegant Craftwood Inn, built in 1912, was originally a coppersmith's shop. Today this excellent restaurant specializes in regional game and also offers steak, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. The extensive selection of game -- elk, venison, pheasant, quail, caribou, antelope, wild boar, ostrich, and buffalo -- attracts the most acclaim. We especially recommend grilled Rocky Mountain elk steak (when available), marinated in herb and smoke-infused oil, and served with a cabernet sauvignon hunter's sauce. The adventurous might opt for the wild grill: elk, antelope, and venison, each accompanied by a distinctive sauce. Be sure to save room for one of the superb -- and somewhat unusual -- desserts, such as jalapeño white-chocolate mousse with raspberry sauce, or prickly pear sorbet. The outdoor patio provides wonderful views of Pikes Peak.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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