Restaurants in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs has an excellent variety of above-average restaurants, with a good sampling of Continental cuisine, Mexican restaurants, and steak joints. See also the section on dinner theaters in “Nightlife”.
Inexpensive -- Stalwart eateries for those on a budget include a pair of Manitou Springs favorites: Dutch Kitchen, 1025 Manitou Ave. (tel. 719/685-9962), serving plump sandwiches, hearty dinners, and killer homemade pies since 1959; and the Keg Bar & Grill, 730 Manitou Ave. (tel. 719/685-9531), serving burgers and sandwiches for lunch and steaks and seafood for dinner, with a locally famous berry salad available during both meals.
Family-Friendly Restaurants
Edelweiss Restaurant -- Kids will enjoy the strolling musicians who play German folk music on weekends, and they’ll love the apple and cherry strudels.
Giuseppe’s Old Depot Restaurant -- An original locomotive stands outside this old Denver & Rio Grande Railroad station. Most kids will adore the spaghetti and pizza.
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Adam’s Mountain Cafe
Since 1984, Adam's has been the place to hit for vegetarian—but not exclusively vegetarian—food in Manitou Springs. A sign at each table explains why the food takes so long: The kitchen doesn't take any shortcuts, as everything is prepared fresh to order. The casual creekside…$$West of Downtown - New American
Cliff House Dining Room
The historic Cliff House hits all of the right notes with its resident restaurant, with an emphasis on expertly crafted game dishes like bacon-wrapped elk ribeye with brussels sprouts with a hint horseradish. Breakfast is traditional American, and lunch is more casual, with quiche,…$$$West of Downtown - Microbrewery
Ivywild School
Newly opened in 2013, Ivywild School saw its last students in 2009 after a 93-year run, and underwent a $5 million makeover into a culinary destination and emerging community hub. Today it houses several eateries, including the pub and taproom for award-winning Bristol Brewing…$$South of Downtown - Hawaiian Tacos
La’au’s
Hawaiian and tacos don't feel like a match made in Honolulu or Mexico City, let alone Colorado Springs, but this unlikely combination works well at this fun spot near the Colorado College campus. The menu is simple: take your pick of tacos, a bowl, burrito, or salad, add a meat from…$Downtown - New American
Ritz Grill
The Ritz has been a Tejon Street institution for more than 15 years. Countless business lunches, happy hours, and late-night snacks later, the Ritz has seen a long list of its downtown peers come and go, but it still packs people in with creative burgers and salads and entrees with…$$Downtown - Cajun
Springs Orleans
This contemporary Cajun eatery at the new Mining Exchange hotel has earned a fast local following, thanks to a social atmosphere, low-key piano, and delectable interpretations of bayou classics. Beyond the gumbo, blackened catfish, and red beans and rice, the menu also offers pasta…$$$Downtown - New American
The Blue Star
Since 1995, The Blue Star has elevated the Colorado Springs dining scene to a higher level, and it's an excellent choice for foodies. The menu changes monthly, and there are nightly specials depending on what's fresh and in season. Clever pairings like butternut squash and shiitake…$$$South of Downtown - New American/Continental
The Broadmoor
The Broadmoor is the historic heart of Colorado Springs' time-tested tourism industry, and its dining is a huge highlight. There are no less than 19 restaurants, lounges, and cafes to pick from at the landmark resort, and I highly recommend having at least one meal here to experience…$$$Broadmoor Area - Steaks
The Famous
This swank spot feels like it belongs in a bigger city, but the food makes it one of the best eateries downtown. With a focus on top-quality beef from the Midwest and lamb, pork, and chicken from Colorado, The Famous is rightfully in line with its moniker for carnivores. Lighter fare…$$$Downtown - New American
The Warehouse
Dubbed a “restaurant and gallery,” this converted—you guessed it—warehouse on the southern fringe of downtown has some of the best food in the city and artwork inside and out. The kitchen plates up a wide range of creative cuisine, with influences near and far: for starters, there's…$$$Downtown
