There is no shortage of great places to eat in Colorado Springs. Whether you're looking for a fine dining experience or breakfast at the local greasy spoon, it's here. We've provided a short list of choices in all price ranges, styles and ethnicities. Although this is only a smattering, it will get you started on the right foot. Bon Apetit!
Area Code for Phone Numbers is (719) unless noted otherwise Use Google Maps to Find These Locations/Get Directions
FINE DINING
The Pepper Tree - One of the finest restaurants in town! Incredible pepper steaks and more! Pampered by great service and a beautiful view. A must for special occasions! Reservations needed.
888 West Mareno drive......471-4888
Briarhurst Manor - Landmark restaurant in a historic Manor House. Chef-owned and award-winning. Contemporary dress.
404 Manitou Ave.......685-1864
The Broadmoor Hotel
Charles Court / The Broadmoor - English manor house decor of quiet elegance. A la carte dining, breakfast, luncheon and dinner served. Coat and tie required after 5:30pm. Reservations recommended.
One Lake Cir.......634-771, 1-800-634-7711
Main Dining Room- Original grand dining room. Daily breakfast, delightful casual-attire Sunday Brunch. Reservations recommended. Dinner dancing during the summer. Coat and tie after 5:00pm.
One Lake Circle.......634-7711, 1-800-634-7711
The Penrose Room - Edwardian decor, located atop Broadmoor South building. Splendid city and mountain view. Elegant dining and dinner dance music. Coat and tie after 5:00pm.
One Lake Circle.......634-7711, 1-800-634-7711
The Dale Street Cafe - Colorado Springs Most Romantic Restaurant. Featuring Fresh and Unique Dishes. Contempoary Eurpean Cuisine, Unique Vegiterian Selections, Extensive Wine List and Full Bar. 115 E. Dale Street.......578-9898
Craftwood Inn - Historic coppersmith ship. Serving Colorado Cuisine, elk, venison, quail, rabbit, pheasant, caribou, antelope, steaks, seafood and vegetarian. Superb wine list. Casual elegance.
404 El Paso Blvd.......685-900
The Pampered Palate - Creative cuisine for adventurous diners. Monthly changing theme cuisine. Reasonable priced wine and beer. Daily appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pastas and desserts. Small banquets & catering.
2625 W. Colorado Ave.......632-9299
AMERICAN
The Mason Jar - Traditional American Specialties (Chicken fried steak house specialty) Fresh Appetizers, Homemade desserts, full service bar. Lunch and dinner daily
2925 W.Colo Ave. (Colo at 30th)........632-4820
The Hungry Farmer - Chicken, shrimp, ribs, steaks, seafood, lobster, veal and specialty items. Lunch features 45 selections. Dinner nightly. Banquet facilities available.
575 Garden of the Gods Rd.......598-7622
Stagecoach Steak and Ale House - Original stage stop/ rustic Victorian/ western fare/ buffalo, steaks, prime rib, rotisserie chicken, pasta, seafood, vegetarian dishes
702 Manitou Ave. Box 202 Manitou Springs.....685-9400
The Ritz - Extensive menu, full bar, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Reservations accepted.
15 S. Tejon St.......635-8484
Beckett's Brewhouse and Restaurant - Handcrafted beers made especially for Beckett's/ quality American fare featuring ribs, fish, rotisserie chicken, salads, steaks & sandwiches/ live entertainment Thur, Fri, Sat
128 S. Tejon Street..... 633-3230
Rookies - A broad selection of exquisite foods from tender steaks to freash seafood to a variety of chicken dishes! The atmoshere is unlike any other! Check out the great patio!
1747 S. 8th Street.......473-6364
PIZZA PLACES
Fargo's Pizza Co. - One of the world's largest pizza restaurants with seating for 500 guest. Victorian period two story building. Large party reservations. Game room and large salad bar.
2910 E. Platte Ave.......473-5540
Panino's - Full Italian menu featuring the world famous Panino!
They also serve great pizza, calzones and pasta!
Downtown-633-7452......604 N Tejon
Broadmoor/Skyway-635-1188.....1723 S. 8th St.
BeauJo's Pizza - Home of the "Mountain Pie...Colorado Style Pizza." Thick crusts heaped Pikes Peak high with ingredients. A Colorado tradition! Lunch buffet Monday thru Friday.
2415 West Colorado.......442-0270 New one on Union BLVD!
Giovanni's Pizza - ALL the pizza you can eat. $2.99- 7 days a week. Free hotel delivery.
3536 N. Academy Blvd.......597-7001
Old Chicago Beer, Pasta & Pizza - Deep dish pizza, Italian specials, salads and sandwiches. "World Beer Tour" of 114 beers. Take out. Sports HDQ. Lunch and dinner daily.
118 N. Tejon St........634-8812
7115 Commerce Center Dr.......593-7678
4110 North Acadmey Blvd.......536-0633
GREAT STEAKS
Steaksmith - Voted for the last three years in Gazette Telegraph as all-time favorite restaurant. Best steaks, best seafood, best dinner and best service in Colorado Springs.
3802 Maizeland Rd.......596-9300
The Three Thieves - Great Steaks, Prime Rib and Lobster! Excellent ambiance(great for dates)
1020 E Filmore......634-7908
Stuart Anderson's Black Angus Restaurant - Tender steaks, prime rib and fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner. Reservations suggested. Stu's Sports Bar inside.
3330 N. Academy Blvd.......574-7500
Smuggler's Inn - Superb steaks, prime rib & seafood. Comfortable, casual atmosphere. Great soup and salad bar. Excellent happy hour in the lounge. Serving lunch and dinner.
2703 E. Fountain Blvd.......475-8021
Outback Steakhouse - Great food - thick steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, fresh cut french fries, homemade croutons and salad dressings, fresh baked brownies, and chocolate sauce meticulously prepared.
7065 Commerce Center Dr.......590-6220
SEAFOOD
The Fish Market - Great Seafood! Featuring fresh catches, Steaks, chicken and pasta. Live entertainment, Oyster Bar and Fish Market
775 W Bijou.....520-3474
The Hatchcover Restuarant - Colorado Springs' premier seafood restaurant with specialties in steak and prime rib. Large selection of fresh fish daily.
252 E. Cheyenne Mtn Blvd......576-5223
New South Whales - Fresh seafood daily! One of the best seafood restaurants in town, Lobster, King crab and fresh fish specials!
5905 Corporate Drive (off of I-25).....260-6555
Red Lobster - Delicious freshly prepared seafood. Grilled, broiled, steamed and fried. Satisfying prices. Fine fresh fish, live Maine lobster & tender juicy shrimp. Friendly courteous service.
4925 N. Academy Blvd.......594-9494 275 S. Academy Blvd.......591-0771
BBQ
Red Hot & Blue Memphis Pit Bar-B-Que - Southern Barb-B-Que at its finest!!
Great Food, Atmoshere and Fun Bar!! The Surfer Stops here often!!
4290 N. Academy Blvd.......593-0300
County Line Barbeque - Classic 1940's Roadhouse. Authentic barbeque brisket, ribs, chicken, grilled steaks and fish complete with home-made trimmings. Full-service bar, party rooms, catering and takeout. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
3350 N. Chesnut St. (1-25 exit 145).......578-1940
Howard's Pit BBQ - BBQ chicken and ribs, seafood, steaks, salads and kids menu. Banquet facilities for 15 to 115. Full bar, family dining and catering to 2,000.
3019 W. Colorado Ave.......473-7427
Tony Roma's - BBQ chicken and ribs, seafood, steaks, salads and more. Banquet facilities, family dining, catering and kids menu.
3956 N. Academy.......637-0400
ITALIAN
Carrabbas Italian Grill -Featuring grilled seafood and chicken over several types of pasta
7120 Campus Dr......264-0401
Antonios Italian Restaurant - Featuring fresh seafood & traditional Italian dishes including homemade pastas, chicken, veal, vegetarian cuisine and our famous Italian bread baked fresh daily. Banquets and catering.
301 Garden of the Gods Rd......531-7177
Giuseppe's Old Depot Restaurant - Restored Denver and Rio Grande train station. Full American and Italian menu. Sandwiches, pizza, great salad bar, cocktails and children's menu. Large groups welcome.
10 S. Sierra Madre St.......635-3111
Luigi's Restaurant - Family owned and operated since 1958. Italian cuisine, family atmosphere and nightly specials. Closed Mondays
947 S. Tejon St.......632-7339
The Macaroni Grill - A festive Italian restaurant specializing in Northern Italiam cuisine. Serving a multitude of pasta dishes as well as pizza, chicken and fresh seafood!
7605 N Academy Blvd.......593-8877
MEXICAN
Henri's Mexican Food - Henri's is famous for their authentic Mexican food & original Margaritas. Family owned since 1947.
2427 W. Colorado Ave.......634-9031
New Location on North Academy Soon!
Jose Muldoon's - Mexican-American. Casual atmosphere. Santa Fe style blue corn tortilla specialties, beef and chicken fajitas, burgers, sandwiches and salad bar. Sunday brunch and entertainment.
222 N. Tejon St.......636-2311
Nemeth's El Tejon Restaurant & Catering - Best Mexican food. Colorado Style enchiladas and margaritas. Established 1952. Private rooms, catering to buses, reunions, weddings - your location or ours. Family dining welcome.
1005 S. Tejon St.......471-0240
Navajo Hogan - Serves Colorado Springs' finest southwestern cuisine. You won't walk away hungry!
2817 N. Nevada Ave........634-3865
El Nopal - Authentic Mexican Food in an elegant setting!
2500 E. Platte Pl........635-5353
EUROPEAN
Oma's Haus - Serving authentic German cuisine. Our cook was born and raised in Wiesbaden Germany. The operating hours are 11 am til 2:30 pm then 4 pm till 8:30 Tuesday thru Saturday
405 North Union.......473-9558
Uwe's German Restaurant - Best German food in Colorado Springs. Jaegerschnitzel, Wiener Schnitzel, Bratwurst, Cordon Bleu and more. We serve imported and domestic beer and wines.
31 N. Iowa Ave.......475-1611
Edelweiss Restaurant - German & continental cuisine. Quaint Bavarian atmosphere. Full bar service, outside patios, fireplaces and strolling musicians on weekends.
34 E. Ramona Ave.......633-2220
La Creperie - A gourmet restaurant in the tradition of French execellence. Great Crepes and wonderful specials. If you love French food, you have to visit La Creperie!
204 North Tejon.......632-0894(downtown)
La Petite Maison - Intimate dining in a restored older house. Contemporary cuisine with a French background.
1015 W. Colorado Ave.......632-4887
CHINESE
China Village - Great Chinese Food. Great Place to take a part of Family. They also deliver!
203 N. Union Blvd......475-8299
Imperial Wok - Elegant Chinesse Dining. Unique and delightful Dishes, for something new in Chinese, try the Wok!
5674 N Academy Blvd.......548-0300
JAPANESE
Suehiro Japanese Restaurant and Steak House - Enjoy a total Japanese environment; including, Steakhouse, Tea Room Teppan Cooking and Sushi Bar! Great Food!
1887 S Nevada Av.........447-8998
4331 N Academy Blvd.....593-1800
Jun Japanese Restaurant - Great tempura, Terikaki and the best Sushi in town!! 1760 Dublin Blvd.........531-9368
Tsukasa - Tsukasa's Sushi bar is fresh, healthy and delicious Sushi. Our Chef, Shinja, trained by the best in Japan!
2628 West Colorado Ave........471-2379
KOREAN
Sang Chang House - Great Korean Food-Chicken, Beef, Pork and incredible soups. You have to try this one!
3659 Austin Bluffs........598-1707
Mongolian BBQ - Located @ Circle and Fountain
Wild and spicy, do I need to say more, Check it out, its worth the trip!
LUNCH SPOTS
Margos Vienna Station-The Best Hotdogs in Town(Hands Down!). Try the Chicago, Texas, Polish, Bratworst and don't forget the chilli cheese fries! One of the best lunch spots in town!!
2907 N Nevada Ave.........473-2502
3442 W Colorado Ave.....630-7453
3748 Astrozon Blvd.....392-0001
House Of Yakitori - A great lunch spot! Very quick service and great food! Everybody Loves a Yak!
2431 N Union blvd.....630-7507
16 E Bijou(Downtown)...578-0915
Sheldons Luncheonette The Biggest and Best roast beef sandwiches in town-Get there early, fills up fast!
204 Mount View Ln......599-0887
Canterbury Cheese - Deli sandwiches, box lunches, picnics, soup, salad bar, fruit, gormet cheeses, crackers, whle bean coffee, espresso, cappuccino and latte. Sit down or carry-out.
26 N. Tejon St.......635-3337
Conway's Red Top Restaurant - Serving satisfied customers for over 50 years. Chosen by Taste of America as one of the 5 best hamburgers in America.
1520 S. Nevada.......633-2444
390 N. Circle.......630-1566
3589 N. Carefree Cir.......596-6444
New Store on Filmore Blvd too!!
McAllisters - Lunch and evening dining from 11am to 9:30pm Mon-Sat. Comfortable atmosphere, good food and beverages. A downtown tradition.
15 E. Vermijo.......636-0583
BREAKFAST PLACES
Mountain Shadows - Great Breafast Place! Lots of choices and large portions! If your hungry for breakfast, skip the Dennys and try here!
3345 N Academy Blvd.........573-0826
2223 W. Colorado.........633-2122
Colorado Springs Omlette Parlor - "Best omlettes in the west!" Open for breakfast and lunch. Patio dining available.
900 E. Fillmore St.......633-7770
Gunther Toody's - Great Breakfast($2.99 specials) 50's kind of dinner, fun for lunch too-try the blue plate special
3952 N Academy Blvd......507-1950
MISC.
Mona Lisa Gourmet Cafe & Fondue - Something Wild, Different and New(not really 70's style). Great Fondue-Try it you will love it! It's...an experience!
733 Manitou Ave(Manitou).......685-0277
Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama Dinner Theatre - Chicken and BBQ ribs with free seconds, then relaxe and enjoy the show!
444 Ruxton Ave. Manitou Springs..... 685-5104 685-5572
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. - Located downtown in the historic Cheyenne Building. Featuring fresh, handcrafted beers, traditional pub fare, wood-roasted specialties in a casual relaxed environment. Sorry, reservations not accepted. New Phantom Canyon coming to the north part of town (Union &Academy)!
2 E. Pikes Peak Ave.......635-2800
Tajine Alami - Pull off your shoes and enter the exotic world of Moroccan food - or sit at a regular table if you prefer. Serving Lamb, chicken, pastries and other Moroccan pepared dishes!
10 Old Man's Trial, Manitou Springs......685-1119
Flying W Ranch - Great food, Western stage show, western town, summer-time BBQ with beef chuckwagon suppers. Wintertime steak house with steaks, trout, smoked chicken, ribs and brisket. Reservations necessary.
3330 Chuckwagon Rd.......598-4000