10 Great Restaurants in Colorado Springs

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is a fantastic choice for seafood lovers who want to ensure their dinner comes from sustainable sources. The city centre restaurant works with specially selected fisheries that follow sustainability best practices. They also use high-tech delivery systems to ensure diners can eat super-fresh fish, even while far from the coast.

The menu features an amazing range of shellfish and other fruits of the sea. Couples looking for romance can enjoy caviar blinis, while adventurous diners can go all out with an extravagant sharing platter. With delicious food but a lively atmosphere, diners get the best of both worlds—it’s fine-dining food without the stuffiness.

Four by Brother Luck is the brainchild of Brother Luck, the celebrity chef who’s appeared on shows like Top Chef and Beat Bobby Flay. His American restaurant, a 5-minute walk from Monument Valley Park, puts his culinary skills on full display with a seasonal menu. Diners can order as many courses as they want, but the team recommends the 4-course tasting menu to really see what this chef and his team can do.

The cuisine is a fantastic fusion—easygoing dishes like jalapeno poppers sit alongside the more showy boar shoulder pasta and salmon with a kiwi relish. The menu changes regularly, so you can rest assured that you’ll be feasting on the freshest possible produce.

The Rabbit Hole is an unusual place housed in a former morgue, but don’t let that put you off—it’s all part of the fun. Descend some subway steps city centre and allow yourself to be transported to a Wonderland-inspired grotto decorated with gothic flair. It’s a great place to come if you want something different from typical chain restaurants. It's new American cuisine at its most interesting.

Start your meal by sharing some starters before moving on to the main event. Choose from entrees like ribeye steak, duck confit, or gourmet mac ’n’ cheese. Seasonal specials change regularly. The food is 5-star quality, but there’s no dress code, so you can come as you are.

Shuga’s is a small café-style restaurant in south Colorado Springs with an eccentric interior design. Origami cranes hang from the ceiling, and an eclectic mixture of pictures, paintings, and posters line the walls.

The menu at Shuga’s is small and focuses mostly on soups, salads, and sandwiches. Highlights include the Cuban Mojo sandwich (roasted pork, black forest ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickle) and the South American coconut shrimp soup. Can’t decide? The Shuga’s Favourite Café Tray comes with a good selection of the staff’s favourites, so you don’t have to choose. The menu also has an excellent range of beers, wines, and cocktails. Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday.

Warehouse Restaurant & Gallery is operated by a husband and wife who are passionate about fresh, local, and seasonal produce. It’s about a mile from city centre Colorado Springs. The menu changes to reflect the seasons but has its roots in home cooking. Expect dishes like Italian-style veal osso buco, grilled duck breast with a beer and mustard sauce, and classic American hamburgers with hushpuppies.

There’s a good range of beers on tap, a pretty extensive wine list, and excellent cocktails. As you sip your drink and wait for your food, you can admire the artwork hanging in the gallery space.

TILL Area Bistro & Bar is a good choice for diners who want quality food but a laid-back atmosphere. Start by ordering a drink from the beer list, cocktail menu, or extensive wine list while you decide what to eat. There’s a range of starters available (they’re half-price during happy hour) and a wonderful selection of entrees.

If you’re unsure what to order or want to leave it up to fate, go for the chef’s dinner. This 4-course tasting menu is a great way to discover the highlights of the menu, and the paired wines make it extra special. For fresh, seasonal ingredients cooked to perfection, this south Colorado Springs restaurant is an ideal choice.

503W is an excellent destination for beer lovers who want good craft beer and delicious pub grub. You’ll find it just west of the Monument Valley Highway. The food has an Asian-fusion focus, featuring flavor-packed dishes like Korean tacos and Thai noodle bowls. Hamburgers and fried chicken sandwiches are available if you don’t mind getting messy, and poke bowls are a good option for the health-conscious diner.

The real draw of 503W is its extensive drinks list. With an ever-changing selection of draft beers and a range of bottles from all over the world, beer aficionados certainly have plenty of choice. Craft cocktails, wine, and soft drinks are also on offer.

Carlos’ Bistro is about a 5-minute drive from city centre Colorado Springs and is known throughout the city for its welcoming service and high-quality food. Carlos will greet you on arrival and take you to your table. Don’t let the family-style service fool you; there is truly excellent food on offer here.

You’ll be presented with a wide-ranging menu that’s in part inspired by Carlos’ Peruvian heritage. Starters like caviar, frogs’ legs, and oysters are beautifully prepared. Follow up with prime filet mignon, Wagyu ribeye, or Carlos’ signature California duck breast. The food menu is accompanied by an impressive selection of fine wines and spirits. Come for a special occasion—you won’t regret it.

Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop is the place to be if you’re looking for quality steak. This sophisticated steakhouse serves Angus beef cooked fresh to order with locally sourced ingredients. Order a cut of your choice with a sauce and a side, or add scallops to make it a surf ’n’ turf special. If you’re not in the mood for steak, don’t worry—beautiful seafood dishes are on the menu too. Desserts are made in-house to round off your meal in style.

The restaurant is in Northeast Colorado Springs. It’s a little bit out of the city centre, but it only takes around 10 minutes by car, and it’s definitely worth the extra effort.

The Margarita at Pine Creek serves Mexican fusion food with an emphasis on local, seasonal produce. The dinner menu changes daily to ensure the chefs always use the freshest ingredients available. Diners can order a la carte or be surprised with a set 3- or 4-course menu chosen by the chef. Lunch menus also change weekly but normally include a couple of soups and salads, in addition to larger entrees. A Sunday brunch menu contains breakfast classics like eggs Benedict and huevos rancheros.

The restaurant is about 8 miles north of city centre Colorado Springs. If the weather is good, book a table outside on the patio to enjoy the beautiful setting.