A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Paravicini's Italian Bistro. Old Colorado City (West Colorado Avenue) · Classic Italian — Chef-owner Franco Pisani has run this Old Colorado City institution for over 26 years, earning more than a decade of consecutive 'Best…
The Margarita at Pine Creek. South Colorado Springs · Contemporary French — Set inside a Pueblo Revival adobe surrounded by gardens, this destination-dining experience has offered prix fixe three- and four-course dinners for…
Night Ramen. East Downtown (East Pikes Peak Avenue) · Japanese Ramen — A neon-lit ramen shop with a devoted following built around slow-simmered broth, inventive small plates, and desserts that make it worth…
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar. 7605 N Academy Blvd · 4.7★ (10,543 reviews)
Edelweiss German Restaurant. 34 E Ramona Ave · 4.6★ (9,006 reviews)
The Rabbit Hole. 101 N Tejon St · 4.5★ (6,071 reviews)
503W. 503 W Colorado Ave · 4.7★ (2,243 reviews)
Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern. 13021 Bass Pro Dr · 4.3★ (3,403 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar. Downtown (South Tejon Street) · Seafood — The first restaurant in Colorado certified by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program, with fresh oysters and fish delivered daily. Culinary…
Red Gravy. Downtown (South Tejon Street) · Italian-American — Chef Eric Brenner's casually elevated Italian-American bistro is celebrated for house-made pastas, St. Louis-style thin-crust pizzas, and the…
Marigold Cafe and Bakery. Northwest (Centennial Boulevard) · French Bistro / Bakery — A beloved neighborhood anchor combining a full-service French bistro with one of the city's best in-house bakeries. The pastry case has…
Adam's Mountain Cafe. Manitou Springs · Farm-to-Table / Global Vegetarian-Friendly — Operating on a clean, slow-food ethos in the heart of Manitou Springs since 1977, this beloved cafe is a haven for vegetarian and…
Shuga's. Downtown (South Cascade Avenue) · Latin Fusion — A colorful, casual downtown fixture near Weidner Field known for its Spicy Brazilian Coconut Shrimp Soup and Cuban sandwiches, served alongside…
Four by Brother Luck. Downtown (North Tejon Street) · Southwestern / Contemporary American — Bravo Top Chef alum Brother Luck rotates a four-course seasonal tasting menu four times a year, drawing on the Four Corners…
Mausam Indian Flavors. West Side (West Colorado Avenue) · Northern Indian — Led by Chef Dharam Singh, a three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand honoree from his tenure at Tandoor Guangzhou, this West Side standout brings genuine…
Melting Pot. 30 E Pikes Peak Ave Ste A · 4.6★ (3,233 reviews)
MacKenzie's Chop House. 128 S Tejon St · 4.5★ (2,566 reviews)