50 Best American Restaurants near Air Force Academy

“Per website on 1/11/23 - Lunch buffet is no longer offered. We offer private lunch options for meetings, farewells and off-site (Groups of 25+ people). Reservations are required NLT 2 business days prior to event. Call for information: 719-333-8188.Pub is open every 1st and 3rd Friday at 4:30 with Food available for Purchase.usafasupport.com/falcon-…“

“Garden of the Gods, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a breathtaking natural wonder that leaves an indelible mark on all who visit. The park's dramatic red rock formations, set against a backdrop of the stunning Pikes Peak, create a scenic panorama that is both awe-inspiring and serene. Walking or hiking among these ancient stones, one can't help but feel a deep connection to the Earth and an appreciation for the natural beauty that abounds.The park offers a variety of trails that cater to all levels of fitness, from easy, family-friendly paths to more challenging hikes that reward adventurers with spectacular views. The well-maintained trails and informative visitor center enhance the experience, making it accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages and interests. Whether you're there to capture the perfect photograph, enjoy a picnic with a view, or simply bask in the majesty of nature, Garden of the Gods delivers an unforgettable experience.Moreover, the park's commitment to preservation and education is commendable, ensuring that this natural treasure will continue to inspire awe for generations to come. With its combination of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and educational value, Garden of the Gods is more than just a park—it's a destination that embodies the spirit of the American West.“

“My husband and I were feeling pho one night and a google search led us in. Best decision we ever made. It is now my favorite restaurant hands down. We recently moved from the springs to Pueblo and every time we are in town we stop for dinner. I get the pho chin and wings combo. Best pho and best wings I’ve ever had. My husband has tried most things on the menu but his favorite is the jambalaya. The quality of ingredients makes all the difference. We also recently tried the new Cajun seafood and it was to die for. Amazing food and amazing staff! Always friendly.“

“Made reservations to celebrate a birthday and bachelor party. The service here will blow your expectations away, and the food is the cherry on top. The creativity & execution of every dish is phenomenal. Highly recommend!“

“Vegan options are amazing. Food is delicious. Lemonade was delicious and made fresh. We will definitely try their marinated tofu next visit. It is one of my now top two vegan restaurants in Colorado. Great atmosphere, amazing customer service, and the manager is so friendly and helpful. Great for family time or time alone or with friends.Dietary restrictions: Vegan options also. They will change up the menu for your current diet. Very convenient.Kid-friendliness: From the manager to all of the employees are very helpful and friendly.Wheelchair accessibility: Door seem big enough to accommodate entry, and they can move chairs to place you at a table.“

“The waitress was awesome They make everything in house They even gave us a free appetizer for it being our first time I don’t eat out much but this will easily be someplace I eat at again“

“Definitely a must try in Colorado Springs! This is our first time in Colorado and we really wanted a great burger experience..we for sure got it here! Great food, great service, friendly staff! Our server Adam was top notch!“

“We had such a great experience! our server was super friendly. we requested a bottle of red blend wine, and he picked out a bottle with dogs all over it, because we brought our two dogs with us. it made us very happy, and the bottle was yummy! we will be returning.“

“The Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant offers a refined dining experience with its fine dining atmosphere and extensive wine bar. The concept of fondue and tabletop grilling sounds intriguing and perfect for a unique culinary adventure!“

“First Watch is my favorite place for a sit-down breakfast. The food is delicious and the service has always been excellent. The home fries are the best I've had anywhere. If you love bacon the Million Dollar Bacon is so good. They sometimes have other specials of bacon so ask about them.“

“Ate here based on google reviews and it exceeded our already high expectations!! Best steak we have had our entire trip and in recent memory. Amazing service as well. The chef even chatted with us after. SO glad we found this place. 10/10“

“We visited Toasted today for a quick lunch while waiting for our Cog Train time. The staff was super friendly & helpful, service was fast, and the food was DELICIOUS!! Highly recommend!!“

“Food and service is always excellent!Vegetarian options: They have optionsDietary restrictions: Why? ?Parking: When it's busy just have to drive around the place to find a spotKid-friendliness: Always a bunch here with the fam!Wheelchair accessibility: Tight squeeze but with the hassle“

“The Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant offers a refined dining experience with its fine dining atmosphere and extensive wine bar. The concept of fondue and tabletop grilling sounds intriguing and perfect for a unique culinary adventure!“

“They have a great selection of every article of clothing. I came here to get clothes for work, but they have a lot of things I would wear for every day, too. They tend to be kind of pricey, but that's not the fault of the store. The flex firehose cargo pants with the curvesetter waistband are worth it, though. Friendly and helpful staff, especially Aubrey, who helped me out a lot with my dozens of questions and requests!“

“My boyfriend and I are visiting Colorado from New Jersey and we were looking for a home cookin’ type of place for breakfast. Uncle Sam’s did not disappoint. Between the locals and tourists passing through, the atmosphere was cozy and friendly. Jess, our server, was wonderful and sweet. Biscuits and gravy were the best I’ve ever had, pancakes were fluffy and delicious and came with this amazing cinnamon butter on the side, and the corn beef hash is a must try! Uncle Sam’s exceeded our expectations and we will be back!“

“Love, love, love this place! Exactly what a cozy, neighborhood coffee shop should be. Delicious eats, a wide variety of coffees and teas, and warm, friendly service. It's a great place to pick up something tasty and quick to go. Even better, bunker down and enjoy a leisurely morning in a very welcoming environment. Your first visit won't be your last!“

“Love hanging with my adult sons at this warm and welcoming sports bar. The Angry Bird Salad is my favorite!“

“First time here, would come back in a heartbeat. Nice lil spot with awesome employees. "outta towners" on a busy nfl Sunday, limited seating, didn't hesitate to make room for us and serve us promptly. The House honey sriracha lime sauce is a must try! Bring your friends!“

“Such a cute little place! Very kind staff, delicious food and the milkshakes are always amazing. Welcoming, quick to check in on us and very friendly. The food was so amazing (a little expensive) and totally worth it. The food was out very quickly and was high quality. I will be coming “

“This is THE LOCAL place to eat, and Don and Becca (and chef, soon to be son-in-law and their daughter) are THE people of the community of Colorado Springs! Don’t hesitate to stop by for an award winning pie (offering both savory and sweet) or a pleasing, local beverage, and you will be welcomed with plenty of selections which are not only delicious, but satisfying and inventive. Service exemplifies the feeling of its owners, smart and friendly, with absolutely no pretense. Staff is attentive and knowledgeable. Although a bit smallish, the location is growing, and yet not surprisingly, it is comfortably lively. Make sure you take time to notice the delightfully playful use of “3.14 Pi” wordplay!I have always had an outstanding experience at 3.14 Pi Bar and highly recommend to visitors or locals alike! This clever little place is full of warmth, love, and can’t help but bring a smile to your left brain!“

“best folding town. David N was an amazing server. A+“

“I went there for the first time today. I drive by there a lot. l always thought it was a little deli that just made sandwiches, boy was I wrong. They have a great variety of different things. The food was delicious, and the staff was so friendly. We will definitely be making this our "go to" place in the future.“

“The atmosphere was “busy” with lines of people waiting to be seated. We got on the waitlist ahead of time and only waited about 20 minutes. Our food was delicious as always however our waitress was struggling. We waited on our drinks about 20 min and waited on a second Bloody Mary almost 30 min. They comped it but still took forever. Breakfast for three with tip…$100“

“We had apps and a cocktail. The shrimp with Calabrian peppers is out of sight, brussels sprouts were on point, stuffed dates were fantastic and the polenta frites also fantastic. Our server, I forget his name was awesome and the ambiance is like eating in someone’s eclectic home“

“Our numerous visits to Texas Roadhouse over the past year have always been enjoyable, but our latest experience was truly exceptional, thanks to our server, Ashley Massaro. Having spent considerable time in the food service industry myself, I recognize the hallmarks of outstanding service, and Ashley embodies them all. Her warm demeanor, meticulous attention, and consistent communication made us feel valued and cared for. She intuitively anticipated our needs with each table visit, ensuring a seamless dining experience.Kudos to Ashley for her exemplary service! We're already looking forward to our next visit.“

“Everything was amazing! Our waiter, Simon, was the perfect level of attentive and provided excellent recommendations. We dined outside and the atmosphere was so serene. The food was impeccable. Every dish was well balanced and perfectly executed. Highly recommend!“

“Great place to have lunch or dinner, they have a great selection of wings, beer and other adult drinks. Sports bar feel with so many TV to watch your favorite sport or you could just look out the large windows and enjoy the moutain views near Garden of Gods.“

“Excellent food and service, as always!“

“Great food and the staff was so helpful and friendly, the music was a little too loud so early in the morning, but I enjoyed my breakfast!“

“Great food, excellent service!“

“The first time at this place the food was delicious and good atmosphere“

“Amazing food, great variety of options for different dietary choices, and friendly staff.Vegetarian options: Vegan, vegetarian, whole, and gluten free, clearly labeled with most items on the menu falling into one of the categories.Dietary restrictions: Clearly labeled, but ask and they'll tell you.“

“Carefree Bar and Grill is a great place! Locally owned, wonderful and attentive staff, great food and drinks, inviting atmosphere. It has the comfortable, welcoming neighborhood bar feel. Great place to go alone or with a group! Pool, darts, live music, events...“

“My husband and I had an amazing experience with the folk at Craftwood! Our wedding went flawlessly because of their communication and hard work! Especially Riley who literally went to the store and made us a toss bouquet after the florist didn't follow through. Katie was amazing every step of the way day of! The whole experience was just wonderful! Wish we could get married again just to work with them again!“

“we went on Easter Sunday, it was very quiet, so the service was impeccable. we are British tra lingerie fir 3 weeks. we have stopped ans eaten in alot of different places and the grilled cheese sandwich here is the absolute bomb. gorgeous food and excellent service. highly recommended.“

“Best cocktails I've ever had. Yummy! Some food items were delicious, others were ok. Our server was lovely and recommended amazing drinks. We had to move the table a bit so the chairs were against the wall due to other guests not being considerate of others' needs to be able to sit at a table. So perhaps the tables are too plentiful for the space.“

“First, skeeball. That's really all you need to know. But also - fun theme, great energy. The menu is perfect for playing games or watching games on the TVs. This wasn't our first time but it WAS our first time finding out they have tacos!!! If your little Street Fighter heart loves a basic b taco, get there. We normally get the frogger poppers bc bacon and jalapenos are life, but these tacos might be our new favorite. Say hi to Amber if you go on a day she's working the bar.“

“The Eggs Benedict were wonderful. Not since my grandmother passed in 1970 have I had such delicious EB’s. The English muffin was nicely toasted. The portion of Canadian bacon sweetly balanced the flavor. The eggs were just perfectly poached with the hollandaise creamy and tasty. The dish was beautifully presented… but who cares what it looked like? It was great! The side of green chile is a pleasant complement to the classic.“

“My husband and I had lunch at this bar/restaurant before heading to a baseball game at Memorial Park. I had their chicken tender dinner with rice and coleslaw and my husband had their meat pizza without black olives. Our waitress was great and so was our meals. My husband brought home his leftover pizza.“

“Such a cute cozy breakfast joint. We went for my daughter's 5th birthday breakfast and we all enjoyed our meal. Green chili is delicious. The strawberry cheese cake French toast is dangerously good. Coffee is delicious and tastes fresh. Our waitress was sweet and attentive. Loved this place.“

“First time there this week and everything was exceptional! Service 10 Food 10 Atmosphere 10 Definitely will be back“

“I love this restaurant! The food is amazing! The service is great! And the desserts are to die for!“

“I like the food but the prices sure have gone up. It is still the best salmon plate for the price. The customer service was really friendly, they actually bring your food to you at your table.“

“I wasn't expecting much from a food court chicken place, but I was pleasantly surprised. The wings were great, the service was fast. I was impressed that the wings were made to order. Flavors were bold and spot on, chicken was cooked well, moist and flavorful.“

“I have had nothing but good experiences at this location on Austin Bluffs for dine in and drive- thru. It's clean, consistent and the staff has been helpful and courteous. The food has always been hot and fresh here. It just feels like they care vs other locations I have been to. Highly recommend.“

“Huge, hearty breakfast! I had theSharon Omelet and added bacon. I asked for both red and green chili sauce. Excellent chili, not too hot, just right. I'm not a jam girl, but when the waitress told me it was homemade, I had to try it. I got the 3 berry jam, and it was again excellent! Our waitress informed me that every day, the jam is different, I love it!!“

“OMG I'm so glad we took the hour drive there we got the starter sampler with jambalaya gumbo and red beans with fried catfish. 10 stars so good the food came out fresh as can be doesn't get and fresher and the flavor out of this world. This Will always be a stop when we come to Colorado the staff was so friendly awesome. Please try this place you will not regret it I promise“

“The coldest beer my lips have ever touched. You want a nice warm beer...go to Germany!!! You want a cold beer that will make your nips hard....Hops N Drops!!! Also the happy hour is dope! Wings be nice...Buffalo Sauce...delish! I will be back over and over.“

“I stopped in here today for the first time and my goodness I've been missing out! This breakfast and lunch spot has some delicious food!! I had to give the country fried steak a try with some country potatoes! It was so good and their gravy is absolutely homemade! If you're looking for a delicious spot for lunch or breakfast look no further than this local spot!“