50 Best American Restaurants in Colorado Springs

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

“Food is awesome!!! So are the nice people who work there.5 ⭐ all the way!!“

“Went in the other night and had the most awesome and attentive server heavens. She was so nice and helpful to me and my wife. Food was good too. Definitely going back because of her“

“The perfect fall meal! The cold brew with coconut cream was so refreshing, while the hot toddy brought all the cozy fall vibes. Pair that with their delicious Cuban sandwich, and you’ve got comfort food at its best. Plus, Shuga’s has a gorgeous patio that makes the whole experience even better. Amazing flavors, great atmosphere, and the best place to soak up the season!“

“This was our 1st time at Lazy Dog. We had the bison burgers and they were amazing! Our waitress was Jamie and she was so good.... Very attentive and helpful. The manager, Alex, introduced himself and they both made us feel special. We will definitely be eating there again. Highly recommend.“

“We came to black bear to have breakfast and Miss Brooklynn was our server and she was so attentive she made our day start out beautifully. Thank you Brooklynn. She earned her 5 stars for sure!!!“

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

“We love bubba's! We come all the time and tonight they had an off night and got our order wrong. When I called, they were so polite and took care of us! We love them even more now. They do great things for the community and the food and staff are amazing 🤩“

“We came with a large group for a work dinner. I had the 4-course with wine pairing, which was nothing short of spectacular. Dave was our server and handled the large group with ease and humor. We ate most of the menu and the dishes were all unique interpretations, and maintain the tasty, seasonal feel of late summer. I would absolutely recommend and will love coming back.“

“The entire staff was friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. Kailan was delightful as our server answering all the questions we had...and there were lots! Emma did the same as she prepared our delicious Cheese Experience. It was another very enjoyable visit to The Black Forest Bistro! Maybe Chef Deanna will come back from Europe (Spain?) with another inspiration which we'll enjoy next time...“

“I am celiac GF and the staff is happy to treat me and my LARGE family well. Staff is well versed in gluten free and other allergy needs. One of the only places I can go with 5 kids and food allergies where the staff cares“

“Great breakfast, good service!“

“The service was great, our waitress helped us in every way possible. Had a little trouble with ordering one entree, had to swap it for something more edible. It's an average place but the staff definitely is trying their best and they correct mistakes.“

“WOW!!! Another One Of Our "GO-TO" Restaurants This restaurant has become one of our "GO-TO" restaurants when we come to or go through Colorado Springs. It is very conveniently located in the newer area on the north end of Colorado Springs. The food is fabulous and the menu feature of 1/2 sandwich and soup is just right for a light meal. The Monte Cristo sandwich is done perfectly!!! The chicken tender salad is always a favorite of my wife. Marie was on duty that evening - Leadship On Duty!!! Marie came by our table several times and when I see the leadership working the crowd it speaks volumes for the entire operation. Kirsti took care of our table and she frequently came by to make sure the food and service met our satisfaction. WOW!!! A super nice evening with great food, great service, and attention to detail. Marie and Kirsti - you are the best!!!“

“excellent scratch made food. Great service.“

“I can’t rave enough about this place. The food, the service, the atmosphere - PHENOMENAL!!!!!“

“It’s delicious! Best Philly I have had in years. Husband told me it was great but he didn’t tell me it was this awesome! Go try it out. You won’t be disappointed.“

“My roommate and I went last night. Our server was Alexis. She is brilliant! Very attractive, energetic and friendly. We go to The Black Eyed Pea often and have had great service, but not like Alexis. We will be back and will be when she is working. Thanks again Alexis!“

“Great dinner, service, atmosphere great ! Except for a 5 ounces glass of Pinot noir Priced for a 6 ounces ….. Good customer !“

“Neat place! My son enjoyed getting in the cockpit. You can eat in the plane or inside the restaurant. Food is actually decent compared to a lot of places with rave reviews in Springs! We were satisfied with the whole experience and will go back.“

“This should be the hottest spot in Colorado Springs. The vibe was so cool and upscale while also being relaxed. The FOOD…OMGOSH. We’ve been a lot of places and this is one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Seriously everything (service, drinks, apps, meal) was perfect. Thank you so much!!“

“Wait time went by faster than quoted! Fad, friendly service. Coffee is the best I have had and refills were perfectly timed. Will definitely be dropping by to buy a bag to brew at home. All menu items were delicious and filling. I bought additional giant cinnamon rolls to share with absent family members. So GOOD!“

“My first visit! Wow! A friend and I enjoyed breakfast here this morning! Everything was amazing!! We had Eggs Benedict and East Coast Scramble. Food was hot, cooked perfectly, tasted great, and there was plenty of it! Service from Tia Lynn was excellent.“

“Carlos' Bistro – one of the best places my wife and I have been to. I took my wife here for her birthday. As we parked, Carlos was standing outside. As we were walking to the restaurant, he came walking up to us and introduced himself. We all go in and my wife and I are seated. There were 4 other couples in the restaurant. And the first thing I noticed, and really liked, was the ambience. Just enough light, quiet to where my wife and I could have a conversation. Our server, Liz, was phenomenal. She knew the menu inside and out. She has been with Carlos for many years. And she was one you could easily trust with recommendations from the menu. The food was top notch. The appetizers were just right – not too much to fill you up before dinner arrived. And I have to say, the music playlist on the evening we went was all 80s (my jam). Again, not too loud, but just enough for us to enjoy the music while being able to have a conversation. And here's the other thing my wife and I noted to each other – not once, during the entire evening, did we ever look at our phones (we are sometimes very bad about this). Carlos came by and checked with everyone. It is clear he really cares that his customers have a great experience. And when my wife and I go back again, we're going to plan for it to be an evening where Liz is there. There was nothing negative about Carlos' Bistro. If you've never been, it is well worth going. You won't be disappointed!“

“Not what I was expecting for a top suggested restaurant. Music to load couldn't here each other talk. Not much of a menu selection. Staff was great. Atmosphere was nice. Had more of a club vibe with a menu.“

“Great food and hospitality“

“Was very nice place, good food and friendly service“

“Curbside pickup works very well! Prompt and service oriented team!“

“We have been eating here since 2017 and have never had a bad experience. The food always tastes amazing! 10/10 vegan spot!“

“In town for a show at a nearby venue, we had out first dinner there last night... Great food and a great atmosphere! We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the neighborhood.“

“We can't rave enough about this place. We come here every chance we get. We have had some long lines and wait times, but the snow balls are worth it. Employees are nice and do a great job. Well done guys, keep up the great work. Since the sno-balls are always made on the spot we never worry about them melting. They are only made when you are next in line.“

“DONT WASTE YOUR TIME. I used Garden of the Gods Catering & Events for my wedding earlier this month and it was a disaster from the beginning. My trouble starts back in July when I tried to get ahold of someone to change my dinner time. It took over two months and me reaching out to general phone numbers and emails to get ahold of someone, mind you I had already paid in full so I couldn't back out or else I would have. Turns out the gal I was in contact with no longer works for the company. It came down to less than two weeks before my wedding day that I finally was able to get in touch with someone. When I hadn’t heard anything from the gal I had spoken to in the couple days prior over the phone, I emailed the general events@ email. I get an email after expressing my deep concern for my catering order in general saying “Hi, I emailed you yesterday. Did you not get it?”. Obviously if I’m reaching out, I didn’t receive anything, right? I thought we were good to go once I had a phone call and other email exchange with the gal that was taking over my day. I thought I would be able to brush communication mishap under the rug. Cut to dinner time on my wedding day. I realize it is far past the arrival time on my contract & dinner was supposed to be getting set up more than 30 mins ago. After frantically calling and sending an email, it took my father to go out & see if he could find the caterers down the road to learn that the truck has been stuck. I then get an email saying “I tried to email you”. How did that email go through but the first one didn’t? Then another email saying “I tried calling”. I had been at this lodge for 2 nights at this point had zero trouble with service or getting calls/texts/emails through. We also had two different caterers and a rental service come to the lodge also with zero service/communication difficulties. Because of this failure of communication, we ate dinner far later than planned, the food was cold & rolls hard as rocks. This also meant other parts of the wedding were pushed, causing my photographer to have to stay longer than the contract. I sent an email to the gals I had been in touch with and still have yet to get an email or phone call back.“

“I took my family to celebrate my college graduation to Gates Grille and everyone had a wonderful time. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and we had a table outside with amazing views. Our waitress was very kind, attentive, and gave us a great experience. The food was excellent and the menu has enough variety to suit everyone's tastes. The restaurant even stayed open late for us because we had booked a reservation on the later side and were extremely accommodating and gracious to do so. I would recommend Gates Grille to anyone visiting or living in Colorado Springs looking for wonderful atmosphere, views of Cheyenne Mountain, and excellent service and food.“

“Love this place so much! I’m not usually a fan of chain restaurants but my favorite thing about this place is the fact that they source locally as much as they can. We have been here a few times now and every single time it has been great. The food and service are consistently good. Every server we have had was amazing. I used to work in restaurant industry for years so I notice the little things. I love to see multiple managers on the floor talking to customers, refilling drinks, running food. One server I have to point out is Jennifer, she’s never actually been our server but always remembers us, specifically my daughter who was having a meltdown one day and she offered to bring her a bowl of fruit. And we weren’t even in her section. Great service, thank you!“

“This should be the hottest spot in Colorado Springs. The vibe was so cool and upscale while also being relaxed. The FOOD…OMGOSH. We’ve been a lot of places and this is one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Seriously everything (service, drinks, apps, meal) was perfect. Thank you so much!!“

“the fried pickles are amazing!“

“7/26/2023 Ate here for our last night in Colorado. Our waitress was great, bison queso was delicious, drinks were even better! Highly recommend the adult root beer along with the fish tacos. Super yummy!“

“Great service and great food! I had the stuffed French toast and it was beautiful and delicious!“

“Great service and great food!! The food came out very quickly, and our server Catrina was fantastic, and was so sweet and accommodating to my daughter. We will be back again, probably gonna be our usual after church lunch spot ☺️“

“we were traveling to New Mexico and stopped by the Crackerbarrel in Colo. Springs. It was Friday so we both ordered the Fish Fry and sides. Nice large portions of fish and everything was very tasty. Will stop by there again if traveling through.“

“We have been regulars at Quinn's since their opening day. Our favorite place in town, especially when the Celtic music is playing. The best bartenders in the universe work here and the manager (Meredith) is wonderful.“

“We took our kids to the Cheyenne mountain zoo and chose to stay at the Marriott. No one told us the zoo was up hill both ways, but it was beautiful. After deciding we were too tired to go out we had dinner at Ascent. Our server Cameron was fantastic and very polite. We were surprised at the portions and the food was very good. Thank you again Cameron for a great experience. We'll definitely stay again.“

“Absolutely loved our breakfast was outstanding. Jason our waiter rocked. We will be back.“

“The sandwiches and everything were great, but the real noteworthy part of my experience was a jubilant register clerk who brought her jolly effervescence to every customer I saw her interact with including myself. I don’t know how people like her do it, but I’m glad she does cause it makes my day!“

“Absolutely fantastic. The Veg Out and Guinness Sake pot pies were wonderful. The key lime and Lovely Bunch of Coconuts pies were fantastic. Definitely will be back.“

“I tried going here early this year, I set up a dinner with a buddy on a Tuesday, but didn’t realize they were only open Wed-Sat. It frankly wasn’t a priority to come back sooner. What a mistake! Last night, my woman said she was in the mood for some chicken, I remembered this place, and when I mentioned it, she said she was in the mood for BBQ. She’s not gluten-free, but let’s just say her mind was blown that a dedicated GF place could be this good. I got the two meat plate (brisket & turkey) and she got ribs. For sides we got meaty beans, fried brussel sprouts, and fried smashed potato. The sides were mind blowing. The ribs were exquisite! The turkey was the best I’ve ever had! The brisket was really good. I’ve been to most of the best BBQ places in KC. I’ve been to a bunch of great rated BBQ places in Texas and the Carolinas … this place compares. You know how a lot of places you feel sluggish or weighed down aftera meal vs. other places when you eat you feel light and your body feels great? I felt amazing after! No sluggishness. I can tell they use quality meats and ingredients! The owner, Joshua, came to us a few times to talk to us … what a fantastic dude. He mentioned that they’re looking to expand with the space next door and he’s considering a GoFundMe to pay for it … I’m in! I’m now a raving fan and this will be a regular place that I’ll take family, friends, and guests. Easily one of my Top 3 eats in Colorado Springs. So many things on the menu that I’m looking forward to trying!“

“We celebrated wedding anniversary #50, and #51 at Cowboy Star. Fantastic! Dinner is always incredible. Rebecca and Elena helped us in the best ways imaginable. We highly recommend.“

“My mom sister and I went into Guthries for some snacks and beverages. Nicole was our waitress, and we’ve never had a better restaurant experience. She was so fun and beautiful, and we can’t wait to go back!!!“

“mango habanero are the best i just tried their fried oreos they are to die for!“

“The manager Garrett walked me and my friends around the whole restaurant taking photos for us for our Instagram and did a fantastic job… Cassidie our server was also super kind and helpful… THANKS FOR A UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT VIEW HOUSE“