50 Best American Restaurants near Fort Carson

“Honestly this is the best DFAC on Ft Carson, i live in the 4CAB barracks right next to the Warfighter DFAC but i will always make the trip out to the Wolf DFAC bc even the to-go section is better, basically all the food you want and the food is really pretty good for DFAC.“

“As a visitor to Colorado Springs, I’m already missing Shuga’s. I came in for both lunch and dinner during my trip and wished I had time to try the whole menu. Everything was fresh, creative, and full of flavor. The Café Tray—which features the menu highlights—was a perfect sampler. The Cuban Mojo Sandwich and Key Lime Pie were excellent. Cocktails were perfectly balanced. The space itself is as thoughtful as the food. Beautiful art prints by a local artist line the walls, each representing a year of the business. There’s a cozy garden yurt out back that offers additional seating. It’s a unique, welcoming place with real personality. The staff clearly enjoy working together—it felt like a fun, supportive, family-like crew. I was lucky to be served by Missy, who made my day. I chatted with the chef at the bar after his shift; he was totally delightful and he clued me into his favorite local spots. Free street parking was easy to find, and I’d definitely recommend checking out their website—there’s a lot of fun lore behind the place. Everything about Shuga’s is spot-on.“

“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!!!“

“Brooklyn was a terrific sever and her courtesy and attention is a great reason for us to return.“

“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 🤩“

“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!“

“My husband and I recently dined at Four in COS. Came from Virginia! We were so inspired after seeing Brother compete on Chopped, we knew we had to taste his food. The menu was creative. The food divine. The service outstanding. We licked our plates clean! Highly recommend 👌“

“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.“

“Service was great. Server and other employees were friendly and polite. Food was average but bakery items were wonderful. Atmosphere was decent though as busier time came around dense seating created alot of back ground noise and conversations.“

“If you visit Garden of the Gods, you have to stop by the Garden of the Gods Trading Post for lunch! We did, and it was delicious!“

“Great place to eat. The wait staff is very nice and friendly. Very willing to assist any way they can. Wide variety on the menu.“

“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!!“

“cute place with a nice patio, good service and great food.“

“Delicious food. Fast, friendly service. Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Consistently good! Long time customer. One of my favorites.“

“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!“

“the fried pickles are amazing!“

“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.“

“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.“

“will absolutely be coming back here more often than the Melting Pot Our wonderful waiter, Caleb, was an amazing host. He went above and beyond. 10/10 will recommend this place to everyone I know“

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

“Wow! You don't want to miss this restaurant! They have something on the menu to suit everyone's taste and dietary preferences. The tables are always clean in the service is impeccable. The portions are really nice size and a good value for the price! No reason to go anywhere else. I love 3 hours away and visit this place every time I come to Colorado springs.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“This place deserves WAY MORE than 5 stars. The personal attention & professionalism of the staff is unmatched. Stephanie was our Server & she was top notch 👌 Carlos continued to check on our table as well & chatting with him was enlightening.
I am a Google Local Guide, Level 8 & have been writing reviews on restaurants for many years. When I tell you this place is FABULOUS, I mean it. They made sure that our Valentine's Dinner was so lovely & we are so grateful. 💝

The 2 dishes that stood out above the rest:
🐌The Escargot 🐌
🦞The Lobster Bisque 🦞“

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

“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!!“

“Snack bar at a natural area / park / tourist destination? It’s actually pretty good. Portions are decent. Staff is very friendly and focused on getting you to the ride / tour you’ve scheduled. The dining area is enormous with beautiful panoramic views.

Kid-friendliness: This place has a lot of kid activities and the menu was great for little kids who need some food. Chicken fingers, burgers, fries, etc.“

“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.“

“Update: Unfortunately, due to 5 negative experiences in a row at Porkbutt, I feel inclined to alter my review. Because of constantly being out of items / deciding to opt for Gold Peak tea instead of the delicious fresh brew they had been using, I don’t think I will be visiting again any time soon. I’ve tried once or twice per week for a month to visit, and each time had to go elsewhere. But the tea thing really was a big blow for me. I LOVED their fresh house made iced tea. 😞 My boyfriend and I had been wanting to try Porkbutt BBQ for a while and finally had the opportunity yesterday. We pulled up at 11:52 and waited in the car since they don’t open till noon. They opened early at 11:55. The staff was 10/10. Knowledgeable, kind, and courteous. The food was INCREDIBLE. My boyfriend is a Rudy’s fan, but I’m not since they don’t have good sides in my opinion. But Porkbutt has amazing meat and sides. We got chicken nuggets, mac n cheese, sweet potato fries, iced tea, lemonade, and he got the brisket grenade. The cheese sauce on the mac n cheese and grenade was so unique, I asked a staff member what that unique flavor was that gave it just the tiniest kick, and she said hatch green chiles. It was really good. The nuggets aren’t frozen bagged nuggets, they are fresh cut chicken thighs breaded and fried to order. And everything in the restaurant is gluten free. They also have all sauces made from scratch, including the ranch which I dipped my nuggets and sweet potato fries in. And I’m an iced tea snob, and the tea was SO GOOD. The only thing that wasn’t perfect was the mac n cheese noodles were a little too soft for me, but still delicious. Even their business name and logo are adorable. Highly, highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Great food. We had the filet and the bacon wrapped elk. Both were delicious!!!“

“went for brunch coupon in monthly mag eggs/chorizo were best i have , potatos also good - wanted more, croissant coffee very good also. wife green chile good, yes tables are small had to put phone glasses on window sill, nice art work on walls. open only to 1 on sunday and dinner 5-9 rest of week, starting bfast sept 25 during week , small patio on sidewalk if nice weather“

“Highly recommend for anyone looking for finger licking good BBQ, great vibes, and solid service. We’ll definitely be back! We tried the jumbo wings, and they were absolutely superb—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The rib combo plate was just as impressive—tender, smoky, and perfectly seasoned.“

“Just tried the quesabirria…. DELICIOUS OMGEEEEEZ AND it was a huge plate and I’m stuffed but I need more! So glad I found em on DoorDash“

“We loved this restaurant. So many excellent choices was hard to pick just one. Nice romantic setting. Will definitely go again if in the area and would highly recommend!“

“My husband, son and I enjoyed lunch at this establishment. It was delicious. A shout out for your berry salad and your teriaki chicken! We are back home in St Louis now and I miss your food already. Our waiter happened to be from Edwardsville, IL and he was great! Both tables next to us were also from Missouri too. Fun atmosphere!“

“will absolutely be coming back here more often than the Melting Pot Our wonderful waiter, Caleb, was an amazing host. He went above and beyond. 10/10 will recommend this place to everyone I know“

“Excellent food and service, as always!“

“Always are go to place…. Drinks 🍹 are on point….“

“Super friendly staff, wasn't busy on a Monday morning. Yes.“

“Such a great birthday dinner. From salads to steaks to desserts… it was all amazing. I will come here every time we visit CO“

“Nice atmosphere and staff.“

“Went for Valetines day and was very disappointed. We booked with the manager herself and was told if we did not show we would be charged. We arrived and had to wait 90 plus minutes and they cared less. Beware they added a 3% mandatory hospitality fee and a 20% mandatory gratuity. All in all, they persuaded us not to return. 100% focus seemed to be on the business thier profits and minimal to us the patrons. We cued in the waiting area with others who also seemed to be waiting like us for thier over selling.“

“Had lunch there. Small menu but everything we had was very tasty. Very good service. Want to go back and try more items on the menu. This one doesn’t disappoint.“

“We had such a goodtime at this location! Food was excellent,fries were hot and the service exceeded our expectations! Jessica was our server as she always is when we come in! Manager Taylor came by to make sure everything was going well. Will definitely be back!“

“I love Waffle House, I always get the all star breakfast and I have never had a bad meal there. it was great this morning and my wife had the Texas patty melt and she enjoyed it. The service was great too!!!“