New American Restaurants near Manitou Springs, CO

“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“

“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“

“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.“

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

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

“Love this place. All of the staff went above and beyond. Excellent rabbit meatloaf and the accompaniments. The Mac and cheese was very filling and hard to finish. We shared the leftovers for breakfast the next day! We got the red blend wine and it was perfect. Dessert was delicious also. Thank you for an enjoyable experience.“

“Great drinks, awesome atmosphere and amazing food! Glad we stopped at this little place. So good!“

“An absolute gem of a place. Loved the food (spicy shrimp soup and bruschetta) and atmosphere. The outside patio seating was perfect for the setting sun. Glad we found it!“

“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.“

“Heya so I wondered in here and man the food is good ! The owner.. I think I talked to the owner / Chef . Very intense, big accent . No disrespect but I have a hearing problem and the place is loud ! Like no joke ! It’s expensive so I would assume their clients are a bit older, so loud heavy accent, Intense! the dude is obviously passionate, but man! Odd choice.. w the loud music and super intense presentation. again the food ! Crazy goood the soup to die for etc.

Maybe someone wants this presentation, but it was a bit much for us .“

“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.“

“Place is amazing, great atmosphere and an even better experience. We were sat outside by a friendly staff, who promptly brought us water bowels for our two little friends accompanied by a “dog menu”. Food is amazing as well and was even offered a complimentary appetizer of waffle fry chips, which were fantastic of course. Couldn’t recommend more.“

“Great staff and excellent food. I will definitely be back!!!“

“We love Bad Daddy’s !!! Always get great service from our server Nikki! She’s the best! And food is always great!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“I recommend everybody to this relaxing pub and grill and great service and great food I was there the same time amy jo was there and she was not first on the reserve list it goes by order I've been here over 20 times never had a problem or heard of a problem till attention seeking wife and husband from Michigan got hot and upset but what she didn't know is it's by how the reservation is called in don't anybody listen to that false review this place is the bomb 💯💯💯💯“

“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 👌“

“Great breakfast, good service!“

“Probably the best food we’ve had in quite a while in Colorado Springs. It’s REAL food! Amazing!“

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

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

“what a hidden Gem on North Academy that my friend and I stumbled upon to have a working breakfast!! Mindy was amazing, friendly, informative and down right your local friend serving you some amazing food!!! Ask her for the Strawberry Baileys coffee drink and don't walk out without the Green Chili!!!!!“

“The food was incredibly favorable! We sat outside on the patio with good music and perfect lighting. Our server Dan was professional and attentive without being obtrusive. Excellent food and experience!“

“District Elleven is a total vibe—moody, modern, and tucked just off Tejon in downtown Colorado Springs. We stopped in on a Tuesday and were pleasantly surprised to find happy hour running from 4pm to close (yes, all night!). The Drink of the Week was a total standout—The Myagi Blossom, made with gin, Aperol, honey lavender, and lemon, topped with boba. Light, balanced, and not too sweet—just right. It was fun, creative, and refreshing. We sampled several small plates and honestly, they were more generous than expected. Highlights: the perfectly crispy arancini, the hummus plate (topped with caramelized onions and served with warm bread, carrots, and cucumbers—my personal favorite), patatas vovo (a delicious spin on a classic), and the artichoke de fritas, which were divine. For cocktails, the Sazerac had a bold nod to New Orleans—traditional with a whisper of absinthe that hit all the right notes. I ended the night with a dirty vodka martini served with blue cheese-stuffed olives—beautifully done. We also shared an affogato for dessert, which was the perfect finish. Service was also top-notch—our server handled both the bar and our table with ease, making us feel genuinely welcome and well cared for. This place is a gem. Whether you’re just out for drinks or looking to graze and linger, District Elleven nails the ambiance, flavors, and hospitality. We’ll definitely be back.“

“Great beer, but please bring back the Devil in a Red Dress cherry cheesecake. My wife's favorite beer anywhere!“

“Just spent weekend in Green Mountain Falls hung out at blue moose food was incredible staff was on point what a great time . Pizza,Catfish,Ruben Egg Rolls💯🤙“

“Great food and experience!“

“I came here for a work meeting and was greeted by Mandy, who was excellent at her job. She had me try a drink (which I swear she telepathically knew what I would like!) and she sold me on it! She was nice, relatable and apparently psychic! She was my favorite part of my experience and excelled at her job description +! I recommend for sure!“

“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.“

“Typically wouldn’t order fish tacos but waitress convinced me. So glad she did. Best fish tacos I ever had.“

“Not a bad place to get something to eat“

“My husband found this place on Google. I'm so glad he did. Great service and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back!“

“A nice place to have lunch when visiting the US Air Force AcademyThis is located on the United States Air Force Academy Grounds. It is on the north side of Academy drive but to the southeast side of the Academy classrooms and student housing. It is billed as a place for special events and is well suited for that. It is situated on a hill overlooking the golf course and grounds. It has a dedicated parking lot with plenty of parking. I am not sure if you have to call before you arrive but our escorts had a table reserved for us right against the window. You choose your meal and pay before you sit down. The menu was a one-page affair with sandwiches and salads. The dining room was a large hall with large and small tables with north and east-facing windows. The view is pleasant. The food was reasonably priced (most meals are about $10) and came out quickly. The food was very good and the staff was very pleasant. If you get a chance to visit and eat at this location I think you will enjoy it for the food, service, price, and view. Enjoy!“

“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.“

“Classic oyster bar with a fun atmosphere (crayons and a paper table top?) and top notch food. I wanted to cry happy tears when I tasted the raw oysters. It was so delicious and was just the pick me up I needed today. Our waiter was also such a delight and lifted my spirits the moment we walked in.“

“The only negative thing I can report is that service was too quick. Our entrees arrived before our bottle of wine. The corn puree that came with the expertly prepared bass, was cold. Otherwise, beautifully prepared food and an inventive menu!“

“Delicious, friendly, cozy and a little gem.“

“nice , clean, great breakfast buffet“

“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.“

“The most beautiful view in Colorado in my opinion. The service was wonderful. The proximity to the lawn made it fun for my 10yr old grandson to mix with other children. Possibly, I ordered the wrong entree. The raisins and nuts with my scallops were a strange combination, but I saw that on the menu and thought I would give it a try. All in all, three ladies and a child had a wonderful Easter meal and ended the day in a beautiful way. I will be back.“

“Had our first delivery from Decent Pizza Co. yesterday, and the pizza was SO GOOD! There was zero skimping on the fresh ingredients and cheese - full of flavor in every bite! We were super impressed with our first Detroit style pizza experience and can't wait to try it again. This place is definitely going into our regular pizza night rotation! You won't be disappointed. And customer service was primo.“