Here is my list of favorite
restaurants in Colorado Springs, in no particular order. While I haven’t been
to plenty of places, the following list consists of the ten restaurants I would
go back to. Next time your grabbing dinner off campus or looking for somewhere
for your parent or parents to take you- give these yummy places a chance.
Front Range
2330 W. Colorado Avenue
With
the best veggie burger in town and plenty of crowd pleasing salads and BBQ
plates, Front Range is without a doubt, the best restaurant in Old Colorado
City. Created by two brothers from Alabama who value local and fresh
ingredients , Front Range has been the most authentic family barbeque
restaurant in Colorado Springs for nearly thirteen years.
Yoo Mae
21 E. Kiowa Street
There
is a reason Yoo Mae is better ranked than Fujiyama on every user review website
out there. J.J, the head sushi chef, quit his job as head chef at Fujiyama
after they refused to meet his demands for fresher, better quality fish. Yoo
Mae, which uses fresh fish while Fujiyama offers half-off perks for their
end-of-the-week, leftover sushi, is the best sushi place in Colorado Springs,
hands down.
Nosh
121 S. Tejon Street
The
sophisticated, intimate atmosphere will make you feel like you are dining in
New York City or Chicago. And the unique and diverse menu only furthers the
extravagant experience, with everything from mouth-watering Brussels sprouts to
an incredibly flavorful tuna salad. Nosh cannot fail to satisfy your taste
buds. Don’t miss the sweet potato fries or dressed edemame! As a tapas place,
it’s on the pricy side for Colorado, but if your parents aren’t coming into
town, I recommend saving up for this gem.
Dale Street Cafe
115 E. Dale Street
Avoid the overcrowded restaurants of downtown and
take a quick walk to Dale street- just one block from Slocum. Dale Street Café
is known for its Sunday brunch but perfect for dinner nonetheless. Located
inside a beautiful house, the café offers a fireplace, sunroom and plenty of
simple but tasteful and local landscape art on the walls. The food is
fantastic- with classic salads and pastas worth coming back for. I recommend
the spinach salad, the pizzas and the ‘gnocchi gorgonzola’.
Blue Star
1645 South Tejon Street
As
the fanciest, most famous and most acclaimed restaurant in Colorado Springs,
Blue Star remains the best place to convince your parent or parents to treat
you to. With the same owner as Nosh, Blue Star is also known for a menu that
offers a great variety of food.
With a terrific selection of delicious meats and simple things like a
hummus plate and soups to die for, graduating from CC without having let Blue
Star assault your parent’s wallet is simply sinful.
The Rabbit Hole
101 N. Tejon Street
Not
only does The Rabbit Hole offer terrific appetizers and above average entrees,
but its drink selection, especially wines, is fantastic. And best of all, the
establishment is located underground! Going to The Rabbit Hole is all about the
experience, an escape from the above world and a classy indulgence into one of
the Springs hidden gems.
Adam’s Mountain Cafe
934 Manitou Avenue
A true trademark of the Pikes Peak region, Adam’s
Mountain Café prides itself on a vegetarian, local menu. Nourishing customers
since the early 80s, Adam’s Mountain Café has a menu so good, just reading it
will make you hungry. Take this appetizer for instance: crostini with goat
cheese, thinly sliced pear, sautéed spinach, caramelized onion, figs and
candied pecans. Yum!
Phantom Canyon
2 E. Pikes Peak Avenue
CC
Students have long known Phantom Canyon for its drinks. But don’t be mistaken.
The food is just as good as the beer. Try the calamari, fried risotto or Caesar
salad. The selection may be simple, but the food won’t disappoint.
Slayton’s
28 S. Tejon Street
This
tiny Tejon street find isn’t worth missing. While the menu is designed for meat
lovers, the grilled flatbread and artisan spread dish ain't to shabby. I also
recommend the smoked chicken, the avocado salad, the rib sampler and the
wonderfully moist and flavorful smoked brisket & black bean chili.
Slayton’s does not match up against Front Range, but it’s a close second for
best BBQ in the springs.
Sonterra
28 S. Tejon St
Classic Mexican food. It’s big, it’s fun, it’s
Sonterra. While Sonterra is often criticized for its service and their
inability to manage the huge crowds their delicious food brings, if you want a
great Mexican meal, this is the place to go. The atmosphere is festive and
dishes like the enchiladas and steak are impossible not to love. Even the chips
and salsa are mouth watering.
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