The 9 Best Restaurants in Colorado Springs

If you are starting to plan for a custom home in the area, you will be pleased to know that there are many places to eat in Colorado Springs that are well-known for their high-quality cuisine. This Colorado Springs dining guide will help you find the best of the city as you plan your next meal out.

1. Four by Brother Luck

Four is owned by chef Brother Luck. He uses locally sourced foods to serve four-course tasting menus. It has many famous dishes, but the Bacon Jam Burger is a popular choice. This burger is topped with a sweet/salty bacon jam, pickles, cheese, and herb aioli. This restaurant also serves quite a few dishes made from wild-caught games, including rabbit green chili. The menu does change as the season’s change, making each dining experience unique. Visit for lunch to enjoy early bird specials, and be sure to order the Ute tribe blue cornbread during your visit.

2. Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar

If you have a hankering for seafood, Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar is a great choice. It is regularly voted one of the best restaurants in the Boulder and Denver areas. This downtown Colorado Springs eatery gets a daily shipment of Chesapeake Bay oysters to maintain the fresh tastes they are known for. In addition to oysters, they have snow crab, shrimp, and a cold raw bar sampler option.

3. Pizzeria Rustica

For pizza that’s about as authentic Italian as you can get, consider Pizzeria Rustica. This restaurant goes above and beyond by not only making their dough from scratch but also the mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce. When they can, they use organic, sustainable farms for their ingredients and toppings as well. This restaurant also stands out because of its location inside a historic 1889 building, so the ambiance is amazing.

4. The Broadmoor

The Broadmoor's passion for great food has created a range of award-winning restaurants, lounges, and experiences. From fine dining at Del Lago to a more casual bite at The Golden Bee, the Broadmoor is known for it’s impeccable service and award winning menu items. 

5. Marigold Cafe

Their eclectic menu offers French inspired cuisine that will leave you warning to come back! Their award winning cakes and desserts are unmatched and provide a sweet finish to any meal.

6. The Rabbit Hole

This restaurant boasts of being the best kept secret in Colorado Springs. Their upscale New American cuisine and cocktails — are accessed through subway steps, taking you under the street and into… well… a Rabbit Hole! Come for the ambiance, but discover amazing and inspiring food beyond the surface.

7. Joseph’s Fine Dining

Though it has “fine dining” in the name, you won’t need a coat and tie to eat here. The owner, who is also the chef, has been working here for over a quarter of a century. The restaurant occupies a two-story historic building and is known for its seafood and steaks all in a quaint and unassuming setting. 

8. Carlos’ Bistro

Though it looks unassuming on the outside, Carlos’ Bistro is definitely one of the most famous restaurants in Colorado Springs. In fact, it regularly gets rated the best in the entire state by Zagat. The food from Chef Carlos has a very Peruvian flair. This international flavor and the freshness of the food, including seafood, make this restaurant distinctive. When you visit, you’ll likely get a personal greeting from the owners themselves!

9. Cowboy Star

Cowboy Star  rounds out the list of the best restaurants in Colorado Springs. Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop is the first restaurant in Colorado Springs to serve up a unique Neighborhood Fine Dining experience by combining contemporary American cuisine with a western flare!! 

 If you are looking for a place to build a home in the Colorado Front Range, Colorado Springs is a great choice. As one of the area’s top custom home builders, Gowler Homes can help you make this come true. Build your own custom home, and make these best of Colorado Springs restaurants part of your regular routine.