3 1/2 Stars

Briarhurst Manor

Address: 404 Manitou Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80829
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Only a few minutes west of Colorado Springs, The Briarhurst Manor is located in the tiny valley of Manitou Springs. The Victorian Manor House was built in 1976 by the founder of Manitou Springs, Dr. William Bell, and is listed on the National Historic Registry in Washington D.C. Today the Briarhurst Manor is an award-winning Landmark Restaurant. The unhurried atmosphere is contemporary and casual, providing the guest an opportunity to relax and talk.

Craftwood Inn

Address: 404 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
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The Craftwood Inn reopened in the fall of 1988. The owners, Dave and Kathy Symonds, along with Chef Jeff Knight, welcome you to The Craftwood Inn where the tradition is pure Colorado. Our produce in Colorado's own, and our game, though indigenous, is dran from commercial stocks and does not deplete Colorado's prime natural resources. Coloradoan's appetites are hearty and robust, and so is the cuisine. We invite you to taste the flavors of Colorado.

Walter's Bistro

Address: 146 East Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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The newly renovated Walter's Bistro features incredible contemporary American cuisine including an exquisite seafood selection. Enjoy a wide variety of fine spirits and a wonderful wine list with varietals from around the world. When Walter Iser opened Walter's Bistro in April of 1999, his vision was to purchase and provide the best quality food available and support local sustainable food sources while still serving cuisine of the highest elegance and quality.

La Petite Maison

Address: 1015 West Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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Since 1978, La Petite Maison has charmed its dinner guests with some of the best contemporary cuisine in Colorado Springs. Owner and Chef, Henri Chaperont, oversees every detail of the food served and makes it the reason you'll come back again and again. All of the dishes are prepared to order using carefully chosen fresh ingredients and herbs from their own gardens.

Fratelli Ristorante Italiano

Address: 124 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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Fratelli offers a pleasing medley of Northern and Southern Italian dishes prepared in the traditional manner of the Italian countryside. Each dish is individually prepared per order with care and creativity. Buon Appettito!

The Blue Star

Address: 1645 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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For the last eight years, The Blue Star restaurant has been the place to eat dinner in Colorado Springs. Innovative, unique food, a world-class wine list, and exceptional service have won The Blue Star local, regional, and national acclaim. Our motto of "Intense Attentiveness" reflects our belief that to be the best and to remain the best requires constant maintenance and focus.

The Famous

Address: 31 North Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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Think late-night Chicago steakhouse: polished booths that encolse years of secrets, big slabs of aromatic prime rib, sparkly cocktail glasses clinking at every table.

Sencha

Address: 331 South Nevado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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Sencha is Colorado Springs finest restaurant serving world fusion cuisine made from the finest foods available. Chef Brent Beavers works with local growers and ranchers, when possible, to get the freshest and most flavorful ingredients. Sencha is active in the arts and community and has its own brand of entertainment such as our famous literary dinners and local musical talents playing weekly.

The Pepper Tree

Address: 888 West Moreno, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
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This hilltop restaurant has one of the most breathtaking views in the city. The atmosphere is very formal and diners are treated to meals prepared right at their table. The menu has remained standard over the years, featuring favorites like the restaurant's signature pepper steak, but the chef occasionally offers dishes that push the current culinary boundaries.