Best Restaurants in Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs' restaurant scene has outgrown its tourist-town reputation. Between downtown, Old Colorado City, and the Broadmoor corridor, there are dozens of independents doing legitimately serious work — and a handful of chain favorites locals refuse to give up. This page ranks the best restaurants in Colorado Springs by Locals Gold score, community reviews, and Google ratings. Use it to find a Tuesday-night neighborhood spot, a weekend brunch pilgrimage, or the place that finally gets your out-of-town guests to stop talking about Denver.
Shangri-La Restaurant
Chinese · Open now
8850 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA
Lumen8 Rooftop Social
Seafood · Open now
402 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Los Carnales Mexican Food
Mexican · Open now
2131 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
Boil Daddy - Colorado Springs
Seafood · Open now
5996 Stetson Hills Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923, USA
Rong Cheng Chinese Restaurant
Chinese · Open now
6938 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA
Photo: Bellacina Studios
Shangri-La East
Chinese · Open now
6165 Barnes Rd #170, Colorado Springs, CO 80922, USA
Grand View Restaurant
Steakhouse · Open now
3320 Mesa Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
BBQ&HOTPOT STORY
BBQ · Closed
3255 Cinema Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80922, USA
Photo: maple story
Natural Epicurean
Vegan · Open now
1 Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA
Photo: Garrett Hauck
Jose Muldoon's
Mexican · Open now
222 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
BBQ · Open now
5245 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA
La Casita Mexican Grill
Mexican · Open now
4295 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Italian · Closed
3101 N New Center Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80922, USA
Borriello Brothers Real New York Pizza
Pizza · Open now
215 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Photo: Andy Vasquez
Peak View BBQ & Taproom
BBQ · Open now
1139 US-24, Woodland Park, CO 80863, USA
New Panda 2
Chinese · Closed
1625 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA
Photo: larry buxmann
China Gourmet
Chinese · Open now
466 N Murray Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916, USA
China Wok
Chinese · Open now
6530 S Academy Blvd 111 A, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA
Photo: Ken G
Aspen American Bar & Grill
Steakhouse · Open now
2540 Tenderfoot Hill St, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA
Lanshing Cafe
Chinese · Open now
9475 Briar Village Point #150, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA
Fargo's Pizza Co.
Pizza · Open now
2910 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA
Ultimate Buffet
Chinese · Open now
3727 Bloomington St, Colorado Springs, CO 80922, USA
Texas T-Bone Steakhouse
Steakhouse · Open now
5245 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA
MOON STAR II
Chinese · Open now
5873 Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80915, USA
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Colorado Springs?
The best restaurants in Colorado Springs are ranked on this page by community reviews, Locals Gold scores, and Google ratings. Top picks are scored by locals who actually dine there, not national algorithms.
Which Colorado Springs restaurants take reservations?
Most sit-down restaurants in Colorado Springs accept reservations via OpenTable, Resy, or a direct phone call. Check each listing for the reservations link, or call the phone number listed.
Do Colorado Springs restaurants deliver?
Many Colorado Springs restaurants deliver through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Others offer their own delivery or takeout. Check each listing for delivery options and order links.
What Colorado Springs restaurants are open late?
Late-night dining options in Colorado Springs cluster around downtown, Old Colorado City, and the University Village area. Check the hours field on each listing for current late-night availability.
What are the best kid-friendly restaurants in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has many family-friendly restaurants with kids menus, high chairs, and outdoor patios. Community reviews on each listing flag family-friendliness when relevant.
Which Colorado Springs restaurants have patios?
Patio dining is popular year-round in Colorado Springs thanks to 300+ days of sunshine. Reviews and photos on each listing often mention outdoor seating.
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