Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Colorado Springs by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Colorado Springs by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Colorado Springs using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Milagro's Cocina Mexicana
- Rating: 3.9/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7455 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. The Famous Steak House
- Rating: 3.9/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 31 North Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Summit Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 19 Lake Cir The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: New American, French, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Peppertree Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 888 West Moreno Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Steakhouses, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Prime 25
- Rating: 4.0/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1605 South Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#25. The Melting Pot
- Rating: 4.0/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 30 East Pikes Peak Ave. Ste A Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Fondue
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Four by Brother Luck
- Rating: 4.0/5 (422 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 321 North Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Jake & Telly's Greek Taverna
- Rating: 4.0/5 (562 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2616 West Colorado Ave. Ste 24 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Ristorante del Lago
- Rating: 4.0/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1 Lake Ave. The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Cowboy Star
- Rating: 4.1/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 5198 North Nevada Ave. Ste 150 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Paravicini's Italian Bistro
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1076 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2802 West Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Joseph's Fine Dining
- Rating: 4.1/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1603 South 8th St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#18. The Rabbit Hole
- Rating: 4.1/5 (2253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 North Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Urban Tandoor
- Rating: 4.1/5 (393 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8125 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Edelweiss German Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 East Ramona Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: German, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Marigold Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 146 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Piglatin Cocina
- Rating: 4.2/5 (811 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2825 Dublin Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Latin American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Margarita At PineCreek
- Rating: 4.2/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7350 Pine Creek Road Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Till Neighborhood Bistro & Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 616 South Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Odyssey Gastropub
- Rating: 4.2/5 (687 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 North Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#10. La Bella Vita Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 4.3/5 (480 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4475 Northpark Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. 3.14 Pi Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (377 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5152 Centennial Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Bars, New American, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Bada Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2777 Janitell Road Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. 503W
- Rating: 4.4/5 (711 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 503 West Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Penrose Room
- Rating: 4.4/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1 Lake Cir The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Modern European, Desserts, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Caspian Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (517 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4375 Sinton Road Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Shri Ganesh
- Rating: 4.4/5 (403 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11550 Ridgeline Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Ambli Global Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5278 North Nevada Ave. Ste 160 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Uwe's German Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 31 Iowa Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: German
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Carlos Bistro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1025 South 21st St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
