Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Colorado Springs area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Colorado Springs area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all 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 and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, 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 chefs' 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, 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 the Colorado Springs area 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., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Shin Sa Dong Korean Cuisine
- Rating: 4.1/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3845 East Pikes Peak Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (598 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 733 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Fondue, New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Edelweiss German Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1319 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 East Ramona Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: German, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Joseph's Fine Dining
- Rating: 4.1/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1603 South 8th St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Rabbit Hole
- Rating: 4.1/5 (2394 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 101 North Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Jack Quinn's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (734 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21 South Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: American, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Piglatin Cocina
- Rating: 4.2/5 (843 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2825 Dublin Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Latin American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Urban Tandoor
- Rating: 4.2/5 (435 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8125 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Marigold Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 146 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Margarita At PineCreek
- Rating: 4.2/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7350 Pine Creek Road Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Odyssey Gastropub
- Rating: 4.2/5 (703 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 North Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#19. La Bella Vita Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 4.2/5 (506 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4475 Northpark Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Till Neighborhood Bistro & Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 616 South Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. COATI Uprise
- Rating: 4.2/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 514 South Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Zocalo
- Rating: 4.3/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 418 South Tejon St. Ste 100 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Marigold Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (898 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4605 Centennial Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. 3.14 Pi Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (402 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5152 Centennial Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Bars, New American, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Bada Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2777 Janitell Road Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Happy Time Korean Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5547 Powers Center Pt Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Stellina Pizza Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 749 East Willamette Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Sahara Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (546 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 954 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#9. 503W
- Rating: 4.3/5 (756 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 503 West Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Penrose Room
- Rating: 4.4/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1 Lake Cir The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Modern European, Desserts, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Shri Ganesh
- Rating: 4.4/5 (429 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11550 Ridgeline Drive Ste 128 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Atmosphere Gastropub
- Rating: 4.4/5 (466 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1327 Interquest Pkwy Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Gastropubs, Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Shuga's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2045 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 702 South Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Sandwiches, New American, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Osae Sushi Ramen Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1825 Peterson Road Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Indonesian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Uwe's German Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 31 Iowa Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: German
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Ambli Global Cuisine
- Rating: 4.6/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5278 North Nevada Ave. Ste 160 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Carlos Bistro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1025 South 21st St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Japanese, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
