South Central Colorado Restaurants

Many restaurants serve regional trout and game, as well as locally grown fruits and vegetables. In summer, look for cantaloupe from the town of Rocky Ford, the self-proclaimed "Melon Capital of the World." Colorado Springs offers unique Colorado cuisine that zings taste buds without zapping budgets.

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  • 1. Alys' Restaurant

    $$$ | Contemporary

    Dinner at Alys' is a simple treat, where the "international eclectic" prix-fixe options feature lamb, steak, chicken, or seafood; fresh vegetables...

    Dinner at Alys' is a simple treat, where the "international eclectic" prix-fixe options feature lamb, steak, chicken, or seafood; fresh vegetables; potato, rice, or pasta; soup or salad; and soft drinks, tea, or coffee (vegetarian dinners are always available too). Wine is extra, and you'll appreciate the attentive care taken with the thoughtful wine list—you might even have the opportunity to ask chef Alys Romer what she recommends.

    604 S. Oak St., La Veta, Colorado, 81055, USA
    719-742–3742

    Known For

    • Affordable prix-fixe menus
    • Impressive wine list and cocktail menu
    • Excellent duck l'orange
  • 2. Eddyline Restaurant & Brewery

    $ | American

    This casual brewpub is located by South Main River Park, so after dining on wood-fired pizzas, steaks, or seafood, washed down with ales brewed...

    This casual brewpub is located by South Main River Park, so after dining on wood-fired pizzas, steaks, or seafood, washed down with ales brewed on-site, you can tackle the nearby miles of hiking and biking trails.

    926 S. Main St., Buena Vista, Colorado, 81211, USA
    719-966–6000

    Known For

    • Locally brewed craft beer
    • Casual atmosphere
    • Convenient location near the river
  • 3. Gray's Coors Tavern

    $ | American

    Locals constantly debate where to find the city's best "slopper"—an open-faced burger smothered in cheese, red or green chile, and onions—but...

    Locals constantly debate where to find the city's best "slopper"—an open-faced burger smothered in cheese, red or green chile, and onions—but there is no question you will find an authentic Pueblo experience at this dive bar where the dish was first served. Bikers and families converge on the large outdoor patio during the summer to devour the messy burger. Add a pile of fries to the top for the true slopper taste, and make sure to pair it all with an ice-cold Coors in honor of the building that was once a distribution center for the state’s largest brewery.

    515 W. 4th St., Pueblo, Colorado, 81003, USA
    719-544–0455

    Known For

    • Excellent Slopper (an open-faced burger smothered in red or green chile)
    • Ice-cold Coors served in large schooner glasses
    • Old-school Pueblo atmosphere
  • 4. Adam's Mountain Café

    $$ | Café

    Join the locals sitting at mismatched tables, viewing drawings by regional artists, and mingling at the community table. The food has an organic...

    Join the locals sitting at mismatched tables, viewing drawings by regional artists, and mingling at the community table. The food has an organic bent, with many vegetarian options. Smashing breakfasts include orange-almond French toast and huevos rancheros; dinners such as Senegalese vegetables or rustic Italian lasagna are hits as well.

    26 Manitou Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80829, USA
    719-685–1430

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. and Mon.
  • 5. Amicas Pizza and Microbrewery

    $ | Pizza

    The wood-fired pizzas and craft brews at this downtown grub hub come highly recommended by locals. Families stop in for a giant pie that can...

    The wood-fired pizzas and craft brews at this downtown grub hub come highly recommended by locals. Families stop in for a giant pie that can easily feed a family of four while white-water rafters, hikers, and bikers unwind at the next table with one of the brewery’s well-known chili beers. Artful pizzas like the Michelangelo with pesto sauce, sausage, goat cheese, and green chilies give the popular dishes a unique twist but the Salsiccia pie boasts classic pepperoni, sausage, and tomato for the restaurant’s most popular pick. Local and organic ingredients are also offered in salads, calzones, and paninis, as well as plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options. Peer into the working brewery with glass walls that is centrally located and visible from most tables in this lively space. Pies are also available to go.

    136 E. 2nd St., Salida, Colorado, 81201, USA
    719-539–5219
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  • 6. Bella Panini

    $ | Italian

    This popular restaurant has a heavy Italian focus, but the chefs here aren't afraid to mix things up, whipping out such creative concoctions...

    This popular restaurant has a heavy Italian focus, but the chefs here aren't afraid to mix things up, whipping out such creative concoctions as crawfish-and-jalapeño pizza. The owner also hosts food and wine pairings.

    4 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake, Colorado, 80133, USA
    719-481–3244

    Known For

    • Creative pizzas
    • Local atmosphere
    • Good service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 7. Blue Star

    $$$ | Modern American

    Perch on a high stool in the bar while enjoying tapas like PEI mussels or fried shishito pepper, or head to the simple and elegant dining room...

    Perch on a high stool in the bar while enjoying tapas like PEI mussels or fried shishito pepper, or head to the simple and elegant dining room for a leisurely dinner with seasonal dishes designed around local meats, like Alamosa bass and Boulder chicken. Influences drift around the globe, from Asia to the Mediterranean. It's a place frequented by everyone from blue-haired ladies to college students, so it's best to make a reservation.

    1645 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80906, USA
    719-632–1086
  • 8. Boss Hogg's

    $ | Barbecue

    For a quick bite, try this Western-themed watering hole and barbecue-steak joint with a quirky personality. Boss Hogg's is a local institution. ...

    For a quick bite, try this Western-themed watering hole and barbecue-steak joint with a quirky personality. Boss Hogg's is a local institution.

    808 E. 3rd St., La Junta, Colorado, 81050, USA
    719-384–7879

    Known For

    • Hand-cut steaks
    • Quirky Western decor
    • Friendly staff
  • 9. Briarhurst Manor

    $$$$ | Modern European

    One of the most exquisitely romantic restaurants in Colorado, Briarhurst Manor has several dining rooms, each with its own look and mood like...

    One of the most exquisitely romantic restaurants in Colorado, Briarhurst Manor has several dining rooms, each with its own look and mood like the book-lined library or the drawing room with an ornate chandelier. The menu regularly features lamb, poultry, fish, and wild game dishes, which change as the chef adds a seasonal flair. The rich decor includes cherrywood wainscoting, balustrades, and furnishings, Van Briggle wood-and-ceramic fireplaces, tapestries, chinoiserie, and stained glass.

    404 Manitou Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80829, USA
    719-685–1864

    Known For

    • Intimate atmosphere
    • Historic estate
    • Meat and wild game

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
  • 10. dc's on b street

    $$$ | American

    There are two dining areas in this restaurant, housed in the historic redbrick Coors building across from the Union Depot. At lunch you can...

    There are two dining areas in this restaurant, housed in the historic redbrick Coors building across from the Union Depot. At lunch you can order sandwiches, salads, and other light fare in a room with simple tables, brick walls, and a tin ceiling. For dinner in the more elegant dining room, try a pork or steak dish beautifully dripping with well-matched, decadent sauces.

    115 B St., Pueblo, Colorado, 81003, USA
    719-584–3410

    Known For

    • Good wine list
    • Delicious steak and decadent sauces
    • Intimate dining room
  • 11. Milagros Coffeehouse

    $ | Café

    The coffee is full-bodied at this coffeehouse and café where all profits go to local charities. Amish baked goods reign on the menu where local...

    The coffee is full-bodied at this coffeehouse and café where all profits go to local charities. Amish baked goods reign on the menu where local food dominates, which includes plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options.

    529 Main St., Alamosa, Colorado, 81101, USA
    719-589–9299

    Known For

    • Vegetarian options
    • Charitable donations
    • Excellent coffee
  • 12. Nana and Nano's Pasta House

    $ | Italian

    The aroma of garlic and tomato sauce saturates this tiny, unpretentious eatery. Pastas, including standards like ravioli with homemade sauce...

    The aroma of garlic and tomato sauce saturates this tiny, unpretentious eatery. Pastas, including standards like ravioli with homemade sauce and rigatoni with luscious meatballs, are consistently excellent. If you don't have time for a sit-down lunch, stop at the deli counter for sandwiches or takeouts of imported cheeses and olives.

    418 E. Main St., Trinidad, Colorado, 81082, USA
    719-846–2696

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues.
  • 13. Nosh 121

    $$ | Eclectic

    Small plates are the focus at this popular restaurant. People often share the more than 25 "noshers," ranging from the char sui Ramen bowl to...

    Small plates are the focus at this popular restaurant. People often share the more than 25 "noshers," ranging from the char sui Ramen bowl to rainbow trout. The koi murals represent the restaurant's flow of energy and good service. Happy hour specials are offered on weekdays.

    121 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, USA
    719-635–6674

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Sat.
  • 14. Paravicini's Italian Bistro

    $$ | Italian

    Named for the proprietor's grandmother, Paravicini lives up to its Italian name, which translates to "for the neighborhood." Locals of all ages...

    Named for the proprietor's grandmother, Paravicini lives up to its Italian name, which translates to "for the neighborhood." Locals of all ages gather in the colorful and well-lit space that provides a balance of fun and romance to sip glasses of wine and share the family-style salad, fresh bread, and heaping piles of noodles. Pasta reigns on this traditional Italian menu highlighting classic and surf-and-turf options.

    2802 W. Colorado Ave. , Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904, USA
    719-471–8200

    Known For

    • Great spaghetti and meatballs
    • Authentic Italian
    • Perfect date-night setting
  • 15. Penrose Room at the Broadmoor

    $$$$ | Modern American

    Whatever number of courses you choose from the prix-fixe menu, you're guaranteed a memorable culinary experience at the award-winning Penrose...

    Whatever number of courses you choose from the prix-fixe menu, you're guaranteed a memorable culinary experience at the award-winning Penrose Room where seasonal seafood, poultry, and red meat are served with French flair. Chef de cuisine Luis Young brings his background in American and French cuisine to the always evolving seasonal dishes. Indulge yourself with the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings ($240) before dancing the night away to a Penrose Trio band. You can also watch the sun set behind Cheyenne Mountain, or ask about sitting at the 16-seat chef's table.

    The Broadmoor South, 1 Lake Circle, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80906, USA
    719-577–5733

    Known For

    • Mountain and city views from the penthouse tower
    • Smoked duck foie gras
    • Chef's tasting menu with wine pairings

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
  • 16. Pizza Madness

    $ | Pizza

    There is no shortage of fun or food at family-friendly Pizza Madness. Arcade games keep kids and adults entertained while you wait for your...

    There is no shortage of fun or food at family-friendly Pizza Madness. Arcade games keep kids and adults entertained while you wait for your hand-tossed pie. This is where you’ll find the Cañon City locals on a Saturday afternoon–-sitting against mural-covered walls munching on slices, salads, and sandwiches. Pick your own ingredients or try one of the specialties like the Colorado with chicken, green chilies, black olives, and bacon.

    509 Main St., Cañon City, Colorado, 81212, USA
    719-276–3088

    Known For

    • Central location
    • Noisy and family-friendly atmosphere
    • Speciality pizzas
  • 17. Poor Richards

    $ | American

    This is a six-in-one store loved by locals of all ages. On one side there's a pizza parlor, where you stand in line to order hand-tossed pies...

    This is a six-in-one store loved by locals of all ages. On one side there's a pizza parlor, where you stand in line to order hand-tossed pies, salads, and sandwiches. Step through a doorway and you're in a toy store. Step through another and you'll find yourself in Rico's Cafe and Wine Bar, where the ambience is more upscale and the menu veers toward organic. Order a sandwich, a salad, or try a cheese plate. Step though another doorway and you've entered a used-book store. You can also enter each store from outside.

    320–324½ N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, USA
    719-578–5549
  • 18. Ristorante Del Lago at the Broadmoor

    $$$$ | Italian

    With stunning views of Cheyenne Lake and the main hotel, this "restaurant of the lake" features an open kitchen and cozy lounge. Smaller portions...

    With stunning views of Cheyenne Lake and the main hotel, this "restaurant of the lake" features an open kitchen and cozy lounge. Smaller portions allow guests to try a variety of authentic Italian dishes from antipasti and wood-fired pizzas to lasagne and house-made sausage. Ask your server or the house sommelier which of the restaurant's 150 selections of wine to pair with each course.

    1 Lake Ave. , Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80906, USA
    719-577–5774

    Known For

    • Patio with lake view
    • Imported Italian meats and cheese
    • Impressive wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch
  • 19. Rock House Ice Cream

    $ | American

    This is a popular stop for hikers on their way home. Choose from among more than 24 different types, including maple walnut, coconut-almond...

    This is a popular stop for hikers on their way home. Choose from among more than 24 different types, including maple walnut, coconut-almond fudge, and—seasonally—pumpkin, for your cone, sundae, or milkshake.

    24 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake, Colorado, 80133, USA
    719-488–6917

    Known For

    • Historic stone facade
    • Seasonal ice cream specialties
    • Friendly service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. in winter
  • 20. Shallots

    $$$ | Eclectic

    This inviting café in the historic district presents an eclectic menu of American and Southwest dishes, with the pork "street" tacos highly...

    This inviting café in the historic district presents an eclectic menu of American and Southwest dishes, with the pork "street" tacos highly recommended. The island half smoked chicken with orange-honey Jamaican jerk sauce and a smoked pork belly with Hawaiian barbecue shine on the revamped menu. A fresh look including a wood bar mounted on a half brick wall maintains the locally-owned restaurant's mountain café feel. Sunday brunch is very popular. For those seeking a morning pick-me-up, try the huevos, chorizo, and corn muffin covered in red sauce.

    137 E. 1st St., Salida, Colorado, 81201, USA
    719-539–4759

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.

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