The Yummiest Bars in Colorado Springs

Angelo’s Taverna

★★★★★ 4.5 (1793) • $$

"BEST place in Denver! Highly recommend. Wine was great, atmosphere great, burrata was out of this world, and oysters were incredible! Loved the bartender too. Highly recommend!"

Shells and Sauce

★★★★☆ 4 (1033) • $$

"Oh my how do I start this. . .this place was a hidden gem within a neighborhood and it was so quaint and cute!! We decided to sit outside as we did not make an appointment and we were a party of 5. Towards the end of the dining experience, we were all a little cold BUT that was on us. Pro Tip - Make an appointment as this place busy busy busy!!As soon as we were sat, they came out and gave us our menus and gave us fresh bread boules with a balsamic vinaigrette to dip the bread in. I thought that was a nice change to the usual olive oil with balsamic vinegar. Some of the people that I was with thought that it was too vinegary but i liked it as I LOVE balsamic vinegar. lol We placed our order and soon after, we got our food and let me tell you. . .silence enveloped our table as we started to dig into the food. And you know that is the best compliment that you can give to a restaurant. . .that silence fell upon the table once the food came. The food was so freaking good! I had the chicken piccata with linguine pasta. BUT I wished that they had just served it with plain spaghetti OR fettucini so that the pasta could've picked up more of the sauce. I seriously wanted to spoon up the sauce. But then again, I have yet to meet a piccata that I did not like. The food was amazing and everything came out quickly and everything was sooooooo delicious! The free bread was good BUT they needed to proof the bread a little longer as it was a very dense bread and I could tell that the boule was underproofed. Did I eat it even though it was under proofed? Heck yeah I did! Cuz I love bread. . .or rather I love carbs. . .LOL The service was great from the hostess to the server to the bus boy to the food runner. Everyone was very friendly and willing to answer any questions. If I lived in that neighborhood, I'd be in so much trouble as I would be here almost everyday! LOL Just come and eat here. You won't regret it!"

Marigold Cafe & Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (883) • $$

"This place is a gem! Excellent food and service! The service from the owner to the waitresses is always first rate. We ordered the swordfish and it was great followed by the raspberry cheesecake which is always the best. Place was hopping for a Thursday night which a testament to the quality of food and service!"

Shanahan's Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 4.1 (889) • $$$$

"Came with my family to celebrate my aunt's 50th birthday! We were greeted with very nice service starting from the valet to when we were seated. The ambiance was very modern, dim lighting vibes. Daniel was a great waiter and very patient with my family as we were getting situated and figuring out our order. We ordered a variety of items:Apps: Escargot (kind of salty for us, but the bread was great)Octopus Main Entrees: Wagyu TomahawkWagyy StripPorterhouseChilean Sea Bass (all loved this dish)Collosal crab cake and prawns (everything was delicious including the sauce)Ahi Tuna SashimiSides:Garlic Mashed PotatoesCreamed CornBrussel SproutsMac n cheese (truffle & the lobster one)Loaded baked potatoThe steaks were all delicious and cooked to what we each ordered perfectly. Overall we all walked away very stuffed and my family enjoyed the experience."

Piglatin Cocina

★★★★☆ 4.2 (839) • $$

"One of the unexpected bonuses of this place? They were bumping some Ja Rule on a Tuesday, holla holla!I was in the area and remembering seeing Piglatin on Triple D when they were a food truck. I'm pro pig and was excited to see they had a $15 off $45 offer on the InKind app and was hungry so oink oink!I ordered a couple tacos and plantains to eat there then a pork platter and cuban sandwich to go. The purple taco was pretty but didn't notice a lot of flavor with the tortilla but boy did they pack it full of pork and it was tender, moist and flavorful. The kimchi taco could have been better, the kimchi and juice from it made the tortilla very moist and fell apart shortly after. Again, lots of pork. They do not skimp on that so appreciated! Special shoutout to the plantains.....I grew up in South Florida and extremely picky about plantains but these had a nice sprinkle of salt on them which elevated them completely!Portions are huge here and I ate well for a few days afterwards! I don't know if I would make a special trip here specifically but a solid option the in the Springs. Happy oinking!"

Cafe Terracotta

★★★★☆ 4.3 (656) • $$

"After multiple visits, a few for brunch, and another few for dinner) over the last few years, I can up this to 5 stars - the food is consistently delicious and well prepared. The service is pretty consistently good - though it sometimes feels a little slow, it's fast enough to let you meet the 2-hour street parking time limit, even with appetizers and dessert. And having their own parking lot, however small, is a plus for any popular Colorado neighborhood. Most recently, my husband got the braised short rib, which was as tender and delicious as it was when I got it about 1.5yrs ago. Our friends got the arctic char (she loved it and I was ALMOST jealous) and the prime rib (he loved this as well and it had that typical smoked crust encasing it so it did not look like your typical prime rib). I was having difficulty deciding between a few dishes and our server (in so sorry I don't recall his name) immediately recommended the dirty risotto, which was FABULOUS and immediately took me to NOLA on the first bite. We started with the calamari, which frankly I thought was average, and the gouda butternut squash dip, which I thought was lovely. And finished with "chocolate pudding," which was only a mistake in that I should have stopped eating with about 3 bites left of my risotto. We will happily continue to return."

The Brutal Poodle

★★★★★ 4.6 (547) • $$

"@brutalpoodle's unique combination of heavy metal and gastro pub atmosphere has contributed to their success over the past 6 years in several ways. Firstly, it has helped them carve out a distinct identity in the competitive bar and restaurant industry, allowing them to stand out and attract a loyal customer base. Their combination of heavy metal music and a gastro pub atmosphere creates a memorable and immersive experience for patrons, setting them apart from traditional bars and eateries.Secondly, this unique combination has allowed @brutalpoodle to tap into niche markets, appealing to both heavy metal fans and food enthusiasts. By catering to specific interests and offering a diverse experience, they have been able to attract a broad range of customers, resulting in a consistent and diverse clientele.Furthermore, the fusion of heavy metal and gastro pub atmosphere has provided @brutalpoodle with a strong brand image and a strong sense of community. This has helped them build a dedicated following, with many patrons becoming regulars and spreading the word about their establishment through word-of-mouth and social media.Overall, the unique combination of heavy metal and gastro pub atmosphere at @brutalpoodle has set them apart from their competitors, attracted a diverse customer base, and fostered a strong sense of community, all of which have contributed to their success over the past 6 years."

Bar Dough

★★★★☆ 4 (696) • $$

"$100 for a great meal for two. What we got: Margherita pizza & mushroom ravioli. Pizza was pretty standard, crust was delicious. Ravioli was so so good and well portioned. Drinks are a little on the pricier end, but we're used to Dallas prices. Environment: We grabbed a seat in front of the kitchen right before rush dinner hour. Very clean and beautiful decor. Service: Didn't get his name, but our waiter was such a cool guy; kind, friendly, knowledgeable, checked in on us just the right amount of times. Side note: pizza chef needs a hell of a raise. Idc how much he's making - he's not making enough. That man puts in work."

North County

★★★★☆ 3.9 (697) • $$

"Coming on a Wednesday night for date night and we didn't need a reservation. Being from Southern California this is very decent California Mexican food (not traditional Mexican food). Love the theme of the restaurant - very beachy and reminds me of home!! They have indoor and outdoor patio seating, we were seating almost immediately. Our server was on top of it! Bringing out our drinks and food very quickly! It all tasted quick good and had delicious flavor. I did take off one star because of the the strange fees along with the lack of chips and salsa. That is pretty standard for a Mexican restaurant.Overall I would come back! 4/5 stars"

The Perfect Landing Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (733) • $$

"We sat quickly with a call ahead. We didn't get a table by the window (you have to reserve these) but you could still see the planes from our seat and the kids watched at the window periodically. Service was quick and food came out SO fast. Definitely looks and feels high end so I was afraid my kids would be out of place but luckily it wasn't super busy so it was fine to let them roam around while we ate. The food was good. Each entree comes with a bakery item which satisfied my savory + sweet craving. I got the chilaquiles and the flavors were awesome my only critique is the chips were soggy. Pancakes were thick and fluffy, bakery muffins are huge and dense and delicious."

The Blue Stag Saloon

★★★★☆ 3.7 (644) • $$

"The food, the cocktails, the service, this place is amazing!I had the bison chili and the kickin chicken and wow! What a great combo! The chicken sandwich is the perfect mix between sweet and spicy and the chili has a great kick to it. And the cocktails actually have alcohol in them not like most places!! Amazing!"

Aurum Food & Wine Breckenridge

★★★★★ 4.5 (420) • $$$

"Geez, after reading the recent reviews on this restaurant, I was hesitant to go. But I'm so glad we did. I can see why it's the best happy jour in town. What a steal. But we weren't there for happy hour. We opted to come later to enjoy the outdoor seating.Our service was fantastic and Tom took care of us. There was a choice of mocktails which I appreciate. Everything we ate was delicious. We opted for the crudo (so spicy and delicious), the Korean fried chicken (just do it), the burger (fantastic flavors) and a special pasta. For dessert it was the cookies (yes, yes yes!) and the Elvis (a little spicy dessert). We enjoyed our meal and unanimously agreed this was a five star experience. We are glad we didn't listen to the other reviews!!PS-to be fair, working a huge table is never fun and never turns out well. So I take these large table complaints with a groan of salt."

Los Dos Potrillos - Highlands Ranch

★★★★☆ 3.8 (544) • $$

"This place is awesome, and the service is fast! I'm a fan of chips and salsa, and Los Dos Potrillos does not disappoint in terms of its chips and salsa. We probably had about eight bowls of the salsa because it was so good - and it had a kick to it. The portion sizes definitely were not small, either - I was stuffed by the end of the meal! I had the steak street tacos. The ambiance was decent, but it felt busy. We only had to wait around 10 minutes to be seated. Our server was very kind and made us feel right at home. He also let us know that they have a new location that opened up in Castle Rock - and he made sure to mention that the food there is just as good!"

Castle Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (514) • $$

"Fresh baked bread, and some of the best Spinach Artichoke dip I have had in Colorado. The service was average, and the prices were fair. We sat outside on a lovely fall day and the area is beautiful in Castle Rock's downtown area. I am excited to go back and try their chicken (which is what they are known for)"

T-Byrds Tacos & Tequila

★★★★☆ 4 (459) • $$

"T-Byrds Tacos & Tequila in Downtown Colorado Springs has a great look: their branding and decor is on-point. The service, however, was severely lacking to the point it was non-existent.LOCATIONFirst, let me begin with their location: T-Byrds was easy to locate and they were across from the park. Find the first open parking spot and walk over to the restaurant.ATMOSPHEREUpon entry, we were greeted by the gentleman behind the bar. The music was a little loud for conversing but it didn't bother me much because I enjoyed the music - it was just hard to hear my coworkers during our table conversations.FOODI thought the food was okay. Here is a list of items I ate:- CARNITAS TACO: The meat was tough and the pico de gallo was okay. I'm not sure why it was topped with green bell peppers. That wasn't described on the menu. Plus, I thought it was weird. Why not just a simple cilantro to top? - PINEAPPLE EXPRESS: This was the better taco of the two. The pulled pork was juicy in the sweet Thai chili sauce and bits of pineapple. The crunchy fried onions on top surprisingly complemented the entire taco.- GRILLED ELOTE BOWL: I enjoyed this side dish over the two tacos. The corn bits were perfectly grilled. It had a nice bite to it and the flavors were great.SERVICEThe service was atrocious. Our server didn't bother to check on us - we flagged her down once during the only time she passed our table. The bartender even passed us as well as another employee. Not one asking if we needed anything. Nothing. The funny thing is the restaurant wasn't even full! I think our party would've enjoyed the food and atmosphere more had the service been better.Overall, I think T-Byrds has potential for improvement. What they have going on perfectly IMO is the decor and branding. I liked their physical menu and the fonts (typography). Opportunities for the biggest improvement would be in customer service. As for the tacos, they are definitely different from the tacos I've had in SoCal. I prefer a simpler menu with simple ingredients as opposed to fusion/"trendy" tacos. The presentation was off - definitely wouldn't use green bell peppers to top off tacos or "julienned" onions that appeared to have been cut by either a dull knife or a 5-year-old."

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Colorado Mills

★★★★☆ 3.9 (437) • $$$

"A great restaurant serving excellent steaks and seafood entres. I always enjoy the Keg Classics which combine side dishes at a lower cost. Ordered the rib steak which was wonderful and cooked to perfect medium rare. Wife always gets the salmon which she loves! Can't complain about the meal and our server was good, but sometimes late on delivery of sides. Here's the best deal that a lot of people don't take advantage of is the birthday bogo. Sign up and take advantage of the great dinner deal. Saves a ton of money. I highly recommend the Keg for a solid dinner without breaking the bank!"

Up The Creek

★★★★☆ 4 (412) • $$

"When you are in vail, this is the place to stop by and enjoy the Gore River flowing nearby, delicious food and friendly staff. It's tucked away behind and below other restaurants. Bit of searching, you will be delighted.Only got to try the blackened fish taco with delicious salsa and chips. Highly recommend. Arugula salad was very fresh and delightful.One of the highlights of visiting Vail."

Grande Station

★★★★☆ 4.3 (353) • $$

"A really cute spot in Littleton. Review based on how we felt so welcomed right away by the staff, the uniqueness of ambience and food quality. We were not too hungry so my husband and I shared a Rueben Sandwich and we each had a beer. The Rueben was one of the best we've ever had! Very cute restaurant on a corner. Perfect to people watch!"

Trattoria Stella on Colfax

★★★★☆ 3.8 (429) • $$

Viale Pizza & Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (349) • $$

"Viale's is your neighborhood (South Colo. Blvd) pizza/pasta shop that's got a bit more style and a bit more class than your average Italian restaurant. Good prices and above-average meal quality mark it as a go-to regular stopover when you're craving some semolina this-and-that. Very good pizza (ask for the crust to be "crispy") and large servings (check out the size of the tiramisou!) tell you that you're not going away hungry. (I also really like their newest host-person...so kind and helpful).Ciao bella,David(e) M"

Dio Mio

★★★★☆ 4 (382) • $$

"Alright Dio Mio. Here's the 5 stars you deserve! This is one of my most recommended spots in RiNo, especially if my friends and I are trying to brainstorm last minute plans for dinner. I've lost count how many times I've been here. Even though I keep ordering the same items, I'm constantly impressed by the quality of food, beverage, and customer service.My top dish is the Radiatori (second is the Cacio e Pepe) though I'll deviate every once in awhile to get a seasonal special. Friends often gravitate towards adding on appetizers like Broccoli and Artichokes, both of which are artfully crafted in terms of flavors and textures. Paired with wines or cocktails, it's quite the romantic venue!"

Cochino Taco

★★★★☆ 3.7 (444) • $$

"Sat on patio with dog. Queso happy hour chips were alright. I like the seasoning on the chips. Queso was very liquidy tho. The chorizo burrito was okay. Not as good as I remember. Server wasn't very friendly, didn't even look us in the eyes when talking to us. Overall just ok."

Willow Creek Restaurant at Evergreen Lake

★★★★☆ 3.6 (434) • $$$

"One cannot take away from the ambiance and view from this quaint restaurant/bar. It's beautiful and peaceful. We sat in the bar lounge area which was a pretty tight fit, but manageable. The menu is full of options from seafood to land food. We ordered some wine/cocktails with the Gnocchi and Burrata appy's.Gnocchi was dressed in a broth sauce, with pancetta, mushrooms and truffle peelings. This dish itself was oddly not very flavorful.. Cannot put my finger on it, but it was just like.. meh. Burrata, was fresh and flavorful. Onward to the entree's and the specials. I chose to go with the Halibut special and the wifey the Fall Risotto add Salmon. My Halibut had a crispy outside and overall I liked the dish. I will make a small remark and that is at $56, I would think a 6-8oz portion would be in order here. Then again, I live in Austin, where there is an abundance of restaurants and this price may be on point for Evergreen. Suzie enjoyed her salmon and pushed the risotto around, but didn't finish the dish. I had a bite and enjoyed the richness/earthiness of dish. For her, it was a little to much. Not terrible or anything like that, just very punchy.After dinner sweets and drinks where ordered with the Creme Brulee and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup. These were both a great way to end the evening. Very Creme Brulee indeed. My overall impression of the evening was, they may not of been on their A game. Our friends, who we were visiting, are frequent diners and like it very much. One item of note. There is a 3% surcharge for using a credit card. This is listed on the menu at the bottom and perhaps standard practice in Evergreen. I wasn't aware of it and neither were our friends. I had not noticed this until the next day. Not a huge deal, but I had a couple of hundies/20's in my wallet and could of saved myself a small charge. It isn't something I have seen in a very long time and just mentioning as an fYI.I would like to add that our server, Jennifer J was delightful. She was informative and helpful with our orders. I only had two glasses of wine to drink this evening and when she brought the second one, I didn't even notice her bringing it and found it on my right. Very stealthy indeed. I noticed it looked a little short after I took my first swig and just chalked it up to my enthusiasm of drinking it. About a minute later, she popped back by and topped me off and apologized that she had grabbed the original glass before the bartender had finished pouring it. Nice one Jen! If we happen to come and visit our buds again, we would drop back by."

India's Kitchen II - Centennial

★★★★☆ 4.4 (285) • $$

"I cannot express enough how great of an experience we always have at India's Kitchen II:Tonight, we ordered a Kingfisher beer, two mulligatawny soups (one hot and one mild), tandoori chicken, chicken curry, chicken mo mo, and garlic naan. Absolutely fantastic. As usual.The service is fast and friendly. The food is delicious and when you ask for mild, they make it mild. When you ask for hot, they make it hot. I just wish they had their pre-COVID buffet available. It was like like the star on top of a beautiful Christmas tree. (This is me me remembering the greatness.)We come here often, and for a reason. I have never - not once - had a remotely unpleasant meal or experience here. If you haven't already, please try it!"

Illegal Pete's - South Broadway

★★★★☆ 3.8 (368) • $$

Lo Stella Ristorante

★★★★☆ 3.8 (353) • $$$

"I visited Lo Stella with a friend on a Tuesday evening. Which to our delight, it turns out they have happy hour from 4-6pm and offer half priced bottles of wine on Tuesdays! The manager, Luca, was our server. He was great! He was very knowledgeable and patient as I grilled him on the menu and he also helped us narrow our selection to 3 pastas and dessert! He even asked the kitchen to make us the gnocchi special when it wasn't on the menu that evening! We enjoyed the pesto pasta, the Cacio Pepe, and the gnocchi for our entrees, everything was delightful!! I can't wait to come back again and try more off of their menu!"

Rock City Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (273) • $$

"We ate breakfast here today. I had the Breakfast Burrito. It was incredible! I wanted to thoroughly enjoy the meal, so I cut it open and just dove in! Amazing chili, potatoes, meats, scrambled eggs, onions... just the perfect mix of ingredients! I had to leave the tortilla behind because I got comfortably full!! I felt like I had a good, solid, wholesome meal (excluding the extra carbs I would have had from the tortillas)! Fantastic breakfast anyway you "cut"it!"

Little India Restaurant & Bar Wash Park/DU

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (460) • $$

"First time ordering from here, and I'm only giving a 3/5 because the food was hot and delivered quickly over DoorDash. But based on the food alone, my rating would be closer to a 1 or 2/5. The garlic naan was really dry, tasted old--it was so dry and stale it tasted almost more like a cracker and actually CRUNCHED in my mouth--and did not have much garlic flavor. My partner had the chicken tikka masala. The chicken was tender but because the chunks are so large, it tasted dry and wouldn't be palatable without drowning it in sauce, and unfortunately, the sauce itself wasn't very flavorful. I did appreciate that the saag paneer wasn't too salty, though it was a bit bland and flavorless. The papadam was perfect, although we didn't receive any chutney with our order, which I'm used to other Indian restaurants giving. Overall, the food is decent enough if you're really, really craving Indian food and there's no other fast option. But given the price (~$18 per entree), I don't think I would order from here again. Note: the price of the chicken tikka masala and saag paneer includes rice! We didn't know this and ended up with way too much rice because we'd ordered a bowl separately."

Moonga Sushi, Ramen & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (291) • $$

"Awesome service, delicious food, excellent sushi, sashimi. I can't believe we never stopped by this place before tonight. This will definitely be one of our new favorites for sushi, ramen or Japanese food. I want to say it's hidden on the side of a Lone Tree shopping center or right across the Lone Tree DMV?Anyways, just the right size, not that big or small. Adequate and comfortable seating and tables, maybe 6 seats upfront at the sushi bar. Love the Hoshizaki cases, a sign of a good sushi restaurant.We tried a bunch of different dishes, I opted to try sushi sashimi platter for one with some miso soup. My sister and brother n law's family tried everything from a selection of sushi rolls, to spicy ramen, white truffles tuna, to honey walnut shrimp, takoyaki, inari, unagi, crab ragoons...etc.Stop by this great spot for Sushi & Ramen you won't be disappointed. Oh they also had this sizzling teriyaki plate, that's enticing to try. You'll see when they bring it to your table."

Colorado's Rib & Chop House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (374) • $$

"Delicious! And great service ... went toward the end of the night so plenty of seating and a very nice ambiance."

Hideaway Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (311) • $$

"Friendly staff, excellent French Dip sandwich and homemade chips...............................................................xxxxxxxxxxxccxxccccAnd that makes 85 characters."

Miguel's Mexican Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (242) • $$

"The food was pretty good and came out quickly, which was great since I was starving after a 7.5 mile hike. I got the 6 taco plate and thought the garnish, sauces, beef, and pork were awesome. I didn't like the chicken ones much and felt they needed more seasoning on the meat itself. The price was reasonable also. I'd try a burrito and chile relleno next time.We also got the chips with salsa and guacamole, which I cannot recommend. It was like $15 for 2 dips and chips, which probably should have been more like half that price since you usually get chips amd salsa free at any restaurant like this anyway."

Pepi's Bar & Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (422) • $$

"This place is just perfect! A wonderful patio, nice service, and GREAT people watching. We snagged an outdoor table for lunch, and couldn't be happier with our experience! The staff was talkative and accommodating and even volunteered to move us into more shade for our comfort later on in our meal. We ordered a few of their many featured cocktails, as well as the Truffled Gnocchi (Pan-seared gnocchi, asparagus and mushrooms drizzled with truffle oil and shaved Parmesan). I thought everything was reasonably priced, and the portions were large as well. We will be dreaming of the flavors in the gnocchi, it truly was fantastic."

Sloan's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (312) • $$

"My girlfriend and I visited Sloan's to watch a football game and take advantage of a BOGO entree deal. Upon walking in, the first thought that popped in my mind was "wow, what a clean place!". Everything in there looked immaculate including the bathrooms which is something I definitely look out for when eating somewhere. The food and drinks were all amazing! I had the spicy reuben and wished it had a bit more spice to it but I enjoyed it overall. The fries were fresh and tasty too! We shared some oysters as well as we came in during happy hour and enjoyed them as well. My favorite was the nachos. I was super full from the reuben but had to power through because the nachos were so good. The cocktails were tasty and well-made!Donovan was our server and he definitely made our experience stand out. He was very personable and it felt like hanging out with a friend. He even stayed after his shift to watch the rest of the football game with us. Thank you, Donovan!"

Walter's303 Pizzeria & Publik House - Lowry

★★★★★ 4.5 (220) • $$

"Wow. I saw that this place had the "best wings and pizza" in town recommendation by buzzfeed, and honestly I was very curious and had to come here to see if the hype was justified. So it was no surprise that it does have some of the best wings and pizza in town. They have special wing flavors, which rotate seasonally but the old standbys are also solid options. I love this spot. We have been here a handful of times and it is always busy. It's also a cozy and perfect place for a lazy afternoon watching some games on TV while eating some pizza and wings. It is always busy, we always eat by the bar also. The vibes are solid. They have gluten free pizza options also which is always a bonus. Good beer options and service is always great. It is a solid spot :) !!!!"