Ephemera

Not just Great, Exceptional!I cannot accurately express how incredible this place is. Not just the food (which was almost too pretty to eat but thank God I did because it is DELICIOUS, I felt like my taste buds had died and gone to heaven) but the people here are amazing. I hadn't been to a restaurant like this before and they were so patient whenever I had questions. It is so obvious the care they have, not just for the people who come in, but the food they create​. From the plating to the ambience of the restaurant itself, it's a once in a lifetime experience that I hope to repeat.

For a fancy night out it is a nice place with some good and complex food. While it is a bit pricy (to be expected) it is nice that you can split a tasting menu or just get a single dish. The art was amazing and really added to the atmosphere. It is always wonderful to see the chefs cook so the bar seating is, in my opinion, the best in the house. Each dish had well ballanced flavors and they were nice enough modify the plates to all be vegetarian. My favorite was the kale salad which had dates to sweeten it up and sause to ballance it back out. The service was amazing as well. If it is within your budget, it is a great place to celebrate.

Honestly for a fine-dining, multiple course meal, this was just kind of mid. Fish course of local striped bass stood out, but nothing else did. There were some good ideas but execution just wasn't there. Mocktails and cocktails were good, as were the west coast oysters we added to the prix fixe menu. Ambiance in the front room isn't that great either. Like almost everything in Coati, sounded promising but failed to really deliver. Not memorable.

Great food and vegetarian friendly! We found free parking a few minutes away, and got in with a same day reservation. I think we spent about 2 hours there - we split the 5 course menu which was plenty of food for us. It was pricey compared to a normal meal, but a great experience. It is fun to sit at the counter and watch the action happening in the kitchen. Our favorite was the kale salad - though the cream on the side was a bit salty. The artwork is beautiful and I love that they host local artists work. The soup dish was delicious too, with plenty of layers of flavor. The ambience was sa but chaotic and loud, but we didn't mind. I recommend checking out the multi course menu if you're looking for a fancy date night.

An amazing culinary experience! A hidden gem in downtown Colorado Springs. As we arrived the location is within a modern food court tucked in an upstairs location, very quaint. Unlike many other restaurants we've visited in Miami and other cities Ephemera delivers the finest food with great flavor, beautiful presentation and friendly service.We started with a simple grilled sourdough with an amazing butter and olive oil. A second round was a must! The soup was delicious with just the perfect amount of bacon and cheese. For the mains we had the steak as well as the fish. Presentation and flavors were epic, delicate dishes with attention to details that made every bite a special treat. The desserts were amazing and enjoyed every minute of the meal.We would definitely recommend and return to Ephemera!

My friends and I were in for a surprise treat. The restaurant is actually located upstairs in a refurbished small business warehouse which houses other types of restaurants, bars, and businesses. It has areas where you can sit on couches or cushions and talk with friends. The vibe is laid back, welcoming, and the music puts you in a great mood. It's a wonderful adult hang out spot especially on the weekend. As I said the restaurant Ephemera is located upstairs and it actually has a more closure and intimate feel to it; opposed to the other places being out in the open. We didn't have a reservation because we were just told about it by someone downstairs. I would definitely suggest making a reservation. We were very lucky that they were able to seat us that evening. We had a nice big table all to ourselves and a bit of privacy.I wish I could remember the cocktail I ordered because it was really good, but I definitely remember the food. I ordered the pear soup which I think was my favorite hands down. I ordered the duck confit for my entree and my girlfriends ordered the beef, The duck and the beef were both cooked very tender and the flavors were delicious. I really like the combination of the duck, black eyed peas, and lemon marmalade. I combined everything each bite. The first bite just made me close my eyes and hummm. I did try the dessert. I had the oat chocolate cake. It wasn't bad and it had the cherries that added flavor. It tended to be on the very dry side. What I loved more than the rest of the dessert was the rosemary ice cream the chef made. I really would have preferred just that instead of the cake. It was light and unique. I could taste the rosemary. I want to go back for the soup and ice cream. I would order the duck again also but I can't stop thinking about the soup and ice cream.

Want to love this place more than I can. Its spirit/ambiance is me... but execution fails. We came in on a Tuesday because that's our date night. Oysters, meh. Lamb/orzo dish, painfully obvious.... reheated. My weeknight rack of lamb and boxed risotto, knockout punch to what was presented. My wife's pork belly, disjointed.... Rosemary meringue's were awesome. But the dish just lacked acidity and balance. I love the original story of the why, just not the execution that we received.Cheers, and good luck!

excellent service and food. Will goback again. Servers were detailed oriented. Bison was great!

Took my wife here for her birthday. Great service. Everyone was super nice and attentive. We got 6 oysters, some wine, and the 7 course tasting menu. Oysters were great and the tasting menu was phenomenal. We're foodies that moved to Colorado Springs a couple of years ago and have had trouble finding great food so we are super happy we found this place. Would highly recommend.

I went 3 for 7 on the tasting menu. Disappointed and she'll shocked on the price. Still hungry at the end. The Indian dish was too hot and the pork chop was waaaay too hot. Wow that was expensive by Colorado Springs standards. Yikes. ~$225 with tax and tip and only water. Great service.