1. Grand View

0

Colorado Springs, CO

Cancel

Open app

Search

Grand View

3.4 (78 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

Grand View Photos

GRAND VIEW ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Trendy
Intimate
Romantic
Classy

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Grand View

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Lori A.

I just want to start off by explaining how moving the view is and that it's worth going even for a drink while you stare at the rocks the entire time. It's a sight that I will always remember. Regarding the food, I ordered the salmon because it came with crab rice--an exceptional touch to the dish and something I have not tried before. In addition, I highly recommend this light wine.

Rebia B.

THE VIEW WAS STUNNING! The mountains were melting all my stresses away and finally helped me relax. We asked to sit outside since the inside was so quiet and I'm so glad we did because the sunset view was so beautiful. All the food was flavorful and delicious we ended up coming back the next day for lunch. We tried the tenderloin and brownie for dinner. The steak frites and cheesecake for lunch. My only critique is the temp of the steak kept coming out different. We asked for medium rare and received well done. Then brought our friends the next day and asked for medium rare and received rare and another friend received well done. It's hit or miss with the temperature. All of the staff was so wonderful and helpful!

Cubano
Eddy M.

Honest dine in review: Come well dressed, and look like you can pay the bill... but also, please enjoy the view as the Garden of the Gods in the background is amazing with a bite... even if it's mid. 1.5/5 I just finished enjoying a relaxing day at the Spa in Manitou and arrived in comfortable clothes to walk in to this dining establishment. Had a hat on which I was asked to remove (understandable), yet there was someone eating in a hat? Service was extremely slow, and while others were asked if they wanted dessert, I was given a check when I wasn't finished with my meal and told there would be no rush. Short, and simply put... dress nice or be a member of the establishment otherwise... you may have a similar experience. Might be worth the view, I wouldn't go back. -Cubano: 1/5 As you'll see in the picture. It's a small sandwich, dry, not enough Dijon sauce, extremely dry for the pork which tasted more like dry tuna, and seemed very underwhelming... However, the homemade pickles were good! This is a new addition to the menu and it felt as if it was trying to be something it wasn't... fries were good and accompanied by a small amount of ketchup. For $20+ and a $6 Arnold Palmer, this combination left you wanting more unfortunately. 1 star for the view as it's divine, and I'll be generous and share another star for the whole experience as it was underwhelming, and felt as if I should've worn a suit to have received better treatment...

Breakfast burrito was just okay for the price
Trisdon M.

We really enjoyed our experience at Grand View restaurant. The place is definitely aptly named as the views are spectacular. We came for brunch and the food was pretty good, but not necessarily worth it for the price. I tried the breakfast burrito and my sister tried the eggs Benedict. Both were pretty good but not anything particularly noteworthy. The service was friendly but the kitchen was a bit slow (it took about 25 minutes for our burrito and Benedict to come out). We didn't complain though because we got to sip cocktails and take in the view. I guess overall, it's a great place to experience for a nice view and decent food, just expect to pay a bit more than you'd expect and accept that the food won't knock your socks off.

The view
Liv W.

First, can I just say that the view at Grand View is absolutely beautiful. I mean, it really is a grand view (I included a picture of me in front of the view haha)!! It is so pretty we even witnessed an engagement! Magical doesn't describe it! Anyways... let's get onto the food and drinks. The drinks are as extravagant as the interior. They smoke the old fashions and use really pretty garnishes. They're really good and the bartenders are really kind and have great personalities. I will say, the only problem was that we didn't put in our food order for about 15 to 20 minutes after getting drinks. They're busy, but that is one thing to keep in mind! We sat at the bar for context. Either way, we enjoyed the bartenders and weren't too bothered! I think the main reason this is 4 stars versus 5 is the price of the food and the portions. I know this is at a resort and is quite fancy, but $34 for pea risotto (with no meat) is crazy. I make risotto at home and you can make at least 4 portions of this for that price on your own time. The pork belly was also dry. But the pesto was fantastic on the chicken pesto pasta. And the German chocolate tart was very decadent! I just feel like the pricing is a bit much for what you receive. But it does taste good. Anyways... I thought it was very nice! You're paying for the ambiance and drinks more than the food. But it was all beautifully presented and with great company, it was a perfect night.

The hostess immediately shut it down, saying those tables were assigned to certain servers.
Sha N.

We made a reservation and specifically requested window seating because the view is the main reason people come here. When we arrived, there were multiple open tables right by the windows. I politely asked if we could sit at one of them, and the hostess immediately shut it down, saying those tables were assigned to certain servers. That may be how things work internally, but as a guest, it should not feel like you are being denied something that is clearly available, especially when you made the effort to request it ahead of time. What stood out even more than the refusal was the attitude. There was no warmth, no attempt to accommodate, and no sense of hospitality just a cold, dismissive interaction. First impressions matter, and this one set the tone for the entire experience. Unfortunately, the food did not make up for it. My country fried steak was dry and lacked any crispness, like it had been sitting out for a while instead of being freshly prepared. The potatoes had the same issue dry, stale, and not worth the price. Nothing tasted fresh. I will say our server was kind and tried to do a good job, and the view is undeniably beautiful. But a great location cannot carry an experience when the basics hospitality and food quality fall short. At the end of the day, this is not just about one table or one dish. It is about how guests are made to feel. People spend their time and money here expecting a welcoming experience, especially when celebrating moments or simply wanting to enjoy the setting. Being met with indifference and attitude instead of basic courtesy is disappointing. Think twice before booking here. A beautiful view means very little when the hospitality is poor and the food feels neglected. I hope management takes a serious look at how guests are treated from the moment they walk in and asks themselves a simple question: if you were the customer, would this experience feel acceptable?

Old fashioned
Teresa S.

Perfect place to bring out of town guests, because the view is amazing. I've been a few times. This is a great place to get dressed up and have drinks. The last time I was there was just for drinks and dessert. The bartender made me a really bespoke drink for me that fit my dietary needs at the time and was delicious. We also went for Father's Day one year. Super busy. Presentation is always beautiful.

Mussels
Joungkeun L.

Amazing view. Mussel and Filet mignon were excellent. The mashed potato went perfectly with the filet. Other dishes were ok, but the lettuce in salad was very dry and we couldn't finish. The impression on food is mixed, but the view alone is worth to visit.

Chris K.

Beautiful venue, excellent service, and delicious food. Went there to celebrate my niece's graduation and had such amazing time there. Our server was excellent, friendly, funny, and attentive. The views are breathtaking. The food and desserts delicious. This place is recommended for a celebration and/or a date.

Glass or rose at sunset
Kristen M.

My partner and I came in for sunset date night recently and were very pleased with our time here! The staff was able to accommodate an earlier reservation for us which was very kind. We were seated promptly and had excellent service the whole night from our server Sammy (Sami?)! The views are truly incredible and I felt fortunate they placed us near the windows so we could have a front row view of the sunset. I enjoyed everything I ate- the bread started, Caesar salad and chicken parm. And zero complaints about the cheesecake and bread pudding desserts! I definitely recommend trying this spot and I would love to return in the future

Rotini Alla Vodka ($25). I didn't try this, but I noticed this had the same volume of pasta as the kid's pasta dish. Tue lunch 2024-04-09
Ziyan C.

Tons of reservations available. Made for 6 people at 11am on a Tuesday, booked the night before. Service was professional and patient with our two little kids. Our server had children of her own and was great with ours. Family friendly in the sense that they do have a kid's menu, but there were no other kids there, and no coloring activities available. Not surprised given the slightly more formal nature of this restaurant. $194.46 total including tax/tip for 3 drinks, 4 entrees, 1 side, and 2 kid's entrees. Pricey for ok food, but you're paying for the view which was indeed gorgeous. * Chopped Cobb Salad ($17) - 4 stars Ample blue cheese, ranch, and bacon. Could have used a little more lettuce as it was pretty intense. * Sauteed Trout ($34) - 3.5 stars The yucca root purree and spiced sunburst squash were amazing. The trout was well done, and personally I like mine a little pink in the middle, and I couldn't really taste the chili-lime glaze. * Kid's Rotini/Hot Dog ($10/$12) - 3 stars Very basic meals; the hot dog and bun were quite big. * Rotini Alla Vodka ($25) No rating as I didn't try this, but just noting that this dish had the exact same volume of pasta as the $10 Kid's Rotini. Of course, this had nicer toppings, but perhaps not fifteen dollar's more of toppings.

Filet mignon
Laura P.

This meal was completely unforgettable! We were lucky enough to snag a table outside with the stunning views of Garden of the Gods at sunset. I didn't expect the food to be good, given that it doesn't have to be to bring in tourists with the view it has, but it was spectacular. The pasta Provençal blew my mind: the noodles were made from scratch, and the tomatoes marinated in tremendous garlic, butter and seasoning. The filet mignon was also perfectly cooked and hardly needed a butter knife to cut. Cocktail and wine menu are extensive as is the dessert menu. Service was excellent: staff cared a lot that we were happy and enjoying ourselves.

Stephanie B.

The three stars is for the view, server and the complimentary bread. The actual courses we ordered were not great for the price. My husband ordered the roasted chicken and we give that dish 0 stars. The taste just wasn't great. We actually sent it back and the server offered another dish or free dessert but my husband had lost his appetite from his two bites of chicken. I will say the views were so amazing, it's a shame the food didn't match up.

Inside

See all

11 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 days ago

When dinner finally arrived , it was only lukewarm. Didn't complain because we didn't have the time or energy to rinse and repeat.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 2

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Garden Of The Gods R.

Garden Of The Gods R.

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Sha N.
118
65
136

7 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 2
Photo of Teresa S.
110
39
36

7 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Garden Of The Gods R.

Garden Of The Gods R.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Garden Of The Gods R.

Garden Of The Gods R.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Garden Of The Gods R.

Garden Of The Gods R.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ryan F.
214
22
3

6 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Garden Of The Gods R.

Garden Of The Gods R.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 1
Love this 3
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Garden Of The Gods R.

Garden Of The Gods R.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Garden Of The Gods R.

Garden Of The Gods R.

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Excellent service , appetizers and deserts were top notch & the view was awesome. Thank you

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Garden Of The Gods R.

Garden Of The Gods R.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Aaron L.
336
49
6

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 2

8 months ago

Food was way overpriced and not good - dry chicken and bland fish. View is amazing, so rating is just food.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Edgar S.
9
187
50

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Garden Of The Gods R.

Garden Of The Gods R.

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Garden Of The Gods R.

Garden Of The Gods R.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Garden Of The Gods R.

Garden Of The Gods R.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 2

Ask the Community - Grand View

You might also consider

The Rabbit Hole - Cordon bleu

The Rabbit Hole

4.1(2.5k reviews)
3.8 mi
•$$$

You enter through a phone booth and walk downstairs into an Alice in Wonderland restaurant…read more Excellent entrance. Usually when I follow my wife underground, we're looking for parking. This time there were cocktails and a coherent artistic vision. They really commit to the theme, and it looks fantastic. For a moment, I forgot there was an entire normal city upstairs where people were renewing vehicle registrations. We made a reservation about an hour beforehand and got in without trouble. I believe it was a Wednesday afternoon, and it wasn't particularly packed. Plenty of room to enjoy the atmosphere without feeling like we were being processed through Wonderland. Started with the bread, which was perfectly crisp. Then the skirt steak appetizer, which had great flavor. Could've happily kept eating that, but we had other business to attend to. Specifically, gourmet mac and cheese. An unusual entrée choice for a themed date, perhaps, but apparently you can lead a grown man into a subterranean fantasy world and he'll still ask where they keep the noodles. It was excellent. My wife and I both wanted more afterward. The White Rabbit cocktail was excellent too. Toasted marshmallow on top. A tiny campfire snack hovering over my drink while I sit underground eating fancy macaroni. Whoever planned this afternoon understands my needs better than I do. Highly recommend for the entrance, the atmosphere, the food, and especially that cocktail. Walk downstairs. Let The Rabbit do it's little thing.

Wa sable to snag a 10pm reservation about a week out for a Friday evening. Note to self, plan…read moreahead. Since it was so late we ended up grabbing some of the truffle fries and the cheese balls to snack on as we had a couple drinks. The fries had to be the best truffle fries I've had as all of them were extra crispy and had the right amount of truffle oil and salt throughout. Very consistent in the flavor and texture. Cheese balls weren't as expected with the arugula and cable slaw on the side vs what we though would be incorporated into the cheese ball. Started with the pumpkin extravaganza which was tasty although not sure how potent. Next up was the espresso martini which was also tasty and despite not having espresso in it, had that coffee flavor as anticipated. The entry is amazing and they have several cozy seating areas. Service was a bit hit and miss as they were quite busy. My friend got the White Rabbit, flaming marshmallow and the other friend got the apple pie martini. Both enjoyed and I'd come back to try their main entrees by snagging an earlier reservation.

Photos
The Rabbit Hole - Dining room

Dining room

The Rabbit Hole - Decent but needed more sauce for acidity

Decent but needed more sauce for acidity

The Rabbit Hole - White rabbit

See all

White rabbit

The Famous Steak House - BBQ tiger prawns

The Famous Steak House

3.9(503 reviews)
3.8 mi
•$$$

The Famous, by far still has consistency served the best steaks I've had in any state or country…read more It ain't broke and it don't need fixin'!! From the delicious cocktail shrimp to the French onion soup and homeade rosemary bread and huge baked potatoes and cheesesteak for lunch and the au poirve sauce ... basically you can't go wrong. I love the ribeye and filet cuts!! The staff is always terrific as well, the guys behind the bar are always super attentive and very friendly. Old school, rat pack vibes and the best piano player in Colorado are in store for you. If you haven't gone....you should go asap!!!

The food was excellent, but unfortunately, the service was so disappointing that I have no desire…read moreto return--even if someone else is paying. I ordered the salmon, and my date had a small ribeye with a side of mashed potatoes. Both meals were very good, but our waiter completely ruined what should have been an enjoyable dining experience. Our waiter appeared to be nearly 100 years old and moved and behaved as though he were. His service was painfully slow, and by the time our meals arrived, the food was barely lukewarm. My date's place setting was missing a fork, and after nearly five minutes of unsuccessfully trying to get someone's attention, he finally took one from a nearby table. I later informed our waiter so the next guest wouldn't encounter the same problem. He simply shrugged and carried on, seemingly unconcerned. Despite the restaurant not appearing particularly busy, our waiter seemed determined to rush us through our dinner. He knew it was our first date, yet he gave us little opportunity to settle in and enjoy getting acquainted during those first ten minutes. When we asked about the evening's specials, he mentioned just one and then promptly told us he wouldn't recommend it. From beginning to end, his attitude created an unpleasant atmosphere. What should have been a wonderful dinner and a memorable first date became a frustrating experience. Frankly, I would have had more fun at Outback Steakhouse. As delicious as the food was, I could have prepared something comparable at home. When I dine out, especially at an upscale restaurant, I'm paying for more than the meal. I want to enjoy the atmosphere, the company, and the pleasure of being properly waited on while someone else takes care of refilling drinks, clearing dishes, and making the evening enjoyable. Unfortunately, the level of service we received was more comparable to Golden Corral than to a high-end steakhouse. At these prices, excellent service should be part of the experience, not an afterthought. Great food cannot compensate for terrible service. For that reason, The Famous Steak House is not somewhere I would choose to visit again.

Photos
The Famous Steak House
The Famous Steak House
The Famous Steak House

See all

Prime 25

Prime 25

4.0(378 reviews)
5.2 mi
•$$$

Lovely spot for an upscale dining experience on the north end....nice to not have to drive downtown…read morefor a decent dinner! Started with the seafood tower and a tasty mocktail. Came in with a group and we all ordered just about every side they offer and just about every steak they have. I ordered mine with the cognac pepper sauce which was a delicious finishing touch and my favorite of the sides were the Szechuan cauliflower and the truffle Mac. We ended the evening with the hazelnut mouse cake and it was divine! Service was consistent and courteous throughout.

Work provided a beautiful dinner for the IAFF memorial in September of 2025…read more The scenery was romantic and bartenders were attentive. This is a steakhouse, so I naturally ordered the 8oz Filet, medium rare plus. Cooked to perfect with flavor and the right amount of crust on the outside. I was debating between the steak and sea bass, but the waiter said "this is a steakhouse, it's what we're known for". He didn't disappoint! To top it off, He brought a piece of Sea Bass since he knew I was debating. It was good, but not great. But I appreciate the amazing gesture of entertaining my dilemma with entree. The drinks were craft cocktails. Old fashion and "pinche" drink were top notch and complimented the meal. We night capped with an espresso martini and the bartender has my compliments for his skills. A bottle of wine was ordered for the table and it tasted good, but not great. Wish I caught the amend the Cab Sauvignon, but I was more excited with the cocktail drinks. Lastly, the staff. They were extremely attentive to our needs and made sure our glasses were always full. The asked every person if their steak was cooked properly. They asked if we enjoyed our drinks and if they can recommend other options to try. It was truly a great experience and one we will not forget.

Photos
Prime 25 - Upstairs searing with work renting upstairs

Upstairs searing with work renting upstairs

Prime 25 - Summer 2023 Menu

Summer 2023 Menu

Prime 25

See all

Bonny and Read - Lobster tale

Bonny and Read

3.9(515 reviews)
3.8 mi
•$$

Ended up at this place for first date and truly took my breath away. The ambience is super nice and…read moreit was pretty quiet to be able to have a conversation. I would love to shout out our waitress, however, I don't know her name. But she was the perfect balance of attentiveness and understanding that we were probably on a first date with how much we kept talking. She was really sweet on taking our orders, and checking in on us. For drinks my day got an old old-fashioned, which I ended up trying- and it was pretty good. I personally got the Cosmo and it was decent. I'm generally more of a gin and tonic, but it was still delicious. For food, we got the fried mac & cheese, balls, and crab stuffed mushrooms. Both had such a great flavor. And I think our favorite was dipping the bread from the crab, stuffed mushrooms in the garlic mixture at the. For entrée, my date got the halibut. And honestly, the sauce was amazing. For my lobster rolls they were both very fresh and delicious. But honestly, I could not eat both. Overall, this was such a great place for our first date, and I would honestly be back for more of the food and the best service. The only knock a star was truly for price point. It's definitely on the price your side even going at lunchtime.

My sister and I stopped here on our last night in CO Springs to fulfill her seafood cravings and we…read morehad a great time! We got two apps, the Prince Edward Island mussels and the black garlic fries. The fries came in a massive bowl for like $10 which was a nice deal especially with the housemade aioli. I got the catch of the day which, I believe, was a blackened red snapper with a creole sauce, potatoes, and asparagus. My sister got a tower and was very pleased with the freshness of the oysters. Our server was Doug and he was awesome! He gave us some extra hollandaise and aioli to go with our leftovers. He also recommended using some of the leftover lobster for breakfast with some eggs and my sister is obsessed. Thanks for the great service!

Photos
Bonny and Read - Dining room

Dining room

Bonny and Read - Tuna poke lunch special

Tuna poke lunch special

Bonny and Read - Side salad with ranch

See all

Side salad with ranch

Cowboy Star

Cowboy Star

4.0(504 reviews)
3.1 mi
•$$$$

Before coming here I had read quite a few of the one-star reviews, so understandably I was a bit…read morenervous. Fortunately, unlike what many of those reviews claimed, the service was exceptional. We came in very casual clothing (nothing even remotely fancy) and were not treated any different than those who came in suits. In fact, the service was so good I can confidentially say this may have been the best service I have ever had in a restaurant. Every employee, even those outside of our server, were very willing to help even if just overhearing one of us mention a problem. Our server, Josh, was so good at anticipating exactly what we needed and had great reccomendations to improve our experience, and was very respectful. The food was lovely as well, I ordered the ribeye and it was very tender (cut through like butter), flavorful, and perfectly cooked. My drink was a mocktail mule, a reccomendation from our server, and it was GREAT. For dessert I got a strawberry mousse and it was so delicious I found myself using my fork to scrape out every last bit of it from the cup. The prices here are quite high: for a bill of 4 drinks (malbec wine and mocktail mule), 2 appetizers (popovers and fried goat cheese- a great combo), 2 steaks (ribeye and filet mignon), and 2 desserts (Yuzu black sesame cake and strawberry mousse), ended up as a bill of about $250 before tip, but it was definitely worth it. This isnt the kind of place id say you go every week, more of a place for a special occasion, so the prices feel a bit more rational, and the atmosphere definitely makes it clear this place is fancy.

Had a dinner meeting with a coworker and we decided on Cowboy Star based on the solid Yelp reviews…read more It absolutely lived up to them! The atmosphere is upscale but still warm and comfortable. We decided to sit in the bar area rather than wait for a table in the main dining room, and I'm glad we did. Joel was our server and he was fantastic. He gave us excellent recommendations for both food and wine and was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. Having a great server can really elevate a dining experience, and Joel was exceptional. We started with the Hamachi Crudo (4/5) and Shrimp Cocktail (5/5). Next was the Local Greens salad 5/5, which completely blew me away. The goat cheese, fresh herbs, and dressing were perfectly balanced--so much flavor for what sounds like such a simple salad. For our entrée, we shared the bone-in ribeye 5/5, which was more than enough for two and cooked perfectly. Great atmosphere, excellent food, and outstanding service. Cowboy Star is officially my new favorite restaurant in Colorado Springs!

Photos
Cowboy Star - Spiced apple mule

Spiced apple mule

Cowboy Star - That's a nice looking old fashioned.

That's a nice looking old fashioned.

Cowboy Star - Great steaks!

See all

Great steaks!

Carlos Bistro - T one ribeye 14 oz on grilled veggies and mashed potatoes. Cooked to perfection!

Carlos Bistro

4.6(491 reviews)
2.8 mi
•$$$

Celebrated 37 awesome anniversary yrs with my wife at Carlos Bistro. The outside look is very…read moredeceptive and the prices very reasonable. It's located just outside of downtown, my brother told me that, in a humble looking building tucked behind a row of tall trees that blocks the sunlight from beaming inside. Upon entrance, it's a WTHeck, very nice inside. We are glad to have picked Carlos. The reviews are on point. Mr. Carlos greeted us by name and got thing started. Elizabeth took care of everyone as both attended to the guest. Great service. The menu is not over bearing and we eye-balled other guests plates. We decided on deep fried scallops and the catch of the day, sea bass which both exceeded par. After being hesitant about the sea bass, ask for extra seasoning. Man, it really didn't need it as it was booming with lemon sauce, capers, and more flavors. This is easily a place to return to if in town again.

What a gem of a bistro! From the moment you walk through the door, you're welcomed (Carlos) with…read morewarm hospitality and an inviting atmosphere that makes you feel instantly at home. The menu is thoughtfully crafted, with creative, fresh, and high-quality ingredients that shine in every dish. The attention to detail, from presentation to service, is exceptional. The staff is knowledgeable (Liz), attentive, and genuinely passionate about creating a great dining experience. What truly sets this bistro apart is its perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. Whether you're stopping in for a casual weeknight dinner or celebrating a special occasion, it always feels like the right choice. It's clear that the owner (Carlos) and team take great pride in what they do, and it shows in every aspect of the restaurant from the lighting to the interior design. It's very unique. Not all restaurants have their wines, liquors and wares within view. This is the kind of place that becomes a favorite for good reason. I can't recommend it highly enough and look forward to many more visits.

Photos
Carlos Bistro
Carlos Bistro - Crab Cake

Crab Cake

Carlos Bistro - Aperol spritz

See all

Aperol spritz

MacKenzie's Chop House

MacKenzie's Chop House

3.8(525 reviews)
4.0 mi
•$$$

Every time we have gone there, we have had an amazing time and had high-quality food with amazing…read moreservice. We have been going there for over a decade. We were last there for New Year's Eve 2026, and two weeks ago. I read the reviews and I think they're ridiculous because we have never had anything come out of the kitchen as they described and if it was that way, we would've sent it back! They have always been accommodating. I also read the review about the seating. If you thought it was going to be too small for your party, you should've asked for a bigger table. They have booths in the bar section that are almost always available. We have sat in every room, including the private dining rooms. We have never had an issue of not having enough room. And I've gone there with my family of five as well as with friends of two or three in my party.

Eh, it is alright. It is designed like what some Minnesotan would think of as a "fancy basement."…read moreIt has pretty dated décor, and the prices don't match the expectations. Honestly, expect a wait time, even if you have a reservation. They will not seat you until exactly your reservation time, even if there are a lot of open tables in the back, because of the "volume of patrons." I understand not wanting to overwhelm the staff, but there were a lot of open tables and not one or two, but three people folding napkins. Sooooo... sure. Then, after that, expect to wait for your food. It took over 30 minutes for three appetizers to appear and then another 30 minutes for the entrées. I put 2 hours and 12 minutes on the meter and came back with only 12 minutes left. It was a Friday night, but 2 hours? The food was barely above diner food. It was prepared well, but the flavor profile wasn't particularly developed for the cost. Overall, it tasted okay, but if you can make a good steak, just save yourself the time and money and have it at home.

Photos
MacKenzie's Chop House
MacKenzie's Chop House
MacKenzie's Chop House

See all

Grand View - newamerican - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...