The food, is amazing! Everything on the menu is just delicious. The flavors and preparation are top notch. We go here every few weeks at this point. Its the only surefire place to get great dining. Ambience, also amazing. Good views of the mountains from some tables. Music is pleasant, staff is friendly. And they leave you to DINE! We love this. read more

Good food, nice ambiance. I had the elk, which was kind of stringy & tough. They were out of the wine we wanted, but made a nice substitution, so that was ok. Nice place that I'll go to again for a higher end meal, but I think I'd try something else next time. read more

We come here often for special dinners. The quaint house-like environment is so nice. The servers are all great, but Kevin is our favorite. My husband got the elk, which is always amazing, and I got the red snapper special. For dessert we got the pistachio bread pudding. Worth a drive from the Springs! read more

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My first time here tonight-we went with some friends. I had the bone-in pork loin and it was the most delicious pork I have ever eaten. My wife had the scallops and our friends had the elk and the lamb. Service was very good and very attentive. read more

This used to be my go to place but after the last two times we been here I would say "no". In Feb, went with friends and two of us had undercooked food. Last Saturday went and had a horrible experience. It took 75 minutes before we got our meal. Two tables in our section (including ours), were completely ignored. The other table just up and left. Food was okay but not up to the usual standard. Not sure what happened, but food is not what it used to be and either is the service. Very disappointing experience. read more

What happened!? We used to love this place but our recent experience was filled with unreasonable delays, a menu that seems far less appealing as we recall...and did I mention the ridiculously slow service. After dinner, we agreed we have no desire to return. Sad because it used to be high on our local list. read more

Dinner in Monument, Colorado... I wanted to take my sister to a nice place for her birthday. I searched my Yelp app and found: The Bistro On 2nd. I told her my plan, and she agreed right away. She had heard good things about this local restaurant and was excited! On the day of our dinner, I called the restaurant to make a reservation. They asked if we would be able to dine upstairs if the downstairs filled up... sure! Free parking in their private lot was much appreciated. We walked around to the front to get photos, but we could have entered the restaurant from the parking lot. The gals at the reception desk were friendly and greeted us right away. They offered us outside seats or indoor dining. We took a look at the inside seats and chose them because it seemed more cozy and it was air-conditioned. It was a wise decision because there was a passing shower that sent all outdoor diners inside! Wow! This restaurant appears to be a converted house. I peeked around upstairs, and it looked like two bedrooms were made into dining rooms. There was a restroom upstairs and one downstairs. Joshua was our competent, knowledgeable, and efficient server. He really knew the menu and gave great suggestions... like get the jalapeño sauce on the side! Thank you! We told Joshua that we were hungry and ordered: Bruschetta, Charcuterie Board, Local Watermelon Salad, Grilled Elk Tenderloin (with coffee rub), and the Special of the Day: Hangar steak (with peach glaze). It came with mashed potatoes and broccolini. Everything was delicious and presented beautifully! It was a perfect setting for my sister's birthday! She was really happy with the environment, service, and food! We'll be back! read more

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We came to The Bistro on 2nd to celebrate some fantastic news. We made a reservation. When we got there we were greeted right away and taken to our table. The service was excellent, polite, friendly but somewhat reserved (not too much in our face). The atmosphere is nice with dimmed lighting ... but not so dimmed that you can't read the menu. It was quiet and serene. My wine was fantastic. My husband enjoyed his IPA. We started with a calabrian chili pepper and shrimp app. Loved it! Cooked perfectly with just such a nice heat level from the chilies. We both ordered the elk tenderloin and it was the best elk I've ever eaten. (I grew up rural in Idaho and ate a LOT of elk.) The elk was cooked beautifully, the flavors amazing and so cohesive. The brussel sprouts were so delicious with excellent textures. I could eat that meal every darn day! YUM! read more

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My group of friends came here to celebrate a birthday and found the experience to be wonderful. Service was friendly and attentive, the food and drinks were tasty, and the ambiance warm. Starting with drinks, I was unable to drink alcohol at the time and asked for a mocktail. Our server described a drink that included lilikoi and a few other fruit juices. It turned out to be an incredibly delicious and I wish I had a recipe for it! Our table shared the bacon wrapped stuffed dates, fried brussel sprouts, and the watermelon salad as starters. The sweet was of the dates along with the strawberry compote and balsamic reduction went well with the creaminess of the chèvre and savoriness of the bacon. My one nit here would be that parts of the bacon were a bit hard and chewy. The fried brussels were also well done with crispy exterior bits and soft interior bits. The watermelon salad was a refreshing option to counteract the richness of the other two starters. Half our group got the pappardelle and the other half got either the elk or the filet mignon. The meat options were all very tender. The ancho coffee rub added a nice smokiness to the elk. The pappardelle was also really good. Can't really go wrong with fresh pasta, pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella, summer vegetables, and a balsamic reduction. If you're looking for a good place in or around Monument, you can't go wrong with bistro on 2nd. read more

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Everything here is absolutely amazing, from the intimate seating, great staff, great outdoor seating, and the menu and food are freaking top notch! It's now my favorite restaurant in the Colorado Springs area. You definitely want to come here! read more

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The food was excellent, and that's what makes this experience especially disappointing. I reserved a table specifically to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and noted the occasion in advance, requesting a nice table. Unfortunately, the request was ignored and our anniversary wasn't acknowledged in any way. When I politely mentioned it to the staff, the response felt dismissive, with a non-apology along the lines of being "sorry I was disappointed," rather than any genuine effort to address the oversight. I don't expect special treatment, but when a restaurant invites guests to note special occasions during reservations, it sets an expectation of at least basic acknowledgment. Great food, but the service and attention to detail did not match the occasion. read more

Pretty good but not sure if worth the price tag. Sat outside on the patio and watched a nice sunset, but it got a bit chilly once the sun went down. The Caesar salads were a bit dry. The rabbit bolognese was FANTASTIC!! The walnut salmon was good as well. Skip the desserts and go to Lolley's ice cream down the street instead. read more

This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. We stopped in here having no idea. This would be such an exquisite dining experience. Truly fine dining. The chef has put a lot of thought into the dishes. We had the brussels sprout appetizer. The best I've probably ever had at any restaurant in my life. Not soggy. Quite tasty. The dates and the bacon are just the right touch. My wife had the pans your chicken. Not heavy or rich at all. Potatoes were fantastic. And the roasted tomato was fantastic. I had stuffed pork loin. The stuffing was perfect sort of a cornbread mash with chopped jalapeños and seasonings. On the side were roasted potatoes along with roasted arugula season with a candid jalapeño sauce. Not heavy at all. Extremely tasty. read more

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An amazing place to catch up with an old friend. We had apps on the patio which were wonderful... as was the service. My go to place for a lovely meal in Monument. read more

The service was friendly but incredibly and irritatingly slow. Worse, the food was terrible- gave both me and my wife a very sick stomach. And the icing on the cake is that it cost an awful lot for terrible food and service. We've had a hit and miss history with this place - mostly "miss", but not as bad as today. We're never going back!! read more

Cutest bistro north of Colorado Springs in a cute town of Monument, CO. A must visit!! Service, Food and Ambiance were a 10 out of 10!!! Kenny our server did an amazing job!! We will definitely come back to visit for date night! read more

This has been on my list to check out since it's close to home and has good reviews. We started with the heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella. It was on grilled bread and while the flavor was good, eating it was not. It was too tough to really cut or bite through the bread. Causing a bunch of the topping to fall off. All three of us had the filet, so I can't speak to any other entrees. Without fail, I always get the filet with the fat or tendon piece! The filet was tender, but about 1/4 of mine was inedible stuff. My son ordered medium rare and his was more rare than my husbands or mine and we ordered rare. I'm not a huge mashed potato fan, but they were pretty tasty. We each had two huge spears of asparagus that were okay. All three of us said we'd give it three stars. This includes a 14 year old and we all know their standards aren't that high! It's in an old house and there are multiple small dining rooms, so it's definitely not private. read more

The Bistro On 2nd - Filet with mashed potatoes & asparagus - New American Near Me - Monument, Colorado

We moved from Orange County, CA to CO about a year ago and have had a hard time finding competitive restaurants. We were a party of 5 for my husband's birthday. We were very pleased. The food and service were exemplary. We will definitely be return visitors! read more

I had a chance to visit this cute bistro yesterday (6/22/2021) and had a wonderful experience so I must write about it. This place is situated on the main 2nd Street in Monument which will be like the next Castle Rock (as it is a growing residential area) in my opinion. It's got a great ambiance with good amount of seating inside and outside. It's charming may not fully describe this place's lovely Euro atmosphere. This place may look like a restaurant for wine lovers (and it actually is) but they do have an extensive drink menu (beers to mules to other hard liquor cocktails, you name it.) The only thing I can state in this review as a suggestion is that I wish it had a larger food menu. It'd be nice to see at least one more item added to the main/entree section. We ordered marinated tomato & burrata bruschetta and calabrian peppers & shrimp (both of them are appetizers) to accompany our drinks and they were a good portion for their prices and were delicious. If you want to take a break from the busy city's hustle bustle and dine at a quiet, quaint restaurant with a great ambiance then this is the place for you. read more

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Stumbled on this place in Monument Co, exceeded expectations from the street view! We always split and the care from the kitchen was amazing to make it two servings. We had the salmon and pear salad amazing! Will definitely be back! Katrina our server was great! A little gem in this little town. read more

A lovely place for a romantic birthday dinner located in the heart of old town Monument. Friendly hostess and fantastic wait staff. read more

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I had the artic char with roasted vegetables, and it was absolutely amazing! The service was great! Ambiance was outdoor patio on a cool fall evening. Would definitely go back again. The chef knows what he's doing. read more

We love this pace! Beautiful, cozy setting, great service (ask for Kevin, he's the best!), and absolutely delicious food. The fried brussel sprouts are my personal favorite. This is our family's favorite place for a special night out. read more

Everything is great! The Calabrian Peppers with Shrimp though? My favorite! I can't go without ordering some. Sometimes, I wish I ordered more than one and just get it for an entree. Delicious! read more

My second time visiting The Bistro on 2nd and it continues to impress me. I love everything that I've eaten there thus far but the one that stands the most is their Grilled Elk Tenderloin. It melts in your mouth!! I also had their seafood pasta, which I believed was their special that evening and it was very good. Hubby and I ordered their mixed drinks and it was yummy too. Ambiance is good, if you can dine upstairs, do so, you can possibly get a view of the mountains and it's beautiful during sunset. Just a heads up, it's an old house turned into a restaurant so the straits are tight. Still, I will come back here for date nights or special occasion dining. Bon appetite!! read more

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The food, the service and the vibe were all perfect. Josh served us at our pace and the steaks and other dishes were cooked perfectly. Josh explained the specials, took our orders with all our unique substitutions and it all arrived hot and exactly as we ordered. The drinks were awesome as well. Would highly recommend this little gem in Downtown Monument and have done so since going. read more

My wife and I believe this to be the best restaurant in the Springs, Monument area. The food is World class. The setting both indoors and out is romantic and comfortable. The servers are caring and proficient. With so many cookie cutter chain restaurants in the region it's a delight to have such a sweet place near us. read more

A darling place with an inspired menu. Recommended for special occasion. Seating indoor or on the cute patio is all fantastic.

Nine of us ladies had a birthday dinner the evening of 8/7. Our server, Kevin, not only went above and beyond to provide us with top-notch service, he continued to keep our glasses full and helped make our dinner occasion even more special. Thank you and the rest of the staff for being so patient with us as we got a little carried away with time. Kevin, you rock! read more

Closest thing to fine dining anywhere from North Co Springs to South Denver. Our server and the overall service were amazing. Food and drinks were superb. Every person in our party loved their meals. Yes, it can get fairly pricey, but IMO it was worth every cent. read more

If you're looking for a wonderful meal in a cozy setting, do not miss The Bistro! Be sure to make a reservation to ensure you get a table.

The vibe was vibing, the food was amazing, and the sever, Kevin, was top notch. Brought me another lemonade without me asking. The appetizers were amazing, don't even get me started on dinner,and desert was spectacular. I ordered the cookie skillet and that was phenomenal. Five stars all around. read more

This is a local Monument gem! The ambience is quiet and calm, the service is fantastic, the menu offers a nice range of delicious tastes. Do not miss their specialty cocktails! We often make a meal a variety of appetizers and a few specialty drinks. We are never disappointed! read more

Food, service, ambiance. All of the above. A great spot. The shrimp with Calabrian chiles and the arancini are musts!

What a pleasure to have found this amazing restaurant in Monument. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by such welcoming staff. They provide a welcoming patio along with smaller room dinning inside. And the food...I am not a fan of brussel sprouts and yet, the Fried Brussel Sprouts (with bacon and dates) were so good! All our dishes were served beautifully and the meat was so tender, from the Filet Mignon, Grilled Elk Tenderloin and the Beef Bulgogi! I would recommend this for any special celebration. A bit more expensive, but what a treat! read more

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Everyone at this establishment was very personable and helpful!! I would recommend this for a date night because we had a romantic corner table close to the fireplace. Our waitress was exceptional and deserves high praises! She definitely understands the meaning of "family environment for everyone " and was humorous at delivering my husband's steak. The chef prepared it perfectly and with proper seasoning. THANK YOU for having us read more

They say the little converted home is haunted. Happy Halloween! To me, the only spooky thing was how tricky the stairs to upstairs were to navigate. I don't even drink. So the upper rooms mostly used for biz meetings. As was my situation. What looked best to me on the menu was the New York Strip 10oz. I ordered it medium. It was grilled to perfection. Beautifully pink inside. The outside had nice lightly seasoned and a little bit of crispy edges topped with some kind of delicious herb butter. It came served on top of grilled asparagus (delish) and mashed potatoes (I skipped the starches today). For dessert I opted for the creme brulee and it did not disappoint. I would have liked the top a little more crispy and browned but it was still delightful. I would return here again. Service and food was great. read more

The Bistro On 2nd - NY Strip - New American Near Me - Monument, Colorado

This place is quaint and fantastic, all rolled into one. Their service is top notch and the cater to your every need. (I am on a special diet, and they did everything in their power to make my experience there as memorable as possible) I definitely recommend visiting when you have some time. read more

The bistro on 2nd was a quiet restaurant by our Airbnb. We got there a right at the beginning of a winter snow storm but they were still open thankfully. Me and my wife shared the scallop and prawn chowder as a an appetizer- delicious. I wish I had 2 bowls of it. Followed by my filet with potatoes and green beans and her sweet potato pasta dish. Everything was fantastic and cooked to perfection. Service was also great. I can't recall our servers name, but he worked the night of 2/1/22. Fantastic little spot. Don't miss it. read more

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Very relaxing environment with excellent service and staff. The menu isn't expansive but it doesn't need to be as everything was not only visually appealing but quite delicious. We were surprised discovering that two hours had flown by and commented that this is a place we would absolutely visit again. read more