Sooo la taverne as a broadmoor restaurant (where there should be high expectations) is at best just…read moreok. The family went to the zoo a week ago and since we were in the area decided to visit La Taverne. Service was fine...but no means excellent and not at all engaging..this was from the server to the som. They were just ok..but I never a welcoming environment. I tried to chat with the som and it went nowhere. Food wise...I had the lamb, this was nicely seasoned and tasty. My wife had salmon (I'm pretty sure) she liked it. My daughter had Mac and cheese. This came out lukewarm warm or maybe a little more. We did mention this, first to the server (who in all honesty offered to replace it, but my daughter was hungry so shewas eating it ). then a manager stopped by, not knowing about our comment so I told it again. she did take it off the ticket. but my problem here is this is the Broadmoor. Not "Joe's mac & cheese garage " it should've never come out that way. A very inattentive kitchen or something along those lines. Anyways, that was the entrées my wife and daughter ordered desserts. One had a chocolate cake and honestly, I forget the other, but both said neither had a ton of flavor. In comparison tonight, I'm at Disney World. We had a dinner at a nice restaurant "flying fish" but no where near the reputation the Broadmoor. However, the service was engaging, personable and excellent. We had a lemon dessert that we shared that was incredibly flavorful. Unlike the desserts we had at the Broadmoor. While this is a good restaurant at Disney it is not a restaurant that should be competing with any restaurant at the Broadmoor plus the Broadmoor was about twice the price (again for OK service and food, with some mistakes) For me, broad more management and Broadmoor chefs need to look outside of their world to improve both service and food. I live in Colorado Springs and respect The Broadmoor however is going to be a long time till we go there again

Very beautiful place woth even better service…read more If you are in Colorado Springs, do they want to break your bank, but yet want to explore The Broadmoor, pick a restaurant and spend a couple of hours between eating g and exploring the historical resort. La Taverna was my 2nd or 3rd choice, but between time, menu and convenience. This is what worked and I am happy with the overall experience.

This is not the first time we have been here and certainly won't be our last. The Saltgrass…read moreSteakhouse of Cripple Creek Colorado rests at 9530 feet above sea level in a small gambling town. Why is this important? In my humble opinion I just don't hold them to as high of a standard as a restaurant in a big town. However in the half dozen visits we have made here we have only had one less than stellar service visit. That time it was in the offseason and I think they just didn't have enough staff on hand. Tonight however was a typical experience, one that you could expect from any Saltgrass nationwide. The steak was superb, the drinks were good, the service was flawless and the atmosphere was fantastic as usual. By the way, for a steakhouse the prices are totally reasonable. So if you're in the mood for a steak and you're high in the Colorado Rockies this is the place to go.

Food is always on point with an amazing wait staff as well as management!!! I feel truly at home…read morelike I'm in Texas but better atmosphere surrounded by mountains plus the art is amazing. Looking for a steak hit up salt grass immediately.

I dined at Grand View on a Tuesday evening with 3 other adults, a baby, and a toddler. We had a…read morecomfortable table that didn't feel crowded and the ambiance was nice. The mountain view outside the windows was gorgeous. Based on the ambiance inside the restaurant, it looked like a more upscale restaurant, which is why I can understand the dress code, but the vibe seemed quite casual. And I was surprised at how kid-friendly it was! There were multiple people there with little children. Our waiter was nice and attentive. For appetizers, we ordered the Trout Rillettes and baby gem salad. The trout was very creamy and the salad was underwhelming for $16... it may look big in the photo because of the angle but it was small and it reminded me more of a wedge salad. For dinner, I had the Seared Salmon with crab fried rice, it was underwhelming for the price, and my husband had the Seared Red Snapper and said it was "too fishy". He didn't finish it. The kids entree, chicken tenders and fries, was a very generous portion and of course, she loved it. Overall, view was amazing, service was good, food was underwhelming for the price.

We made a reservation and specifically requested window seating because the view is the main reason…read morepeople 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?

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.

I've been coming here for 4 years, and I get the Blackened Sea Scallops everytime. It comes with…read morepolenta, asparagus, and a red pepper sauce. Everytime I go back, it changes. And its gotten worse everytime, and after today I won't be going back period. 4 scallops barely seasoned and borderline undercooked, served with a bland sauce, the asparagus maybe had 2 tips, the rest was thick woody stalks with not the best flavor, the polenta cakes tasted off and there was too much of it. A clunky, uninspiring dish they charge $45 for. Never again!

We've been to plenty of nice steakhouses in Denver/CO Springs, Aspen, and Telluride - this one is…read morein our top 3 and our new favorite in the Springs overtaking Flying Horse. Everything was perfect. Excellent atmosphere. Gorgeous at sunset. The elevated / staggered booth sitting is interesting and very private. Everyone in the restaurant can see the mountains. Food was all hot and INCREDIBLE cooked to perfection (unlike previous reviews we did not have a problem with this.) We ordered 1/2 dozen oysters, elk tenderloin (our favorite), aged Waygu steak, scallops, waygu tartare, mushrooms, and whipped potatoes, along with 3 out of 5 desserts. Plating is excellent now compared to earlier reviews and pricing did not bother us. Plenty of parking including handicapped. Staff / service was excellent giving us a rundown of the menu immediately/asking for dietary restrictions. Everything came out well-paced, again we did not have any problems unlike previous reviews. Waitress was a little nervous but giving her grace since it was the first week! Free appetizer, dessert truffles, gift, and upstairs dessert/drink upstairs were a wonderful touch. It seems they have worked out some kinks - we were blown away! We will be back soon!!

Colorado has a new high end restaurant and if you are willing to spend the bucks you should make…read morereservations and go! I've been there twice now. Once just my wife and another couple second with group of 6. The service was very good and food ... yum. I'll go into more details about food after visit #3. I'll mention an appetizer where you could cook thin slices of beef on a hot stone slab. Fun and delious! They also have one of the better wine lists around town. Last I gave 4 stars as i am stingy on 5 and need another visit. Though I can see Roth falling into the 5 star group. So make some reservations and go!

Go here when you want something unique but also fantastic food-wise! Four of us split the chef's…read moreguided tour of ten dishes, which started great and just got better from there. I thought the crab rangoons would be my favorite but then the quail dish was served and it took first place...until the lamb t-bones appeared! This is was a unique dining experience, with maybe a tapas place being the closest match in delivery. The staff was just as great as the food, giving the right amount of both attention and peace. All four of use agreed it was our best dining experience in Colorado Springs.

I would not recommend this place if you are actually hungry. Their portion sizes are very small and…read moreyou are paying entree prices. Food was okay... some of it was a bit overcooked. We had a great waiter and everything, but -- food wise, a lot of it seemed a bit too charred or small portions. We had a family of 6 adults and 2 kids and ordered about 7 -8 total dishes for us all to share across the menu... none of us got enough to eat. We went to chick fil a afterwards because we were still hungry. It was not a good sign that this place had no other guests on a Saturday afternoon. The solution for this restaurant is pretty simple, just serve people more food. Last random note-- the art on the wall was kind of odd... it was for sale and most of the paintings looked like they were done by a teenage girl but cost $300. Just kind of weird and tacky.

This is the best restaurant in Eastern Colorado. The owner Carlos puts amazing love and care into…read moreevery experience. The food is amazing and the service is first class all the way. It's the sort of place you could go to every week and be thrilled every time.

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.

The restaurant is in the 7 falls state park which is on property owned by the Broadmore resort and…read moreis a portion of the 5000 acre resort. To access patrons must be brought to the park entrance by a bus run by the park. At the park entrance a 3 $20.00+/- must be purchased and the patron can walk through the park on a paved path or go by electric vehicle to the restaurant (bus and electric vehicle are handicap equipped and provided at no additional cost). The distance from park entrance to the restaurant is about.8 miles ant the scenery is jaw dropping. The park is in a box canyon with sheer walls of between 500 feet and 950 feet and the whole path is through a mature forest with astr running along side. Once at the restaurant youwill find a taste fully furnished restaurant in the mountain retreat style an outdoor covered patio ant the base of the 7 falls. Guests may use elevator to ascend to an observation deck built into the cliff or ascend by stairs along the falls. The restaurant itself serves upscale food for both lunch and dinner. Meal price varies between about 20 dollars per person and 90 dollars per person including beverages and desert. The food is ordered lactate. The staff from mattered to wait staff is outstanding! Many are repeat foreign people from English speaking countries who are trained and very what to provide excellent service. My dining experience from a food service standpoint was not up to Broadmore standards it was in some cases served cold under cooked and missing menu noted ingredients. All unacceptable food was replaced with B other menu items there was a satisfactory bill adjustment and we were provided complementary desserts. I attribute the deficient food quality to kitchen personnel still being trained to resort standards and a one time issue. B sat other times including my 1973 honeymoon I have received excellent food service and memorable meals. N I will not hesitate to return and encourage others to enjoy a terrific resort park experience and hopefully Broadmore level properly prepared menu items. Although the menu descriptions were appetizing Since I unfortunately suffered from the preparation matters discussed I decided not to comment on the menu. Bill G

We visited this restaurant as a part of an overall experience we wanted to have with some out of…read moretown guests. We were looking for an outdoor activity that showcased some of the beauty of Colorado along with a meal. Seven Falls and Restaurant 1858 appeared to fit that bill perfectly. The location is stunning. The falls and surrounding areas are gorgeous. It's a nice little physically activity on the way to your meal that allows you to enjoy the outdoors while still being accessible to people of varying ages and fitness levels. I looked at the menu before choosing to come here and was prepared for a large bill with the high prices. The pictures looked phenomenal, and I don't mind paying a high price for the beautiful setting and a delicious meal. But the food was mediocre at best. We ordered the charred brussel sprouts, which appeared steamed or baked and then lidded, with no char or crisp at all. We also got the bacon wrapped shrimp and nachos, which were decent. Kind of insane for $30 for 4 shrimp, but they tasted OK. My daughter ordered the steak and frites, and said it tasted weird. My husband and I tried a bite and it was rancid. The potatoes that came with this steak were the best thing on the table, to be honest. Beautifully crispy and perfectly seasoned. They took the steak back and removed it from the bill, but quite a disappointment. Everyone else's meals were OK, no one was enthusiastic about their dishes, from the hot honey chicken sandwich to the Canyon Bowl. We were hoping none of us would feel any repercussions from the steak that has gone bad. The person who has the Canyon Bowl with pork ended up violently ill for 24 hours beginning 12 hours after consumption. We could blame it on other things they ate, but this was the only thing that they alone ate, and no one else was ill. Considering the condition of the steak, perhaps the refrigeration had gone down for a time? I'm not sure what happened there, but for the price, I really had higher hopes for the meal. If the meal had been a better experience, this is a place we would add to our list of must-do's for out of town guests, but we won't be back, sadly. Side note - You do have to take a shuttle from the parking lot to the entrance to the Seven Falls park, and you do have to pay for entry to the Seven Falls park to access the restaurant. We arrived an hour before our reservation time, as they suggested, and were still 15 minutes late for our reservation, so make sure you allow maybe 1.5 hours.