<p>We’ll be there this summer for three nights. Can anyone recommend a good place for steak? Or other places you’ve enjoyed? Not too dressy, please. Thanks!</p>
<p>If he doesn’t mosy on over here, PM digmedia. He’s an expert on Colorado Springs!</p>
<p>For steak-- The Steaksmith @ 3802 Maizeland Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909</p>
<p>For Mexican-- Amanda’s Fonda @ 3625 W Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80904</p>
<p>For Japanese-- Suehiro @ 4331 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, 80918</p>
<p>For Chinese-- China Village @ 203 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, 80909</p>
<p>For Italian-- Roman Villa 3005 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, 80907</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestions! We’ll be there in three weeks.</p>
<p>For others, PM me… I can’t think of more off the top of my head at the moment, but those are some of my faves and some that are generally considered good by Co. Springsians.</p>
<p>What part of town are you staying in? This could ultimately affect your dining choice as Colorado Springs area-wise, is larger than the city of Denver, which is huge!</p>
<p>We’re staying at the Antlers Hilton for a couple of nights (walkable to restaurants, I’m told) then in a dorm on the Colorado College campus. We’ll have a car.</p>
<p>I appreciate the recs! There are a lot of restaurants in the area and it gets confusing.</p>
<p>DO NOT MISS breakfast at Olive Branch. It alone is reason to go to Colorado Springs. It has great pancakes and “healthy” breakfasts. Awesome hot chocolate, too.
23 South Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · 719-475-1199</p>
<p>Hah - I once ate at least one meal every single day for 2 months at the Olive Branch (not to be confused with the Olive Garden). Here are a few other restaurants downtown (actually a fairly small area):</p>
<p>VERY close to the hotel: Saigon Cafe - great Vietnamese food, even if you’re not sure you like Vietnamese food.</p>
<p>RIGHT across the street from the hotel: Phantom Canyon Brewery - OK, but it’s brew pub food (read: fried).</p>
<p>One of my favorite restaurants in the same area: La Creperie (also on Tejon). It’s a teeney tiny little place (think of a restaurant stuffed into the equivalent of a dorm room) and French. It can be pricey, BUT save bundles of money by forgetting the specials on the chalkboard and ordering from the crepe menu. And for dessert, get one of the chocolate whatever crepes (with whipped cream).</p>
<p>But for innovative dishes, excellent atmosphere, and fresh, incredible food, the Sonterra Grill (also on Tejon) is excellent. It’s too dressy and expensive at night, but lunchtime is the time to go: the lunches are relatively reasonable. and it’s a Colorado Springs exclusive.</p>
<p>But you’ll probably end up with Pizza from Poor Richard’s while you stay at the dorm.</p>
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<p>You guys are great! Thanks so much for the details and recommendations.</p>
<p>And yes… I was thinking “Olive Garden” so thanks for clarifying!</p>