Monument Restaurants

25 W. Cimarron St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903

Why We Love It: The Down-and- dirty name of this eatery obscures what it really is: a sophisticated restaurant with great service and a thoughtful menu. Sure, it's a swell stop for beer, but also for tapenade-encrusted ahi tuna and wild-mushroom- stuffed rabbit leg. ... more

1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906

**Dining Guide Winner** The Broadmoor’s take on the traditional steakhouse. splits it in two: The front art deco-style room, with live music and the open kitchen, is the place to go with friends or co-workers; the glass-enclosed garden room in back is a romantic spot to take y

2 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903

Why We Love It: We love pubs, and we love fine restaurants, so we love a place like this that mixes casual drinking with adventurous food. Dine in the wide-open downstairs, or drink and nosh well into the evening in the pool hall on the second floor. ... more

2427 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80904

The green chile at Jorge's reigns supreme. It is less a gravy than a broth thick with meat and ribbons of chiles. The pieces of pepper give it some heat, but not enough to eclipse the restaurant's spot-on enchiladas and other fare.

31 N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903

Think late-night Chicago steakhouse: polished booths that enclose years of secrets, big slabs of aromatic prime rib, sparkly cocktail glasses clinking at every table, wisps of smoke drifting through the spotlight that shines on a woman singing the blues. ... more