What makes a resort restaurant stand out? In my mind, it’s when the locals head there too, and that is precisely the case with The Broadmoor’s restaurants.
There are 20 dining experiences in all at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Everything from poolside cafés to the Forbes Five-Star AAA Five Diamond Penrose Room, named after Broadmoor founder Spencer Penrose.
With so many options, we thought we’d break the Broadmoor restaurants down into our favorites for quick bites, casual stops, family favorites, romantic escapes, adult fun, and sweet endings. Plus we’ve added a few culinary-centered bonuses too.
QUICK STOPS FOR BITES AND SNACKS
Looking for something to grab and go? Have special dietary restrictions? Just want a casual eatery with a good view? Here are our Broadmoor restaurant collection picks.
NATURAL EPICUREAN
Enjoy fresh, cold-pressed juices, espressos from the espresso bar, delicious breakfast pastries, salads, and sandwiches at Natural Epicurean in the West Lobby.
Guests can enjoy their selections to go, inside the casual, open-air cafe, or sit outside on the garden patio and take in the beautiful mountain views with a perfect backdrop and setting.
THE GRILLE
With great views of the Broadmoor golf course, The Grille is an excellent casual dining area with big portions and a variety of pub fare including the Hiker’s Salad that I enjoyed so much I asked for the recipe.
My husband had the burger, which was also good and the beef comes from the Denver ranch of The Broadmoor owner Philip Anschutz.
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BROADMOOR RESTAURANTS AND LOUNGES WITH SIT-DOWN SERVICE THAT UNDERSTAND FAMILIES
All the restaurants at The Broadmoor welcome children and you’ll find kids menus, high chairs and activity sheets available for the kids. However, the following dining room experiences will ensure the adults can have a good time with the kids in tow.
PLAY AT THE BROADMOOR
Play at the Broadmoor is definitely the place for families. In addition to a kid-friendly, yet adult-worthy menu, Play also has bowling lanes, shuffleboard, foosball, PlayStation and pool.
Even though we didn’t have our kids with us, we found ourselves at Play looking for a shuffleboard competition and watching lacrosse at the bar. The menu includes kid friendly items like burgers, as well as more sophisticated fare like a caprese salad, and ahi tuna crudo.
RISTORANTE DEL LAGO
The Broadmoor’s Italian concept Ristorante del Lago takes you back to the Old World. This restaurant crafts fragrant wood fired pizzas, a selection of hand cut meats off the rotisserie, and pasta made fresh in-house daily.
Envisioned by renowned designer Adam D. Tihany and inspired by the finest culinary regions of Italy, Ristorante del Lago offers a lively and authentic dining experience at The Broadmoor. Featuring the delicious cuisine of Italy, Ristorante del Lago offers a timeless ambiance and memorable meals.
The aging room also boasts authentic salumi and formaggio imported straight from Italy. Freshly made cannoli and homemade gelato are the most delightful way to conclude your meal.
How should you dress? Casual Dress, Bermuda length shorts, dressy denim, and collared shirts are suggested.
BAR DEL LAGO
For the kids, there is a wood fired pizza oven that uses apple, cherry and maple wood. Reservations are required for the dining room, but you can order from the same menu at the adjacent Bar del Lago, where you can eat inside or out on the patio.
Afterwards, purchase a s’more kit from the bar and head to the large fire-pit outside.
SUPERB SELECTIONS FOR ROMANTIC DINING
I’m sure no one would argue that the most romantic Broadmoor restaurant would be the Penrose Room. It’s Colorado’s only Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond restaurant and it sits on the top floor with stunning views of the resort and the mountain range.
However, I think a restaurant this nice would be lost on me, so my choice for romantic evening (and a little dancing afterward if you do that sort of thing) is La Taverne.
LA TAVERNE
La Taverne is a classic steakhouse that has a beautiful garden room that is totally enclosed, but lush and inviting. We each ordered one of the hand-cut prime steaks, although we weren’t adventurous enough to try the Wagyu beef, which is raised exclusively for The Broadmoor at a ranch in Colorado.
The side of green beans with smoked bacon was a perfect accompaniment and there was plenty to share. Although I had been eyeing the gorgeous baked Alaska at a neighboring table when we walked in, I decided to hold off for one of my Julie’s chocolates (more about that later).
What should I wear? Bermuda-length shorts, dressy denim, slacks, and collared shirts are required. A seasonal sports coat or blazer is suggested.
BOTTLE ALLEY
Make sure you check out the bottle alley next to LaTaverne.
When renovating The Broadmoor, workers found a vault used during Prohibition to store then-owner Spencer Penrose’s liquor and wine. They found more than 200 bottles, which are now on display.
BROADMOOR RESTAURANTS FOR LATE NIGHT ADULT FUN
There is no shortage of bars at The Broadmoor and there are several places to sip a cocktail in a comfy chair in front of a roaring fireplace. In fact, the Broadmoor has eight public fireplaces throughout the resort.
In addition, there are fire pits scattered around perfect for roasting s’mores. The best fireplace is located outside of The Hotel Bar, in fact, it is the only remaining fireplace from the original hotel. But if you’d rather join a bigger party, here is what we suggest.
GOLDEN BEE
For something a little less refined, walk out the doors of the main hotel, a few blocks down Lake Avenue, and you’ll find the Golden Bee, a piano bar that has song booklets on the table so you can sing along, in between sips from the yards of beer they serve.
This lively bar is a favorite of Colorado Springs locals too, at least that was the word from our fly fishing guide, and the gentlemen next to us at the bar.
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SUMMIT
Summit showcases regional cuisine from Latin, Southern, and Northern America; featuring classics prepared in their native style with a contemporary twist — but what’s really amazing about Summit is their wine and cocktail program.
The restaurant features a visually striking glass enclosed wine turret that stores over 500 bottles. It’s really amazing to see!
FOR YOUR SWEET TOOTH
Every one of the restaurants at The Broadmoor Hotel make some of the desserts on the menu on-site. Be sure to ask about each restaurant’s in-house specialty dessert — they all have them.
CAFE JULIE’S
Café Julie’s is our pick for the true sweet hound. This Parisian Pasteirre is named after the matriarch of The Broadmoor, Julie Penrose.
The standout here is the onsite luxury chocolatier. The kitchen is located behind glass so you can watch them making these delicious bites of heaven. The day we visited, they had molds ready to make chocolate sculptures for that Sunday’s Mother’s Day brunch.
They also have homemade gelato, and believe it or not, this ice cream lover never tried it. The chocolates just kept calling.
BROADMOOR CLASSIC BREAKFAST OPTIONS
LAKE TERRACE DINING ROOM
The Lake Terrace Dining Room, situated alongside the beautiful Cheyenne Lake, is the perfect place to start your morning. Enjoy your breakfast favorites from their European-inspired a la carte menu or an extensive selection from their breakfast buffet.
Reservations for Sunday Brunch in the Lake Terrace Dining Room are now available to their Local Guests, Overnight Hotel Guests, and Golf Club Members. Based on availability and demand, Holiday Brunches (November 24 and December 25) will remain exclusive to Overnight Hotel Guests and Golf Club Members.
FOUR BROADMOOR RESTAURANT BONUSES
CLOUD CAMP
During our stay at Cloud Camp, we participated in cooking club, which has been a tradition at the Broadmoor in one form or another since the beginning.
Our event took us into the kitchen with Chef Jonathon who showed us how to make a delicious asparagus soup (and make sure it stays a vibrant green color), as well as a bernaise sauce that my husband and son had failed at previously – they now have what they need to try it again. Ask at the main hotel about upcoming cooking classes.
REQUEST RECIPES
If you find something you really love, ask for the recipe — the chefs are more than happy to email it to you!
THE BROADMOOR FARMS TOUR
The Broadmoor chefs have access to an on-property produce garden. Ask about a visit to Broadmoor Farms to learn about the vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers grown at the Broadmoor.
Then find out from Lorri Voss, the Broadmoor Horticulturist, how chefs decide what to plant, as well as when and how to harvest the bounty.
MORE INFORMATION FOR YOUR TRIP TO COLORADO
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