Manitou Springs, Colorado Restaurants

Briarhurst Manor Estate

Briarhurst Manor Estate specializes in Colorado cuisine and is known for its lovely setting with stunning views of Pikes Peak. Located in a Tudor-style manor that's on the National Register of Historic Places, this Manitou Springs restaurant has nine dining rooms. Begin with appetizers like escargot, salmon lox or a cup of sherried lobster bisque. Next is a four-course dinner of your choosing, and don't forget dessert. Briarhurst Manor Avenue has an extensive wine list so you're sure to find the perfect wine.

Briarhurst Manor Estate
404 Manitou Ave.
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-1864
briarhurst.com

Coquette Creperie

Specializing in organic and gluten-free creations, Coquette Creperie serves a large selection of savory and sweet crepes. Savory crepes include the Indian crepe - chicken and basmati rice in a coconut curry sauce - or the Tokyo crepe stuffed with ahi tuna and cream cheese. Sweet crepes will hit the spot with delights such as the "banana foster" (flaming rum-soaked bananas) or the nutella and banana stuffed "cheeky monkey." It also serves organic and fair trade coffee. Just make sure you've worked up an appetite on a full day's hike before you head to this eatery. It's worth it.

Coquette Creperie
915 Manitou Ave.,
Manitou Springs, CO 08029
(719) 685-2420
coquettecreperie.com

Tajine Alami

If you love ethnic food, you'll love Moroccan restaurant Tajine Alami. More of a feast than a dinner, it serves four- and six-course meals every night, with a choice of meat, seafood or vegetarian dishes. Don't miss the chicken with peaches and raisins, or the lamb with honey and olives. Vegetarians will love the couscous and a dish of whole fresh artichokes with a side of khobz, the homemade wheat bread. The main attraction of every evening is belly dancers, who will entertain you as you eat.

Tajine Alami
10 Old Man's Trail
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-1119
tajinealami.com