Restaurants
In the area of the Academy there are dozens and dozens of restaurants ranging from simple fast food to full sit-down meals in all price ranges. Virtually every national chain restaurant is represented in the immediate academy area. Some locations suggested by our parents:
Sunday Brunch at the Officers Club
Cheddar's - American Cuisine @ 1140 Interquest Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO, P: 719-262-7100
Carrabba's Italian Grill - excellent food, reasonably priced @ 7120 Campus Dr., Colorado Springs, CO P: 719-264-0401
Chick-fil-A - 7990 N. Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, P: 719-598-4646
Saltgrass Steakhouse - Recaptures the flavor of the open campfire @ 1405 Jamboree Dr., Colorado Springs, CO, P: 719-594-5367
The Golden Bee – located at the Broadmoor.
New South Wales - It is an Australian restaurant and their fish is outstanding.
Ted's Montana Grill – Located in Briargate, it has excellent beef.
Manitou Pancake House is a popular breakfast spot located right on Colorado Avenue.
Spice of Life – coffee shop & great food at reasonable price, local hangout, downtown Manitou
Pantry – Green Mountain Falls (west up HW24) by the lake, LOTS of food, get there early.
Mucky Duck – Green Mountain Falls, next to post office.
Craftwood Inn – the most unique dining experience in town, great selection of Colorado wildlife food (elk, bison, game).
Briarhurst – a legendary location, call ahead!
Hunan Springs – very good Chinese restaurant
Chipotle - closest to the Academy is across the street from the Chapel Hills Mall @ 7818 North Academy Blvd, P: 719-531-6800
MoZaic at Inn at Palmer Divide. The Sunday brunch was gourmet delicacies - The food at this restaurant is extremely special.
Marigold's Cafe and Bakery - on Centennial Blvd. West on Garden of the God's Road, Right on Centennial and Marigold's is on the right
Para Vinici – fantastic Italian restaurant on Colorado and 26th.
Biaggi's – in Briargate, excellent Italian food, somewhat pricey (we were charged for salads we thought were included)
Carlos Restaurant on 21st – it looks like an old sports bar (it is), but the food & service are first class.
Texas Roadhouse on Powers – best steak in COS
Egg and I – wonderful place for breakfast
Brasilian Rodizio Grill - in Denver. Just awesome. Best time to go at lunch.