Restaurants near The Broadmoor worth trying
The Broadmoor has a wide range of on-site dining options worth trying, from formal French-influenced meals at The Penrose Room to casual family-friendly fare at Natural Epicurean and PLAY at The Broadmoor. Make reservations for Penrose Room, La Taverne, Summit, and Sunday Brunch at Lake Terrace Dining Room; many venues welcome non-overnight diners, though The Grille is restricted to registered guests.
In this guide
- Overview — what to expect from dining at The Broadmoor
- Fine dining: The Penrose Room, Summit, La Taverne
- Casual and family-friendly spots: Lake Terrace Dining Room, Natural Epicurean, PLAY at The Broadmoor
- Pubs, bars and approachable dining: Golden Bee, The Hotel Bar, The Grille
- Restaurant 1858 and dining near Broadmoor attractions
- Practical tips: reservations, dress code, access and hours
Overview — what to expect from dining at The Broadmoor
The Broadmoor offers multiple on-site restaurants and bars covering fine dining, steakhouse service, Italian classics, a British pub, a family-friendly café, a lakeside brunch room, and a casual gastropub with bowling.
Most restaurants accept walk-ins but many recommend or require reservations, especially The Penrose Room and Lake Terrace Dining Room for Sunday Brunch. The resort publishes dress-code tiers: Dressy Resort Attire and Casual Dress.
- Non-overnight day guests may dine at all Broadmoor restaurants except The Grille.
- In-Room Dining is available daily in the morning and evening.
- Dining hours vary by venue and are subject to change; check with concierge or the restaurant before you go.
| Dining type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Fine dining | The Penrose Room, Summit |
| Steakhouse / French-influenced | La Taverne |
| Casual / family | Natural Epicurean, PLAY at The Broadmoor |
Fine dining: The Penrose Room, Summit, La Taverne
The Penrose Room is the resort’s signature fine-dining venue with French-influenced cuisine, panoramic views from the South Building, and a jacket-required policy for gentlemen at dinner. Service hours are in the evening and reservations are strongly recommended.
Summit serves contemporary American dishes with a seasonally driven menu and sommelier-led wine program; Summit’s atmosphere is polished but slightly more relaxed than The Penrose Room. La Taverne is the lobby-level steakhouse with French touches and a lunch and dinner schedule.
- Penrose Room: evening service (dinner) — jacket required for gentlemen; young gentlemen 12+ require a jacket.
- Summit: dinner service and a Summit Bar happy hour; Dressy Resort Attire recommended.
- La Taverne: lunch and dinner hours; Dressy Resort Attire for dinner, Casual Dress acceptable at lunch.
| Restaurant | Typical service | Dress code |
|---|---|---|
| The Penrose Room | Dinner (evening) | Dressy Resort Attire (jacket required for gentlemen) |
| Summit | Dinner (evening) | Dressy Resort Attire |
| La Taverne | Lunch & Dinner | Casual Dress (lunch) / Dressy Resort Attire (dinner) |
Casual and family-friendly spots: Lake Terrace Dining Room, Natural Epicurean, PLAY at The Broadmoor
Lake Terrace Dining Room focuses on European-style breakfast and a notable Sunday Brunch overlooking Cheyenne Lake; reservations are required for Sunday Brunch. It also serves breakfast on several mornings and offers a lakeside setting popular with families.
Natural Epicurean is a bright café with health-conscious fare and daily breakfast options, open earlier in the day and suitable for quick, lighter meals. PLAY at The Broadmoor combines gastropub food with bowling lanes for a relaxed, social meal that works for families and groups.
- Lake Terrace Dining Room: breakfast and Sunday Brunch; check posted times for current schedule.
- Natural Epicurean: open early, good for grab-and-go or light breakfasts.
- PLAY at The Broadmoor: family-friendly on weekends with bowling and casual menu; hours differ weekdays vs. weekends.
| Venue | Typical hours (subject to change) |
|---|---|
| Lake Terrace Dining Room | Breakfast and Sunday Brunch (morning–early afternoon) |
| Natural Epicurean | Morning through early afternoon |
| PLAY at The Broadmoor | Midday to evening (weekend hours extend earlier) |
Pubs, bars and approachable dining: Golden Bee, The Hotel Bar, The Grille
Golden Bee is the on-site 19th-century English pub offering traditional pub fare, ale selections, and live piano music; it accepts reservations for private rooftop patio bookings. Hours generally cover most of the day into late evening.
The Hotel Bar on the Mezzanine Level is a more contemporary option for cocktails and elevated sharables, open late for post-dinner drinks. The Grille provides relaxed American fare and golf-course views but is reserved for registered guests only.
- Golden Bee: classic pub menu and live piano music; rooftop patio is available for private events.
- The Hotel Bar: cocktails and small plates, open late.
- The Grille: casual American dining with views of the course; restricted to registered overnight guests.
| Venue | Guest access |
|---|---|
| Golden Bee | Open to public day guests |
| The Hotel Bar | Open to public day guests |
| The Grille | Available to registered overnight guests only |
Restaurant 1858 and dining near Broadmoor attractions
Restaurant 1858 operates at the base of Seven Falls and focuses on Colorado-inspired dishes, wood-fired items, and regional ingredients; its hours vary with Seven Falls’ operating schedule. The resort runs a complimentary shuttle from Broadmoor West to Seven Falls for registered overnight guests on days the attraction is open.
If you plan a day trip to Garden of the Gods, Old Colorado City, or the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, local dining options outside the resort are plentiful; the concierge can recommend nearby restaurants and help with reservations or directions.
- Restaurant 1858: open when Seven Falls is open; check the concierge or Seven Falls schedule before visiting.
- Complimentary shuttle to Seven Falls available to registered overnight guests from Broadmoor West on operating days.
- For off-site dining, the concierge can provide current options and reservations.
| Nearby attraction | Dining option |
|---|---|
| Seven Falls | Restaurant 1858 (hours tied to attraction) |
| Garden of the Gods / Old Colorado City | Multiple local restaurants — ask concierge |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | Nearby casual and family restaurants |
Practical tips: reservations, dress code, access and hours
Many Broadmoor restaurants require or recommend reservations, particularly The Penrose Room and Lake Terrace Dining Room for Sunday Brunch. You can arrange dining and activity reservations through the resort; the published contact for dining and activity reservations is available on the property website.
Dress codes are enforced in two tiers across venues: Dressy Resort Attire and Casual Dress. Confirm current hours before you go — menus and hours are subject to change — and remember The Grille is restricted to registered overnight guests.
- Reservations: recommended for Penrose Room, Summit, La Taverne, and Lake Terrace Sunday Brunch.
- Dress: check each restaurant’s stated dress code; The Penrose Room requires a jacket for gentlemen at dinner.
- Access: Pool, spa and some facilities are reserved for registered overnight guests and Golf Club members only — dining is generally open to day guests except The Grille.
| Need | Action |
|---|---|
| Make a dinner reservation | Contact Broadmoor dining reservations or concierge |
| Check dress code | Confirm Dressy Resort Attire vs. Casual Dress for the venue |
| Plan to dine at The Grille | You must be a registered overnight guest |
