Dining at The Broadmoor: where to eat on site
The Broadmoor has a wide on-site dining collection ranging from formal French-influenced service at The Penrose Room to casual cafés and a classic British pub. Choose fine dining for evening occasions, family-friendly venues for breakfast and brunch, and pubs/bars for relaxed drinks and sharable plates.
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Overview: what to expect on site
The Broadmoor offers a range of restaurants and bars on property, including The Penrose Room, Ristorante del Lago, Summit, La Taverne, Golden Bee, The Grille, PLAY at The Broadmoor, Lake Terrace Dining Room, Restaurant 1858, The Hotel Bar, and Natural Epicurean. Many venues serve both overnight guests and day visitors; The Grille is the notable exception (not open to non-overnight day guests).
Hours vary by venue and are subject to change; many dinner venues operate roughly between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., while breakfast and casual cafés open earlier. Reservations are recommended for several restaurants and required for some services such as Sunday Brunch at Lake Terrace Dining Room.
- Most restaurants use one of two dress-code tiers: Dressy Resort Attire or Casual Dress.
- In-Room Dining is available daily in morning and evening windows (see separate section).
- Day guests may dine at most Broadmoor restaurants except The Grille.
| Service type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Fine dining | The Penrose Room, La Taverne, Summit |
| Casual & family-friendly | Lake Terrace Dining Room, Natural Epicurean, Ristorante del Lago |
| Pubs & bars | Golden Bee, The Hotel Bar, PLAY at The Broadmoor |
Fine dining and special-occasion choices
The Penrose Room is the resort’s signature fine-dining restaurant, perched atop the South Building with panoramic views of Cheyenne Mountain and Cheyenne Lake; a jacket is required for gentlemen in the dining room. Summit offers contemporary American cuisine with a sommelier-led wine and cocktail program. La Taverne is the resort steakhouse with French influence and a lobby-level setting in Broadmoor Main.
These venues are best for evening meals and for guests who prefer a more formal atmosphere. Private-dining and chef’s-table options are available in several of these rooms; reservations are recommended and dress codes apply.
- The Penrose Room: dinner service in the evening (check current days/hours).
- Summit: seasonally shifting menu and a bar program with happy-hour times at the Summit Bar.
- La Taverne: lunch and dinner service on select days; dinner typically follows the Dressy Resort Attire policy.
| Restaurant | Typical focus |
|---|---|
| The Penrose Room | French-influenced fine dining, panoramic views |
| La Taverne | Steakhouse with French influence |
| Summit | Contemporary American, wine program |
Casual, family-friendly and daytime dining
Lake Terrace Dining Room serves European-style breakfast and a Sunday Brunch overlooking Cheyenne Lake; it’s a popular family option for mornings and a dressier brunch crowd on Sundays. Natural Epicurean is a bright café with health-conscious casual fare and an early opening, useful for lighter breakfasts and daytime snacks.
Ristorante del Lago offers Italian breakfasts and dinners with lake views and house-made pastas; PLAY at The Broadmoor combines upscale bar-and-grill food with bowling and is suitable for families or groups seeking a relaxed evening.
- Lake Terrace Dining Room: breakfast service and a Sunday Brunch (reservations recommended for brunch).
- Natural Epicurean: open early for breakfast through mid-afternoon.
- PLAY at The Broadmoor: family-friendly, bowling plus casual menu; hours vary by day.
| Venue | When to go |
|---|---|
| Lake Terrace Dining Room | Breakfast, Sunday Brunch |
| Natural Epicurean | Early breakfast to early afternoon |
| PLAY at The Broadmoor | Casual lunch/dinner, family nights and bowling |
Pubs, bars and relaxed evening spots
Golden Bee is a historic English pub brought to The Broadmoor in 1961; it serves traditional pub fare, fish and chips, ales, and live piano music. The Hotel Bar is a mezzanine-level cocktail and small-plates bar open late and aimed at relaxed after-work or pre-dinner drinks.
For a lively, casual night with friends or family, PLAY at The Broadmoor offers a bar program alongside bowling and shared plates. These venues generally use the Casual Dress or Dressy Resort Attire policy depending on time and event.
- Golden Bee hours typically run through the evening with food service until around 11:00 p.m.
- The Hotel Bar is open late (to around 1:00 a.m.).
- Live piano music is a regular feature at Golden Bee; rooftop patio and private-event options are available seasonally.
| Spot | Vibe |
|---|---|
| Golden Bee | Traditional British pub, live piano |
| The Hotel Bar | Cocktails, elevated sharables |
| PLAY at The Broadmoor | Gastropub, bowling, group-friendly |
Breakfast, brunch and quick-start mornings
For early starts, Natural Epicurean opens daily around 6:00 a.m. with health-conscious breakfast options. Lake Terrace Dining Room provides a breakfast buffet (Wednesday–Saturday) and a dressier Sunday Brunch (reservations commonly required). Ristorante del Lago also offers an Italian-style breakfast service on select days.
If you need a quick morning option before activities, the resort has several café and coffee spots in addition to Natural Epicurean; check with the concierge for current opening times and any seasonal changes.
- Natural Epicurean: typically open 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Lake Terrace Dining Room: breakfast windows and Sunday Brunch (reservation recommended).
- Ristorante del Lago: breakfast and dinner service on selected days.
| Venue | Typical morning hours |
|---|---|
| Natural Epicurean | 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Lake Terrace Dining Room | Breakfast windows (check current days) / Sunday Brunch 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Ristorante del Lago | Breakfast service on select days (check current schedule) |
In-room dining, reservations and dress code
In-Room Dining at The Broadmoor is available daily in morning and evening windows; inquire with the hotel for the current in-room menu and exact service hours. Many restaurants recommend or require reservations, and the resort’s dining team can make bookings and answer questions about private dining.
The Broadmoor enforces two general dress-code tiers: Dressy Resort Attire (collared shirts, slacks or dressy denim; jackets suggested for gentlemen in some venues) and Casual Dress. For The Penrose Room specifically, a jacket is required for gentlemen in the dining room; loaner jackets are available for young gentlemen when needed.
- To reserve a table or check availability, contact The Broadmoor dining reservations team.
- Ask the concierge about private dining rooms, special menus, and dietary restrictions.
- If you’re dining after an outdoor activity, plan to change to meet the venue dress code, especially for evening fine dining.
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Recommended for Penrose Room, Sunday Brunch, and other dinner venues |
| Dress code | Dressy Resort Attire or Casual Dress; jacket required for gentlemen at The Penrose Room |
| In-Room Dining | Available daily in morning and evening service windows |
