Pepper Tree Restaurant 1

Staying close to the South Side for all you NORAD/Carson peeps, this has been my family’s go-to restaurant for special occasions since I can remember. Birthdays, graduations, proms, wedding rehearsal dinners, and night-before-deployments have been spent here for us. It’s also won “Best Fine Dining” by the Colorado Springs Independent 5 years out of the last 10. It’s small, intimate, the service is impeccable, and the food is just as good. If you can’t decide what to order, I’m a huge fan of the pepper steak. It’s their signature dish, cooked tableside, and has me seriously drooling right now as I type. Make your reservations ahead of time, because tables are scarce, and if you’re looking for Valentine’s day, you’d best call now. Yes, I know it’s September, but really. NOW. When you make your reservations, ask for a table by the window, so you can catch the gorgeous lights of Colorado Springs below, and then sit back and relax!