The Cliff House Dining Room

Dee

The food, drinks, and service were absolutely incredible! This place is a hidden gem in Manitou Springs. I can’t wait to come back and try some of the other dishes on the menu. I also want to thank everyone who works there for their hard work and dedication. They really make a difference in the dining experience.

Jasmine Diaz

My boyfriend and I stayed here to celebrate a late Valentine’s Day and we were blown away! Service was great, the ambiance is cozy, warm, and intimate; and the food was amazing! And if you get Tobey as your server, she goes the extra mile to ensure you are having a wonderful experience! There was a couple sitting next to us who were raving about the crème brûlée so we decided to try it too. It is truly the best we have ever had! Even better than the one we got in France! If you have the opportunity to go, please go! We will certainly be back!

Stephanie Brown

Edit: I took my parents here and it was just as good as last time! We got the filet and coq au vin with the basque cheesecake for dessert. SO. FREAKING. GOOD. I honestly didn’t realize we had fine dining in the springs (Manitou). Service was above and beyond - silverware was replaced and polished between courses, as members of our party left the table, napkins were folded when they returned, wine was presented and suggested- the whole nine yards. Our waiter was truly talented. Food: (just an aside c we got a lot more than pictured. I am not by *any* means a chef but I did have some light feedback) Apps: tuna tartare and trumpet mushrooms The tartare was fantastic and delicious- but the thin long crackers that came with were difficult to eat without launching crumbs everywhere. I am also not sure if there were enough for all five of us at the table. The tartare itself was impeccable. (Tuna in the springs never tastes right to me but this tasted good) Trumpet mushrooms- again, there weren’t enough mushrooms for everyone at our table of 5 to get one so I had to cut the mushrooms with my butter knife and it was not the easiest experience. Taste was great, sharing was hard. Entrees Bison ribeye: my boyfriend got this one and loved it. I nabbed a bite and it was delicious. Ecuadorian chicken : this had such great flavor- the sauces were fantastic!! It was a little hard to enjoy because because the chicken was served bone-in and in a bowl- I felt like my knife couldn’t cut effectively 😅 maybe that’s a me problem. Presentation was out of this world. I actually liked the croquettes when I’m usually not a fan. Every element was delicious. I think we got a chicken wing - or maybe a thigh? It wasn’t a ton of meat but the meal was still filling because of the other elements. Nothing was spicy except that Fresno pepper! Lemon cheesecake- I love lemons and this was beautiful and delicious. If I wouldn’t die of a heart attack I’d probably swing by and eat this every week. The only other critique was dessert took 20 min after we were done with our meal. We forgot about the wait after tasting the cheesecake though. Would come back here for any special occasion!

Jamison Johnson

Solid food choices while staying in Manitou. We had the breakfast vouchers, which are a great value. Their breakfast food is excellent. We also enjoyed dinner and their $20 Prime dinner special was a great value. My mom had the Coq Au Vin and loved it. The rich history is also worth diving into with both contemporary and classic guests over America's rich history.

Steve Kennedy

I stopped in on a weekday for lunch from out of town at an odd hour (2:30) and the kitchen and hotel staff were very accommodating. The food was good but the hotel is way cool with an intriguing history.