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Briarhurst Manor
Winner of Top 50 Most Romantic Restaurants in U.S. by Open Table users. Best Fine Dining & Best Colorado Cuisine! Spectacular Victorian Estate on 5 secluded acres seats up to 500 guests features casual yet elegant dining in 9 intimate rooms, an extensive menu & wine list,complete 5-course dinners starting at $30 featuring domestic & game meats, fresh seafood, pastas, poultry, specialty salads, vegetarian,& hand crafted desserts. Just 10 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, ideal for corporate meetings, fundraisers, weddings, receptions. Elegant outdoor patio dining, gazebos & rose garden provide the appropriate atmosphere for lifetime memories. Former home of Dr. William Bell, founder of Manitou Springs & Denver Rio Grande Railroad,& listed on the National Register of Historic Places."A final note: "As I gave my review a final edit, I noticed I had grossly overused six words: creative, crafted, gracious, succulent, elegant and lovely, I cannot make a finer recommendation"
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71 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 71 reviews
5 stars
(46)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(65)
- romantic(56)
- fit for foodies(28)
- notable wine list(19)
- neighborhood gem(16)
- good for groups(11)
Briarhurst Manor Reviews List
Review 1 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gourmet dining in old manor house
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We chose Briarhurst for our shared birthday dinner because we had eaten there only once before (Murder Mystery) and we had a $25 gift certificate. We were promptly seated at a corner table in a cozy upstairs room, the only ones for most of our meal. Our five course dinners began with amuse bouche of goat cheese, grape, and smoked duck breast; tasty. My wife had the tomato heart of palm bisque; very good. I enjoyed the nicely sized Cara's salad. I asked for steak Diane well done and it was close. The crust on the potato cakes had a bit too much coconut. My wife's sea scallops were huge. Both dishes were on the salty side. The sides were good. Yummy cognac pumpkin cheesecake and double chocolate orange tarte finished us off."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2013
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Review 2 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time diners
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a tremendous time. It was our first night without kids in 10 years and we had a nice, romantic evening. It was beautiful weather and not only was the service and food great but we found the waitress to be a joy to talk to as well. It may have been our first visit but it will not be our last."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Will return!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of my favorite places in Colorado to dine. Lived in Europe for many years and the Manor ranks amongst the best!"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food... Great Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Briarhurst Manor is a great place to experience fine dining. It's romantic from the moment you pull in to the parking lot with it's great scenery, beautiful building, and cozy dining areas. The pacing of the evening was perfect and the food was incredible. My wife and I had a wonderful evening!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome Place
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/15/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a great restaurant for a special occasion."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 6 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
AWSOME!!!!!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a great night with great food. The atmosphere and ambiance was wonderful not to mention the service. Gourmet food at a reasonable price."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 7 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Celebrated Aniversary
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice - chocolate martini amazing"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 8 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My Fiance and I have ate here 3 times now and every time the food is great and the servers are really nice. I always look for the $70 off coupon on Living Social."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We took my wife here for Mother's Day (actually on Saturday night). My wife and I usually dine here a couple times a year for a date night or special occasion. This was the first time I have taken the entire family and they all enjoyed it. As always, the service was exceptional and the food was awesome. I would highly recommend Briarhurst Manor and will definitely be back again."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our first time there and we will certainly go back."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed the ambience. Had beef wellington and the crust was soggy and the meat a little tough."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 12 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service was great!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good food - inexperienced service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"With a menu that yields this much money per plate, one would think they would also receive a top notch server. Instead we received service from a young lady, who if I didn’t know any better would think this was her first day in the food services, let alon working in an high priced restaurant.
Come on Briarhurst Manor, spend more time training your staff before turning them loose on your customers"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Anniversary Dinner - We had
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Anniversary Dinner - We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed everything about Briarhurst. A very special night indeed. The food was excellent, and the staff was very courteous and friendly. We look forward to returning!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant with interesting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great restaurant with interesting history and wonderful food. We had a nice, romantic dinner and look forward to going back."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great value when you have
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great value when you have a coupon."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 17 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Easter Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I went for Easter Sunday Brunch. It was delicious -- a large spread of a wide variety of foods, including an omelette station and a carving station (roast beef and lamb). Most people were seated in a spacious, open, and bright conservatory area. I initially was sorry that we were seated in the interior of the old mansion; but later I came to appreciate the soft background music, and the overall quiet ambiance of the place. We very much enjoyed our brunch."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was great. Food was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was great. Food was excellent. They know how to take care of their customers. Didn't feel up tight like some of the more expensive places can feel."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good food, easily allow
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good food, easily allow for upgrades in the 5 course meal. Server was punctual but not impeding. Spacing of the food was great. The manor was an interesting experience."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It is a very good place. Love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It is a very good place. Love it"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great place-inconsiderate customers
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant itself is great, although access is a challenge, especially during cold weather. We, unfortunately, were put in a room with a LOUD table of three (man, woman and teenage girl) who didn't really care that they were being disruptive to others' experiences there. If I had to do it over again, I would ask for a private room. We paid too much for the ambiance to be ruined by impolite people."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 22 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The menu at Briarhurst is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The menu at Briarhurst is "old school" - nothing wrong with that, but nothing that will surprise your palate. Between my wife and I we had the broccoli onion soup, lamb chops, chateaubriand, creme brulee and pumpkin cheesecake. Each dish was very well prepared and plated, tasty, and temperature appropriate (the soup, we agreed, was an exceptionally good dish). Server was friendly, attentive, seemed to enjoy her job, and didn't address us 'you guys', which I appreciated, as my wife is not a guy.
The building itself apparently is of significant historical value, but seems a bit underplayed and could use a bit of professional updating. The parking lot was a muddy mess the night we were there."
The building itself apparently is of significant historical value, but seems a bit underplayed and could use a bit of professional updating. The parking lot was a muddy mess the night we were there."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Every visit to Briarhurst
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Every visit to Briarhurst Manor has been enjoyable. The wait staff are friendly and knowledgable. The food is wonderful both in taste and presentation. The service is timely and we were never rushed. It has a very pleasant ambiance. We always feel very special when dining at the Manor."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food, great friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food, great friendly service and quiet dinning rooms."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 25 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Parking lot is not paved and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Parking lot is not paved and poorly lit; difficult to find one's way at night and with puddles and ice on the parking lot surface. Dress shoes could ensiled become muddied. Trout was overly salted and its accompanying pasta over cooked."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food in old world setting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was very good. Very quiet and intimate place to dine. If you've been here any time in the past 20 years, nothing has really changed. This is not your modern, hip place to go, but if you're looking for good food in a unique old world setting, this is your spot!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2000
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Special Occasions Place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Briarhurst is a wonderful & romantic place for dinner. The 5 course dinner is a wonderful deal, made even better by the Living Social special purchased! The Chicken & Beef Wellington ordered were made to perfection & we did not regret our choices! Definitely a place to go to when you can splurge ;)."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good, but Pricey
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Too pricey for most budgets. Food was good and presented well. The ambiance was fine. Reservation was handled just fine. The restaurant needs to pay attention to the parking lot...it is dimly lit and still have snow/ice on it."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 29 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I enjoyed this place, it is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I enjoyed this place, it is nice open yet cozy. The five course Steak Diane was excellent. I will definitely consider The Briarhurst for other occasions. The service was well timed delivered with a friendly and cheerful reception."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My husband and I went for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I went for our 2yr anniversary. The staff was very pleasant and personable. I loved everything about it.. the food, the atmosphere, everything. It was a very memorable night for us."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Local Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We enjoyed a multi-course meal. Each pairing worked quite nicely with the next. The wine list was short, but complete with divine selections for each course."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great! The only
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great! The only complaint we had really was that the parking lot isn't paved and is atrocios."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 33 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I wanted to make sure that
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I wanted to make sure that this Valentines Day was special and Briarhurst Manor made that happen. It was my first time ever eating at a high class restaurant so I didn't know what to really expect. The five course meal was exquisite, beautifully presented, and well worth the money. At the end of dessert they even brought my girlfriend a rose. We are already planning the next time we can go back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Table was ready when we arrived. S
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Table was ready when we arrived.
Staff friendly.
Wonderful ambiance in the old historic house.
Expensive!"
Staff friendly.
Wonderful ambiance in the old historic house.
Expensive!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Briarhurst Manor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A most enjoyable experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A most enjoyable experience. Food quality, taste, presentation was excellent."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Briarhurst Manor
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate