Briarhurst Manor

4.4 (1294)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

404 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Open on New Years Eve!! Champagne 5-course dinner. Historic Briarhurst Manor is in the tiny valley of Manitou Springs. The stately Victorian Manor home was built in 1872 by the founder of Manitou Springs, Dr. William Bell of London, England. Our restaurant offers casual yet elegant dining in nine intimate rooms, an extensive menu and wine list complete with the option of five course dinners, featuring domestic and game meats, fresh seafood, house made pastas, poultry, specialty salads, vegetarian, and handcrafted desserts. The finely grained pink sandstone Tudor Manor displays the architecture and landscaping of an English country house complete with Fountain Creek passing through the estate. There is outdoor seating with an unrivaled view of Pike's Peak in the warmer months. All year long one can dine while observing deer visiting our lawns and gardens. Step back in time and relax while enjoying a Filet Mignon or one of our many of our other mouthwatering dishes. Bon Appétit

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wild Game, Continental
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(719) 685-1864
Website
http://www.briarhurstdining.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Rob Rowland
Catering
Full service on site catering from extensive & diverse preplanned menus or customized to your individual needs & desires. Please call for information & quotes for your event.
Private party facilities
Planning a Wedding, Anniversary Party, Hail & Farewell, Prom, Birthday Party or a Company Party? Come tour the venue to see our beautiful private rooms of all sizes. We'll guide you through event planning making your event a success using one of a variety of banquet options. Choose one or all of nine intimate dining and meeting rooms.

Location
404 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Area
Colorado Springs
Cross street
Mayfair Avenue
Parking Details
Two acres of on site free parking with room for hundreds of cars. Abundant Street parking also available.
Public transport
City bus stops on Manitou Avenue close to our location.
Entertainment
Parties are welcome to hire musicians, bands or DJ's for their events. We can provide local referrals.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Briarhurst House SaladUSD 10.00
Mixed Wild Greens, Pickled Seasonal Vegetables, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, & Shaved Carrots
Strawberry Fields SaladUSD 16.00
Arugula, Kale, & Mixed Greens Tossed With Strawberries, Craisins, Pecans, & House Made Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUSD 10.00
Romaine & Parmesan Cheese, House Croutons, Tossed With Caesar Dressing
- Add ChickenUSD 6.00
Fall Harvest BisqueUSD 10.00
Lobster BisqueUSD 14.00
Charcuterie BoardUSD 24.00
Sharing Plate With Assorted Meats, Cheeses, & Accompaniments **Based Upon Availability**

Entrées

Filet MignonUSD 62.00
8oz USDA Prime Beef Filet Served With Seasonal Vegetables & Roasted Garlic Whipped Mashed Potatoes, With Shallot Demi-Glace
Scallop & Asparagus RisottoUSD 36.00
Pan Seared Scallops, Parmesan With Brown Butter Pan Sauce
Elk TenderloinUSD 67.00
Sweet Potato Puree, Root Vegetable Hash, Grilled Asparagus & Pancetta Demi-Glace
Classic Fish & ChipsUSD 26.00
Beer Battered Cod Filet With Waffle Fries, Remoulade, Lemon & Old Bay
Low Country Pecan Fried Chicken BreastUSD 32.00
Deep Fried, Garlic-Herb Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables & Brown Pan Gravy
12oz New York StripUSD 54.00
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes With Thyme, & Pink Peppercorn Au Poivre, & Seasonal Vegetables
- Add Lobster TailUSD 21.00
- ShrimpUSD 16.00
- ScallopsUSD 16.00

Desserts

DessertsUSD 10.00

Cocktails

Pumpkin Spice White RussianUSD 14.00
Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup & Cream
Spiced Honey Bourbon Old FashionUSD 15.00
Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Bitters, Cinnamon & A Spiced Honey Simple Syrup
Apple Cider SpritzUSD 15.00
Apple Cider, Aperol, & Moscato, Topped With Club Soda
NegroniUSD 14.00
Gin, Campari, Lemon Juice & Prosecco With A Splash Of Club Soda
Nuts & BerriesUSD 12.00
Frangelico, Chambord & Cream

Mocktails

Hot Chocolate Or Hot Apple CiderUSD 6.00
Cranberry SpritzerUSD 6.00
Cranberry Juice, Simple Syrup & Soda Water, Mint & Orange Garnish

Reds

Bogle Red Zinfandel
7 Deadly Zins
Robert Talbot Pinot Noir
The Show Malbec
Sterling Cabernet
Sterling Merlot
Meiomi Pinot Noir

Whites

Beringer White Zinfandel
- USD 7.00
- USD 24.00
Cupcake Riesling
- USD 8.00
- USD 34.00
Columbia Crest Chardonnay
- USD 9.00
- USD 36.00
San Angelo Pinot Grigio
- USD 13.00
- USD 48.00
Chloe Pinot Grigio
- USD 9.00
- USD 34.00
Korbel Brut Champagne
- USD 10.00
- USD 45.00
Cupcake Moscato
- USD 10.00
- USD 39.00

Beers

Bristol Laughing LabUSD 7.00
Bristol BeehiveUSD 7.00
Bristol IPAUSD 7.00
Bud LightUSD 6.00
- USD 10.00
- USD 42.00
BudweiserUSD 6.00
CoorsUSD 6.00
Coors LightUSD 6.00
CoronaUSD 7.00
Fat TireUSD 7.00
GuinnessUSD 7.00
HeinekenUSD 6.00
Blue MoonUSD 7.00
O' Doel's N/AUSD 6.00
Samuel AdamsUSD 7.00
Strongbow CiderUSD 7.00

Salads

CAESAR SALADUSD 10.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
GREEK SALADUSD 11.00
Mixed greens, feta, olives, cucumber, tomato

Reviews

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4.4

(1294)

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
1.5Value

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1,180 Reviews

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Steven
Denver / Colorado7 reviews
1.0
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Would like to have written a great review, we've enjoyed dining here many times in the past. This time, however, we arrived several minutes early, and noticed only one other car in the parking lot. When we went to the hostess station we could hear diners or other people in the restaurant, but there were no staff apparent. We rang their call bell, twice, over several minutes and still no staff showed up, so we left and had a lovely dinner elsewhere.
Briarhurst ManorResponded on 23 December 2024
We are very sorry they didn't hear you as they were in an area where they couldn't. As it was a slow night there was but one server who did check the foyer at the time of your reservation and did call you only to find that you had already left. Glad that you had a lovely dinner, very sorry that it wasn't here!
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Frank
Denver / Colorado1 review
2.0
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We have eaten at the Briarhurst Manor several times over the past 25 years. The food was ok but not great as I expected. The service was very good. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. The restaurant is in need of some remodeling. We have typically gone there for special occasions and felt that the experience and the food were worth the price. Based on our last visit we will not return.
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Helen
Denver / Colorado1 review
2.0
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
2 hours to get our food, once food arrived it was cold and salty.
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Felipe
Denver / Colorado1 review
1.0
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My wife and I made reservations to celebrate our wedding anniversary and would like to share to all that are considering the Briarhurst Manor, this place should no longer be in the business of selling food or offering service. We made the mistake relying on the glory days when this restaurant was top notch. However this is absolutely not the case anymore. There was no music, no people eating (Friday night), absolutely poor service, and food from the wrinkled paper menu was an absolute disappointment (not to mention undercooked, served and presented in a manner of what I could only describe as depressing). After what seemed an excessive period of time for dinner to be served, our dinner arrived. Upon arrival, no one bothered to come back and check on us. The food was undercooked and in poor presentation to say the least. My wife and I went looking for the server to ask for the check and were greeted with snippy comments and got questioned on our decision to depart. We did not wish to make a scene and payed for the food that remained intact at the table. Note: when the staff learned that the food was in the condition stated above, they gave multiple excuses as to why the experience and food received was in such poor condition in an “it is what it is” manner. On our way out, it was difficult not to warn the poor couple dressed so beautifully waiting to be seated. It is our hope that this unlucky and poor investment of time and money at the present version of the Briarhurst Manor can persuade others to not risk your precious occasion and look elsewhere for the experience. We also hope that this precious mansion can fall into the hands of people than can be better custodians of such a magnificent historical property. It’s a shame to see it rot.
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Cheryl
Western Kentucky / SW Indiana1 review
2.0
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The menu only ahead 4 or 5 options. Was not at all what was on the web sight. Also there was supposed to be an option for a 5 course meal which the said stopped that night. We were the only people in the restaurant and when we were ready to leave I had to go find someone so we could pay. We used to love this restaurant and we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. So disappointing. They did give us a discount for our anniversary. We won’t return.
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Ed
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Poor service. Two hours to get dinner not including dessert. And there were only 5 diners in the restaurant. Food was mediocre at best except for the lobster bisque
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Awful experience!!! I booked for our one year anniversary and our "special" dinner was ruined. We paid $126.00 for food you would buy at a fast food restaurant. Save your $$$.
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Gary Gold
Denver / Colorado30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We are frequent guests at Briarhurst Manor. The meal was one of the best we have had there. The Denver Steak and Scallop & Asparagus Risotto were excellent! The server was attentive and gracious. Highly recommend for a special nice dinner.
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Pamela
Denver / Colorado6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about our dinner was outstanding. The lobster bisque was wonderful with chunks of lobster throughout. The country fried chicken and wild game burger were equally good. We were not rushed at all and our waiter Joshua was great. Interesting and entertaining without being intrusive. We eat out often and although not inexpensive the cost was reasonable for what we received. Have paid much more in other restaurants for a lot less. Highly recommend!
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KEITH
Denver / Colorado31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner and service by Joshua! What a beautiful mansion and history!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wild Game, Continental
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(719) 685-1864
Website
http://www.briarhurstdining.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Rob Rowland
Catering
Full service on site catering from extensive & diverse preplanned menus or customized to your individual needs & desires. Please call for information & quotes for your event.
Private party facilities
Planning a Wedding, Anniversary Party, Hail & Farewell, Prom, Birthday Party or a Company Party? Come tour the venue to see our beautiful private rooms of all sizes. We'll guide you through event planning making your event a success using one of a variety of banquet options. Choose one or all of nine intimate dining and meeting rooms.

Location
404 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Area
Colorado Springs
Cross street
Mayfair Avenue
Parking Details
Two acres of on site free parking with room for hundreds of cars. Abundant Street parking also available.
Public transport
City bus stops on Manitou Avenue close to our location.
Entertainment
Parties are welcome to hire musicians, bands or DJ's for their events. We can provide local referrals.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Briarhurst Manor

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Starters

Briarhurst House SaladUSD 10.00

Strawberry Fields SaladUSD 16.00

Caesar SaladUSD 10.00

Fall Harvest BisqueUSD 10.00

Lobster BisqueUSD 14.00

Charcuterie BoardUSD 24.00

Entrées

Filet MignonUSD 62.00

Scallop & Asparagus RisottoUSD 36.00

Elk TenderloinUSD 67.00

Classic Fish & ChipsUSD 26.00

Low Country Pecan Fried Chicken BreastUSD 32.00

12oz New York StripUSD 54.00

Desserts

DessertsUSD 10.00

Cocktails

Pumpkin Spice White RussianUSD 14.00

Spiced Honey Bourbon Old FashionUSD 15.00

Apple Cider SpritzUSD 15.00

NegroniUSD 14.00

Nuts & BerriesUSD 12.00

Mocktails

Hot Chocolate Or Hot Apple CiderUSD 6.00

Cranberry SpritzerUSD 6.00

Reds

Bogle Red Zinfandel

7 Deadly Zins

Robert Talbot Pinot Noir

The Show Malbec

Sterling Cabernet

Sterling Merlot

Meiomi Pinot Noir

Whites

Beringer White Zinfandel

Cupcake Riesling

Columbia Crest Chardonnay

San Angelo Pinot Grigio

Chloe Pinot Grigio

Korbel Brut Champagne

Cupcake Moscato

Beers

Bristol Laughing LabUSD 7.00

Bristol BeehiveUSD 7.00

Bristol IPAUSD 7.00

Bud LightUSD 6.00

BudweiserUSD 6.00

CoorsUSD 6.00

Coors LightUSD 6.00

CoronaUSD 7.00

Fat TireUSD 7.00

GuinnessUSD 7.00

HeinekenUSD 6.00

Blue MoonUSD 7.00

O' Doel's N/AUSD 6.00

Samuel AdamsUSD 7.00

Strongbow CiderUSD 7.00

Salads

CAESAR SALADUSD 10.00

GREEK SALADUSD 11.00

Additional information

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