Restaurants and coffee nearby Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club offers four on-site dining venues: Grand View (fine dining for breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner), The Rocks Lounge (lounge and bar fare), Kissing Camels Grille & Bar (casual grill at the golf course) and Beach and Cable Barista (Lavazza coffee and bakery). Grand View and Beach and Cable Barista are open to the public; The Rocks Lounge and Kissing Camels Grille & Bar are for club members and resort guests.
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On-site fine dining — Grand View
Grand View is the resort’s fine-dining restaurant serving Contemporary American and steakhouse-influenced menus led by Executive Chef Adam Pineda. It accepts public reservations and is recommended for special occasions and evening dining.
Service hours vary by day and meal period; the dining room closes between 2:00pm and 4:30pm daily, so plan dinner reservations after that gap. A dress policy applies (Evening Dining Attire required after 5:00pm).
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch/Brunch, Dinner
- Public access: Yes (reservations recommended)
- Dress: Evening Dining Attire required after 5:00pm
| Meal | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast (Mon–Fri) | 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
| Lunch (Mon–Fri) | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Weekend Brunch (Sat–Sun) | 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Dinner (Daily) | 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
Casual bar and small plates — The Rocks Lounge
The Rocks Lounge provides artisan bar fare, handcrafted cocktails and a children's menu in a contemporary lounge setting. It is listed as available only to club members and resort guests.
Reservations are not required; The Rocks Lounge runs a daily happy hour and enforces the resort’s Casual/Resort Casual dress policy (ball caps not allowed after 5:00pm).
- Meals: Handcrafted cocktails & bar fare (light bites, small plates)
- Access: Club members and resort guests only
- Hours: Daily 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Happy Hour/Light Bites 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Not required |
| Children | Children’s menu available |
| Dress code | Casual/Resort Casual (caps restricted after 5pm) |
Casual grill with golf views — Kissing Camels Grille & Bar
Kissing Camels Grille & Bar sits at the resort’s Kissing Camels Golf Course and offers casual American grill fare, craft beer and cocktails with panoramic mountain and fairway views. It’s primarily for club members and resort guests.
The venue posts daily lunch and weekend brunch hours and offers rotating theme nights; reservations can be made by calling the listed golf-club number.
- Meals: Lunch, Weekend Brunch, Dinner (Thu–Sun evenings)
- Access: Club members and resort guests only
- Typical hours: Lunch daily 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Brunch Sat–Sun 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Lunch | Daily 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Brunch (Sat–Sun) | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Dinner (Thu–Sun) | 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Coffee and quick bites — Beach and Cable Barista
Beach and Cable Barista is a bright café on the resort grounds serving Lavazza coffee and bakery items. It is open to both guests and the public and works well for grab-and-go breakfast or a mid-morning stop before exploring Garden of the Gods Park.
Hours run through the morning and early afternoon, making it the resort’s primary public-facing coffee option.
- Serves: Lavazza coffee and bakery favorites
- Access: Open to the public
- Hours: Daily 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
| Item | When |
|---|---|
| Coffee & pastry service | Daily 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Public access | Yes |
| Phone (info line) | 719-520-4968 |
Where families and guests can eat
Families staying in Club Room, Club Suite, Cottage, Casita or other room types can use the resort’s range of dining options. The Rocks Lounge and Kissing Camels Grille & Bar are reserved for members and resort guests, while Grand View and Beach and Cable Barista accept the public.
If you have younger children, The Rocks Lounge provides a dedicated children's menu; the resort’s general family policy requires children to be supervised at all times in public areas.
- Family-friendly venues: The Rocks Lounge (children’s menu), Kissing Camels Grille & Bar (casual dining)
- Club Room, Club Suite, Cottage, Casita guests have access to member-only venues while staying at the resort
- Grand View enforces Evening Dining Attire after 5:00pm — plan accordingly for family dinners
| Dining need | Best on-site option |
|---|---|
| Quick coffee/bakery | Beach and Cable Barista |
| Casual family meal | Kissing Camels Grille & Bar |
| Evening special occasion | Grand View |
Practical tips for dining at the resort
Reservations: Book Grand View in advance, especially for dinner. The Rocks Lounge does not require reservations; Kissing Camels accepts reservations for dinner by phone.
Dress and access: The resort has a property-wide attire policy; Evening Dining Attire is required at Grand View after 5:00pm. Beach and Cable Barista is casual and public-facing. The Rocks Lounge and Kissing Camels are restricted to resort guests and club members.
- Grand View: reservations recommended; dress code enforced after 5:00pm
- The Rocks Lounge & Kissing Camels: access restricted to guests and members
- Beach and Cable Barista: open daily 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., public access
| Need | Action |
|---|---|
| Dinner at Grand View | Make reservations; follow Evening Dining Attire |
| Coffee before a hike | Visit Beach and Cable Barista (open to public) |
| Casual lunch on the course | Call Kissing Camels for availability (guest/member access) |
