Dining at the resort: Grand View, The Rocks Lounge, Kissing Camels, Beach and Cable
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club offers four on-site dining venues: Grand View for fine American meals, The Rocks Lounge for cocktails and small plates, Kissing Camels Grille & Bar overlooking the golf course, and Beach and Cable Barista for Lavazza coffee and bakery items. Grand View and Beach and Cable Barista are open to the public; The Rocks Lounge and Kissing Camels are for resort guests and club members.
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Grand View — fine dining with views
Grand View is the resort’s signature American fine-dining restaurant with contemporary, chef-sourced menus and steakhouse touches led by the executive chef. The dining room is open to the public and reservations are recommended, especially for evening service.
Dress follows the resort’s policy: Casual Dress or Resort Casual before 5:00pm and Evening Dining Attire after 5:00pm. Audible cell phone use is prohibited in Grand View’s public dining areas, lounges, and patios.
- Meals served: Breakfast, Lunch, Weekend Brunch, Dinner
- Recommended for: romantic dinners, special occasions, leisurely breakfasts
- Public access: open to the public (reservations available online)
| Service | Hours (typical) |
|---|---|
| Breakfast (Mon–Fri) | 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
| Lunch (Mon–Fri) | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Dinner (Daily) | 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
The Rocks Lounge — cocktails and casual fare
The Rocks Lounge is a contemporary lounge offering handcrafted cocktails, local spirits, a wine list, microbrews and artisan American bar fare. It operates primarily as a relaxed evening spot with happy hour and light bites.
The Rocks Lounge is reserved for resort guests and club members; reservations are not required for most visits. A children’s menu is available, and the lounge enforces the resort’s dress tiers (Resort Casual after 5:00pm).
- Hours: Daily 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Happy Hour & Light Bites 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Menu style: small plates/tapas, artisan bar fare, desserts
- Access: resort guests and club members only
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Not required |
| Family-friendly? | Yes — children's menu available |
| Dress code after 5pm | Resort Casual (no ball caps) |
Kissing Camels Grille & Bar — casual grill by the golf course
Kissing Camels Grille & Bar sits adjacent to the resort’s 27‑hole Kissing Camels Golf Course and offers casual American grill fare, craft beer and signature cocktails with panoramic course and mountain views. It’s a go-to for lunch, weekend brunch, and casual dinners including regular theme nights.
This venue is listed for resort guests and club members only; reservations can be arranged by phone. Dress is Casual Dress or Resort Casual, and golf/tennis wear is acceptable during daytime hours.
- Typical hours: Lunch daily 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Brunch specials Sat–Sun 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Offers rotating theme nights (examples listed by the resort include custom burgers and prime rib)
- Reservations: call the venue directly (phone listed on resort site)
| Service | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Lunch | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Brunch (weekend) | Sat–Sun 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Dinner (Thu–Sun) | 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Beach and Cable Barista — coffee and quick bites
Beach and Cable Barista is the resort’s coffee and bakery café serving Lavazza coffee and grab-and-go bakery items. It’s open to the public and convenient for a morning pickup before hiking or a round of golf.
The café has daytime hours suitable for breakfast runs and light afternoon visits; it’s positioned for quick service rather than sit-down meals and works well for families and day visitors.
- Hours: Daily 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Serves Lavazza coffee and bakery favorites
- Public access: open to the public; phone line available for questions
| Item | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Espresso & Lavazza coffee | Morning pick‑me‑up |
| Pastries & bakery items | Grab-and-go breakfast |
| Light sandwiches (where available) | Quick lunch option |
Reservations, hours and dress code — what to plan for
Reservations are recommended for Grand View (especially dinner) and available online; The Rocks Lounge generally does not require reservations, and Kissing Camels can be reached by phone for bookings. Beach and Cable Barista operates on daytime hours with walk-up service.
Follow the resort’s property-wide attire policy: Recreation Wear and Casual Dress during the day, Resort Casual generally after 5:00pm, and Evening Dining Attire required at Grand View after 5:00pm. Pool and spa areas require appropriate cover-ups when outside those areas.
- Grand View: reservations recommended; Evening Dining Attire after 5:00pm
- The Rocks Lounge: no reservation typically needed; Resort Casual after 5:00pm
- Kissing Camels: call ahead for weekends or dinner; golf wear accepted daytime
| Venue | Reservation tip |
|---|---|
| Grand View | Book ahead for dinner and weekend brunch |
| The Rocks Lounge | Walk-in usually fine; check for busy nights |
| Kissing Camels Grille & Bar | Call for weekend brunch or themed-dinner nights |
Dining for families, events and guest-room service
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club is family-friendly: kids are welcome in the dining venues when supervised, and The Rocks Lounge includes a children’s menu. Grand View enforces Evening Dining Attire after 5:00pm, so families should plan clothing accordingly for dinner there.
The resort also supports private and event dining in multiple venues and private dining rooms; Rocks Private Dining Room & Terrace and larger ballrooms (Three Graces, Garden Room) are available for wedding receptions and conferences and can be configured for plated or buffet service per event needs.
- Children: welcome across venues but must be supervised; The Rocks Lounge has a kids’ menu
- Event venues: Rocks Private Dining Room & Terrace, Three Graces Ballroom & Terrace, Garden Room & Terrace, The View at Kissing Camels
- Guest-room dining: the resort offers dining options for guests — check with front desk for current in-room service availability
| Event space | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rocks Private Dining Room & Terrace | Seated capacity up to 50 depending on configuration |
| Three Graces Ballroom & Terrace | Large ballroom with terrace and foyer (configurable) |
| The View at Kissing Camels | Terrace overlooking golf course and mountain views |
