Been here many times.... Live in the area. It's a nice environment that adds an upscale feel. Ambiance is great, small town 'formal' feel and food and service is great!
Carolyn D.
Each time we have been there the food has been awesome, service, impeccable, and ambience was very comfortable. We typically go twice a year and look forward to Ramen night.
Alicia W.
Nope. Never before have I been so disappointed in service before. Ever. Hostess was delightful. Legit. I'll invite her to the holidays at my house. This is the only reason for 1 star. It's her star. She ended up taking over in the best capacity she could to finish this disastrous trip. The server did not acknowledge our table for a bit. Busboy dropped off water and bread. To say it was pathetic is an understatement. 4 slim pieces. I asked for more and he said he needed to ask. Then server literally blows by to tell me "more bread is a dollar a piece since the owner gets it special" I decline and she leaves. No beverage order. No hello. Nothing. I see the hostess and ask her about the specials and she offers to take a screen shot and bring it to me. Do we not have this listed for patrons that are being ignored? Apparently not. Another server was kind enough to stop by and explain them. Finally server returns to engage. Drinks are ordered.... then we wait. Wait. Wait. Still no other conversation about food. Finally she comes back to apologize and offer bottled sangria since the "mixologist is sooooo busy". Apps and food are ordered since I'm aware of the time delay. Potstickers were cute. Lil Chinese take out box with sauces. Brussel sprouts were good. Cheese curds were dropped at the table in the basket.... no plate. What the ever loving f?? I'm fairly certain my brain stopped working and I'm questioning this whole thing. Drinks show up. Yay. Mules are delightful. Bourbon is good as well. There is zero excuse for water and soda not being filled asap and that was a struggle.... please. Water. Please. We wait more. Server is straight up ignoring up at this point. I use the restroom... zero paper products. Great. Thankful I run into the delightful hostess and I explain how shizzy everything is. She's mortified. mortified. Hostess swings by again aware we've been there a bit and no food. Returns to tell me it's hot at the pass and we're next up. Great. Food finally shows. My entree is wrong. Mind you... I've been dreaming about this pumpkin ravioli since I saw it posted.....I was given the lobster ravioli that had a thick dairy skin on it that confirmed it had been sitting out for a bit. I don't ever want a protective coating on my food. How that even left the pass is beyond me. At this point I'm on the verge of tears with sub par service. I've been waiting to come here for a special occasion and was so excited and left embarrassed and in tears. Also one of my dinner dates got their coffee late and cold and I was told "the keurig machine doesn't work well". Thanks server. I left without eating. My dining companions were embarrassed for me but were hungry so that was amazingly awkward. Drinks were comped. Food was not. I need to get an itemized bill to review this week to make sure it's correct. Owner was on-site but didn't come out. I ended up asking my guests to leave so I could square up the bill with the hostess and another server. Never in my life have I had such terrible service. I was so incredibly excited to come here and support local. This is a higher end establishment and it should reflect that with its service. Charging $1/ piece for bread is tacky. Telling patrons you use a broken keurig is tacky. Lack of communication is inexcusable. The hostess was amazing and it pained me to see her take this so personally. The lack of acknowledgement from the owner in the kitchen was mind boggling. I'm still pissed about this 14 hours later.
Heidi A.
Great service, amazing food..... l loved the seafood options, wine selection, and sushi nachos!
gagneelained
I ordered a takeout dinner. It was excellent! Such creative cooking. It was salmon on a bed of a mixture of vegetables and some pasta. It was ready in less than 10 minutes.
Jennifer B.
Small but great little mom and pop restaurant. The girls and I went out there and had a really nice dinner and drinks were good as well!
Adam R.
A micro-sized town is hiding a gem of a restaurant. The hostess is a delight. Her enthusiasm is contagious. The servers are authentic. It's not fake conversation. All of the staff jumps in and helps do everything. The bartender (who is a true artist) actually serves food when it is needed and he is available. This is a true team!!And the food is impossibly good. This is not a "hole in the wall" place in a small town. This is a bistro, with live music, food that is wonderful, and service that can't be beat.
BFSully
We've eaten at the Black Forest Bistro on 2 prior occasions - Thursday and Friday nights and quite enjoyed it. Last night(Saturday) we went with another couple who had not tried it yet. We arrived on time for our reservation, were seated and ordered shortly thereafter. The drinks and food came fairly quickly. The food was delicious. The portions are not huge, but adequate. HOWEVER - we had just finished our meal and declined dessert when we were told that our table was needed for other guests. Now I understand when things are busy and diners are lingering for a long time that it messes up the reservations, BUT that was not the case for us. At most, we were at the table for about 1 hour. We had not even received our change from paying the bill OR finished our drinks when we were asked to leave. I found this outrageously rude and felt extremely insulted after shelling out $250 for 4 meals. This is no way to treat customers! Shame on you BFB! I will never, ever patronize this establishment again.
Ricky M.
I came for NYE based on some recommendations from the COS foodie board on Facebook and was not disappointed. Based on first impressions, I was shocked to see the food and drinks that came out of this place because the ambiance has a total breakfast diner vibe. Cocktails here were great the smoked old-fashioned was top-notch. Appetizers had a bit of everything from poki nachos to burrata bruschetta all of which were great. For dinner, I had their lamb which was probably the best I have had since moving here. Was fall of the bone good. What I really like about this place is they also rotate the menu so every time you go you in for something new.
ellepensacola
We were seated by the fire ... great atmosphere, our meals were delicious, ahi tuna nachos, korean street noodles, kung pao brussells, lobster ravioli, pork chop ( shared not all eaten by me lol) tiramisu yummy... music was lovely and our server was also.. lovely relaxing evening..
Unfortunately I was not as impressed as others here. The wait for food and service was long, had a reservation. The food was good, but nothing that special for the wait and price. The location is very small so the noise level inside is high so much so you can't really enjoy the love music. I do not believe the special dessert offered was homemade, it was a waffle and the waffle I think is one you can buy packaged, I think the apples on top were probably canned. Not what I'm looking for in a dining experience, don't think I'll be back. Enjoyed my watermelon mule and smoky old fashioned though! And my kid loved the potstickers!
DayTrip21039808205
This IS OUR NEW FAVORITE RESTAURANT!! Can’t believe we have not discovered this until now. Everything we have tried has been amazing. The chef is just DARN GREAT at combining flavors to create dishes that you will go back for. Don’t miss the Korean Beef, the Maple old Fashioned, the Scallops, the shrimp and grits. The only problem is trying to choose one thing!!!!
Joseph Morrell
Let's talk about the Food Channel reviews. From customer service to the food, don't buy into the hype. Worst food and customer service; I tried everything on the menu and the best part was the attitude!!" how busy" they are. Fancy stickers and terrible food, you can't RUN fast enough.
318deannaj
This quaint old Inn in the Forest is fantastic! The menu is about 80% seafood all wild and sustainable. The Chilean Seabass is hands down one of the best meals I have ever had. If the Sushi Nachos are on as a special make sure you get them. The cocktails are all hand crafted with fresh juices. The wine list is small but almost all pointed wines at very reasonable prices. Desserts are amazing...Peach Cobblef Waffle and Limoncello Marscapone Cake is heavenly. Service is personable and relaxed. Live music Fri/Sat too on the Award Winning patio.
Melody C.
My friend and I had an early dinner here on a Friday evening. You must make a reservation if dining Thursday-Saturday. There was plenty of parking, although the place itself inside was very small. It's super quaint and cute! Perfect spot for a date.I arrived early and was cheerfully greeted by the staff and hostess. I was seated at a high top near the door while waiting for my friend to arrive. I looked at the drink menu and couldn't decide on a cocktail, so Amanda at the bar made a custom cocktail for me based on my taste preferences! It was delicious!When my friend arrived, we were promptly attended to-first the waters, then drink selections and appetizers. If you've been following my posts, you'll know by now that I have a weird obsession with brussel sprouts. I LOVE brussel sprouts. We ordered an appetizer of the brussel sprouts...and OMG, after they came out, I realized I should have just ordered another one for my meal. The brussel sprouts were perfectly crisp, while soft on the inside. They were perfectly dressed with a light balsamic vinegar and abundantly topped with bacon/pancetta bits. Total perfection. (Honestly, I'd go back just for the brussel sprouts). Anyway, I digress.For my entree, I ordered one of the specials: Chilean Sea Bass. First off, full disclosure, I'm a seafood snob. I grew up eating a lot of seafood, particularly fish, so I am pretty picky about how it is cooked and seasoned. Now, granted, Colorado is a land-locked state, so I have to either lower my standards a bit, or just not order seafood at all. I was in the mood for some fish, so I took the risk. And my goodness, it was totally worth it! The sea bass was phenomenal. I'll admit the sides were decent (asparagus and rice), but nothing super special. The tomato based stock that overlaid the rice was good-a wonderful balance of tart, salty, and sweet. The addition of the golden raisins to the stock was brilliant. The fish itself was definitely the highlight of the entire dish-as it should be. It was skillfully cooked to perfection where it was lightly seasoned and the meat flaked ever so effortlessly. My friend ordered another special, which was the fish and chips. He said it was really good as well. The portions are very fair, so much so that we both had leftovers to take home.The staff and the service were top-notch. The attention to detail, the homey vibes, and ambiance, were all outstanding. This has definitely made it to the top of my favorites list of places to dine in Colorado Springs. I will be returning for sure and bringing family and friends who are visiting from out of town!
Been here many times.... Live in the area. It's a nice environment that adds an upscale feel. Ambiance is great, small town 'formal' feel and food and service is great!
Each time we have been there the food has been awesome, service, impeccable, and ambience was very comfortable. We typically go twice a year and look forward to Ramen night.
Nope. Never before have I been so disappointed in service before. Ever. Hostess was delightful. Legit. I'll invite her to the holidays at my house. This is the only reason for 1 star. It's her star. She ended up taking over in the best capacity she could to finish this disastrous trip. The server did not acknowledge our table for a bit. Busboy dropped off water and bread. To say it was pathetic is an understatement. 4 slim pieces. I asked for more and he said he needed to ask. Then server literally blows by to tell me "more bread is a dollar a piece since the owner gets it special" I decline and she leaves. No beverage order. No hello. Nothing. I see the hostess and ask her about the specials and she offers to take a screen shot and bring it to me. Do we not have this listed for patrons that are being ignored? Apparently not. Another server was kind enough to stop by and explain them. Finally server returns to engage. Drinks are ordered.... then we wait. Wait. Wait. Still no other conversation about food. Finally she comes back to apologize and offer bottled sangria since the "mixologist is sooooo busy". Apps and food are ordered since I'm aware of the time delay. Potstickers were cute. Lil Chinese take out box with sauces. Brussel sprouts were good. Cheese curds were dropped at the table in the basket.... no plate. What the ever loving f?? I'm fairly certain my brain stopped working and I'm questioning this whole thing. Drinks show up. Yay. Mules are delightful. Bourbon is good as well. There is zero excuse for water and soda not being filled asap and that was a struggle.... please. Water. Please. We wait more. Server is straight up ignoring up at this point. I use the restroom... zero paper products. Great. Thankful I run into the delightful hostess and I explain how shizzy everything is. She's mortified. mortified. Hostess swings by again aware we've been there a bit and no food. Returns to tell me it's hot at the pass and we're next up. Great. Food finally shows. My entree is wrong. Mind you... I've been dreaming about this pumpkin ravioli since I saw it posted.....I was given the lobster ravioli that had a thick dairy skin on it that confirmed it had been sitting out for a bit. I don't ever want a protective coating on my food. How that even left the pass is beyond me. At this point I'm on the verge of tears with sub par service. I've been waiting to come here for a special occasion and was so excited and left embarrassed and in tears. Also one of my dinner dates got their coffee late and cold and I was told "the keurig machine doesn't work well". Thanks server. I left without eating. My dining companions were embarrassed for me but were hungry so that was amazingly awkward. Drinks were comped. Food was not. I need to get an itemized bill to review this week to make sure it's correct. Owner was on-site but didn't come out. I ended up asking my guests to leave so I could square up the bill with the hostess and another server. Never in my life have I had such terrible service. I was so incredibly excited to come here and support local. This is a higher end establishment and it should reflect that with its service. Charging $1/ piece for bread is tacky. Telling patrons you use a broken keurig is tacky. Lack of communication is inexcusable. The hostess was amazing and it pained me to see her take this so personally. The lack of acknowledgement from the owner in the kitchen was mind boggling. I'm still pissed about this 14 hours later.
Great service, amazing food..... l loved the seafood options, wine selection, and sushi nachos!
I ordered a takeout dinner. It was excellent! Such creative cooking. It was salmon on a bed of a mixture of vegetables and some pasta. It was ready in less than 10 minutes.
Small but great little mom and pop restaurant. The girls and I went out there and had a really nice dinner and drinks were good as well!
A micro-sized town is hiding a gem of a restaurant. The hostess is a delight. Her enthusiasm is contagious. The servers are authentic. It's not fake conversation. All of the staff jumps in and helps do everything. The bartender (who is a true artist) actually serves food when it is needed and he is available. This is a true team!!And the food is impossibly good. This is not a "hole in the wall" place in a small town. This is a bistro, with live music, food that is wonderful, and service that can't be beat.
We've eaten at the Black Forest Bistro on 2 prior occasions - Thursday and Friday nights and quite enjoyed it. Last night(Saturday) we went with another couple who had not tried it yet. We arrived on time for our reservation, were seated and ordered shortly thereafter. The drinks and food came fairly quickly. The food was delicious. The portions are not huge, but adequate. HOWEVER - we had just finished our meal and declined dessert when we were told that our table was needed for other guests. Now I understand when things are busy and diners are lingering for a long time that it messes up the reservations, BUT that was not the case for us. At most, we were at the table for about 1 hour. We had not even received our change from paying the bill OR finished our drinks when we were asked to leave. I found this outrageously rude and felt extremely insulted after shelling out $250 for 4 meals. This is no way to treat customers! Shame on you BFB! I will never, ever patronize this establishment again.
I came for NYE based on some recommendations from the COS foodie board on Facebook and was not disappointed. Based on first impressions, I was shocked to see the food and drinks that came out of this place because the ambiance has a total breakfast diner vibe. Cocktails here were great the smoked old-fashioned was top-notch. Appetizers had a bit of everything from poki nachos to burrata bruschetta all of which were great. For dinner, I had their lamb which was probably the best I have had since moving here. Was fall of the bone good. What I really like about this place is they also rotate the menu so every time you go you in for something new.
We were seated by the fire ... great atmosphere, our meals were delicious, ahi tuna nachos, korean street noodles, kung pao brussells, lobster ravioli, pork chop ( shared not all eaten by me lol) tiramisu yummy... music was lovely and our server was also.. lovely relaxing evening..
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Unfortunately I was not as impressed as others here. The wait for food and service was long, had a reservation. The food was good, but nothing that special for the wait and price. The location is very small so the noise level inside is high so much so you can't really enjoy the love music. I do not believe the special dessert offered was homemade, it was a waffle and the waffle I think is one you can buy packaged, I think the apples on top were probably canned. Not what I'm looking for in a dining experience, don't think I'll be back. Enjoyed my watermelon mule and smoky old fashioned though! And my kid loved the potstickers!
This IS OUR NEW FAVORITE RESTAURANT!! Can’t believe we have not discovered this until now. Everything we have tried has been amazing. The chef is just DARN GREAT at combining flavors to create dishes that you will go back for. Don’t miss the Korean Beef, the Maple old Fashioned, the Scallops, the shrimp and grits. The only problem is trying to choose one thing!!!!
Let's talk about the Food Channel reviews. From customer service to the food, don't buy into the hype. Worst food and customer service; I tried everything on the menu and the best part was the attitude!!" how busy" they are. Fancy stickers and terrible food, you can't RUN fast enough.
This quaint old Inn in the Forest is fantastic! The menu is about 80% seafood all wild and sustainable. The Chilean Seabass is hands down one of the best meals I have ever had. If the Sushi Nachos are on as a special make sure you get them. The cocktails are all hand crafted with fresh juices. The wine list is small but almost all pointed wines at very reasonable prices. Desserts are amazing...Peach Cobblef Waffle and Limoncello Marscapone Cake is heavenly. Service is personable and relaxed. Live music Fri/Sat too on the Award Winning patio.
My friend and I had an early dinner here on a Friday evening. You must make a reservation if dining Thursday-Saturday. There was plenty of parking, although the place itself inside was very small. It's super quaint and cute! Perfect spot for a date.I arrived early and was cheerfully greeted by the staff and hostess. I was seated at a high top near the door while waiting for my friend to arrive. I looked at the drink menu and couldn't decide on a cocktail, so Amanda at the bar made a custom cocktail for me based on my taste preferences! It was delicious!When my friend arrived, we were promptly attended to-first the waters, then drink selections and appetizers. If you've been following my posts, you'll know by now that I have a weird obsession with brussel sprouts. I LOVE brussel sprouts. We ordered an appetizer of the brussel sprouts...and OMG, after they came out, I realized I should have just ordered another one for my meal. The brussel sprouts were perfectly crisp, while soft on the inside. They were perfectly dressed with a light balsamic vinegar and abundantly topped with bacon/pancetta bits. Total perfection. (Honestly, I'd go back just for the brussel sprouts). Anyway, I digress.For my entree, I ordered one of the specials: Chilean Sea Bass. First off, full disclosure, I'm a seafood snob. I grew up eating a lot of seafood, particularly fish, so I am pretty picky about how it is cooked and seasoned. Now, granted, Colorado is a land-locked state, so I have to either lower my standards a bit, or just not order seafood at all. I was in the mood for some fish, so I took the risk. And my goodness, it was totally worth it! The sea bass was phenomenal. I'll admit the sides were decent (asparagus and rice), but nothing super special. The tomato based stock that overlaid the rice was good-a wonderful balance of tart, salty, and sweet. The addition of the golden raisins to the stock was brilliant. The fish itself was definitely the highlight of the entire dish-as it should be. It was skillfully cooked to perfection where it was lightly seasoned and the meat flaked ever so effortlessly. My friend ordered another special, which was the fish and chips. He said it was really good as well. The portions are very fair, so much so that we both had leftovers to take home.The staff and the service were top-notch. The attention to detail, the homey vibes, and ambiance, were all outstanding. This has definitely made it to the top of my favorites list of places to dine in Colorado Springs. I will be returning for sure and bringing family and friends who are visiting from out of town!