Ephemera

Birthday Dinner! We had a wonderful experience celebrating my birthday. We enjoyed the element of surprise with the tasting menu. Our server (originally from AR, I forget her name!!) explained every dish when it arrived at our table. Excellent server! I particularly liked the music playing- MM, Cursive, etc (don’t forget to tell ur wife about Cursive @ Vultures in Sept!!) . Chef Ian is involved and present, and proud of his artistic, delicious creations. Thanks for the great experience!

Great Restaurant. Very nice and attentive service, the chef serves you the dishes himself. The tasting menu is unbeatable for the price, and they stick to great, well-established wines instead of trying something funky. Anyone looking for a special dinner around the area should give this a chance.

This is hands down the best I’ve been to in the springs in a while. And definitely one of the best meals I’ve had here. The flavor profiles of the food are complex and rich but also make a lot sense and they’re very enjoyable plates and portioned very well. I had the New York strip steak, it was incredible. the staff have amazing spirits and the atmosphere makes it easy to enjoy the food. Definitely recommending this place to my friends!!

Our experience at Ephemera was truly exceptional, thanks to Chef Justin and Chef Josh who exceeded our expectations and provided a highly informative and enjoyable experience. As a chef, I asked numerous questions, which they readily answered, sharing their expertise while expertly preparing outstanding dishes. We began with the Amuse-bouche of Grouper cheek cerviche, featuring a captivating twist with mango and takaziki, which proved delightfully light and playful. Next, we savored the tempura Guinea Fowl with Maple-Bourbon Gravy, Black Currant, and chili peanut, a life-altering culinary experience. The tempura was perfectly crispy, while the black currant and chili peanut formed an extraordinary combination. Our third course, a tagliatelle with Beet Arabiata, Black Cumin Chevre, Anise Raisin, and Pangrattato, was truly exceptional, and I intend to devote considerable effort to replicating this masterpiece. If you are in Colorado Springs, I highly recommend visiting this innovative eatery and opting for a seat at the bar, which serves as the chef's table! 😉 The drinks, the staff, service and the atmosphere are truly wonderful! 100/10 recommend!

My wife and I had the pleasure of trying the tasting menu, and we were absolutely delighted! Since it changes regularly (hence the name of the restaurant), I won't dive into specific dish details, but I can tell you, it was a delicious five-course adventure filled with truly unique flavors. What a fantastic dining experience! The chef and the staff were amazing, guiding us through each dish along with the ingredients and flavors. A must-try experience!

We did the 5 course tasting menu and wine pairing. Overall the food tasted great and the staff were very knowledgeable about the menu and wines and very pleasant. The only downfall is that the atmosphere wasn’t quite as elevated as I would expect for this type of dining. Everything including staff attire and room decorations screamed casual, and worse of all the downstairs Coati was bumping club music which we listened to all night. We went on a late Saturday night so maybe other nights would be better with less club music.

Sooooo delicious!! Every bite. Best dining experience we’ve had in Colorado Springs. Inventive menu. Unusual, fabulous flavors. We totally recommend this place!!! My pics don’t do it justice!

One of the best multi course meals I have ever experienced. Drinks were great, staff was friendly and explained what each dish was. They were able to make my fav drink w/ Crème de violette too. Will be back.

Our experience at Ephemera was truly exceptional, thanks to Chef Justin and Chef Josh who exceeded our expectations and provided a highly informative and enjoyable experience. As a chef, I asked numerous questions, which they readily answered, sharing their expertise while expertly preparing outstanding dishes. We began with the Amuse-bouche of Grouper cheek cerviche, featuring a captivating twist with mango and takaziki, which proved delightfully light and playful. Next, we savored the tempura Guinea Fowl with Maple-Bourbon Gravy, Black Currant, and chili peanut, a life-altering culinary experience. The tempura was perfectly crispy, while the black currant and chili peanut formed an extraordinary combination. Our third course, a tagliatelle with Beet Arabiata, Black Cumin Chevre, Anise Raisin, and Pangrattato, was truly exceptional, and I intend to devote considerable effort to replicating this masterpiece. If you are in Colorado Springs, I highly recommend visiting this innovative eatery and opting for a seat at the bar, which serves as the chef's table! The drinks, the staff, service and the atmosphere are truly wonderful! 100/10 recommend!!

This restaurant has a hip vibe. What we found very cool was that they allowed two people at our table to do the tasting and I just ordered a few a la carte items. The wine pairing and tasting are a steal for the inventive, fresh dishes we were served. The wine pairings were also excellent and done correctly with complimenting the food (which is not always the case). We loved that the chef also brought out some dishes and gave a story to them. They change their menu daily, so you could come often. It's a fantastic place.

While the food was excellent and well cooked it came out a bit cold. The service was mediocre to poor The ambiance was very nice

I was visiting from Texas and did some research and found this place to have my birthday dinner. I got the tasting menu, and I was a little worried because I had never had duck so I wasn't sure if I was going to like it. Every single plate I was given was absolutely delicious and im still thinking about it days later. Each person there was so nice and explained the dishes and talked to me. Made me feel very comfortable and welcome! The jambalaya was the best dish I've ever had in my life. I didn't take pics of the first 2 plates but the lumpia and soup were great also.

For a fancy night out it is a nice place with some good and complex food. While it is a bit pricy (to be expected) it is nice that you can split a tasting menu or just get a single dish. The art was amazing and really added to the atmosphere. It is always wonderful to see the chefs cook so the bar seating is, in my opinion, the best in the house. Each dish had well ballanced flavors and they were nice enough modify the plates to all be vegetarian. My favorite was the kale salad which had dates to sweeten it up and sause to ballance it back out. The service was amazing as well. If it is within your budget, it is a great place to celebrate.

Great food and vegetarian friendly! We found free parking a few minutes away, and got in with a same day reservation. I think we spent about 2 hours there - we split the 5 course menu which was plenty of food for us. It was pricey compared to a normal meal, but a great experience. It is fun to sit at the counter and watch the action happening in the kitchen. Our favorite was the kale salad - though the cream on the side was a bit salty. The artwork is beautiful and I love that they host local artists work. The soup dish was delicious too, with plenty of layers of flavor. The ambience was sa but chaotic and loud, but we didn't mind. I recommend checking out the multi course menu if you're looking for a fancy date night.

Honestly for a fine-dining, multiple course meal, this was just kind of mid. Fish course of local striped bass stood out, but nothing else did. There were some good ideas but execution just wasn't there. Mocktails and cocktails were good, as were the west coast oysters we added to the prix fixe menu. Ambiance in the front room isn't that great either. Like almost everything in Coati, sounded promising but failed to really deliver. Not memorable.

An amazing culinary experience! A hidden gem in downtown Colorado Springs. As we arrived the location is within a modern food court tucked in an upstairs location, very quaint. Unlike many other restaurants we've visited in Miami and other cities Ephemera delivers the finest food with great flavor, beautiful presentation and friendly service. We started with a simple grilled sourdough with an amazing butter and olive oil. A second round was a must! The soup was delicious with just the perfect amount of bacon and cheese. For the mains we had the steak as well as the fish. Presentation and flavors were epic, delicate dishes with attention to details that made every bite a special treat. The desserts were amazing and enjoyed every minute of the meal. We would definitely recommend and return to Ephemera!

Not just food. True art. Went for a memorable evening with a group of 6 foodies. We did the 5 course tasting menu. Everything dish was a true delight. The wines were perfectly paired. The staff was warm and knowledgable. It was a true treat.

Not just Great, Exceptional! I cannot accurately express how incredible this place is. Not just the food (which was almost too pretty to eat but thank God I did because it is DELICIOUS, I felt like my taste buds had died and gone to heaven) but the people here are amazing. I hadn't been to a restaurant like this before and they were so patient whenever I had questions. It is so obvious the care they have, not just for the people who come in, but the food they create​. From the plating to the ambience of the restaurant itself, it's a once in a lifetime experience that I hope to repeat.

We had the five course tasting menu, which came with five courses paired with wines. Our server was very attentive and explained each course and wine pairing. We were sat at the chefs table and were able to enjoy the art, ambiance, and the preparation of each dish. I only have pictures of two of the dishes because they were all so delicious and disappeared somehow If you're in the Colorado Springs area definitely check out Ephemera upstairs in the C.O.A.T.I. building.

My friends and I were in for a surprise treat. The restaurant is actually located upstairs in a refurbished small business warehouse which houses other types of restaurants, bars, and businesses. It has areas where you can sit on couches or cushions and talk with friends. The vibe is laid back, welcoming, and the music puts you in a great mood. It's a wonderful adult hang out spot especially on the weekend. As I said the restaurant Ephemera is located upstairs and it actually has a more closure and intimate feel to it; opposed to the other places being out in the open. We didn't have a reservation because we were just told about it by someone downstairs. I would definitely suggest making a reservation. We were very lucky that they were able to seat us that evening. We had a nice big table all to ourselves and a bit of privacy. I wish I could remember the cocktail I ordered because it was really good, but I definitely remember the food. I ordered the pear soup which I think was my favorite hands down. I ordered the duck confit for my entree and my girlfriends ordered the beef, The duck and the beef were both cooked very tender and the flavors were delicious. I really like the combination of the duck, black eyed peas, and lemon marmalade. I combined everything each bite. The first bite just made me close my eyes and hummm. I did try the dessert. I had the oat chocolate cake. It wasn't bad and it had the cherries that added flavor. It tended to be on the very dry side. What I loved more than the rest of the dessert was the rosemary ice cream the chef made. I really would have preferred just that instead of the cake. It was light and unique. I could taste the rosemary. I want to go back for the soup and ice cream. I would order the duck again also but I can't stop thinking about the soup and ice cream.

My absolute favorite restaurant in the springs! We go here for every birthday and anniversary. The service is always top notch and super kind. The food is the showstopper, you can taste the creativity in every single bite. I love the rotating seasonal coursed menu! Do yourself a favor and eat here.

Want to love this place more than I can. Its spirit/ambiance is me... but execution fails. We came in on a Tuesday because that's our date night. Oysters, meh. Lamb/orzo dish, painfully obvious.... reheated. My weeknight rack of lamb and boxed risotto, knockout punch to what was presented. My wife's pork belly, disjointed.... Rosemary meringue's were awesome. But the dish just lacked acidity and balance. I love the original story of the why, just not the execution that we received. Cheers, and good luck!

I went 3 for 7 on the tasting menu. Disappointed and she'll shocked on the price. Still hungry at the end. The Indian dish was too hot and the pork chop was waaaay too hot. Wow that was expensive by Colorado Springs standards. Yikes. ~$225 with tax and tip and only water. Great service.

My fiancé and I made a reservation to celebrate my acceptance to grad school! The food is amazing. The Sommelier's pairings were delicious and thoughtful and our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. We walked in hoping for good food and walked out with our expectations far exceeded. This is definitely in our top 2 eats in the Springs!

excellent service and food. Will go back again. Servers were detailed oriented. Bison was great!

This is a cute little place! We did the tasting with wine pairing. The wine was really amazing but we did feel like the food could have been slightly better / have more flavor.

Took my wife here for her birthday. Great service. Everyone was super nice and attentive. We got 6 oysters, some wine, and the 7 course tasting menu. Oysters were great and the tasting menu was phenomenal. We're foodies that moved to Colorado Springs a couple of years ago and have had trouble finding great food so we are super happy we found this place. Would highly recommend.

This establishment describes itself as fun fine dining and I really enjoy the experience overall. I will say, I enjoy some weeks more than others and since the menu is not available for reveiw preceding the meal it has been great some times and okay at others. I have had fun the three times I've visited and have especially enjoyed meals with the wine pairing.

The food was fantastic, but a couple of items to note. The reservation online provided the wrong physical address. Just be sure you know to go to the COATI building. There are stairs about half way in the building and Ephemera is upstairs. This make save you 30 minutes of looking around. The service was great. The food was good. I really enjoyed it and would go back. I had the 7 course tasting menu. Everything was good, even the dishes with foods I don't even like.

What a hidden gem! I wish I had known about this place sooner. It's upstairs in COATI, and has its own little location with doors. It's not just up and overlooking the downstairs bars. I originally had reservations for ambli that we cancelled to come here instead after a friends recommendation that ephemera is better than ambli. I could not agree more. We have been around the springs for many years now, and I consider myself a bit of a foodie. We have our fav places in town... but for our 13th Anniversary, we really wanted to go somewhere special and new! To start, we did the oysters (west coast) super fresh, and tasty. Then we did the Chefs tasting menu and the wine pairing. I'm not a huge wine fan but I enjoyed Every wine they gave us and it truly was perfectly paired with the meal. Aside from each course being absolute perfection, we enjoyed the engagement of the folks working there. We sat at the bar and watched Chef Adam and his team at work. I think there is something to be said when you can tell someone is taking pride in their craft, here it was clear that everyone took pride in what they were doing. Zack, JB and Cam were the absolute best. We had a great time talking with them throughout the night, they really made the experience amazing. I appreciated them altering the menu just a bit to accommodate the fact that raw fish creeps me out ;) so they pan seared it for me. If you have dietary restrictions they can make just about anything happen for you. By the end of the experience we were pretty well off and content. Not super stuffed where you're miserable, just perfectly full! I can't wait to come back here with friends. They change the menu daily! So each time you go, it'll be a bit different. For a fine dining experience, the pricing is on point. If you've been considering coming here, get online and make reservations ASAP!! I hope cam will be excited for my #yelpelitestatus review that means nothing, but also means everything! Hahaha!

Dined here on a Sunday evening and got reservations no problem. It's in the upper level of an indoor dining hall. We were promptly seated in the front dining room. Our table was in line with some very harsh lighting and they reseated us. I do wish we had been seated in the back room as it looked much more warm and inviting. The menu is very small and since we weren't super hungry, we didn't opt for the tasting menu. 5/5 - Pomegranate Mint Fizz: Not too sweet and a delicious flavor 5/5 - Grilled Sourdough: Simply delicious! Was served piping hot, soft yet crunchy and the butter was perfect 2/5 - Potato Rösti: Too soft in texture and not a whole lot of flavor - they took this dish off our bill as we ate very little 5/5 - White Cheddar Soup: Our favorite dish of the night. It had a beautiful consistency, flavor and the croutons melted in our mouths 4/5 - House Tortellini: Had a good flavor, slightly floral and a little too thick for my liking 5/5 - Duck Breast: Cooked to perfection with a delicious bean garnish 5/5 - Market Fish: Embarrassed to say I do not recall exactly what fish this was, but it was very well cooked, seasoned and balanced I guess we were pretty hungry since we ate so many dishes! The service was spot on and we felt very well taken care of during our meal. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for elegant, delicious food!

What an awesome gem. The place seemed so casual and we were blown away by everything. We did the wine pairing dinner and it was awesome. Our server described everything so perfectly and was so happy and friendly. When we told them it was our 26th anniversary, I think almost every staff member stopped by at some point to congratulate us. Our server even gave us a recommendation on where to go for some cocktails after dinner!!! It's a bit pricey but well worth our time and money. Thanks!!

Very Unpleasant experience. Course detail: 1- bread dish 2- curry soup 3- peach balsamic salad 4 - mozzarella balsamic salad 5- fried calamari pasta 6- cheese coated barramundi fish 7- basil cream w/strawberries We drove all the way from Denver to Colorado spring to try out this restaurant because both me and my husband are foodies. I saw on tock that they have a co presentation with an artist, so we thought we can first come try their pre fix and if it's good then we will come back for the special dinner. Despite our high expectations, this meal ended in disappointment. First, my pre fix course was poorly designed. The dietary restrictions I told them was no chicken, pork or salmon. The first course was a bread course with salmon. I opt out salmon but they didn't substitute with anything else, no other protein or grilled veggies. They served just the bread with garnish while my husband has the original. LMAO. My fourth dish is a salad with balsamic vinegar (see pic) while my husband is having a main course. This is a 7 course pre fix, and at 4th course I should have some main course but I am just having a salad, and this is the third sour taste appetizing dish I had in a row. I just had a salad for my 3rd course, and curry soup was an appetizing sour soup and so are 1st and 2nd. So my stomach felt pretty upset up till 4 courses. Probably in between 3rd and 4th course I saw chef de cuisine left the restaurant, he's done for the day. Then, I was served pasta with fried calamari when I had so enough with sour tastes appetizing dish, and this fried calamari was so oily, I can't add video here in my review but I have add it to its Yelp page. I was served barramundi finally at 6th course while table next door was served black seabass?? Why??? The barramundi fish was coated with cheese. Seafood is delicate, and I won't expect it to go with cheese. My fish dish was the 6th course. It was made after chef de cuisine left, so I wonder this was his design. 7th- Dessert was a basil cream with strawberries, it was the best course among the pre fix I had for the night, but the presenting dinnerware is dirty, they remade it for me. (See picture below) Accessibility- poor They are on the second floor, and the elevator doesn't work. We had to carry our stroller up. I am giving two stars only because the price was okay/cheap at $69 per person. I am 100% accountable for my genuine review.

Do the 7-course tasting menu! Chef Ian has such a way with blending dynamic, sometimes contrasting flavor profiles in every dish - from soups, salads, mains, desserts. If you're interested in adventurous dining, there's not much here in the Springs besides Ephemera and Ambli.

Absolutely delicious food experience! We did the 7 course meal. It was such a unique experience and we couldn't wait for the next course to come. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about each dish. If you're looking for a different dining experience all around, I would highly recommend. I would give this 5 stars, however we felt the location and setting of the restaurant would be better in another location that is more intimate and private for the type of restaurant and the price! Other than that though it was amazing!!!

I was so disappointed in this place and wanted to like it so bad, especially with all the good reviews. We tried this place for this years anniversary after doing the tasting course at Ambli for last years anniversary, and there's just no comparison - food, service and atmosphere. First, the setting of this restaurant just does not feel intimate at all. There's no privacy, you can hear the music from down stairs, the light and ambience lacked, there's nothing romantic about it for a special occasion. Second, the food was notmind blowing as it should have been. There was 3/7 dishes that did absolutely nothing for me or my fiancé and the portions were so small. The barramundi fish was excellent, the chicken, and rhubarb tart were good as well. The service was good at first and everyone was nice but then we were forgotten about for the last three courses it felt like. Also, we saw them filling their 'fancy bottled water' with tap water several times. For a $250 bill I have serious regret going here. I highly recommend Ambli over here.

We came to Ephemora for our first date night since Covid and the arrival of our kiddos. We had big expectations and hopes for our first night out in 2 years and Ephemera exceeded our highest expectations. The food was impeccable...almost too beautiful to eat...until you take the first bite and then you can't help but finish every delicious bite. You must get the tasting menu with the wine pairing. Each course is amazing. The wine is the final perfect topping element to each dish, which makes every course soar even higher. If you do order a la cart, you are still in great hands, as the staff are accomplished sommeliers and make fantastic recommendations. Ephemera gave us a fantastic evening with amazing food and delightful service. Highly recommend.

We eat a lot of fine dining and living in Colorado has meant basically being disappointed. The food in CO is normally just fancy for the sake of being fancy...tough game meat and bull balls at a premium price. Not Ephemera! This is the best dining experience we've had in the state. The executive chef isn't as polished as I think he's going to be as he gets more age and experience and the som wine pairing isn't perfect...but this restaurant is really exciting and good. I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes. Get the chef's tasting menu and have fun!

Great food, great staff, and a nice atmosphere. We enjoyed a seven-course meal and every dish brought something unique to our taste buds. Not a meal that will leave you stuffed at the seams, but this is an experience more than a buffet.

Horrible experience trying to have my birthday dinner here on vacation. Big mistake. There were two servers, both of which confirmed our orders of the Chefs table at $69/person. Not too bad. Food was sub par at best. They kept bringing me and my wife wine pairings despite us telling both waitresses I DO NOT (allergy) and my wife was good with water. They still charged both of us for the sommelier experience we never asked for. Over $300 later .... I had to get out of there. And I'm actually still hungry. TOTAL WASTE OF TIME AND $$

This was our 5th time bringing friends and doing the 7-course tasting menu & wine pairing that gets switched up every couple months according to the season, so there are always new surprises and creations and pairings to try! Even the art gets changed monthly to allow new artists to feature their work, so it's always different when you visit! Each tasting plate was delicately and artistically presented, flavorful and cooked to perfection and I was again incredibly impressed with the wait staff & chef's knowledge of all the beautiful different foods and how friendly they remained from start to finish while catering to each person's needs. We were a big party of 11 with a ton of allergies and food restrictions in our group and not only did they keep everything straight for each of us, as needy as we were, but they also even made alternative plates of food for some picky eaters to make sure everyone left with a full belly with food they enjoyed. They also expanded their seating area to accommodate larger parties and we felt very well taken care of, we were asked if the music was a good volume, etc, they were just super accommodating. I will always highly suggest this place if you are open minded to trying new, exciting, nourishing foods and flavor combinations you can't find at too many other places on this scale or if you're looking for that elevated excitement with food you've been missing lately, definitely try this place if you're tired of the "same old, same old" from other restaurants. We will absolutely be back again to support these award winning chefs making a big impact in the culinary world and to enjoy the whole experience again!!!

The chef's tasting menu was a true joy tonight as was the wait staff. There seems to be a lack of great food in Colorado Springs, but this is a big exception. The food was excellent and seasonal, incorporating the local produce as well. Again, I can't say how kind the wait staff was. They explained each dish when I received it, and genuinely seemed knowledgeable about the food being served. Also, after having a conversation about the local food (I'm from out of town), one of the waiters made some recommendations for some other restaurants. Super great bunch of people! This restaurant is special.

Food and sommelier wine pairing experience was absolutely wonderful. You can easily recognize the thoughtfulness behind paired tastes. Servings are smaller, but left feeling perfectly satisfied. Would definitely recommend to others.

We were told that this place was an amazing experience. We weren't disappointed one bit. It truly is a fine dining experience. The description on the website is that it's a punk rock type of fine dining. I love me some punk rock, so the description has me intrigued. The setting is unique with art from artists on the walls and in our experience, clouds in the sky. We definitely had our head in the clouds as we were daydreaming about the different pairings with each course. Tonight's menu has only 5 courses. We also got the oysters as an appetizer. Initially when the first course was served, we honestly thought that we'd have to get some snacks later to fulfill our appetites. Boy, we were wrong! The serving sizes are in the smaller side, but the combination of the different wines along with the exquisite courses was just right. Not too much, not too little. Each course seemed to just better and better!

What a fantastic experience! First time here and went for the Chef's Seven Course Tasting Menu + wine paring. I love that this format forces me to try things I would never go for normally. Every single course was fantastic, every pairing was spot on, and the service was friendly, attentive and engaging. Pick your fav fine dining spot, remove all ostentation, and enjoy every bite. Definitely coming back... and bringing friends.

Thank you to everyone at Ephemera for the most incredible experience last night. The tasting menu was so special from start to finish. We were truly blown away with every single dish. If you are open to completely unique flavor combinations that will wake up your whole palette, you love high quality service, and want to be blown away by the most passionate staff I've ever seen...please check it out! This is the first restaurant EVER where I haven't had to ask for a salt shaker--literally every item on the plate was seasoned to perfection. You can't miss out on the squid ink pasta, sirloin, fish with pancetta, and asparagus soup. I could skip the panzanella and the ice cream next time around--just personally weren't my thing. We absolutely can't wait to come back!

Absolutely delightful tasting menu shared by the kind and knowledgeable staff. Splurge for the sommelier wine pairing - worth every penny and calorie!

I've been maybe four times, always done the tasting menu, and it is ALWAYS a hit. They do fun and unique flavor pairings, the wines are usually interesting and complimentary, the courses are timed well, and the servers are well informed. It's the perfect date night/special occasion place.

This is by far the best restaurant in the Springs! It completes with big city food and is well worth the price! Get the tasting menu and don't ask what is in it so you can be surprised the entire experience. They accommodate all dietary restrictions also!

Y'all. This was such a great experience! The food was amazing! I left completely satisfied with the chef's tasting menu! And my vegan/vegetarian peeps don't hesitate! My husband ordered vegan options and he was thrilled with his dinner! It was beautiful. So tasty! So perfect. I don't know how they shoved so much flavor into a rutabaga but there you go. Perfect evening. Perfect service. I couldn't ask for a better anniversary dinner. Eat here. You won't regret it.

This is a great example of a team / restaurant trying very hard to be the foodie restaurant without the chef skills or wine skills. Pork belly was not seared or fat rendered. Pasta was overwhelmed by too much lemon. Salad overwhelmed by too much paprika and allspice on the granola. We ordered the Somm wine pairings which was a mistake. For starters, one of our pairings was a very sweet cocktail, " because they couldn't find the right wine". They just need to hire someone who knows wine. Our cab franc was from Napa and lacked depth. Our cab Sauv from Paso and had overripe fruit. There are many wines that could have worked, but they went for the known pricey regions . The exception was the Italian white pair with the salad and the Hungarian dessert wine which were both very good. Two for six ( one course had no wine for some reason) is tough when you are charging $150 / person for food and wine.

The only way I can describe This place is that food is unique and amazing! If you ever want to try this place I strongly recommend to get the dinner special.

If there is any single place that is truly an example of the movement in the right direction of Colorado Springs, it is Ephemera. The bravery this restaurant has to pursue their concept in a meat and potato, Applebee's, taco shop, brewery town like this is inspiring. The owner's Ian and Adam are two of the most brilliant, creative, forward thinking people in this city and their food speaks of it. They are truly inspiring. I just had my second experience here and just so happened to be as blown away as the first. The first experience, my lovely date and I were so excited to dive right in to their seven course menu. Dish, after dish, after dish, after dish were incredible. The kitchen team's preparation, composition, and respect for every ingredient on every course was something I have never experienced before. They treat every ingredient, on every dish, as it's own individual note on a keyboard. Every dish is harmony. There were stand outs. The deconstructed spring roll blew my mind, the beet tortellini (no joke) brought a tear to my eye, and the Elk Wellington was one of the most delicious, out there, memorable dishes of my life. My second experience was all about their oysters. It's truly wonderful to have the chefs present you with a half dozen and guide you through what makes them special. You taste meaning, which is so special. Paired with a glass of delicious muscadet, couldn't be happier. In a town like this, Ephemera is special. They are truly pushing the culture of Colorado Springs forward. We aren't New York, we aren't San Francisco, we don't ever want to be Denver, but this place epitomizes what is so special about our big little city. There is serious talent here, and this place is showcasing the best of it. Ian, Adam, and Nora are the best of this city and I couldn't recommend a seat at their spot more.

This was definitely one of the best meals I've had in Colorado Springs! The chef's tasting menu and sommelier wine pairing was 100% on point and I wish it was Vegan Week all the time. JB did a fabulous job explaining the wines and the regions they came from. Chef Ian came out to talk to me about the dishes he had prepared, and all around it was a really lovely meal. I was happy to find out that Ephemera can accommodate a vegetarian menu outside of Vegan Week for the chef's tasting menu, which means I'll definitely be back with my friends. This is a wonderful addition to Downtown Colorado Springs and I think this will be one of my go-to "special evening out" restaurants!

I'm excited to see Ephemera here and I'm excited to return. I stopped in on a whim one evening and tried a few lighter items with the recommended wine pairing. The food was delicious and the experience was awesome. I highly recommend checking this place out and going with the plan on pairing wine with the food. I look forward to returning for their tasting menu. This place is a little hidden in and located in COATI which can be confusing to the first-time visitor. Don't let that keep you from seeking it out. It's worth the effort.

I moved here recently from the East Coast and have been underwhelmed by the restaurant scene - until tonight! Ephemera is outstanding. The food was outstanding, the service was friendly, knowledgable and attentive, the wine list was varied and impressive and the value is remarkable. By far, the best overall restaurant experience in the Springs. I will be back!!

Amazing venue with personable service. We will definitely return for their tasting menu. A must for date night, to impress friends from out of town, or just because you want great food and wine!