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The Aviator at Hotel Polaris, Colorado Springs, CO

The Aviator at Hotel Polaris

4.7
4.7
19 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
Ride the elevator up to The Aviator, the rooftop bar at Hotel Polaris. Where expansive views of the Air Force Academy and the Rocky Mountains are the only things that rival the shareable appetizers and exceptional craft cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Christmas Dinner

    US$95.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
    Christmas Dinner at The Aviator Bar
  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    US$125.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve with an elegant dinner to remember! Savor a specially curated multi-course menu in a cozy, festive atmosphere with a breathtaking mountain view. Perfect for an intimate evening or a gathering with loved ones, it's the perfect way to welcome the New Year in style!
  • New Year's Eve Party

    US$50.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year in style at The Aviator rooftop bar! Celebrate under the stars with a stunning mountain view, a complimentary glass of champagne and festive party favors to set the mood. Dance the night away with great music, good vibes and an unforgettable countdown to midnight. Cheers to new beginnings! $50 cover charge due at the door. 21 years of age and older only.

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Aviator at Hotel Polaris offers a "spectacular ambiance and views," making it a standout rooftop bar on the North side. Despite some initial service hiccups, the "fantastic" staff and "amazing" cocktails shine. Guests rave about the "super delicious" food, with highlights including lobster rolls and the Davis Platter.

19 Reviews
  1. Paige

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Server in the lounge area was extremely rude. Did not want to serve us (assuming cause it was later in the evening) and said we couldn’t sit where we sat down cause they were waiting for a reservation. The reservation was 30min late. She was extremely rude in her tone and delivery and when questioned about it she doubled down and was even ruder.

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  2. DIANNE

    VIP

    Denver

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Luke was excellent and friendly. The food was okay Overall very costly for 2 drinks and 2 appetizers The hotel is beautiful
    The Aviator at Hotel PolarisResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Dianne! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service and ambiance at The Aviator at Hotel Polaris. We're sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations. We strive to be the number one rooftop bar experience in Colorado Springs and your feedback helps us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  3. Trish

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Luke provided us great service! The only negative was the noise volume! It was super difficult to have a conversation.
    The Aviator at Hotel PolarisResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Trish! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our service at The Aviator at Hotel Polaris. We understand that the noise level was a bit high and we apologize if it affected your conversation. We're constantly working on improving the dining experience for our guests and strive to be the best rooftop bar with mountain views in Colorado Springs. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Peter

    Denver

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Aviator bar is very lovely with impressive views. The food and drinks were great, the service (Luke) was prompt, friendly, and very well done. The bar was quite loud, which I realize some people enjoy. Our table for 6 was on a carpeted area in chairs that could not be moved.Conversation was difficult because we couldn’t get close enough to each other to hear what was being said. Other tables on the wood floor that had chairs with legs and could be moved provided a better seating arrangement. Overall, the experience was enjoyable, but perhaps a bit more thought about seating might make it better.
    The Aviator at Hotel PolarisResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Peter, Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance of our Aviator bar and found our food and rooftop cocktails to be great. We're sorry to hear that the seating arrangement and the noise level affected your experience. We appreciate your suggestion about the seating arrangement and will certainly take it into consideration. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience.

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  5. Lily

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luke took great care of us; we had a lot of fun with him. He was very personable and made great suggestions. The venue is super cool and very comfortable. Great ambience. We sat in really comfy club chairs so it felt less formal even though my first comment was, "this is bougie!" We actually rode up the elevator with the executive chef and sous chef who were very welcoming and friendly. We ordered the charcuterie plate, the tuna nachos and chili and cilantro deviled eggs which were all very good and shareable. (It's not inexpensive.) The cocktails were great. And Luke started off with saying my first cocktail was on him for my birthday. Nice. :) There were other staff that came around to check in and everyone was great including the hostess. It's a very cool place to hang out - we'll be back. I especially look forward to when we can sit outside when the weather's good. The views are excellent.
    The Aviator at Hotel PolarisResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Lily, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you had a great time at The Aviator at Hotel Polaris and appreciated the comfy chairs and our attentive service. We're glad you enjoyed our venue, ambience and mountain views. Your kind words about our handcrafted rooftop cocktails and staff made our day! We're also glad you look forward to our outdoor seating when weather permits. We can't wait to welcome you back!

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  6. Robert

    Denver

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hotel Polaris is destined to be the long needed upscale restaurant/hotel in northern Colorado Springs. I base this on the tour I graciously received, and the dining experience at the Aviator Lounge. The variety of small bites is large. We had the Tuna Tacos, made with inhouse chips and fresh tuna, excellent, and the stuffed eggs, very good. The bar's feature is focused on a good selection of draught beers. Not sure about the scale of liquors. Unfortunately, the wine list is minimal, with very average wines. We were told the bar downstairs at Pamela's would be more to our liking. We look forward to that on our next visit.
    The Aviator at Hotel PolarisResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Robert! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Aviator at Hotel Polaris. It's wonderful to know that our variety of small bites and the Tuna Tacos hit the mark for you! We're sorry to hear that our wine list and selection of drinks didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is valuable and will be considered as we continually strive to improve to become the number one rooftop bar in Colorado Springs. We're looking forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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  7. Jim

    New Orleans

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this new venue…The Hotel Polaris is stunning and the roof top Aviator lounge has stunning views…Wife loved her Old Fashion (they serve 3 different types) … and while the menu is limited, what we had was great! We ordered the Davis Platter (named after Gen Benjamin O. Davis) which was a delicious charcuterie, and also ordered the pork belly Bao Buns to share. Service by Luke was also great. We will go back to try the Hotel’s other restaurants soon. Great addition at the gates of our Alma Mater!

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  8. Jessica

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at the Aviator bar! The staff was fantastic from the bar team to the hostesses everyone was just great. We had some lobster rolls and tuna nachos which hit the spot. I will definitely be back!

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  9. Susan

    Denver

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a cool place to hang out! Food was super delicious and the cocktails were amazing!
    The Aviator at Hotel PolarisResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Josie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Aviator at Hotel Polaris. It's great to know that our food and handcrafted rooftop cocktails hit the mark for you. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and your feedback helps us do just that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Robin

    Denver

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made reservations by the fire pit area inside at avaitor : staff accommodation great We just had drinks no food but appetizers looked great / interesting small bites I’m sure summertime outside deck w be great w view !
    The Aviator at Hotel PolarisResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Robin! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your drinks and appetizers at The Aviator at Hotel Polaris. We appreciate your suggestion about the deck during the summer months. We're always looking to improve our guests' experiences and will definitely take your comments into consideration. We hope to see you again soon!

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The Aviator at Hotel Polaris is rated 4.7 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Aviator at Hotel Polaris

8989 N Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Additional information

  • Area
    Palmer Lake
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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