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The Aviator at Hotel Polaris, Colorado Springs, CO

The Aviator at Hotel Polaris

4.5
4.5
47 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for scenic views
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
    Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (719) 886-1100
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Colorado Springs

    Innovative

  • Colorado Springs

    Hot spot

  • Colorado Springs

    Great for scenic views

  • Colorado Springs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Aviator at Hotel Polaris offers "amazing service," with standout staff like Luke, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Guests praise the "spectacular ambiance and views" from the rooftop lounge. While the menu is limited, dishes like the charcuterie board and tuna nachos are "super delicious." Some diners mention high noise levels and inconsistent service, but the overall experience remains enjoyable.

47 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    Miami3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our 2nd visit and we loved the new sushi inspired menu they’ve put out. Our server Lily was attentive and never let our drinks go empty. Tammy and Travis at the hostess stand were very friendly as well! We will be back to try the rest of the menu soon.

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  2. SHERON VIP

    Denver19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view and the service were outstanding! At this point a reservation is best to get a table. We felt the cocktails and food needed some refinement. For our tastes, several of the signature cocktails were too sweet, the sushi rolls were unusually salty, and the matcha powder on the edamame was unusual. I would stick to the Pork Bao Buns or the Tuna Nachos for a bite to eat—or grab dinner in the restaurant downstairs as it is excellent!

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  3. Denise VIP

    Denver45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Luke was an amazing attentive server! I wish they had a bar menu across all locations in different bars, I usually order a “Missing the Chapel” drink in Thunderbird bar, but they didn’t seem to know what it was or how to make it. So not a whole lot of communication to bring the bar/drinks experience into a complete hotel/locals atmosphere throughout. Since they are centered around bar/bites and food it should be better. I expect less from Doolies(sports bar), but not Avaitor bar. Just a thought. The food was delicious, especially the tuna nachos!

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    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing!!! Ambiance was amazing. It was so busy and full. Service was slow and we had a hiccup of only getting half of the menu. So they are menu short but it’s very comfy, cozy, and just straight up sexy in the design. Even though it was full, it was very quiet for us to have a personal conversation. Tuna nacho is a must try. All the drinks we tried were amazing.

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  5. Renee

    Denver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice variety of cocktails but no “happy hour”. Loved the shareable sushi grade tuna! Wait staff is very personable and helpful. Great views!

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  6. Ronde

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luke was fantastic as always! We heard they are changing up the menu soon and will definitely be back to try it.

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  7. Robert

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an outstanding experience! The staff was incredibly attentive, providing exceptional service throughout our visit. They checked on us regularly and were very accommodating to our needs. Since it was a travel day, our group arrived sporadically after the reservation time, but the staff handled it seamlessly. The food and drinks were fantastic, making the experience even more enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back—both on this trip and in the future!

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  8. Eric

    Denver1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I informed the waitress that I was allergic to seafood, and my plate came out with shellfish in one of the dishes. Although the manager gave a slight discount, it would have been great if he had come to our table to explain what happened and how he would correct it. I will visit again to give it another chance, but I would not have visited for the Valentine's Day meal had I seen the menu before. It was very seafood-heavy.

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  9. Samantha VIP

    Denver2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Worst experience ever. There were two of us and they added a 20% gratuity. I wanted to leave the minimum 15% we even discussed it over dinner but when the check was bright to us were told 20% was already added. WHAT?! We were there for the Valentines experience and not a single thing was explained to us. Drinks were not paired with each course like the description on Open Table. In fact getting a drink was chore. They just drop each course off and walked away with zero explanation. It was awful. We spent $415 and ate nearly nothing. We are locals and go out a lot and this was the worst night we’ve had in a while if not ever.

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  10. Kenneth

    Bavaria32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luke was awesome we had a great night out and plan on going back

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FAQs

The Aviator at Hotel Polaris is rated 4.5 stars by 47 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Aviator at Hotel Polaris

8989 N Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Palmer Lake
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Phone number
    (719) 886-1100
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