Swirl Restaurant and Wine Bar

Swirl Restaurant and Wine Bar is a small, family-owned restaurant and wine bar at 717 Manitou Ave in downtown Manitou Springs. The owners describe a menu that mixes off-the-beaten-path dishes made with fresh ingredients and traditional favorites, alongside hard-to-find wine, beer and spirits.

The restaurant welcomes families, and dogs are allowed on the patio, which is open in mild weather and is first come, first served. Reservations are accepted with 24 hours of advance notice, and larger parties may need a deposit, so call ahead to plan a group visit.