Four by Brother Luck - Colorado Springs, Colorado

luc cabrero

C’est une blague!! Nous sommes arrivé à quatre personnes. On nous a installé sur une table sur la terrasse. Nous en avons eu droit à deux couverts. Nous avons passé commande en entrée tarte à la tomate à 14 $. C’est une tarte qui fait environ 6 cm en diamètre avec une une tomate cerise. ensuite nous avons commandé une escalope de Saint-Jacques à 14 $, nous avons eu droit à une noix de Saint-Jacques avec un tout petit accompagnement d’une fadeur extrême et les autres plats étaient du canard. C’était un minuscule bol de soupe avec trois petits morceaux de canard qui se couraient après au prix de 14 $ aussi. Concernant les couverts il a fallu demander donc deux couverts de plus que l’on nous a apporté. Évidemment sans serviette. Il a fallu redemander les serviettes. Lorsqu’on nous avons eu tous les plats. Nous avons demandé du pain qui n’est jamais arrivé. Et le summum de tout c’est que sur la note, on vous rajoute 3 % de frais soi-disant pour les cuisiniers mais cela n’est inscrit nulle part. Après avoir fait part de notre mécontentement, nous avons quand même réussi à supprimer ces 3 %. Mais pour ce minuscule repas nous en avons quand même eu pour 92 $. C’est un restaurant à éviter à tout prix.

Breanna McWhorter

This was our second visit to Four by Brother Luck, and once again, it didn’t disappoint! We came back to try the new seasonal menu, and wow, just wow. Every dish was like a work of art, both in flavor and presentation.

First up: Tomato Tart – puff pastry, chipotle mustard tomato jam, hazelnut goat cheese, honey dressing. The pastry was buttery and flaky, while the goat cheese added the perfect tang. The honey dressing tied it all together in such a unique way.

Second: Duck Green Chili – The flavors in this were unreal! Potatoes, tomato, pueblo chiles, and that cotija cheese just hit differently. Definitely the star of the night.

Third Course: Herb Roasted Chicken Breast & Smoked Lamb Shank – We couldn’t resist trying both mains! The chicken was tender, and the crispy quinoa and braised pearl onions added a delicious texture. The lamb shank was melt-in-your-mouth good, with the blueberry BBQ sauce taking it to the next level.

Fourth Course: Chocolate Orange Dream – The perfect sweet ending! The chocolate shell cracked open to reveal the most luscious orange confit, with toasted coconut and candied orange that gave it that extra zing.

We’re guilty of pretending to be food critics, dissecting every bite, and once again, this place has us blown away. Definitely one of our favorite spots, and we’ll be back again soon! Highly recommend to anyone who loves top-tier food and service!

Jim Brown

A very memorable experience. We treated ourselves to a night out here and were not disappointed. The server/bartender Kyle was so upbeat, "the most positive person on the planet!" I had the four course meal (you have 4+ choices for each course) with wine pairings.❤️

Nuclear Engineer

Quick summary: Insane prices, tiny portions, lackluster service and undisclosed "fees" - this is one restaurant in Colorado Springs to avoid.

Longer explanation:

I've been on a mission to visit every restaurant in Colorado Springs. Several long-term locals advised to avoid Four by Brother Luck, but it had great reviews and was next on the list.

We made reservations - on arrival were seated at a tiny table in the very back of the room despite the restaurant being only half full.

The menu is divided into four sections (hence the name four) with options for ordering either à la carte or paying $75 per person for a four course tasting menu. Pay attention here - the important word is "tasting" not eating.

The dishes here are miniscule. Our first two dishes were a tomato tart and blue cornbread. The tomato tart ($14) was a pancake measuring 2 inches round with a dab of sauce and two cherry tomatoes. The cornbread ($13) was a tiny slice measuring 1 1/2 inches by 1 inch with a dab of sauce - thirteen dollars for 1 1/2 square inches of cornbread.

Our second round of dishes were the scallop and chilled cucumber soup. The scallop ($15) was a single scallop with a tiny slice of potato (see photo). The cucumber soup ($14) consisted of - no joke - three tablespoons of soup in a thin layer across a bowl with a dab of crab meat and two crackers.

The mains are even worse. The chicken breast ($37 - see photo) was about three ounces of meat, two spoonfuls of quinoa and two cocktail onions. The smoked lamb shank ($38) was less than 3 ounces of meat sitting alone in the middle of the plate.

To be fair, the first two rounds were tasty - but the mains were dull, served room temperature with muted flavor.

We started laughing at the absurdity of the portion sizes. We politely asked the server if this was the usual portion and she gave us side eye before walking away.

The food was so meager we ended up going next door to Odyssey Gastropub for dinner after we finished dinner at Four.

The bill for a meal for this tiny meal - over $140....but wait....

Four charges a mandatory 3% "Culinary Fee" that they don't disclose AT ALL - not on their menu, not on a sign, not on a notice - unless you notice the tiny type at the bottom of the check AFTER they charge your card. Four dresses this up in language that suggests it is a tip for kitchen staff, but talking with insiders I've learned this probably isn't the case - it's just shameful way to increase revenue.

If restaurants want to add silly fees, these should be disclosed up front. Is adding 3% really necessary when you charge $15 for a single scallop? Just raise the price to $15.25 and don't risk pissing off your customers at the end.

For the first time ever, we were actually angry when we left a restaurant. The insane pricing, the tiny portions, the bad service, the undisclosed fees made us rate this the worst restaurant we've been to in Colorado Springs

Brother Luck is a chef trying to live on TV fame and expecting people will pay high prices for itty bitty servings and not balk at ridiculous fees.

Colorado Springs has so many better restaurants that provide vastly better value for money, better service, and don't gouge customers with stupid fees. Nearby are Rabbit Hole (creative cuisine), Bonny & Read (consistently good steak), Famous Steakhouse (fantastic service) and Adam's Mountain Cafe (highly recommend Adam's).

If you do choose Four, expect to pay $75-$100 per person for dinner, plus tip, plus tax, plus "culinary fees".

AnnMarie Maestas

Unique place, romantic, gathering place, private room. The chef is creative with the menu & presentation. 4 course meal at an excellent price.

Judo Lata

Best part was the wine tasting and entrees. Would skip first and second courses. Would recommend the duck and the short rib. Lovely staff.

Mel Brousseau

Being a foodie, I was extremely excited to try Four. The four course option was a wonderful way to try a variety of flavors, especially when you and your husband each pick something different! The entire experience was absolutely amazing. While our server was more cordial than friendly, she was attentive. The restaurant was sophisticated yet cozy, making it perfect for date night or an intimate dinner with friends. Every dish was perfectly delicious and combined a wonderful assortment of fresh and complimentary flavors. The Squid Ink Risotto was rich, with the chorizo and shaved serrano making it wonderfully savory. The Quail had a crispy skin that gave way to tender meat inside. The Pork Chop was thick, juicy and the best I've ever had. The Duck Breast was served what I would call "medium rare" and the perfect texture. The Key Lime Pie was not pie in the traditional sense, but much better. Generally I am not a fan, but this rendition was incredible. The toasted marshmallow meringue made the dish in my opinion, giving it the right amount of sweet to compliment the tang of the lime. Overall, Four is "10" in my book. Great flavor combinations, perfect portions and the perfect balance of textures to keep you wanting more!

Ara Dikranian

Inventive, creative, memorable. This was my fourth visit to the restaurant, and I would feel a void if every visit to Colorado Springs did not include a culinary melody harmonized by Chef Luck. Some seasonal items, some familiar repeats did not disappoint. The Forrest Floor is an artful delight.