Ajax Tavern
American Aspen
Located in the Aspen Mountain Gondola Plaza, Ajax Tavern serves delicious bar food with an upscale twist. With a sunny patio right at the base of Aspen Mountain, Ajax Tavern is the ideal place to gather for apres ski cocktails and appetizers, and makes for the perfect end to a day of skiing on Aspen Mountain. Enjoy a creative menu featuring locally-sourced, seasonal produce. Popular Ajax Tavern menu items include the poached rabbit tagliatelle and the Ajax double cheeseburger.
Bootsy Bellows Aspen
American Asian Italian Nightlife Aspen Central Core
Glide into the '60s art deco scene and enjoy sushi, pasta and steak at Bootsy Bellows, located 308 E Hopkins. With comfortable booths, a new sports bar lounge and late night music and eats, Bootsy Bellows is the place to sit back, relax and enjoy the finer things in life.
Bumps Restaurant at Buttermilk Mountain
American Family Friendly Aspen Buttermilk / Tiehack
Located at the base of Buttermilk Mountain, Bumps Restaurant offers a snack or meal for everyone. Visit Bumps for lunch, and refuel before hopping back on the chairlift. Bumps serves made-to-order pasta dishes and salads; homemade soups; and grilled meats and veggies.
Cache Cache
American French Nightlife Romantic Aspen
Since 1987, Cache Cache has offered fine dining with an emphasis on table and wine service and the highest quality of food. Featuring French and modern American food, Cache Cache offers an exquisite atmosphere and excellent menu. Located in downtown Aspen, Colorado Cache Cache is an Aspen favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Caribou Club
American Nightlife Aspen
Caribou Club is a private and exclusive membership-only restaurant and nightclub located in downtown Aspen. With elegant mahogany, vibrant red-colored walls, and a candlelit environment, the Caribou Club, from bar to restaurant to dance floor, delivers a sophisticated but casual atmosphere for those seeking an exclusive, upscale experience in Aspen. Become a Caribou Club member, and gain access to Aspen's most exclusive and fashionable nightclub.
Cliffhouse Restaurant on Buttermilk Mountain
American Asian Family Friendly Aspen Buttermilk / Tiehack
The meals at Cliffhouse Restaurant are just as good as the views. From the spacious patio, you’ll see neighboring ski areas, Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain; you’ll also be able to see the beautiful Maroon Creek Valley and one of Colorado’s 14ers, Pyramid Peak. Visit Cliffhouse Restaurant for the Mongolian Grill, or for a snack and hot chocolate between runs.
CP Burger
American Family Friendly Aspen
CP Burger is the perfect place to have a fast, casual, and fun meal with the family. With a menu of burgers, parmesan truffle fries, frozen yogurt, milkshakes, and the like, the CP Burger menu caters to even the pickiest of eaters. For those looking for healthier fare, CP Burger also offers a kale salad and a black bean salad. In the summertime, play a round of miniature golf right in front of the restaurant, and in the winter, the course is turned into an ice skating rink with ice skate rentals, hot chocolate, and more.
Element 47
American Nightlife Aspen Central Core
Formerly known as Montagna, Element 47 located inside of The Little Nell, is a fine dining restaurant focused on serving seasonal and fresh ingredients combined into marvels of culinary creation under the creative genius of Chef Robert McCormick. Featuring a sleek and modern dining room with clean lines and a unique piece of art referencing The Little Nell's award-winning wine list, Element 47 serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with five-star, five-diamond service. Take a seat at the bar to enjoy an ice cold glass of a Colorado microbrew or make reservations for what should be a truly unforgettable and luxurious dining experience.
Grateful Deli
American Family Friendly Aspen Central Core
If you’re in the mood for a quick bite to eat and a tasty sandwich, Grateful Deli is the place. This sandwich shop occupies a small space on Main Street in Aspen, where they serve a wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches. If it’s a sunny day, you can sit outside at one of their tables and enjoy your sandwich and some sunshine. Otherwise, it’s the spot for fast and affordable grab-and-go food.
Hickory House Ribs
American Family Friendly Aspen West End
The Hickory House provides a fun, casual atmosphere, friendly service, and an affordable meal all under one roof. Located inside of a ski lodge like structure just on the edge of town along Main Street, The Hickory House is famous for their ribs, and diners can order a full rack of baby back ribs for under twenty dollars. With a bright and lively atmosphere and decorated with skiing and mountain town paraphernalia, The Hickory House serves up a hearty and delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner that will provide a hefty portion of protein for a day of hiking, biking, skiing, or whatever a day in Aspen may bring.
Highlands Alehouse
American Family Friendly Italian Pizza Vegetarian Aspen Aspen Highlands
Highlands Alehouse is located at the base of Aspen Highlands Mountain. This Aspen restaurant serves pizza, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and soups. Highlands Alehouse also offers a number of beers on tap. After spending your day on Highlands, check out the Highlands Alehouse apres ski scene. Enjoy a locally-brewed beer or a glass of wine; a wide selection of appetizers; and a lively and friendly bar environment.
Hops Culture
American Pub Aspen Central Core
If you’re into craft brews, visit Hops Culture in downtown Aspen. This hip pub offers hundreds of craft beers, plus they’re constantly rotating in new brews, so beer lovers always have something new to sample. Pair a pint or two of craft beer with their gourmet take on comfort food, and you can’t go wrong for a casual lunch or dinner in Aspen.
Jimmy’s
American Family Friendly Nightlife Pub Seafood Staff Favorites Aspen Central Core
Since 1997, Jimmy's has been Aspen's neighborhood bar, restaurant, and gathering place. From Saturday night salsa to Sunday football, Jimmy's defines the concept of "Aspen Institution." Fierce American food characterizes our menu featuring steaks, seafood and classic comfort dishes like Meatloaf and Mac & Cheese. Whether you're a local looking for a bite and lively bar scene or a visitor dining out for a special occasion, Jimmy's has the atmosphere, energy and staff to entertain.
Meat & Cheese Restaurant and Farm Shop
American Vegetarian Aspen Central Core
Meat & Cheese Restaurant and Farm Shop is a gourmet paradise. Savor a meal made with farm fresh ingredients and plenty of culinary creativity. While one side of Meat & Cheese is dedicated to their restaurant, the other half is their Farm Shop. If you’re looking for a gourmet product for your kitchen or a custom gift basket, the Meat & Cheese Farm Shop is the place to go. They sell fresh produce, Avalanche Cheese Company products, gourmet sauces, spreads, oils, and other goods.
Merry-Go-Round Restaurant on Aspen Highlands Mountain
American Family Friendly Aspen Aspen Highlands
At the Merry-Go-Round Restaurant on Aspen Highlands Mountain, enjoy a cafeteria-style lunch, and choose from pizza, salads, soups, stews, and sandwiches. Take your lunch out to a table on the sunny patio, and watch skiers tackle the moguls on Scarlett’s Run. The Merry-Go-Round also has a bar and lounge area, where you can sip a hot drink in front of the roaring fireplace.
Mountain Social Bar & Lounge at the St. Regis Resort Aspen
American Family Friendly Nightlife Aspen Central Core
A cozy, sophisticated lounge, the Mountain Social Bar & Lounge at the St. Regis Resort Aspen offers a comfortable and welcoming place to relax most any time of the day. Sit by the roaring fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa, take a seat near the windows to view Aspen Mountain with a glass of champagne and appetizers, or meet friends for après-ski hour. Visit Mountain Social Bar & Lounge, and look forward to an elegant atmosphere, great beverages, and even better company.
Pine Creek Cookhouse
American Family Friendly Aspen
Pine Creek Cookhouse is located in the scenic Castle Creek Valley just eleven miles up Castle Creek Road. In the wintertime, cross country ski, snowshoe, or take a sleigh ride to Pine Creek Cookhouse. During the summertime, drive or ride a bike through the picturesque valley to enjoy a lunch or dinner. Pine Creek Cookhouse's cuisine is inspired by mountain lifestyle, with specialty items including wild game Sherpa stew, elk, buffalo, and venison.
Plato’s
American Aspen West End
At Plato’s at the Aspen Meadows Resort, you can enjoy dinner in a serene atmosphere with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out at Aspen Mountain, Highlands, Buttermilk, and beyond. Plato’s offers seasonal and classic dishes with a fresh twist. The kitchen sources some ingredients from their on-site garden, too.
Prospect at the Hotel Jerome
American Family Friendly Nightlife Aspen Central Core
Serving three meals a day, Prospect at the Hotel Jerome is a fine dining restaurant offering modern American cuisine. The head chef at Prospect endeavors to fuse traditional dishes with contemporary culinary techniques, which results in truly unique and fresh flavors. For breakfast, try the eggs benedict with a gruyère biscuit, and for lunch, diners cannot go wrong with one of the Prospect sandwiches served with delicious house-cut fries or slaw. Dinner at Prospect is a special experience, as the menu mimics that of a tapas bar, with a wide selection of small plates intended to be shared with family and friends.
Ryno’s Pub & Pizzeria
American Family Friendly Nightlife Pizza Aspen Central Core
A family-friendly place for a casual dinner, Ryno’s Pub & Pizzeria is located in downtown Aspen on the Cooper Avenue walking mall. Order a couple of pies for the table and pints for the adults. Ryno’s also serves pub favorites, like burgers, fries, wings, and macaroni and cheese. After your meal, check out the arcade.
Steak House No. 316
American Nightlife Aspen
Steak House No. 316 is a meat lover's paradise, serving juicy kobe filet steaks and prime porterhouse steaks. However, the Steak House No. 316 menu satisfies everyone with a great selection of seafood dishes, including Maine lobster tail and Arctic char. The Steak House also serves up delicious and fresh salads alongside traditional steakhouse sides ranging from thyme whipped potatoes to truffled macaroni and cheese. For a fine dining experience combined with steak house cuisine, make a reservation at Steak House No. 316 in Aspen.
The Big Wrap
American Family Friendly Aspen Central Core
Cash-only eatery providing counter-serve wraps, salads, tacos & smoothies in a brick-walled nook. A popular lunch spot for locals and visitors alike, The Big Wrap is a tiny eatery located right across the street from the Aspen Mountain Gondola Plaza. They offer a wide variety of wraps with chicken, beef, tofu, vegetables, and a variety of other fillings. They also serve tacos, salads, soups, smoothies, and snacks.
The Monarch
American Aspen Central Core
Experience sophisticated, British dining fused with American steakhouse cuisine in the heart of Aspen. The Monarch isn’t your ordinary steakhouse, with its superior cuts of steak and caviar served on sterling silver. Prepare for a memorable meal, in what feels like, according to The Monarch, a “posh London gentlemen’s club”. Ladies welcome, too!
The Red Onion
American Family Friendly Nightlife Aspen Central Core
One of the oldest restaurants in Aspen, The Red Onion offers casual dining in the heart of downtown in a beautiful, historic saloon. An excellent place to catch a sports game or to get together for a late night drink with friends, The Red Onion is an Aspen bar that offers classic bar staples with a twist, including their green chili mac & cheese, pulled pork sliders, and ginger-lime chicken wings. Discover a treasured piece of Aspen's history at The Red Onion.
White House Tavern
American Family Friendly Aspen Central Core
White House Tavern is an Aspen restaurant on Restaurant Row that serves sandwiches and salads. Located inside of a charming, white Victorian, White House Tavern has an inviting atmosphere, friendly waitstaff, and on top of it all, delicious food. Visit The White House Tavern in Aspen for a casual meal with the family.
Woody Creek Community Center
American Cultural Family Friendly Aspen Woody Creek
Woody Creek Community Center (WC3), located next door to the popular Woody Creek Tavern, is a great spot to enjoy a cup of coffee, browse their extensive secondhand library, eat a delicious sandwich, and view the current art exhibition in their small gallery. The WC3 has a lot of offer. Spend the afternoon in a comfortable space right along the Roaring Fork River and Rio Grande Trail.