Acquolina Trattoria

Italian Aspen Central Core

For a sumptuous, authentic Roman style dining experience in the heart of Aspen, come to Acquolina Trattoria & Pizzeria. The mouthwatering pastas and entrees, fresh salads and gourmet appetizers are morsels to be savored. The pizzas baked in the special domed oven are thin, crispy and wonderful. The ambience is open and welcoming, with classic black and white photos of 1950s movie stars adorning the walls. Whether eating lunch or dinner at the designer bar or in the dining room, Acquolina is a delicious Italian indulgence.

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.

Aspen Tap Room

Nightlife Pub Aspen Central Core

Discover the unique flavors of craft beer made at 8,000 feet at the Aspen Brewing Company. At the Aspen Tap Room downtown, sample the local microbrewery’s year round and seasonal offerings. You can also purchase your favorite brews in bottles, cans, or growlers to enjoy later.

Bangkok Happy Bowl

Asian Family Friendly Vegetarian Aspen

This Aspen Thai restaurant has a dish to please everyone. From Pad Thai to Green Curry to Stir Fried Rice Bowls, meals at Bangkok Happy Bowl are prepared quickly and with fresh ingredients. There’s a kids' menu, full bar and patio seating in the summer. For a taste of authentic Thai food, dine in or pick up a few delectable dishes to enjoy at home.

Bonnie’s

Family Friendly Outdoor Aspen

A charming European-style mountain lodge located mid-mountain on Ajax, Bonnie's is a great place to enjoy a delicious and hearty breakfast and lunch. Also popular for their dessert selection, many guests drop by Bonnie's to enjoy a slice of their famous strudel, or to warm up with a steaming cup of coffee between runs. Though the views from inside Bonnie's are spectacular, on a warm and sunny day, the deck that wraps around the exterior of Bonnie's is perfect for sipping on a drink, while gazing out at the mountain and skiers ripping down the slopes. Making a visit to Bonnie's while skiing on Aspen Mountain is a quintessential Aspen experience.

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.

Brunelleschi’s

Family Friendly Nightlife Pizza Aspen Central Core

Brunelleschi's serves up gourmet pizza in a casual dining environment. An Aspen restaurant located along restaurant row, Brunelleschi's is the perfect place to enjoy a family dinner. Start off the meal with a plate of delicious bruschetta. For lunch, try the classic Brunelleschi's Italian Panini, and for dinner, the Ajax Pizza is simply delectable. Head over to Brunelleschi's for some of the best gourmet pizza in Aspen.

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.

Campo de Fiori

Italian Nightlife Aspen Central Core

Located along what is termed downtown Aspen's Restaurant Row on Hopkins, Campo de Fiori is an Italian restaurant in the heart of Aspen's dining scene and bustling nightlife. With its downtown location, beautifully decorated interior reminiscent of a Tuscan villa, and on top of it all, the delicious and authentic Italian cuisine, Campo de Fiori is the Aspen restaurant to visit for an outstanding fine dining experience.

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.

Casa Tua

Family Friendly Italian Nightlife Aspen Central Core

Casa Tua, located in the heart of downtown Aspen along the Cooper Avenue walking mall, truly lives up to its name, which in Italian means “your home”. The Italian restaurant creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, which is best exemplified by its Friends' Table, an enormous community dining table seating up to 24 guests. The beautifully designed interiors and tasteful artwork enhance the dining experience. Dine at Casa Tua for the community atmosphere and their delicious Northern Italian cuisine.

Chefs Club

Aspen Central Core

Time Magazine named Chefs Club Aspen one of the 100 Best Restaurants in the US. Chefs Club Aspen has a unique concept of rotating chefs, what they call “chefs-in-residence”, through their Chefs Club Residency Program. Each chef-in-residence spends a few months at Chefs Club Aspen, all the while sharing their inspired creations with guests. Dine at Chefs Club Aspen in the summer and winter and you can always expect a fresh slate of dishes as a new chef takes the helm every few months.

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.

Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro

French Aspen Aspen Highlands

During a day of skiing on Aspen Highlands Mountain, the best place to enjoy a feast fit for an epicure is at Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro, a restaurant located inside of a quaint and cozy European ski hut at the top of the Cloud Nine lift. Before a breathtaking view of Pyramid Peak and Maroon Peak, guests dine on raclette, fondue, and other European alpine specialties. In addition to their outstanding lunch service, on Thursday evenings throughout the winter ski season, Cloud Nine hosts snowcat dinners, during which guests are brought to and from the restaurant by snowcat. Reservations are highly recommended for both lunch and dinner.

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.

Creperie du Village

Family Friendly French Vegetarian Aspen Central Core

To be steeped in exquisite French food, décor and culture, saunter down the stairs to Creperie du Village at 400 E Hopkins for an experience like no other. The cozy bistro serves up the best cheese fondue in Aspen, along with to-die-for French Onion Soup, delicious charcuterie boards and savory and sweet crepes. The staff is friendly and welcoming and the wine selection is a decadent pleasure.

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.

Ellina Aspen

Italian Aspen

Ellina Aspen presents a remarkable dining experience in Aspen, Colorado. Located on the Aspen downtown walking mall, Ellina's cuisine is special for its fresh ingredients and unique twist on traditional fare. Ellina's head chef is inspired by the farm-to-table mentality, and infuses this into each delectable dish. For a culinary treat, make a dinner reservation at Ellina Aspen.

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

Jour de Fete

Family Friendly French Aspen Central Core

We were honored to receive the official Aspen Times title of Best Breakfast in Aspen, as well as second Best Coffee and third Best Sandwich Shop in 2019! A mainstay of the Aspen cafe scene since the late 1980s, Jour de Fete is a local favorite for breakfast and lunch. Known for their French specialties and their homestyle cooking, Jour de Fete offers a wide selection of breakfast pastries and espresso drinks in the morning, and for lunch, they have an extensive hot and cold sandwich menu. In addition, they are well known for their prepared dishes, including pasta, sauteed vegetables, roasted meats, and the like. Make a visit before they close to pick up that evening's dinner. Any meal of the day, Jour de Fete is certain to satisfy!

Kenichi

Asian Nightlife Aspen Central Core

Kenichi is a fine dining Japanese restaurant with a cool, modern, and dimly lit dining atmosphere. With private dining rooms, a sushi bar, and a beautiful dining area, Kenichi specializes in delicious and fresh sushi and a number of other Japanese staples. Try the healthful and wholesome miso soup and the spicy edamame for a light appetizer. The stuffed shishito peppers are scrumptious as are just about every other item on the Kenichi menu. For a fun night out on the town in Aspen, make a reservation at Kenichi.

Louis’ Swiss Pastry

Family Friendly Aspen

Visit Louis’ Swiss Pastry for a wide variety of pastries, breads, and desserts. They also offer espresso drinks, hearty breakfast burritos, and gourmet sandwiches. Louis’ Swiss Pastry is the perfect place to stop for a grab and go breakfast before hitting the slopes.

Matsuhisa

Asian Nightlife Aspen Central Core

Matsuhisa takes its name from the famed Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa, who owns a number of high end, fine dining Japanese restaurants around the world. With an incredible menu developed by Nobu Matsuhisa himself, the modern Japanese cuisine served at Matsuhisa Aspen is sure to inspire, satisfy, and delight. Featuring unique menu items that creatively combine fresh ingredients for a flavor explosion, Matsuhisa is shining star in the Aspen dining scene.

Mawa’s Kitchen

Jet Service Vegetarian Aspen

Mawa’s Kitchen serves healthy, fresh, and flavorful food at the Aspen Airport Business Center. They offer gluten-free and vegan options, as well as in-flight dining. Visit Mawa’s Kitchen for breakfast, lunch, and takeout.

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.

Mezzaluna Aspen

Family Friendly Italian Aspen

Mezzaluna Aspen is a long-time favorite in the Aspen dining scene. Serving up delicious Italian food in a casual and lively environment, Mezzaluna is the perfect place for a fun dinner with the family or a quick lunch before hitting the slopes on Aspen Mountain, just a block away. The dining environment is unique and fun with a horseshoe-shaped marble bar, floor-to-ceiling windows, and one-of-a-kind authentic Italian art on the walls. For a casual and exciting lunch or dinner in Aspen, Mezzaluna Aspen is the best place.

Mi Chola

Aspen Central Core

Located on Main Street in downtown Aspen, Mi Chola offers modern Mexican cuisine in a lively atmosphere with fun décor—think sugar skulls everywhere! Grab a table on the outdoor patio, then order a flight of fine tequilas or a prickly pear cactus margarita, some tasty street tacos, and churros for a sweet finish to your meal, and your evening is made!

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.

Paradise Bakery

Family Friendly Aspen Central Core

Located on a bustling corner in downtown Aspen, Paradise Bakery offers sweet treats. Visit for ice cream, cookies, brownies, muffins, hot cocoa, and coffee. Enjoy your cup of ice cream on one of the benches just outside. Most summer evenings, Aspen Music Festival students get together to play on this corner, so you’re in for a unique Aspen experience when you visit Paradise Bakery.

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.

Pyramid Bistro

Nightlife Vegetarian Aspen Central Core

Pyramid Bistro is a vegetarian and vegan culinary paradise located inside of Explore Booksellers in a historic Victorian home on Main Street. Also serving fish and chicken, Pyramid offers incredibly fresh ingredients, delicious flavor combinations, and bright presentations. Pyramid Bistro is the place to go for a nutrient-rich, whole foods meal. After a meal that leaves you feeling light and energized, browse the bookstore, which has an excellent selection of art books, cookbooks, fiction, and non-fiction.

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.

Su Casa

Nightlife Seafood Vegetarian Aspen Central Core

Located in the heart of downtown Aspen, Su Casa is known for its reasonably priced menu items and authentic Mexican dishes. Visit Su Casa for a casual and family-friendly dinner in Aspen, and try one of their tasty burrito or a fajita plates. As it is conveniently located right across the street from the Wheeler Opera House, Su Casa is a great choice for a South-of-the-border meal before catching a show.

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.

The Wild Fig

Italian Aspen

Modeled after an elegant and cool European brasserie, The Wild Fig specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. With an excellent wine list, delicious appetizers, and friendly serving staff, The Wild Fig is one of the best restaurants in the Aspen dining scene. Taste the best of Greek, Italian, French, and Spanish cusine at The Wild Fig in Aspen, Colorado.

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.