Dinng Aspen Colorado Favorite Restaurants

Known for superb cuisine and world-famous chefs, Aspen features thousands of culinary delights that satisfy appetites and budgets of all sizes – from exquisite fine dining to pizza by the slice.

Kenichi
Pan-Asian cuisine and cutting edge sushi. Locals' favorite steak and Aspen's only private tatami rooms with the Rockies' largest sake list. Fabulous Japanese cuisine. Reservations are highly suggested.
533 East Hopkins Ave.
970-920-2212

Matsuhisa Aspen
The continuation of Matsuhisa L.A., Nobu NewYork, and Nobu London. Featuring Nobuyuki Matsuhisa's Japanese inspired seafood, fused with international flavors, as well as an ultra-hip scene and a lively fashionable bar crowd. Reservation are highly recommended.
303 East Main St.
970-544-6628

(970) 925-3700

Takah Sushi
The restaurant that made Japanese food famous in Aspen. "Best between Malibu and Manhattan"--N.Y. Times. Takah Sushi brings creativity and fun to Japanese dining with an eclectic Asian menu and a relaxed old-time Aspen welcome. Choose between their lively sushi b more info...
420 East Hyman Ave.
970-925-8588

Ajax Tavern
Great location, Great food, Great Apres Ski. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended. At the base of the mountain, sandwiched between the gondola and the Little Nell, the Ajax Tavern holds the limelight, both for its aprés-ski patio and its innovative alpine-bistro cuisine under the direction of Nick Morfogen. Located at the base of the gondola.
970-920-9333

Sun-drenched cultural food from the Mediterranean coast line.
Across from the Wheeler, perfect for pre and post theater dining.
Sunset terrace dining.
315 E. Hyman Ave.
(970) 925-5160

Boogies Diner
A '50s-style diner serving everything from fried chicken, burgers, and pastas to heart healthy meals and vegetarian dishes. Soda fountain treats and homemade desserts. No reservations required.
534 East Cooper St.
970-925-6610

Brunelleschi’s
Aspen’s #1 Family Restaurant where kids can make their own pizzas. Pronounced (Broon∙a∙let’s∙ski). Aspen’s Italian Pizzeria. Serving contemporary and traditional Italian cuisine: fresh salads, hearty paninis, tender chicken picatta, enormous meat lasagna, spaghetti with meat balls, and their signature thin crust pizzas. A perfect environment for any occasion and a great local’s bar that is always rockin. Lunch and Dinner.

Extensive authentic Italian menu using only the freshest ingredients, includes varied antipasti, pasta, risotto, fresh meats and fish.
Open kitchen, lively dining room and packed bar lends to festive atmosphere.
Locals' favorite. Voted top 20 Italian restaurant in U.S. (Esquire 2001) Dinner served nightly, seven days a week.

Homemade pasta, roasted meats and fish, brick oven pizza. Lively bar in a fun international atmosphere. Serving lunch, apres ski and dinner seven days a week.

Jimmy's American Restaurant and Bar
Located in the downtown core of Aspen, Jimmy serves what he calls ,"Fierce American Food". With panoramic mountain views you can expect the finest quality steaks, chops, fresh fish, rotisserie and much more. Also the finest selection of Top Shelf Tequilas.
205 South Mill St.
970-925-6020

Pinons
American cuisine with a Colorado touch in an elegant setting. "Distinguished Restaurants of North America" 1992-1999 award winner and Zagat Survey's highest rating--"Extraordinary to Perfection." Fare: One of the most saught-after reservations in Aspen! Elegant with every attention to detail, this Aspen tradition lives on. Continental cuisine and specialties of the house.
Specialties:Continental and regional cuisine. Attire: Formal
Reservations recommended.
105 South Mill St.
970-920-2021

Steak Pit
Winner of the Aspen Daily News "People's Choice Award" for the best steak house, the Steak Pit has always been about quality, consistency and friendly surroundings. Open year round, it has set the standard for steaks, prime rib, seafood and salad bar with its unpr more info...
305 East Hopkins Ave.
970-925-3459

Hotel Jerome / The Century Room
The Century Room is best known for its relaxing and casual elegant atmosphere. Elk tenderloin, buffalo prime rib, cedar planked tournedo of salmon, and Colorado rack of lamb are just some of the fabulous dishes to choose from. Reservations are recommended.
330 East Main St.
970-920-1000

L'Hostaria
Traditional Italian cuisine in a comfortable, elegant atmosphere. Pasta made fresh daily; the only carpaccio bar in Aspen. Entrees include veal milanese, stewed rabbit, and pepper crusted rack of lamb. Reservations are suggested.
620 East Hyman Ave.
Aspen, Co. 81611
970-925-9022

The Cantina
Extensive menu presented in the family ambiance of Old Mexico. Generous margaritas and the most affordable cuisine in Aspen.
411 East Main St.
Aspen, Co. 81611 970-925-3663

Cafe Torino
Fare: Italian cafeteria with country style food and gelateria, fresh pastries served daily. When Maurizio and Daniela Trinchera opened Caffe Torino last summer, they set out to create a dining experience reminiscent of an authentic trattoria in Italy. Step into their comfortable, friendly restaurant and sample the tasty, flavorful Italian cuisine, just like mama would make and you'll know they have succeeded.
Price Range: $13.00 - $20.00/person
Attire: Casual

Elevation
Fare: Fun, energetic hot spot, offering New American (California) cuisine in a modern, yet warm, environment. Chef Ashley Brown (formerly of Cache Cache) has created a unique, exquisite menu that caters to the social elite, yet priced for and attracting the local community of Aspen. The bar, which is very lively and fun, features a DJ five nights a week, Tuesday - Saturday. Voted "best new restaurant" in Aspen, 2001.
Restaurant Type:Restaurant / Bar
Price Range: $13.00 - $20.00/person
Attire: Casual

Cache Cache
Fare: The flavors of Provence in a warm and elegant room. Readers of Gourmet Magazine named this bistro one of Aspen's top three restaurants. It's easy to see why with dishes like their Rack of Lamb, Osso Bucco, Grilled Salmon, Rotisserie Fowl & Vegetarian entrees. The happening bar is a locals' favorite. Open nightly, 5:30-10:30pm. AMX, V & MC. Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome. Garden level, Mill Street Plaza.
Price Range: $31.00 - $50.00/person
Attire: Casual

Motagna at The Little Nell
Fare: The re-created “Restaurant”...returns with Alpine cooking by Chef Paul Wade and Wine Montagna - serving American Alpeine cooking under the direction of Chef Paul Wade and a stellar kitchen staff. A Wine Spectator award - winning wine list under the direction of sommelier Richard Betts. Award winning food and service. Private dining rooms and outside terrace dining. One of "America's 50 Best Hotel Restaurants" - Food & Wine.
Specialties:Specialties of the house, traditional salads, light lunches and elegant dinners.
Hours of Operation: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 - 10:00 pm
Price Range: $31.00 - $50.00/person
Attire: Casual

Rustique Bistro
Fare: Rustique - True Country French cooking comes to Aspen! Created by Charles Dale and Rob Ittner of Renaissance, Rustique looks and feels like a Provençal country inn, replete with dried herbs and copper utensils hanging from the beamed ceiling. Terra cotta walls, dark wooden chairs covered with piqué cushions, and massive candles complete the authentic, homey atmosphere. Recently named one of “America’s 20 Best New Restaurants” by John Mariani of Esquire Magazine, Rustique is a must when in Aspen.
Restaurant Type:Restaurant / Bar
Hours of Operation: 5:30 - 10:00 pm
Price Range: $31.00 - $50.00/person
Attire: Casual

Little Annie's
Fare: Aspen's own neighborhood restaurant & bar for 28 years. A locals' favorite. Voted Aspen's Best Hamburger & Aspen's Best Old Restaurant. Outstanding BBQ menu, juicy steaks & chops, rotisserie chicken, fresh pasta specials, veggie lasagna, healthy salad selections & fresh fish. Great kids' menu. Open daily 11:30am-11pm. Fun, relaxed bar open until 2am.
Restaurant Type:Restaurant / Bar
Specialties:Traditional fare, burgers, salads and sandwiches.
Hours of Operation: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Price Range: $13.00 - $20.00/person
Attire: Come as you are

Blue Maize
Fare: Southwest Latin
Hours of Operation: DINNER
Price Range: $21.00 - $30.00/person
Attire: Casual

Su Casa
Fare: Mexican
Restaurant Type:Restaurant / Bar
Hours of Operation: 4:00 - 10:00 PM
Price Range: $13.00 - $20.00/person
Attire: Casual

Paradise Bakery
Fare: Pastries, coffee, ice cream
Restaurant Type:Cafe
Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Price Range: Under $12.00/person
Attire: Casual

Pacifica Seafood and Raw Bar
Pacifica is an ideal venue for an intimate gathering of up to sixty people. Inside it's easygoing and relaxed and features an exceptional raw bar and extensive wine list. The menu highlights seafood, fresh lobster, captivating grilled entrees, infused martinis and a not-to-be-missed raw bar all in the heart of Aspen's action. Its next-to-Wagner Park location and views of Aspen Mountain make Pacifica a must-visit. Renowned Chef Bryan Nelson can tailor the menu to meet the desires of your group. Pacifica is open daily for happy hour and dinner.

307 South Mill Street

(970) 920-9775

Plato's

While dining in Plato’s restaurant, enjoy watching the sunset and splendid views of Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk Mountain. Plato’s offers eclectic Colorado cuisine infused with world flavors that will be as memorable as its surroundings. In the winter enjoy a drink from the Hefner Lounge while sitting by the fire, taking in the views of Castle Creek. Open nightly, reservations recommended.

845 Meadows Road

(970) 925-4240

Wienerstube
Fare: Experience Austria in Aspen! Enjoy their delectable native & other international specialties in a cozy environment of pine, stained glass & the most beautiful indoor garden setting. Different daily specialties with the freshest ingredients available. Their bakery creates fresh bread & Viennese pastries. Espresso & Cappuccino. Patio dining. Breakfast, 7-11am, lunch 11-2:30pm. Dinners, 5:30-10pm. In the winter, Après-ski, 2:30-5:30pm. Bar hours-same. AE, DC, MC, V, DISCOVER.
Restaurant Type:Restaurant / Bar
Specialties:Great Breakfasts
Price Range: Under $12.00/person
Attire: Casual

Pine Creek Cookhouse
Fare: SUMMER: This legendary restaurant serves exquisite gourmet meals in spectacular surroundings with breathtaking views of 14,000 foot peaks. Enjoy healthy lunches on their sunny deck and wild game dinners as the sun goes down. Take a horse drawn wagon ride up the valley. Visit the nearby historic ghost town of Ashcroft. Stop by the Toklat Gallery, famous for handcrafted works of art. The Pine Creek Cookhouse hosts a variety of private functions. Located 12 miles up Castle Creek Road in the White River National Forest. WINTER: Enjoy an Aspen winter tradition and take a guided cross-country ski tour by miner's lamp or a romantic sleigh ride to the Cookhouse. Their team of draft horses will guide you effortlessly through the snow under a blanket of stars while a delicious meal awaits you. Lunch - 12 and 1:30pm. Dinner - 6pm. Reservations necessary.
Specialties:Surrounded by 14,000 foot peaks, great views.
Hours of Operation: seasonal
Price Range: $21.00 - $30.00/person
Attire: Casual

Bentley's at the Wheeler
Fare: Victorian-style pub with a bar made from an Old English bank counter. Featuring American fare and beers from around the world.
Restaurant Type:Restaurant / Bar
Specialties:American fare and beers from around the world.
Hours of Operation: seasonal
Price Range: $13.00 - $20.00/person
Attire: Casual

Poppycock's
Fare: A contemporary cafe serving breakfast & lunch. Old-fashioned oatmeal pancakes, specialty eggs, fresh fruit. Soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, crepes, smoothies & specials. Great coffee. In the Aspen Square Bldg.
Price Range: Under $12.00/person
Attire: Casual

Hickory House
Fare: Little Aspen Ribhouse with the national reputation. Winners of 43 National BBQ Competitions serving the locals favorite breakfast, lunch & dinner, catering available. Casual, fun & affordable.
Price Range: $13.00 - $20.00/person
Attire: Casual

Matsuhisa
Fare: World renown chef, Nobuyuki Matsuhisa combines the freshest ingredients and flavors from around the world. Experience our diverse menu or omakase, the chef's choice, in thier main dining room or in thier exclusive upstairs dining room overlooking Main Street. Their authentic elegant Japanese atmosphere incorporates traditional sake, sushi and tempura bars. Serving nightly • Open from 6 p.m.
Price Range: $21.00 - $30.00/person
Attire: Casual

Mezzaluna
Fare: Serious food in a fun atmosphere. Featuring modern Italian and inter-nationally influenced cuisine, salads, pastas, wood-burning oven pizzas, fresh fish and meats daily. The menu delivers flavorful, innovative creations, enthusiastically served in one of Aspen's most distinctly original and beautiful restaurants. Voted one of Aspen's top three restaurants by Gourmet Magazine readers. Serving continuously 11:30am - 10:30pm.
Price Range: Under $12.00/person
Attire: Casual

Olive's
Fare: Olives Restaurant, Nationally acclaimed Chef Todd English brings his Mediterranean-inspired cuisine to the base of Aspen Mountain. Modeled after his popular eateries in Boston, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C. and New York City, Olives Aspen showcases English’s award-winning cuisine in a contemporary and dynamic atmosphere. Olives Aspen is the recipient of the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator.
Price Range: $31.00 - $50.00/person
Attire: Casual

Sundeck
Fare: WINTER: The Sundeck, at 11,212 feet atop Ajax Mountain, offers the most unique setting for on-mountain dining during the day and on selected evenings. Offerings include fresh salad and soup, wok and rotisserie selections along with an extensive grill menu.
Price Range: $13.00 - $20.00/person
Attire: Casual

Social
The newest addition to Aspen’s restaurant row. Featuring “global tapas,” small plates designed to be shared. Offering an exciting menu with flavors from Asia, Europe & the Americas. Sample a wide variety of dishes served in a vibrant, social & fun atmosphere. Try pairings from our extensive wine list. Reservations suggested in the dining room or join them in the cozy upstairs lounge for a bite, glass of wine, and their signature cocktails. Open nightly for dinner 5:30-10pm. Lounge open until 1:30am. Private parties available.

Topper's
Fare: Topper's is fully committed to bringing you the freshest and most natural product available. All of our soups, sauces, salads and desserts are made from scratch. Their Rocky Jr. Chickens are a good example: raised without antibiotics, fed a diet of corn and soy beans - truely natural chicken. We hope that you can taste the difference and appreciate our efforts. Please let us know of any party planning and catering we can help you with this winter.
Price Range: Under $12.00/person
Attire: Casual

Willow Creek Bistro
Fare: Chef Matthew Zubrod invites you to an exciting dining experience at the base of Highlands Village. The simplistic bistro style menu reflects modern American cooking with classic methods and local products where available. They are committed to a total dining experience. WCB features a bi-weekly food and wine series, seafood buffet, chef's night and apres parties with Colorado microbews and an extensive 30 item martini menu. Chef's specialties include Maine Lobster Whiskey, Agave Cured Duck With Honey Lavendar Sauce and Fingerling French Fries With Caviar Creme Fraiche and Warm Chocolate Tart With Peanut Brittle Ice Cream.
Price Range: $21.00 - $30.00/person
Attire: Casual