Aspen Travel Guide

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What to Eat in Aspen

Aspen is home to one of the world's premier culinary festivals (the Aspen Food & Wine Classic held every summer), so it should be no surprise that this ski town boasts a plethora of dining and drinking options. If you're a self-proclaimed foodie, you may want to splurge for a ticket to the festival to sample the wine and food and attend seminars with celebrity chefs, master sommeliers and more. If you're not looking to spend a fortune but still seeking an upscale (and quality) meal, residents and visitors alike have positive things to say about Japanese eatery and sushi haven Matsuhisa, snack- and sandwich-centric The White House Tavern, Aspen institution Jimmy's, rustic farm shop-meets-restaurant Meat & Cheese, and the unpretentious hotel hot spot Ajax Tavern (located in The Little Nell).

More casual eateries include Zocalito (lauded for its Latin cuisine and creative cocktails) and L'hostaria (which gets kudos for its tasty Italian fare, cozy atmosphere and generous wine pours). Looking for cheap eats in Aspen? Try Main Street Bakery & Café for breakfast or lunch (think: breakfast sandwiches, specialty eggs benedicts, deli sandwiches and salads) or HOPS Culture for a beer and bar food.

And then there's après-ski. After a long day of shredding the slopes, what better way to kick back and relax than with some après-ski (aka happy hour) drinks and snacks? Spots like Ajax Tavern, Limelight Lounge and Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro win favor with locals and travelers for their mix of affordable specials, fun vibes and live music. And if you're looking to sample the local craft beer, head to the Aspen Brewing Company.

Find the Best Restaurants in Aspen

  • #1
    The White House Tavern
    #1 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1381 reviewsTripAdvisor (1381)
    $ - $$ | American, Bar
    302 Hopkins, Aspen, CO 81611
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  • #2
    Meat & Cheese
    #2 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 401 reviewsTripAdvisor (401)
    $ - $$ | Bar, Contemporary, American
    319 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1905
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  • #3
    Pyramid Bistro
    #3 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 285 reviewsTripAdvisor (285)
    $ - $$ | American, International
    221 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-1928
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  • #4
    French Alpine Bistro - Creperie du Village
    #4 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 881 reviewsTripAdvisor (881)
    $ - $$ | Austrian, Swiss, French
    400 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1914
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  • #5
    J Bar at the Hotel Jerome
    #5 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 616 reviewsTripAdvisor (616)
    $ - $$ | Cafe, American, Bar
    330 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-1930
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  • #6
    Paradise Bakery & Cafe
    #6 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 371 reviewsTripAdvisor (371)
    $ | American, Cafe
    320 S Galena St, Aspen, CO 81611-1818
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  • #7
    Steak House No 316
    #7 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 369 reviewsTripAdvisor (369)
    $$ | American, Steakhouse
    316 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1906
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  • #8
    Matsuhisa-Aspen
    #8 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 514 reviewsTripAdvisor (514)
    $$ | Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Contemporary
    303 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-2292
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  • #9
    New York Pizza
    #9 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 277 reviewsTripAdvisor (277)
    $ | Italian, Pizza, Fast Food
    409 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1971
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  • #10
    Wild Fig
    #10 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 414 reviewsTripAdvisor (414)
    $$ | Mediterranean
    315 E Hyman Ave Ste 301, Aspen, CO 81611-2949
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  • #11
    L'Hosteria
    #11 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4 based on 439 reviewsTripAdvisor (439)
    $ - $$ | Italian
    620 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1998
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  • #12
    Plato's Restaurant
    #12 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 164 reviewsTripAdvisor (164)
    $$ | American
    845 Meadows Rd Aspen Meadows Resort, Aspen, CO 81611-1149
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  • #13
    Pinons Restaurant
    #13 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 318 reviewsTripAdvisor (318)
    $$ | American
    105 S Mill St, Aspen, CO 81611-1924
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  • #14
    Element 47
    #14 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 234 reviewsTripAdvisor (234)
    $$ | American
    675 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-2001
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  • #15
    Jimmy's
    #15 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4 based on 572 reviewsTripAdvisor (572)
    $$ | American, Bar
    205 S Mill St, Aspen, CO 81611-1977
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  • #16
    Pine Creek Cookhouse
    #16 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 328 reviewsTripAdvisor (328)
    $ - $$ | American, Steakhouse, Asian, Contemporary, Nepali
    11399 Castle Creek Road, Aspen, CO 81611
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  • #17
    Hickory House
    #17 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4 based on 771 reviewsTripAdvisor (771)
    $ - $$ | American, Barbecue
    730 W Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-1622
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  • #18
    Maru Aspen
    #18 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 165 reviewsTripAdvisor (165)
    $ - $$ | Asian, Japanese, Fusion
    320 S Mill St, Aspen, CO 81611-1827
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  • #19
    The Red Onion
    #19 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4 based on 519 reviewsTripAdvisor (519)
    $ - $$ | American, Bar, Pub
    420 E Cooper Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1832
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  • #20
    Big Wrap
    #20 of 177 Places to Eat in Aspen
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 159 reviewsTripAdvisor (159)
    $ | American, Fast Food
    520 E Durant Ave Ste 101, Aspen, CO 81611-3803
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