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What to Eat in Aspen
Aspen is home to one of the world's premier culinary festivals (the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen 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
- #1The White House Tavern#1 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (1555)$ - $$ | American, Bar302 Hopkins, Aspen, CO 81611Read More » - #2Pyramid Bistro#2 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (308)$ - $$ | American, International, Healthy221 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-1928Read More » - #3Meat & Cheese#3 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (476)$ - $$ | Bar, Contemporary, American319 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1905Read More » - #4French Alpine Bistro - Creperie du Village#4 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (1047)$ - $$ | Austrian, Swiss, French400 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1914Read More » - #5Paradise Bakery & Cafe#5 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (412)$ | American, Cafe320 S Galena St, Aspen, CO 81611-1818Read More » - #6J Bar at the Hotel Jerome#6 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (695)$ - $$ | Cafe, American, Bar330 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-1930Read More » - #7Matsuhisa-Aspen#7 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (551)$$ | Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Contemporary303 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-2292Read More » - #8Steak House No 316#8 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (404)$$ | American, Steakhouse316 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1906Read More » - #9Wild Fig#9 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (464)$$ |315 E Hyman Ave Ste 301, Aspen, CO 81611-2949Read More » - #10L'Hostaria Ristorante#10 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (466)$ - $$ | Italian620 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1998Read More » - #11New York Pizza#11 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (300)$ | Italian, Pizza, Fast Food409 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1971Read More » - #12Maru Aspen#12 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (201)$ - $$ | Asian, Japanese, Seafood, Fusion320 S Mill St, Aspen, CO 81611-1827Read More » - #13Hickory House#13 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (834)$ - $$ | American, Barbecue730 W Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-1622Read More » - #14Jimmy's#14 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (604)$$ | American, Bar205 S Mill St, Aspen, CO 81611-1977Read More » - #15Plato's Restaurant#15 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (174)$$ | American845 Meadows Rd Aspen Meadows Resort, Aspen, CO 81611-1149Read More » - #16Pinons Restaurant#16 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (343)$$ | American105 S Mill St, Aspen, CO 81611-1924Read More » - #17Element 47#17 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (259)$$ | American675 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-2001Read More » - #18The Red Onion#18 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (586)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Pub420 E Cooper Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1832Read More » - #19Pine Creek Cookhouse#19 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (358)$ - $$ | American, Contemporary11399 Castle Creek Road, Aspen, CO 81611Read More » - #20Ajax Tavern#20 of 132 Places to Eat in Aspen
Tripadvisor (600)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Grill685 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-2001Read More »
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