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 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

#1
The White House Tavern
#1 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (1518)
$ - $$ | American, Bar
302 Hopkins, Aspen, CO 81611
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#2
French Alpine Bistro - Creperie du Village
#2 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (1019)
$ - $$ | Austrian, Swiss, French
400 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1914
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#3
Pyramid Bistro
#3 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (305)
$ - $$ | American, International
221 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-1928
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#4
Paradise Bakery & Cafe
#4 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (402)
$ | American, Cafe
320 S Galena St, Aspen, CO 81611-1818
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#5
Meat & Cheese
#5 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (460)
$ - $$ | Bar, Contemporary, American
319 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1905
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#6
Matsuhisa-Aspen
#6 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (547)
$$ | Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Contemporary
303 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-2292
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#7
J Bar at the Hotel Jerome
#7 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (682)
$ - $$ | Cafe, American, Bar
330 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-1930
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#8
Steak House No 316
#8 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (391)
$$ | American, Steakhouse
316 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1906
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#9
New York Pizza
#9 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (297)
$ | Italian, Pizza, Fast Food
409 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1971
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#10
Wild Fig
#10 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (453)
$$ | Mediterranean
315 E Hyman Ave Ste 301, Aspen, CO 81611-2949
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#11
Maru Aspen
#11 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (201)
$ - $$ | Asian, Japanese, Seafood, Fusion
320 S Mill St, Aspen, CO 81611-1827
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#12
Pinons Restaurant
#12 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (335)
$$ | American
105 S Mill St, Aspen, CO 81611-1924
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#13
L'Hostaria Ristorante
#13 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (463)
$ - $$ | Italian
620 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1998
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#14
Plato's Restaurant
#14 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (170)
$$ | American
845 Meadows Rd Aspen Meadows Resort, Aspen, CO 81611-1149
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#15
Hickory House
#15 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (818)
$ - $$ | American, Barbecue
730 W Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-1622
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#16
Jimmy's
#16 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (594)
$$ | American, Bar
205 S Mill St, Aspen, CO 81611-1977
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#17
Element 47
#17 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (255)
$$ | American
675 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-2001
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#18
The Red Onion
#18 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (570)
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Pub
420 E Cooper Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-1832
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#19
Ajax Tavern
#19 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (589)
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Grill
685 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-2001
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#20
Pine Creek Cookhouse
#20 of 134 Places to Eat in Aspen
TripAdvisor (352)
$ - $$ | American, Contemporary
11399 Castle Creek Road, Aspen, CO 81611
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