Ajax Tavern
Restaurant 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.
Anderson Ranch Café
Restaurant American Family Friendly Vegetarian Owl Creek Snowmass Village
Anderson Ranch Café is located on the Anderson Ranch Arts Center campus. The café is open during the summer for Anderson Ranch’s popular Lunchtime Auctionettes, where guests, faculty, instructors, and visiting artists enjoy a barbecue lunch, while bidding on art by students, faculty, and visiting artists. In the winter, you can enjoy dinner at Anderson Ranch Café during their holiday season open house.
Bar at Wildwood
Restaurant American Family Friendly Nightlife Slopeside Mall Snowmass Village
The Bar at Wildwood is a Snowmass restaurant that is located inside of the Wildwood Snowmass, a local hotel. Described as a beer hall, the Bar at Wildwood was created as a collaboration with Colorado's own New Belgium Brewing Company. So, if you enjoy sampling locally brewed beer, the Bar at Wildwood offers a variety of beers on tap. In addition to the great beverage selection, the Bar at Wildwood offers a contemporary American menu with bar favorites, such as chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, and chips and salsa, alongside unique options that are influenced by Asian, Mexican, and Italian cuisine. For a casual meal, happy hour, or après-ski gathering, visit the Bar at Wildwood in Snowmass.
Black Saddle Bar & Grille
Restaurant American Snowmass Club Snowmass Village
Black Saddle Bar & Grille is located at the Snowmass Club's golf clubhouse. While playing a round of golf, visit Black Saddle for a lunch break, and order the Black Saddle Club Sandwich or the Rustic Burger. Black Saddle Bar & Grille is also the perfect spot to relax for après golf. This Snowmass Club restaurant offers an excellent beer and wine list, in addition to delicious appetizers that are great for sharing with family and friends. Visit Black Saddle the next time you're golfing at the Snowmass Club.
Bootsy Bellows Aspen
Restaurant 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.
Bumps Restaurant at Buttermilk Mountain
Restaurant 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
Restaurant Summer Winter American Nightlife Aspen Summer Winter
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.
Caribou Club
Restaurant 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.
Cliffhouse Restaurant on Buttermilk Mountain
Restaurant 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.
CP Burger
Restaurant 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.
Element 47
Restaurant 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.
Elk Camp Restaurant
Restaurant American Family Friendly Snowmass Village
The Elk Camp Restaurant, located on Snowmass Mountain, sits just across the ski slope from the former Cafe Suzanne. The Elk Camp Restaurant offers fresh, seasonal, and locally-sourced cuisine such as salads, grilled vegetables and meats, pizzas, stews and soups, and a panini station. With a sleek, modern, and casual interior, the Elk Camp Restaurant has a lounge area perfect for enjoying a warm fire and watching skiers zip down the slopes. Outside on the large deck that seats up to 150 people, diners can take a ski break and soak up some sunshine while enjoying a fresh salad and hearty cup of soup from the Elk Camp Restaurant.
Fuel
Restaurant American Family Friendly Vegetarian Slopeside Mall Snowmass Village
Fuel is the place in the Snowmass Village Mall to find delicious gourmet coffee and take-out for breakfast, lunch, and an early dinner. Visit Fuel for a quick bite before skiing or mountain biking on Snowmass Mountain. Grab a breakfast burrito, bagel with fixings, a pastry, or a smoothie. For lunch and dinner, Fuel serves a wide selection of fresh salads, panini, sandwiches, and wraps.
Grateful Deli
Restaurant 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
Restaurant 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
Restaurant 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
Restaurant 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.
Little Mammoth Steakhouse
Restaurant American Family Friendly Slopeside Mall Snowmass Village
The Little Mammoth Steakhouse, located on the upper level of the Snowmass Village Mall, serves a wide selection of succulent steaks and fresh seafood. Known for their delicious food and excellent service, the Little Mammoth Steakhouse is the perfect place to enjoy a casual meal with the entire family after spending a day skiing on Snowmass Mountain.
Lynn Britt Cabin
Restaurant American Family Friendly Snowmass Village
Lynn Britt Cabin on Snowmass Mountain is open for lunch, après-ski, and select dinners during the winter season. Enjoy a fun atmosphere, live entertainment, and gourmet food at Lynn Britt Cabin the next time you ski Snowmass!
Meat & Cheese Restaurant and Farm Shop
Restaurant 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
Restaurant 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.
Mountain Social Bar & Lounge at the St. Regis Resort Aspen
Restaurant 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.
New Belgium Ranger Station
Restaurant American
The New Belgium Ranger Station in Snowmass Village offers a wide selection of New Belgium beer, including the popular Fat Tire, hoppy Ranger IPA, and ever-changing seasonal brews. Visit the New Belgium Ranger Station, located next to the Westin Snowmass Resort, for a cold beer and warm pretzel rolls after a day of mountain biking on Snowmass Mountain.
Pastores Taste of Philly
Restaurant American Family Friendly Slopeside Mall Snowmass Village
For a quick lunch at an affordable price, visit Pastores Taste of Philly in the Snowmass Village Mall. Pastores is the place to enjoy an authentic Philly cheesesteak while spending the day mountain biking or skiing and riding, depending on the season. And if you are craving something on the lighter side for lunchtime, Pastores offers a wide selection of fresh salads and wraps.
Pine Creek Cookhouse
Restaurant 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
Restaurant 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
Restaurant 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.
Ryno's Pub & Pizzeria
Restaurant 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.
Slow Groovin BBQ
Restaurant American Family Friendly Slopeside Mall Snowmass Village
The popular Marble, Colorado restaurant, Slow Groovin BBQ, shares their barbecue goodness with Snowmass Village. Try their BBQ platters of St. Louis ribs, pulled pork, half chicken, beef brisket, or smoked sausage, all served with the perfect sides of BBQ beans, coleslaw, and Texas Toast. If you need a protein punch and a couple pounds of meat to share with the table sounds like it’ll fit the bill, then head over to Slow Groovin BBQ in Snowmass.
Starbucks
Restaurant American Family Friendly Slopeside Mall Snowmass Village
Get your caffeine kick before tearing up the slopes! Located in the Snowmass Village Mall, you can conveniently visit Starbucks before hopping on the lift. The Snowmass Starbucks location serves up all of your favorite caffeinated beverages, and offers a casual place for relaxing in between ski runs, or after a long hike.
Steak House No. 316
Restaurant 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.
The Artisan Restaurant at the Stonebridge Inn
Restaurant American Staff Favorites Snowmass Village
The Artisan Restaurant, on the lobby level of the Stonebridge Inn, is beloved by the local community for its seasonal cuisine and comfortable atmosphere. "Artisan" implies mastery, specialization and unmatched craft. At The Artisan Restaurant and Bar, we have one of our very own: Aspen Magazine award-winning Chef David Von Holten. His handcrafted, locally sourced cuisine takes the finest ingredients of the season and creates unique works of culinary art. As a result, the Artisan Restaurant and Bar sets the standard for restaurants and dining in Snowmass Village, CO.
The Big Wrap
Restaurant 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
Restaurant 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
Restaurant 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 Stew Pot
Restaurant American Family Friendly Slopeside Mall Snowmass Village
Located in the Snowmass Village Mall, The Stew Pot offers a variety of homemade stews and soups, in addition to sandwiches, wraps, and salads, all at a reasonable price. Visit for lunch or dinner, and enjoy a quick and simple meal in a casual dining environment.
Two Creeks Café
Restaurant American Family Friendly Snowmass Village Two Creeks
Two Creeks Café is the place to go to in the morning for a hot cup of coffee and a freshly baked pastry before heading up the mountain. Two Creeks also serves sandwiches, salads, and soups for lunch; plus, you can finish your ski day on Snowmass Mountain by enjoying après-ski with friends at Two Creeks Café.
Ullrhof
Restaurant American Family Friendly Snowmass Village
A Snowmass restaurant with a convenient on-mountain location just uphill from the Big Burn lift, Ullrhof is the perfect spot to enjoy delectable diner fare. After spending the morning skiing around Snowmass Mountain, gather the family together for a quick and easy lunch at Ullrhof. Enjoy burgers, fries, hot dogs, and milkshakes.
White House Tavern
Restaurant 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
Restaurant 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.
Woody Creek Tavern
Restaurant American Cultural Family Friendly Nightlife Summer Winter
Enjoy fantastic food in a comfortable and fun atmosphere at the Woody Creek Tavern. A local, visitor, and celebrity hang out, the Woody Creek Tavern was the favorite of legendary Hunter S. Thompson. Stop by for margaritas and guacamole, or stay for lunch or dinner. A great cycling destination in the summer.
