Ajax Tavern is located at the base of Aspen Mountain. Ajax Tavern comes to life at lunch and sizzles for après ski and dinner until 10pm each evening, year round. Executive Chef Jim Butchart serves distinctive bistro food inspired by Colorado’s bounty of sustainably raised meats and produce. Guests are treated to innovative dishes such as Colorado Lamb Bolognese, House-made Charcuterie, Pristine Raw Bar Selections, and daily specials. Cocktail hour brings out Ajax Tavern’s luscious cheese fondue, decadent Ajax Truffle Fries, and other gourmet fare, all complemented by an abundance of fine wines and aperitifs. On Sunday Nights, in addition to the a ala carte menu guests can partake in Sunday Night Supper. A pre fixe menu for the entire table served family style. Ajax Tavern is open daily from 11:30am to 10:00pm. Reservations are taken for dinner only. Complete parties will be seated for lunch on a first come first served basis.

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.

Authentic, traditional and contemporary Mexican food that is a level above the ordinary, the Cantina offers outstanding cuisine influenced from all regions of Mexico. Passionate about great food and good times, the all new Cantina provides Aspen with a vibrant, hip, fun and casual environment that appeals to all. Open for lunch, dinner and late night.

5-star creative, contemporary American cuisine. Candlelight and antler chandeliers provide an intimate atmosphere for dining. Relax in the great room with overstuffed chairs and fireplace with walls covered in first class Western art. Enjoy the Old English bar featuring premium liquors found nowhere else. Dancing nightly. Open from 6:30 pm. Reservations required. Catering and event planning also available.

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Aspen’s Wienerstube Restaurant is returning to its European roots and raising the level of the food and fun beyond Aspen’s heights this winter with a new dinner menu! Harald Neuweg, South Florida's renowned Austrian Chef has purchased the Wienerstube Restaurant and will feature a variety of roasts, fish and seafood, a large variety of sausages, rich home made soups and delightful European salads. Try Harald’s famous Wienerschnitzel, Austria’s renowned dish, made with your choice of veal, pork or chicken. There are also marinated and organic salads, authentic Austrian soups, a delicious variety of appetizers and of course, decadent Austrian desserts. Dinners are served from 5pm-10:30pm daily. The Wienerstube will continue serving its award winning breakfast selections and the lunch menu will reflect authentic Austrian fare. This winter, Harald will be offering a typical Austrian Après-Ski with GLÜHWEIN and JAGERTEE from 3 pm to 6pm. Reservations recommended.

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A modern American restaurant serving only the freshest ingredients, using innovative methods of cooking and buying locally. Taste tantalizing flavors in a casual environment. DishAspen, located on the Hyman Ave. mall in an historic building, features more than 250 wine selections, specialty cocktails, a variety of shared plates, soup flights, creative side dishes, fresh meat and seafood. They are family friendly with menu items for every palate. Private chef’s table in the kitchen seats up to 12. Bar menu and kids menu. Weekly cooking classes. Catering and private parties. Serving dinner from 5:30pm.

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Aspen’s modern American bistro, serving contemporary cuisine in a warm & inviting atmosphere. Since 2000, a local’s favorite with great atmosphere, friendly service & excellent food. Chef Drew Scott’s exquisite cuisine continues to take diners to new heights. Extensive wine list--Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2007 and 2008. Late night menu and bar/lounge area chicer than ever. Nightly for dinner 5:30-10pm. Late night bar menu till 11:30pm. Private parties available.

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Casual mountain dining located at the base of Buttermilk Mountain. Enjoy their deluxe continental breakfast with all you could ever want. Their homestyle dinner menu offers a selection of affordable and delicious pastas as well as savory filets and pork chops. Serving continental breakfast 7-10am, dinner 5-10pm. Try their Sunday brunch from 10am-2pm and their Friday night patio BBQ from 5-10pm.

Located in the downtown core of Aspen with panoramic mountain views, Jimmy’s is a blend of Rocky Mountain comfort and city sophistication. Serving “Fierce American Food,” Jimmy’s offers the finest-quality Steaks, Chops, Fresh Fish, Rotisserie, Crab Legs and much more. The desserts are down-home and delicious. Jimmy's also has a hand-selected collection of the best spirits, including an award-winning selection of top-shelf Tequilas and Mescals. Serving dinner from 5:30pm nightly. Big Daddy Lee and the Kingbees, Chicago-style blues every Friday, 10:30pm. Latin Dance party every Saturday after 10:30pm. Lively and local crowd. Proprietors: Jimmy Yeager and Grayson Stover. Email: jimmy@jimmysaspen.com or gstover550@hotmail.com

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Whether you’re craving delicious fresh sushi, creative Pan-Asian cuisine or a hopping bar atmosphere, Kenichi has what you want. Kenichi not only serves up exquisite dishes, it also boasts the largest sake list in the Rockies, private Tatami rooms and a hip, sophisticated ambiance. Specialties include Dynamite Shrimp, Seafood Lettuce Wraps, Colorado Lamb Chops and Pacific Halibut. Kenichi also offers catering for in-home functions and private parties. Open daily at 5:30pm. Reservations suggested.

Montagna's elegant dining room opens from the lobby of the Little Nell, Aspen's most exquisite and exclusive hotel, and the restaurant staff upholds the hotel's reputation for hospitality and attentive service. In Montagna's kitchen, chef Ryan Hardy serves a menu created from the freshest local ingredients, served with the care of an artisan and the skill of a globally trained master chef. Masterful preparations of fresh vegetables, handmade cheeses and preserves, and organic Colorado meats star in dishes that delight the mind as well as the palate. Montagna's wine program, headed by Master Sommelier Richard Betts, boasts more than 20,000 bottles and is consistently listed among the best in the world. Montagna is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Complimentary valet parking.

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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.

Summer: The Pine Creek Cookhouse serves exquisite gourmet meals in spectacular surroundings with breath-taking views of the Elk Mountain Range. Enjoy healthy lunches on the sunny deck or wild game and fresh seafood as the sun goes down. The Pine Creek Cookhouse welcomes groups of all sizes and hosts a variety of private functions including weddings, luncheons, barbeques and corporate events. Located 11 miles up Castle Creek Road in Ashcroft. Reservations recommended for lunch and dinner.
Winter: Ashcroft is the premiere cross-country area in the nation with miles of groomed trails. The towering 14,000-foot peaks of the Elk Mountains surround this pristine valley. Spectacular ski terrain offers something for everybody with dedicated trails for snowshoers. Phone the King Cabin for information, rentals, and lessons, (970) 925-1971. The legendary Pine Creek Cookhouse has been recreated in a spectacular new log cabin. This renowned restaurant serves gourmet lunches and dinners. Enjoy an Aspen winter tradition with a guided cross-country ski or snowshoe tour by miner's lamp or a romantic sleigh ride to the Cookhouse. Lunches begin at noon. Dinner tours begin at 6:30pm. Luxury backcountry cabin rental also available. Reservations (970) 925-1044.

"The first and greatest of necessities is food, which is the condition of life and existence." – Plato's Republic, Book 2 Elevate your palate to new heights, with appealingly diverse, freshly prepared offerings in picturesque settings. Enjoy an Olympian view with the sun setting on the Rockies while you are treated to the finest and most eclectic dining in Aspen. Prepared by their Executive Chef Jason Mayle, Plato's menu offers a simple but contemporary cuisine based upon Colorado and international culinary influences. Chef Mayle and his team take the time to choose the perfect seasonal ingredients to make your meal a truly memorable one.

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Steeped in Victorian elegance with a menu influenced by the tastes of the wild, this intimate restaurant offers an absolutely Aspen dining experience. Set in a quaint Victorian house complete with lace curtains heavy wooden furniture, an individually selected adjustable antique lamps at each table, Poppies has earned its reputation as the most romantic restaurant in town. Poppies' creations are rich, indulgent, perhaps best described as rustic Provencal with a Colorado flair. The food is as nuanced as traditional French but takes its inspiration from the mountains and is infused with the bounty of the forest—wild mushrooms, berries, game, fresh fish and more. "The best Steak au Poivre in town"—the late Ed Bradley • CBS 60 Minutes Located in a quiet neighborhood a few blocks from downtown, Poppies captures the essence of Aspen in its elegant, historic setting and gourmet Colorado cuisine. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 6–10:30 pm.

At Ruth’s Chris Steak House, you’ll always find exceptional steaks, selected from the top 2% of the country’s beef -- broiled in 1800-degree ovens and served sizzling on 500 degree plates, every bite is hot and delicious. Wonderful, fresh seafood specials, extensive wine list and enticing bar menu all night long. Join us at our beautiful, two-level dining room or on our outdoor patio and balcony seating with the best views of Aspen Mountain. Live entertainment Thursday-Sunday, four nights a week. Dinner served from 5pm. Now open for lunch from 11:30-2:30pm daily. Full bar, handicapped accessible, AE, DC, MC, V, traveler’s checks accepted. Reservations strongly recommended. 447 East Cooper St., corner of Galena and Cooper. (970) 925-1167 It’s warm, it’s welcoming, and it’s elegant, without ever being stuffy!

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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 award winning wine list (Wine Spectator Award of Excellence). 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.

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Willow Creek Bistro is a contemporary Colorado-American Bistro; they focus on Decadent Comfort Food using Local and Regional ingredients, combined w/ traditional methods of cooking. They specialize in Colorado and Rocky Mountain game meats and fresh fish flown in daily. Enjoy themed food and wine dinners from around the world on select Thursdays for five courses of exquisite cuisine perfectly paired with exceptional wines for $75 per person. Or, reserve a seat nightly at the Chef's Corner for an up close and personal adventure with the Chefs of Willow Creek Bistro as they create a menu tailored specifically to your requests and desires. Willow Creek Bistro is open Wednesday through Sunday for breakfast from 7am -10:30am; lunch from 11am-2pm; and dinner from 5:30pm-9pm. Join Chef Jami and his team for an unforgettable, first class dining experience in Decadent Comfort Food.

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