Aspen is a beautiful mountain town with a lot of dining options to suit different tastes and budgets. Whether you are looking for a cozy bistro, a trendy sushi bar, or a classic steakhouse, you can find it in Aspen. Here are some of the best places to eat in Aspen, according to various sources:
- White House Tavern: This popular spot serves American cuisine with a twist, such as crispy chicken sandwiches, kale and quinoa salads, and deviled eggs. The tavern has a cozy and rustic atmosphere, and is known for its friendly service and delicious cocktails.
- The Artisan Restaurant in Snowmass in the Stone Bridge Inn has a fresh menu and many off-menu options.
- Have lunch at Woody Creek Tavern, in "downtown" Woody Creek. This is the former haunt of the late great Hunter S. Thompson. It's about 15 miles from Aspen.
- Crystal Palace Theatre Restaurant, Well worth a visit. They serve a gourmet dinner followed by cabaret revue of political satire which is quite a hoot. The Cabaret is fun, even for Dinner Theater Skeptics. Closes forever on April 12th 2008. still open just no show.. only dinner
- The Pine Creek Cookhouse, 20 minutes south of Aspen on Castle Creek Road, [http://www.pinecreekcookhouse.com[/url]. It is worth the trip down a beautiful valley to the elegant log cabinesque building. Their food is very fresh, on the gourmet side, and not overly expensive. Reservations recommended. Highly recommended to stop in for lunch after a morning hike to one of the many great trails in the area such as Cathedral Lake.
- The Hickory House, located on the bend towards the entrance to Aspen on Main Street Tourists are often crowded out by the locals, drawn by fabulous barbecue and huge, hearty breakfasts. If you're lucky enough to be in Aspen for Thanksgiving, turn out for annual Hickory House freebie: turkey, with all the trimmings, and all gratis.
- The J-Bar is one of Aspen's favorite watering holes. Located at the luxurious Hotel Jerome
- The Garden Terrace at the Hotel Jerome features a relaxed ambiance and unique cuisine and breathtaking views of Aspen Mountain.
- Jacob’s offers diverse Colorado cuisine with alpine influence that is prepared from wholesome natural ingredients professionally executed from scratch.
