Best apres' ever! Inside or outside is such a friendly and fun atmosphere with great food and good service!

Great place to go after skiing!! We got the tomato soup and grilled cheese which you can't go wrong, the soup wasn't made with cream and was very yummy. My sister and I spilt the French onion soup (honestly not that great especially since we got that soup at other restaurants during our trip) and we spilt the kale Cesar salad with no anchovies (this was very good)! Next time we will have to try the truffle fries since everyone was ordering them! We also got the amber draft beer which was super good and hit the spot after a ski day. read more

Ajax still has the very best well done truffle fries. Burgers are good. Skip the bloody Marys. Good location. Great apres ski for the mountain and has easy feel and people watching crowd. read more

Food....Eh, I'd rate it as Aspen version of bar food....intersting stuff on the menu, but keep in mind it IS bar food.... Drinks/AWESOME. Strong, and the service is quick! Great people watching location, moreso in the winter, where an occasional "movie star" can be seen...but in the summer the patio is nice to sit and have a beer. It is the place to be for Apres Ski! Anywhere else it's prob. 3 stars, but location location location! read more

This place is a must do at least once per vacation. We love coming here at the begining of our vacation to get in the snow mood! There is nothing better than sitting at the base of Aspen mountain enjoying a warm rum apple cider as people come in from a long run on a couple black diamons. I have tried quite a few things here, but as I'm sure you can see that they are known for their truffle fries. Be prepared to wait a couple of minutes if you want to sit inside, they are usually pretty busy. Especially if you come around the end of the ski day. read more

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Probably more like 3.5 stars, but the food is really, really good. Higher end Lunch type food here. Had the burger which was delicious, truffle fries were the best thing on the menu!! Had the tomato basil which was great also. Pass on the french onion soup. View is fantastic of the gondola and mountain. read more

Ajax Tavern - Burger and truffle fries w onion soup - New American Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

Being that this is a SkiCo owned restaurant, I am extremely disappointed. Food is great. Service is some of the worst I have had in Aspen. I frequent the Little Nell, and receive excellent service. I really want to love going to Ajax, due to food and outdoor ambiance, but the service is so bad that its always a hesitation. Slow and rude wait staff is the norm. Good/great food will never justify horrible service. With COVID changing the way we dine, I'm really surprised that the service hasn't improved. Right now Ajax is the only restaurant that never has a wait. That says it all. read more

What more can you ask for when you're sitting on a deck overlooking the Aspen mountains with a side of truffle fries and a glass of red vino? Love this spot! read more

Ajax Tavern - Ajax Truffle Fries and Steak - New American Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

We waited 2 hrs before seated. Initially being told its a 45 min wait, then it became one hour wait and then two hours. This could be avoided if we could make reservations for lunch, unfortunately we were told that they do not take lunch reservation but only walk in. There were a couple of empty tables when we waited, probably no shows. The frustration of waiting and worry ( cause we are also have other more important activities to do that day), made my rating reduced by 1. Despite the frustration, the food came out surprisingly good, like really good texture and well marinated and still has complex taste to it. We had the salmon nicoise, rotiserrie chicken (poulet roti), bolognese pasta (emma farms bolognese) and mussels pot (moules mariniere). These we think are well worth the price. Friends had wagyu double cheese burger, think it was so so. Overall, food were good, but not the wait. read more

the food love the staff here love the chefs love this place been here for 9 years with my family we come here I lot and we like to party I get the sprite is so good and we will keep coming back here very offten bar tenders Culter and Zach are excellent and all of the bar tenders I am here right here rn 603 February 1st bean here since 106 read more

Food was good but service was the worst I have had in Aspen. John was our waiter on the patio and was in a different universe. He openly admitted that he forgot about us. Water glasses were not filled till 5-10 min after we were seated. Then water glasses were left empty for over 30min till after i was done with my food. Asked twice to get then filled and felt like I had to yell across the patio to get John's attention for anything. My kids wanted chicken tenders after skiing and made a smart ass response to me that we are at a 5 star restaurant. This is not a 5 star restaurant don't kid your self. It's your customers that get you a five star rating. I would not come back and am disappointed that Veuve Clicquot is the sponsor on the patio at the restaurant this is not the service that is associated with this brand. I don't normally write reviews on service like this I just let it be. But this singular time John pissed me off so much I had to. I work with reps from Veuve and would like to have the sponsorship removed as this place is not worthy of any title. Sorry for the rants for those reading but you get the idea go somewhere else don't waste your money or time as this place. This place ruined my mood for the whole afternoon. read more

Excellent food! And the server, Hunter, was The atmosphere was wonderful! Full of vibrant energy! read more

the mussels were amazing, they seemed to be endless as we still couldn't finish all of them at the end of the meal. You also can't go wrong with the truffle fries and French onion soup! Great portion sizes, great view of Aspen mountain, and great service experience. read more

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What was once a great patio for Apres Ski is no more. Now they just tell you to go away so that they can close the patio. The management has lost their business sense. read more

My family and I are visiting Aspen, and this was our second time eating at Ajax. We loved the cauliflower gratin!! It is not to be missed. Our server Jordan was also very kind and helpful when we asked about some other Aspen restaurants. read more

Ajax Tavern - Ajax Truffle Fries - New American Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

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Worst meal I've ever had in ant restaurant! Believe the negative reviews, because they're 100% accurate!! My family has been in the restaurant business for 40 years and I have never felt such a disappointment. I love great restaurants and have never left a bad review, but our dinner tonight was the most overpriced, awful food, so hear it is. After reading all the bad reviews, I decided to go with the safe option of tomato soup and grilled cheese. Well, I should have just eaten elsewhere, because it was the worst grilled cheese and the most sour tomato soup I've ever had in my life. I would have been better off with a can of Campbell's Soup and making my own grilled cheese! Two of my family members got the special and they were equally disappointed. I would just say don't believe the hype the location is great that the restaurant is awful and the service is no better.. read more

Very disappointing experience at Ajex Tavern. We set up a reservation about a month ago for dinner so we could sit out on their outdoor patio and enjoy the view of the mountains. When we arrived they had a private party on the patio blasting music. Everyone else sitting on the patio that wasn't part of the private party seemed very annoyed. I heard several people complaining. We asked the host what time the party was going to be done. He told us it was supposed to have been done at 5pm. It was already 6pm at that point. The manager came out and said the party should be done in 15 minutes, but couldn't guarantee it. We cancelled our reservation and went to The Garden at the Hotel Jerome. Please don't book reservations if your going to have really loud and obnoxious music blasting outside. It doesn't make for an enjoyable experience for your other guests. read more

Had a great dinner here with my family. Raymond and Milan were awesome and made us feel right at home! They were very helpful in answering all our questions about the menu, the town, and the local lifestyle. They made us want to move here! The food was amazing as well. Must try to truffle fries!! We will be back! read more

The food was decent and over hyped. But I am writing this review because the service was atrocious. Not just one rude employee, but we had five different horrible experiences with different employees to the point where we almost walked out multiple times. read more

THE apres ski place to see and be seen in Aspen. At the foot of the lift, most people have on ski boots in the afternoon. Maybe the best outdoor dining at any ski place. Plan to order food if you take a table. They have short bar for drinks only, but it's crowded. Food is modern american. Well prepared and priced in range for a fancy ski town. But the people watching....well.....fantastic. read more

Great food, especially for being right at the base of the mountain. We had sandwiches and tomato soup which comes with grilled cheese. It was delicious! Definitely going back to try the rest of the menu. Went back and had the tagliatelle and chocolate fondue. Still think this place is awesome. read more

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SIYA is outstanding kind delightful made great suggestions attentive and made the whole experience fabulous

My fiancé and I were traveling to Aspen to scout out places to cater for our wedding. And this place seemed popular so we figured we would try it out. When we got there we noticed its was dark, loud, and a small space not really a nice atmosphere. Our server took a while to get to us. My drink was great, I got the strawberry lemonade . And looking at the menu the options where pricy and limited. We where practically almost done with our drinks by the time we ordered our food. We ordered the truffle fries and roast chicken. The truffle fries were in a huge portion which is good considering your paying $20 for them. They had way to much parmesan though. That's literally all they tasted like. And I was not impressed with the roast chicken, the chicken tasted like it was a rotisserie chicken from Walmart and the mashed potatoes were like box mashed potatoes. I don't think we will ever come back here. read more

Cauliflower Gratin were amazing. Kale Salad and French onion soup were delicious. Would totally recommend.

Great ambiance but the food is just okay. I've been several times and the consistency in the food and the service is all over the board. All Aspen restaurants are understaffed but this one is also underwhelming when it comes to the food. read more

One of the best burgers I've ever had definitely worth the price, get the truffle fries, you won't regret it

Was so looking forward to coming to the tavern, lucky enough to get seated immediately! We waited just over 15 minutes and walked out bc a server never came to our table. Pretty crappy considering you have an hour time limit at the table! Very disappointing read more

I went there for lunch during a very busy day. Regardless of the fact, my waitress was very accommodating and attentive. At times where she couldn't be, Jorge the manager would step in and help. Jorge was very hospitable, caring and easy going. From my observations at lunch, I believe he has great leadership skills and this is reflected in his team. Thank you Jorge and your staff for everything!! You all made my lunch great. Will be returning soon!!!! read more

Great experience at Ajax! The restaurant is near the gondalas with great views of the mountain. Our drinks were tasty. The truffle fries were a MUST! We all enjoyed the wagyu cheeseburger, shawarma sandwich, and pasta. Great vibes. read more

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The WORST TREATMENT i have received as a US Veteran. We waited in line for about 90 minutes just to be LIED TOO. The attention was horrible and we were horribly discriminated againist. To all non whites please stay away from this establishment. I suggest they use the Ajax logo to clean the home school teachings. I am US Army Sgt (R). Terrible management read more

Best spot in Aspen for Apres Ski...everyone knows that. Yes, it's a bit of a scene, and yes, you have to get there early if you want a table. But the view is great, the people-watching is even better and they usually have a pretty good DJ playing during ski season for Apres Ski from Thursday thru Sunday. Insider Tip- don't do what I did and order a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne for $25, when you can buy a whole bottle of Veuve for only $100. That price is unreal, and a steal! A bottle of Veuve will cost you $50 in a wine store, so at only a 1x markup, in Aspen, is crazy cheap. You usually see Veuve on menus for like $150 or more. Overall, you can't go wrong here. Even people who are non-skiers should come here for Apres Ski as it's so fun! Highly Recommend! read more

Ajax is in a prime location at the foot of Aspen mountain, so one could understand why it's such a dynamite après ski spot. Unfortunately with a busy crowd comes an even more overwhelmed staff that doesn't visit your table until about 20 minutes after bring seated. I would hate to think their service suffers, because they think that due to their sweet location they don't need to maintain the quality of customer service to retain guests. Think how much better the experience would be for customers if it was all good things (location, service, food, ambiance) all rolled into one?! The steep prices would be a little more justified, too. Don't just do it to get by. The food is pretty delightful. The truffle parm fries are perfectly cooked and seasoned and their salad menu is on par, as well as their cocktail list. All in all, if you're ready to pay but be in the middle of the action - then you should enjoy! read more

This is the most bustling place on Aspen mountain for lunch. It has a nice mix of skiers and fashionistas all looking to sun themselves on the deck or warm up inside with an order of truffle fries. During the busy season, waits are horrendous-seriously over an hour for lunch. But order a drink, enjoy the people watching and hang out. Food is pretty solid without being remarkable. The tomato soup with "cheese bread" is pretty comforting and the Moroccan chicken had great flavor and is accompanied by a farro salad with almonds. French onion soup is neither the best nor worst I've had and supposedly they have a great burger. Bottom line: if you are in Aspen, you have to come here at least once, even if only for Après. read more

Good food, good seating and ambience, pretty expensive though. Also one of the hostess' were a bit rude at first. But our waiter was excellent, also the fries were good read more

Stopped in to have a drink with baby, she wanted a glass of Cabernet. The bar tender said; "there were three available" she said: "sound good" and the bar tender of course chose the most ridiculously expensive glass without making mention of price, needless to say her and I both were in shock at $52.00 for one glass of wine. Thanks, Rob for sticking it to us without notice. I'm still in shock over a $65.00 bill for a beer and a glass of wine. I hate being taken advantage of and Rob, don't be that guy, it's just not cool. read more

Mussels were saturated in butter, milk and pepper. Repulsive waste of money. They brought us the wrong order. 1/2 order is $10.00, we asked for the full order. The way the dimwit waitress explained to us the difference between a full order and half order this way: "Well it's like a full order is a dozen and a half order is around half that which you get a lot more if you order the full order"? DUHHHH WHAT? She won't be attending MIT next semester. She made a comment that they serve dogs better than they do people. I was not sure where that comment came from and left wondering if she was on drugs? The wine pour was approximately of a glass and as I recall $12 for the Sauv Blanc. We complained and never saw her again. Someone else brought the check. She had a boy's name. I wish I'd saved the check because I really wanted to call to complain. The table next to us with 5 people had the same issues and just made jokes with us about the farce of service and putrid expensive food. The only good thing about the Ajax Tavern is the view. So buy a bottle of wine, have a picnic 20 yards away on the mountain and spare yourself the torture of bad service and expensive poorly done food. HELLO.....management....corporate ownership....I am reaching out to you. Service sucks in Aspen. What don't you understand about the customer's desire to be served by staff that fall all over themselves trying to please the persons aka customers.....with the money, thirst and hunger. read more

They were out of the ribeye. Absolute disaster. Nothing else on the menu really jumped out at me, and I was being a pain the ass- my wife and I almost got in a fight in the restaurant :P So I ordered the chicken. Her eyes went wide. I NEVER order chicken in a restaurant unless it's fried to oblivion. This chicken. This fucking chicken. Good god. Best chicken ever. Everything else is fine, service, atmosphere, yadda yadda yadda. CHICKEN. GOOD. read more

It is ok. Think it is more hype than anything. Outside section was closed because of winter conditions. Think I would have been more impressed outside watching skiers come down. It is very lively. read more

Do you like grease, butter, and fat? (And I ask that lovingly) Well pull up a chair! :) My advice is to get the fondue to share as a group and just get a few appetizers for the group afterwards. The fondue is very filling and can be a meal in itself. If you do order an entree, follow Kyle W's advice and order the chicken. My. God. The. Chicken. The hands down "winner" of our table (we each tried what the others had ordered). Chicken chicken chicken. Hands down best dish we had. Other items were mediocre-to-bad. I think they tried hard but I won't go out of my way to go back. BUT IF I DO GO BACK, I'LL GET THE CHICKEN. read more

Didn't try the food, though the service is lukewarm... Aspen service is all kind of like this, though, as most servers are just wishing they were cruising down the slopes, especially so for the Tavern servers, right at the base of the mountain. Like others have said, people watching is great here. read more