Yum yum yum One of the best onion soups I've had. The food was excellent and so was the service. The staff was so friendly and service was excellent. Everything our party ordered was delicious. One better than the other. Steak was tender. Burger was very tasty. Just a note, wait time was over an hour but well worth it. read more

Great food and great service I highly recommend this place to all. Onion soup was amazing and steak I ordered was amazingly out of this world Yeah I go back anytime. read more

Really liked this place. Amazing food and very nice waiters. Great cocktails. Strongly recommend tomato soup with the garlic grilled cheese bread on the side, the wagyu double cheeseburger and the truffle fries. The waiter Clarisa was amazing server. read more

Ajax Tavern - The double Ajax Wagyu Double Cheeseburger* - New American Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

Awesome place to grab a bite at the bottom of Ajax! Lobster is tasty and the crushed avocado is a MUST with so many flavors going on in the background. Get the onion soup and Lobster cakes as a main giving you 2 cakes! Drinking? Get Tito's Strawberry Lemonade...YUM! My family got the wagyu double burgers and they looked great! I am not sure there is anything you would not want to try for lunch or dinner! read more

Ajax Tavern - Chillin out on the patio! Get a Tito's Strawberry Lemonade!!!! - New American Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

Jordan was great and a big reason for my 5 star review. Super attentive to my girls. Brought our little pup a bowl of water. Another server helped by taking our order as she noticed we waited quite awhile to place our order. A little bit goes a long ways. They helped each other which made for a better experience. The tuna tartar was our favorite. Kids loved the truffle parm fries. The arugula beet salad was also good. Wouldn't mind returning. Surprised with the low reviews. We went to another popular restaurant nearby for dinner the night before, paid triple the price $700+ for 2 adults and 2 kids and food was terrible. Keep it up Ajax! read more

we came here for the end of season party. and we got the buffet that included the double waygu cheeseburger and sides (which included truffle fries, chicken enchilada, string beans, grilled mushrooms, guacamole, i could go on). i don't eat beef burgers, but the ajax burger .... it was amaziiiiiing). the truffle fries were amazing as well, they were my second fave. i did not have a bad experience with the food here at all. read more

First night in Aspen and hoping to find college football on tv while we had a beer and dinner. The staff went out of their way to put our Clemson Syracuse game on! Another couple at bar had a son at Clemson and were happy the game was on as well! Ajax's cheeseburger and house salad with citrus dressing was delicious! They took good care of us and their beer selection was good too! read more

We love the environment of Ajax and it's a great location. The hostesses were not very welcoming, but our waitress was great. We had drinks on the patio and their truffle fries - loved them and were gone instantly! However, a little pricy. Since it's a transitional month, the heaters are not set up yet because the umbrellas are up. However, if it gets cold, they offer blankets for you to use. We will definitely return, largely due to the ambience of the patio and location! read more

First, Ajax is requiring vaccination proof to enter. Fabulous! I totally support this policy! Second, the food and service are outstanding! We went twice during our 5 day stay in Aspen. We enjoyed the French onion soup (tasty), wagyu burger (delicious), truffle fries (yummy), cauliflower cheesy appetizer (delectable), and Mexican lager beer ( refreshing)! You can't go wrong with this restaurant's incredible view of the ski mountain! Enjoy! read more

The service and view is fantastic, but the food was extremely disappointing. The lobster roll was an insane price ($58), and ended up being very small with stale bread and bland, cold lobster. Fries are hard to mess up but they disappointed as well, as did the cocktails. The onion soup and salad were decent, but overall I can't believe they get away with these prices for such low quality food and drinks. There are so many better options in Aspen. read more

Truffle fries are fantastic!!!! Service was great, and patio was so refreshing. Must dine in Aspen. read more

Nice place, the service was very friendly and good. We went for dinner. We were 4 and ordered the onion soup that was really good! The cauliflower gratin was awesome. I recommend the cauliflower as a starter or side. The bolognese pappardelle was great too. The salmon nicoise was good, too small though. The place is located right next to the gondola. We had a cheesecake for dessert. I had better cheesecakes. The taste of the cheesecake was okay but nothing wow. read more

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Very nice atmosphere, albeit with a slightly overpriced menu. Service was fantastic and our waiter was great. The farro salad with pomegranate seeds and sweet potatoes was DELICIOUS, unique, and huge in serving size - maybe my favorite dish of the night. It was so filling I couldn't even finish my entree. The salmon nicoise was perfectly cooked with CRISPY skin, just how I like it. The porchetta sandwich and burger were good (not great) and came with a heaping serving of fries (most of which were overcooked and way too crunchy). read more

Ajax Tavern - Salmon Niçoise - New American Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

Adults loved their dinner. Burgers, truffle fries, pasta, salads. Kids not so much. Pasta was watery.

This is now hands down the worst restaurant in Aspen. I originally booked two tables, at 330pm the restaurant called to confirm, yet when my husband arrived 5 minutes before us, they sat him at one table, next to the service area and the trash cans. The patio was 50% empty, yet they managed to put their second-largest party at one small table with the least attractive view. When I arrived and pointed out that I asked for two tables, they offered to move us, but it was too late because my husband had after sat down and ordered. That was annoying in and of itself but I was willing to let it go and enjoy the meal, but then the food arrived and the worst was yet to come. I ordered a salmon 'medium' it arrived raw and undercooked, and almost all the food was oversalted, the side salads specifically were so over-salted they were literally inedible. The service was equally misguided, we had a total of 4 different people servicing our table during the meal yet not one of them was attentive. As soon as they took the order and delivered the food they disappeared. If we needed anything, we had to hunt someone down, waving our arms at the two hosts standing at the podium doing absolutely nothing but chatting with each other. On top of the bad hosting, and inedible food, they charge $30 for a hamburger that they can't even cook to the customer's preference because "we don't temperature check our hamburgers becuase the patties are so thin so they come out medium to medium-well done" There are literally not enough words to describe how terrible our meal was from start to finish. I've been coming to Aspen for 23 years and Ajax Tavern has gone downhill literally and figuratively. I will never give them another dime of my money. I highly recommend that you avoid this restaurant, as well as the headache the manager brings in the form of an apology followed by ZERO compensation to rectify terrible service and inedible food. read more

Good truffle fries at the base of the ski lifts. Great food and good service. Everything was delicious.

Positive: Great food and drinks. Nice views. Negative: Slooooow service (wasn't even busy). read more

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A bunch of kids running a restaurant, if you have patience you should be ok. Food was decent service was awful. There are definitely better places to spend your money in Aspen. read more

Not sure how this place made it onto the Eater lists. This is Applebees but make it apres ski. Salty, greasy, limited vegetarian options, sad drinks. read more

staff was incredibly kind and accommodating -- we originally sat outside but it started to get windy and they moved us inside. we were on a little bit of a time crunch and just stopped by for a quick bite, the food came out quickly and it was amazing. the kale & caesar salad with salmon was 5/5. and do ourself a favor and order the truffle fries! read more

Ajax Tavern - Wagyu Steak Sandwich. Kale & Quinoa Caesar w/ Salmon - New American Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

I will give 3 starts to their burger ! Small and delicious, thanks God given that is a $40 burger with fries! Haha well is Aspen as well ! Service is horrible FYI read more

The food here is amazing! The gazpacho was so tasteful and I love the jicama in it. We also ordered the chicken for our entree which was perfectly cooked with really fun flavors. Highly recommend- we will be back! read more

When you can't afford the other restaurants in Aspen, then come to Ajax Tavern for comfort and overpriced dinner. $17 for grilled cheese and tomato soup, it was fine but $17??? I guess its better than spending $40 for a thumb sized piece of fish elsewhere. Its a pretty busy spot probably cause its opened late on the weekend and has food that appeals to the average person and family. Its basically an East Coast diner with a Aspen touch and good service. The menu is all over the place which makes it tough to really pin point what their speciality is, are they comfort? Is it local? Is it Tex-Mex? Gordon Ramsay would've loved this place o_O read more

I had the French onion soup and truffle fries which were AMAZING!!! However I found the menu to be pretty limited compared to other restaurants in the area so we left and went elsewhere. Also, I know "COVID" has something to do with this but we sat down and were seriously the ONLY patrons in the restaurant and we were told we had a one hour limit. LOL ok bye. read more

I was in town recently for a vacation. I stopped by on a whim and I'm very glad that I did. The food was great but my server Danielle was amazing. I told her it was my first time there and she went above and beyond to make sure I felt welcome and comfortable. Her knowledge of the menu was extensive and she helped me find the perfect meal for myself. She is a credit to your establishment and I will highly recommend you to everyone I know and make sure they ask for Danielle when they get there read more

The food is phenomenal, atmosphere and service are great, very cool views and outdoor seating! We each got the French onion soup and were extremely satisfied, and also tried the Cauliflower Au Gratin which was INCREDIBLE (and vegan)! The cauliflower was super crispy and the cashew cheese melted into the cauliflower making each bite super delish. The complimentary bread and dip was also a nice touch! Would for sure go back. read more

Ajax Tavern - Onion Soup Gratinée - New American Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

What a great meal and a beautiful setting. The staff made us feel so welcome especially Emery at the hostess stand! who kept everything moving smoothly at a. busy Friday lunch!! read more

We had a great lunch experience yesterday. I put our name on the waitlist at 11:15AM and it was a 45 min wait, so plan accordingly if you want outdoor seating on a bluebird day. We had the lobster tail, regular fries (kids weren't into truffle), the wagyu cheeseburger, wagyu bolognese, and the charcuterie board. Everyone was happy with their meals. It is Aspen, and a ski-in-ski-out location right next to the gondola, so it may be pricier than other options but the food was delicious and the location was excellent. read more

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Do not take your kids to this place. Apparently it is ok to curse out children and women at the Ajax tavern. As we were walking out after lunch at Ajex tavern my wife and kids were yelled at and threatened by a customer sitting down having a few too many drinks. The restaurant did nothing about it. I'm their words they are not responsible for guest behavior. We gave them more then enough time to go over the incident and follow up with us prior to posting this review. read more

Great dinner with delicious food. Reservation is highly recommended as the restaurant is always very busy. Staffs were nice to give us good suggestion on food selection and took care of us quite well. We came in winter night, therefore cannot take outside table to view the city but the atmosphere was warm enough. read more

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

I went here for dinner and I think it honestly might be better as a lunch spot. The truffle fries were awesome but the burger and salad that I got was very average. My group thought the food was pretty good but definitely not amazing. They had us seated in a lit up outdoor tent that was pretty cool. read more

Right down the path from the condo we stayed in and next to the gondola, is Ajax Tavern. If you only had to order one thing, it would absolutely have to be the truffle fries. This comes from a person who hates truffle oil and everything it stands for, but the fries are righteous. Fresh potatoes, fried to a crisp, and generously sprinkled with truffle oil and parmesan with a few flakes of parsley. Salty, soft on the inside, oh so satisfying. It's what I would want In-N-Out fries to taste like. (Bring on the comments!) Speaking of In-N-Out, it's no coincidence that their burgers try to mimic that classic west coast treat. Even the receipt reads the order as a Double-double. The burger is quite good, with a nice meaty flavor, soft slightly sweet bun, and just an overall excellent bite. Plus, one mustn't forget the cheese paper. As for the rest of the items we ate during our two visits to Ajax, I have nothing to write home about. The kale salad was bland, the side salad was wilted and limp, and it just kind of got more sad from there. Of course, the view of the mountains, beautiful weather, and good service is nothing to shake your nose at, but I say skip the rest of the menu, just get the burger and fries. read more

While in Aspen we were able to grab lunch on the patio at Ajax Tavern, and even though it started raining (what's new in CO this year) we were able to switch tables to a completely covered table and still enjoy the lovely patio. The menu was perfect for what we wanted for lunch but I can see how it may appear limited to others. We ordered the burger, added the truffle parmesan fries just because and the Salmon Nicoise salad. The burger was classic all the way with a double patty and all the accoutrements for a messy and mouthwatering burger. The truffle fries should be showcased on the Food Network; crispy thin fries topped with oodles of parmesan and dressed generously in truffle oil making each fry utterly delectable. The Salmon Nicoise salad was a refreshing plate of Bibb lettuce, caper berries, olives, potatoes, sun dried tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, anchovies with a creamy dressing. When I want a salad, this is the salad I dream of; the combination of ingredients was exquisite. The mountain views from the patio are breathtaking. The food is outstanding and the service is just okay (they could use some tweaking). The overall experience was delightful and I'd be happy to dine again when in Aspen next time. read more

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Last time we were in Aspen, we discovered this place and their rockin' happy hour deal: burger and a pint for $15. It was so delicious that we had dreamed of returning. Alas, we did. They still have the special but it was no longer special. The burger was way overcooked- not juicy at all and the fries were undercooked- al dente (though the seasoning was still terrific). Beers were still good. Great setting at the base of the mountain next to the gondola, but unfortunately we will have to find a new gem. read more

We've been here twice, once for happy hour because we were rather broke and once ordering whatever we wanted. Love the patio, great service and great food. Oh and great people watching. Can't wait to go back. read more

What a wonderful day we had on Ajax patio. The staff were so friendly and attentive. Our waiter recommended the gnocchi and fondue to start with a round of hibiscus Paloma's which were delicious and refreshing. Food was wonderful. They had a tent up and it was warm and cozy inside and we still got to see the skiers come down the mountain!! I would also like to mention that they were checking vaccination cards as well as the staff were all wearing masks so we felt very safe. Thank you for an amazing day Ajax tavern!! Keep up the great work!!! read more

Came with friends and sat outside. Pleasant wait staff. And good service Food was mediocre maybe a bad day for the chef or too busy. I had the pork chop which was edible. It was crusted in something sweet and a blend of spices. Not a good combo. The kale was fresh and slices of peach were fine. Dressing was light. It screamed for some acidity but none was forthcoming. There was a bed of sweet cookie style bread at the bottom. Dry. No purpose. Disjointed and not nice. Also shared some Mussels. Dry. Appeared steamed and then put in a bowl. Not great. Manager was nice and comped us for bad food but it was not a good experience. Return unlikely. read more

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

During the Summer - great outdoor bar area. limited bar menu. Had the oysters which were good and a $3 oyster special. Mac and cheese also tasty (but who could make bad mac and cheese?) read more

Ajax Tavern - Yum oysters - New American Near Me - Aspen, Colorado