Blown away by French Alpine Bistro. Absolutely stunning charm - intimate, dark, and very European…read morefeeling. The staff was so accommodating and welcoming even when we didn't have reservations. For food, we got the fondue for the table with potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, apples, schnitzel, and crusty bread. The cocktail we got was called the Pink Panther and it was not only beautiful, but also delicious. It was such a fun dinner experience. The entrees looked amazing and the menu was vast. Overall, I'd go back here in a heartbeat, it was fantastic!

My wife took me here because we love the decor and the "feel" of the restaurant. The menu also…read morelooked really good. Since we were only stopping by for a drink and a quick bite we sat at the bar. BIG MISTAKE. The bar looks in on the kitchen and it was incredibly messy. Not, "busy night and organized chaos" messy but scraps of food and wrappers everywhere on the floor messy. To their credit someone was actively cleaning but at one point she was cleaning next to the prep table and pulled out an obviously old container with mystery sauce in it and showed it to the cooks as if to say "whoa, how long was this back here!?!?" The whole experience was pretty gross so we cut it short and left. Sadly very underwhelming

Great Ski in & ski out restaurant in Aspen Colorado ! Loved the views and the food was great! You…read moredefinitely need a reservation before going here they were turning away walk ins. During our lunch we had a prefix menu of $75 per person, not sure if it's like that all the time or just the weekend we were there. Pricey for what it is but I assume because of the views and experience. During our meal someone went around offering sunscreen, felt very accommodating. Be prepared to ski blue runs going to and from the restaurant with no exceptions! There are signs before you go up the ski lift.

Amazing! Loved it! What a fun experience! Servers were fantastic! I had the Veuve plus the Raclette…read moreand an amazing dessert experience! EXCELLENT!!

Ambiance - packed during brunch, offers indoor and outdoor seating…read more Service - restaurunt seated my group of 7 after about a 20 min wait, drinks came out quickly but food did take some time to come Food - eggs with benefits (eggs were almost fully cooked), hashbrowns were extra crispy

The food was 5-star. The service was 3-star…read more LOVED the Power Flow salad. Amazing!!! I ordered w/o tomatoes. I would go back just for this salad!! I also loved the vibe. We sat outside and the music was great!!! Great vibe! The service. Not that friendly and kind of off. Took a while. They might have been understaffed. I would definitely return. Maybe just an off day with staffing.

The truffle fries were amazing, but the charcuterie board was okay. The cocktails were fun--my…read moreapple pie flavored one was great but I would've preferred it without the whipped cream. The playlist and DJ last Friday was great, but the overall vibes were more chill than expected, maybe because it's still early in the season. The view of the slopes is so nice. We got there around ~2:30 on a Friday and waited over an hour for a table outside, which we didn't mind because we were able to run some other errands in town.

I used to love the place because they had the BEST STEAK SANDWICH ever like omg it was so good. But…read morethey took it off the menu!!!! So I got the waygu bolognese which was fine but not anywhere near $40 like that feels like a scam. I get its waygu but i could've gotten the same tasting bolognese at City Market. But I would've paid $100 for that steak sandwich though. Ugh. Petition to bring BACK THE SANDWHICH!!! I'll stand outside Ajax with a sign that says STEAK SANDWICH I miss it so much. Service was GREAT though our waiter was super kind and nice.

We were really looking forward to our meal at Swiss Chalet, but it ended up being such a…read moredisappointing experience that we kept talking about it for days afterward--unfortunately not in a good way. The cheese fondue was not what we expected at all. I've had fondue several times in the past, but it was nothing like what I've had before. The one we ordered--supposedly the mildest option on the menu according to our server--was overwhelmingly pungent, and the sour note completely threw us off. The meat fondue was also underwhelming. The flame was too low, and the meat pieces were large and thick, so they took forever to cook, which made the whole experience feel slow and frustrating. The interior and concept are cute, but the food simply didn't live up to the price or the hype. I wouldn't recommend this place.

Swiss Chalet fondue night was less "charming Alpine experience" and more "hostage situation with…read morecheese." Let's start with the ambiance: if you've ever wondered what it would be like to stare into bubbling hot oil while questioning life choices, congratulations--this is your place. At one point the oil literally splattered into my eye. Nothing like being physically assaulted by your dinner to really set the mood. But wait... it gets better. Somewhere between dodging flying grease and trying to figure out whether I was supposed to cook my food or sacrifice it to the fondue gods, we discovered a $50 cakeage fee... ...on a cake we ordered THROUGH the restaurant. I cannot overstate how ridiculous that is. It's like buying a car and being charged a "sitting fee" for using the seats. We think we eventually got the charge removed, but only after negotiations that felt like reenacting the end of World War II. Diplomats probably reached peace treaties faster than we got our check corrected. So if you're looking for an adrenaline-filled dining adventure featuring potential eye injuries, baffling fees, and negotiations worthy of a military strategist... Swiss Chalet is absolutely for you. If you're looking for a relaxing fondue dinner? Run.

Mawa's Kitchen in Aspen was a standout experience for me. I ordered the oxtail and honestly was…read moreblown away rich, deeply flavorful, and cooked to a level of tenderness that made it hard to put down. It was also my first time trying Ethiopian influenced food, and it felt like a great introduction. The dish had warmth, depth, and a kind of layered spice profile that felt both new and comforting at the same time. Overall, a really memorable meal in Aspen especially the oxtail, which alone is worth going for.

Wow! We loved Mawas! It was so good we came back for lunch before our flight. It's within walking…read moredistance of the airport on the Aspen Business complex tucked away. There is a sweet deck attached for eating outside, which we took advantage of the first time we went. The restaurant interior is just as charming, very clean and modern aesthetic, offering a lovely place to eat. The menu is fresh and wholesome ingredients. We got the same things both times, the Thai noodle salad and the tomato soup - both to die for !! So good. The second time we went we also got a cappuccino, which we regret not getting the first time. The staff is welcoming and super nice, the service was extremely fast and each time we were very well taken care of. We found out that Mawas is a Michelin guide restaurant which is hugely notable on how good this place is. You definitely won't regret going to Mawas kitchen.

this is one of those spots you don't rush into…read more you kind of arrive at it walked in and it felt like the room had already started without us which is usually a good sign here low lighting, wood everywhere, tables close but not crowded. upstairs doing the private club thing, downstairs handling dinner like it's been doing it for a long time sat down and just ordered what belongs burrata, pasta, something with truffle that felt necessary in the moment and still did later everything came out composed. not trying to impress. just correct in a way that assumes you understand what you're looking at you notice people around you either know the room or are doing a very good job pretending both groups get treated the same which is part of the system there's a point where time stops moving in a normal way. no one checking phones. no one asking how long anything is taking. it just unfolds server had that quiet confidence. didn't catch the name but i think it was barron sawyer. didn't need to say much. nothing required clarification stepped outside after and cooper felt louder than it had earlier which usually means the room did its job five stars this is where you go when the night is already working and you don't want to interrupt it

Casa Tua feels like stepping into a chic private Italian home tucked into the mountains…read more The restaurant itself is gorgeous -- candlelit, romantic, and incredibly cozy with multiple intimate dining rooms. It's one of those places where the atmosphere alone sets the tone for a special night. The food is refined but comforting. The truffle pasta is phenomenal and the branzino was perfectly prepared -- light, fresh, and full of flavor. Service was polished and professional without feeling stiff. The staff made great wine suggestions and the pacing of the meal was perfect. Casa Tua manages to feel both exclusive and welcoming at the same time, which is rare. One of the most memorable dinners we had in Aspen.

I am so happy that we decided to try Fondue at home! Not only was the food delicious it was such a…read morefun activity. We had Cheese and Steak Fondue for 9 in our condo. There was plenty of food, even some leftovers! The sauces were excellent. We will be doing this every year!

Amazing. Great food, great chef Dave. easy... will do it every time I'm in vail…read more A++++

For reference my 5 star experience was in the gondola. Highly recommend doing this though while in…read moreVail! Definitely felt like I was back in a Switzerland ski town! The gondola is cool because we had our own speak to play whatever we pleased! It felt very private and intimate which I really enjoyed. I loved the decor throughout the restaurant and our gondola had cute little touches as well. For example they had a coo coo clock that when off every hour. For drinks I tried their feuerzangenbowle and the muled wine. My husband got a Hugo spritz and jagertee. I loved my drinks the feuerzangenbowle uses flambé which was so cool!, it's pretty similar to the muled wine. Muled wine is always a favorite of mine when the weather gets cold! Our server was awesome and super attentive. He answered any questions we had and was very friendly. The gondolas have a set menu we ended up ordering more that was on the set menu since I wanted fondue and my husband wanted the raclette. We added on a fondue, ordered the raclette that came on our fixed menu and added on steak, along with the pretzel that comes as an appetizer. The food was really good, I think it is also just so cozy and suiting for the cold weather! Fondue and raclette are also just such a fun way to dine! Highly recommend and definitely will be back just to try the standard experience too without the gondola.

Server Diego was great! Kind of tight seating on the patio but we loved it. Alpenrose Pilsner in…read morethe big mug was perfect for our meal. The feuerzangenbowle is a fun, warm drink with mulled wine and they will light the rum-soaked sugar cube. Slightly limited on options if you don't eat pork but you will find something like the salad with chicken schnitzel to get your schnitzel fix. The spätzle that came with the pork schnitzel was amazing. This was a fun place to come and on our next trip to Vail would like to try the apple strudel dessert that I did not have room for this time.

I was there for a cancer charity last month and ordered a Casamigos tequila and soda and was…read morecharged $60 (more than double the price of the drink) by the bartender. I called the following day, the manager was extremely hostile over the phone, I was transferee to the bartender who said he would process a refund. The refund was never processed.

We had a killer time at the Caribou Club! This place rocks and I really love it! It was like being…read moreback at St. Tropez at Les Caves du Roi. The Caribou Club opened its doors in 1990 as Aspen's first members-only club, offering fine dining, an impressive wine list, bar and nightclub. The cuisine is elegant, sophisticated yet approachable. The staff was impressive with a great and friendly sommelier who made you feel at home with old friends! They have a great focus and attention to details to ensure a classy and feutre experience. The food was absolutely fantastic with one of the best rack of lamb I ever had. Their heavy load garlic cheese bread is a local fav! The line to get in was long and you need to be invited by a member. Then magically the tables are removed and the place transformed into a magical night club where old friends can rock the casbah with a beautiful cowboy/cowgirl crowd! What a cool place! I had the best time at the Caribou! We will be back!!!