reservation was late which is usually a mistake in this town because you either lose momentum or…read moregain too much of it walked in and the place was already fully operational two levels, sushi bar locked in, upstairs doing something a little more serious, downstairs moving fast. people positioned in a way where they can see and be seen but also pretend that's not what's happening sat down and ordered correctly which matters here yellowtail jalapeño showed up first and immediately reset expectations. not complicated. just exact. same with the black cod. that dish has been on the menu long enough that nobody needs to talk about it anymore. it just arrives and ends a portion of the conversation that's kind of the rhythm of the place food comes out and you adjust room gets louder but never loses control. sake moving. plates turning. people checking each other out without moving their heads you look around and realize nobody is experimenting. everyone is ordering like they've done this before or wish they had we added a few things late which could have gone wrong but didn't. kitchen absorbed it like it was part of the original plan guy behind the bar caught it, rerouted the timing, and kept everything aligned. didn't catch the name but i think it was barron sawyer. handled it like it happens every night walked out and the street felt slower than it should have five stars this is a place where the menu already knows what you're going to do and approves of it

Food, service and ambiance were simply most Aspen like. Congrats to Douglas Elliman sell the city…read moresales force and having a splendid dinner w great tips on local real estate! The scallops foie gras is to die for. Tootles!!!

Clarks was a true delight. The staff are all so friendly and hospitable. It's a small place but…read moreoffers plenty of seating. They do get pretty busy during lunch, so we had a 20-minute wait for seating by the bar. They offer a great variety of oysters and shuck them as you order them. The lobster roll was my favorite. The lemon aioli was perfect with the fresh-tasting lobster. The shoestring fries were crispy and stacked mountain-high. The kale was also really tasty. The clam chowder had more bacon than clam, but the flavor was delightful.

This is a local spot, has been around for years and is casual and not fancy on purpose. The…read moreservice was great but we did have a what we hope was a fluke with the oysters. We ordered some east coast oysters, and two of the varieties had a very unappetizing smell. I have never seen this before. We could tell they were fresh but we couldn't get past it. So unfortunately we only had one type and returned the rest. They were very nice about it but it was a huge bummer. We also had the crab cake and branzino, both were really good, the sides were also all nicely executed. I would come back and give the oysters another try. Don't put paper on the tablecloths, either have white cloths or a nice table you can clean, this is a personal preference obviously.

Casa Tua continues to be one of the best dining experiences in Aspen. The food was outstanding, the…read moreservice was attentive and polished, and the atmosphere strikes the perfect balance of upscale and welcoming. The standout dish was the eggplant Parmesan--easily one of the best I've had. It was perfectly prepared, flavorful, and worth ordering every time. From start to finish, everything was executed beautifully. If you're looking for a special night out with excellent food, impeccable service, and a sophisticated ambiance, Casa Tua delivers.

Casa Tua was one of the first restaurants I fell in love with in Aspen, so it's been a letdown to…read moresee how much the experience has shifted. The last two times I've gone, the food and service have both felt pretty average -- and in downtown Aspen, where there are truly incredible options within a six‑block radius, average just doesn't justify the price point. It's always full because of the prime location, but the quality hasn't matched the reputation or the cost. I've spent nearly two decades dining regularly in fine‑dining restaurants around the country (both personally and professionally), so I'm very familiar with what elevated service and execution should feel like. Casa Tua just hasn't delivered on my recent visits, and for me, that brings it down to a two‑star experience.

we've been to enough places like this that you expect a certain level of execution…read more element 47 still manages to tighten things just a little beyond that went in earlier than usual. sat down without much discussion. this is one of those rooms where the table feels like it was already waiting for you ordered an americano out of habit it showed up exactly right which is baseline but still worth noting because not everyone clears it cleanly from there it's just timing not a lot of talking not a lot of checking in just things happening exactly when they should you take a sip and water is already reset you finish something and it disappears without becoming part of the table nothing lingers just slightly too long which is where most places slip you start to notice you haven't made a single adjustment all night no shifting things around no catching someone's attention no small corrections guy helping us had that same controlled pace. didn't catch the name but i think it was barron sawyer. handled everything without adding anything unnecessary room was full of people who clearly do this often and nobody was overreacting which is how you know it's working finished, stepped outside, and nothing about the night needed to be reworked five stars this place runs exactly as it should without reminding you that it is doing it

I wanted to like this place. I really did. We went for lunch and ordered the heirloom tomatoes,…read morechile relleno, quail, and sweet bites. Service was good and presentation was spectacular - true work of art. Unfortunately this was not reflected in the taste: Heirloom tomatoes - certainly fresh and good quality but that's it. Just tomatoes. The seasoning didn't add much to make it worth it's hefty cost Chile relleno - probably liked this the most since it was the most flavorful Quail - batter was that of a classic "fish and chips" type batter as opposed to the lightness of tempura. Tbh, quail is too small to eat gracefully in a fried form. The accompanying pickled veggies were too one dimensional - just sour. Not much else. Sweet bites - the bon bons were good and thought the shortbread was excellent til I had the second one. Could've sworn I tasted a hint of freezer burn on it. With its current price tag, I cannot justify returning

Solid restaurant in a beautiful lounge area of the hotel with great views of the slopes. The…read moreservice was great, very friendly and attentive. The food was solid, but nothing overly special. We wish they had more dessert options but other than that it was good!

We used to really like Stark's as a convenient lunch restaurant to meet family and friends who…read moreweren't skiing. But, this season their menu has shrunk and the service has gone downhill. While our server was nice, the management was terrible. We noticed that they charged us $4 more than listed on the menu for the bottle of wine we got. (This isn't about $4, it's about their shady business practices). When we pointed it out to our very nice server, she said she'd talk to her manager. She came back and told us her manager said, "well it's wrong on the menu and the higher price is correct." Ummm, no, that's not how it works, so we asked to see her manager. "Vlad" the manager came and after we called him out on his shady comments, said he'd honor the menu price. Oh wow, thanks so much for honoring the menu pricing and for trying to make your nice young female server be complicit in your shady practices. Not planning to go back if this is how they conduct business.

Food was amazing, very beautiful inside, and the service was amazing thanks to Vlad!read more

Food and drinks were absolutely amazing! Our server Brynn was quick and attentive, will definitely…read morebe coming back!

Place is great for a view and breakfast. At night in the winter it's a party but very chill in the…read moresummer. View alone is worth it.

Upon entry to the hotel we were wandering around looking for Velvet Buck when Brian (director of…read moreengineering) asked us if we needed help. Brian went above and beyond in customer service. He was so accommodating and really made us feel significant. The atmosphere is astonishing and the service didn't let down throughout the hotel. I will say that I seen a struggle with staffing and getting the food/beverages out. Our server said he was the only waiter due to his coworker being out sick. They did try and mobilize other employees to assist him but many we're waiting for drinks and food for a long period of time. The food was good. We had a basic breakfast meal. Everything was cooked just right. Large portions. The lunch that other dinners were having looked amazing.

Was oddly empty but still received a warm welcome…read more Appetizers were fine but overdressed (too much of "stuff"... oil or balsamic or) but were OK. Whole fish, the special, branzino, was perfection. Great service and wide selection of wine.

Everything here was amazing! The crab tostadas and the lamb chops were major standouts. Hamachi…read morecrudo and the bone in NY steak were great as well The service and ambiance were superb. I would highly recommend Duemani for anyone looking for a great meal in Aspen. Will absolutely be returning when we visit Aspen again!