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    The Boat Tow

    4.3 (22 reviews)
    PriceyAmerican, Bars
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

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    Evening patio
    Rachel B.

    Reasonably priced restaurant for Aspen with creative cocktails, healthy food options, and a well-priced happy hour

    Their "happy hour" - the best in town!!
    Marcy B.

    This place is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! we especially LOVE their happy hour as it is the BEST in town!! 1/2 off apps, $10 for more than 1/2 their cocktails, $11 hot chicken sandwich. Literally does not get better than this. We will be regulars for sure

    Hot Cheese (brie, whiskey peach jam, grilled sourdough)
    Maria S.

    We came here on December 31 so I don't want to be too harsh in this review, but overall it was not our favorite dining experience. A lot of the items on the menu were not available and the service was slow. Appetizers and entrees that we were able to get tasted bland and incomplete. This place is pretty new so I'm hoping they get better with more experience. Will check it out again next year.

    Dinner at Boat Tow

    Another great evening at Boat Tow. This restaurant should not be missed. One of the best in Aspen. Cannot wait until the next time.

    Haus Tots served with buttermilk ranch and chipotle ketchup

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    The food here was so good! The Haus Tots and Fish Tacos were delicious. It is super casual, and our waitress was very friendly.

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    Food and ambience was top notch! The salmon curry dish was incredible and a must. Everything we tried was great. Can't wait to go back!

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    Amazing craft cocktails and food that made us feel like we were in Europe! Great happy hour and could not recommend more!

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