The Monarch

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Aspen's best restaurant! Exceptional food and service. This is the best steakhouse I have ever been…read moreto. I highly recommend the cowboy ribeye and onion rings! Bar has open seating but fills up quickly. I still manage to get a spot just about every Friday.

Steakhouse No. 316 is everything you want from a classic Aspen steakhouse…read more The atmosphere is intimate and elegant -- dark wood, candlelight, and that cozy historic house setting that feels perfect after a long ski day. The bone-in ribeye was cooked absolutely perfectly and had incredible flavor. The sides were just as impressive -- the truffle mac and cheese and creamed spinach were standout additions. Service was exceptional from the moment we walked in. The staff clearly takes pride in what they do and the attention to detail shows. What I loved most is that this restaurant feels timeless. It's upscale without trying too hard and truly focuses on quality food and hospitality. If you're looking for a classic Aspen dinner experience, this is absolutely a must.

Decorations

Wagyu flat iron

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Nice decor

White House Tavern

4.4(1.2k reviews)

White House Tavern is a perfect example of Aspen casual done right…read more The restaurant sits in a charming historic house and has such a warm, relaxed energy -- great music, friendly staff, and a lively atmosphere. The crispy chicken sandwich is honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Perfectly crispy, juicy, and balanced with just the right amount of heat. The kale salad and fries were also excellent, and everything came out quickly despite how busy the place was. The service was upbeat and welcoming, and the whole experience felt effortless. If you want a fun, laid-back lunch or dinner in Aspen without sacrificing quality, this is absolutely the place.

This place was very highly recommended amongst all of our friends and relatives that live around…read moreAspen, so we had high hopes. The service was wonderful, we got our food very quickly, and the ambiance was adorable. A little loud but nothing too crazy. The food itself was fine. We ordered the duo dip, French fries, the French dip, and the chicken sandwich. The guac and the other dip were really good and we loved the chips too. The fries are pretty much what you'd expect, except once they got to room temperature they became super hard and not very edible. My husband said the French dip meat was good and tender, pretty good flavor overall. I had the chicken sandwich which was huge! They split the sandwich into three wedges and I could only finish two. I liked the texture of the chicken was nice and I liked the slaw on it, however, the flavor overall was kind of lacking. I would say it was a bit overhyped. Overall, it was a nice experience for a decent price and I'm glad we went. Would we go back? Probably.

Fire place and inside

Smoked fish dip

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Outdoor seating

Catch Steak

3.6(117 reviews)

0.5 mi

Catch steak is always a treat, Aspen was no exception. Superb bar, staff and cocktails, delicious…read moremenu. 10 out of 10 experience. I had a French 75 cocktail that wasn't on the menu, they made the best I've ever had! Thanks for the extra cherries Sat at the bar, enjoyed the carpaccio, and the pretzel bread. Very nice bar scene, made some new friends. The restaurant was pretty busy. But it was still easy to have a conversation. * there's a staircase when you enter to go up one flight to the hostess desk, however, they also have an elevator for accessibility.

This is a lovely restaurant with attentive service. Known for their meats / steaks the menu boosts…read moreother dishes and though I enjoyed my salmon fillet it wasn't wild and the meat eaters at the table barely came up for air. My pals Caesar salad arrived without anchovies, and my wedge salad was just fair. I like to really taste the blue cheese. So, overall four stars though there are lots of options in Aspen. Enjoy!

Main Dining Room

Japanese Wagyu

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Tasty wafer fries.

Meat & Cheese Restaurant and Farm Shop

4.2(582 reviews)

0.1 mi

Just like most places in Aspen, the food here is also criminally overpriced. Between the three of…read moreus, we got a cup of soup and 3 sandwiches. Split 3 ways and including tax/tip, the bill came out to nearly $40 per person. That being said, the banh mi I got was quite good - packed w/flavor from the kimchi and the sauce; though this is probably the first time i've had a banh mi without any cilantro... The thai coconut soup, though, was a bit of a let down. It had all the right flavors, but was in dire need of some acidity and sweetness. Without that, it was quite one-dimensional. Service was decent. We were seated outside so quite a lot of people around and so it often felt quite cramped. Overall, not bad but there's definitely better out there.

It's been three years. Though M&C's counter service and market doesn't seem as vital for their…read morebusiness as before, it's still my IT spot in Aspen for outstanding selection of cheeses to go. As for a sit-down meal, M&C is not in the forefront of my must come back to anymore. When informed that there'll be a long wait to their charming patio; I made the mistake this evening of taking a table inside for immediate seating. Very slow and unattentive was the service there. So disappointed also I was with my undercooked "rotisserie chicken" and the once beloved brown sugar butter sauce of theirs was sour. When asked if they had changed the recipe, our server replied "it depends on who made it" - really?!? I didn't leave this time with that warm and cozy feeling of being a guest at their place, instead now I was just another customer! cheers!

Interior

Burrata & prosciutto board

Meat & Cheese Restaurant and Farm Shop - Bar

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Bar

Clark's Oyster Bar

4.3(276 reviews)

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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.

Clark's is one of the most fun dining spots in Aspen…read more The restaurant has a lively energy with a beautiful bar and stylish nautical design. It's the perfect place for seafood and cocktails after a day on the mountain. The oysters were incredibly fresh, and the lobster roll was absolutely outstanding -- buttery, generous, and perfectly balanced. The martinis were excellent, and the service was quick, knowledgeable, and attentive even when the restaurant was packed. Clark's strikes the perfect balance between upscale seafood restaurant and fun social scene. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Aspen.

Vibrant planter flowers line the outside seating area.

Kumamoto oysters

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J Bar

4.0(297 reviews)

I love a place with multiple unique cocktails! Every cocktail blends well-loved flavors into…read moredelectable drinks. I got the Above Zero cocktail [patron blanco and reposado tequila, grove street cranberry, ancho reyes verde, cointreau lime, cardamom bitters] -- it's a great sipper over an evening chat with the gals. My friend got the Pistachio Martini and said it was "so smooth, so creamy, so good". The Law Dog was good but nothing out-of-the-ordinary-exquisite about it. Great ambiance, service, & lighting for a cocktail or a bite to eat. *nut allergen friendly - ALWAYS uses separate shakers. *22% service charge on all cheques.

I hate to leave 4 stars, however, as soon as we walked in we walked in being stared at as we looked…read morefor available table. A blonde lady with short hair holding a tablet of some sort made us feel pretty unwelcome, no smile, no polite greeting.. just "do you want a table or no". Thankfully our server was great, the food was good ( recommend the wings and the chowder soup ), the waygu burger was bland and not what we expected. The vibe was cute, would like to come back during the evening.

Lettuce Wrapped J Burger

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Thyme to pear, law dog, and third new drink whose name I forgot

Parc Aspen

4.3(40 reviews)

0.3 mi

Ok but not if you're vegan…read more Went there told it was vegan friendly which it was if you can survive on fries :( lol

4.5 stars. Pricey restaurant but upscale. Service was very friendly and timely. Had a beautiful…read morecorner table. Recommend reservations. 1. Elk carpaccio - Not overly powerful with the game taste. Has a lemon hint and very delicious with the cheese. 2. Wagyu steak - Cooked perfectly as ordered and flavorful. Not overly peppered or salted on the outside. Good size to share. Large wine menu and good selection of single glasses as well. Overall, a great dinner experience for an upscale dinner!

The main dining room at PARC Aspen

Elk Carpaccio

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Lamb & Caviar on a Layered Fry

Silverpeak Grill

4.2(325 reviews)

We went there sometime ago as a group of 7 after looking at great reviews and affordable prices. I…read morecan't began to describe how horrible the experience was. One girl at the counter was rude, constantly eyeing us and few other customers up and down in condescending way. I saw her peeking into a customer's laptop and later and later saw tilting over to look at my husband's phone when he was scrolling, so inappropriate. My tacos arrived with tortillas that looked chewed on on the edges, and when I pointed it out, she said they "came from the packet like that." But later changed after rolling eyes at us. On top of it all, the place is right next to a weed shop, so the smell was everywhere. Definitely not returning and needless to say DO NOT recommend.

I thoroughly enjoyed my tortilla chicken soup, chock full of veggies. One of the best I've had…read more Service was fine. This is a hidden place down a staircase but worth the steps. Nothing fancy.

Interior

Southwest Mixed Green added grilled fish

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Ellina

3.9(276 reviews)

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Hate leaving public reviews and feel bad criticizing any small business these days which is why I…read moredon't want to give our experience 1 star but after attempting to reach out to the restaurant privately and getting no response would like to give other customers and the business a heads up so future patrons are not treated this way. We had dinner on Dec 30th while sitting at the bar. To get me to write any letter the experience must be pretty extreme and even more so when you consider the food was great and service (once we sat down) was also excellent. My wife and I got there at about 630 expecting to wait for bar seats for a group of 4. Our friends who play local shows and are regulars at Ellina and know the staff joined us. I checked in with the hostess and just made sure on the bar wait protocol and offered to put our name down and they said first come first serve. There was another couple in front of us and when 2 seats opened up in the corner we told them and they sat down (cause it would obviously be wrong to cut in front of them even though we were closer to the seats). We waited patiently for a good 45 minutes with our 2 friends but were not on top of the hostess station cause it was crowded with traffic (we only were like 5 feet away though even with the middle of the bar). About 10 minutes into our wait a group of 3 walked by us (2 girls and a guy celebrating a bday) to also wait at the bar. I remember them walking in cause they accidentally bumped into me and apologized on their way to wait right by the host station for bar seats. When finally 2 seats opened up my wife and my friend's wife took the seat and when another 10 minutes went by 3 seats next to them opened up. We went to grab 2/3 seats and then the guy from the party said that's our seats. I told him it's first come first serve and they lied and said we were here first. I mention they walked into us while you were walking in and tried to tell them we were right behind the couple who were seated before us an hour ago (their party wasn't even there for that..that's how long we were waiting). Instead of letting me explain, the manager or owner came over and yells "MY BAR MY RULES" at me and said told the other party to sit down. My friends who are regulars and know the bartender and actually have met the her (Jill??) were also shocked. So we had no choice but to wait a little longer before another few seats opened up. We did end up sitting next to the same party of the 3 and the guy actually apologized to my wife multiple times cause they knew they were in the wrong. They totally lied and got away with it. Despite the rudeness we spent $450 and appreciate Willy working hard for us but my friends and I don't see any of us going back and supporting the establishment after the way the earlier situation was handled and after an attempt to reach privately still no response. There was so many more mature and professional ways to handle the situation like asking for my explanation or having the host who first saw me vouch for me (I asked her if there was a list to put our name down for the bar trying to be proactive) or ask the other couple that was seated down right before us, or being proactive and implementing a waiting list or maybe offering us or the other party drinks or appetizers) but yelling at a customer and completely being in the wrong was so unbelievable out of pocket. It really ruined the meal for all of us despite objectively good food and drinks and like I said Willy and David were great. Please treat your future customers better than us.

I honestly am pretty shocked to even be writing this review so this is a MUST READ after PAYING A…read more500 DOLLAR BILL for 2 people. INCREDIBLY RUDE STAFF. DO NOT EAT HERE. I wrote a nice review giving the restaurant 4 out of 5 stars on open table but noted that I wouldn't reorder the fettuccine because it wasn't the best but their burrata and octopus were both amazing. The restaurant I noted was good but not amazing which I felt to be true. Great appetizers but our mains we didn't love for 500 dollars!! THEIR STAFF had the audacity to write me back an extremely passive aggressive note back to me discouraging me from writing a review, taking the egg off of the fettuccine and they were quite surprised I even liked the burrata (passive aggressive). This isn't a good look for any restaurant. I AM SHOCKED and considering I paid 500 dollars for my meal I feel the meal should be amazing for that cost for 2 people to have 3 drinks total, 2 appetizers, 2 mains and dessert. People are entitled to opinions. Dont belittle individuals on the internet after giving a strong rating.

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Aspen Public House

4.0(140 reviews)

0.1 mi

We had a wonderful experience here. After walking over from the Limelight Hotel, we were…read moreimmediately drawn in by the inviting ambiance and happily put our name on the waitlist. Once seated, Kate took great care of us and did an incredible job managing multiple tables with ease. At one point, she even held our 18-month-old daughter for a few minutes, giving us a brief and much-appreciated break. While we certainly didn't expect any babysitting, the gesture really made us feel welcomed and at home. We ordered the chicken salad and the chicken parmesan, and both dishes were excellent. We'll definitely be back

Really had a struggle meeting up with some friends there. Location is great, ambiance is great,…read morebut Saturday night these guys can't handle any sort of bar atmosphere. "OK to start a tab? 2 beers". "No, if you're with them you have to be on their tab." "But that's like 15 people that have already eaten food and been here for an hour." "That's how it is man." "OK 2 beers" One hour later.... "Your share is $98. Pay here." F this place and the pink Hawaiian shirt wearing manager that couldn't recognize a good time in a Las Vegas Chuck E Cheese on mushrooms. Nice decor, bad vibe.