20 Best American Restaurants in Aspen

“’m always looking for some place different to eat, to stay, to do, when we travel. I’m not sure how I even found this restaurant but I’m sure part of the attraction was a black owned business in Aspen. MAWA’s Kitchen is like striking gold in the mountains of Colorado. Every dish was excellent, from the Brussel Sprout Caesar to the Two Roots Sautéed Greens, pure heaven in your mouth. For our entrees Conrad chose the Red Snapper. It was served on top of some Zaalouk, which is a Moroccan salad of cooked eggplant and tomatoes. Delicious. I chose the West African Gumbo. The flavors meshed together perfectly and had a little spicy Andouille sausage to kick it up a notch. The servers were great and they even gave me a dessert for my birthday. I would definitely recommend this for a great dining experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stopped by for brunch today, another excellent meal. Got to meet Mawa. Such a great place. And the servers are the best!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Love the big wrap and wish it would stay open during off season“

“As far an on-mountain “fast-food” goes, this place is up there! The Apple Strudel, which was highly recommended, was good, but could have been warmer. I had the hot-dog, very good and bigger than a normal hot-dog. Staff were friendly and the service was fast. Hard to find seating during prime lunch hours, but we managed to find a good seat. Views are fantastic.“

“Good food @affordable prices while enjoying great mountain views“

“great bartender. large bar area with televisions“

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“Super hyped but still has hole in the wall vibes. They don’t take reservations, so be prepared to come a bit before you’re hungry for a perfect slope side lunch. Four dishes to share was a bit too much food for four people but we were so glad to have delicious leftovers. The overflowing bowl of sweet potatoes was so special and the bokchoi did not fail to disappoint.“

“Aspen Meadows Resort is truly breathtaking! The mountain views, peaceful setting, and modern design make it a dream location for weddings and special events. We've had the pleasure of performing here, and the atmosphere is always magical. The team is professional, friendly, and makes every detail feel effortless. An unforgettable venue in every season!“

“One of my favorite restaurants in the US is Daniel in NYC. Bosq reminds me of that restaurant with the quality and creativity of dishes and the warm and inviting feeling you get dining there. The staff, Natalie in our case, and Sergei made my wife and me feel as if we were regulars. In fact, it was their warmth that set the mood for a spectacular experience. We started our first date with Bosq's 7-course chef tasting with the pairing selected by Nick. Now Nick is an interesting sommelier. He is knowledgeable and approachable. At the end of our gastronomic experience, Chef Barcley introduced himself, as he appeared to do with all of the diners. I explained to Chef Barclay, that his cooking reminded me of Chef Daniel Boulud. He was slightly taken aback and then stated he has worked with Chef Boulod. Chef Barcley's cooking is world class. My wife and I enjoyed it so much, I canceled one of our reservations to dine at Bosq twice during our week long stay in Aspen. If you want world class food and spectacular service, I highly recommend Bosq. If we lived near Aspen, we would most certainly be regulars!“

“Great food, had a Pandora Bowl with Bison burger - and 2 glasses of a nice Pinot Noir“

“Buck in Aspen still remains one of my all time favorites. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the food is great, but what truly sets this place apart is the service. We just popped by for a couple drinks and our bartender, Dan, provided excellent service - professional, attentive, and proficient without ever feeling intrusive. He anticipated every need, offered thoughtful recommendations, and made the entire experience feel seamless and elevated.
It’s rare to find service at this level, and Dan genuinely made us feel welcome. Buck is the kind of place that makes you want to come back for another round, or two, or three!
Highly recommend.“

“The reward for taking a brief drive to Aspen Highlands is a surprisingly good meal in a lovely setting away from downtown Aspen. Great and friendly service with a varied menu. Nice selections in all categories. Plus, the prices are reasonable.“

“The photos posted on this TripAdvisor are not current…the restaurant has been updated in a very chic atmosphere with dark paneled walls and lovely light fixtures. The food is totally excellent as you might expect from The Jerome. While not inexpensive the joy of dining here is worthy of the expense.“

“A lively spot where we enjoyed a late lunch. Waitress was excellent, brought a basket with a selection of delicious breads and soft pot of butter plus water to enjoy while I waited for a friend to arrive. The mussels were perfectly prepared with sprigs of thyme as a nice touch. The chicken liver mouse was creamy and wonderful on special toasts that complemented the deep flavors of this dreamy version of pate. It is a very lively place with quite high noise levels, even later when the lunch crowd thinned, so not a place for quiet conversations. Like the French bistro decor from tiled floors to wall tiles to lighting that brought a warm glow to the wooden tables, bar and other elements in this restaurant right on Rittenhouse Square.“

“We went to Paradise (literally) when we got cookies, brownies, and gelato! If you're in Aspen, you should totally go there! Yummy 😋“

“If you happen to be staying at The Little Nell or visiting Aspen make brunch reservations at Element 47. Pancake lovers: try the Lemon Soufflé Pancakes, there’s just the right amount of citrus in these decadent fluffy pancakes. Vegans & avo toast lovers try the Avocado Toast. Plentiful, perfectly seasoned mashed avocado with feta & pickled onions on house baked bread is superb. Another vegan option is the Warrior Pudding Bowl, this healthy dish is super flavorful, light yet filling. Ingredients include quinoa, hemp, chia & oat. The Nell’s famous Hot Cocoa is rich, creamy & a quintessential tribute to Valrhona’s top of the heap chocolate. The recipe includes half & half, sugar, Valrhona cocoa powder & chocolate. It’s unreal! I’m a pastry fanatic so I always can’t wait to hear what flavor hand pie (pop tart esque) is on the menu. I also stash one in my ski back pack, makes the chairlift ride even more fun!“

“Spent a 3day weekend in Aspen, mostly dining out every evening. Every review at places said pricey for what you get served. Including this place. Buffalo Burgers are usually expensive anyway... I can say as a fact that the size of the burger was large and thick, perfectly cooked! Juicy Tasted Wonderfully delicious!! I forget what my friend ordered but she did say it was the best thing she ate so far on the trip. We did go on a Sunday kinda late. When we walked past to the hiking trails it was packed all the times.“

“An amazing choice in Aspen. We had lamb meatballs, rack of lamb, French Onion soup, pork chops (huge serving!), and pasta arrabbiata followed by the chocolate mousse parfait and crème brûlée. Everything was amazing. The wine list is extensive and the sommelier (Nick) was very helpful with finding the right wine accompaniment. You could even be treated with a celebrity sighting with your meal (Kevin Costner was three tables over. Just remember that the “Aspen way” is to never approach - allow them to be normal people when they are here.) Don't forget to end your evening with a drink at the bar with the Aussie bartender duo of Scotty and Sammy at the bar. 🥂🍾 Bottom line: You won't be disappointed! Food, staff, vibe... 🎯“