19 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“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!“

“Parc has always been consistent in service and quality of food. The dishes are superb with distinct flavors and combinations. The wine list is also very good offering a variety of choices , including half bottles. We only wished that the Tasting menu did not have to apply to the entire table as some of us are unable to eat that much.“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“great bartender. large bar area with televisions“

“Ordered the smoked salmon dip, small charcuterie board and fried chicken bites and a cocktail. All the food was delicious and very fresh. Everything was a bit pricey but that’s Aspen for you. They have some incentive boards and unique small plates all done well. If you are in the area and looking for lunch or dinner I would highly recommend this place!“

“John waited on us-we thought he had to be an owner because he took such good care of us. He gave us great recommendations, made sure we enjoyed our food, and made sure our drinks were just like we liked them! JJ was the chef and also did a wonderful job with the food. Give those men a raise!!“

“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!“

“We went here after returning from maroon bells. No wait and we sat on the patio, pretty views of the slopes.
Food was yum. We tried coconut Curry ramen and falafel pita, both the dishes were very tasty and had authentic taste, good presentation and decent pricing given it's a Ritz Carlton property and Aspen!!“

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

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

“Considering that this restaurant is located at the top of the mountain and access is not the easiest, Elk Camp was impressively clean and very well maintained. The food quality was excellent, and the variety of options was outstanding.

There was a wide selection that can easily satisfy different tastes and preferences, which is not always expected from a mountain-top restaurant. Overall, it’s a great place to eat, and I highly recommend stopping by if you’re skiing in Snowmass and looking for a quality dining option on the mountain.“

“Listen, the place is amazing. There’s no doubt. And I bet the higher priced stuff is magnifique. But the burger was well below par. I left a quarter of it on my plate as unchewable grissle. Seriously, I would have been more satisfied with a Big Mac. You’d think the least you could get, for $30 is a lean(er) patty. Next time I’m going for something less risky. Now, the ambiance is unbeatable. A great place to check out a game and park it along the window to enjoy the view of the mountains. The place is old world class all the way. Fascinating old photos of Aspen hang on the walls. And the decor is really breathtaking and classy. I treat myself on every yearly vacation. I just hope the next sandwich I eat there prooves to be more satisfying!“

“WOW, such amazing food and service! I sat inside, although the outside area was absolutely gorgeous and very unique, with tables sprinkled on platforms as you descend the stairs to go inside. Igor and his serving partner (I didn’t get his name) were fantastic and very attentive. I was able to get the Black Pepper Fettuccine made vegetarian, and it may have been the best pasta dish I’ve ever had. I will definitely come back when I return to Aspen!“