The Ajax Tavern is one of two restaurants in Aspen's Little Nell Resort, which was built in 1989 and is Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond Hotel. The resort gets its name from an old mining claim located nearby. The Ajax Tavern is popular because of its patio seating, enabling guests to sit out in the sun and people-watch as they eat. The resort, and the tavern, are located near the Silver Queen Gondola.

 

The Ajax Tavern has earned a host of awards: it is ranked #2 of best Aspen restauraunts by Food & Wine magazine, and is #1 on Esquire Magazine's list of "15 More Restaurants not to Miss." The Culture Trip ranked the Ajax Tavern as "best apres-ski bar in the United States." It's an excellent place for families to gather as there is a special kid's menu to keep the children happy.

 

Two of the Tavern's signature dishes are the truffle fries and the Ajax double cheeseburger. The chefs here excel in their craft by using sustainably raised meats and seasonal produce from the state of Colorado. They offer a kid's menu and of course lunch and dinner menus. There's also an "apre-ski" menu featuring a seafood bar. For those who just want dessert, their menu offers creme brulee, chocolate tart, tiramasu, icecream and sorbets.