It's been said that if all you're doing is skiing, then you're really only observing half the alpine tradition. After all, second only to the invention of skiing in defining the ski town has been the invention of après skiing! And the tradition has not been forgotten about in Aspen. On any given night guests can enjoy food from around the globe along with world-class entertainment and nightlife just steps from their door.
With its central location atop the Exhibition Lift at Aspen Highlands, Merry-Go-Round is a frequent meeting spot for friends. Grab a snack-to-go or stay awhile by the fire with a selection from the creative and eclectic American menu featuring daily-changing items like red curry squash soup and fish tacos.
Located one block from the Silver Queen Gondola, Mezzaluna uses fresh ingredients to create classic Italian dishes, wood-burning oven pizzas, and a variety of other innovative dishes including fresh fish 6 days a week.
Right next to the slopes in Snowmass, this bar has food designed to pair with local New Belgium draft brews. New Belgium has a very relaxed environment and offers live music.
Aspen's most infamous pizza restaurant serving a variety of pizza pies, a good selection of slices, gigantic salads, and hot sandwiches. Also offers a number of beers to choose from with a few on tap.
Paradise Bakery & Cafe is a fast-casual bakery-cafe owned by Panera Bread Company. All menu items are prepared daily with the finest ingredients available offering freshly baked cookies, muffins, brownies, croissants, quiches, breads, soups, salads and sandwiches.
Piñons has been located in downtown Aspen, across from the historic Hotel Jerome, since February 1988 and has been locally owned and operated since then. The cuisine has been described as traditional American influenced by local products. The menu offers salads, lobster, caviar, steak, trout, veal, and lamb.
A beautiful restaurant, at the Aspen Meadows Resort, is a place where guests can enjoy inspiring cuisine and spectacular views. Inspired by the simple yet elegant Bauhaus design, it is a unique dining venue, perfect for a romantic date night or intimate gathering.
Started in 1971 by two English women as a creperie, Poppycock’s Café was named after being the go-to place for a little “gossip" and is one of the few places in Aspen that serves breakfast all day. From its original location in the Brand Building to its current location, Poppycock’s Café has transformed from a local creperie to a lively breakfast nook for both locals and tourists.
Hotel Jerome’s longstanding tradition of culinary excellence is showcased in a variety of Aspen dining options, each reflecting innovative, locally inspired menus that incorporate the freshest organic, natural and seasonal ingredients. Prospect is a modern American bistro serving up hearty and diverse dishes with a flare.
Pyramid Bistro has the historic distinction of being named the first nutritarian restaurant. A nutritarian is a person who consumes the most micronutrients per calorie. Pyramid Bistro mostly has foods that include chili, soups, salads, stir-fry, burgers, salmon, and chicken.
Serving Aspen’s finest casual lunch and dinner faire with a happy hour that rivals any other, The Red Mountain Grill brings its customers the finest components that are essential to a memorable dining experience. Located at the Aspen Golf and Tennis Club, the Red Mountain Grill is known for great service, delicious food and a fun atmosphere.
Viceroy Snowmass' latest culinary venture is located a few minutes away from the resort in Base Village. Ricard celebrates cafe culture by providing a comfortable neighborhood feel with inspired cuisine at fair prices.
Rustique is a relaxed, country French bistro boasting a large wine list, warm ambiance & Provencal-style decor. The menu includes calamari, soups and salads, macaroni and cheese, chicken, trout, veal, and a variety of specials.
Ryno's pub serves pizzas, pastas, salads and an assortment of appetizers in a casual environment. They also have a large variety of beers, wine, and cocktails.
Deemed as the “best BBQ on a mountain” by locals, Sam's Smokehouse features Texas-, Carolina- and St. Louis-style BBQ with a wall of windows that take in spectacular views of Mount Daly and the surrounding backcountry.