Aspen Restaurants & Dining | Where to Eat

SUNDECK CONSTRUCTION: The Sundeck Restaurant at the top of Aspen Mountain will be under construction during summer 2020. Details

For the most up to date information about the Sundeck Restaurant, please visit our construction updates.

Our Restaurants by the Numbers

More than 100

Total number of restaurants in the Aspen and Snowmass Village area.

5,000

Sold-out tickets each year to the annual Aspen Food & Wine Classic, held in June.

One

Number of local airports with fresh seafood flown in daily.

20

Number of consecutive years element 47 has won Wine Spectator's Grand Award.

7 Classic Dining Experiences

We’re proud of our local dining scene. A handful of restaurants continue to create unforgettable dining experiences year after year. Here are just some that bring foodies back to Aspen and Snowmass Village again and again.

Sam's

Atop Snowmass

The reinvention of Sam's atop the Village Express Lift and Sam's Knob at Snowmass is sure to make the scenic restaurant a new classic. Take a break from your ski boots and slip on a pair of slippers for a lunch you won't soon forget. Featuring innovative and updated Italian cuisine, a live-action kitchen, as well as an impressive wine list to match the equally impressive view.

cloud nine alpine bistro

aspen highlands

From socialites to ski bums, you'll find it all at Cloud Nine. Sit down at lunch and you might not leave until mountain close as the champagne starts flowing and the ski boots start dancing during one of the best on-mountain après ski scenes in the country.

Element 47

At the Little Nell Hotel, Aspen

Dining at element 47 at the Little Nell, where contemporary gourmet cuisine is complemented by a massive wine list (no worries … there is a Master Sommelier on staff to help out).

Matsuhisa

303 E. Main St., Aspen

Sitting at the chef’s counter at Matsuhisa and witnessing the artistry behind one of the world’s greatest sushi chefs.

bonnie's

Aspen mountain

Breakfast at Bonnie's is a local's favorite way to begin an incredible day on the slopes. With unforgettable oatmeal pancakes, a side of bacon and extra maple syrup, this on-mountain restaurant has become an Aspen staple.

Pine Creek Cookhouse

11399 Castle Creek Rd., Aspen

Travel by cross-country skis or snowshoes to the Pine Creek Cookhouse for a gourmet dinner. Or opt for the sleigh ride (no shame in going the easy route).

Woody Creek Tavern

Woody Creek

Local lore takes on a new meaning when you head out of town to the Woody Creek Tavern, a favorite of writer and local legend Hunter S. Thompson.