Aspen may be known for its world-class skiing and natural beauty, but the quaint mountain town also has a great culinary scene. Downtown comes alive at night with great spots and stylish crowds lining the streets. Whether you want to cozy up and enjoy fondue in a casual, rustic setting like the French Alpine Bistro or splurge at The Monarch steakhouse, this beautiful ski town offers the perfect combination of fun and relaxed options.
Aspen is full of tried and true restaurants, including Ajax Tavern, Mawa’s Kitchen, Bosq, White House Tavern and Spring Cafe. However, every winter, the premier ski resort attracts world-renowned chefs who open gourmet restaurants, hold collaborations and establish brick-and-mortar restaurants, giving locals and visitors the chance to experience their creations at the resort. This season is no different, as Aspen introduces new additions to its roster of hot spots.
Matsuhisa, an Aspen fixture, will be joined by new chef Nobu Matsuhisa, while renowned chef Norbert Niederkofler, known for his three Michelin star restaurant in the Dolomites, comes to the nation to share his gastronomic delights with Aspen epicureans. Wild Fig is reopening in a new location on Mill Street, and Hai Si, a Japanese izakaya concept from the team behind popular cocktail bar Meat & Cheese and Hooch will open next summer.
From hot après-ski spots to fine dining, these are Aspen’s most anticipated newcomers to the dining scene. Read on to find out more about Aspen’s best restaurants.
