Aspen Mountain Restaurants & Dining Guide
From mountaintop chalets and European fondue huts to Michelin-recognized town dining, the culinary scene around Aspen Mountain is among the finest in the ski world.
On-Mountain Restaurants
Bonnie's
$$Beloved mid-mountain institution since the 1960s. World-famous oatmeal pancakes with warm apple compote, Bavarian apple strudel with fresh whipped cream, and hearty white bean chili.
Tips: Walk-in cafeteria service. Arrive by 9:30 AM for breakfast on the outdoor deck.
The Sundeck
$$$Perched at 11,212 ft at the top of the Silver Queen Gondola. Made-to-order Mediterranean mezze plates, artisan pizzas, wok stir-fries, and panoramic vistas of the Elk Mountains.
Tips: Walk-in food hall with massive fireplace and expansive wrap-around deck.
Base Village & Town Dining
Ajax Tavern
$$$$Slopeside patio at the base of Silver Queen Gondola inside The Little Nell. Legendary wagyu double cheeseburgers, truffle parmesan fries, fresh oysters, and Veuve Clicquot champagne.
Tips: Reservations recommended for dining; prime outdoor patio tables are first-come walk-in.
Matsuhisa Aspen
$$$$Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's legendary mountain enclave in a historic Victorian home on East Main. Yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño, black cod with sweet miso, and wagyu beef tataki.
Tips: Reservations essential on OpenTable 30 days prior. Downstairs sushi bar takes early 5:00 PM walk-ins.
Cache Cache
$$$$Iconic Aspen fine dining institution since 1987. Rotisserie roasted Colorado rack of lamb, pan-seared foie gras, house-made pastas, and a 5,000-bottle wine cellar.
Tips: Reservations release 30 days in advance and book within minutes. Bar seating is first-come.