"Welcome to our curated list of recommendations for traveling and dining in Aspen. These suggestions have been gathered from our personal networks. While these recommendations are not personally vetted by us, they come highly recommended by those within our network. Please feel free to add your own favourite spots or share any updates in the comments section below. If you come across any information that may have changed, such as closures or updated details, we would greatly appreciate your feedback. Let's build a community-sourced guide to ensure that everyone can enjoy the best of what Aspen has to offer." Marco van Embden, Cape Town
Dining Recommendations
- The Monarch – A polished, old-fashioned steakhouse & bar serving prime cuts & seafood with wine, cocktails & beer.
- Clark’s Oyster Bar - Raw bar & seafood specialist with draft beers & a cocktail of the day plus caviar service & dessert.
- Casa Tua - Cozy restaurant offering Northern Italian dishes in a sophisticated environment
- Casa D’Angelo - Upscale Northern Italian restaurant in an elegant, modern space with a robust wine list & a patio.
- Kenichi – A happening eatery & bar with neon-tinged, modern decor & a hip following for Japanese fare & sushi
- Matsuhisa - Acclaimed Japanese seafood & tasting menus by chef Nobu Matsuhisa prepared in understated surrounds
Activities Recommendations
- Go to Maroon bells for a hike. It is beautiful there. Grab some sandwiches, whatever you like to drink and do a picnic with an amazing scenery.
- Some times there are events at night in Aspen mountain.
- Rent a bike and go to snowmass and basalt.
- You can do water rafting as well
- Going up the gondola in snowmass there is a roller coaster and they have a climbing between the trees challenge course as well.