Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Aspen

5 restaurant menus in Aspen, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Meat & Cheese
Meat & Cheese
90/100 (1201 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Porchetta
Local Rotisserie Chicken Board
Kale Salad
Vietnamese Coffee Crème Brûlée
Roast Chicken
Rice Dumplings
Ramen
Bossam Korean Pork Board
Jam
Pastrami Sandwich
Chicken Bites
Lamb
Salad
Thai Coconut Soup
Lamb Meatballs
Fish
Duck
Beef Brisket Tacos
Pork
Burrata And Prosciutto
Salads
Tapas
Quesabirria Tacos
Roasted chicken
Tacos
Chicken & Waffles
Juice
Ribs
Duck Confit
Biscuit Board
Italian Grinder
Polenta
Meat & Cheese Board for Two
Sandwiches
Toasts
Steak Board
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"great little place in Aspen. The food and service were great. The server was ready to answer any question we may have had and kept us up on when..."
William Ganzer
"Awesome place! The server from Texas is awesome! ..."
Laura Sherman Mellencamp
"Very unique menu. Service was great as was the food. Head chef came to our table to talk to my oldest daughter about the menu in regards to her food..."
Mike Deubel
"The service was warm and welcoming! We shared the Korean pork board and it was enough for two people plus more to take home! Will definitely be back..."
Sarah Michelle Rodriguez
"Charcuterie is great, service excellent, and the bartender is surly chic. Great beer selection! They even dealt with my 2yr old boy's irritability..."
Ken Elwell
"Great food, wonderful staff, Josiah was great. Food was..."
Charmaine Watson
"Great food and service! Jagar (?) our server was most helpful w/ directions in town etc. Also enjoyed chatting w/ Bonnie. Cheese board was an..."
Dave George
"I could use a delivery of Vietnamese chicken noodle salad and Best street tacos ever! Oh and let's throw in some Dan Dan noodles! I love this place..."
Suzi B Langhoff
"One of the most unique dining experiences EVER! Wait staff was incredible & our food was above spot on delicious!! We are about to get some meat &..."
Missa Hancock
"You can't imagine how good everything here is! The drinks, the staff, and the great food! I will be back soon ! Open for lunch and..."
Jeff Overby
"I Had the rotisserie chicken with the potatoes and it was really good, had to get more of the dipping sauce because its so..."
Nina Nunn
"My favorite lunch place in Aspen...."
Sandra Giglio
"Thai coconut soup + grilled crusty bread = to die for...thanks for a great..."
Lynne Joyce
"Food was fantastic, with a lot of flavor well season, big portions can feed 2 person, service was great, highly..."
Jose Huerta
"Great service and food. Incredible place, just go there, pick something random and you gonna have a big smile on your face eating whatever you got...."
Alexander Usov
"Loved it!! Tried getting in last year, but it was packed, so we missed out. Not this year, the entire family enjoyed everything - The service was..."
Melissa Garrow Valley
Matsuhisa-aspen
Matsuhisa-aspen
89/100 (1180 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegan Options
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Contemporary
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Late Night
Cod
Shrimp
Bass
Beef
Tempura
Caviar
Fish
Lobster
Sashimi
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Tuna
Salmon
Fish Soup
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Contemporary
Sushi
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Late Night
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Great mushroom soup to start off with. Second dish wild mushroom saute. Third dish rock shrimp. Fourth dish sea urchin tempura. Fifth dish..."
Will Zuspann
"awesome food..very pricey but worth every penny!! Its a dining and palate experience I will never forget when visiting..."
Tracy Trumpowicz Augustin
"We go to Matsuhisa Aspen every Summer ~ it is absolutely the best meal around ~ and superb service as well. The cod lettuce wraps are literally to..."
Carly Glazier
"One of my favorite meals in Aspen. The food is wonderful—I dream about black miso..."
Sarah Bachman-Glickman
"Simply the best sushi and shashimi I ever had. Not kidding. The flavors?..."
Mark Faix
"It’s a perfect combination of art and entertainment. I love this little slice of..."
Tony Shuster
"The restaurant, vibe, food, decor, service and waiting list speak for themselves. Crispy..."
Michele Lanfrank
"Simply exquisite food and service. My summer in Aspen is extra special with Matsuhisa as an option for..."
Darryl Gaines
"Favoloso!!!!! Ogni volta vado ad Aspen con mia figlia e mio genero visito subito questo prestigioso..."
Alessandra Camisasso
"We didn't have reservations, but they were able to squeeze us in. The sushi was divine and the service was extraordinary. We hadn't planned to eat..."
Kiva Miel Frey
"Great food, great service. The staff is accommodating and the atmosphere is..."
Matthew Rubsamen
"Food was fabulous and service was superb! ��Everything put server suggested was delicious and everyone was so..."
Kris Curcio Ciancia
"Yum yum delicious! When visiting Aspen it's a must to go to..."
Carlos Bello Iijima
"Simply can't explain in words ...but bring lots of money...and it's worth..."
Bruce E. Supernault
"Fantastico como sempre!! Não deixem de pedir o Black Cod e o Shaved..."
Adriana Noya
"Always a treat and the black cod was as delicious as Nobu Malibu. I just wish reservations were easier to get. Not sure about this NOBU VIP idea, you..."
Helen Braithwaite
"Muy rico todo y la atención de nuestro sushero súper amable y atento Gracias por todo, mañana regreso!..."
Jesus Sanchez Escobar
Prospect
Prospect
85/100 (198 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Contemporary
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Fish
Lobster
Salad
Scallops
Salmon
Toasts
Burger
Beignets
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Valet Parking
Playgrounds
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
Kenichi
Kenichi
81/100 (667 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Sushi
Asian
Sushi
Contemporary
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Late Night
Ribs
Tempura
Fish
Shrimp
Sashimi
Beef
Salad
Crab
Oyster
Tuna
Salmon
Fish Soup
Cod
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Contemporary
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Private Dining
Late Night
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Great food and good service! The crispy tofu was surprisingly good! Well-seasoned and great texture. Definitely the highlight of the meal since it..."
Tian G
"Kenichi is a top notch Japanese restaurant, I’ve eaten here at least 30 times :) We usually prefer the bar area, the bar menu is great. Try the..."
Mariya Mitsinova
"Great food, great service and great ambiance. It’s expensive but most places in Aspen are. It was worth the money we spent! I would go back and..."
Lyndsay Carreno
"Dinner Dessert and cocktails. You must visit sit down and enjoy the atmosphere five star service they'll treat you like kings and queens. Try the..."
Miss Rae
"The service was great! We brought our kids (won’t do that again, not because of them) and they were very accommodating. The dynamite shrimp..."
McKenna Herber
"Michelin star quality food, although lacking when it comes to service. Made a same day reservation and was promptly seated at a 2 top. I’m a bit..."
Michael
"This was honestly the best tempura I've ever had (and I've had some realllly good stuff in Nara and Osaka!!). The sushi was also incredible, as was..."
Chelsea Prehn
Pine Creek Cookhouse
Pine Creek Cookhouse
79/100 (679 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Nepali
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Contemporary
Contemporary
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Grilled cheese
Venison Sandwich
Crepes
Summer Cookhouse Salad
Castle Creek Knife Burger
Lamb
Organic Mushroom & Spinach Crepes VG Mushrooms Asiago Creme Fraiche
Coffee
Beef
Rocky Mountain Elk Bratwurst
Salads
Buffalo Momos Nepalese Dumplings Spicy Roasted Tomato Sauce Ponzu Cilantro Salad
Ruby Red Rainbow Trout
Wine
Elk NY Strip Steak
Chocolate Brownie
Dumplings
Tomato soup
Buffalo Burger
Salad
Apple Crisp
Salmon
Salmon Fillet
Steak Sandwich
Kids Salad
Sandwiches
Smoked Oysters
Burger
Elk Chop
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range