Snowmass Village Restaurants

This Aspen mainstay, located inside the Hotel Jerome, has been pouring cold drafts since the 1890s. It is a favorite of locals who affectionately refer to it as the J-Bar. A big wooden bar with a mirrored backdrop dominates the... more

Since 1965 this restaurant is known as one of Aspen's true dining landmarks. It takes such care in serving authentic Austrian fare that you will leave with a strange hankering to watch the Sound of Music. The menu, as expected,... more

It is rare that a restaurant is equally famous for both its breakfast and dinner, but this local treasure pulls it off with nonchalant style and manner. The brown exterior mirrors the interior: basic and stylishly absent. Yet,... more

World renowned chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, whose gourmet Japanese food has filled stomachs in New York, London and Los Angeles to high praise, is now working his chopstick magic in Aspen. The interior is so stark and simple that i... more

This downstairs restaurant will never be confused as the place to go for a great view. Instead, it offers a cozy and intimate setting in a contemporary atmosphere. A full bar area lends it a relaxing feel, providing a nice brea... more

Set amidst the Elk Mountains in the Ashcroft Valley, the only way to get here in the winter is by sleigh, snowshoe or cross-country skis. Considering its unparalleled reputation for top-notch gourmet fare, the common reaction u... more

Walk in this highbrow restaurant with sunglasses on and you will have everyone turning and asking "who is that?" It is definitely one of those places where people go to be seen. The low-lighting perpetuates the jet-set feel. Wi... more

Local American cuisine has been infused with new flavors and styles of preparation at this upscale downtown eatery. Not a place for the orthodox diners, it serves a plethora of off-beat and innovative fare in the form of pistac... more

It is only fitting that a restaurant with such an eye-catching name should offer an equally eye-catching menu and setting. Huge picture windows furnish great mountain views and of departing and returning dog sled teams, which c... more

Expect to hear the word "dude" used more often than normal in this hip, little eatery. Its relatively inexpensive menu appeals to the snowboarders, especially in the morning, when they are all jockeying to make first tracks. Th... more