Aspen is a popular year around resort area in Colorado that adventuresome downhill skiers to the famous slopes. Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands and Snowmass ski area are Aspen’s most popular attractions, but not the only ones. The Rocky Mountain town is a great destination for winter enthusiasts for back country skiing, snow showing and snowmobiling. In the warmer weather, outdoor recreation includes mountain biking, horseback riding hiking whitewater rafting and fly fishing..
Outdoor recreation in teh Colorado Rockies gives one a hearty appetite. The restaurants of Aspen satisfy hearty appetites by serving excellent cuisine made with regional ingredients. Following are some of the best restaurants in Aspen.
Montagna Restaurant and Bar, The Little Nell Resort. Montagna overlooks the courtyard and faces Aspen Mountain, for a scenic view while dining. This popular restaurant serves Rocky Mountain Artisan cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The dinner menu offers entrees such as Roasted pork tenderloin with braised bacon, pan roasted black cod with home made bacon and Tuscan seared prime beef ribeye. Master Sommelier, Richard Betts, oversees a wine cellar of 15,000 bottles. The Sommelier will match the wine and dinner, for a very special meal. Montagna has received the Wine Spectator’s Grand Award. AAA Four Diamond. Reservations can be made on-line at the Little Nell website. 1-970-920-4600.
Range. Regional restaurant serves Rocky Mountain Cuisine, with a focus on natural regional ingredients from the Rocky Mountain west to the Pacific Ocean. The dinner menus offers entrees such as: aromatic spice roasted range game hen, honey and orange lacquered organic salmon filet, rosemary roasted rack of Colorado lamb and cowboy steak. The meal has a sweet ending, with desserts such as chocolate lave cake and Rocky Mountain mud pie. The wine list primarily consists of west coast wines, to complement the regional cooking of the western range. Reservations can be made on line at the Range website. AAA Four Diamond. 1-970-925-2402.
Syzygy. Modern American menu combines fresh ingredients and subtle flavors from around the world Signature dishes include Elk Tenderloin and foie gras and vintage beef. Jazz music in the evening. adds to the sophisticated air of the eatery. The global wine list features vintages from around the world. There are 25 vintages available by the glass. AAA Four Diamond. 1-970-925-3700.
39 Degrees Lounge, Aspen Sky Hotel a Kimpton Hotel. 39 Degrees is a cozy gathering place to enjoy social cuisine and cocktails around the fireplace.
Elevation Restaurant and Bar. Menu includes entrees such as sauteed halibut, potato crested ahi tuna lemon-thyme marinated wild king salmon and wagyu beef New York strip steak.. A late night menu serves lighter items. 1-970-544-516
Pinons. This restaurant is located across the street from historic Hotel Jerome. The menu is described as American with influences of local products. Examples for the menu include Seared Loin of New Zealand Elk, Macadamia Nut Ahi, Grilled Rack of Colorado Lamb and All Natural Beef Grilled Prime New York Strip Steak . 1-970-920-2021.
Rustique Bistro. American menu features entrees such as: Salmon bordelaise with garlic spinach, plum basted pork medallions and New York steak au poivre. Desserts include creme de la creme brulee and three layered ice cream terrine. 1-970-920-2555.
Takah Sushi. Japanese, Asian and sushi restaurant. 1-970-925-8588.
Information is subject to change. Contact the restaurants for additional information and to make reservations.
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