Are you looking for a great Aspen Restaurant? Finding a restaurant is not hard in Aspen. Aspen restaurants feature all types of cuisine; you can find just about any style you want. including Japanese, Mediterranean and Italian to American, Eclectic and Contemporary cuisines. Aspen is a popular vacation destination. Most people on vacation enjoy eating at restaurants. The Aspen Restaurants offer a variety of food types, as well as a healthy price range (from inexpensive to pricey).

For a taste of Mediterranean try the Wild Fig. This restaurant is known for their signature dish, "fish in the bag" (fish of the day in a brown paper bag). Also popular is the clams and chorizo. Finish your dinner with warm figs and try a cup of custom-roasted Amante coffee.

If you are starting to miss home and would love a home-cooked meal, check out the Hickory House Ribs. Claiming to have "the best ribs in Colorado," Hickory House has won over 40 national competitions and is home to Aspen's only Southern-style breakfast, grits and all.

• Matsuhisa Japanese, Phone: 970-544-6628 Google Map
  • Concierge.com Recommendation: "This is Nobu's newish extension of Matsuhisa Aspen. Upstairs, in this case, is street level, and, just like Next Door Nobu in New York..."

• • Fodor's Review: "Although you shouldn't expect to see Nobu in the kitchen, his recipes and techniques are unmistakable."

• Mezzaluna American, Phone: 970-925-5882 Google Map
  • Concierge.com Recommendation: "A cheery, dependable, easy-to-love Mediterranean place that provides welcome relief from the culinary fireworks..."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Wild Fig Mediterranean, Phone: 970-925-5160 Google Map
  • Concierge.com Recommendation: "...Fig burst on the scene in the 2003 ski season and has been packed ever since--which isn't hard when there are only 50 seats."

• • Fodor's Choice: "A friendly establishment with an unbeatable location right off the pedestrian mall, this cozy restaurant and bar offers light Mediterranean dishes in a distinctive decor."

• Krabloonik Contemporary, Phone: 970-923-3953 Google Map
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "For dinner there's Krabloonik smoked trout with creamy horseradish for starters and a wide variety of game, beef tenderloin, lamb, and fish for the main course."

• • Fodor's Review: "Although you can drive to the restaurant, the best -- and most memorable -- way to arrive is by dogsled."

• Il Poggio Italian, Phone: 970-923-4292 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "The classic Italian food is well received by the aprés-ski crowd. Try one of the hearth-baked pizzas, a hearty pasta dish, or any beef or chicken entrèe."

• • TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Gusto Ristorante Italian, Phone: 970-925-8222 Google Map
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Chef Mateo Mangiarotti is a native of Italy, and he shows his skills with such knockout dishes as tarozzi con pesto..."

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• Jimmy's American, Phone: 970-925-6020 Google Map
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Another local favorite, Jimmy's (subtitled 'An American Restaurant & Bar') is known for its steaks and seafood, but loved for its luscious meatloaf."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Pi&ncirc;ons Contemporary, Phone: 970-920-2021 Google Map
  • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "You can't miss with herb-crusted ruby trout with spinach, crab, pancetta, and sweet corn puree; or pistachio-crusted rack of lamb with potato-rutabaga hash."

• • Fodor's Review: "The Southwestern ranch-style dining room has leather-wrapped railings, a teal green ceiling, and upholstered walls."

• Woody Creek Tavern Mexican, Phone: 970-923-4585 Google Map
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "You'll find a good selection of well-prepared tavern food, including barbecued pork ribs, thick steaks, and burgers..."

• Six89 Restaurant Eclectic, Phone: 970-963-6890 Google Map
  • Fodor's Choice: "If you're feeling adventurous, put yourself in chef Mark Fischer's capable hands with 'Random Acts of Cooking,' a family style tasting menu."

• Boogies Diner American, Phone: 970-925-6610 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "This cheerful spot filled with diner memorabilia and an outrageous waitstaff resounds with rock-and-roll faves from the 1950s and '60s."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Hickory House Ribs American, Phone: 970-925-2313 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "These hickory-smoked baby back ribs have won more than 40 national competitions. The rustic Hickory House is also home to Aspen's only Southern-style breakfast, grits and all."

• • TripAdvisor 4.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Narayan's Nepal Restaurant Asian, Phone: 970-945-8803 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "The chef, a former Sherpa who now owns this restaurant and its twin in Aspen, serves up dishes so authentic that you'll swear you're in the high Himalayas."

• The Stewpot American, Phone: 970-923-2263 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "This is an ideal spot for lunch after a long morning on the slopes. Daily soup specials..."

• Weinerstube Restaurant American, Phone: 970-925-3357 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "In one corner is the 'Stamtish,' a large community table where old time ski legends pass the syrup and spin tall tales of skiing in Aspen 'before it was Aspen.'"

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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• Explore Bistro Phone: 970-925-5338 Google Map
  • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)