Aspen Dinners: Inexpensive Wonderful Options!
Here are seven inexpensive dinner restaurants in Aspen along with their phone numbers and reservation information, plus a bonus Sushi entry for NOT inexpensive.
1. Mi Chola**
– Cuisine**: Mexican, Bar
– Highlights**: Street tacos, enchiladas, and a lively patio ambiance.
– Phone**: +1 970-710-7076
– Reservations**: Recommended, can be made via phone or [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g29141-d13824567-Reviews-Mi_Chola-Aspen_Colorado.html).
2. Hickory House**
– Cuisine**: American, Barbecue
– Highlights**: Known for its smoked meats like ribs and chicken wings, and generous portions.
– Phone**: +1 970-925-2313
– Reservations**: Not typically required but can be made via phone or [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/ Restaurant_Review-g29141-d381336-Reviews-Hickory_House-Aspen_Colorado.html).
3. Wild Fig**
– I am saddened to report that the Wild Fig, a wonderful restaurant, is CLOSED!
4. Clark’s Oyster Bar**
– Cuisine**: American, Seafood
– Highlights**: Fresh oysters, lobster rolls, and sea scallops.
– Phone**: +1 970-710-2546
– **Reservations**: Recommended, can be made via phone or [OpenTable](https://www.opentable.com/r/clarks-oyster-bar-aspen).
5. Mezzaluna**
– Cuisine**: Italian
– Highlights**: Modern and traditional Italian dishes, wood-fired pizzas, gluten-free options.
– Phone**: +1 970-925-5882
– Reservations**: Recommended, can be made via phone or [Mezzaluna Aspen](https://mezzalunaaspen.com).
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6. New Belgium Ranger Station**
– Cuisine**: American, Brew Pub
– Highlights**: Great beers, pretzels, and build-your-own tacos.
– Phone**: +1 970-429-6830
– Reservations**: Not required but recommended for larger groups, can be made via phone or [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g29141-d4744821-Reviews-New_Belgium_Ranger_Station-Aspen_Colorado.html).
7. Ajax Tavern**
– Cuisine**: American, Bar
– Highlights**: Famous for burgers and truffle fries, vibrant outdoor patio.
– Phone**: +1 970-920-6334
– Reservations**: Recommended, can be made via phone or [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g29141-d381331-Reviews-Ajax_Tavern-Aspen_Colorado.html).
These restaurants offer a variety of cuisines and dining experiences at reasonable prices, making them great options for dinner in Aspen.
BONUS!! If your budget permits $$$$ or $$$$$, Nobu’s first name is Matsuhisa. We were teased by several fellow NLC members in the past when word spread that we had a $500 meal for three during the NLC conference. We DID order everything on the menu with NO effort to be rational in our ordering. If we wanted foie gras, we ordered it. BAD Lenny! Good Matsuhisa! . The $500 did not include a tip. It is certainly the best Sushi in Aspen, and Nobu’s is quite famous for all of the locations. It is something worth saving for, and not to be missed. I made a mistake and opened my mouth, which will cost Debi and me a lot! I do owe her a 39th Anniversary Dinner. This should put me back to even at least! We both have had the pleasure of eating here before, and it is worth every penny, nickle, dime, dollar, and hundred.
