We had a wonderful experience here. After walking over from the Limelight Hotel, we were…read moreimmediately drawn in by the inviting ambiance and happily put our name on the waitlist. Once seated, Kate took great care of us and did an incredible job managing multiple tables with ease. At one point, she even held our 18-month-old daughter for a few minutes, giving us a brief and much-appreciated break. While we certainly didn't expect any babysitting, the gesture really made us feel welcomed and at home. We ordered the chicken salad and the chicken parmesan, and both dishes were excellent. We'll definitely be back

Really had a struggle meeting up with some friends there. Location is great, ambiance is great,…read morebut Saturday night these guys can't handle any sort of bar atmosphere. "OK to start a tab? 2 beers". "No, if you're with them you have to be on their tab." "But that's like 15 people that have already eaten food and been here for an hour." "That's how it is man." "OK 2 beers" One hour later.... "Your share is $98. Pay here." F this place and the pink Hawaiian shirt wearing manager that couldn't recognize a good time in a Las Vegas Chuck E Cheese on mushrooms. Nice decor, bad vibe.

We really enjoyed our meal here. When we got there it was early in the evening with the restaurant…read moremostly empty (it got busy shortly after), but I was shocked the hostess seated us like sardines next to one of only 3 parties in the restaurant at the time that put us within a couple feet of a very young child. Thankfully within seconds of sitting down, another employee came up and proactively moved us to somewhere a little more secluded. I appreciated that someone saw that wasn't an ideal setup and moved us before we awkwardly said anything. For the food, the pasta was a highlight for both my wife and myself. I got the fettuccini and my wife the prawn pasta and both were great. The bread was also extremely fresh and olive oil nice and robust. My drink was well balanced. I knew I'd like the place when I saw the negative reviews get a sassy response. I appreciate it having local ownership, and that the owner was also working along with the rest of the staff. Present ownership and passion shows.

Hate leaving public reviews and feel bad criticizing any small business these days which is why I…read moredon't want to give our experience 1 star but after attempting to reach out to the restaurant privately and getting no response would like to give other customers and the business a heads up so future patrons are not treated this way. We had dinner on Dec 30th while sitting at the bar. To get me to write any letter the experience must be pretty extreme and even more so when you consider the food was great and service (once we sat down) was also excellent. My wife and I got there at about 630 expecting to wait for bar seats for a group of 4. Our friends who play local shows and are regulars at Ellina and know the staff joined us. I checked in with the hostess and just made sure on the bar wait protocol and offered to put our name down and they said first come first serve. There was another couple in front of us and when 2 seats opened up in the corner we told them and they sat down (cause it would obviously be wrong to cut in front of them even though we were closer to the seats). We waited patiently for a good 45 minutes with our 2 friends but were not on top of the hostess station cause it was crowded with traffic (we only were like 5 feet away though even with the middle of the bar). About 10 minutes into our wait a group of 3 walked by us (2 girls and a guy celebrating a bday) to also wait at the bar. I remember them walking in cause they  accidentally bumped into me and apologized on their way to wait right by the host station for bar seats. When finally 2 seats opened up my wife and my friend's wife took the seat and when another 10 minutes went by 3 seats next to them opened up. We went to grab 2/3 seats and then the guy from the party said that's our seats. I told him it's first come first serve and they lied and said we were here first. I mention they walked into us while you were walking in and tried to tell them we were right behind the couple who were seated before us an hour ago (their party wasn't even there for that..that's how long we were waiting). Instead of letting me explain, the manager or owner came over and yells "MY BAR MY RULES" at me and said told the other party to sit down. My friends who are regulars and know the bartender and actually have met the her (Jill??) were also shocked. So we had no choice but to wait a little longer before another few seats opened up. We did end up sitting next to the same party of the 3 and the guy actually apologized to my wife multiple times cause they knew they were in the wrong. They totally lied and got away with it.  Despite the rudeness we spent $450 and appreciate Willy working hard for us but my friends and I don't see any of us going back and supporting the establishment after the way the earlier situation was handled and after an attempt to reach privately still no response. There was so many more mature and professional ways to handle the situation like asking for my explanation or having the host who first saw me vouch for me (I asked her if there was a list to put our name down for the bar trying to be proactive) or ask the other couple that was seated down right before us, or being proactive and implementing a waiting list or maybe offering us or the other party drinks or appetizers) but yelling at a customer and completely being in the wrong was so unbelievable out of pocket. It really ruined the meal for all of us despite objectively good food and drinks and like I said Willy and David were great. Please treat your future customers better than us.

Mawa's Kitchen in Aspen was a standout experience for me. I ordered the oxtail and honestly was…read moreblown away rich, deeply flavorful, and cooked to a level of tenderness that made it hard to put down. It was also my first time trying Ethiopian influenced food, and it felt like a great introduction. The dish had warmth, depth, and a kind of layered spice profile that felt both new and comforting at the same time. Overall, a really memorable meal in Aspen especially the oxtail, which alone is worth going for.

Wow! We loved Mawas! It was so good we came back for lunch before our flight. It's within walking…read moredistance of the airport on the Aspen Business complex tucked away. There is a sweet deck attached for eating outside, which we took advantage of the first time we went. The restaurant interior is just as charming, very clean and modern aesthetic, offering a lovely place to eat. The menu is fresh and wholesome ingredients. We got the same things both times, the Thai noodle salad and the tomato soup - both to die for !! So good. The second time we went we also got a cappuccino, which we regret not getting the first time. The staff is welcoming and super nice, the service was extremely fast and each time we were very well taken care of. We found out that Mawas is a Michelin guide restaurant which is hugely notable on how good this place is. You definitely won't regret going to Mawas kitchen.

we had one of those days where nothing went wrong but nothing really locked in either…read more around 5:30 there's kind of a quiet agreement that we're not cooking end up at bosq walk in and immediately realize this is not a place where you're going to steer anything. you're more of a participant sat down and the first thing that happens is you stop trying to get ahead of the meal. you just let it come to you small plates start showing up. not small like "light snack" small. small like "this has a purpose" one of them tasted like pine but in a way where you don't question it. like yeah ok this probably needed to happen at some point i noticed nobody around us was asking many questions. not because they didn't care. more like the room had already answered them there was a stretch where nobody at our table talked for maybe 20-30 seconds which is a long time and nobody panicked guy running the table had it completely under control. didn't catch the name but pretty sure it was barron sawyer. same guy i've now seen at multiple places doing exactly what needs to be done toward the end you realize you didn't make a single decision that mattered and that was probably correct walked out and nobody suggested going anywhere else five stars this place removes your ability to mess up dinner

Amazing food, the staff was so good with my son. The experience is unforgettable. Cannot wait to go…read moreback to Aspen and do it again

I love a place with multiple unique cocktails! Every cocktail blends well-loved flavors into…read moredelectable drinks. I got the Above Zero cocktail [patron blanco and reposado tequila, grove street cranberry, ancho reyes verde, cointreau lime, cardamom bitters] -- it's a great sipper over an evening chat with the gals. My friend got the Pistachio Martini and said it was "so smooth, so creamy, so good". The Law Dog was good but nothing out-of-the-ordinary-exquisite about it. Great ambiance, service, & lighting for a cocktail or a bite to eat. *nut allergen friendly - ALWAYS uses separate shakers. *22% service charge on all cheques.

I hate to leave 4 stars, however, as soon as we walked in we walked in being stared at as we looked…read morefor available table. A blonde lady with short hair holding a tablet of some sort made us feel pretty unwelcome, no smile, no polite greeting.. just "do you want a table or no". Thankfully our server was great, the food was good ( recommend the wings and the chowder soup ), the waygu burger was bland and not what we expected. The vibe was cute, would like to come back during the evening.

Aspen's best restaurant! Exceptional food and service. This is the best steakhouse I have ever been…read moreto. I highly recommend the cowboy ribeye and onion rings! Bar has open seating but fills up quickly. I still manage to get a spot just about every Friday.

Steakhouse No. 316 is everything you want from a classic Aspen steakhouse…read more The atmosphere is intimate and elegant -- dark wood, candlelight, and that cozy historic house setting that feels perfect after a long ski day. The bone-in ribeye was cooked absolutely perfectly and had incredible flavor. The sides were just as impressive -- the truffle mac and cheese and creamed spinach were standout additions. Service was exceptional from the moment we walked in. The staff clearly takes pride in what they do and the attention to detail shows. What I loved most is that this restaurant feels timeless. It's upscale without trying too hard and truly focuses on quality food and hospitality. If you're looking for a classic Aspen dinner experience, this is absolutely a must.

Ok but not if you're vegan…read more Went there told it was vegan friendly which it was if you can survive on fries :( lol

4.5 stars. Pricey restaurant but upscale. Service was very friendly and timely. Had a beautiful…read morecorner table. Recommend reservations. 1. Elk carpaccio - Not overly powerful with the game taste. Has a lemon hint and very delicious with the cheese. 2. Wagyu steak - Cooked perfectly as ordered and flavorful. Not overly peppered or salted on the outside. Good size to share. Large wine menu and good selection of single glasses as well. Overall, a great dinner experience for an upscale dinner!

As it turns out, the best food in Aspen was hiding in plain sight…read more My partner and I just spent a glorious week at the Aspen Meadows Resort for a conference. When we were not attending related events, we met friends in town for dinners at rather well-known restaurants -- all were just fine. Quite good, even. But not... great. Then, with a bit of luck and a determined snowstorm, we found ourselves having to stay in Aspen for two additional days. Luckily, we were welcomed back at the resort and, hunkering down with the weather, decided to simply stay put and have dinner on property at West End Social. Due to the weather, we practically had the place to ourselves, which was genius, as we were able to spend even more time with our utterly delightful and endlessly competent server, John B. What followed was easily the best meal we had in Aspen. The pâté was insanely delicious, the pork chop was the best my partner has ever had, and the focaccia (the focaccia!), wildly delicious -- crackling at the edges, deeply earthy, and, I suspect, lifted by a whisper of cornmeal. The only tragedy was that we found ourselves unable to cross the finish line to dessert. And so it was that we came back again the next evening. We ordered an entirely different assortment of dishes (save the otherworldly focaccia), and once again -- perfection. My job back in Massachusetts is to write about local food, farms, and chefs, which is to say only that I think about food -- a lot. And so it is that with total confidence and unbridled enthusiasm I can say -- West End Social, with its gorgeous space, exquisite food, and outstanding people who make it all happen -- is a gem.

The view was beautiful, but the atmosphere was not lively at all and definitely not the vibe we…read morewere looking for, so we politely asked to cancel our reservation and chose to dine elsewhere. Despite the place being nearly empty, they charged me a $100 cancellation fee for canceling within 24 hours. I called afterward hoping they might reconsider given the circumstances, but the manager was shockingly rude and had no interest in resolving the issue or showing any level of customer care. It's not as if we took a table away from paying customers in a packed restaurant. Charging that kind of fee when the restaurant was empty is one thing, but the dismissive and hostile attitude made it far worse. Aspen is known for warm hospitality, and everyone else we encountered was wonderful. Unfortunately, this was the worst customer service experience I had there. I would strongly recommend spending your money somewhere that values its guests.