White House Tavern is a perfect example of Aspen casual done right…read more The restaurant sits in a charming historic house and has such a warm, relaxed energy -- great music, friendly staff, and a lively atmosphere. The crispy chicken sandwich is honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Perfectly crispy, juicy, and balanced with just the right amount of heat. The kale salad and fries were also excellent, and everything came out quickly despite how busy the place was. The service was upbeat and welcoming, and the whole experience felt effortless. If you want a fun, laid-back lunch or dinner in Aspen without sacrificing quality, this is absolutely the place.

This place was very highly recommended amongst all of our friends and relatives that live around…read moreAspen, so we had high hopes. The service was wonderful, we got our food very quickly, and the ambiance was adorable. A little loud but nothing too crazy. The food itself was fine. We ordered the duo dip, French fries, the French dip, and the chicken sandwich. The guac and the other dip were really good and we loved the chips too. The fries are pretty much what you'd expect, except once they got to room temperature they became super hard and not very edible. My husband said the French dip meat was good and tender, pretty good flavor overall. I had the chicken sandwich which was huge! They split the sandwich into three wedges and I could only finish two. I liked the texture of the chicken was nice and I liked the slaw on it, however, the flavor overall was kind of lacking. I would say it was a bit overhyped. Overall, it was a nice experience for a decent price and I'm glad we went. Would we go back? Probably.

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.

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 went there sometime ago as a group of 7 after looking at great reviews and affordable prices. I…read morecan't began to describe how horrible the experience was. One girl at the counter was rude, constantly eyeing us and few other customers up and down in condescending way. I saw her peeking into a customer's laptop and later and later saw tilting over to look at my husband's phone when he was scrolling, so inappropriate. My tacos arrived with tortillas that looked chewed on on the edges, and when I pointed it out, she said they "came from the packet like that." But later changed after rolling eyes at us. On top of it all, the place is right next to a weed shop, so the smell was everywhere. Definitely not returning and needless to say DO NOT recommend.

I thoroughly enjoyed my tortilla chicken soup, chock full of veggies. One of the best I've had…read more Service was fine. This is a hidden place down a staircase but worth the steps. Nothing fancy.

Just like most places in Aspen, the food here is also criminally overpriced. Between the three of…read moreus, we got a cup of soup and 3 sandwiches. Split 3 ways and including tax/tip, the bill came out to nearly $40 per person. That being said, the banh mi I got was quite good - packed w/flavor from the kimchi and the sauce; though this is probably the first time i've had a banh mi without any cilantro... The thai coconut soup, though, was a bit of a let down. It had all the right flavors, but was in dire need of some acidity and sweetness. Without that, it was quite one-dimensional. Service was decent. We were seated outside so quite a lot of people around and so it often felt quite cramped. Overall, not bad but there's definitely better out there.

It's been three years. Though M&C's counter service and market doesn't seem as vital for their…read morebusiness as before, it's still my IT spot in Aspen for outstanding selection of cheeses to go. As for a sit-down meal, M&C is not in the forefront of my must come back to anymore. When informed that there'll be a long wait to their charming patio; I made the mistake this evening of taking a table inside for immediate seating. Very slow and unattentive was the service there. So disappointed also I was with my undercooked "rotisserie chicken" and the once beloved brown sugar butter sauce of theirs was sour. When asked if they had changed the recipe, our server replied "it depends on who made it" - really?!? I didn't leave this time with that warm and cozy feeling of being a guest at their place, instead now I was just another customer! cheers!

The truffle fries were amazing, but the charcuterie board was okay. The cocktails were fun--my…read moreapple pie flavored one was great but I would've preferred it without the whipped cream. The playlist and DJ last Friday was great, but the overall vibes were more chill than expected, maybe because it's still early in the season. The view of the slopes is so nice. We got there around ~2:30 on a Friday and waited over an hour for a table outside, which we didn't mind because we were able to run some other errands in town.

I used to love the place because they had the BEST STEAK SANDWICH ever like omg it was so good. But…read morethey took it off the menu!!!! So I got the waygu bolognese which was fine but not anywhere near $40 like that feels like a scam. I get its waygu but i could've gotten the same tasting bolognese at City Market. But I would've paid $100 for that steak sandwich though. Ugh. Petition to bring BACK THE SANDWHICH!!! I'll stand outside Ajax with a sign that says STEAK SANDWICH I miss it so much. Service was GREAT though our waiter was super kind and nice.

Such a great experience here for my friends bachelorette! Service was great! Very cute spot too!…read more For food we got a few apps, French onion soup and pizza! French onion soup was great! For my main I split with a friend the steak and the truffle risotto. The steak was perfection. The truffle butter made this so good! The risotto I also loved because the truffle was not to overpowering. I loved this! Andddd they can make a pornstar martini!

I came to this place with my family on a Saturday night. You would think they would be open for…read moretaking you in and serve you dinner. I called them at 8:30 and they said kitchen is open till 9pm which was fair. We got there at 8:50pm and the hostess looked over to someone who looked like the shift manager and she said "sorry the kitchen is closed". I did not feel like arguing so we just decided to have some pizzas and drinks. That was a big mistake. I ordered what looked like a calzone (pizza that is wrapped) and it was the saltiest dish I've tried. Again we were trying to be mindful and too nice but I think we just went too far for being too nice. I then ordered the other pizza and it was honestly quite mediocre. The waiter was really nice and that's why I'm giving it 1 star otherwise it would be zero for us. They weren't even willing to provide salad. Come on! You can't even make salad in your kitchen? That was just ridiculous. And believe it or not, we had amazing food in every other restaurant we tried in Aspen so this was certainly a one off. My suggestion to the management team is to be honest about your the last call from your kitchen. If you close at 10pm and your kitchen runs till 9pm, you ought to be able to take orders till 9pm. Otherwise, be upfront and shot down kitchen at 8:30pm. Quite disappointed and not even sure if I would ever want to give this place a try.

Great local hole in the wall tavern. There is quick local service with the waiter walking around…read more Plenty of seating and quick turnover. Large menu but varied and you could find something for everyone. Small beer menu and not much on tap. Prices are very reasonable for Aspen. 1. Wings - Large in size and flavorful. Not as crunchy as I'd like. 2. Flautas - Cut in half. Very good and filled with delicious chicken. Overall, a great spot to watch sports, get a beer or get some pub food.

Fantastic little bar in Aspen with delicious food and good beer at an amazing price especially for…read moreAspen. They have burgers, good selection of sandwiches (Philly cheesesteak), salads, fish n chips and wings with a nice assortment of flavors. I ordered wings and fries. Large basket of fries (a bit too salty but good) were good and the wings were 8.5/10. $17 for 12 wings in Aspen was great I thought. They also Guinness and it was poured properly and very tasty. The inside is cozy and very clean. I was there around 3pm on a Monday and easily got a seat. The 2 girls working were so so nice and very good servers - 10/10 service. They don't do too many mixed drinks and not a ton of beer selection but for a good beer and great food at a phenomenal price with A+ service definitely check it out!

Ambiance: Thankful the Ritz has the Alehouse next door! We enjoy going to the alehouse for…read morefootball, lunch, views, good company. The bartenders/employees are all great humans. Easy to talk to, whether it's sports, food/beer, or the mountains! Service: We love seeing Jackson!! Met him on our first trip to Aspen, super nice guy (ask him for his favorite drink). Love popping in and see him when we're in town. Food: We usually come in the winter and I always get the chili (which is my favorite) this time (summer so no chili) the guys recommend the Baja bowl either chicken and 10/10.. I've been here for a week or so and I've eaten this bowl for lunch every other day. Can't wait to be back!

This was the perfect stop after hiking in Maroon Bells ! We split a massive pizza and chips and it…read morewas so good! Could only imagine how awesome this place would be after skiing in the winter

John B. was an amazing server and the desserts were truly out of this world. also one of the…read moregreatest pork chops I've ever had. and one hell of a sunset with the view!

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.