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

As it turns out, the best food in Aspen was hiding in plain sight. 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. read more

The view was beautiful, but the atmosphere was not lively at all and definitely not the vibe we were 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. read more

Amazing food, and amazing service!! Our server Sophie was quick and friendly!!! Strongly recommend the chicken!

An incredible experience--the atmosphere was perfect, the food was delicious, and the view was simply stunning.

Great dinner with amazing views. Service was excellent (bartender didn't want to take our picture outside as we were being seated, but oh well). Everything else from then on was amazing. Appetizers, drinks, entrees, everything. Would definitely return. read more

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Staying here at the hotel seemed a good choice after a long drive to Aspen. The resort is up and away from the town itself and was very peaceful. The dining room is spacious letting you look out large floor to ceiling surrounding windows to have an amazing view of mountains and the valley. Service was attentive and as there were only a few couples eating at 6 pm, a quiet lovely setting. The menu is focused allowing for excellent preparation without the rush. I had the duck and can say it was an amazing choice and fully deboned. No fighting with getting to the meat. Looking forward to staying at the hotel again and enjoying another marvelous dinner! read more

Gorgeous view and attentive service. Excellent food, with lots of "small bites" which I love. A little confusing getting there as there's no signage out front. It's in a tennis club. Park across the street in a parking garage under tennis courts and walk up the road a bit to the portico and then through the lobby. read more

The food & service is phenomenal!! Everything we ordered was carefully curated and delicious! Highly recommend the land based dishes and their desserts! We really appreciated the hospitality from the team and our server John. Nothing beats amazing food, a knowledgeable server, and a view! The restaurant is smaller than we expected so definitely make a reservation. If you're not looking to eat this is a great spot to grab a drink and watch the sun go down! read more

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I came in here on a whim. My server, Tyler, gave really great recommendations. He was spot on!! Very accommodating for me being gluten feee as well. I highly recommend the sweet & salty caviar, Cesar salad & duck. All were incredible and the service was great! The ambiance was amazing...perfectly timed for an amazing sunset as well. read more

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Picked this place to Celebrate our 3 year anniversary and could not have dreamt up a better experience. From the warm ambience, to the the stellar service, to the amazing food, and absolutely stunning views this was the perfect crescendo to our Anniversary trip. Also, our server John P was outstanding! His recs were spot on and he made us feel as if we were being hosted & cared for by a close friend. Really can't say enough about our experience - It was exceptional and we can't wait to come back on our next visit to Aspen! read more

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This place is a must go when visiting Aspen. Had an early dinner celebrating a friend's bday. We didn't have a reservation but we were very early so it wasn't a problem. The food was great. Service was great. Rafael our waiter was very attentive. Great views , very nice ambiance. Highly recommend. read more

Creative food that was beautiful and delicious! Fun cocktails! Truffle fries were yummy! The bees knees dessert is adorable and delicious!! Locally sourced ingredients too!! Thank you April you were wonderful! read more

West End Social - Bees Knees!! - American Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

Great restaurant !!! Very good ambiance with the mountains in the background out the window. Good was outstanding. But shining above all was our waiter - John B. He was the best - with his advice on apps and entrees to his print attention to our table's needs. He is the best. read more

Aixa was our server she was so accommodating and delightful. She was very attentive and the food was excellent.

Service was horrible. Front of the house had no idea how to treat a customer. Very disappointing. Don't waste your time going to the west end, Stay in town. As we left disappointed, the bartender said, there are many restaurants in town that are great. Clueless. Manager needs to manage. read more

We had a delicious meal out on the patio! Great food, drinks, and service. Highly recommend the elk loin and steak/prawns. Our server Cara had a good sense of humor too. read more

April was excellent. Very friendly, attentive and great service. Food was enjoying able and the view was beautiful. read more

The food is perfect, and the view is beautiful. Also the cups look nice. I strongly recommend. Our waitress April did an amazing job. read more

West End Social - American Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

Stunning views! Delicious dinner. Sang was also one of the best waiters I have ever had.

We had an amazing dinner at West End Social; led by our very welcoming server April. The locally sourced ingredients shone through. The Ricotta with local toasted sourdough was spectacular, the Waygu tartare and waygu with prawns were delicious. Thank you West End team for a lovely night. read more

Everything was excellent except for the duck. I've never had bad duck before in my life. This was the first. I still remember it like it was a nightmare. The duck tasted purely of salt. I asked for it to be taken back and made less salty as salt is the only thing I can taste. Unapologetically, I was told my the waitress that it had been brined. If they remake it, it will be the same way. My cholesterol took a hike eating this dish. The chef sent out a weirdly warm pear sweet sauce to mask the saltiness. Don't order the duck. read more

Outstanding service April was an absolute delight! She served us perfectly attentive, kind, and incredibly professional. Her grateful attitude and warm demeanor made our dining experience even more enjoyable. Truly a standout in customer service. Thank you, Aprly! read more

The view was spectacular and the food was delicious! To top it off, we had a fantastic and very engaged waiter. Mitch is really wonderful and puts a lot of effort and joy into his job! read more

Great service, great food, wonderful atmosphere with unparalleled views. John and Mitch are two of the best waiters in town!

Best view in Aspen! April, our server, went above and beyond the call. We loved her enthusiasm and great attitude. She explained every dish as it was served. Bison was tasty, Wagyu steak was good, prawns even better. Dubai dessert needs to go back to Dubai, though. Just strange. ‍ read more

The West End Social is an spectacular Ambiance. Our server was very knowledgeable on both the menu and suggested four great drinks. We started off with the sour dough olive bread with lemon butter and the truffle fries. Just the right amount of seasoning! (Just wish there were ketchup or bbq sauce for the fries) For dinner, we had the waygu beef steak, roast duck, and gnocchi....everything was perfectly seasoned, steak was cooked just right. And duck was moist and juicy. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Food in Aspen is incredibly expensive, and there was a great Monday apres deal that our group, who was staying at the resort for the conference, was eager to take advantage of. $21 for a gourmet burger and a beer between 3-5. Two of us arrived at 445 and were seated first, followed by two families we were with that included 3 small children and a baby. Our initial host, Mitch, was incredibly accommodating. When our new server arrived to take our food order at 455, he was hesitant to give us the deal, but he honored it and also allowed us to order off of the regular dinner menu as well. That was incredibly kind and accommodating. Unfortunately, they could not split the check at the end due to their pos system, which will be a massive headache for us, hence the 1 star removed. While this isn't an ideal place for families, I appreciated their sensitivity and kindness to us. read more

Phenomenal food, views, ambiance, and service! John was incredibly attentive. The brown butter gnocchi is divine. Can't recommend enough!

Food was amazing and April was incredible. Very personable and kind! One of my family's favorite spots in Aspen.

Amazing service and food!! Great location! Here for girls trip and it was so fun!! Got the Scallops and friends got Pasta special, all of us very happy! read more

Scenery of Aspen mountains is spectacular. Food is delicious and our waiter John P was the best

The food was great, but what really made the experience stand out was our server, April. She was incredibly attentive, kind, and made us feel so welcome--truly the highlight of our visit read more

Fantastic service by April!!! Had a gathering after daughter's solo concerto with the Aspen Music Festival and she quickly accommodated us even though the party grew from 12 to 16! Very efficient and incredibly friendly! Oh and wonderful food too! Bravo!! read more

April gave us an amazing experience and the food was really really good. view is ridiculous

I have had a couple of meals this year at West End Social. Had brunch one Sunday and then drinks and dinner another time in their cozy lounge. Everything was amazing. Great menus and service. read more

most likely my favorite restaurant in Aspen!!! I just had the wagyu and eggs breakfast and it is outstanding! amazing service and incredible views read more

Incredible view. That is the only plus. Poor service not attentive. Food not cooked properly and was returned to the kitchen. Only slight improvement;however, the night we dined I had to park on a deserted country road about a mile from the restaurant where bears had been sighted in the past. I asked the Maitre'D if someone could take us back to our and thankfully he said yes. read more