4 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Aspen

4 restaurants available nearby

1. Ellina

4.7

Exceptional(638)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Aspen

Booked 17 times today

Ellina is a cozy, intimate restaurant located in the heart of Aspen. Nestled in a stone walled dining room for the perfect, cozy Alpine dining experience. In the summer, the large outdoor patio offers al fresco dining in the shadow of Aspen Mountain.We are known for our homemade pastas and modern Italian cuisine - Chef Diaz' roots in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico often bring a Latin spark to classic Italian dishes. Our signature Artichoke Heart Bruschetta has been on the menu 15 years and still has a passionate following - a must try on the menu!Wine is our passion, and Ellina's worldly wine lists offers over 2500 choices, with a particular love and focus on the wines of Italy and France.

2. Kenichi Aspen

4.9

Exceptional(949)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Aspen

Booked 23 times today

There is another Kenichi nearby in Snowmass, so ensure you are booking at the correct restaurant! Kenichi is Aspen's premier contemporary Asian restaurant that features world-class sushi. We are known for our delightful sushi bar, bustling dining room, and hip bar scene. If no reservations are available this evening, there is plenty of space for walk-in dining at our bar, sushi bar, and lounge area. Enjoy dinner with us at our fun and lively locally-owned restaurant. Experience Kenichi’s Private Dining! Join us with your friends and family in the Tatami Room. Reservations last for 2 hours and can accommodate up to 12 people. Please note that a $250 deposit is required for Tatami Room bookings. (48-hour cancelation policy)

3. Little Ollie's

4.6

Exceptional(92)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Aspen

Booked 8 times today

Little Ollie's is a Chinese restaurant in Aspen, Colorado. It has an atmosphere of casual elegance and features both indoor and outdoor dining rooms, depending on the weather during the year. Inside, the dining area is pleasantly elegant with silky wall paper and sleek feather pictures hanging around the walls. At the same time, the tile floors and natural wood table and chair sets give Little Ollie's a more casual vibe that's inviting to guests of all types. Little Ollies is local's favorite spot from homemade dumplings to Cantonese roast duck, include the pan-seared dumplings, Szechuan hot oil wontons, traditional noodle soup, Szechuan hot oil fish, and more from Szechuan chef's specialty. A large selection of vegetarian meals are offered to guests with eating preferences, but these are not the only types of plates offered. Little Ollies also offers the full bar, as well as Asian beers, sodas, and Japanese sakes.

A photo of Willow Creek Bistro - Ritz Carlton Club Aspen Highlands restaurant

4. Willow Creek Bistro - Ritz Carlton Club Aspen Highlands

4.4

Awesome(106)

Price: Moderate

• American • Aspen

Booked 2 times today

Willow Creek Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands is a casual restaurant with a menu that crosses many cultures. The restaurants interior is designed to provide a modern take on the classic ski lodge, complete with plush comfortable seating, stone walls and amber colored accents. The outdoor patio is at the base of Highlands Ski Resort complete with fireplaces and shading umbrellas to make any evening comfortable. Willow Creek Bistro also features a full-service bar.Begin the meal with an order of tuna crudo, pretzel and bratwurst or homemade hummus and naan. Willow Creek Bistro offers creative entree options like Butter Chicken and Colorado lamb chops and classic 8 oz massive cheeseburgers or Coconut Curry ramen.Home of The Iconic Maroon Bells Colorado Landmark Base of Aspen Highlands Ski Area

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. Ellina

2. Kenichi Aspen

3. Little Ollie's

4. Willow Creek Bistro - Ritz Carlton Club Aspen Highlands

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