Dining in Aspen | Lex Tarumianz Realty

Top Dining Options in Aspen

Browse the best restaurants and dining options in Aspen with top Aspen real estate expert, Lex Tarumianz.

Best Dining Options in Aspen, CO

Aspen, CO is known for its vibrant dining scene that blends mountain charm with world-class culinary experiences. Visitors can enjoy everything from refined gourmet creations to comforting flavors inspired by the Rockies. Locally sourced ingredients play a central role, showcasing the region’s farms, rivers, and foraged specialties. With stunning views and a lively atmosphere, dining in Aspen offers both memorable flavors and unforgettable settings.

1. PARC Aspen

Rating: 4.7/5 stars (110 reviews)
Address: 620 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, United States
Overview: PARC Aspen, voted Best Restaurant in Aspen, delivers a dining experience inspired by the Rocky Mountains with locally sourced ingredients and innovative flavors. Guests enjoy an award-winning wine program, exceptional hospitality, and memorable culinary moments.
2. White House Tavern

Rating: 4.6/5 stars (1,566 reviews)
Address: 302 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, United States
Overview: The White House Tavern serves premium sandwiches paired with a curated selection of wines, beers, and cocktails. A lively atmosphere with an exhibition kitchen and unique artwork enhances the warm, wood-paneled setting.
3. The Boat Tow

Rating: 4.5/5 stars (63 reviews)
Address: 315 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, United States
Overview: The Boat Tow by Gravity Haus celebrates Aspen’s ski heritage, honoring the early days when bold skiers conquered Ajax with a boat tow. As a top après destination, it blends adventure, community, and the true spirit of Aspen in an all-day gathering spot.
4. West End Social

Rating: 4.5/5 stars (226 reviews)
Address: 845 Meadows Rd, Aspen, CO 81611, United States
Overview: West End Social highlights local Colorado ingredients from farmers, foragers, and artisans, offering cuisine inspired by the Rocky Mountains and beyond. With shareable plates, multi-course meals, and stunning Aspen views, it creates a vibrant and welcoming dining experience.
5. Sant Ambroeus Aspen Restaurant

Rating: 4.7/5 stars (34 reviews)
Address: 201 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611, United States
Overview: Blending the charm of an Alpine chalet with Milan’s modern elegance, this Aspen destination offers warmth, style, and history in a landmark building from 1889. Designed by Giampiero Tagliaferri Studio, it features refined interiors and Milanese-inspired cuisine crafted from Rocky Mountain ingredients.
6. Matsuhisa

Rating: 4.5/5 stars (605 reviews)
Address: 303 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611, United States
Overview: Housed in a 120-year-old Victorian in downtown Aspen, Matsuhisa opened in 1998 as the first location outside Beverly Hills, featuring elegant dining spaces and sushi bars. Chef Nobu’s globally influenced Japanese cuisine highlights signature dishes like Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño.

Explore Aspen Neighborhood

Lex Tarumianz

Primary phone
970.618.5648
License Number
#FA100014565
Email
[email protected]
Address
415 E Hyman,
Aspen, CO 81611

Get to Know Me

An Aspen resident since 1995, Lex Tarumianz is a licensed Colorado real estate broker with Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty®. Lex was awarded the CFA designation (Chartered Financial Analyst) in 2010. He has sold over $1 Billion of real estate in his 12-year career with Sotheby’s International Realty® and continually ranks in the Top 100 nationally by Real Trends. A perennial top performer in the Aspen area, Lex has been involved in several record-breaking commercial and residential sales and has extensive knowledge within the market and the land use code.

Prior to joining Sotheby’s International Realty®, Lex was a Vice President with US Bank in Aspen serving in the roles of Commercial Banking Relationship Manager and later as a Portfolio Manager in the Trust and Asset Management Division. He was previously the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Gant Condominiums and served as a Regional Director of Revenue Management with Destination Hotels and Resorts.

Lex is a member of the CFA Society of Colorado and currently serves on the Building and Grounds Committee for the Aspen Country Day School. He has advised on several major Aspen real estate developments and has been involved in analysis and advisory work for The Aspen Skiing Company, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the City of Aspen. Tarumianz previously served on the Pitkin County Financial Advisory Board, the City of Aspen Budget Task Force, and the Board of Directors of Roaring Fork Leadership.

Lex graduated from the University of North Carolina with a B.A. in English.