Ajax Tavern

We came here for dinner, not aprés, though if that is your jam, this is the place to be!We sat inside, and it was a lovely atmosphere. The service was friendly and attentive. I got the roasted chayote dish with goat cheese and lentils. It was a great vegetarian option! The romesco had a little kick. The Brussels were delicious. The others in my party enjoyed their wagyu pasta and steak with truffle parm frights.

First off, I would say Ajax is a must-do when you are in Aspen. There's something so great about sitting outside right at the base of the mountain, watching skiers and snowboarders. Our server was good - hit the right balance of being attentive without making us feel rushed. We obviously had Veuve, since it would be a crime NOT to have don't at Ajax. The truffle fries were fresh, hot, and delicious. My husband got the burger, which he said was decent but not great. I got the wagyu bolognese, which was absolutely incredible! The pasta was perfectly cooked, the wagyu was tender, and the sauce was flavorful. Highly recommend! Definitely don't miss Ajax the next time you're in Aspen!

Service | Fries | outdoor areaService -The staff provided excellent service, from the welcoming hostess to the two attentive servers who went above and beyond to help us. They were very knowledgeable about the menu and made fantastic recommendations.Fries - our group shared the perfect appetizer of fries, which easily catered to 2 to 4 people and arrived in a sizable tower.. Pretty tasty highly recommend.Outdoor area - During the summer, one of the best things about Aspen is their spacious outdoor area. I highly recommend sitting outside, as every table is covered and has one to two umbrellas to provide shade from the sun.Pro tip: The restaurant is conveniently located by the ski lift, making it the perfect spot to grab a delicious lunch before heading up the slopes for a breathtaking panoramic view of Aspen.

Post Aspen Valley marathon lunch was enjoyed at Ajax! I ordered the cheeseburger and truffle fries. Delish! I had about half and later regret tossing the other half outside of the airport when my flight was later cancelled. I was wishing I had the remainder of my meal for dinner.I was seated immediately upon my arrival and service was great! Gorgeous views.I happily recommend Ajax as they came as a recommendation from a close friend of mine who knew I was going to be in town.

Had a great time having lunch outside during Fall. The ambience is great and the service is very attentive. We had the wagyu burger and a Caesar salad which complimented each other very nicely. The burger was delicious and the salad was nice and light. Will be coming back here as long as I keep returning to aspen

Great good and atmosphere! Fun spot for lunch or for a drink after skiing. I highly recommend.

This was the best apres ski experience! Garret was the nicest server and made our lunch even more special. Will be back very soon!!

Tavern/restaurant at the Little Nell, one of the super expensive hotel at the base of Aspen Mountain. Went on a weeknight before 6pm, and the place wasn't too busy. Mid-size indoor space, and also has some outdoor space that's probably open during the day.Menu has the beers, cocktails, and food items from a tavern/sit-down restaurant, but of course a bit pricier since it's a fancy hotel in Aspen. Got the wagyu double cheeseburger, and upgraded the fries to truffle fries. The burger is pretty hefty, with a nice shiny bun. The wagyu beef patties are very flavorful and juicy. The truffle fries were also very tasty. Crispy with the truffle oil, parmesan and herbs, and they give you plenty. Total was $38 before tax and tip. Definitely pricey for a pub style burger and fries, but it was pretty tasty. Service at Ajax Tavern was really good as well.

If you want to sit outside you absolutely need to plan ahead. We weren't worried where we sat but I wanted to mention this because every time I have come here it's several hours wait. Great place to spend an afternoon just plan ahead. This time we sat inside and grabbed a drink. Everywhere in Aspen will break the bank so we know what our expectations were going in. The staff was lovely but didn't understand the menu any better than we did and we ended up ordering head cheese on accident with the charcuterie. They also told us that it came with cheese, which it didn't which doubled the cost of the charcuterie. The whole experience was fun but nothing memorable- except for my mom eating head cheese trying to figure out what it was (fyi, it's meat jelly). There are other options in town that are way better so I think Ajax, especially inside is just ok.

Enjoyed the burger and truffle fries. Great location and ambience. The mushroom appetizer was tasty also