Lamb at Plato’s
Cache Cache Bistro
Run by co-owners Jodi Larner and chef Chris Lanter, this restaurant sports an unquestionably hip crowd and one of the town’s hottest bar scenes. Its haute French-inspired cuisine includes a mouthwatering filet mignon, drizzled in a Dijon-peppercorn sauce and served with whipped potatoes and haricots verts. 205 S. Mill St. #106, 970-925-3835; cachecache.com
Caribou Club
Famous for its celebrity clientele, glitzy nightlife and stellar bar and restaurant, the ’Bou’s signature, lightly aged New York-style fire-grilled bison on the bone is lean, tender, and grilled to perfection. It’s served with arugula salad, beefsteak tomato, and garlic herb butter. 411 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-2929; caribouclub.com
Elevation
This Restaurant Row standout is a modern American bistro, and its bartenders serve one of the best martinis in town. If beef tops your wish list, then the grilled Angus tenderloin, served with whipped potatoes and topped with a house steak sauce, butter, shallots, tomatoes, and herbs, is reason enough to overindulge. 304 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-544-5166; elevationaspen.com
Jimmy’s, An American Restaurant & Bar
This popular dining spot features the hallmark of a great steakhouse: beef porterhouse for two. Served Peter Luger-style, this all-natural, 34-ounce steak comes with caramelized onions, seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes. And don’t miss Jimmy’s Mezcal/Tequila menu, one of the largest in the country. 205 S. Mill St., 970-925-6020; jimmysaspen.com
Krabloonik
One of the most authentic experiences in the Valley, this Snowmass staple’s game and seafood dishes are as noteworthy as its dogsledding tours. One of its most talked-about dishes is the grilled elk loin, served with wild mushroom demi, tomato confit, pommes boulangére and braised Swiss chard. 4250 Divide Rd., Snowmass, 970-923-3953; krabloonik.com
Montagna
Dining at The Little Nell’s Montagna restaurant is a delightful experience. The locally raised American Wagyu roasted filet is complemented by a red pepper jus and roasted root vegetables and finished with a mustard-spaetzle glaze. Ask for master sommelier Jonathan Pullis, one of the Valley’s top oenophiles (wine connoisseurs). 675 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-6331
Piñons
Earning raves from diners for more than 20 years, this downtown staple knows how to serve a steak. Indulge in the grilled filet of beef, served with Hudson Valley foie gras and decadent black truffle sauce. The recently renovated dining room evokes alpine chic. Chef-owner Rob Mobilian credits his mother’s cooking for his culinary success. 105 S. Mill St., 970-920-2021; pinons.net
Plato’s
Located at the Aspen Meadows Resort and boasting one of the most picturesque views in town, Plato’s is helmed by chef Todd Slossberg, known for his locally sourced cuisine and innovative technique. The Harris Ranch Manhattan-cut strip steak is sizzled to perfection and paired with gold potato hash, creamed spinach and cauliflower sauce. 845 Meadows Rd., 970-925-4240
Steak House No. 316
The newest addition to Restaurant Row, housed in a charming Victorian, is a steak-lover’s paradise. Choose from diverse cuts of meat, sauces, and sides to create an unforgettable meal. All dishes are served a la carte. One recommendation: the Kobe flat iron steak with blue cheese bone marrow butter sauce and truffled potatoes au gratin. 316 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-920-1893; steakhouse316.com
