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are there any restaurants that cost less than $500 for dinner for 2?

Answer

Yes — there are *definitely* restaurants in Aspen where a dinner for two can cost well under $500, even though Aspen is known for its luxury dining. Here are some great options plus approximate costs to make it happen comfortably.

Here are a few more affordable or mid-range (Aspen “$$” or “$-$$”) dinner spots to consider:

Zane’s Tavern: Listed at “$” in the Aspen Chamber’s restaurant guide. Their menu includes pub-style fare.
Woody Creek Tavern: A classic local tavern with American comfort food. The Aspen Chamber guide rates it as “$$” and shows a typical entree cost around $50.
Jimoto: Asian fare (ramen, dumplings, etc.) in a relaxed setting. The Aspen Chamber lists its price range at about $45 for an entree.
CP Burger: A casual burger spot with bar-style food. According to the Aspen dining guide, entrees are up to ~$30.
New York Pizza: Pizza by the slice or pie at very reasonable prices — local guide lists it in the $10–20 range for pizza.
Mi Chola: More of a Mexican/Latin spot. The Aspen Chamber lists it as “$$-$$$” and typical dinner items in their menu guide are around $40.
Hickory House: BBQ and more casual, listed at “$$” in the Chamber’s guide. Good for a laid-back meal without breaking the bank.

Additional Tips to Save Even More:

Sit at the bar menus when available — many Aspen restaurants offer their full dinner menu (or a very similar menu) at bar prices, which is often significantly lower.
Look for happy hour or early evening specials — some places offer reduced prices on food and drinks in the late afternoon or early evening.

Estimate: For two people, ordering a couple of entrees + maybe non-alcoholic drinks at one of the above “$$” places would likely land you in the $80–$150 range, depending on what you order — *well under* $500.

So yes, there are plenty of dining options in Aspen where dinner for two won’t come close to $500, especially if you stick to more casual or mid-range places or use bar/early specials.

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