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I dined like an A-lister at 5 Aspen restaurants that attract celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Katy Perry. Here's what it was like.

Monica HumphriesMar 1, 2022, 00:23 IST

The author dined at five-celebrity loved restaurants on her trip to Aspen, Colorado.Monica Humphries/Insider

  • Aspen is known for more than just skiing. It also has a hot dining scene that draws celebrities.
  • The Kardashians, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Katy Perry have all been spotted in Aspen restaurants.
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Aspen, Colorado is known for skiing. But between runs, there's also a celebrity-worthy food scene.

Aspen's downtown area.Monica Humphries/Insider

I ate my way through the ski town on a recent trip to Aspen to see what it felt like to dine like an A-lister.

The author at Ajax Tavern in Aspen, Colorado.Monica Humphries/Insider
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Aspen realtors told me that no trip to the town is complete without a reservation at the sushi restaurant Matsuhisa.

The exterior of Matsuhisa.Monica Humphries/Insider

At Matsuhisa, I ordered an array of the freshest sushi I've ever tasted.

The new-style salmon at Matsuhisa in Aspen, Colorado.Monica Humphries/Insider
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Ajax Tavern was mentioned time and time again during my five-day trip as an Aspen staple.

The interior of Ajax Tavern.Monica Humphries/Insider

You can practically smell the restaurant's popular truffle fries from the ski slopes.

Squash, a Wagyu burger, and truffle fries from Ajax Tavern.Monica Humphries/Insider
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I learned after landing in Aspen that the town's go-to for après-ski is The White House Tavern.

The exterior of The White House Tavern.Monica Humphries/Insider

The menu at The White House Tavern focuses on sandwiches. I opted for fries and a kale salad.

The salad and fries at The White House Tavern.Monica Humphries/Insider
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Hotel Jerome isn't just one of the town's most popular hotels, it's also home to the western-themed J-Bar.

J-Bar's interior.Monica Humphries/Insider

I didn't stop at J-Bar for food, but I did sip one of the bar's signature cocktails.

The author at J-Bar.Monica Humphries/Insider
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Multiple locals told me that Clark's Oyster Bar is the best place in Aspen for fresh seafood regardless of your celebrity status.

The exterior of Clark's Aspen.Monica Humphries/Insider

I devoured a tray of oysters and left feeling a little like an influencer, too.

Four oysters from Clark's Aspen.Monica Humphries/Insider
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I left Aspen full, happy, and with an even longer list of where to eat on my next trip.

The author outside of Clark's Aspen.Monica Humphries/Insider
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