The Snow Lodge
Aspen Flyover 1/4 Section Grid, Aspen
Restaurant in Aspen, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Snow Lodge is a better fit for an on-site Aspen dinner than a takeout or delivery plan. Choose it for a celebration-style evening when atmosphere matters; compare CP Burger for casual value, Mt. Rubirosa or Aosta Aspen for Italian, The Monarch Steakhouse for a clearer steakhouse splurge.
About The Snow Lodge
Aspen's dinner circuit can make every room sound like a major production, but The Snow Lodge is a straightforward pick for an Aspen evening: it's in Aspen, it keeps evening hours on most days, it calls for smart-casual dress. It works best as a dinner destination, with menu, pricing, takeout, delivery, seating details to confirm directly before you go.
Choose it for an Aspen dinner window, not for an uncertain format
The Snow Lodge fits a plan built around an evening in Aspen. It is open from 5:30–11 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday; closed Tuesday; and open from 5:30 PM–12 AM on Friday and Saturday. The listed schedule points to dinner as the practical window rather than lunch.
For off-premise planning, check directly with the venue about takeout or delivery. If you want other venues to compare while planning a night out, consider CP Burger, Mt. Rubirosa, or Aosta Aspen.
Who should choose this over safer Aspen picks
Choose The Snow Lodge when the brief is an Aspen evening and the known basics are enough for your decision. If you want another comparison, The Monarch Steakhouse is one option to consider. Velvet Buck is another venue to compare. The Snow Lodge is easiest to justify when the hours and smart-casual dress code match the night you are planning, you are comfortable confirming menu, price, seating details directly before you go.
For planning, the schedule matters most. Friday and Saturday run later, until 12 AM, while Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday close at 11 PM; Tuesday is closed. Larger parties should confirm availability directly rather than assuming the room can accommodate a particular setup.
Quick read: choose The Snow Lodge for an Aspen dinner plan when its evening hours and smart-casual dress code fit; cross-shop other options if cuisine, price, seating format, or off-premise convenience is the deciding factor.
Located inside
HotelThe St. Regis Aspen ResortFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 315 E Dean St, Aspen, CO 81611
- Website
- thesnowlodge.com
- Phone
- +1 332 210 0493
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Snow Lodge presents itself as a social, atmosphere-driven spot in Aspen’s evolved après scene. It occupies a transitional strip of town—close enough to the mountain action to feel immediate but set on a quieter, residential portion of Dean Street—so the room attracts guests who have intentionally chosen to be there. The place reads as stylish without feeling like a showpiece; service and energy tilt toward the convivial and considered, and the focus on atmosphere means the dining room often hums with purposeful conversation rather than background spectacle.
Best For
This is a pick for evening plans that prioritize atmosphere as much as the food. Its positioning within Aspen’s après and evening dining moment makes it well suited to post-run gatherings and night-out reservations when you want an energetic, social setting that still feels a step removed from the busiest tourist corridors. The Snow Lodge suits couples and small groups who value a lively, curated scene and visitors who prefer a deliberate, Aspen-flavored dining experience over louder, party-oriented venues.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the menu’s seafood and pasta highlights—the house signatures are reliable indicators of the kitchen’s strengths. The fusilli with octopus and the lobster with burrata showcase briny, textural contrasts, while the rotolo with white Bolognese represents the restaurant’s take on richer, layered pasta preparations. Time your visit for the 'after-mountain hour' mentioned in the description to catch the place in its prime atmosphere; given the social format, reservations for evening service are advisable.
Venue details
Ambiance
Jewel-toned, velvet-swathed setting with lush backdrop, transitioning from après-ski warmth to elegant evening dining.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- fusilli with octopus
- lobster with burrata
- rotolo with white Bolognese
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Velvet Buck, Notable alternative
- CP Burger, Notable alternative
- Aosta Aspen, Notable alternative
- Mt. Rubirosa, Italian, Italian
- The Monarch Steakhouse, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How The Snow Lodge compares in Aspen
Choose The Snow Lodge when the night itself matters more than a clearly defined cuisine lane. Against Velvet Buck, it reads as the more social Aspen dinner choice, while Velvet Buck is the safer pick for guests who want a conventional hotel-restaurant frame.
For value and ease, CP Burger is the practical fallback, especially for families, casual groups, or anyone who does not need a full evening out. For Italian, Aosta Aspen and Mt. Rubirosa give a clearer food direction than The Snow Lodge.
If the plan is a splurge dinner with a more defined category, The Monarch Steakhouse is the cleaner cross-shop. The Snow Lodge is the pick for atmosphere-led plans and easier booking; The Monarch is the stronger choice when the group wants a steakhouse brief from the start.
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Compare The Snow Lodge
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Lodge | Aspen | ; | No published awards |
| Velvet Buck | Aspen | ; | No published awards |
| CP Burger | Aspen | ; | No published awards |
| Aosta Aspen | Aspen | ; | No published awards |
| Mt. Rubirosa | Aspen | Italian | No published awards |
| The Monarch Steakhouse | Aspen | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can The Snow Lodge accommodate groups?
How far ahead should I book The Snow Lodge?
Use the confirmed hours to plan your target night: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday are 5:30–11 PM; Friday and Saturday are 5:30 PM–12 AM; Tuesday is closed.
Can I eat at the bar at The Snow Lodge?
Is lunch or dinner better at The Snow Lodge?
Dinner is the clear window. The listed hours begin at 5:30 PM on operating days, Tuesday is closed.
Is The Snow Lodge good for a special occasion?
It may suit an Aspen night out if the evening hours and smart-casual dress code match your plans. Confirm menu, price, service-format details directly if they are important to the occasion.
What are alternatives to compare with The Snow Lodge?
Options to compare include Aosta Aspen, The Monarch Steakhouse, CP Burger, Mt. Rubirosa, Velvet Buck. Choose based on the details that matter for the night you want.
