Ranger Station

Top choice in Aspen


This place is much more a bar than a restaurant, but given the dearth of dining choices in Snowmass, you may as well eat here too. The stars of the show are the 10 New Belgium beers on tap, but where else can you get Bavarian pretzels with yummy dipping sauces, bison chili or ciabatta-style grilled cheese? Ski-in, ski-out. Yes!


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