User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (10 ratings)
Pine Creek Cookhouse
- (970) 925-1044
11399 Castle Creek Rd., Aspen, CO
81611
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| About: | Set amidst the Elk Mountains in the Ashcroft Valley, the only way to get here in the winter is by sleigh, snowshoe or cross-country skis. Considering its unparalleled reputation for top-notch gourmet fare, the common reaction upon finally spotting the place is "this is it?" It looks, on the outside, like a common cabin. The interior, however, blends elegance with rustic, country charm. Dinner features selections like oven-roasted rack of lamb, Pistachio Crusted Caribou, and Barbecued Flat Iron Steak. The menu varies daily. Be forewarned that it is pricey. Reservations are a must. |
| Hours: | Lunch & Dinner daily |
| Categories: | Seafood Restaurants, Healthy Restaurants, Restaurants, American Restaurants |
| Parking: | Parking available |
| Payment: | MasterCard, Visa, American Express |
| Amenities: | Kid-Friendly |
| Cuisine: | American, Contemporary, Fish & Seafood, Healthy, Seafood |
| Ambiance: | Family Friendly, Romantic |
| Feature: | Bar, Great Wine List, Healthy Options, Outdoor Seating, View |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Dress Code: | Casual |
| Price: | $20 - $30 |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: 970 925 7939 Email: info@pinecreekcookhouse.com |
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User Rating: 5 out of 5 starsWe've just returned from an excursion up the mountain to Pine Creek Cookhouse. The scenery up and back was, to say the least, spectacular. We dined inside with a great view of snow covered mountains. If you are looking for good hamburgers, hotdogs and sandwiches, DON'T GO! The food was very good and the service was great. Great choices of food include elk, bison, and trout. I recommend that you take your time and work in a hike or mini hike along the river that paralleled the road for several miles, mixed in with numerous beaver created ponds.
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User Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
It was a fantastic dinner experience and the food was very impressive (between our group we had the elk loin, the buffalo tenderloin and the game mixed grill). However.. we were shocked when the bill came. We were 8 people and besides the set menu (which includes three courses), we bought two bottles of wine ($50 each, one of their cheapest) and 3 coffees. Our total came up to $171 PER PERSON. I've paid far more for meals, so it's not so much the price that I object to, but the lack of notice about prices..
We didn't know that there's a $25 charge per person for the horse sleigh ride, neither did we know that the set menu was $95 a person excluding coffee, drinks, tax and gratuity. None of these prices are mentioned on their website, nor explained to us when we made the reservation on the phone and given the choice between the sleigh ride and skiing to the restaurant. Considering my mother doesn't ski, we really didn't have a choice anyway. Not even does their menu mention the set meal price, we had to ask the waiter! So really since it's not written or spoken anywhere, they can set the price at whatever they like. Very bad way to manage expectations.
Apparently when we made our reservation, we should've had the costs explained to us. We didn't. Add the $100 cab rides there and back (from Aspen Mountain), and you have yourself an overpriced meal.
Shame, cos the experience was unique and I'm glad I went, I just wish I went with realistic expectations. 
User Rating: 4 out of 5 starsMeal with a view: A trip to Aspen is not complete without a meal at Pine Creek. I prefer lunch over dinner, because the view is simply amazing. If it is available, try the smoked trout appetizer.
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