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Explore Bistro


4.0 of 5 stars 8 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Asian, Mexican, Vegetarian
  • Neighbourhood: Downtown
  • 221 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-1996
  • (970) 925-5338
  • Average price: £ 7 ($ 12)

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5 of 5 stars
Austin, TX.
1 Aug 2009

Within our 4-day stay in Aspen, we ate at Escape Bistro twice--we absolutely LOVED it. The carrot ginger soup was absolutely marvelous, as were the golden curry veggies and the white tamales. The bistro has recently undergone a remodel so everything is fresh and new. The open windows with the gorgeous scenery outside just adds to the healthy feeling of... more

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4 of 5 stars
McLean, Va
31 Jan 2009

This small restaurant is tucked away on the 2nd floor of a bookstore in Aspen. It is the only vegetarian restaurant in Aspen. The preparations are inventive and tasty. I visited the restaurant 4 times in 2 weeks and loved every meal! The avocado salad with citrus vinaigrette and tangerine is creative and delicious. I ate the vegetable tostadas and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Vancouver BC
11 Jul 2008

Great little restaurant above a bookstore. I had the coconut crusted tofu with Kahmiri rice. It was simple, delicious, and healthy. Unprententious atmosphere and you can browse the bookstore after dinner. more

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4 of 5 stars
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7 Jun 2008

Great vegetarian place. Ringo Star's hangout. more

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5 of 5 stars
NJ
17 Jan 2008
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Unbelievable vegetarian and vegan cuisine set in a romantic old world book store. We have eaten there on every annual visit to Aspen and never been disappointed. Recent additions to the menu only add to a most pleasant and not overly expensive (for Aspen) dining experience. This combined with Monica, the new manager makes for an exciting, tasty dining date.... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Diego, CA
14 Jan 2008

As unpretentious as one could find in Aspen, the food at this "bistro embedded in a bookstore" was delicious, plentiful and perfect after a hard day on the slopes. An interesting selection of vegetarian soy products (seitan, tofu, tempeh) in preparations that didn't strike my carnivorous boyfriend as strange or bizarre. Monica, the manager, made sure the service was every... more

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5 of 5 stars
boulder
10 Jan 2008

definitely my favorite restaurant in aspen. wonderful food with a unique menu, vegetarian and vegan friendly, accomodating staff, quaint bookstore to browse while you digest. i left satisified, feeling healthy, and while it is a bit more expensive than i expected considering it's not organic, as i had assumed (health conscious therefore organic), it is a better value than most... more

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Explore Bistro Address

221 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-1996
Tel: (970) 925-5338 Fax: +1 970 925 9318
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.