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Aspen dining: walking times & when to book

The short answerFrom Durant 6D, Clark's Oyster Bar is about 4 minutes on foot, Ajax Tavern 5, Casa Tua 6, and Matsuhisa, The Monarch and Cache Cache about 7. In holiday and festival weeks, book the most popular tables a few weeks ahead. Having breakfast in the penthouse kitchen saves a couple a meaningful amount over a stay.
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RestaurantWalk from Durant 6DSuggested booking window (peak weeks)
Clark's Oyster Bar≈4 min1–2 weeks
Ajax Tavern≈5 minPatio is walk-in friendly; dinner 1 week
Casa Tua≈6 min2–4 weeks
Matsuhisa≈7 min2–4 weeks
The Monarch≈7 min1–2 weeks
Cache Cache≈7 min2–3 weeks
White House Tavern≈8 minNo reservations; go early
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Notes

  • Booking windows are our suggestions for holiday and festival weeks; quieter weeks are easier
  • The walk home from town is gently uphill

Walking times from Durant 6D

  • Clark's Oyster BarSeafood and an oyster bar in a historic Victorian. It is popular, so book ahead.4 min
  • Ajax TavernA slopeside patio at the base of the gondola and a classic après-ski stop.5 min
  • Casa TuaItalian dining in an alpine-chalet setting.6 min
  • MatsuhisaNobu Matsuhisa's Aspen restaurant, in a Victorian house on Main Street.7 min
  • The MonarchA classic American steakhouse near Wagner Park.7 min
  • Cache CacheA long-running French bistro and an Aspen institution. Book well ahead in peak weeks.7 min
  • White House TavernA casual favorite in a restored Victorian cottage, known for its sandwiches. No reservations, so go early.8 min

Approximate walking times from 748 S Galena St. The walk home from town is uphill. Each name opens Google Maps walking directions.

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The Galena Penthouse

Ten steps from Aspen Mountain.

The Galena Penthouse is a 772 sq ft, one-bedroom, top-floor condo in Aspen's Durant Condominiums, with a private landing shared with no other residence and nobody above. Floor-to-ceiling windows look straight onto Aspen Mountain and the Aztec ski run. An access trail ten steps from the back door leads onto the mountain, and the Silver Queen Gondola and downtown Aspen are both an easy walk. It sleeps two, with a king bed, a wood-burning fireplace, a full kitchen, Sonos, and a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. Reserve direct with Dunn Estates, with no third-party platform fees.

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How far ahead should I book dinner in Aspen?

In peak weeks, book the most popular restaurants a few weeks ahead; Casa Tua, Matsuhisa and Cache Cache fill first.

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