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Velvet Buck, Aspen, CO

Velvet Buck

4.1
4.1
143 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro
Come enjoy our delicious mountain fare cuisine in our Velvet Buck Restaurant! Our restaurant, located inside the St. Regis Hotel, offers a variety of items inspired by local produce and mountain inspired dishes. For breakfast, we have an elaborate buffet including both healthy and hearty items. We also offer daily lunch and brunch on Saturdays! Please join us in our dining room or our Alpine Yurt experiences.


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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Meat, Winery
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 429-9644
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Keles Bugra
  • Catering
    For distinctive outdoor affairs, the elegant mountain plaza is enveloped by Aspen trees and colorful flowers in the spring. The Fountain courtyard boasts incredible mountain views.
  • Private party contact
    Tanya Bishop: (970) 429-9644
  • Neighborhood
    Aspen
  • Cross street
    Mill Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is complimentary when dining at Velvet Buck.
  • Public transit
    The Roaring Fork Transit Association (RFTA) bus stop is only 2 minutes walk from our door.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy a cocktail in the lounge after your meal at The Mountain Social. In The Mountain Social Lounge: music will be playing at nights (please get in contact with us for more detailed information)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Hanukkah Dinner

    $250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 15, 2023 only
    Enjoy a Special Kosher dinner in Velvet Buck for Hannukah with extensive kosher wine. selection available. Wine pairings provided by Israeli wine ambassador Erik Segelbaum.
  • Christmas Eve Brunch

    $80.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2023 only
    Celebrate Christmas Eve with delicious buffet-style spread curated by the St. Regis Aspen!
  • Christmas Eve Dinner

    $250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 24, 2023 only
    Enjoy Christmas Day with a 3- course-plated dinner curated by The Resort's Culinary Team. We have two seating times available at 5:00PM and 7:30PM

What 143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

143 Reviews
  1. RFVeater

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, the price was very expensive, drinks took 20-30 min after ordering. It was an upscale buffet style for thanksgiving.

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  2. HauteCuisine

    Dallas

    1023 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    1023 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambience were exceptional. Our waiter, Shivam, was exceptional. Rahul, one of the managers, was also very gracious. Leslie, at the front desk, greeting area, was very rude, however. We had specified, in writing, that we wanted a table by the window, when we made our reservation. We came in early, prior to our reservation, to make sure we would get that table, prior to the first seating. Leslie told us we were too early and we should go wait in the lobby of the hotel, and come back in 15 minutes. We came back at the specified time, and she said to go wait some more. When we came back the third time, she had already seated someone else at the window table prior to us, even though we were booked for the first seating, and tried to seat us elsewhere in a terrible area with only three place settings, and we were a party of four. We had to speak to a manager, who moved us to a slightly better table, although not next to the window, at least it was closer. With so many good quality people in management and staff, it is sad that a person like Leslie is not able or willing to learn from the good people around her. When spending over $1000 for dinner for a family of four, we would think this type of service is unacceptable.  one of the managers,

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waited 15 minutes for a server. Hash browns were cold. Told the server and was still charged for them. I expect a lot more from a five start hotel

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Monterrey

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I can not make a proper review because the restaurant was closed when we arrived, as it is part of the st. Regis hotel, they sent us to the bar restaurant and said our reservation was transferred there.. did not like the experience, was not what I wanted and the service at the bar was VERY SLOW, they did not bring us our drinks until the second plate. I Can not say it was bad, but I was looking forward to the velvet buck, not the restaurant at the bar of the hotel.. if it’s not going to be open for lunch, why do you have the option to book a table at that time? Disappointed but it was a ok.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Despite having a confirmed reservation, velvet Buck closed the restaurant. We found out upon arrival at the restaurant was closed. Five star hotel?

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Somelier never came to table. Food was great, but appetizers were huge so didn’t even need a main meal. Wasted most of Rack of Lamb.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous breakfast both a la carte and the buffet. Amazing service and staff!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The whole time we were having dinner they were moving stuff around the yurt which made it noisy and uncomfortable. 24% mandatory service charge

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall disappointed in our visit here. First time to the St. Regis hotel and had high expectations for their dining that were not met. Service was really slow, waited 25-30 minutes before we had our ordered cocktails arrive. Our appetizer arrived very quickly (Calamari) and was okay. We ended up cutting our night short and leaving after the one drink and appetizer. Would not return or recommend. However, the bar near the lobby is far better in service and food, would recommend there.

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  10. Evelynas

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an incredibly romantic experience, perfect for our anniversary! We had a “Private Yurt Fondue Dinner” that the Velvet Buck at the St. Regis in Aspen offers. It was beautifully decorated with rustic accents, candles, two blankets, an acoustic guitar and an electric fireplace to set mood. The Yurt is warmed by two radiators, but you still need a basic layer sweater. Although we had the whole yurt to ourselves, it does seat about 8 people so excellent for groups as well. The fondue menu was delicious overall, the only thing I was not crazy about was having to cook the meat in “oil”, (so basically fry it), instead of a broth, but there’s a descent amount of food with all of the ingredients to cook for $130/ea. There is a la carte menu as well and a good list of wines and drinks. Make sure to reserve in advance!

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  11. Foodie

    New York Area

    46 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Arrived at 7 o’clock. Didn’t even get water until 7:30. Drinks came at 7:45 after I complained to the manager. We were told that they were short staffed but if so they shouldn’t have taken our reservation. Nevertheless, the food was quite good. The mushroom gnocchi appetizer was creative and delicious. The duck breast was perfectly prepared with an interesting sauce. Dessert of lemon cheese cake was unique and delicious. Would I come back? Probably, but……

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  12. MommyBigTime

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t know where to even begin. Matthew, the head of food and beverage, and his team provided an EPIC night for our family. We still talk about what an amazing night it was, months later. Thank you. You and your team are incredible.

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  13. EmmaB

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience, staff were attentive and delightful. Old fashioned service without being stuffy. Ambience was peaceful. A lovely dinner. I would definitely return for another meal. It was also great to get a time if 7.15pm to eat dinner.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    There is not a nice one. Not worth to go.

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  15. AlexandraT

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved our dinner here to celebrate Valentine's Day! The staff was so friendly and accommodating to our allergies as well which is always so so appreciated. Next time we visit Aspen, we will be back!

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  16. leonh

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We were waiting at our table for 10 minutes before somebody acknowledge that we were sitting there, the options are limited and the food quality is mediocre, we asked for a tomahawk steak medium and it was rare even when we send it back one time, the calamari were burnt to a crisp, very disappointing not definitely what we were expecting at the st Regis hotel

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I would not go here again. The food was Ok, but they overcharged us without telling us. It’s $130 per person which is outrageous for fondue in the first place. We were a party of 6 people. So we could select different items and not all eat the same thing, which we specifically asked the manager when ordering and she said yes 3 people could get meat and cheese and 3 seafood and cheese. But when we got the bill they charged us $130 x 6 plus for 4 cheese fondues?? Why? We were supposed to get 6 cheese fondues included in the $130. We also noticed there was a very small amount of cheese in each pot and were wondering that maybe the only gave us enough cheese for 4 not 6 people, now we that we were right!!! The waitress was completely useless. We confirmed that her only responsibility was our yurt, but she was never there. We sat there for almost 4 hours for 3 course fondue, an hour between each one. Ridiculous! This is the St Regis, but the service was from a 2 star restaurant

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  18. Nina

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The room was large but not very cosy. The food came in good-sized portions but not well cooked (calamari was over done) and not very imaginative considering where the restaurant was located. However, the staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. There are better places to eat in Aspen.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The yurt dining experience was such a treat! Food and service was fantastic and the ambiance was a perfect end to our trip. We look forward to returning and enjoying it again. Thank you!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here on the last night of our honeymoon. The staff was amazing! They made it one of the best nights we have had here. I highly recommend this place!

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  21. ddsirota

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a bad experience. Seated at our reservation time. Polite and helpful hostess/ coat check. Once seated we did not see a waiter for 45 min. The water gents filled our glasses at least three times. Hardest workers in the place. Asked for help from the sommelier - he gave decent advice on the bottle. Wine was lovely. Poured the first round and then decanted the rest. He did not return with the rest of our wine for 30 min. And the first poor wasn’t huge. We finally got to order after being there an hour. Appetizers took over 30 min. Same with the meal. And NO ONE came to check on us. The place was active but not busy. Half way full. After requesting to see the manager he finally came over and offered to comp the wine which was nice. When the bill came the wine was not comped. We had to ask for the manager again. Too bad. We were expecting more at the restaurant in the St Regis.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and ambience! We had a delicious salad, tuna tartare, salmon, and lamb chops - all were great!🤩

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the yurt experience

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  24. JessicaW

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The Christmas buffet has a great variety of food. And the food quality was excellent. But the service can be better considering it is a restaurant in a five-star hotel. Especially the Asian lady at the check-in counter rushed my husband and me to the table while another waitress hung jackets for my three kids. And when we finished our dinner and were ready to get our jackets, the Asian lady completely ignored us, so we had to get the jackets by ourselves; she didn't even check if we got the right jackets. She shouldn't be working in St. Regis.

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  25. Helen

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was cold ambiance no good at all! Will never come back to this restaurant.

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  26. jrhh

    Mexico City

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience!!! Great food

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. The food and the jolted were amazing

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve dinner - we had the fix menu which was expensive (4 courses). We were very disappointed with the food. Most of the dishes were tasteless and with lack of creativity. The pasta was too hard the the dessert was very basic. We wonder how such a prestige hotel allows such a mediocre dinner in the most important day of the year.. The service and the ambulance were very good as expected.

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  29. MarianK

    Denver

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    No atmosphere, felt like a dinner at a conference.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    There seemed to be a lack of training for the wait staff. Used plates and utensils were not bussed away for 20 minutes. One server pored water over one of our dinners by mistake but neither apologized nor acknowledged the event even when told. Food came out of the kitchen in a very haphazard fashion. Would not go there again.

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  31. JulieB

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was mostly tasty but the service and atmosphere were well below what I would expect for the price.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It is a bizarre restaurant. No windows … deep in a pretentious hotel. Harp player, ambience that tries too hard and Filled with the affluent rich who are soulless. Great place to people watch if you like watching lady Gaga wannabes and women who are too old for their leather pants and stilettos. The food was good however but it took too long and many items are overpriced. If you want an Aspen ‘experience’ this might be it

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  34. SteveS

    Dallas

    29 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Had a reservation but the restaurant was closed and we had to make other arrangements. The staff bent over backwards to get us situated at another venue.

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  35. Suzbk61

    Denver

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very enjoyable meal here. The wait staff and sommelier were very helpful and attentive. Portions are human sized.

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  36. MarilynT

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Simply of the worst meals I’ve ever experienced.

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  37. Sofla

    Milwaukee

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu needs a lot of help!!!! WE were the only ones in the restaurant that night. Felt bad for the servers. Ridiculous for a 5 star resort. You should do alot better. So many restaurant choices with great food in Aspen. VELvet Buck dinner menu is awful.

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  38. mbnadoc

    Cleveland

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great service!!!!

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  39. JenniferB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! The food was amazing.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Had high expectations for this due to setting in the St. Regis but the room was nothing special it’s used as a breakfast buffet in the mornings, the service was extremely delayed our drinks took a long time to get and our food order took an hour. The food was ok small portions of trout, bland vegetarian dish, good steak but by the time it arrived we just wanted to get out of there. There were only a couple of tables busy so it wasn’t an issue of being overwhelmed. They did comp our meal which was nice but still posting to be fair to others who may be consider Velvet Buck for dinner.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Velvet Buck is rated 4.1 stars by 143 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Velvet Buck

315 East Dean Street, Aspen, CO 81611

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mill Street
  • Neighborhood
    Aspen
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Meat, Winery
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is complimentary when dining at Velvet Buck.
  • Public transit
    The Roaring Fork Transit Association (RFTA) bus stop is only 2 minutes walk from our door.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Keles Bugra
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy a cocktail in the lounge after your meal at The Mountain Social. In The Mountain Social Lounge: music will be playing at nights (please get in contact with us for more detailed information)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (970) 429-9644
  • Catering
    For distinctive outdoor affairs, the elegant mountain plaza is enveloped by Aspen trees and colorful flowers in the spring. The Fountain courtyard boasts incredible mountain views.
  • Private party contact
    Tanya Bishop: (970) 429-9644
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