Matsuhisa Aspen

Food- 5/5
Service - 5/5
Drinks - 4/5
Ambiance - 4/5

The restaurant is located in the basement for the full menu. I don't love that there is no natural light given the beautiful scenery in the area and a cool historic house. When you walk downstairs it seems like it could be any nice sushi restaurant.

The food does not disappoint. We are everything! They are great with dietary restrictions. Most things can be modified to be gluten free.

The drinks were generally tasty - with the exception of the gin drink that was basically a disgusting Gin and tonic. The lychee martini is very strong here - but still tasty.

Especially since covid - it seems like restaurants have had less than ideal service but this is not the case here. They are swarming with servers, table bussers, and other staff to aid in your experience.


This is my second time going. I am looking forward to going next time I'm in Aspen!

The service was incredible. Our waiter Henry was very knowledgeable and very attentive. The best dish was bluefin tuna with jalapeño, as well as the wagyu. Henry recommended our wagyu to be cooked in a traditional way that was spectacular !

The maguro was too fishy tasting for my likely, as well as the spicy tuna crispy rice was underwhelming, while this is a stable for the restaurant I would have preferred to skip these dishes

I will say the food was excellent five stars all the way. Service was very good. Our waiter was very attentive. The drink, however from the bar is probably one of the worst Moscow mule's I have ever had in my life. I would come here for the food, but I would not come here to sit at the bar and have a drink.

Delicious sushi and rock shrimp app. Even a puking kid one table over didn't ruin the experience.

Is this what heaven is? Wow how can I express the perfect meal. Came here with my daughter and trusted the waiter to bring us the best on the menu, it was the best sushi I have ever had in my life! We sat at a larger table and a band playing at Belly Up later that evening was sitting next to us they ended up getting everything we ordered and comped us ticket for that evening. Food was spectacular, drinks were fabulous and the ambiance was the coolest (Prince Harry was there). If you can get a table do it! You will not be disappointed .

Yes my friends and dear readers this place is as good as the hype and prior reviews. The menu is varied with so many choices. Start with a miso soup and edamame and be sure to save room for the rolls. Go with at least one evening special, and try the Japanese IPA - so unique and delicious! My only issue is with the constant removing of plates and dishes -- it's as if the staff wants to turn the tables as quickly as possible. But hey how are we supposed to people watch for all the urban cowboys and cowgirls if we are rushed out? Not fair! With these prices friends - take your time and enjoy every wonderful bite. Enjoy!

Really excellent Sommelier! Great wine list .Amazing food .Perfect spot for a wonderful evening .Pricey but you get what you pay for so it's worth it !

We absolutely love this place. Love that I can go in casual or dressed up...it doesn't matter because the star is the food!!

Never ever had bad service or bad food! This place is amazing!

We have only dined in the basement but it's such a great place to people watch. Snag a place by the sushi bar to watch all the gorgeous dishes coming out!!

Incredible restaurant 5 star. Ali was our server and she was incredible came in didn't have our reservation asked us if we could be out in an hour and a half we said yes and had a beautiful experience highly recommend this place

Sorry I don't have pictures. My phone was memory was full by this time in our trip. I know we had some really good dishes. Our server was amazing and gave us great recommendations after asking some questions about what we'd like. I tried some things I wouldn't have thought to order. The drinks were also good. It was in a basement/ downstairs. It was very busy. It wasn't what I'd expect from a Nobu restaurant. Upstairs was closed at the time. A lot of things in aspen were closed during this particular time in November during their off season. I enjoyed this place and experience.