J-Bar — Restaurant in Aspen

Updated 8/2023

A visit to Aspen isn’t complete without a stop in for at least a drink at the J-Bar! I’ve been in for lunch before but this time stopped in for a drink and dessert and we weren’t disappointed! We were warmly greeted immediately and invited to sit wherever we wanted! Waiter recommended the Mini-Donuts served with Crémé Anglaise, and the Blueberry Pie. Both were so amazing, but I think the table favorite was the blueberry pie! The bar is truly a relaxed and casual environment for families, couples and friends alike. It is expensive and just be aware there is a 22% fee which I wasn’t made aware of until the end. In all fairness it could have been printed on the menu and I didn’t see it?

Cozy, eclectic, rustic and elegant atmosphere. Interesting selection of signature drinks from the full bar, including wines and local beers. The menu is equally intriguing including appetizers, salads, soups, entrees and of course their famous burger! We chose the J Burger topped with Swiss cheese and mushrooms served with French fries of course! We also enjoyed the Confit Lollipop Chicken Drumsticks! Plenty of food for four people although we were only two - so of course we had to take home leftovers....too bad!!! :-). Next time we will have to bring more of an appetite so we can try more...

Sub-par food, sub-par service, way too overpriced, and a 22% surprise gratuity at the end. Portions are quite large, we almost didn't finish everything. We ordered 2 burgers ($29) and a porchetta sandwich ($28). Took a bit long to get food considering the kind of dishes we ordered. Most of the fries were short, as if they were the last ones to be scooped and it wasn't good at all. I don't know how fries can be so unimpressive. Burger brioche bun was dry, not from being grilled but just dry. Meat was not medium and not juicy. It was a lot of meat, though. Overall balance was dry every bite. Porchetta meat was not enough, and the au jus was too salty to really dunk. Side salad was the only impressive thing. It had a really nice balance of flavor. I think it is odd to play sports on so many screens at such a classy decor restaurant. Spend your...

I try not to leave negative reviews unless absolutely justified. My wife and I ordered an appetizer, a salad, a hamburger, a ribeye, 3 drinks, and a half-bottle of wine. We spent $345 after the mandatory 22% gratuity. I have no problem spending money on a good experience. Unfortunately, this experience was quite the opposite. The service/server was great. The food just is not. The sticky rib appetizer was so tough you could hardly get the meat off the bone. I ordered my ribeye medium rare. It came out well done. The second ribeye was medium at best and had zero seasoning. I saw other orders sent back to the kitchen while seated. We dined at Monarch the previous night and it was fantastic. J-Bar is riding and charging for a name recognition that isn’t supported by...