Chef Barclay Dodge is known for his focus on seasonal ingredients and a forest-to-plate philosophy at his restaurant Bosq in Aspen.
Insights
Local ModernVegetarian Vegan FocusAmericanFine diningDinnerBrunchFarm To TableFine Dining
Last updated: 9/9/2026, 5:45:10 AM
Key Information
Bosq offers a unique dining experience with seasonal tasting menus rooted in local ingredients and inspired by Aspen's natural surroundings. The restaurant emphasizes foraging, fermenting, and supporting local farms.
Customer Perception
Customers praise Bosq for its innovative approach to seasonal tasting menus, highlighting the use of local and foraged ingredients. The dining experience is described as a journey through the flavors of the region.
A Michelin starred restaurant that deserves that star and at least one more.
We had the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings. The dishes were inventive and delicious. The pairings spot on. Had the mole chip and rabbit cigar, the Wagyu beef, the scallops and the chanterelle dessert. Service and food top notch.
Easily the best restaurant in Aspen.
We had an unforgettable evening at Bosq. Truly exceptional from the food, atmosphere, and especially the service. My husband and I dined to celebrate our anniversary with our 6 month old baby on a trip to Aspen. The servers were so accommodating and welcoming for us dining with an infant. We sat outside with our stroller and had a phenomenal meal. They kept coming to check in on us and say hi to the baby through the meal. Our dinner unfortunately got delayed due to the kitchen forgetting to incorporate our dietary restrictions and at the end of our meal, the restaurant so graciously comped our dinner. We were nearly in tears at the generosity and level of customer service!
I am a vegetarian and the vegetarian options on the tasting menu were delicious. The cocktails and wine were also some of the best we’ve ever had. Definitely visit Bosq during your time in Aspen!
5
If you’re interested in an exceptional experience, Chef Barclay Dodge + the entire team at Bosq will deliver. Prepare yourself for tasting menu that will awaken your senses. Love!
5
We have been blessed to travel often and experience many exceptional dining opportunities along the way; Bosq exceeded expectations in all of the important areas: quality, creativity, service, presentation, grape options, etc.
The dark atmosphere and limited tables is intimate and not intimidating—makes for a great date night or a protected important conversation over a thoughtful meal.
The team is aware of its (well-deserved) awards but simultaneously approachable and friendly. We arrived a bit too early and were still welcomed kindly by the Host, AGM, Sommelier, and Servers. There was a nice little welcome note from Chef’s wife at the table too. It’s always great to feel wanted, as if you’ve been invited to a friend’s home for a supper party.
Highly recognized chefs and touted hospitality stars/brands can get caught resting on past performances but that certainly is not the case here with Chef Barclay Dodge & Team. They shined!
I believe it’s best when asking for recommendations to actually order what is suggested… and what better way to do that than to try the entire Chef’s tasting menu.
First impressions are important, and the primary takeaway from the opening presentation was care. The Bosq team cares, a lot, about each plate and each ingredient.
We enjoyed 9+ courses, each showing off in a different way. Some favorites:
The deer bark with a parsnip taquito-curl dusted with smoked & shaved venison was masculine and salty and part of a fun display with foraged forest items atop some alpine bark made into a beautiful board-plate.
The prawn dish was “spot” on… with cherry blossom and pickled mandarin offering an unexpected floral & citrus cut to the rich creamy buttery feel.
The striped bass used fat farce in such a creative way. There is nobody experimenting with food decor, custom casing for local fish, and cooking techniques like on this plate. The care for sourcing local ingredients and elevating them with fresh techniques was highlighted on this plate.
The star of the meal is the dry-aged duck breast, cooked perfectly with an addictive glaze and the best mole I’ve ever had (and I’ve tried 50+ across the US & Mexico).
The dessert showcase included a roadside Quintana Roo honey called melipona. To source this in Aspen is impressive enough before even tasting it, but when you do you’ll realize it’s the sweetest granular tropical fruit honey in the western hemisphere, and that made the meat-to-sweet transition of the dinner just right.
Mauricio, the young Sommelier is very talented, well-traveled, and understands European whites and South American reds with equal passion. I highly recommend the wine pairing(s) with the Chef’s tasting menu.
Bosq is a new favorite, and we’ll be back to enjoy the summer variation of this forest-to-table tasting menu too. Well done Team Bosq!
5
My husband & I thoroughly enjoyed the 5-course tasting menu and found each dish to be outstandingly delicious! The creativity in each dish is beyond one's imagination, and the flavors and execution are top-notch! All members of the restaurant deliver exceptional service and are knowledgeable about every dish. If the roasted duck is on the menu, it's a MUST try - cooked to perfection. Definitely order the inflated cabbage - an unexpected dish of deliciousness. The lobster grilled over juniper branches was luxurious and a melt-in-your-mouth dish. I cannot rave enough about Bosq. It simply exceeded our expectations and provided us with a meal of a lifetime!