The Crystal Palace Theatre restaurant, a legendary mélange of excellent food and hilarious cabaret style revue was established in 1957 and has been delighting patrons ever since. Conceived and developed by Mead Metcalf, the Crystal Palace Theatre Restaurant is the only one of its kind in Aspen, combining professional theatre with a gourmet dining experience, making this place a must visit for new visitors and seasoned patrons alike.
The Crystal Palace experience begins right when you enter the restaurant which is ornamented with beautiful chandeliers and stained glass. For dinner, you can choose from an array of delectable appetizers like Escargots Bourguignonne and Shiitake Mushroom wantons, followed by an assortment of entrees which range from Slow Roasted Prime Rib to Pan-Seared Loin of Elk. When it comes to desert, you can take your pick from sinful concoctions like the Fallen Chocolate Soufflé Torte or the wicked Fat Lady Hot Fudge Sundae. And it's only after your meal that the evening truly attains its peak. It's then that the waiters and waitresses drop their trays and belt out an elaborate recital of singing, dancing and skits which are constructed as a satire on current affairs, famous people and politics. Director / choreographer John Trow comes down from Minneapolis to direct the program at the start of every season while his wife Janet writes songs for Metcalf.
You can browse through the website for a sneak peek at what you can expect for your dinner; purchase Gift Items like Crystal Palace logo hats, mugs and t-shirts. You can also purchase gift-certificates for various denominations and even get them personalized! An evening at the Crystal Palace will cost you $75 for dinner and the performance that follows. There is no dress code that you are expected to follow, but the ambience demands that you select your attire to match the occasion. CDs featuring some of the popular numbers can also be purchased as a memento of your Crystal Palace experience. Reservations are essential and it is recommended that you make them well in advance. The management holds your credit card details to confirm your reservation and you will be charged an amount of $25 per head which is redeemable in the form of gift certificates. Seating is based on the date the reservation is made as well as the number of people in your group, so the earlier you reserve, the better the chances of a table of your choice.
The Crystal Palace Theatre Restaurant
300 East Hyman
Aspen, CO 81612
(Corner of Monarch & Hyman in Downtown Aspen)
Tel: 970-925-1455
Fax: 970-920-9664
Web: www.cpalace.net/
Email: cpal@rof.net
