Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro Aspen Highlands

Executive Chef Michael Johnston has steered Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro since 2012, elevating the kitchen to Executive Chef status by 2015. His leadership earned him Aspen Skiing Company’s Mountain Dining Chef of the Year honors in 2014 and 2022, while the bistro itself was named USA Today’s 3rd Best Ski Restaurant in the Country in 2025. We serve Swiss cuisine favorites for lunch and host regular snowcat dinners weekly, all within one of North America’s most lively après ski scenes. Our menu reflects Chef Johnston’s belief in simplicity, seasonality, and authenticity, sourcing the finest local ingredients to create bold, memorable flavors that celebrate the alpine experience. Guests ranging from worldwide travelers to acclaimed Michelin Chefs and celebrities return for these unforgettable culinary experiences on the mountain.