Destination
Type of Restaurant
Type of Meal
Editors Pick
Read MoreBack of House Burger Bar
Tucked away behind the kitchen doors of Flame, the steak-centric restaurant in the Four Seasons, is a single paper-topped table where, on nights when no one has booked the more formal chef’s table back in the kitchen, chef Jason Harrison...
Read MoreBōl
This hip hangout proves that bowling alleys can be both sophisticated and cool. With a good restaurant, a fun bar and kid-friendly distractions on the lanes, it’s no wonder Bōl has become a popular evening destination for both families and...
Read MoreBully Ranch
The Bully Ranch, located at the Sonnenalp, serves good American Standards and excellent drinks (don’t miss the mudslides). For night owls, the kitchen also stays open late, and the bar food is delicious.
Read MoreCinéBistro at Solaris Residences
Dinner and a movie? Sure, and while you’re at it, why not enjoy both at the same time? You order from a surprisingly broad menu—mezze platters, tuna tacos, seared salmon—then take your seat in the theater while the food is...
Read MoreElway’s
Owned by the legendary Denver Broncos quarterback, John Elway, this restaurant serves exactly what you would expect from an NFL player (think: steak, lamb and seafood), but with a delightfully high level of quality. The lush yet modern atmosphere and...
Read MoreFlame
The gourmet restaurant at the Four Seasons Vail, Flame bills itself as a modern steak house, and it certainly delivers decadent meals. The atmosphere is refined but casual so kids can join their parents for fine dining. The menu focuses...
Read MoreLa Bottega
For reasonably priced Italian food, stop by La Bottega, which is a good option for either lunch or dinner. There’s a large patio for outdoor seating as well as a good bar scene at night.
Read MoreLa Tour
In the mood for lobster bisque, wild Burgundy escargot, or a perfect apple tart? The cozy La Tour offers classics as well as modern spins on French-accented dishes, and lately a tilt towards classy American cooking, from Colorado beef short...
Read MoreLarkspur
After more than a decade of excelling at big-city style, attentive service, a great wine list (including boutique California Pinot Noirs, Syrahs, etc.) and perfectly executed, straightforward dishes, Larkspur owner Thomas Salamunovitch shut down his sleek restaurant for a thorough...
Read MoreLeonora
After debuting as Block 16, this stylish, warmly modern dining room in the Sebastian lodge morphed into Leonora, named in honor of the late, legendary surrealist painter (and Mexico City resident) Leonora Carrington. Now dubbed a “tapas bistro”, the restaurant...
Read MoreMatsuhisa
Some people contend that the Matsuhisa restaurants (the four owned by the Matsuhisa family) have better food than those named Nobu (which are owned by Nobu Matsuhisa and various partners, including Robert DeNiro). The new Vail Matsuhisa is the perfect...
Read MoreMontauk Seafood Grill
This spot, whose motto is “where the oceans meet the mountains,” is great for the first night for guests who are staying in Lionshead area and don’t want to shuttle over to the Vail village. What they’ll quickly discover is...
Read MoreMountain Standard
Opened by the owners of Sweet Basil, directly upstairs, Mountain Standard has quickly become one of the most popular restaurants in Vail. The décor is Rocky Mountain Moderne where rough-hewn beams meet steel beams; there are cozy wooden booths with...
Read MorePepi’s
Bringing a taste of Bavaria to Vail, Pepi’s serves excellent German/Austrian food along side great beers. The outdoor seating and views of the Vista Bahn lift make it an ideal stop on a sunny winter day or after a summer...
Read MoreSweet Basil
Home base for upscale modern American cooking, Sweet Basil has just kept getting better for over 30 years. A thorough remodel a few years ago resulted in an airy, contemporary space. With stone walls and sleek lighting, it’s also even...
Read MoreSwiss Chalet
Vail has plenty of eateries where the kids can tuck into nachos and chicken fingers, but why not give the whole family a treat with some authentic fondue? The Swiss Chalet, part of the Sonnenalp complex, offers the classic cheese...
Read MoreTavern on the Square
Formerly known as Centre V, this sprawling dining hall in the Arrabelle has taken on a more casual cast. The rear section with a long bar is now done up in dark woods and subway tile floors to evoke a...
Read MoreTerra Bistro
Long before restaurants billed themselves as “farm to table” or “health-conscious,” Terra Bistro was turning carefully sourced and largely organic ingredients into sophisticated breakfasts, lunches and dinners. After two decades, Terra Bistro sails on, the sleek, black and white dining...
Read MoreThe 10th
Vail’s plushest on-mountain restaurant for lunch (or dinner) is located at Mid-Vail just below Look Ma run and with great views of the Gore Range. Tables are set under soaring beamed ceilings and diners are invited into a spacious boot...
Read MoreThe Cantina
For great Mexican food at the base of the mountain, stop by the Cantina. Its back porch overlooks the Vista Bahn chair lift and is a fun place for lunch or to enjoy the après scene as skiers take their...
Read MoreUp the Creek
This bistro-style eatery has great food as well as outdoor seating and a kids’ menu. It’s a bit pricey, but locals and visitors agree that a meal here is worth it.
Read MoreVendetta’s
This casual pizzeria at the base of the mountain is popular with locals for its great view and fun après ski scene. It also doubles as a bar and dance club on weekend nights, occasionally with live bands
Read MoreYeti’s Grind
Tucked away on the ground level of the Solaris complex is this charmingly funky coffee bar, the perfect place for a quick breakfast (the homemade oatmeal is very nice) or a mid-morning pastry (the cupcakes are killer). The coffee, happily,...
Read MoreZach’s Cabin
For a special evening, book a dinner at Zach’s Cabin, Bachelor Gulch’s private dining cabin situated high on the mountain. Snowcat-drawn open-air sleighs transfer guests from the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, and the traditional European-style menu is excellent. Zach’s is also...
