Service was very slow took 1.5 hrs for 3 people to eat, had to flag someone down to get refills, and ask about our order after 40 minutes. Our food was never cleaned off table after we ate and then took forever to get our check. Food was below average at best. We had Garfinkel's early in the day and the food and service was top notch. I would recommend Garfinkel's instead. read more

Really great clam chowder. Beer selection is limited. Enjoyable atmosphere Burger was okay, not great

Tried: cheeseburger, clam chowder, portobello something. All was great! And hot apple sided with a perfectly matched slice of orange. Everything was a perfection. Very cozy top. read more

Bart & Yeti's - Dive Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Bart and Yeti's is by far our favorite bar in all of Vail. We spent a month in Vail this summer with our two Labrador retrievers. Bart and Yeti's was our regular haunt. A perfect spot to stop in the afternoon for a cold beer and good company. A locals spot for sure but we always felt welcome. As did our dog. read more

Bart & Yeti's - Our Labrador greeting patrons at the door. - Dive Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Not recommended. Waiting nearly an hour for a grilled cheese sandwich is not okay. The service was sad and inconsistent. At least three different wait staff attended (and I use that term loosely) the table, and at one point a girl who appeared to be about 14 years old.. whom I imagined to be somebody's daughter, holding down the fort while the remainder of the eastern european coalition employed there were "smoking" in the back. The food was basic and average at best .. simple and predictable pub menus can be nice for a Saturday afternoon, but the abnormal wait time in this situation did not make sense for such low quality plates. The one redeeming quality to this "joint" was the patio. Patios are always ideal for sunny afternoons in Vail. When the food and service falls below par, people-watching while catching some rays may lift the spirits. Disappointingly, Bart & Yeti's did not have their act together, even for a dive diner. read more

Great joint for Apre... love this place.. music outside on most days...beer, food & outside seating

This place has a very great atmosphere for the mountains. It feels like a log cabin inside. The owner, Dennis, is very personable and has a passion for his place! The wings were great, the French Dip was awesome, and the beer is fresh and ice cold! Great time. read more

First off, hopefully you will read this review if you're not from in town... We wandered into this restaurant/bar after having read some good reviews. Upon walking in it seemed like an exciting environment. It's pretty small, cozy warm, etc. But there were like 6 drunk business men shouting at each other at the entrance...made it really hard to figure out whether it was a seat yourself situation or wait to be seated. After standing around confused for about 5 minutes we just asked the bartender and he said we could just sit where we like. After that, the service improved greatly! Our food came out very quick and it was great. I had their chicken gorgonzola sandwich and it was awesome. Boyfriend had the ribs (not on menu) and he fell in love. We both got drinks which were pretty pricey, normal for Vail, but our waitress was VERY helpful. This is a great spot for a group of friends. read more

We enjoyed our lunch on the patio area of Bart & Yeti's. Our server was great and friendly. The soft pretzels were tasty and served with a unique and sweet honey mustard sauce. My husband thought his corn chowder was delicious! I had the chicken fingers which were very good, and I appreciated that they had thin fries with both salt and pepper on them, and also celery and carrots with ranch! That is a great idea. We enjoyed the food, service and opportunity to people watch. read more

A great 90 degree day on the patio for lunch. Top that for mid September. Shared a burger and a cup of green chili. Both were very good. Service was good also.seems like a lot of locals frequent this place. 2 ice teas also and bill came to $30 with tip. read more

It's worth coming here just for some hot apple cider and an opportunity to see Chance! Great barbecue beef sandwich too! read more

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A solid four stars for a place that has a lot of heart. Bart and Yeti's is a little bar and grill that many locals and tourists enjoy alike. Bart and Yeti themselves are two famous dogs once owned many years ago by the restaurant's owners. What can I say-- it is a dog friendly place. If you've got a mellow pooch who loves to be by your side, you can bring her here for a great afternoon of beer and burgers. Nice patio in the front for people watching. Super friendly, laid back atmosphere. They have a homemade black bean veggie burger, that comes with really tasty fries. If you're not a vegetarian, your choices will be much greater. Another place I've been coming to in the Vail valley since I was a kid. I'll always make a pilgrimage to Bart and Yeti's and read the story on the back of the menu about the two famous dogs. read more

The ambience deserves 2 stars but the food was terrible. We ordered a fajita salad but the chicken strips tasted like they were re-heated many times over! The bun was dry for the chicken sandwich and the nachos were mainly tortilla chips cheese and some tomatoes. Very bad food overall. read more

We needed a place to unwind after our drive to Vail got us there before our hotel room was ready, so we stopped at Bart & Yeti's, which was close and casual. Sitting outside let us enjoy the beautiful weather, and it was a great spot for relaxing and people-watching. I got the buffalo chicken wrap, which was on special. The waiter told me when I ordered that it was cold, which I actually really appreciated because it meant it wouldn't be a surprise. My companion got the dino chicken sandwich, which got rave reviews. The service was good, and their menu seems nice and extensive. It was very casual, and perfect for what it is. read more

Love this for après ski!! At the moment having one last beer before we leave Vail tomorrow read more

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The most chill, down to Earth bar/restaurant in Vail. Just watch your step when you leave. On our way home from here one night, my companions and I almost stepped on a bear. Oh, the comedy. read more

Excellent place to eat! Rustic atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. Lynn gave us her recommendations but we deviated slightly to try a variety. We ordered hot wings with a dry rub, a chicken sandwich with avocado, a few burgers and fish and chips. Food was extremely hot, which I love, Nothing worse than cold food!!! Food was fresh and very tasty. Definitely a place I'll frequent when in town. read more

Waited 40 minutes to be waited on another 40 minutes to be served and then the food was cold and the barbecue was burnt so you couldn't cut it with a knife between the ribs. Bad news. read more

If you like dogs, go here. The restaurant is named for two of the owner's former dogs and there's always a dog on the premises. The chubby, exuberant Golden Retriever who was there yesterday was enamored with the treats dispensed by the bartender who encouraged him to bark... "Use your words!!" The food ain't half bad either. I had the summer salad - I'm always pleased when a bar-centric establishment realizes that iceberg is NOT an acceptable salad lettuce. Candied walnuts, cranberries, perfectly grilled chicken. Yes, please. read more

The WINGS! Get the wings! Great service; we were in for my hubbs birthday and they covered his first beer. The wings were delicious, the drinks were stiff- what else do you want. read more

Bart and Yeti's is a great little bar and grill located in Lionshead village, which is a nice reprieve from the typically gaudy Vail atmosphere. They have reasonably priced food and beer, and great service, however the burgers and fries were not outstanding in any way. If you are looking for a few cold beers and juicy burgers in a relaxed atmosphere, Bart and Yeti's is your place. read more

Only my second time here but it's got a great feel! A middle aged group is probably the reason why it's got a mellow vibe. A huge bonus is that it's dog friendly in the entrance/ bar area which really makes it a genuine Colorado mountain bar! read more

Bart & Yeti's - Après ski at its best - Dive Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Nice, woodsy atmosphere with maps and photos of the area. Service was good. Menu limited but spot -on for what we wanted. The bar patrons looked more Rocky Mountain than Vail. Sorry there weren't any big dogs there! read more

A great place that makes you feel at home. I have been in there and wasn't able to sit at the bar because seats were occupied by dogs...I LOVE IT! Bart and Yetis is by far my favorite place to visit when I'm in town. The food always hits the spot. It's perfectly situated right around the corner from the Ski Bike shop where we go to visit with family so it makes for a great rendezvous spot. read more

We ate there for lunch today. Not sure who the guy behind the bar was, tall, thin, balding and authoritative in green Bart & Yeti's tee shirt. Guess he thought the place was empty but I overheard him say, "I caught the girls not ringing up soft drink refills - I told them, if it's a local, someone we know or someone important then we take care of them - if it's just tourists we charge for all refills!" What a terrible attitude! Then I heard him say this was the best summer yet for business. Just wanted to warn all TOURISTS that he wants to take advantage of you. Food was OK, nothing to brag about, so we definitely won't be back. read more

Bart & Yeti's - Signage over menu on walkway. - Dive Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Terrible food and service. If you're looking for overpriced bad food and a waiter that pressures you to order and then constantly asks if youre done- this is the place for you. Not very clean inside too. read more

I ordered the tuna sandwich on gluten free bread expecting a typical bar food tuna melt on some bread that would disintegrate immediately. What came out, however, was the best tuna sandwich I've ever had. The gluten free bread was robust and flavorful. The tuna was a perfectly cooked 1" grill-seared ahi tuna steak, and the seemingly incongruous toppings of roasted red pepper, Swiss, lettuce and tomato, made for a shockingly delicious combination. And if that weren't enough, the fries were perfectly thin and crispy. This sandwich has instantly won a place in my top five favorite sandwiches ever. I will absolutely be back next year. Thank you! read more

Walking in, the atmosphere was typical bar food joint. On the good side, they were very friendly and the staff was attentive and the food came out quick. On the other side, the food was terrible. Out of 7 people, I think only the kids PB&Js were well received. Bland food to say the least. The tuna (tuna wrap and grilled tuna sandwich) was chewy and too fishy tasting. French Dip was pretty bland, and Cesar Salad was pretty boring. Fries were straight out of a bag. I don't think anyone finished their lunch. There are better choices! read more

We ordered the bacon cheese burger and split it. Had 2 large cold beers too. Cup of green chili was VERY GOOD. read more

Bart & Yeti's - Dive Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Lovely waitress, mediocre to less-than-mediocre food. What does one have to do to get a decent, casual, mid-priced meal in Vail? I cannot recommend this place. read more

Best bar in Vail!!! Try the Green Chili ... Best I've ever had!! Owners are great, food is amazing and the beer is cold! read more

Awesome place in West Vail!! Hands Down the Best Wings!! It's a small spot but a lot of outside seating. We came in around 8pm pretty quiet just due to the mountains closing. The coolest thing was the fact the Owner was behind the bar killing it!! Awesome guy in his 60s and still ski's. Thank you again for making a great lasting impression on us. We sure will come back when we are in town read more

Best hot chocolate in Vail! Great staff and cozy, comfy and taking COVID pre-cautions. Glad they are able to operate in these times.

Love the patio! It's a really neat setting to sit and eat in. That is why it gets the three stars it does. The service was awful. Which sucks because growing up going to Vail frequently, this seems like a new issue. Over priced, but everything in Vail is over priced. Just enjoy the view & pay no attention to the service... read more

Awesome bacon cheese burger! Nice and juicy! Eat outside and enjoy the mountains! Fries were skinny, hot, crispy, and salty, yesssssss! read more

Bart & Yeti's - Bacon cheeseburger - Dive Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Very dog friendly. Sat on the patio with our dog. Yeti's staff brought out a water bowl without prompting. Great value proposition for a Vail restaurant. BLT + soup (chicken noodle) was good, even though it was a hot day. No-frills, but would do again. read more

We found a dog hair in our food about half way through the meal. When we told the server her response grossed me out! She said there are a lot of dogs in the restaurant and that happens a lot. Gross!!! Your kitchen should be clean and hygienic. Dog hair in food is unacceptable!!! read more

A great Friday night with friendly locals and a wild and friendly bartender. This is a local place in the middle of Vail Village. Stop by and enjoy. read more

2 stars for food, 3 for ambiance and service, 4 for location. The ribs and stew were so-so. Thought it was going to be awesome when i saw a dog in the lobby. Bummer read more

Hi - this was a nice bar for a girl driving across country during a heat wave to stop and visit. The owner of the bar supplied me with lots of ice water and pineapple juice until I was able to get back on the road. The reason i went into the bar in the first place was a really good country singer who was performing outside. I wish i could have stayed longer and had a hamburger - they looked really good! read more