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They brought back the games! This place has always been a staple for a good affordable…read moreplace to grab a bite and a beer. They took away the pool tables and foosball a few years ago ... mistake. But they're back! (Still need Buck Hunter back though) Glad to have our place to shoot pool for shots back!

Cool speakeasy area! Seems like a fun night spot on the weekends too we went here for apres skiread more

Room with tv sofas and order at the bar

Plum wings

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The George

Shakedown Bar

3.2(66 reviews)

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Stopped here for an after-wedding party on a Saturday in May. There was a solid crowd and we lucked…read moreinto some live music playing! I know we're in Vail but seriously the prices - $9 Coors drafts, and I got a $16 elderflower G&T (it was tasty though). Cool to find a low-key bar with this atmosphere in a place like Vail - loved all the stain glass windows. Great vibes!

visit on 6/30/25 Really poor customer service by the…read morebartender. She was unwelcoming, rude and snotty. I went in because I am a long time local and the music on the loudspeaker was inviting and wandered in for old times' sake. I was so disappointed and will never set foot in your establishment again. Vail has gone downhill by reputation and my experience at Shakedown confirms what others are saying.

Brothers Keeper with John Popper of Blues Traveler, Jono Manson, and a couple of the Dirty Dozen!

Brothers Keeper guitarist, Scott Rednor!

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Bad Kitty Lounge

3.9(42 reviews)

Speakeasy fun vibes here. The ski boot / disco ball is truly iconic…read more Bartender was super friendly & helped make me a fun tequila drink. My husband loved his old fashion! Definitely a bit on the smaller side - there's a few seating areas. Would recommend for a smaller group outing!

Drinks are incredible and done perfectly! Bartender was very responsive and worked with us to…read moresuggest new cocktails that we absolutely loved. Perfect hole-in-the-wall place to get perfect new cocktail suggestions

Disco boot!

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Root & Flower

4.6(206 reviews)

What a fun fun fun cocktail bar! We were up in Vail for a wedding weekend with friends, and…read morestumbled upon this cocktail bar after the rehearsal dinner. It was pretty quiet (still off-season), and my husband and I were the only ones there when we walked in around 10. We sat at the bar and had a lovely conversation with Jeremy; I ordered the Gingerbread Man (take on an old fashioned with brown butter washed bourbon, and my husband got the "50 Shades of Green" - definitely one of the most unique cocktails we've ever tried! The description "arugula infused gin, yogurt washed aquavit with Pandan herbs & lime" - it had everything - some sour, some umami, some sweet from the Pandan - what a fun and unique cocktail. Shortly after we walked in, a huge group of 10-12 women walked in followed by some other groups shortly after them. It was a really fun atmosphere and both cocktails were 10/10.

For the second half of our girls night, my friend picked Root & Flower. The atmosphere is…read morebeautifully elevated, making it the perfect sophisticated spot to continue a long conversation. Price: Expect standard Vail pricing for high-end cocktails, with most drinks ranging between $16-$20. Customer Service: The service was fantastic. The staff was incredibly kind and efficient; even though we stayed for quite a while to catch up, we felt welcomed and well-attended to the entire night. Atmosphere This spot has a cool, welcoming vibe that feels very safe. It's the kind of environment where you can really settle in and enjoy the company you're with. The Drinks I ordered the Sangre del Sol. The flavor was amazing, though be warned it is very strong! It's an excellent choice if you enjoy a cocktail with a serious kick, but I ended up letting my friend finish mine after a few sips. Overall Experience I highly recommend Root & Flower for a beautiful setting and top-tier service. Pro Tip: A huge bonus for this location is the parking! You can park for free after 3 PM at the S. Frontage Rd. East garage right nearby. I'll definitely be back!

Turkish Delight - Zero Proof

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Red Lion

3.2(424 reviews)

We stopped in at the Red Lion after skiing…read more It was crowded and we were looking for an outside table for six people. Only four of us were there as the other two were across the street at Christy's returning their rental skis. There was a table of 6 but the hostess said she couldn't sit us until the other two arrived. Right then, a guy walks up and asks for that same table. He was by himself and she gave the table with six chairs to him. His full party was clearly not there but she sat him anyway. Why is that allowed? Clearly favoritism. And to be clear, two of his friends showed up and the other three never arrived. So, at that point we told the hostess we were now a table of four and she said we could sit at a table that had 3 chairs. Well okay....we took it. We grabbed the table and asked other tables around us for the extra 3 chairs and everyone was nice enough to give us the extra chairs. Our server, Suzanne was excellent. Very attentive, friendly and immediately brought us our drinks and food. The nachos were tasty. Drinks were good but pricy. I give Suzanne 5 stars, food 3 stars hostess 0 stars. Treat everyone fairly and respectfully. The hostess could use customer service training.

Always such a fun visit. Great live music for apres ski. Usually we always get their veggie platter…read moreand chips and queso / salsa. Super good. Service is always great You need to do the shot ski

Dinning area

Gyro with fries

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Snowing just outside

Mountain Standard

4.2(1k reviews)

0.7 mi

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Mountain Standard has always been our go-to on ski trips. We never skip this place when we come to…read moreVail, and this time, we even made it twice - once for lunch and once for dinner. Dinner reservations are available 30 days out on Open Table, and they go instantly. I heard them quote 2+ hours for walk-ins, so definitely plan ahead if you can! Cocktails: I've always loved their cocktails, so even if you don't have dinner here, you should at least check out the bar. I've never been disappointed in any drink I've gotten. Dinner: - Butternut baba ganoush: all the flavors of baba ganoush but with butternut squash, and the warm pita was great - Fire roasted tomato and chorizo soup: a bit on the thinner side, smoky, interesting - Buttermilk sea salt biscuit: rich, flaky, with extra butter, country ham, and red pepper jelly - Warm pimento cheese: I don't usually care for pimento, but their's is great with grilled bread. They also use this on their burger at lunch - Wood grilled octopus: nice wood fire flavor, great ham hock beans underneath, grilled avocado - Crispy brussels sprouts: interesting flavor with the grilled avocado sikil pak - Wood fired pork chop: tender, generously sized - Grilled cobia: wonderful warming pineapple coconut curry, charred pineapple, and fresnos for a kick - Seafood diavolo: very flavorful (my dad found it too salty), served over polenta Lunch items: - Fresh catch: Argentenian shrimp and polenta - like shrimp and grits, very flavorful - Grilled cheese and soup: always a good combo - Burger: we added the onion rings, which had a good kick to them They also had a really solid kids' menu, which I appreciate. Despite how busy they are, service is attentive, and the manager came by personally to check in, which was a nice touch. Food and drink pacing was also good despite it being packed. They have their system down! There's a reason why we keep coming back trip after trip!

We were seated quickly and the staff was excellent. Our server, Kylie, was amazing. She was…read morefriendly, gave food and drink suggestions, discussed ingredients and what to expect from the flavors, and made us feel welcome. Other employees helped with service, including clearing plates and inquiring if we needed anything. The restaurant is definitely number one at customer service and I loved how everyone worked together. Even though the restaurant was busy, we did not feel lost in the shuffle. It was clean and inviting. They offered an array of choices, so there would be something for everyone if you decide to dine here. The food was good, preparation and display were done carefully, but the taste was overall just ok. The appetizers we chose were Warm Pimento Cheese, which was mildly flavorful, but good, and Prime Beef Carne Apache, which had no flavor at all. The main courses we chose included a pork dish and a chicken dish. The chicken had great flavor, but was placed on a bed of potato wedges which were not all completely cooked through. We felt this took away from the overall dish. The accompanied sauce made with yogurt and poppyseed did not add any flavor to the dish. The pork dish had great flavor. The drinks accompanying the food were made well and tasty. The kids menu has an array of choices as well, and our choice of macaroni and cheese was a hit! We ended with a frozen snicker bar dessert that tasted exactly like a frozen snickers bar. Overall, we had a very nice evening and would definitely visit again.

Kitchen

The Corned Pork Shank

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Pimiento dip and biscuits

Lancelot Restaurant

4.0(294 reviews)

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The appetizers came out very quickly and were all delicious, so our expectations started to rise…read more However, our entrées took close to an hour to come out, which was very frustrating. All of the dishes were decent, but the prime rib--which I expected to be the highlight of the meal--turned out to be EXTREMELY tough. I struggled to slice it even with a steak knife, and it was also quite flavorless. I ended up leaving most of it unfinished, as shown in the photo. I had hoped the server would ask if anything was wrong with the dish after seeing so much of it left on the plate, but he didn't. Considering the quality, the prices were on the higher end. I'd recommend going somewhere else if you don't want to experience the worst prime rib dinner.

Went for Christmas Eve '25 dinner. We visit here one or more times every year and virtually every…read moreaspect of the experience was lacking. The server was awful. She was generally rude and disrespectful. She couldn't have cared less that we were there, and given it was a holiday dinner, you might expect event a faint hint of spirit. One might think she was having a bad night and let it go, but the entire staff had the same attitude. Not one made eye contact and if you said merry Christmas, the just looked at the floor or past and ignored you. The food was phoned it by the B team. While the prime rib was itself its normal goodness, the remainder of the meal and timing was disappointing. As an example; the blue cheese dressing for the salad was runny and the shallot vinaigrette was made out of vegetable oil. If for some reason it wasn't, it sure tasted like it. It was inedible. The list of disappointments goes on but after coming here for years, it was an unpleasant enough experience to never go back. I suspect this is a reflection of management which further demonstrates its worth skipping Lancelot on a Vail visit.

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Prime Rib

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Chandon $13

Altitude Bar and Grill

2.3(52 reviews)

0.3 mi

Love this place! Came in the other night to watch the football games and got cheese curds and a…read moreCaesar salad. Both were incredible and the vibes were immaculate. Service was amazing as always.

Best bar ever! Preston is the best bartender ever and is so personable. Remembered all of our…read moreorders. Food was also delicious. Wish I could have stayed all night!

Honey Habanero Wings

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Garfinkel's

3.5(420 reviews)

0.0 mi

I'm posting this review a few weeks late. The restaurant is located right at the base of a ski run…read more So, the ideal location at winter time for hungry skiers and snowboarders coming down the slopes. Everything on the menu looked great, prices were reasonable (for Vail/Avon, CO), and the portions were generous. Nachos and burgers are amazing! Burgers were cooked to perfection (medium rare we ordered). Now the details... Wow! This place was absolutely fantastic! In my experience, it is very rare to walk out of a restaurant and be in awe over the service (Cassie) and their food. Not to mention, to continue to talk about the dining experience there. Yes, of course it is 'bar food' or 'pub food' but in that category, this place gets FIVE STARS! What made the experience over and beyond great was the waitress -- Cassie (Casanave). Super friendly, very accommodating, fast and efficient! Cassie raised my bar on what good restaurant service should be! Next time we visit this restaurant, we are going to seek her out and sit in her section. I must say that I also noticed a camaraderie amongst the staff here. Everyone looked happy and they all seemed to treat each other like family. That says a lot about the good management here! I highly recommend this restaurant!

We were looking for a low key atmosphere and this was definitely a relaxed vibe. The server was…read morenice, but got the impression he wasn't normally the server. He took the order and someone from the kitchen brought out the food. Only one other table and a few people at the bar was a bit concerning, but we decided to stay. Place could really use some cleaning and updating. It reminded me of an old college bar that needed tlc. The menu had a lot of good offerings, but the food didn't taste freshly prepared. The chicken tasted premade and frozen. With so much competition in the area, it was surprising and disappointing . I guess it's fine if you have munchies while you're having a few drinks, but definitely not a place I would go to for lunch or dinner.

Entryway wall decor.

Order the nachos if you dare!

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Local Joe's Pizza & Delivery

3.4(237 reviews)

0.5 mi

Customer service was great over the phone. Food was made accurately. The sauce to the pizza is a…read morelittle chunky and less desirable than others but the taste was great. The bread and Mac N Cheese bites were good too! The only thing that was "off" was the mozzarella sticks. They looked coated in flour and weren't very hot/appealing.

Better than expected chicken fingers and tots for 11 pm in a mountain town. Slow, but not the…read morebiggest deal