Great drink and food deals. Inside is a great old time pub. Bartender makes you any drink you want,…read moreand is secure enough to let you order your own tweaks.

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

Great cocktail spot. Very simple menu of tapas selections, all done well. We had a delicious…read morehomemade hummus and crudo. Cocktail list is interesting and they have whatever you want. I ordered an old fashioned with a custom diamond shaped piece of big ice. No notes.

I was in the mood for some wine tasting and since I couldn't get to a vineyard. I decide to my own…read morewine tasting. Jeremy was very nice. He was not only our bartender but was also one of the owner along with Samantha who I got to meet for the first time. Everyone was so friendly and was definitely a win connoisseur. I love their happy hour from Vail. Everything was price reasonable. I love that you could get any wine for 3 ounce for half the price. That allowed me to try almost every wine on the list. Yes. I was very happy when I left It's definitely a hidden gem. Will try to come back!

We love Mountain standard because it shows us where the local Vails hanging out as we visited on…read moreMonday Evenning. Recommended Grilled octopus for appetizer. So, umami. Must try is the pork shank. Seems like every table ordered it. I like my grilled mahi mahi with asparagus, quinoa & creamy harissa sauce. I like the well decor atmosphere & open kitchen. They also have outdoor patio. Great service. Prices are on average for Vail Village. Would love to go back and try more!

I've been coming to Mountain Standard for years, for lunch and dinner, usually at the bar. The…read morebartenders have always been knowledgeable, engaging and genuinely fun. It's the sort of hospitality that keeps me returning. Two dinners this past weekend reminded me why I love the place, but also why I think it's slipped a notch. Friday was lovely. My partner and I arrived between lunch and dinner, settled in at the bar, and ordered a Manhattan and a draft beer. Some fries kept the hangriness at bay. The bartenders were terrific, as usual. Then dinner arrived. The $54 Angus hanger steak comes with miso creamed corn, toasted sesame, tempura maitakes and Japanese BBQ butter. An ambitious supporting cast for a good piece of beef. The steak was delicious, but we ordered medium-well and received medium-rare. That's quite a miss at this price. We didn't send it back because my partner didn't want to make a scene. Worse, the sauce overwhelmed the plate. A good steak should be the star, not an extra in its own production. The $23 crab mozzarella sticks, with green onion, pecorino and shrimp-and-Calabrian-chili sauce, sounded fun. Unfortunately, the crab tasted distinctly fishy, not fresh, and the sauce seemed to be trying its best to cover it up. That's an expensive mozzarella stick with a serious identity crisis. We finished with Meyer lemon tiramisu, port and two espressos. The tiramisu was good, though the crumble on top seemed an odd, unnecessary flourish. The port and espresso were perfect. Friday remained a wonderful evening because the bar and its people are that good. Saturday we returned with friends and sat in the dining room. Packed, energetic and LOUD. I enjoy a lively restaurant, but I also enjoy hearing the people at my table. Drinks were slow, and the delays continued throughout dinner. Everyone was courteous; the whole operation just felt off. Credit to the manager and front desk team for pitching in to deliver food rather than leaving an overwhelmed staff to sink. We shared the $16 whipped tahini dip, served with Lebanese pickles, crispy shallots, marinated feta and warm pita. The pita was excellent: puffy, warm, irresistible. The dip tasted good too, but with so many competing elements, it felt like one ingredient too many. Not every appetizer needs a committee. My $39 rotisserie piri piri chicken was tender and nicely spiced. Unfortunately, its smashed steak fries were undercooked and practically submerged in poppy seed yogurt. The sauce overflowed the plate. Somewhere beneath that yogurt lake was a very good dinner. My partner's Standard wedge was similarly overburdened: too much dressing, prosciutto and blue cheese, leaving the salad excessively salty. Our friends ordered the $54 hanger steak and $46 grilled Pacific sea bass. The steak once again seemed over-sauced, and the decorative corn shoots were promptly pushed aside. The bass, at least on paper, is a thoughtful combination of toasted farro, pickled carrot salad, basil and miso carrot butter. I can't speak to how it tasted, but the recurring excess across the table was hard to miss. Here's the frustration: Mountain Standard has talent, imagination, a great location and genuinely good people. But creativity isn't the same as piling on ingredients, and more sauce doesn't mean more sophistication. Across two dinners, there were missed cooking temperatures, underdone potatoes, questionable crab and dishes that needed editing. That's training, restraint and execution, not a need for a new menu. I still consider Mountain Standard one of the Vail Valley's best restaurants. But let's acknowledge that the competition here isn't exactly fierce. Too many resort restaurants seem content to rest on their laurels, knowing another wave of visitors is coming. Being among the best in the valley shouldn't be the finish line. Would I return? Absolutely, especially to the bar. The hospitality remains a real strength. But before the winter crowds arrive, I'd love to see the kitchen tighten things up and the dining room find its rhythm. Mountain Standard doesn't need another garnish or another sauce. It needs to make the very good ideas it already has work consistently. Three-plus stars, with genuine hope for more next time.

Been here twice, and it's amazing. There's really not a bad table, but the best are in the back…read moreroom overlooking the creek. They make a delicious, strong margarita. Had one at the bar while waiting for our table. Highly recommend! As for appetizers, the whipped feta is my favorite, dotted with chili sauce and garlic honey - and topped with a dramatic dome of crackly bread. Definitely order one for the table. Then the Fava Bean Agnolotti, so rich that the tiny portion made sense. And then the filet. We ended by splitting the sticky toffee cake with rum sauce, brown sugar rum ice cream and peanut brittle. Incredible. Service great and unrushed. A great experience.

If you are looking for a high end restaurant with an amazing view and delicious food, sweet basil…read moreis the place for you! I have been here many times over the years but my recent visit was by far the best! We started off with the whipped feta appetizer, which was very big and definitely shareable. The feta was so smooth and creamy and paired well with the cracker and honey. Next I had the filet mignon. This was out of this world. Filet was so tender and delicious. It would have been great on its own but the sauce was delicious along with all the accompaniments! It was a very thoughtful meal. Others in my party had the halibut and lamb and both were amazing! We did not have dessert this time but I have had the sticky toffee pudding and it's amazing!!! The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is because one of the halibuts came out a little cold. This place is expensive, so be prepared but honestly it's so good o can't even get mad at the price!

One of the top restaurants in Vail! Need to book a reservation in advance. Every time we come to…read morevail we stop in and love our experience. The food we have ordered is listed below and ranked 1-10. Wienerschnitzel (7.8)- We tried it and enjoyed it. I would order again but it isn't my favorite dish. Hamburger (6.8)- The meat was seasoned really well. I don't care for the pretzel bun but solid burger. Rueben sandwich (8.6)- Very flavorful and a must get! I never even order one anywhere else but I do when we come here. Delicious! Apple strudel (6.4)- Wanted it to be better. Apples could have been cooked longer IMO and the crust wasn't flaky at all.

We had a lovely meal at Pepi's bar & restaurant. The place has a warm and inviting atmosphere. We…read moresat on the porch to enjoy beautiful Vail weather. However if you sit inside you will see the history of the place on the walls. The food was amazing and the service was prompt. Would to come back and try more items from their menu

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

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.

We had steak tar tar and we eat a LOT of tar tars (all around the world). This was an incredibly…read moredelicious and unique dish. I would drive all the way from Arizona to enjoy it again. Additionally, we really wanted to sit outside (the summer day was beautiful, the river was running, flowers blooming...) and the bar staff went out of their way to make this happen. We had beautiful martinis (a MUST with steak tar tar!) Everything was so great, we ordered a second round. We plan to go back again before our week long trip is over as this was a truly amazing & delicious meal.

Finished out my trip to Vail with a great dinner at Slope Room. We had 7 adults and 3 young kids…read more We started with the Heirloom Cornbread, Hamachi Crudo, and Scallops + Gnocchi. While they were all good, the Crudo was definitely my favorite along with the table's. For my entree, I split the Bone In Bison Rib Eye. It was cooked perfectly. I also split the Brussel Sprouts and Mac & Cheese sides. The Brussels were amazing. Our server, Jackie, was incredibly personable and made our experience amazing. If you are looking for a nice dinner in Vail, definitely check out the Slope Room.

Really had a wonderful time here, the food was really tasty. What really made our night was the…read moreservice we got from Shannon. She was so friendly and attentive, she kept us laughing throughout the meal and took excellent care of us. Great service really made our night out special.

We came to El Segundo on a nice fall evening and sat outside on the patio…read more We had the Chios and guacamole starter and really liked the fresh guacamole and the salsa was pretty good too. I had a few tacos, the Steak A La Macha Taco and the Chipotle Shrimp Taco and liked both but the steak taco was really tasty. I had the house silver marg and liked it. Decent service, nice view and relaxed setting.

Delicious breakfast. Bloody Mary and American breakfast was just what I needed. Service was quick…read moreand efficient.

This appeared to be a beautiful French restaurant in Vail, so I made a point to make this the first…read morestop in Vail. In fact, we were the first guests to arrive! As anticipated, the place was gorgeous...with a slightly formal air. Given that it was in the Vail Village (near the ski slope), my husband was able to enter the place in his rugged ski suit. Despite the ambiance, it was a bit dead. I was disappointed with the lack of French music overhead...though maybe it was on so low, I didn't hear it? There were plenty of breakfast-brunch options, but on the menu, some items were noted as taking 20 minutes (which we didn't have time for!), so I was a tad bummed about that. In any case, my husband chose this Huckleberry Bacon French Toast, and I ordered the Maryland Crab Benedict. For drinks, we both just ordered plain coffee. As expected, the foods were good. I was more impressed with my husband's choice, this super-fancy french toast. Not only did it look amazing, it tasted spectacular! Mine was good, but disappointing at the same time. I really liked the Crab Benedict, but I only half-liked the side salad (basically just Arugula with a few Walnuts and Figs). The total bill for these items ran over 100 bucks... which, was to be expected in Vail. However, for such a pricey breakfast, I felt that I should have absolutely loved it...but it felt short of that. Overall, I just expected a bit more from this breakfast experience. Again, the decor was gorgeous, but the ambiance wasn't fully there (because of the lack of music?). Service felt a bit short-skimpy as well. Foods were good, but mine especially (Crab Benedict) felt a bit lacking. Let's just say that I've had Crab Benedicts as just as good for half the price...and with better sides. Maybe lunch or dinner experience is better here? In any case, am glad we checked out the place...but I doubt I'll choose it for breakfast again.

I honestly can't believe the low Yelp rating! I guess I can understand it if you're judging by the…read moreatmosphere alone. The inside has major old-school Pizza Hut vibes, and the plastic cups and mismatched dinnerware definitely aren't winning any design awards. I don't mind that at all. BUT THE PIZZA? Amazing. We got the double cheese pizza, and it was so good! I think you have to take Vail for what it is. There are plenty of people here looking for Michelin-star dining and Four Seasons-level experiences, hence, likely the low reviews. This was a really good pizza, I would highly recommend it and would eat it again!

The red sauce on this pizza is SO GOOD!…read more We got a couple different kinds and what stood out to me was how flavorful the red sauce was. I also really liked the toppings to cheese ratio. My favorite topping was the sausage, but they were all super tasty. Also the location is perfect, I've been walking this place for years and am so happy I finally got a chance to try it! The inside is also feels like an old school pizza shop, which is very cozy and welcoming. I think they also do pizza by the slice, but I was with a group so we gotta a couple mediums and they were perfectly cooked. Service was super attentive and overall really liked this place!