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    Garfinkel's

    3.5 (429 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    GARFINKEL'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Stacey T.

    Great spot for a drink on a patio with a gorgeous view. I find the food to be your typical bar food, nothing to call home about. I chose chicken nachos this last visit with jalapeños on the side. The guy that brought it out tipped over the jalapeños when he set them down and several fell out. He said he'd been back with a new ones but brought back out the same container which only had 2 in it, one covered in sour cream from when they had fallen off the plate. Not sure why he did that but it was a bit of a turn off for the meal and I didn't eat much of the nachos. Service was slow despite it not being a busy day.

    Good food with Mountain view.
    Paul R.

    A classic in Vail. This was our go-to spot for an apres drink while we waited for the kids to finish ski school. Good food. Great drinks. Killer view.

    Andrew R.

    I have a theory that every restaurant that has a cartoon moose as their logo has amazing food, and Garfinkle's is no exception! This is the perfect spot after a day of skiing - the drinks were amazing (I had a hot chocolate that was delicious) and the food was great as well. I got a grilled chicken sandwic that was huge and tasty, and the sweet potato fries were some of the best I've ever had. Definitely recommend, and going here is a new tradition any time I'm in Vail.

    AG R.

    I'm posting this review a few weeks late. The restaurant is located right at the base of a ski run. 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!

    Caitlin M.

    Place is SUCH a vibe !! Highly recommend for Apres !! Our waitress was sooo nice. Great apps and awesome beers.

    Espresso martini and spicy margarita after the mountain
    Elizabeth G.

    10/10 every time. Best vibes and are server Kaeden was the greatest. The food hit the spot after a long day on the mountain and the outdoor patio area is great, especially with the live music/dj going. Can't wait to come back to vail and hang out here

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    Alexa K.

    Service here is absolutely amazing! Menu is packed with options for literally everyone! I loved my salad, and was so happy they accommodated literally every request!

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    Joy B.

    The perfect place after skiing or sightseeing lionshead / vail village . Amazing view of the ski slopes and gondolas while catching a game ( with sound ) and having a drink and a bite ! Our waitress was super friendly and great service.

    Cathy S.

    Ok, not great. We came here for a late lunch after walking about Vail. The service was so so (our waitress was MIA every time we looked for her). The food was along the lines of an IHOP or similar restaurant. Prices weren't awful, but probably would skip next time.

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    Elise M.

    This place has been around forever, and after trying the delicious brisket sandwich I can see why! It stands out as one of the most reasonably priced restaurant options in vail too. The ambience and service weren't anything special, but i'd come back and reorder the brisket!

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    Nice dog-friendly patio. Competitive lunch prices. Friendly service and the burger and cheesesteak were excellent.

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    Cool outside area for apres ski! Always super packed here. Great spot in lionshead to check out

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    brenden, short guy with mustache - terrible service, decided to leave before getting anything.

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    Omg, the Nashville chicken sandwich was really good! The atmosphere was great and there was a nice mountain scenery in the background.

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    Love the patio on a sunny day - especially in the winter for watching the Gondola in lionshead

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    Great location overlooking the slopes. Solid service. chicken wings with the special sauce was delicious

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