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

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.

Little Diner is not just a place to eat in Vail it's an institution, the kind you measure trips by…read moreand remember long after the mountains fade in the rearview mirror. The food is abundant, honest, and deeply satisfying; the kind that reminds you why simple things, done well, matter. The service carries that same spiritprofessional, warm, and genuinely kind. It's food for the people by the people not glitzy rubbish that makes you wonder have I eaten yet!!!! You do need a bit of patience. Nothing here is rushed, and that's precisely the point. Every plate is cooked to order, every detail given its due. Good things take time, and here, time is part of the recipe. Little Diner is just that diner heaven. Food that sticks to your bones, comforts your soul, and leaves you leaning back in your chair saying, "God, that was great." Vail itself is a different kind of spectacle stunning, no doubt, with its postcard beauty, polished storefronts, and a steady parade of designer threads and glittering displays. Prices feel executive, and there's a certain showiness in the air, a place where being seen can matter as much as seeing. And yet, tucked within it all, Little Diner stands apart. It caters to simple, kind, genuine people those who don't need labels or luxury to feel fulfilled. Here, it's not about gold foil or truffles or culinary theatrics. It's food for the stomach and the soul. Real food. No pretense, no nonsense just somethinghonest on a plate and a place that feelshuman. The coffee arrives strong and unapologetic, just as it should in a mountain town. And my dirty burger? Simply splendid messy, indulgent, unforgettable. Which is why the news stings. Rumors of rising rents and a looming development threaten to push this family-owned gem out, making way, no doubt, for something shinier, pricier, and far less soulful. One can already imagine the replacement: a polished, over-designed "concept," where the plates are smaller, the prices larger, and the experience carefully curated yet strangely hollow. It would be a loss not just for Vail, but for anyone who values authenticity over affectation. Places like Little Diner don't just feed you they ground you. And once they're gone, no amount of gastronomic flair or fashionable pretense can quite fill the space they leave behind. Jose Pienknagura JosePienknagura@gmail.com

Not Good...this is a 1st for me....and it makes me sad to say it. HEAD's UP.... if your are popping…read moreoff of the to enjoy a good meal, know that the parking is not convenient. You need to find the Lionhead Village parking garage & walk through the shops to get to the building. The signage does not make it easy to find on the upper level. But, we had read that it was a "great breakfast spot" so we took the time to find the pkg garage & walk to the Diner. Having bartended in a previous life, we both feel most comfortable dining at a bar... so we settled in at the bar and patiently waited to be greeted. The server was very involved with another customer, showing them photos (on her phone) and then, while they continued conversing, she brought us waters. While dropping the waters, she asked us "what can I get you to drink?" and without our ready answer, abruptly turned back to the other couple and continued their visit... completely forgetting, I am guessing, that she had even asked us a question. After another 3 minutes of wrapping up their visit, she finally returned, as if she had not left us hanging....and hungry. No "I'm sorry" or "my apologies for the delay", just a question of "what was it you wanted?" Hubby replied that we would like the "fresh squeezed orange juice" and asked if it was squeezed in house. "No, I just work here, I don't squeeze it" and that was how our morning dining experience nearly ended. The VERY FIRST ITEM on your menu touts "fresh squeezed" and it is not the truth???? What else isnt' the truth? Are those "made from scratch" biscuits made in someone else's factory? Anything else need a disclaimer? Having been on the road a bit & being very hungry, and also having decided that this was a diner that we wanted to experience (after a lot of research the night before), we did order. Hubby's breakfast sandwich scored a 7 out of 10 for him, my over medium egg and bacon would have been a delicious 10 had they been a little more up to temp than "barely warm" (they sat under the warming light for over 5 minutes). We were sitting right where we saw our food prepared, in the lovely open kitchen, so we made note of the time lapsed between my plate going to the expo station & his breakfast sandwich being plated. So, food wise...we give this diner a 7. Service wise.... a 1. She never looked our way again after taking our order. I had to literally call out "excuse me, ma'am...could I please get a refill on my coffee?" Our waters were never refilled. She spent her time "working her regulars" and missed out on a potential regular (as we pass by Vail a LOT) and also missed out on 2 very generous tippers. (Having both been in the service industry, we start out at 20% when we sit down and it typically goes up from there. Last night's server was wonderful and he was rewarded for the outstanding service.) This morning's service was abominable and her tip was definitely not 20%. I must say that the cooks' areas were very tidy and clean. I was highly impressed with their stations and give them kudos for that and the perfect preparation of my egg. The diner is so cute, I really wanted to love it. I left very sad that our experience was not a positive one. Last thing...there are placards that ask that patrons help them survive by giving to their Go Fund Me or Venmo account. um......

Cozy little spot in Vail. Got several pizzas and truffle…read morefries. The truffle fries was delicious - a large enough serving for 5 people. Not super impressed by the pizza. Was very doughy and not sure any of the kinds of pizzas blew me away. The truffle mushroom pizza had too many raw onions. The buffalo chicken was too much buffalo for me. I did enjoy the bbq chicken but was a bit spicy with the jalepenos.

Loved the experience we had here. Simple and easy dining experience, with some of the best pizza…read moreI've had in the west. Not super big inside, so would recommend going earlier in the evening before it gets super busy. Definitely check out the pizzas. 2 of them + a starter salad did the job for the four of us.

Wow, we got in late and wanted something good for take out. We got one of their burgers and we…read morewere both blown away with how good it was. We ended up going back to the restaurant because the take out was so good. A great, clean, chilled place to enjoy some good food with good service.

Overall, an average experience. Service was good and the…read morefood was excellent - especially the tomato soup and the potato tots, which were both outstanding. Dennis, the bartender, deserves a special mention for constantly helping throughout the dining room. However, the temperature inside the restaurant was unbearably hot. It felt close to 90-100 degrees, and when we asked if it could be lowered, we were told it was controlled by the hotel, so nothing could be done. We were uncomfortably warm the entire meal. On top of that, a "culinary fee" was added to the check without any prior explanation, which was an unpleasant surprise at the end. Great food and hardworking staff, but the extreme heat and unexpected fee made the overall experience just average.

Excellent food with great service... The crème brûlée was incredible! Stop on by for the Avalanche…read moregame tonight... Be there or be square :)

Love the ability to make a reservation right here on the Yelp app! There as even a reminder feature…read morevia notifications (if you opt to enable them). The menu is large and if you go at brunch there's a complete breakfast and lunch menu to choose from. We arrived an hour or so before closing and both chose mostly items off the breakfast menu (French onion soup, breakfast tacos, biscuits & gravy, and a vanilla latte). The space was large and clean which we appreciated. The food was very disappointing and lacking in flavor- even the latte tasted off. Super big bummer as my partner had fond memories of dining here in years past. We'll be sure to find another spot to dine next time we are in the area.

The 4th star here can be accredited to the short rib Mac and cheese. Absolutely hit the spot after…read morea long day of skiing, and haven't found another dish like it in Vail. A little bit secluded from the rest of Vail Village, but easily accessible with the Vail shuttles. Would definitely go back.

No bad notes on this restaurant - everyone needs to dine here! I came here with a big party of 8…read moreand the service is impeccable, we had the pleasure of having Will as our server. He's super kind and gave fantastic recommendations. I cannot express how attentive Will was with our party and checked in multiple times with us. The food was also phenomenal - we ordered almost everything on the menu and every dish was absolutely scrumptious!

Cute mountain town bistro with a very good soundtracks. Makes doing the happy dance when you eat…read moremore enjoyable. one of the very few places where they have a sesame bagle and it was very very very yummy. 10/10 experience after back surgery.

After a few hours of ramblin' around Vail with the family, we wanted a sit-down, air-conditioned…read moreplace but not a full meal. We found what we needed at Big Bear Bistro - a quaint little space and a perfectly-sized charcuterie board with just enough for everyone to gnosh and get a break before heading back out into the wild. Fresh veggies, fragrant cheeses and cured meats with plenty of bread and crackers, order your favorite drink to wash it down. Two thumbs up!

Super nice chill spot for a couple of espresso martinis! Bartenders were super nice and very…read moreattentive even on a busy ski weekend night. Would come back!

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!

Great place with very good food. Menu is limited but that's usually a good thing in my opinion…read more This is a Michelin acknowledged place, but food was not as spectacular as I would have thought. Still very good though. Lively and loud bar but most hotspot bars are. Restaurant Reservations especially on a weekend or special event required, I'd say. Service was prompt, attentive and professional. Would I go back? For sure

The sommelier might have been a little too enthusiastic (or maybe I was ), but the rest of the food…read moredefinitely made up for it. Highlight of the night: the chicken nugget with caviar. Yes, you read that right--and it was actually amazing. Such a fun, unexpected combo that somehow worked perfectly. Between the laughs, good company, and some standout dishes, it ended up being a really enjoyable night. Would I go back? Probably--for those nuggets alone!