Phenomenal! We had a late dinner reservation and even so, everything came out the way we expected. The elk was some of the best we ever had and the wine list was great. Our server was the sweetest. Don't pass on the carrot cake! read more

Juniper Restaurant - New American Near Me - Edwards, Colorado

11/10 experience at Juniper! This was the best dining experience we've had this trip! My husband cleaned every single plate. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by the owner (who was working as the host!) and we felt that he paid great attention to detail. He even let us pick where we wanted to sit! Our favorite appetizer was the pork belly - so much flavor with the squash and apple. I loved the vegetarian dish - lions mane mushrooms with vegan cheese and shaved veggies. We will be back soon! read more

We came here for Christmas dinner on the recommendation of a coworker. We were staying in Vail and decided to leave the village in hopes of, if not saving money, finding food that was a better value for the expense. Unfortunately, we didn't find it at Juniper. We walked in and there was no "Merry Christmas" or "happy holidays" or really any welcome whatsoever. We were then led to a high top that was next to a temporary wall, so it was a bit cold. I will never understand why restaurants that charge $45-$75 for an entre will sit people at a high top - this is Uncomfortable. Women in heels do not want to try to find a place for their feet. Also, there was no reason for it - it wasn't saving space. It could have just been a regular table. The service was lacking, to say the least. The menu doesn't have a lot of descriptions, including important information about size of beef portions, but the server didn't provide this information until asked. Even the $100 wagyu special made NO mention of the fact that it was 5oz and only one raviolo (though the menu said 'ravioli') - we didn't order this anyway. We ordered the duck confit pizza ($30), pork chop entre ($50), brussels sprout salad ($20), side order of crab cakes ($25), and side order of potato croquettes ($16). The duck pizza was decent but for $30, the crust was rather flavorless - if the crust was a chewy, charred sourdough, this would have been perfect. At least the duck was good. It was a sizeable portion, so if you're only 2 people and you order this, I would not order another app. The pork chop was a properly sized entree with tasty sides. It was cooked well and the only complaint we had was that the bacon really took away from the flavor. The menu did say bacon, so it wasn't a surprise, but it was unnecessary to the plate. The brussels sprout salad for $20 a bit of a disappointment. It was small and overly vinegary. There were 5 small cubes of butternut squash that could have just been boiled. It's a salad, so I'm not expecting fireworks, but like, do something different? The crabcakes were - as the server pointed out - very small. They tasted great and came with a small frisee salad, and the preparation was good but wow, so small. Not worth $25. The potato croquettes were the biggest disappointment. They were four TINY pomme dauphines that barely had potato in them - if you pressed on them, they entirely compressed. Do not order this. And then, we get the bill, and the Bombay martini I ordered was $24.50. The same martini in Vail Village cost me $20 the night before (and the same martini at a comparable place in Denver would have been $18). The other cocktails were $18, so I really can't imagine why this drink would be 30%+ more. Overall, I can't say I'd recommend this place. Just go to Vail and have dinner - at least then, you won't be annoyed at the cost. read more

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I went to Juniper restaurant with my uncle Art on Saturday night. We had Mihailo as our server. Let me say everyone was super friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was upscale. The poke and crab appetizer was plated with excellent attention to detail. It had a lot of color contrast on it. The "CAB" ribeye was phenomenal. I ate the whole thing. It had a wonderful chimmichuri sauce and greens on top. It had a savory and umami flavor. My uncle loved his agave glazed pork chop. Great experience overall. Would come back anytime! read more

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We went to Juniper for dinner the other night with two of our best friends. It was my recommendation, as I've always loved this restaurant and try to go at least once every summer and winter when we're in the Vail Valley. Unfortunately, this visit was very disappointing. We had a 7:30 reservation on a Sunday night, and when our waitress came to take our order, she told us they were already out of three entrées--the Alaskan halibut and the short ribs, as well as another fish we had been interested in. All four of us had been looking forward to the halibut, which Juniper is probably known for, so that was especially disappointing. The ladies ordered the Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna. The men eventually settled on the chicken, as there was little else on the menu that appealed to them. One of the men took a single bite and didn't eat the rest. I offered to have him send it back, but he didn't want to make an issue of it and simply went without dinner. I felt terrible, especially since I had been the one who recommended the restaurant. What bothered me most was when our waitress cleared the table. She picked up his nearly untouched plate and never acknowledged it--no "Was everything okay?" or similar question. A good server should notice when a guest has barely touched their meal, particularly at a restaurant of this caliber. The women thoroughly enjoyed the tuna and wine, while the men had a very poor experience. Unfortunately, the indifferent service made the evening worse and left us feeling as though our waitress simply couldn't wait for us to leave. That is a shame, because Juniper used to be one of my favorite restaurants in the Vail Valley. After this experience, we won't be going back. read more

excellent service. dinner was average, pork chop, steak, ravioli, and some pasta dish. I don't remember. They were fine, but nothing exceptional or even really really good. read more

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Dinner with friends over 4th weekend. Service was excellent, main course probably a 2 of 5. Halibut was under cooked and portion sz is very small. Veal scallopini was very over cooked and tough. Octopus appetizer was rubbery and over cooked tough For price it was very disappointing. Have eaten here many times over the years and the quality has dropped off significantly read more

Filet mignon is awesome, i recommend medium rare it's the best. I go to Juniper quite often and the service is always consistent, quick, and great. Atmosphere is very nice, dim lighted, and chic read more

Juniper Restaurant - Filet Mignon and Chicken - New American Near Me - Edwards, Colorado

DC saved me with a last minute reservation as my mind slipped and did not make one?! We walked in and was sat right away where Scoie welcomed us with a smile :) Food was tasty and the place was cozy. The night went well and we left super happy! read more

Juniper Restaurant - 30th Birthday celebration - New American Near Me - Edwards, Colorado

I don't think I've ever written a negative restaurant review in my life, but this situation warrants it. I have been a regular patron of Juniper for 3 years and usually eat at the bar about every other week while I am here in Summer and always go there when I come to ski. It's always been an enjoyable experience (even though the menus is a little tired) until last week. It was probably the most ridiculous experience I have ever had at a restaurant and I go out to eat a lot. I took my son and his fiancé there as they were visiting from out of town. I tend to order the same thing which is either filet or the salmon and Caesar salad which have been consistent and good. We decided to share some sides and had a conversation with the waitress about several of the dishes we were considering to share including the au gratin potatoes. What she described and what came out were two different items. Two little squares of layered potato's (literally 4 bites) for $18 which was so overpriced. Not shareable at all. Then my son had the seared tuna that was with crusted with soggy sesame seeds, floating in broth with Kim chi which was basically flavorless cabbage. A total disappointment and inedible. I shared our feelings with the server and told her I wasn't looking for anything comped on my bill. I just feel strongly that you can't fix what you don't know about and so I wanted to share our experience. Paying almost $400 for three people should be a situation where the restaurant seeks feedback and want some. Ensure the quality and service reflect the prices you charge. Our server sent the owner, Doug, over. I shared with him what I had told her and while his response lacked concern and was a bit defensive (there was no apology or the what a good owner would say like I hope you give us another chance in the future... ) I felt good about the conversation as I had communicated what our experience had been. He did not offer nor give any reduction (I didn't ask for that either). No big deal on my end, I paid my bill and we left. Here's the really shocking part....I received a telephone call when we got home (after 9pm) from Doug and he was infuriated that my son had written a review of his experience that was not favorable. He called my cell from the reservation system. He said he thought we were ok when he came over to the table. I told him as far as I was concerned, we were and I wasn't aware of the review, but that my son was 33 years old and has a right to post whatever he wants as far as what his experience was. It had nothing to do with me. He then told me he wasn't comfortable with me returning to the restaurant as a patron because my son wrote a negative review which by the way I read and was not inappropriate at all. I was OK with everything until I got that call from Doug. Totally immature and classless. After reading other reviews most all are negative comments about Doug and his behavior and things he has done to customers. He can't take feedback. Good luck! Lots of other better places to go that are much better and haven't gotten over priced for what they offer. You lost a regular! read more

Average food, at best, and very expensive. The owner is utterly obnoxious - he has clearly not learned how to be nice to customers. See his responses to other reviews. There are much better restaurants in Edwards. Skip this one and try Zinos or Craftsman. read more

The best in the valley. Fungi pizza and seasonal salads. Great bartenders and servers.

food is good but our favorite waiter, Fred has a left. He was a fun, knowledgeable guy to wait on us. We probably won't go back as he was the prime reason we went there. thanks. read more

Have always wanted to like Juniper, but they consistently disappoint. !st time there we ordered a filet medium rare and the meat was grisly & overcooked and when we were asked how it was and we complained, the waiter claimed my wife didn't understand what she ordered. This evening a group of local women had an outing culminating in diner there. Salad came out over dressed after requesting to have dressing on the side.. Duck confit pizza came out raw and when pointed out, the half eaten pizza was reheated and returned burnt. My son and I joined group after meal was completed and waiter was condescending when we ordered wine. Overall experience was way below expectation. Will not return. Sad part for the restaurant was the group of women are all local and I am sure they will let all their friends know of the poor experience. Very disappointing read more

Stopped in for a drink and dessert! We thought it would be quick, but Kyle and Cass at the bar were so much fun! We even missed an Uber so we could order another drink and stay longer! Those two are gems and should be protected at all cost...we will be back! read more

First of all, the service here is exceptional. For fine dining this is an excellent option. My husband enjoyed his steak, which was prepared, medium, and exactly as he liked it. The toffee dessert was exquisite, and even though I didn't have room for it, I am glad we chose it to share. Since it was late in the season, they were offering 50% off entrées, but even at full price, the food and service are worth it. read more

Great service at the bar (both bar and restaurant were PACKED). Super drinks followed by outstanding meals. Pork Chop was excellent.

Absolutely the worst meal ever. Couldn't cut the chicken with a knife and the nocchi was over cooked to the point a fork was not useful. The donut dessert was so hard we requested a knife and should have asked for a chain saw. Their 50% off season promotion has, once again, been a disappointment. read more

We loved our meal here, the service, table, warm bread, fabulous fish entrees with recognizable sauces and taste. The only disappointment the sorbets were ice cold and little taste but so what! What a gem of a place. Our best meal in the vail area and we loved the nearby kitchen and book stores! read more

Perfect From us coming early and finding us the perfect table Service was exceptional Food couldn't have been better Wish I had time to come back Don't miss this one read more

Juniper Restaurant - Outside - New American Near Me - Edwards, Colorado

Perfect dinner! From the drinks (wife had something crazy spicy that she loved), appetizers (Caesar salad best ever!), mains (trout and veal), and dessert (sticky toffee). This was by far our favorite dining spot in Vail. read more

Our group of eight had a lovely dinner at Juniper. We were greeted by the attentive staff. Konstantine took great care of us! He was prompt and courteous all evening. Our entrees were delicious! The table favorite was the veal! We were fortunate enough to get a table outdoors on a perfect evening. We have been coming to Juniper for a few years. I was shocked to see some of these reviews. As always, we will be back! Thank you. read more

I wish I could give them zero stars. Misleading location information leads you to believe this restaurant is in Vail. We canceled the reservation as we did not have a car. They told us that we would be charged for canceling late but issued a gift card for the amount of the charge. We were charged $250 ($50 per person) and not provided with a gift card. When we called to ask for a concession or at least the promised gift card they gave us the run around and were rude. Doug was rude to my wife and would not return calls. He basically told us to suck it. Beware of doing business with these people. read more

One of the best restaurants in the area, food is excellent as well as the ambiance. The service has always been the best.

Our waiter was aloof and ignored us. We were finishing our cocktails when he came to the table and aggressively said I need this table pay your bill. The food was fabulous. The waiter put a damper on our experience Won't return read more

Google had this restaurant located in Vail.. It is located outside of Vail in a town called Edwards. I tried to cancel my reservation because of driving issues. Their reservation cancelation policy states you get a gift card if you have to cancel.. Doug the manager refused to talk to me about the google location or the gift card. The management charged my account a $250 cancellation fee even when the place was wide open on the night I cancelled. Doug basically told me to suck it... Warning they do not honor their gift card policy based on cancellation. read more

We absolutely love this restaurant. Every time we visit the area this restaurant is a must visit. They change their menu seasonally and everything is phenomenal. The prices are similar to other restaurants in the area and the food is exquisite. We tried the trout and colorado chicken on this visit and both were superb. We really enjoyed them and can't wait to return! read more

Juniper Restaurant - Colorado Chicken - New American Near Me - Edwards, Colorado

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I found the ambience to be great. I found the food to be very good, although maybe a bit overpriced. Servers and bartenders were very good and very professional. read more

We stopped at Juniper on our way to Eagle and our dinner was fantastic! My husband had the halibut and risotto and I had the trout and crab cake. Both were excellent! Nice portions and the drinks were excellent too. We actually only had one drink each (not normal for us) because the pour was so great. We will be back! Thank you!! read more

Had an amazing night celebrating my birthday here! Our server Vita was amazing and the food was fantastic! We had the veal, the ahi tuna and the short rib and everything was super tasty! The sticky toffee pudding was the best dessert I've had in a while. read more

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Let me just tell you the service was fantastic, and we really appreciated Cody being our waiter. He was extremely attentive. He was on top of his job. He was very friendly and professional. The restaurant was appointed nicely, and we had enough space between the tables where we did not feel like we were sitting with strangers. The food was remarkably fantastic! We ordered pork chops for one dish and the organic salmon. The truffle was a nice note . For dessert we ordered Crème Brûlée and flourless chocolate cake. We shared them as they were both perfectly delightful! We will be back on our next trip to the Vail area. read more

Juniper Restaurant - Pork chops - New American Near Me - Edwards, Colorado

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The food, service, and ambience was excellent. We enjoyed the chicken and trout dishes. It's truly a pleasure watching the staff work so well together. read more

I called to cancel our reservation at Juniper (after their "24-hour deadline") for a party of 5, due to a child that was coughing as explained to the owner Doug. Without any apologies, he told me that he's still going to charge my card "if he couldn't rebook the table" - but would issue a restaurant gift card to be used at a later date. My credit card was charged the $250 - though it's hard to believe he didn't rebook the table - it's season in the ski areas and the restaurants are packed. He likely just uses the "if I can't rebook" as a standard line and uses his policy as a penalty. We decided to use the $250 gift card the very next night (now a party of 3) while still in town (restaurant was packed), and he presented the card upon checking in at the host stand. Our meal was very good - their veal scallopini was excellent. Upon receiving the check of $189, I put down the $250 gift card and told our server "the balance is for you" (32% gratuity). However, the server said that I couldn't use the gift card for the gratuity! That's the restaurant's "policy". Since we were seated at the table right behind the host stand, the owner Doug overheard and came over to reiterate "no gratuity on gift card", and he said to me "you're going to stiff the waiter?" I replied, "no - YOU'RE going to stiff the waiter by not giving him the $60 gratuity I left for him." What if I got the gift card as a Christmas gift - you mean if I dined at the restaurant, I'd have to pay a gratuity separately from the gift I received? Certainly not the intention of gift givers - as I've given restaurant gift cards myself many times. Well, I left the $250 gift card and will leave it up to owner Doug if he wants to stiff his staff. After reading many other reviews of Juniper and the nasty attitude of the owner, I guess I'm not surprised that he'd set up this scheme of "no gratuities on gift cards", thinking that "I'm probably a tourist and will never use the $61 balance", pocketing it for himself. read more

Service, food, beverage options all exceeded our expectations. We were greeted, seated and catered to! Great atmosphere and amazing food. Highly recommend Juniper. Quote from tonight's dinner "this is the best steak I have ever eaten" ‍ read more

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We had a fabulous evening two nights ago. The food was delicious and the service was very good. We liked it so much we are going back today. read more

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This is one of those rare occasions on which I get to celebrate my friend Brian's birthday in person. So he gets to pick the venue, since he knows the local scene in Vail/Beaver Creek a heck of lot better than the other two ski bachelors (all 3 wives were unable, or unwilling, to come). Brian had said that he picked a place that's "not expensive" since I had proposed to Ned that we treat him - I think that might be by Vail standards :-) We were seated promptly in a dim, rustic dining room that ended being 75% full - not bad for a Monday. Cocktails run around $13 while wines vary (seems to be a pretty good wine list). I chose the sea bass and some Dryland SB to wash it down with ($11 a glass is an OK price for a place like that I guess. We shared a PEI mussels app ($18) - a first for Brian, and he liked it! The mussels tasted really good, but seemed to be a little small for "1 lb". My sea bass ($42) was absolutely delicious, but on the small side (5-6 oz.) - I was eyeing jealously at Ned's black cod, which must have been 9-10 oz. See I had chosen the sea bass because, at a difference of $2, who wouldn't? Well had I known there's a size difference too, I believe I would have reconsidered - skiing makes you hungry, you know! Brian chose the elk ($38), which he pronounced delish and devoured. This is clearly a well-run kitchen with a skilled chef. So why 'only' 4 stars? Several small factors, all of which add up. As mentioned, more than the price level, it was the lack of transparency in the 2 fish dishes. We'd told our waitress that it was Brian's b-day, and when we came around to ask what dessert he wanted, we all thought it'd be comp'd. Call it mis-communication, I guess (she even charged the extra $3.50 for the ice cream that she recommended to be added to the toffee cake!) If the occasion arises, we would return. I'll just be smarter then! read more

In response to Bill's comment below, I was one of the women in the group and have to totally disagree. Bill was not there until after the meal was finished and everybody at our end of the table, including the person with the duck confit pizza, loved their meal. I do believe there was a misunderstanding when Bill ordered wine and asked for four glasses, but instead of saying something when it was delivered, they enjoyed their wine and then complained. read more

As longtime patrons of Juniper, my family and I have frequented this establishment several times a year, drawn in not just by the delectable cuisine but also by the warm ambiance and friendly service. However, our recent visit, marred by the appalling service provided by waiter Michael C., has left us with no choice but to bid farewell to what was once our go-to dining spot. From the moment we were seated, it was evident that something was amiss. Michael's demeanor was far from welcoming; instead, he appeared disinterested and aloof. Despite our attempts to engage him in conversation and express our excitement about our meal, he remained indifferent, barely acknowledging our presence. His incompetence became glaringly apparent as he fumbled through taking our orders, frequently mixing up items and forgetting simple requests. The wait time for our food was excruciatingly long, with Michael offering no apologies or explanations for the delay. When our dishes finally arrived, they were disappointingly lukewarm, indicating a lack of attention to detail in the kitchen. Heck, one of the surf and turf plates they forgot the lobster. he told us he didn't work in the kitchen but he ordered it correctly. He never brought the lobster. Throughout the meal, Michael's neglect continued, as he failed to refill our drinks or check on us to ensure everything was satisfactory. When we attempted to flag him down for assistance, he would casually saunter past our table, seemingly oblivious to our needs. What truly irked us was his dismissive attitude when we voiced our concerns about the service. Instead of addressing our grievances with professionalism and courtesy, Michael shrugged off our complaints, displaying a shocking level of apathy towards customer satisfaction. As patrons who have consistently supported Juniper over the years, it pains us to sever ties with a dining establishment that was once a cherished part of our culinary repertoire. However, the abysmal service rendered by waiter Michael C. has left us with no other recourse. It's regrettable that the actions of one individual have tarnished our perception of this restaurant irreparably. In conclusion, until Juniper takes decisive steps to rectify the issues plaguing its service standards, we can no longer justify patronizing an establishment that fails to prioritize the comfort and satisfaction of its customers. read more

Restaurant was LOUD and bustling. I would not recommend for a first date or anytime you'd like to focus on conversation. We felt like we were yelling over other customers to hear each other. We dined on a Friday night, and the bar area was very crowded. People were standing around near our table waiting for a seat at the bar. It was distracting. The food was just okay. The bread was cold. The trout was plain, lacking spice. The menu was very standard--steak, salmon, vegetables, etc. So picky eaters will be able to dine here. But nothing new, fresh, or exciting. I probably will look to other restaurants when I'm back in the area. read more

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Really great food. Expect to spend $40-$60 per person + appetizers and all that. Service very friendly. Take about 30-60 min to get food. Sticky toffee pudding 10/10 read more

Juniper Restaurant - New American Near Me - Edwards, Colorado