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!

Visiting Vail for a quick getaway a few weekends ago made me realize (again) that this mountain…read moretown renowned for exhilarating outdoor activities is a foodie destination with so many options to choose from Michelin-recognized restaurants to something more casual. And to stumble upon this chic and inconspicuous cocktail bar in the busy downtown was something I wasn't expecting and became a treat after a nice stroll through the town after dinner in my hotel room. From the moment I stepped inside, I knew I was at the place where my heart was calling for. There were two gents at the bar and one of them warmly greeted me and said I could sit anywhere I would like. I hence picked one of the bar seats. Except one table that was occupied by a couple I was the only one. I appeared to have picked the right time; I had the whole bar to myself (eventually though, several different groups of people streamed in; only a few of them sat at the bar close to me. The bar was spacious enough to comfortably accommodate a little over 10 people.) Jeremy, who greeted me upon arrival, was a super host. As soon as I explained that wine is my usual got-to, he said he could mix and match reds and whites to create a "flight" based on what I had told him as to my likings. His extensive explanations as to what sorts of reds and whites the bar offers/serves was (of course) all in his memory. His eloquent speech with no filler words truly impressed me; he sure is a wine connoisseur. What he picked for me were... -2024 Pepiere "Les Gras Moutons" (Muscadet) -Kobal "Bajta", Hazole Belo (aka Orange Wine) -Sandlands "Red Table Wine (Lodi Red Blend) With his wealth of knowledge, after giving him only a hint of what I liked, what Jeremy selected for me to sample/sip was a superb choice. All of them were world-class excellence with elegance and beauty. I carefully and slowly sipped each one little by little to truly immerse myself in the art of wine. Yes, wine is a piece of art for sure. I think I said it correctly at the beginning of this review. This is a cocktail bar with variety of spirits which Jeremy could easily concoct just about anything from gin-based one to vodka-based one to tequila-based ones to whiskey-based one to name several. For those who don't drink, their zero-proof section also has something interesting to browse and choose. Not to mention, rotating pilsner or IPA on tap to name a few from the beer section as well. If you need a little bite to eat, their (changing) food menu has a good number of New American-style plates. The bar originally opened in a different building back in 2015 (I believe). They moved to the current location in 2019. They also offer various different classes so you can expand/extend your knowledge. So for your next foodie vacation in Vail, make sure to include Root & Flower in your list.

We came here for a family gathering and ordered a few of their popular dishes to share. The service…read morewas excellent throughout the meal, and the atmosphere was definitely top-tier, making it a great place for a family dinner or special occasion. The shrimp and corn-bonara was easily the highlight for us. It was incredibly flavorful, creamy, and surprisingly delicious. The other dishes we tried were also well prepared and enjoyable, and everything came out fresh and nicely presented. Overall, we had a really pleasant experience from the food to the service and atmosphere. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

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!

Every dish was cooked to perfection, and the service was impeccable…read more The men enjoyed the house specialty, the prime rib--a huge cut served with a baked potato. Their advice: eat it all! My girlfriend declared the salmon the best she has ever eaten. I chose the schnitzel, one of the chef's favorites, served with new potatoes and green beans. It was fantastic, and the portion was so generous that I took home enough for a second meal. The espresso martinis were outstanding as well. Be sure to save room for dessert. Everything is freshly made, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. To top it all off, the owner came out to greet us personally. He was the perfect host and an exceptional chef. An unforgettable dining experience from start to finish.

Food is overall good. Iconic Vail restaurant that has been around for over 50 years. Prime rib is…read moretheir specialty and its done right. Good Flavor and soft. I would prefer if they had a hot horseradish but creamy is still good. Tuna sashimi is a good sized portion. Not quite sashimi. I never order desserts but the apple strudel is pretty exceptional. Service can use a bit of work as I think the staff could be covering too many tables. Ambiance is traditional and a bit dated. Pretty casual spot. But make reservations as it can fill up.

I had a good experience here a few years ago, but this time was much more disappointing…read more The conundrum cocktail was a cool presentation, and we got some wines by the glass. Food: - French onion soup: not overly salty, the short rib is nice, but it's pretty small - Tuna tartare: this had a good kick to it - Pork Belly Porchetta: good flavor, not too fatty, good sides - a solid dish - Purple cabbage: pretty rich and meaty, interesting and good on a cold day Portions were on the smaller side. My main issue is that service started out good, but then our server went MIA because like they assigned him tables in various parts of the restaurant, which makes no sense and sets him up for failure, so I think it's a management issue. I was not happy that I had to flag down multiple other people for a water refill, another wine order, and dessert. The food itself was good, but service was just really disappointing. Honestly, I feel bad for our server - he was well intentioned but was dealt a rough assignment. Note: there's also a 3% credit card surcharge, which I've NEVER seen at any other high end restaurant.

The food was delicious, fresh and presented well. Service staff was helpful, extremely friendly…read moreand knowledgeable. We sat inside as the night was cool, modern dining room with large windows.

We visited here twice during our trip to Vail, which shows how much we enjoyed it. We absolutely…read moreloved the Swiss Hot Dog, Toasted Sub, and Ernst's Famous Uber Soup. The service was excellent. Everyone working was kind and welcoming. The restaurant was cozy and inviting. I look forward to coming back a third time before our trip ends.

This is a small restaurant tucked in between two larger businesses in Vail Village. It's seat…read moreyourself, if you can find a spot. They do have tables both inside and outside, but they're all situated pretty closely together. You order at the counter and then they call out your name when your order is ready. I went with the small cup of coup and the chupacabra sandwich. I asked for no onions and the cook recalled the first one as he was handing it to me, remembering that he put onions on it. He made me a new one and said I could keep the onion one. The new one also had onions If the onions didn't need to be scraped off, the sandwich would be 10/10. The soup was ok. I don't think I came across any chicken and the noodles were pretty soft. The broth was very flavorful and unique, though. It also provided the warmth needed on a cold winter day.

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.

The place looks like it's bee transported from Vienna. Waitresses wear traditional attire and take…read morethe food to the table in a three tier tray on wheels. They ask that you check your coat but if you decide not to, then they ask you not to put it in the back of your chair (so I put mine on the floor). It's not cheap by the way but the food was good. We ordered the French onion soup (cup) and the broth was on the lighter color but tasty. We shared the steak frites. The very tender char-grilled skirt steak, came with truffle fries, baby rocket salad. lemon vinaigrette, crumbied bie cheese and chimichuri butter. The lemon vinaigrette was delicious. No dessert as we wanted to go to a different place for that.

Stopped here for coffee and a light snack before going to breakfast later on. My husband got an…read moreiced matcha and i got a seasonal flavor of salted caramel in an iced latte. Both were delicious - I especially loved mine, not too sweet but very flavorful! We also got a locally made bagel and scallion cream cheese - solid but $8 are you kidding me?! Really cute shop that had some good sounding cocktails too.

Stopped in for a pick me up after our dinner & the staff was so friendly. Their espresso is…read moreseriously the best grade I've had.

Decided to try somewhere new and this restaurant is right in the heart of Lionshead, Vail. The…read moreparking for the plaza is way cheaper than the garages in Vail. Which was a plus. Restaurant was very cute. Indoor/outdoor seating options. If you love seafood, this place is a must!!! Everything we ordered was AMAZING! Our server was very sweet and attentive. Price was reasonable. I can't wait to come back. LOVED LOVED IT!

Montauk is a staple here in Vail. It's fine dining with fresh seafood! Our recent visit was nice,…read morenot amazing but nice. When we arrived, staff was nice and they let us pick our table. The original table they had for us wasn't great and they were more than happy for us to move. Now the bad part.. I think by moving tables we got a waiter that was too busy to attend to us. Now this is a fancy restaurant so we expect perfect service. It was fine but slow in my opinion. Now for the food, it was pretty tasty as usual. I had a delicious light salad and then had their signature salmon dish. Portion size was as perfect for both items! Others at the table were not as satisfied. The scallops were delicious but there were only three served, for how expensive this place was, they should have given a few more. The rice was not great. As for the other diners in my party, they were happy with their meals.

What a great place to grab a snack and a beer! Such amazing views up here on this beautiful…read moremountain! This is a great place for a quieter lunch or snack and it was still quite comfortable and had excellent service. We each enjoyed a beer and shared a Buffalo Chicken Dip which came with celery, carrots and tortilla chips. They bring you a large carafe of water as soon as you sit down which was nice. The dip was delicious and was quickly gone! There were cool photos framed and displayed all around the room. I recommend this spot if the crowded cafeterias are not your jam.

Being a restaurant on top of a mountain in a ski resort area, it's really pretty good! We tried…read moretheir lamb reuben and beef sandwich and they're both delicious! Well we could be biased because we were very hungry, and everything tastes better when people are hungry haha. I've never had a lamb reuben before, but man it was so delicious! It's definitely expensive, but at least it was good. The view was also nice and the place had tall ceilings. The service was friendly but a bit slow that day. Overall, it's a decent place to stop by to get some hot food!

Tucked upstairs in the Solaris Plaza area (right next to Matsuhisa!), this little spot is such a…read moregreat find. I loved how casual and low-key the vibe was, and the beer didn't disappoint. The watermelon kölsch was especially tasty - we even grabbed a canned 4-pack from their fridge to take home. We hung out inside, but they've got a few outdoor seats as well, plus some games if you want to hang out longer. They don't serve food, but they do offer bar snacks like packaged pretzels in lots of fun flavors. Overall, just a super chill spot with a great atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

We didn't eat anything here, but the atmosphere was very chill and the service was quick. The nice…read morecool air was definitely welcoming as we came from 100+ weather. The Gore Creek IPA was good, light piney taste with grapefruit type citrus and bitterness. The Hotness Blonde I tried from the wife was surprisingly really good.