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!

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 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.

This is the other, more traditional Thoma restaurant in Vail Village. It is located at the…read morefountain up stairs (elevator is available). The ambiance is definitely Alpen with wood floor, walls and ceiling. I hold a college reunion here every year and we go for the raclette grills with an abundance of cheeses, vegetables and fine meats. Lots of fun experimenting cooking techniques. Usually on Thursday a trio of musicians come and play Alpen music. Probst

This quaint restaurant felt like you were right in the Alps even down to the servers uniforms. I…read morehad the Alm Pasta Sudtirol (pesto pasta) as my entree. It was tasty, but I had a bit of buyer's remorse when I saw the other's dishes. I had a bite of the Schweinshaxe (pork shank) and Resi's Schnitzel which were both delicious. Some of the table was still hungry after our entrees, so we ordered some Bratwurst Bites and Pretzel to top off the meal. To finish, we had the chocolate fondue. Overall, it was a great meal in Vail Village.

We stopped in at the bar for food and drinks before continuing out walk to the amphitheater…read more Greatly enjoyed the smash burger, I recommend with the sweet potatoes fried (crispy and flavorful), and the chicken wrap is a healthy favorite too often overlooked on the menu. Our bartender was excellent and they have a nicely curated selection of spirits and cocktail options. The indoor seating is comfortable with excellent ambiance and the back patio deck is gorgeous and spacious.

Okay, first the food. Incredible wings, perfectly spicy. The smash burger and fish and chips were…read morefabulous. But the best part? The server was amazing!! So attentive and entertaining. He had us laughing the whole time!

The Westside Cafe is one of the friendliest establishments in Vail. The service is impeccable and…read morethe extensive menu is perfect. They treat you like family and have an uncanny memory about what you've ordered in the past. I cannot recommend Westside to visitors and locals alike. this is a fabulous neighborhood bar and restaurant.

Fun twist on breakfast with a standout chicken and waffles Benedict…read more I stopped at Westside Cafe on a weekend trip to Vail for our final meal, and it was great. It was fairly busy for a Sunday in the off season. There was a 15-minute wait for a table for three inside, so we opted to sit outside and were seated right away. The patio is cute, with flowers and perfect for a good weather day. We shared an order of the classic French toast for the table, and it was solid, exactly what you'd expect. I was torn between a few items on the menu, and our waiter recommended the eggs Benedict. They were able to split my order in half, so I got to try two. The chicken and waffles Benedict was the standout for me. It's served over a sweet potato waffle with a chicken tender on top and an egg on top of that, and it was so good. The other was the bison tenderloin Benedict, which was solid but not as good as the chicken and waffles in my opinion. I subbed the hash browns for a side of fruit. Overall, a great meal, and if I'm ever back I'll have to order the chicken and waffles Benedict again. It's a fun and tasty twist on a classic breakfast staple - that waffle was top notch.

Eat, drink, bowl n repeat. Huge place. Cocktails are great…read more Service is courteous. Food is great. Love the salads. After you eat you eat, work off the meal by bowling. There's a bowling alley in the back of the restaurant. We were also here for the NYE party! Omg too much fun! Great music. We danced all night long.

Deca + bol was such a cute place with great food. We ordered the bison short rib and the salmon…read more Both of the dishes were really nicely done and flavorful. The decadent banana dessert was the cherry on top. The best part of the dining experience was our server, Sean. He was so nice, charismatic and cheerful (even while working on Christmas) He made our evening so memorable.

Stopped for dinner.... Had a delicious Kansas strip steak…read more Service was spotty... Bring your wallet! Highly recommended!

The braised short ribs were terrific! A hint of smoked wood fire, fall off the bone sweet and…read moretender. Just great! My kids chicken wings with house made buffalo sauce - some of the best wings I've had. Again fall off the bone - cooked to perfection. My other kids Bully Burger - very good. Service and atmosphere early September was nice, quiet and spot on.

We had a fantastic time at Revel lounge. The bartender Garrett was really kind and easy to talk…read moreto/work with. He came around multiple times to pet our dog, got him water, and a carrot treat. Even found a tennis ball for him! We were impressed by the hospitality of every employee at the restaurant. They were very attentive and kind. I missed taking more pictures as I ate too quickly but we did order the bread and pesto service (the most amount of bread I've every seen any restaurant offer, so thank you), the steak fritz which had a perfectly cooked steak along with duck fat fries (enough to fill you for 2 days), and the smash burger (which was super juicy).

Quite literally the worst burger I've had as far back as I can remember--at leat 10 years. It was…read moredownright offensive, as if made by someone who's never actually eaten a burger before and only had the concept explained to them. First of all, it wasn't "smashed" as it was billed. Maybe they mean the squished up bun was smashed. Skating the line between meatball and UFO shaped, the burgers were absolutely obliterated on the grill. Idk, maybe they used a commercial dehydrator to dessicate the beef. The tomatoes on the burger were surprisingly stunning, flanked by a red onion slice so thick that it would need a steak knife. Fries were yummy.