To say we were disappointed is an understatement. We came to this establishment on a recommendation. The pimento cheese appetizer was just OK. We ordered the burger after the waiter recommended it. The burger looked promising until we cut into it. It was blue to rare in temp. I attempted to eat my 1/2 but my husband couldn't on his 1/2. We did bring the temperature of the meat to the waiter's attention for nothing to be done. We paid $100 for an inedible burger, OK appetizer and 2 teas that were never refilled. I'd save your time and money and go elsewhere. read more

Mountain Standard - Hamburger - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Sometimes, you have to accept the gap between expectation and reality. This is one of those times, so it's a bit disappointing. In the picturesque Vail, where everything is pretty and carefully manicured, I had high hope about this restaurant, especially its Sweet Basil's sister restaurant. Everything started it well until it took a wrong turn on the service. 1. I was interested knowing one of the ingredients from the bone marrow & wagyu capaccio I ordered. To my surprise, she didn't know but said she would find out for me. Then she totally forgot about it. I had to remind her. 2. This one really did me in. After the salad and before the main courses came, there were small pieces of food scraps on the table. I asked her to clean it and to my surprise, she used the napkin and swept it onto the floor....urgggggghhh.... We decided to talk to the manager after our meal. I'm thankful the manager acknowledged that they missed the boat. She wanted to make it up to me, and since I booked a dinner at Sweet Basil the next day, she said she would let the manager there know. I did receive a great service at Sweet Basil the next day , so thanks to the manager here. I have a mixed feeling about this restaurant. I think they want to act like they are high-end and yet casual establishment. But besides the quality of service, I think the quality of the food needs improvement too. Nothing wrong with how it's cooke, but the choice of ingredients is questionable. For example, for the Santa Maria tri tip with scalloped potato I had. First, the tri-tip is not a high-end meet. 2nd, there are only 4-5 pieces of meat on my plate. They charge $48 for this dish! read more

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Good food, some unique options. Location is great. Good for kids. Service is usually good and the ambiance is enjoyable although often busy and loud. read more

Service and atmosphere is great here. However the food we had today was mediocre at best and I would even say poor for the price. The cheeses burger had no flavor, meat was dry and they would not cook it to a requested medium rare. I expected far more for $30 cheese burger and 5 onion rings. Lobster roll was not bad. read more

Mountain Standard - Lobster roll - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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We came here because of the ratings and boy are they wrong. Service was horrible, had to ask for beverage refills, had to ask for more sauce for sandwich, etc. Food overall was average and over priced like most of the locations in Vail. Thus far we haven't found a OMG stop to eat at in Vail. read more

The view of the river from this restaurant is so amazing! The service was amazing and the food deliciously different and not the same old boring styles as others. Loved everything we ordered which my husband and I shared. We ordered one appetizer and a main course but if you are not into small portions then it is best not to share the main course. read more

Mountain Standard - Bone marrow $ carpaccio - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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The prime beef carne Apache was the highlight. Excellent Bloody Mary and atmosphere. Burger was great but sweet basil's is better. The crab mozzarella sticks, pimento cheese, and wood grilled octopus were great. Saved the sauce from une prime beef carne Apache for the octopus. read more

Everything here was delicious. Definitely a place to get three courses as the entrees were a bit of the smaller end. We started with the popcorn shrimp and throughly enjoyed it! We split a simple greens salad and then ordered the stuffed shells with the seafood and the tri tip. The stuffed shells were just shells with lemon ricotta, and the seafood was on the outside of them sitting in the squid ink sauce. The tri tip was very yummy! Meat was super tender! Our server was quick and attentive and the manager also stopped by to ensure we enjoyed our food! We got seated in the outdoor patio even without a reservation and it was so peaceful. The river is right in view and the breeze felt great! read more

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We loved our experience here. the chicken salad and tuna were excellent. we also loved the cheese spread, excellent location next to the creek. drinks were great. read more

I read all the positive reviews, but my experience was really disappointing. Despite all the hype in the reviews, it just didn't live up to expectations. I visited this place based on the strong reviews, but unfortunately, my experience fell far short. The restaurant staff from the beginning were not friendly. The manager was texting on his phone whole time. Our server not once checked on us or refilled our drinks. The food was tasteless. read more

A great little spot by the creek in Vail! Sat on the patio which felt so nice at night! Had the pork chop and it was one of my favorites! It had great flavor, wasn't too chewy, and was very filling! Our waiter was kind, knowledgeable, and quick! read more

Still delicious, still amazing ambiance, still the kindest staff. This is my favorite restaurant in Vail, the catch of the day with a soy glazed halibut, and it was delicious. read more

Why has no one told me about mountain standard?!? Would I drive to Denver for the pimento cheese and biscuits alone? YES. We came during the In Between menu (between lunch and dinner) so we had limited options, but everyone was insane, so didn't feel like we missed out at alll. The biscuits have jam and prosciutto on them and flaky salt. They were soo fluffy and buttery. I'm sad we only ordered two! The wedge had the best toppings ever with your not-so-standard herb dressing. The pimento cheese is a crowd favorite per our server and I can absolutely see why. Name one thing better than warm pimento cheese with bacon jam on crusty sourdough??? Nothing. Coming back to try everything else. If you're in vail, definitely make a reservation because they're busy! read more

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The menu is a bit limited with small offerings but everything is phenomenal! From the biscuits and pimento cheese to the pork shank and Nutella tiramisu. Spectacular service and tasty food. Drinks were also A+! The ambiance was okay- somewhat quiet when we first arrived but they started playing music which helped with the vibe. read more

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This used to be one of our favorite Vail spots, but no longer. Food quality and service were fine. The ambience was atrocious for lunch today. First, we were sat near the busy entrance. Then, a group of unattended ten year old boys was placed at the adjacent booth. They were incredibly loud and disruptive as they noshed on mac-n-cheese and grilled cheese sammies, in between yelling and jumping around. The unaccompanied kids turned our dining experience into the equivalent of Chuck E. Cheese. Of course, later, we found out the inconsiderate parents group connected with the children was several tables away enjoying a pleasant uninterrupted meal and boozing it up, oblivious to their kid's chaos. Never once did the parents check on the kids or admonish them to use "inside voices". I blame these selfish parents, but also the restaurant. We fully support family friendly establishments. However, today, these kids were way out of control and other tables and staff also noticed, but complaints were unanswered. We suggest that management implement a policy of not seating unaccompanied minors. It's too late for us, I don't see how this spot can remain in our Vail top five after today...calling it Mountain Sub-Standard, from now on, I guess. read more

We had the best family meal last night. We walked in for a table of 5 around 5pm. They said they could seat us at 7 pm, we were seated around 6 pm. Our waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable abt the menu. We had raw oysters, raw salmon and the famous pimiento cheese spread with bacon jam and picked celery. Yum!!! We shared the trout that is listed on the bottom of the menu. Delicious!!! read more

Mountain Standard - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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We paid $19 for an appetizer. The fact that we had to pay $8 for fries that did not come with our meal is blasphemous. I was furious and enraged but the food was p aight. Pretty good service. Too loud tho tbh especially for Riley but she liked her sandwich she gave it an 8.4/10. Fs not blown read more

Mountain Standard - Riley - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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I was looking back at photos and notes I made from prior trips to Vail and the food seemed to be of better quality and consistency. The service is ok and reasonably attentive but I wouldn't describe it as friendly. The chicken sandwich was interesting but lacking real character given all the ingredients they were inserting to make it a creative and interesting experience. It was better on prior visits. The drinks were inconsistent depending on the bartender which isn't acceptable for a higher brow venue. The whiskey bacon onion soup was tasty but lacking sufficient broth and onions. It was filled with more bread than broth it seemed. It was hearty, but made a better photo than "meal." The onion rings and the zesty ketchup were definitely the winners among the crowd of options. My last comment is that if you have any allergies, this isn't the place for you. The person who joined me essentially couldn't eat anything but a hamburger with nothing on it but lettuce, ketchup, and pickles. Just about everything has gluten, egg or dairy and even the oil is apparently peanut so if you have a nut allergy, you can't have the fries. Just a tip in case you go there expecting them to be able to work around any issues. I'd suggest it's fine for an afternoon cocktail or a snack, but the food photographs better than it tastes. This is unfortunate given that it definitely was better in the first months after it opened. Note that I tried it twice this trip and both experiences were the same. read more

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My first few time or two to Mountain Standard were so mid that I almost stopped giving it a try. It's one of my mother in law's favorite places for a semi-casual option in Vail so we popped in for a late lunch. We didn't have a reservation and the hostess wasn't very happy to seat us. We were going to leave, but our server insisted it was fine. We were a table of 5. I believe our server's name was Marilyn and she was absolutely incredible. She was quick and answered so many questions. We got a little bit of everything on the menu: cocktails, mocktails, children's food, appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts. Everything was so good. They've really upped their game. I always like an interesting cocktail with a fun name, my older table mates enjoyed their spicy margaritas. I was particularly impressed by the pork shank and a runner up was the spaghetti fra diavolo. I've been dreaming of the homemade snickers ice cream bar ever since though. I can't believe how good it was. read more

The apps were good -- warm pimento cheese, whipped feta, beef carpaccio. If spice tolerance is low, get diablo sauce on the side. Even the onion rings have heat. Service was a bit lackluster on Monday afternoon -- had to request water multiple times. read more

DO NOT eat here-- TLDR. My server -- Nives. The restaurant wasn't busy, but they initially tried to seat me in a dark corner in the back. I asked to be moved and they accommodated with a better seat. Unfortunately, things got worse. They brought me the wrong order, service was rushed. As soon as I finished eating (after only 30 minutes still had my first drink), they brought the check--without asking if I wanted anything else. I actually did want to order another drink. The worst part? When I handed over my card, they charged me $120 instead of $42. I caught the error. The food is overpriced for the quality, and the service was honestly bad. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. -- update to business response -- 1) The waitress asked if I wanted dessert (which I declined), I never asked for the check 2) Yes they gave me a drink in a to go container that needed to be discarded because it's illegal to drink on the streets & drive with alcohol in a motor vehicle 3) I repeated my experience at the front to 2 different employees when asking for the check to be corrected My experience was a combination of multiple things. Establishments should take responsibility for ensuring staff are properly trained and managed. Go to the Thai restaurant in Minturn, great example of fantastic service. read more

Absolutely amazing!!! Came here for the new shrimp, and was not disappointed. It was absolutely amazing. The service is incredible! And This place gives an amazing vibe!! I would do 10 stars but I can only do 5. WOULD RECOMMEND btw, ask for the sparrow, he is great! read more

Not a cheap lunch, but a fabulous one, indeed. Get a cocktail (might I recommend the "I am Ron Burgundy?") or a glass of chardonnay while you browse the menu, which I am told is more extensive for lunch than dinner. Definitely order the onion rings, which have a thick coating and spicy kick in the batter. I had the most dainty and flavorful lamb gyro, complete with fresh dill and mint in the pita. Just enough food for a midday meal. Note that if you sit on the patio you get great views of the stream nearby, as well as doggos enjoying the water. read more

Absolutely fantastic food! We loved the Warm Pimento Cheese with cider bacon jam, pickled celery salad and grilled bread. Equally delicious was the Buttermilk Sea Salt Biscuit accompanied by ham and pepper jelly. For our entrees, we had Steelhead Trout and a NY Strip, both of which were excellent and paired well with their wines on offer. The only negative is that it was super loud but perhaps that was due to the particular group of patrons the night we were there. All in all, a solid dinner spot in Vail! read more

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Loved the walleye fish and chips with old bay fries. Green tea with mango hit the spot for hydration! Our waitress erin was helpful and friendly. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. Note- we were surprised by the no ski boot sign. read more

Mountain Standard never disappoints! We got the bone marrow & wagyu carpaccio, popcorn shrimp, rotisserie chicken and corned pork shank and everything tasted amazing! Would definitely order the duck and corned pork shank again read more

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This place takes the cake for Vail Restaurants in my opinion. We had a total of 4 nights and lunches mixed within and we made dang sure this was our last restaurant of the trip, making it our second time visiting this trip. Let's dive right in!! Food: OH MAN! The pimento cheese appetizer is seriously the best pimento cheese dish I've ever had. We ordered 2 of them the second and final dinner. The burgers are amazing, the spicy chicken sandwich is to die for. But the hands down best meal, is the pork shank. We could not get enough of this meal. We ordered two and had one for breakfast this morning. I was so upset I was so excited I didn't get a picture but there are plenty to view on Yelp! This place is a must, and while I don't think the menu can do any wrong, the pork shank steals the show! read more

Mountain Standard - Warm Pimento Cheese!!! - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant! The food...the staff...the ambiance....LOVED!!!! Best meal by far since we've been here...staff couldn't have been nicer or more attentive...lunch was leisurely and not rushed at all...and every dish that came out was phenomenal! Can't wait to come back!!! read more

We had a reservation for 815 pm. As soon as we were sat we asked for the pimento cheese appetizer and the bread rolls. We had to ask several times for the pimento cheese app because they kept forgetting about it. We ordered our main meals very quickly after that and didn't get our food until 955 pm. No one came to notify us that the kitchen was backed up or anything. We hardly had anyone come by the whole dinner. We ordered extra dirty martinis and they were just plain martinis with olives in them. No olive flavor at all. My beef was extremely fatty. Multiple people ordered it at our table and we all couldn't eat it. The $90 pork dish was all about presentation but lacked any flavor. Overall not the best experience. read more

Mountain Standard - Looks amazing but extremely fatty. - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Servers were friendly. Restaurant was nice. Food is worth the price 100%. In order of yumminess, the rotisserie chicken, the smoked salmon dip (got it as an appetizer too hungry to take a picture), the crudo, the tri-trip, and then the summer squash salad. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Mountain Standard - Summer Squash Salad *Yellowtail Crudo and Rotisserie Chicken - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Delicious food with great options! The pimento cheese dip was great. Great ambiance with a kitchen view too.

Great location by the river, we sat at the bar but seating g outside and inside is great too read more

Mountain Standard - Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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We were able to get in for a party of 2 at 5pm without a reservation, although I recommend making a reservation (they typically book out of reservations as soon as they come online 30 days ahead of time). The restaurant is dim light, lively, and bustling. We were seated next to the window overlooking the creek running through Vail Village. Our server was very social and attentive, striking up conversation while continually checking on our table. * Unpearable: The best pear drink we've had, wow this was so good, cannot say it enough, have to try it! Light, refreshing, a little tart, a little sweet, peary, perfect! * Grilled Sea Scallops: Can't describe the flavors, but it was comforting and sophisticated. Our favorite dish, and the sea scallops were cooked perfectly. * Pork Cheek Poutine: Not your typical poutine, this tastes much better! The potato is more of a hash brown at the base, with pork, cheese curds, and the sauce cooked on top. The hash brown was crispy, and better than any poutine I've had in Canada! * Kampachi Crudo: The fish tasted fresh, there was no fishy, salty taste to it. The flavors complemented it nicely, with a little bit of citrus too. * Rotisserie Chicken Salad: Delicious! They load it with chicken that is flavorful and juicy. Seriously, they don't skimp on the chicken in this dish. The dressing is less fishy than a Caesar salad, and the ingredients complement one another. * Glazed Mahi Mahi: It was good, but compared to other dishes our least favorite. It was missing a crisp to the cooked fish, but the sushi rice tots were crispy, warm, soft on the inside, and some of the best we've had. * 'Standard' Slice of Blueberry Pie: Anything but standard, the best slice I've ever had! Small wild berries, and it's not overly sweet, and kinda light. I would have ordered 10 of these. Ruined blueberry pie for me. * Snickers Ice Cream Bar: Get the blueberry pie. Normally a chocolate guy, and nothing wrong with it, but it's about what you'd expect, and the pie is better in my opinion. Overall, the food, service, and setting was amazing! A great experience and we will be back if we're in Vail again. read more

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Need I say more...delicious! Great service, friendly staff and yummy food! Good place to sit and enjoy a cocktail and dinner in Vail! read more

Mountain Standard - Strawberries and Cream Cake - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Slow service, stuffy, got several things wrong with wife's order more than once. Stuck us in The bar despite the fact we had kids.

Nestled in Vail, Mountain Standard epitomizes cozy upscale dining with its inviting ambiance and delectable offerings. Despite not having reservations for our party of seven on a bustling Saturday afternoon, we were promptly accommodated, and the service was impressively quick.The restaurant boasts a wide variety of drinks and a menu that caters to diverse tastes. Our culinary journey included the hot chicken, which left a satisfying impression, complemented by delightful biscuits. However, the true standout was the butternut squash babaganoush, a flavor sensation that transported our taste buds.As expected in a tourist town like Vail, prices at Mountain Standard lean towards the higher end. However, the exceptional quality of the food and the overall dining experience justify the premium. read more

Mountain Standard - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Had the corned pork shank. Split it with my husband and so glad we did. Huge portion. It was absolutely delicious. We're foodies and corn our own beef. Now I'm googling for corned pork recipes. Service was excellent. If someone said I had to have at least one negative it would be the noise. Very loud. It was our second time here and both times the meal was delicious. read more

Incredible food . Incredible service . Incredible atmosphere . I came from Los Angeles visiting a friend and local to vail. He suggested this place and I'm happy he did. It's a sister restaurant to a slightly fancier vibe. favorite thing was probably the wagyu, not sure why more people don't order it, maybe the price of $55. Everything was fresh and seasoned well. Highly recommend. read more

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I've been back to Mountain Standard for dinner service a few times, so it's time to update my review. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - The inside remains the same. It's very busy and loud. It's modern, upscale, and chic. Mountain Standard epitomizes Vail. 1 Star. Service - I'll focus on reservations. You can begin booking a month out, and you should. Walk in patrons may dine at the bar. If you're solo, this is fine; however, if you are planning an outing, make sure you make reservations. The servers are fantastic and know the menu. If you have a particular craving, just ask for their opinion and you won't be disappointed. 1 Star. Food - We were lucky to dine on Mountain Standard's 10th anniversary, and our dinner began with complimentary appetizers. Our server offered us a pineapple tuna crudo along with beef cheek bao. The bao was delicious, and the beef cheek was super tender. Since these were not on the menu, I'll move onto what I ate. I started with the pimento cheese. Wow - easily the best pimento cheese I've ever had. The cheese was topped with a bacon jam, which I mixed and generously spread onto the grilled bread. I could have eaten two portions of this dish. I also had the French Onion Soup. It was ok. But the star of the night was the Shrimp and Grits The shrimp were perfectly cooked, plump, and came with no tails! The grits were buttery smooth and topped with crisp pancetta which gave my bite a bit of salt and crunch. It made my top 3 shrimp & grits of all time. While the soup was meh, the Pimento Cheese and Shrimp & Grits easily made up for it. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. Mountain Standard's menu continues to evolve. All future trips to Vail will include a trip to Mountain Standard. 1 Star. read more

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Been here plenty. Pork shank is what they're known food and get it if you go. That should make it a 4 star. However the dining room constantly feels like a sauna. We've been multiple times and all I can think every time, summer or winter, is how hot it is. Last time we went we had a reservation and there was a table on the patio with the exact number of chairs for our party. Could we sit there? No, it was reserved for walk ups... The sister restaurant Sweet Basil is fantastic. Without fans or a more accommodating sitting we may not be back to Mountain Standard. All that said, our waitress Alyssa was fantastic and really on top of things. read more