Always such a fun visit. Great live music for apres ski. Usually we always get their veggie platter and chips and queso / salsa. Super good. Service is always great You need to do the shot ski read more

We stopped in at the Red Lion after skiing. It was crowded and we were looking for an outside table for six people. Only four of us were there as the other two were across the street at Christy's returning their rental skis. There was a table of 6 but the hostess said she couldn't sit us until the other two arrived. Right then, a guy walks up and asks for that same table. He was by himself and she gave the table with six chairs to him. His full party was clearly not there but she sat him anyway. Why is that allowed? Clearly favoritism. And to be clear, two of his friends showed up and the other three never arrived. So, at that point we told the hostess we were now a table of four and she said we could sit at a table that had 3 chairs. Well okay....we took it. We grabbed the table and asked other tables around us for the extra 3 chairs and everyone was nice enough to give us the extra chairs. Our server, Suzanne was excellent. Very attentive, friendly and immediately brought us our drinks and food. The nachos were tasty. Drinks were good but pricy. I give Suzanne 5 stars, food 3 stars hostess 0 stars. Treat everyone fairly and respectfully. The hostess could use customer service training. read more

Red Lion - Aperol Spritz. - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Summertime patio dining in Vail is a must. Take in the mountain slope view and the bursting flowers while you people watch those strolling through Vail Village! The Red Lion is perfectly positioned to take it all in! The food was good, especially the Ruben. The Bleu Sky Burger was really good! Skip the onion rings. The service was ok. Somewhat slow and they forgot one of our plates. read more

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Asked our server what they're known for, and the burger came highly recommended. Should've kept walking. For $26, I expected something decent. Instead I got wilted, old lettuce, mushy tomatoes that had clearly seen better days, and mushrooms that tasted like they came straight out of a can. The fries were cold and dried out, like they'd been sitting under a heat lamp since lunch. The bun was so soggy it completely fell apart before I even finished the burger -- ended up eating it in pieces with my hands over the plate. To top it off, the food arrived with zero utensils and zero napkins. Our waiter was nowhere to be found, so we had to flag down a busboy and wait another 10 minutes just to get a fork and something to wipe our hands with. $26 for a soggy, sloppy, subpar burger and non-existent service. I will never eat here again -- not even if they paid me. Avoid read more

A Vail staple. Be prepared to wait a little for a table but it's worth it. Prices are a lot better than everywhere else and it has a great vibe. Depending on when you're in there, they'll have live music going as well! Such a fun atmosphere to apre ski at! read more

Red Lion - Onion Rings - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Service was slow and not very friendly. I had the BBQ brisket and it was cool, not hot. The bread was stale. The chicken tenders were dry. We will not go back. read more

Our food at the Red Lyon was good. They offer a large variety of food on their menu. The red Chili was delicious! Our server was friendly and very attentive. It's a sports bar with many TVs to watch every game. My only complaint would be that the restrooms are located in the basement and are hard to get to when people are in the small lobby. read more

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Have always loved this spot in any season! With friends or for a family group dinner. Best chicken tenders. The sandwiches are also great, and my family likes the spinach artichoke dip (you can get it in a bread bowl!) Apres ski or for a Sunday game viewing at the bar read more

Red Lion - Spinach Artichoke Dip, Chicken Tenders, Grilled Chicken Club, Cole slaw - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

To say we received poor service would be an understatement. The restaurant was mostly empty, however our sever was simply not qualified to do this type of work. Absent most of the time, incorrectly placed our order, and brought our drinks well after food was delivered. I also had to pay a living wage surcharge. With the prices you already charge? Hard no next time I'm in Vail! read more

The Red Chili Soup on the menu hit the spot. We had a trainee as our waitress and she was great. This was the perfect place for us, our adult kids and our grandkids. read more

Red Lion - It's Christmas time! Looks like the employees get money as a bonus because their stockings are so tiny. - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Great spot for a bite, drinks and some music after the mountain. This place has great energy and a prime location. Despite how busy it is, the servers are very attentive. We enjoyed our time here! read more

Red Lion - Grilled Chicken Club with sweet potato fries - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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It's awesome! A great experience every single time I have been here - this time it was late on. Sun night ~815 pm. First time I have been here where it wasn't packed . Maybe 10 people total, and we sat at the bar. Awesome service (always here - even when packed after skiing) and delicious food. My son loved the burger & I had the brisket (wonderful w excellent barbecue sauce) and a couple of Vodoos. Happy, full and tired = good times & better food! read more

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Hey, this is a good solid bar and restaurant in downtown Vail. I enjoyed the BBQ ribs, friends had a Sierra Madre burger and another beef Stew, appetizer Chips, and Queso. service was good. Most of the people working were from Argentina, which I thought was interesting. Restrooms are down a long narrow flight of stairs, not accessible. Plenty of food. Not the best ribs ever, the fries were good, the coleslaw so so. Friend loved the burger. Beef stew was rated 7/10, Vail prices, but could be worse. read more

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Enjoyable for a summer spritz or, in the winter, an après drink. The food is fine and setting welcoming, if you haven't a reservation or don't feel like traipsing out the perfect village place. 3.7 stars for standard fare. Five stars for drinks. Five stars for location. That got us to 4.5 average. Graciousness in rounding gets us to five. read more

Service and food were horrible and expensive! Long wait to get food. Angelita, the waitress or the hostess, was very rude and ignored me several times when I asked for our table. I will never come back, and I do not recommend this place to anyone. There are plenty of restaurants around. read more

It's not the worst spot if you want a bite and are looking to get out of the snow/off your legs the second you get off the slope. The servers were nice but overall, the service was rather slow and it took a while to get our food. While we didn't mind as we weren't in a rush, we sure were hungry. The food was okay. We ordered a veggie burger, a side of mac and cheese, and soup of the day (tomato basil). My partner's veggie burger came to us as a beef burger and thankfully, he noticed before taking a bite into it. We sent it back and the staff was super accommodating which we appreciated but it added to the time he had to wait before being able to eat. My soup was good but the white mac couldn't definitely be improved. It was dry and cold to name a few things but the overall flavor was also lacking. Overall, there are other places in the area that might be better. read more

Summary: do not come here. Rude and racist staff, mediocre drinks, and dirty. Staff checked my party's IDs upon arrival at the entrance on a Saturday evening at 10pm. We waited patiently for a table and was guided to a dirty table. We waited again for a long time for the table to be cleaned. During this time no staff helped us or asked for our order. We went to the bar to order as the staff was not helping us. After getting our drinks the table was finally cleaned. The waiter, John, asked us why we did not order at the table because in order to keep the table we must order through him. We could not order at the table because we were not helped at all. We did place future orders through him and were asked for our IDs 3 additional times even though we were checked at the door. They did not do this to any other people at the establishment. My friend tried to order a whiskey sour ($8) and the waiter, John, stated that they taste terrible and recommended an Aperol spritz ($15). We had tried the whiskey sour and it was fine. It was a clear dishonest tactic to pressure us to order more expensive drinks. After our drinks were served, the staff constantly pestered us to order more and check our IDs. The staff kept making up different excuses to shoo us away from the table and eventually used a fake dress code to kick us out. If the dress code was real, it should've been informed/enforced at the door. Overall, this bar is a scam. They use cheap immoral business practices to upsell their drinks and kick you out if you are a person of color. They treated other non-poc with respect, but constantly harassed my party with ID checks and ordering more drinks. We had a terrible experience and I would not support this business. read more

Red Lion - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Now that the Red Lion is closing permanently we can understand why... The staff. Growing up in Vail, the Red Lion has been a cultural beacon during any season. Sadly the current bar management has runned the place into the ground. Go for a final picture, but do not stay for drinks or food, it'll ruin your final memory of what use to be a Vail classic. read more

Just noticed not all of my pics posted in my last review so updating this. I think the shotski picture needs to be seen! We look forward to cold beers on the warm sunny patio this season. Can't wait! read more

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Came here for lunch on a beautiful Sunday afternoon after hiking Booth Falls. We got a seat in the outside patio and it was so nice with the sun shining on us and the slight breeze. The waiter was very nice and attentive. We both got burgers and it was made just right. I asked mine for medium rare. I got the sweet potato fries and it was crunchy but still moist inner fry so it was made just right. Price was a little expensive for a burger, but not bad considering you're in Vail. read more

Red Lion - Burger - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

First day in Vail. Snowing like a - - - -'er outside and we were already tired of the snow in our faces. It looked busy inside, but warmer where they were watching all of the games on the TVs. A couple of cold beers and some of the famous, and very good, stack of nachos that seemed to be on almost every table. They were very good. We even took the leftovers home to make chilaquiles the next morning since there was cheese stuck underneath every chip. The onion rings were unquestionably house made as the uncommonly thin, but very tasty batter coated the large slices of onion and made something for the house-made ranch to stick. Good stuff! Their beer list worked hard as did our Argentinian server. We forgot his name, but his characteristic accent was obvious to the wife and I (she's Argentinian), so I ordered anything with Chimichurri. He said, "no sorry, we don't have anything with that", but made for a light and pleasant conversation. Somehow, a large mouse appears in a blue costume behind me. WTF? I think the beer was kicking in. What do these people in Vail do? Stop in for a cocktail and beer. Dicks read more

Red Lion - The scanner thing on the table - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Worst restaurant in Vail. Service is terrible. Waitress wasn't friendly and incredibly slow. I got the chicken Caesar wrap and it was genuinely abysmal. Overpriced for HORRIBLE quality food. Cannot say one good thing about this restaurant other than the fact that it is in Vail. read more

We chose the Red Lion for lunch because it was more low-key and less expensive than most of the restaurants in Vail Village. The chicken ceasar and nachos were pretty good but the game creek bowl salads were nothing super special. Service was also friendly but quite slow. The ambiance was great sitting on the porch in the summer and listening to live music! read more

Red Lion - Game Creek Bowl - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Dudes, just a hole in wall crowded bar joint with a menu??? Heck no!!! They had brisket on the menu and i was so hungry i was like "what the heck i can gnaw on some poorly cooked brisket". To my surprise this brisket was some the bet i have had, BBQ sauce a bit too sweet but who cares when you have to eat the brisket with spoon because it is tender. And the nacho mountain feeds four with ease. Live music was a plus. Highly recommend. read more

Was visiting Vail and seeing the sites during the Summer, and was looking for interesting locations to try in the resort area. Due to the many closures in the village during renovations and it being off-season, there unfortunately were not too many restaurants open during this time of the year. Among the sparse dining options, Red Lion popped up as a convenient place to grab dinner, so we decided to swing by on a Sunday around 6pm and were promptly seated. The ambience of restaurant gives off classic sports bar with tables and various TVs displaying everything from basketball, baseball, and football. There are also options for seating outside, which is nice in combination with the sunny weather. Service is relatively fast, and upon ordering, we received our food in about 10 - 15 minutes. I got the Crispy Chicken Sandwich as my entree - I would say this sandwich was only alright at best. Though the chicken was crispy as advertised, it was more like something you would get from Tyson in the frozen aisle in terms of taste - not much flavor and a slightly spongy texture. The cheese was not very appetizing - It definitely was your classic artificial american cheese doesn't really contribute much in terms of both taste and texture - just look at the picture! The fries were alright - not really seasoned but in the end, there really isn't too much to critique in terms of fries. In the end, this meal was $19 before tax and tip. I would say in terms of chicken sandwiches I've had before in the past, this definitely ranks on the lower end for the price. I'm not sure if I would revisit this restaurant if I'm in the Vail area unfortunately, but if you are in the area looking to check out the Red Lion for yourself, go for it! read more

Red Lion - Crispy Chicken Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Grabbed an early dinner at Red Lion after a fun day of skiing. Per the recommendation of a friend, I ordered the Vail Burger, which was advertised as being 1/2 lbs. I was hungry, and this burger delivered: it meaty, topped with onions, mushrooms, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and Swiss cheese. The burger had a nice char and I enjoyed the consistency of the potato bun. Given all of the toppings, it proved difficult fitting everything into my mouth, which made for a messy (yet satisfying) eating experience. It was a very filling meal along with the side of fries. My only critique is that the bottom bun was kinda soggy, but I was too hungry to pay it much attention. If you're feeling famished after a long day of skiing, walk straight off the chairlift and give Red Lion a try. read more

Red Lion - Vail Burger - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

This has been one of my favorite spots in vail for years. Although it gets very busy during the day, my group and I have not had any issues getting a table or finding a seat at the bar. The bartenders, waiters, waitresses, and hosts are always great to us and I appreciate that so much. After a long day on the slopes, we were starving. We decided to get three plates to share between three people. The plates can be pricey but the portion sizes easily make up for it. We could have easily just shared the anchors between two of us and been full. We got one of my fav (the gold) wings. This sauce is amazing. The wings are huge. Our smiles were bigger. I absolutely loved these with blue cheese and they are a perfect meal! The half rack of ribs was basically falling off the bone and perfectly coated in sauce. My brother said the onion rings were fantastic and we left nothing on that plate. We usually go with the beef and chicken nachos, but decided to give the black bean and pork nachos a try! Although I do wish there was a bit more meat on them, they were absolutely delicious. Let's just say we didn't need dinner after this amazing lunch! Thank you red lion! read more

Red Lion - Gold wings, half rack of ribs, and pork and bean nachos - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Can't beat the location in the heart of Vail Village. Inside is not the nicest, but if looking for bar/American food this is a good spot. Service is extremely nice and pretty quick considering how busy this place gets. GO EARLY! Good sized menu and highly recommend the nachos, although they are massive so please don't try to eat them by yourself. Burrito and chili also looked good from the people at our table and have heard good things about their burgers. Definitely pricey but you are in the village so on brand with all the other restaurants. read more

Had been here several times in past years for the happy hour live music etc. Dropped in for evening food, had burgers, and we were all pretty disappointed. Great location but they could really do better with the quality of the food. read more

Me and my family had an amazing time here after a long day of skiing we decided to get dinner here. Wow the food and vibes of the place were IT. Our server "Claudia" was a delight very insightful about the menu and we had an awesome conversation. read more

Stopped in for BBQ and wasn't disappointed. The smoked ribs had a slightly spicy dry rub ... get the sauce on the side so you can taste the meat. Will come back to try so of the other menu items. read more

Red Lion - Baby back ribs - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

This was a great place to eat lunch after shopping and skiing. The drinks were delicious and food was very good. The portions are large and food was affordable. The gyro was very filling. Our waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Very casual vibe perfect for a pit stop and a drink or two. read more

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2 stars for quality of food. Four stars for our Server , he was outstanding! Simon was very prompt and truly waited on our table. The music was blasting and so was the roar of the people definitely a good watering hole and people sharing a great time with each other. We had a table of four and could barely hear each other bring ear plugs if your on the bar side. FOOD! Everything looked and sounded awesome but it couldn't have been more mediocre. I wish I would have taken pictures. My son ordered beef stew which looked cold and coagulated. Our other son ordered a Cajun chicken sandwich which seemed to be the better choice of the table. My wife ordered the wedge salad, we forgot to request the dressing on the side and the wedge was Swimming in dressing. We spooned it into a cup and I almost asked for a new bowl to place the wedge in. It came with two nice pieces of bacon and about four cherry tomatoes. It was disappointing for a salad. I struggled with the decision between the ribs and brisket platter or the tuna steak. After seeing a platter be served I went with the brisket and ribs. I'm not sure I've ever been more unhappy. The flavor was built with the sauce on the ribs but without it they were just bland. They did fall off the bone but I only ate half of them. The brisket was tender but lacked flavor. We only ate half if it too. It would have been nice to have some bread or toast to accompany it. The prices were reasonable for the area and the wait wasn't terrible, 25-30 minutes, next time we visit Vail we might stop by for a drink but not the food. read more

Delicious chili and corn beef sandwiches. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the service. It was a very chilly day so we warmed up inside but have eaten there outside on a beautiful day. read more

If you like mediocrity, come here. Food average. Service average. I had the chicken sandwich, it was not good. They'll charge you $6 for 4 onion rings, but I guess that's Vail? My party also got a steak quesadilla and a burger , which they said was okay. read more

I have been here many a time for aprè margs and nachos, which both are a must. The late night scene is just as fun with live music and tons of space to dance/ mingle/ shot ski. But it was time to try the real food menu, no drinks involved. Which pleasantly surprised me! A salad and fries run you what you would expect for vail but good portion. Salad was fresh. Easy pick up. read more

Red Lion - Salad and fries - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

First time visiting Vail, and a friend recommended this place--unfortunately, it was a huge letdown. The food was absolutely terrible. I ordered a burger, and it was practically inedible: overcooked, dry, and completely lacking flavor. The rest of the meal wasn't any better everything tasted off, poorly prepared, and just overall disappointing. Definitely not the quality you'd expect in a town like Vail. I won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. 7/28/25 read more

All of us loved our food. We had pulled pork burger, ribs, and Dino nuggets. Service was great and can't wait to come back!

Horrible. Our party of nine comes in and they seat us at a six top while we wait for the table next to us to finish. No big deal we were okay with this. After we order our meals, the table we are waiting for does not leave so we ask to change to a larger table. This turns into an apparent big issue even though the place is empty. We could hear the servers verbally fight over it. After we finally get approval to move to a table that can fit our party size the service continues to go downhill. We ask another server for help with something, and she doesn't even acknowledge us and says "I'm not your server" while walking by. We get our food and it's...something. Beef brisket had actual mold on it. Huge white spots and the meat was gray in color Bacon on top of wedge salad was gray in color and smelled. Wedge salad is also just a chunk of lettuce with dressing and three pieces of bacon Chicken tenders were clearly frozen and were hard. Chips were insanely stale and had no crunch. Baked potato had clearly been sitting out for a long time and was not fresh We asked to send back the beef brisket and the manager comes over clearly upset with us. The first thing she says is "so now I hear you have more issues after moving tables four times". Insane. We moved once and literally received moldy old meat. We were not being rude nor loud but just wanted the manager to be aware of the food quality, we did not even mention the horrible service. Just don't. Don't eat here. They did try to make it right by offering us shots and 20% off which was appreciated but the attitude we received by literally the entire staff was just unbelievable. We just decided to leave after paying $350. After we left, we noticed as well that we were double charged for drinks and also had drinks we didn't order on the receipt. Our experience was so bad that we didn't even bother going back to get this corrected. Not worth our time or energy. Horrible service and food read more

Red Lion - Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Terrible dinner. Went here due to recommendations and it was our worst meal in years and it was overpriced. Burger and fries were bad. Tasteless and couldn't eat them. The bbq chicken, pork, and beef brisket all looked the same and like they came from a crockpot, definitely not smoked that day. The server even had to guess between what was chicken and what was pork. My Ultra beer came in a can and was lukewarm. We should have had it all taken back and only paid for our drinks but the waiter was bad and after we moved inside due to rain we never saw him. $200 and no tip later, my family of four walked out of there extremely disappointed. We will not return and do not recommend. read more