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    Root & Flower

    4.6 (205 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    Gelato
    Jim R.

    5 stars because it's so different! It's mainly Booze Centric with an interesting menu of drinks that they have perfected over the years - most of which you've never heard of of. The part-owner John, who was also a part server that night, was very enthusiastic about his place. It was fun listening to him explain the "history" of some of their drinks as well as their small plates. The Lost Identity was Beefeater's Gin in a floral tonic. The taste of the gin somewhat disappeared but the overall flavor actually increased as the ice melted. The Sueno con Sandia was Mezcal with salted watermelon cordial, lime & basil. Another taste that was new to us. Both were very good. The food menu is a somewhat random selection of various (small) dishes. We had 3 and they were delicious. Truffle Popcorn was one, followed by the Smoked Rocky Mountain Trout Dip with brown butter saltines. The last and possibly the best was the Panchitos which was crispy melted cheese over shredded chicken, onions & cilantro and Salsa Verde. We shared a very good pistachio gelato for dessert. So if you're looking for something completely different, give this place a try.

    Paul J.

    Looking for an elevated dining experience in Vail, CO? Look no further than Root & Flower, a little unassuming spot with a short menu that packs a punch. First a round of drinks, very nice, then the menu items, one by one. Just to give an idea of what type of place this is, their "bread and butter" itself is fantastic, with soft, puffy rolled buns with Beurremont butter, Hawaiian black salt, and radish slices. Definitely not your plain old restaurant. We had a large group of eight folks (including kids) and essentially wound up ordering at least one of everything on the menu. Standouts include the charcuterie board, Birria Quesadilla, and Coctel de Mariscos (seafood tacos). Everyone left feeling good and full, and amazed that we just had a 5-star meal. If you're in Vail, definitely stop by Root & Flower - it's definitely worth it!

    Tinto de verano
    Allie R.

    We stopped by during the offseason so we got the full attention from the bartenders. Jeremy was great to chat with about different cocktails and speciality liquors, he was extremely knowledgeable. Inviting space and comfortable atmosphere. Good location within Village. Highly recommend.

    Fabulous drinks! - The image shows two cocktails on a white table in a bar or restaurant setting. The tall glass contains a pinkish cocktail with ice, a green leaf garnish, and a straw. The shorter glass holds a yellow cocktail with ice, garnished with a pineapple slice and a rim with a spice or salt. A green bottle is visible in the background, and the setting appears to be a bar with blurred shelves and lighting.
    Susan V.

    The food was as amazing as we had heard! Everything was full of flavor and absolutely delicious. The waiter was a gem! He helped guide our meal choices and was spot on! They are smaller plates than traditional American meals but that was part of the fun. We could try more things. The drinks are a 10!!! Fantastic choices and so much flavor. We started with the bread and butter. The black Hawaiian salt was the perfect touch to the sweet bread and unsalted butter. The presentation was beautiful. We had the pan seared ricotta with roasted tomatoes to start. It was so different but the ricotta was so delicious. I don't love warm tomorrows but I ate all of these bc the flavor was so good. The oysters are such great quality. On the smaller size but perfect flavor as well. We then enjoyed the steak skewers. You get three with the order but that was perfect as I was getting full. The sauce is from Yemin and was this combination of Argentinian chimmichurri and Mexican spices. Hot! But full of the most incredible flavor. For those who know me know I don't hat spicy but this was so delicious I loved it. We shared the basque cheesecake for dessert. It was perfect. We have had basque cheesecakes before and this one was spot on. Flavor, density, quality all great!!! Sorry I only took a few pics. Pros: Amazing food Beautiful presentation Great flavors and quality Unique and eclectic plates Cons: (NONE this are just notes) Make a reservation during winter season, it can get crowded Smaller menu and smaller restaurant as part of a bar Some said expensive, for the quality and taste it was perfectly priced. So no I would not say inexpensive but I would say for the prices I was surprised at how good it was. I cannot wait to go back!!!! Try it now. I was so unsure because of the menu was small and the food slightly eclectic but I am soooooo glad we ate here! I highly highly recommend!

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    Sam P.

    We stopped by here on a couple of occasions for post dinner drinks and loved everything this spot! Great decor, cool vibe and the. At tenders were great! They have some fantastic cocktails on offer but will also happily customize for you ! They also have a great menu and we tried a few of their bar snacks which were generous and delicious! Great place to grab a cocktail or dinner in Vail village

    Lettuce wraps
    Melissa A.

    Went to Root and Flower on a bachelorette trip with about 16 gals. While the front of the restaurant/bar is not huge, they have a cute back area with 2 secluded tables that we were able to fit at. We got a few bottles of wine and charcuterie plates to share. The honey and cheese on the plate were amazing! I shared the lettuce wraps and quesadilla, and they were both quite good. The lettuce wraps are light and refreshing while the quesadilla is more hearty. The service was quick and very accommodating to our big group. Would definitely recommend this spot for a bigger group or a casual date night.

    If you're looking for exceptionally creative and amazing craft cocktails in a cool low-key vibe setting, look no further than Root and Flower! They also have small snacks and food to complement the drinks. The bar staff is incredibly knowledgeable about every drink and alcohol out there and can suit your palette like no other place in Vail!

    Chana Masala
    Erin Y.

    Stopped by for dinner with it being in Vail Village - we ordered a couple things to share. Olives & Feta - Very tasty and the feta was super fresh Cóctel des Mariscos - Average, tortilla chips didn't go well (stale) Chana Masala - Underseasoned and underwhelming Would not recommend, especially given the price point of the restaurant. The service was also terrible; we sat at the bar and barely received service/check-ins.

    Dani S.

    We had a very nice experience here. Cute intimate little restaurant with great food and drinks. Nice place to hang out with your friends. Came here for dinner one night, we chose it because my friend loves her cocktails. And she was definitely not disappointed. We ordered a couple of small plates to share, tapas style. The food was very unique and absolutely delicious. I thought it was very creative on the chefs part. I did also try a couple sips of my friends cocktails, and they were all absolutely delicious. Service was nice and friendly, the whole place was very intimate and hip. We had a nice time.

    Travis T.

    My buddy that I was rooming with in Vail Village discovered this place. We were in the mood for cocktails and this place looked pretty classy. I always appreciate a good cocktail from a mixologist that knows their stuff. Root & Flower has a nice selection of wines and is also a restaurant. The dimmed light setting gives this place a nice ambience. The bar is really long and there are beautiful murals painted on the walls. I wanted something with mezcal and got a Smoking Bird. We ended up making friends at the bar, but eventually we got the boot once we stopped ordering drinks. They are probably strict here because it is such a small place. Seating is first come, first serve unless you have a larger party. Root & Flower offers monthly themed dinners and wine & cocktail classes. You can sign up on their website.

    Vodka based drink that tasted like peach pie and a bourbon based drink!
    Haley S.

    Walking into this restaurant we were immediately welcomed! The ambiance was beautiful and the decorations were so fitting for the vibe they were giving. The service was great, the bartender gave us many recommendations and even created new drinks for us to try. The food was great, we got something small, the duck fat potatoes, and we were ready to put in another order before we finished!

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    Irina R.

    It was a perfect place to warm up on a very cold day in Vail. Despite being quite busy, we were seated right away. Our server was very nice and was frequently checking in on us. We only came for some drinks and appetizers but everything on a menu looked really good so I am looking forward to coming here for lunch or dinner next time I am in Vail. The drinks were perfect. Espresso martini gave us so much energy, and gluhwein was absolutely delicious (I am always afraid that it would be too sweet). Overall, I definitely recommend checking it out!

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    Chen-Tan L.

    A short walk from the Lodge at Vail, this tiny hole in the wall is a great find. The sign and entrance are barely noticeable from the promenade, but make no mistake: the flavors are huge and the meal was delicious. My server recommended the seafood ceviche with chips and it did not disappoint. This was followed by the braised mushrooms and steak skewer dishes which were both fantastic. I'll certainly be back.

    Local gin Cap Rock and tonic - A tall, clear glass contains a pink cocktail with ice cubes and a sprig of rosemary as garnish. The drink is on a bar counter with a metal surface, and the background shows bar equipment, bottles, glasses, and a bartender's arm. The setting appears to be a bar or restaurant environment.

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    This place had a nice vibe. The drinks were great too! It's a nice place to hang with friends.

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    Great drinks and tapas food but the prices are as high as bail is itself- don't go here looking for a bargain

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    The appetizers came out very quickly and were all delicious, so our expectations started to rise…read more However, our entrées took close to an hour to come out, which was very frustrating. All of the dishes were decent, but the prime rib--which I expected to be the highlight of the meal--turned out to be EXTREMELY tough. I struggled to slice it even with a steak knife, and it was also quite flavorless. I ended up leaving most of it unfinished, as shown in the photo. I had hoped the server would ask if anything was wrong with the dish after seeing so much of it left on the plate, but he didn't. Considering the quality, the prices were on the higher end. I'd recommend going somewhere else if you don't want to experience the worst prime rib dinner.

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    I will start off by saying I feel bad for all the servers working for the lady owner and lady…read moremanager of this establishment. My girlfriend and I walked in and got sat at a table. 5 mins in the manger lady comes over and starts making my gf and I feel so unwelcome. She was suppose to reserve that table for the owner. But there was no reserved sign on the table when we got sat there. So she started to tell table around us about the table issue and it made us feel so uncomfortable. On top of that she was giving us attitude the whole time. Now the owner... I feel terrible for the people who have to work for this lady. After 30 mins of us sitting there and having a drink and some snacks. She walks over and gave us some much attitude and was said "WASNT THERE A RESERVED SIGN ON THIS TABLE? Because this is my table!" we quickly replied no there wasn't. Whole time the manager was also there rolling her eyes at us and giving us a face. These ladies continued to make us feel so uncomfortable for the next couple minutes. So I just paid and left. I didn't even want to pay to be honest. We're paying customers, we did nothing to be treated this way. The owner is some old grumpy entitled lady with some money. I WOULD NOT COME BACK.

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    We have been here many times. Portions are VERY NICE, it may seem pricey but you will leave full…read more The Tuna is spectacular, my husband had short ribs, and son had a Ribeye. Wonderful wine list and all cooked perfect.

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