Let's discuss Emily. So friendly, attentive, and just down…read moreright nice. Had a delicious bison burger with fries. Highly recommend!

Excellent service. Delicious salads with added proteins and refreshing cocktails. Family friendly…read moreand quick. Highly recommend.

This was our first time dining here and not our last. The ambiance is cool and hipster , with…read morewarmth and intention. The service was well trained , friendly, helpful , and timely without feeling rushed ( amazing execution). The food - clearly a celebration for your tastebuds and something you don't want to miss while in Vail. Check out my photos for my recommendations and I hope you'll LIKE what you see ;) !!

I love the creativity of the game room inside the restaurant! The drinks were ON POINT!read more

For reference my 5 star experience was in the gondola. Highly recommend doing this though while in…read moreVail! Definitely felt like I was back in a Switzerland ski town! The gondola is cool because we had our own speak to play whatever we pleased! It felt very private and intimate which I really enjoyed. I loved the decor throughout the restaurant and our gondola had cute little touches as well. For example they had a coo coo clock that when off every hour. For drinks I tried their feuerzangenbowle and the muled wine. My husband got a Hugo spritz and jagertee. I loved my drinks the feuerzangenbowle uses flambé which was so cool!, it's pretty similar to the muled wine. Muled wine is always a favorite of mine when the weather gets cold! Our server was awesome and super attentive. He answered any questions we had and was very friendly. The gondolas have a set menu we ended up ordering more that was on the set menu since I wanted fondue and my husband wanted the raclette. We added on a fondue, ordered the raclette that came on our fixed menu and added on steak, along with the pretzel that comes as an appetizer. The food was really good, I think it is also just so cozy and suiting for the cold weather! Fondue and raclette are also just such a fun way to dine! Highly recommend and definitely will be back just to try the standard experience too without the gondola.

Alpenrose is a fun German restaurant in Vail with a cozy, alpine-inspired atmosphere. The outdoor…read morepatio is especially cute, and the inside continues the charming German theme. It's a popular spot, so I definitely recommend making a reservation. The menu isn't huge, but it offers a nice selection of traditional German favorites like bratwurst, schnitzel, fondue, and desserts. The food was enjoyable, and it was a fun dining experience, especially if you're looking to try classic German cuisine.

Cozy little spot in Vail. Got several pizzas and truffle…read morefries. The truffle fries was delicious - a large enough serving for 5 people. Not super impressed by the pizza. Was very doughy and not sure any of the kinds of pizzas blew me away. The truffle mushroom pizza had too many raw onions. The buffalo chicken was too much buffalo for me. I did enjoy the bbq chicken but was a bit spicy with the jalepenos.

Loved the experience we had here. Simple and easy dining experience, with some of the best pizza…read moreI've had in the west. Not super big inside, so would recommend going earlier in the evening before it gets super busy. Definitely check out the pizzas. 2 of them + a starter salad did the job for the four of us.

I saw this restaurant on a tik-tok and had to check it out. It definitely lived up to the…read moreexpectations. The food was delicious and the service was great! The bacon wrapped figs were soooo good! The huckleberry bacon French toast were mouth watering. The vibe of the restaurant was really nice, tables spaced from each other, very well organized and you can tell the staff are all focused on team work.

This appeared to be a beautiful French restaurant in Vail, so I made a point to make this the first…read morestop in Vail. In fact, we were the first guests to arrive! As anticipated, the place was gorgeous...with a slightly formal air. Given that it was in the Vail Village (near the ski slope), my husband was able to enter the place in his rugged ski suit. Despite the ambiance, it was a bit dead. I was disappointed with the lack of French music overhead...though maybe it was on so low, I didn't hear it? There were plenty of breakfast-brunch options, but on the menu, some items were noted as taking 20 minutes (which we didn't have time for!), so I was a tad bummed about that. In any case, my husband chose this Huckleberry Bacon French Toast, and I ordered the Maryland Crab Benedict. For drinks, we both just ordered plain coffee. As expected, the foods were good. I was more impressed with my husband's choice, this super-fancy french toast. Not only did it look amazing, it tasted spectacular! Mine was good, but disappointing at the same time. I really liked the Crab Benedict, but I only half-liked the side salad (basically just Arugula with a few Walnuts and Figs). The total bill for these items ran over 100 bucks... which, was to be expected in Vail. However, for such a pricey breakfast, I felt that I should have absolutely loved it...but it felt short of that. Overall, I just expected a bit more from this breakfast experience. Again, the decor was gorgeous, but the ambiance wasn't fully there (because of the lack of music?). Service felt a bit short-skimpy as well. Foods were good, but mine especially (Crab Benedict) felt a bit lacking. Let's just say that I've had Crab Benedicts as just as good for half the price...and with better sides. Maybe lunch or dinner experience is better here? In any case, am glad we checked out the place...but I doubt I'll choose it for breakfast again.

**15/10; iconic, must be protected at all costs**…read more My girlfriend and I are in Vail for the weekend to watch dogs jump into water, as one does. We're staying at the Grand Hyatt, which has been... fine. Meh, if we're being honest. A local recommended Mountain Standard, so we tried to make a reservation on OpenTable and quickly learned they were booked solid until tomorrow (a great data point, btw). But, being the swarthy pirates that we are, we showed up anyway; and thank sweet baby Jesus, we found two seats at the bar. Our barkeep, Gummow, a fellow swarthy pirate, was excellent in every possible way. His bar back, Rowan, could not have been a better support man. Together, they delivered the kind of service that makes you remember why hospitality is an art form. And the food? Absolutely to die for. My girlfriend had the oxtail, and I had the mock paella. Both were incredible. The service, the food, the environment; every facet was dialed in. We will be going back tomorrow for lunch, possibly dinner, and possibly to inquire about monthly rent. As a former service industry worker myself, real recognize real. This place and these people are it. Mountain Standard is iconic and must be protected at all costs.

Very busy on a Wednesday. Overall a great experience but there's no AC inside and with it being…read morecrowded, it was warm. MAKE A RESERVATION We did not. They were able to get us in with a 30 minute wait. We got lucky and sat at the bar while we waited. I had a margarita while I waited and on an empty stomach it hit quick. We ate the Pimento cheese that was delicious and split a biscuit. Pimento cheese was delicious. For the main meal we had the Oxtail ravioli and the Pork Shank. The Oxtail was delicious but didn't look appetizing. The pork shank was delicious Little pricy but overall a nice experience.

The food had great presentation with great flavor flavors. The lump blue crab bucatini was the…read morefavorite item. I probably would not order the lamb again although the lamb sausage part of the dish was amazing, I think other items on the menu might have been a better choice. Cocktails and service were great but be careful if you order something magical, it comes in a unicorn cup. I was glad my wife ordered it and not me, lol. Not pictured is a Hamachi Crudo appetizer, which was very tasty. The sticky toffee pudding cake reminded me of desserts. I've had another nice restaurants - they made it special for us without the peanut brittle and I bet it is even better with the brittle. The ambience in the restaurant was perfect with light background music, and the hum of people's conversation yet you couldn't distinctly overhear a singular conversation and could easily converse with your table.

Great place with very good food. Menu is limited but that's usually a good thing in my opinion…read more This is a Michelin acknowledged place, but food was not as spectacular as I would have thought. Still very good though. Lively and loud bar but most hotspot bars are. Restaurant Reservations especially on a weekend or special event required, I'd say. Service was prompt, attentive and professional. Would I go back? For sure

This is the best place to eat on the mountain. They are smoking the meat right there!…read more Great spot to stop in, warm up, and get some great BBQ. Get there before the lunch rush to make sure you get a seat. Tables by the windows have a beautiful view of the mountain. When the weather is warmer you can sit outside. They have picnic tables and lawn chairs. Recommend the ribs, brisket, and Mac n cheese.

Stopped here for a late afternoon lunch and was stoked to find a delicious menu of smoked goods!…read moreSeating outdoors is plentiful but inside is limited so plan ahead if you have a large group. My favorite was the 1/2 rack of ribs which were smoked to perfection, juicy, had a good amount of bark and a nice smoke line. The menu has salads, pulled pork, brisket etc...You can also grab some chili or Mac-n-cheese if that suits your taste buds. Service here was excellent. Attendants ensured the tables were cleared off promptly to make sure guests had a clean space to eat. Although the food is delicious it IS pricey... $18 for the ribs... If you're hungry and looking for some good bbq this place will hit the spot! Service: excellent Cost: $$ Cleanliness: very clean Seating: limited indoor, tons of outdoor seating Ambiance: chillaxed