We had a wonderful experience here! The food was absolutely fantastic--everything was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. We especially appreciated that they welcomed our dog on the patio, which made our visit even more enjoyable. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived, and they helped create such a positive experience. The atmosphere was calm, cozy, and relaxing, making it the perfect place to sit back and enjoy a meal. Great food, wonderful staff, a pet-friendly patio, and a warm, inviting atmosphere--what more could you ask for? We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to others! read more

Everything we had here was amazing. Came here during happy hour so I tried their pale ale which is delicious and buttery beer. Started with the grilled cheese and tomato bisque then went to the lettuce wraps and omg those are delicious! Hubby had the sandwich and loved it. Service and ambiance are great too! read more

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We never got to try out the food. We arrived at 5:55pm and were seated immediately. We were excited to have made it in for happy hour. But after not being approached by anyone even with water we left at 6:15. It was not a full dining area and a couple servers were around other tables. 7/25/26 at 6pm read more

Our family had dinner here while on vacation in Winter Park. Our server Jacob was friendly and very attentive to our table. The food and drinks were great! We really enjoyed the pineapple jalapeño margarita. There was something for everyone on the menu and we are so glad we stopped in! read more

The service was really good despite it being a crowded Friday night right at lift closing! We didn't have to wait long. Food was 6 or 7 out of 10, we liked the burger better than the banh mi. Resort town prices as expected read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I also had the fire cracker shrimp and it had a little kick to it. Service was fast and kind. We didn't feel like we were waiting too long for food. The sandwich was the BEST! Overall, the food was great and service was decent. read more

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I just wanna say that the B.L.A.S.T. Sandwich was easily one of the best sandwiches I've ever had!!!! It was so good that I didn't even take a picture 10/10 sandwich yall so well balanced with the aioli and the salmon had a great flavor. Highly, highly recommend! Service was fine, ambiance fits the rest of the resort. Will be recreating this sandwich at home! read more

Menu is a bit funky not your traditional food. Not for us. The staff was great, the atmosphere great. Just not food we were expecting. Look at their menu before you go. read more

Get the Green Chile Smash Burger -- this spot is filled with delicious menu items, the chef is fantastic, and the space is filled with a great ambience read more

Circumstances placed me in the Winter Park area over Thanksgiving. I was surprised to see that Vertical Bistro had a Thanksgiving dinner, and it was scrumptious! Cristina was polite, professional and efficient! read more

Best place in Winter Park to hold a rehearsal dinner. We rented the entire venue for June 27, 2025, with 75 guests; no one ever waited for food or drinks. They were very accommodating regarding decorating and setup for the event. Kevin, Clay, and the entire staff were amazing! The food was first class. I can't recommend or thank Vertical enough for making our rehearsal dinner an unforgettable experience. 5 STAR + read more

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Me and my family came here and ordered a variety of different things. My wife and I got the shrimp appetizer and it was fantastic. My friend ordered lettuce wrap chicken tacos and it was perhaps the best thing on the menu. My brother in law ordered a pulled pork sandwich and it was great. Corn dip was also fantastic. Service was great water was filled every time it was half full. Servers checked on us adequately. Great experience and would love to come again. read more

We split a few appetizers- yum! The grilled cheese and tomato soup was the favorite for our table- but we loved the Thai lettuce wraps and the brussel sprouts! read more

Came here twice during my long weekend in Winter Park. Staff is super friendly and helpful, drinks were great, and we loved the food we tried - lettuce wraps app, tomato bisque soup, and the dumpling soup! read more

Easy access on the resort. The staff was really friendly. But Nails should not have dirt under them. After cleaning up a spill on the ground, you have to wash your hands before going back to work. The food was good. The elk burger and shrimp was great. The restaurant has that cabin feel and it's really family friendly. read more

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Kevin and crew did a very good accommodating our crew and my vegan wife! Good food and beer! 5 stars!!! read more

Winter Park Resort is teeny so food options are slim, especially during the summer. Vertical provides a broader menu than most of the competitors and the offerings are really good. The Colorado Elk Chili is delicious and hits the spot as you would hope on a cold day in June. The spinach ravioli is so rich and filling, it feels like dessert. So, you will feel no virtue for ordering something with spinach in it. A bar acquaintance enjoyed the baked avocado and I regret leaving before trying it myself. As desserts go, the ricotta cheesecake is scrumptious. The ambiance is very ski lodge as one would expect, with a good sized bar to eat/drink at. The happy hour offers significant savings. I was lucky enough to overlap with Todd the bartender for a couple nights and he was delightful to talk with and a great source of information about local hiking and biking trails. So , A+ for service. read more

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Sorry, but I can't respect an employer that knows their team needs more money than what they are being paid to have a liveable wage, but refuses to pay it themselves. Oh and also fun, the way their system is set up, you also tip based on this forced tip in addition to the taxes. Pass. Our server was great, but she deserves more. read more

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Great spot in Winter Park Village! People are amazing and the food is delightful! Visit today! read more

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We loved the baked avocado (try it!!), and they have a great wine and beer list (short but all good stuff). Our waiter was extremely friendly and cheerful, the only complaint is that the vertical burger we ordered was well-well done and dry which ruined it. I asked how it would be cooked and was told medium, asking for medium rare may have been the answer. Would definitely go back to give it another shot! read more

The best restaurant in the resort. Don't bother trying any of the cafeterias on the mountain. Im not joking, our lunch bill for 7 people (4 adults,3 kids) was sub $200 (before tip), we had drinks too. If you risk having anything on the mountain you will pay over $30 for one burger one fries and a water. The food on the mountain is trash. My only disappointment is that we tried vertical tap on day 4 of our trip. We plan on having the next 4 meals here. It is worth the short walk from the gondola. Also, I don't write reviews, this is probably my first. I felt that I needed to provide a public service. read more

I called ahead to see what the wait was and Jen was so helpful. We knew it would be a while as it is Xmas Eve and the crowds were huge. She suggested we eat at the bar and we met Todd who took great care of us. Jen was everywhere working in the bar and seating customers and she was also doing the kitchen. She is totally capable of running the place. The crowd seemed to be happy with the service as well. Thanks Todd and Jen for a great kickoff to Christmas read more

Went to vertical tonight, sat down at a sticky table ordered their house made meatballs as a starter. And then proceeded to wait over 30 minutes. No one came back to take our order. We pointed it out 3 times and finally ask the waiter when our meatballs showed up. He assured us he would be right back but did not return, the bartender who was stationed near our table told us he would take our order but never did. On top or that the "house made" meatball were clearly frozen out of a bag, not great. We never got to even order entrées. After being there for close to an hour we gave up and left. This place sucks. Don't go. read more

Please don't give me Pepsi and call it aCoke- service was friendly and food was just ok. Glasses were dirty and made us lose our appetites. Lots of potential though! read more

Ordered the smash burger and the patties were not "smashed" at all. The meat did not taste fresh and had a freezer burnt taste. Food and drinks not worth the price. read more

Summer trip. Good food, service and vibe. Patio was perfect for an after lunch drink.

Our party of 4 had a great Apres ski dinner and drinks at the Vertical Bistro and Tap. Our food was on target and the Colorado Green Chili is "to-die-for" whether solo or added to other dishes. The burgers were cooked to order and the drinks tasty! Jen, the manager, was friendly, welcoming, and obviously runs a tight ship. Our server, Eli, was pleasant, conscientious and made sure our food and drinks were to liking. Definitely worth a repeat and 1st visit! read more

We have not been to Vertical for a couple of years because of a few bad experiences with both service and food. Recently (November 2025) we popped in for a drink and a snack because I had read recent good reviews and a suggestion that the restaurant is under new management. We had a great experience this time! We were greeted and seated promptly, Cristina our waitress was very attentive and professional. A number of staff members checked on us throughout the course of our stay, but were not pushy. We were there mid afternoon, so it was not crowded and we shared one appetizer, we had the meatballs with a horseradish cream sauce - delicious! Drinks came out quickly and food shortly thereafter. Waters were refilled when necessary. The location can't be beat for us as we stay across the street in the village when we are in Winter Park. I'm very happy with the improvements from the last times we tried Vertical and look forward to frequenting the restaurant again. read more

We swung in for a snack after mountain biking and had an exceptional experience. First leaving met us at the door and seated at a prime table by the river. Then Daniel quickly delivered menus and drinks. And finally Charles made adjustments to our order to meet the needs of my gluten free husband. Great food. Fantastic service. Five stars all around!! read more

First trip up to Winter Park and it was a fine summer day. After a full day of hiking and a couple hours in the hot tub, it was time to grab some dinner (we were staying at the hotel right on main st. and wanted to go somewhere in walking distance). Most places in the main courtyard were closed or just didn't have much going on so we came here. We sat at the high tops and the gal serving us was very nice. Ordered the shrimp tacos which were good. I was in hopes for a little bit more of an upbeat vibe (especially being Saturday's night) but, overall enjoyable dinner, comfortable setting and kind service. read more

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The food Is really good. Pretty empty at the end of the ski season so pleasantly surprised by the quality. Very relaxed atmosphere too.

Best meal we had while in Winter Park. The Elk is fabulous both as the entree and on the spinach salad! Wine menu was good, and pour was good. Dessert was WOW!! The S'more Skillet is a S'More without the work, and less messy! Not too rich, but so good! read more

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We were a party of 14. When we arrived, the host told us we could not occupy more than 2 tables. We asked to speak to the manager, Jen, who was very professional and squeezed 7 of us at each table. The service was very slow even though the restaurant was not busy. When our food finally arrived, it was very good. However, because of how we were treated when we arrived, we cannot recommend this restaurant. Jen, you need to do a better job of training your staff! read more

Every time we come here I forget how good it is. Nice to have variety in Winter Park. Enough of the bar food burger joints. Grilled Avocado was outstanding, strawberry salad and chicken Piscata wonderful and hey a great selection of beer mot just 14 IPAs read more

I gotta say EXCELLENT food & beer. Thanks JJ for the beer tasting and great service! We'll be back!

My wife and I had a very nice evening at Vertical after a day of skiing. Cleaned up and returned (so not "right off the slopes"), and it wasn't particularly crowded (Thursday about 4:30), but we were still in time for Happy Hour and easily found a seat at the bar. We ended up with a glass of wine, a salad, and the Elk dinner - excellent options. The food was very well prepared, and the wine selection was good enough for us. It ended up being a great evening out. read more

Great atmosphere, wonderful service and best green chili I've ever had. Also had the firecracker shrimp that was wonderful.

Great new menu.. jake is the best cook in town! New management.. very noticable! Happy to not only enjoy great service.. but finally great food as well. Felt welcomed back by a brand new staff! read more

This place has a great happy hour menu! I ordered a hot chocolate with schnapps and it had the best whipped cream I've ever had. We ordered the chili (Luke warm and ok) the baked avocado (interesting and tasty) and the poke (delicious). The service was excellent and the bistro was homey and perfect after hitting the slopes! read more

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We arrived about 7:15 on a Thursday. The waiter, who was the only good part of our experience, immediately informed us (with great pain and regret) that roughly 3/4 of the menu was unavailable. No Elk Chili, no Elk Filet, no mushroom ravioli, no steak, and no veggie risotto. Also, the Swedish meatball appetizer was being prepared Italian style (I.e., with marinara and Parmesan). The excuse was that a shipment had not arrived from Denver, however all roads were clear and open on Wednesday (regular delivery day) and Thursday. Poor planning not to have enough of your most popular dishes in stock to withstand a short supply disruption. On top of all that disappointment, the only two main courses left (salmon and chicken) could not be prepared as listed on the menu since the restaurant was out of risotto (see no veggie risotto above) for the salmon and out of polenta for the chicken. The waiter offered to substitute mashed potato's for the risotto and pasta for the polenta. However, the mashed potatoes were terrible (confirmed by our waiter) and the "chicken" that was supposed to be the feature of my main course looked more like a naked chicken nugget (direct quote from waiter: "that's the smallest piece of chicken I've ever seen"). Oh, and my chicken was delayed by 15 minutes because the kitchen dropped it in the floor as it was being plated. To his credit, the waiter comped my chicken and took half off the salmon price. But I cannot recommend this restaurant...how can they not be prepared with enough food that they run out of most of their entrees by 7pm? Again, kudos to our waiter who moderately salvaged an otherwise awful dining experience. read more