**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.

We visited here twice during our trip to Vail, which shows how much we enjoyed it. We absolutely…read moreloved the Swiss Hot Dog, Toasted Sub, and Ernst's Famous Uber Soup. The service was excellent. Everyone working was kind and welcoming. The restaurant was cozy and inviting. I look forward to coming back a third time before our trip ends.

This is a small restaurant tucked in between two larger businesses in Vail Village. It's seat…read moreyourself, if you can find a spot. They do have tables both inside and outside, but they're all situated pretty closely together. You order at the counter and then they call out your name when your order is ready. I went with the small cup of coup and the chupacabra sandwich. I asked for no onions and the cook recalled the first one as he was handing it to me, remembering that he put onions on it. He made me a new one and said I could keep the onion one. The new one also had onions If the onions didn't need to be scraped off, the sandwich would be 10/10. The soup was ok. I don't think I came across any chicken and the noodles were pretty soft. The broth was very flavorful and unique, though. It also provided the warmth needed on a cold winter day.

Loved this little hole in the wall bistro. Shockingly delicious menu of wonderful selections, both…read morefood and drinks! My friend and I shared a non-tuna vegan sandwich and chips. I had a cup of green pork chili that was one of the best I've ever tasted. The ambiance was fantastic and so was the kind and professional service. I really enjoyed our stay in Vail. And this restaurant was a big part of that.

We took the easy way out for breakfast, closest place to the hotel was Big Bear. Big mistake. It's…read morea resort town, I expect high prices, but also a level of competency that was lacking. I had The Alex, simple 4 item classic breakfast. To recap: 1. Scrambled eggs, cooked hard until they were brown all over 2. That scrawny semi-transparent bacon they serve at the free breakfast you get from budget hotels. Undercooked. 3. Those food service 1/2" diced potatoes, barely cooked 4. Cheap-ass shriveled grocery store wheat bread that had yet to transition to "toast." Just a careless attempt at breakfast. I know it's busy, but try to cook the food before you send it out. My wife's breakfast burrito was a little better, though the primary ingredients were a way too big and understuffed tortilla and the same crappy potatoes. The smothering pork Chile Verde was really good though. Thankfully, the Farmer's Market was just starting, plenty of better food there.

What a fun restaurant, simple and fun. While the menu may be small, the selections meet all tastes,…read moreflavors and preferences. We were part of a large group and each of us ordered different sandwiches. I had the Tuna melt which had Swiss and Capers on a fluffy and tasty Ciobatta roll. The tuna was fresh and had a wonderful spice and the whole sandwich was flavorful and savory, paired very well with a beer. We all commented on returning when in the area. They also had a great list of coffees, muffins and also, veggie option of an Acai berry bowl with honey. Indoor or outdoor seating with excellent views. Thank ypu Loaded Joe's for a wonderful experience, clean and inviting environment and social and welcoming staff.

I wasn't a huge fan of the espresso itself, it didn't have a nice flavor and overall had to drown…read moreit with milk. The staff were super friendly and helpful with the milk options. They also help provide a really warm atmosphere when you're getting a cup of coffee before hitting the slopes. Because of the hospitality I might go back, with tempered expectations.

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.

Great drink and food deals. Inside is a great old time pub. Bartender makes you any drink you want,…read moreand is secure enough to let you order your own tweaks.

Cool speakeasy area! Seems like a fun night spot on the weekends too we went here for apres skiread more

One of the top restaurants in Vail! Need to book a reservation in advance. Every time we come to…read morevail we stop in and love our experience. The food we have ordered is listed below and ranked 1-10. Wienerschnitzel (7.8)- We tried it and enjoyed it. I would order again but it isn't my favorite dish. Hamburger (6.8)- The meat was seasoned really well. I don't care for the pretzel bun but solid burger. Rueben sandwich (8.6)- Very flavorful and a must get! I never even order one anywhere else but I do when we come here. Delicious! Apple strudel (6.4)- Wanted it to be better. Apples could have been cooked longer IMO and the crust wasn't flaky at all.

The place looks like it's bee transported from Vienna. Waitresses wear traditional attire and take…read morethe food to the table in a three tier tray on wheels. They ask that you check your coat but if you decide not to, then they ask you not to put it in the back of your chair (so I put mine on the floor). It's not cheap by the way but the food was good. We ordered the French onion soup (cup) and the broth was on the lighter color but tasty. We shared the steak frites. The very tender char-grilled skirt steak, came with truffle fries, baby rocket salad. lemon vinaigrette, crumbied bie cheese and chimichuri butter. The lemon vinaigrette was delicious. No dessert as we wanted to go to a different place for that.

Great selection and a friendly staff. Reasonable prices and some really rare wines and it's a cool…read morelooking spot. Will always come back!!

I'm a bourbon guy and was looking for a decent bottle for the night. When I saw the sign outside, I…read moreshould have just kept walking, but went inside. Found my Weller Special Reserve that I get back home in Atlanta, but it was marked up double the price that it normally is and they had a store pick of Weller Antique (this I wanted), but it was more than double as well. The Stagg Jr. was marked up significantly. I wasn't about to ask the price for the bottles in the window. Nice selection but you would have to be desperate or just not care about money (It is Vail). The craft beer selection was solid. I just can't support a place that gives its customers the middle finger before you even walk in the store.