Amazing casual yet upscale feel, Brandy the amazing mixologist/wine expert was above amazing. Lance her protégé was so sweet, he's learning from the best!!! read more

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Woke up early during our stay at the Sebastian (the hotel that Leonora is located in) and was blown away by this breakfast! The portions are huge so be prepared. Our server Cornelius was amazing and recommend the egg BLAT, and it was one of the best breakfasts sandwiches I've had in awhile (which is saying something because I eat a lot of them haha). I will definitely be back during my next visit to vail, whether I stay at the Sebastian or not! read more

One of the best dishes in Colorado . 7X Osso Bucco shank was abundant immence flavor with gourmet sauce Our table was beautiful for our family of 6 . Onion soup was superb . read more

We had a nice dinner here with our family. The food was wonderful and the staff was very helpful read more

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If I ever dine here again, I will have to not care about what people think and just load up on their fan biscuits. O-M-F-G, it's layered as if croissant dough was used. When served warm with their honey butter... it's death by biscuit, yep. Hubby adored the Sourdough bread too (served with the same butter), which I'm happy about, as that meant more biscuits for me! As if we didn't have enough bread, we ordered the Bone Marrow knowing it's served with more bread (toasted and crunchy). I just remember the bone marrow itself was overly salty and greasy, so not too too enjoyable, but the house made dip that came with? I was eating that by the spoonful. I think it's some kind of onion dip but really couldn't work out the rest of the yumminess. Grilled Spanish Caesar was a nice delight to be had before the main course. My seafood pasta was very seafood-y, which I loved. The noodles were even thinner than angel hair so it was perfect. Hubby's 12oz steak was half warm and half cold, kinda weird. So we sent it back. They were going to comp it but we asked them not to, didn't want them to think we were trying for free steak! After they pan-seared more, it tasted much better, especially now the sauce was more like a glaze. However, it must not have been the best cut because the meat still felt stringy. This dish wasn't worth the price tag, in our opinion. Our server kept telling every table she served that her favorite dessert was the churro. I wish I had more room to have a dough-y type of dessert. So I settled on the new Hazelnut dessert. There was nothing wrong with it, just not too impressive, perhaps it wasn't sweet enough. Overall, we still had a fantastic night here. Thank you, Leonara! read more

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Food was solid and service was great. Too bad they are closing! Next time we're in Vail this is supposed to be a Japanese steakhouse.

We just went for a large 17 person friends-and-family dinner at Leonora last night. While the food was quite good, I was disappointed by an apparent attempt to scalp us when the bill presented had a service charge of 21% on top of gratuity of 20% and a delivery fee of $5. They took the service fee off when I pointed this out, but I did not get the impression this was a random mistake. Be careful and check your bill at this place! read more

This place is expensive but man is it worth it. First off, I will always recommend Leonora because it is inside a hotel, and for that reason it is not as busy as some of the restaurants out on the Vail strip. You can come in here and get a table right away without a reservation on most weekdays. The ambiance is very nice, intimate lighting and spaced out tables giving a romantic vibe. The bar is in the middle of the restaurant which has a wine rack up the ceiling in the middle, which I find very cool. Anyways onto the important part, the food. Have been here multiple times now and think you can't go wrong with any of it. Also, apologies for the photos of half eaten dishes, but the food was so good it didn't last long enough to take good pictures. Imported burrata - fresh burrata with a delicious pesto sauce Spicy Tuna Poke - this is a must if you like raw fish. The chips they were on were seasoned with a spicy rub and the tuna was fresh and delicious Crispy Brussel sprouts - amazing. Perfectly cooked (very crispy) and seasoned Crispy calamari - very good, wasn't anything super special or different than normal calamari so might not order it again at this price point Lobster fettuccine - absolutely fantastic. Not too fishy and the pasta sauce was creamy and delicious. Will note though that there were only claws for the lobster Roasted venison loin - if you are a venison fan, definitely recommend getting this medium rare. Perfectly cooked and had a savory cherry sauce I will always recommend this place to anyone in the area and will definitely be coming back! read more

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We went to Leonora for the Igloo experience and had a great time! The igloo was super warm, and cozy with a fireplace, heater, and blankets. The experience comes with a pre selected 4-course menu including appetizers, entree, and dessert. The food was OK is reasoning for the 4 star review. The experience was absolutely incredible, but we felt the food was sub par. Perhaps if we could have chosen what we wanted off the normal menu we would have enjoyed the food more. Overall it's a great experience and we would recommend you check it out! read more

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Unimpressed. First, we had a party of two with a reservation. Showed up and was seated, just to be sat there waiting for 15 minutes for someone to come up to us. We didn't know who our waiter was, between the lady who gave us water, the gentleman who would just pop up randomly and ask if we were doing okay, to the GM filling in as our server. We thought the "fondue" was an experience but it actually was a cold sludge of cheese in a condiment bowl. This experience wasn't very Gouda to say the least. read more

Had a nice dinner here for 2. Sat just inside the side doors to the patio. Perfect fall weather, delicious tapas. We had the corn bread, peach salad, calamari and Brussels sprouts. However the piece de resistance was the Pork Belly. Slow cooked, then Sous vide then roasted for caramelization. Apparently a winner of Taste of Vail for this dish. Our meal did not disappoint. And our server was Lance, what more could you want? read more

Overall, great patio with great service, great drinks, and good food. I would say the dishes can be a little hit or miss, but I have high expectations in Vail. Top dishes: - octopus with chorizo (so much flavor and perfectly tender -- I could eat this every day) - chili crab toast (packed with tons of tender crab and just the perfect touch of chili) - lamb lollipops (little but mighty in flavor) Not so great: - fried chicken (I have no idea why this is famous or how they took the regular chicken off the menu in favor of this -- it's battered in something that literally tastes like lemon candy and I spit it right out) - coconut lobster (that coconut overpowers everything in the dish) - ahi tuna poke (the fish is fresh but I wouldn't call it a Hawaiian award-winning dish -- way too much citrus/acid) read more

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We made a reservation for Saturday night on a busy ski weekend in February 2020. The only time we could get online was 5:45 PM took it. When we arrived we took great pleasure in walking through the Sebastian hotel and enjoying the numerous paintings and sculptures which are very captivating. When we entered the restaurant the hostesses offered us a coat check which we accepted. That is a nice touch at a ski resort. We were seated at a table and noticed most of the booths were empty and when we inquired about switching to a booth they said they were all reserved. Within 45 minutes they were all full. A couple was seated next to us in a table by glass doors leading outside to a patio and within minutes they told the waiter and the host is that it was too cold to sit there. I agree I was only a few feet away and I can feel the draft coming through the door though it was not too cold for me. They move them to another table. Very courteous. I imagine this is a common complaint about this particular table so when you are making your reservation make sure you don't get seated by the door to the outside patio. Our waiter was great and we look at the menu and decided what to eat before ordering drinks. We settled on a bottle of Chardonnay. He gave us two different ones to sample and taste so we can make an informed choice. The menu is not large but it is varied. We had the baby squash ala plancha and the blistered red peppers with chili Mayo to start. Both were excellent. The squash was sliced thin and still pressed with a delicious green salsa and some lemon ricotta. It was very interesting and unique. We love unique food in this place delivered a great experience. The peppers were also delicious and prepared perfectly. The waitstaff helped one another out and more attentive but not overbearing even though they got busier and busier as meal progressed. We had the game hens for our main dish and it comes with two hands. Again, they were perfectly prepared with a crispy skin and four-game hands they were very moist. For a finish we had a great dessert of bread pudding and fresh berries. Presentation was very nice as you can see from the photograph and the texture and the flavor were again unique and different than any other that I have had in the past. Overall, it lived up to its reputation. I will certainly return. Make sure you take the time to tour the fabulous sculptures and paintings on display in the hotel. In fact, the restaurant Leonora is named after one of the featured artists Leonora Carrington. read more

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This was our favorite restaurant on our trip to Vail. We loved the boutique hotel it was in. The decor is modern mountain. We were able to sit outside, which was just lovely. We enjoyed the wine list and decided on a wine from Arizona that we had heard about but hadn't come across it yet. We really enjoyed the guaca-poke, the coconut lobster pinxo (sp?), and the paella. The elk was cooked perfectly and the sauce made it divine. The star of the show were those biscuits. We originally got them as a side for the fried chicken but realized how amazing they were. Instead of dessert, we ordered more biscuits. Wow. It's the best thing I've eaten in a long time. The staff and service were so great. I love this place. read more

Leonora is located in The Sebastian Vail hotel in the heart of Vail Village. The aesthetic of Leonora is warm and encompassing with a circular shaped dining room that focuses on an impressive glass wine tower in the center. Casey Greggs was our server and he was amazing - he had stellar recommendations throughout our meal and elevated our dining experience. We started off our meal with cocktails and had the Fire in the Attic, the Sebastian Spritz, the Leonora Gin + Tonic, and the Colorado Nights. The Fire in the Attic is made with casamigos blanco tequila, ancho reyes verde, turmeric, lime, and fire water. This cocktail had a spicy kick with notes of chili and peppercorn. The Ancho Reyes Verde (a peppery Mexican liqueur) added notes of roasted poblano. This was my favorite cocktail (& it matched my outfit lol). The Sebastian Spritz is made with ketel one grapefruit + orange blossom vodka, select bitter liqueur, and prosecco. The Sebastian Spritz was bright distinct & orange in color. The taste started sweet but ended with a pleasant bitterness. This was Jordan's favorite! For starters we had the Octopus Asador, Guaca-Poke, Spanish Grilled Skewers, and Mushroom Bolognese. The Octopus Asador is made with red potatoes, garlic, and chorizo. This recipe was a smart Spanish-inflected cooking of octopus. The grilled octopus had a slightly smoky flavor and was delightfully meaty. The octopus had a textured, chewy coarseness to it and the chorizo and potatoes added some rustic and country-like flair to the dish. The Guaca-Poke is made with big eye tuna, ginger, radish, and tortilla chips. The big eye tuna was nice and fresh. The radish added spice, crisp, and a bit of bitterness to this starter. The Guaca-Poke (Ahi Poke Guacamole) was a refreshing summer snack. The Spanish Grilled Skewers (which we had an assortment of) were made with King Crab with garlic herb butter, Coconut Lobster with passionfruit thai chili and Elk Heart with anticucho sauce. The Spanish Grilled Skewers (also known as Pintxos) were the epitome of Spanish street food and were our favorite starters! My favorite of the three had to be the Coconut Lobster with passionfruit thai chili - the coconut lobster combined very well with the passion fruit sauce and I loved the crunchy texture of this skewer. The Mushroom Bolgnese is made with rigatoni, marinara, parmesan, and lemon. This bolognese was vegetarian but that certainly didn't take away from the rich-tasting mushroom bolognese sauce. The sauce was meaty (without being made of meat lol), savory and completely delicious. The mushrooms, marinara and aged parmesan amplified each other to create an amazing depth of flavor. For entrees we had the Black Pepper Lamb Chops, the 10oz Wagyu Manhattan, the Chili Crab Toast, Grilled Vegetables and the Campfire Elk Chop The Black Pepper Lamb Chops are made with beluga lentils, caramelized yogurt, and rosemary crumb. The lamb chops were grassy, well-balanced and had a nice overall flavor. I particularly enjoyed the zest the caramelized yogurt added to the chops. The lamb chops were one of my favorites of the meal - big thanks to Casey for the wonderful suggestion! The 10oz Wagyu Manhattan is made with shishitos, demi glace, and horseradish aioli. The 10oz Wagyu Manhattan was good and the demi glace was rich and glossy. The meat was a bit undercooked (more rare than medium-rare) but the boys still enjoyed it. The Chili Crab Toast is made with jumbo lump crab, sourdough, avocado, and orange chili mayo. The delicate, sweet flavor of the crab teamed well with the Asian taste of the chili. The orange chili mayo was the star of this dish and was sweet, citrusy and had some spice - overall supremely satisfying. The grilled vegetables were a special request as my friend is a vegetarian - the chef was wonderful enough to oblige! The 14oz Campfire Elk Chop is made with parsnip purée, cast iron potatoes, river bear bacon, and alpine berry jus. The Elk Chop was clean and slightly sweet. The meat was tender but a bit undercooked. For dessert we had the Dulce De Leche Churros and the Flourless Chocolate Decadence Layer Cake. Leonora's Dulce De Leche Churros are toasty caramel-filled churros coated generously in cinnamon sugar. These fresh homemade churros were SINFUL. The churros had an addictive, sugary crisp exterior with a soft inside that was filled with warm melted caramel. We inhaled our first order and immediately ordered a second. Truly no churro I've ever had compares. We won't be able to go to Vail without stopping by Leonora & getting the churros - they are THE BEST. We also had the Flourless Chocolate Decadence Layer Cake was all about pure, rich, glorious dark chocolate. We could tell this cake was made with really good chocolate because we got some inherently fruity and earthy notes. The cake was fudgey in texture with a bit of airiness. The brown butter financier and caramelia mousse imparted gentle notes of caramel and toffee. read more

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Such a wonderful experience. The food was excellent and the waiter was very good. We had the salmon, osso buco and the trout.

A truly awesome experience dining at Leonora this morning. Our brunch could not have been more perfect, our server Stephen went above and beyond to ensure we had the best meal and encounter at this restaurant. It was the most amazing combination of fine dining and comfortable atmosphere. I could also rave about our meal and memosas but the service is what made this a five star experience! read more

Leonora - Salmon Benedict - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Great food & great service!! The peanut butter pie stole the show, but everything was really delicious. Loved our cocktails too! read more

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So I started my review after drinks (excellent dirty martini) and appetizer (Prime rib nachos). Our waitstaff Zach was simply the best. He recommended the nachos. He brought extra olive juice for my martini and held off entering our sandwich as we had asked him to phase our courses. Seeing we were getting stuffed after our nachos, he brought the pizza (Pear and Prosciutto) and canceled the sandwich. The pizza was delicious! We may just come back tomorrow. read more

Leonora - Beautiful day with a beautiful man - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

this would have to have been the worst meal ever in Vail, the restaurant was closed for a private function so our group of 6 were put into an annex room with no atmospher, really bad service and average food. Two of the guest were celebrating an anniversary & another guest a birthday. it was a tot disappointing night and a 20% service charge was mandatotally added which I would not have paid. read more

Breakfast is pretty basic in the US. Eggs, meat, sweet breads, right? Somehow Leonora makes wonderful synergies from those blocks. The power breakfast with egg whites, chicken, spinach and more is one such dish. The meal is tasty, filling, and energizing. Their take on huevos rancheros is fantastic, with a red sauce and black been combo that is straight up addictive. If you are driving to the Sebastian, valet parking is comp'd when dining at Leonora. Hopefully you are just riding so you can enjoy bottomless mimosas. read more

Leonora - Huevos Sebastianos - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Great service and excellent wine list. We had some trouble with the online reservation so had to call.

It took more than 1.5 hours to get our food, then appetizers and meals came out all at once. My kids and my friends kids were at another table and their order was never put in. When I spoke to the manager he was a smart ass and didn't apologize until I put him in his place. I rarely complain at restaurants, and never send food back, but this was absolutely horrible, the positive is that the food was great, everything else was terrible. read more

Loved Leonara. Frequent visitors to Vail but our first time here. We'll be back! Excellent service by McKenna. read more

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I had an incredibly hard time booking a Saturday night reservation for this restaurant. Yet, I was determined because of the Yelp reviews. The numbers on Yelp and the website direct you to the hotel concierge. This desk is not manned all the time. So if you are trying to get a reservation before the restaurant opens then you have to speak with someone at the concierge or hotel lobby desk. Everyone was incredibly helpful. While flying into Denver, multiple people helped set up my reservation by taking a credit card to hold it. This is the trend in Vail with large parties (6+) and you will get charged per person if cancelled. Our desserts were discounted for the small trouble I encountered setting up the reservation. Unnecessary but definitely a nice touch! The service and food was on point. Our waitress kept up with seven starving guests throwing tapas orders at her. We ordered a large format bottle of Caymus and enough food to taste almost everything on the menu while satisfying our appetites. Multiple staff members would help pre-bus our table and satisfy requests. We got one of each desert except for the key lime pie. Amazing! The evening was finished off with a group picture by the grand staircase. We were even able to valet our Escalade with the hotel valet service. Very convenient due to the far away parking lot and dropping temp. So worth it! If you're looking for a nice dinner after a long day of skiing, this restaurant hits the mark! 10/10 read more

Leonora - Large table next to the wine room. Enjoying the large format bottle of Caymus before all the tapas came. - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Located inside The Sebastian, lunch at Leonora was offered as part of a spa package that I purchased. Included in my lunch package was a $30 credit and a glass of Proseco or a Bloody Mary. Normally, I would choose Proseco, but with the elevation at 8,200 feet, I have to stay away from alcohol and chose instead a Virgin Bloody Mary. Because I was ordering near closing time of 2pm, I ordered my food and drink to go. My food arrived quickly, but I was disappointed that my Virgin Bloody Mary didn't come with those fancy picks (shrimp, olive, celery, etc.) listed on their brunch menu. Reminding me of the taste of menudo (Mexican Tripe Soup) the texture of the Hawaiian Sunfish was tougher than I would like and the fish would have benefited from more marinating time as I liked the sauce, but not the overall dish. Moreover, the dish was supposed to have sweet potato according to the menu. Service was good, but food was just ok. read more

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We stayed at the Sebastian and had to come back to Lenora for breakfast. The food is really good and filling. We also stopped in one night for a night cap. Bryant was behind the bar and made us some awesome cocktails. He was very well versed in the menu and was very knowledgeable about the cocktails. Bryant definitely has a great personality and made the experience fun. I highly recommend stopping in for food or just cocktails. read more

Leonora - Sebastian Special Hot chocolate - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Had a wonderful dinner. Excellent ambiance and service. The food is superb. Loved the octopus and pork belly. The lobster Mac and cheese is sinful. Highly recommend. read more

Leonora - Excellent wine list. Selection available for all price points. Some great hidden gems on their list. - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Great tapas place inside the Sebastian hotel in vail village. We ordered a variety of tapas, favorites included the Brussel sprouts, the nugs and chorizo egg roll. For the dessert the churros were amazing- full of cinnamon and something gooey like caramel. A great and upscale experience read more

First time dining at Leonora, located in the Vail Sebastian Hotel. We dined there with a group of 6 people, and shared a good portion of the menu. The food is fun, creative, locally sourced delectable food. Fabulous and helpful service, with great recommendations. Highly recommend!! read more

Pros: - very accommodating when we came early for the reservation - service was fast and friendly - crab toast and biscuits were good Cons: - dishes noticeably too saucy and oily (shishito peppers and trout for example) - menu didn't indicate how food was prepared, a lot of unexpectedly fried dishes (lobster skewer and octopus dish for example) - quality of food does not meet expectation indicated by price. Dishes sounded better on menu then reality Overall: - unimpressed and would not return but greatly appreciate the kind and fast service read more

Dining here in the outdoor igloo on January 4 turned out to be a fantastic experience! I was nervous at first because I believed my husband and I would be too cold in the igloo, but we found the igloo very warm and comfortable. The pre-fixed menu food was excellent. I really appreciated that each course had a vegetarian option as that is my preference and they even provided almond milk with dessert when I asked. Staff were very attentive and accommodating. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience! read more

We celebrated our birthdays here and it exceeded our expectations! The service was amazing-Devlyn was sweet and attentive. We ordered several items to share and they were all fantastic. Favorites were: Brussel sprouts, shishito peppers, coconut crusted lobster. The cocktails were also unique and delicious. We'll be back! read more

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It was the perfect girls night out spot. Loved every single thing of Leonora!!! The ambience was amazing. The cocktails were great. We sat the bar and tried several appetizers. Our favorite was the grilled octopus. They were very attentive with us. read more

I had breakfast here before going on an early morning outing on Sunday. Fast and courteous service! The coffee and OJ came as soon as I ordered. The wait staff is smart enough to sense what you need instead of running off without asking if you need something or are ready to order. Kind of hard to describe other than they seemed to be more than a few IQ points above the norm. Beautiful and comfortable dining room. Dramatic wine storage unit in the middle of the bar. Oh, and the food was very good. I had a nice salmon and asparagus crepe (lox, grilled asparagus, spinach, hollandaise) read more

Leonora - Dramatic interior. - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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One of the most overall fantastic restaurant experiences we've ever had. Cocktails were unbelievable, food was better, service was best. Amazing atmosphere and all around a wonderful night. Do NOT skip the venison! read more

The food was great! I loved the lamb shank and the vegetarian curry dish. The tapas were very good too (brussel sprouts, octopus). The service was excellent, very nice server and amazing sommelier Garrett!! The ambiance was very warm and cozy. I would definitely come back to Leonora. I highly recommend it! read more

Throughout our stay in Vail, we had breakfast here 4 times and dinner 3 times. The food is beyond amazing. The service is the best and seating is so nice! The consistency in food is incredible. We met one of the chefs, who's so nice and welcoming. 5 stars. read more

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What a great experience! Dinner was delicious and the service even better! Jeremy, our server was outstanding. So very attentive and helpful. His recommendation were so good. Looking forward to visiting Leonora again next month. read more

Great food, ambience and service! We had the tuna poke, veggie tacos, crispy brussell sprouts, short ribs, salmon and then got adventurous and tried the elk heart and rabbit pappardelle. Everything was delicious (well, some of us were a little less enthusiastic about the elk and rabbit dishes - lol). Worth a trip while in Vail for sure. read more