Had lunch with a vendor rep during a meeting in Vail and it was great. The bartenders were terrific while we waited and our lunch was excellent. Started with oysters that were really fresh and the split a couple of things. Would definitely go back. Sat out side with the stream going by. Ambiance doesn't get much better than that. All in all a great afternoon. read more

Updating this review because we ended up back there for a second night in a row, which is unusual for us and was kind of an accident, but I'm so glad we did. We enjoyed our food even more this time, and the vibe and service are both immaculate. How can a simple rotisserie chicken salad with fried artichokes taste so damn good? My husband had some sort of delicious and very flavorful mahi-mahi. We are big fans now and will definitely be back on our next visit. read more

Mountain Standard - and grits - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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We were really looking forward to trying this place based on a friend's review, but unfortunately had a somewhat disappointing experience as far as service with the manager. It's a loud and busy popular place. Our party of four was seated right away with our reservation on a Saturday evening. Our waiter was very polite and when we asked about wines, he said he wasn't too familiar with them and said he would be happy to grab his manager, who is a sommelier. We said it wasn't necessary, but he was so gracious and said he would grab her. The manager on duty came to our table 15 minutes later and surprisingly was curt and disinterested when we only asked a couple questions to help us chose our wine. We felt like we were a bother to ask questions to someone that is supposed to be trained to be skilled in wine theory and table-side service. The grilled mahi mahi and the Angus steak both had great flavor and the meal itself was delicious, but the experience with the somm/manager on duty had us disappointed when we left. read more

Top 10 burger. A little on the pricey side but it's vail. No sweet potato fries was my only critique.

Three stars representing average/above average. I'd do 3.5 if I could. Very good service and cool ambiance but if you don't love bacon then your menu choices are limited. Maybe that's their thing (in which case ignore this review) but if menu planning was up to me I'd tone it down a bit and reduce the number of meat on meat dishes. Again though, service was very good and our server made sure to accommodate a rare food allergy in our party. I'd go back but it wouldn't be my top choice in Vail Village. read more

Love coming here, bone marrow is always something good to order as a group then ask for the bone marrow shot! Lunch or dinner this place is great, they have a solid menu and it's a decent price for Vail. They're Colorado casual and have a lot to offer! read more

One of the best place to eat in Vail, we have a great experience there, service, ambiance all great. The food was incredible! I really recommend the bone marrow! Love it I will be back for sure! read more

I came here for dinner while staying in Vail to enjoy hiking for the summer. We were seated outside on the patio and the view of the river was beautiful! They had an interesting menu with good options and decent pricing. I will say that there aren't many vegetables on the menu (no sides) so something to keep in mind if you're trying to be veggie focused. I will say that the service to our table in particular was slow when the tables around us seemed to be getting attention. However I know they were busy so perhaps we were just being given time. The food was really good and I'd recommend a stop in. read more

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Great atmosphere. Had a lovely table right by the open window. The oyster shooters and oysters were fabulous. I wish they had a few more cocktails to choose from. I tried the Alebrije and it tasted like a fireball shot. So do what you want with that information.... Overall, highly recommend the place. read more

Mountain Standard - Oysters ! - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Best restaurant in the village! Very friendly staff and incredibly good food. Love the rotating menu

One of the best meals we had in Vail! The pimento cheese dip, wedge salad and cheeseburger were all delicious!! Our waiter was also very attentive and made sure we were taken care of the entire meal. The restaurant is in a great location right by the river, so try to get a table by the window. This is definitely our favorite spot to return when in town. read more

Mountain Standard - The Standard Wedge - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Great restaurant with good food, drinks and service. My husband and I came twice during our trip and they did not disappoint. Thank you for the great service and quality chefs! read more

Let's just talk about the downside, since it shows the standard by which they treat their customers and staff. First, charging a 3% fair wage fee, simply shows that they do not want to take full responsibility for providing fair wages and benefits and that they want to show prices that are not fully priced out. Take full responsibility for the costs of your business and your employees. Their wages and benefits should not be the subject of junk fees, like getting more leg room on a flight. Second, when an employee mistakenly fills the glass you had the last 30% of your cider with water, their should be an adjustment to the customers bill. Third, when a customer asks for a plain biscuit to go with their leftovers and you sell a biscuit with ham for $3/each, how much more trouble did it make for you to charge $6 for an unadorned biscuit. These 3 examples tell it all about the standards used at Mountain Standard. read more

Another delicious meal at our favorite place in Vail. The pork short rib had a mild smoked flavor with a decadent pork siu. Loved the experience and the service was delicious!! Will be back. read more

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Cute location. Great ambiance. It's a little hard to fine, but it's facing the water. The mahi mahi and trout were great. Novel and complex flavor combinations. read more

Mountain Standard - Hot trout - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Pimento Cheese dip to start then onto the short ribs for dinner. Both dishes were exceptional and I highly recommend both to anyone!! By far one of my favorite restaurants in Vail!! read more

Mountain Standard - Short Ribs - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Need to bring back the shrimp and grits. Best bartenders in town. Although owned by the same folks who own Sweet Basil - but without the arrogant staff. Ate there for three decades and SB just keeps getting worse. This is the place now. Great ambience and location. read more

This is one of the quintessential Vail necessities! A "rustic tavern" located near Gore Creek, Mountain Standard is quite the fancy dining spot for an intimate date night or large-scale family affair. The atmosphere is elegant but not overtly ostentatious, and there's a great view of the kitchen, complete with chefs that could be straight out of FX's "The Bear", whooping and hollering if you order some sort of special food item that I couldn't quite decipher. The items on the menu might seem simplistic from their condensed descriptions but they are presented in such a wholly original way, injected with a fresh creative spin that reflects the signature style of this restaurant. The Spinach n Artichoke Dip, for instance, is like nothing you've had anywhere else. The mocktails were refreshingly unique. The main entree's portions are the perfect size despite the trompe l'oeil illusory "objects may be larger than they appear" exhibition when first glancing at your plate, not to mention delicious. And I would personally suggest the Snickers Ice Cream Bar to really top it all off. Mountain Standard is definitely a 'Vail standard' in my book, just make sure to arrive early if you plan on going for dinner, as this place fills up rather fast, and for good reason! read more

Delicious burger! I just got that and the onion rings but it was quality. I imagine everything here is pretty solid read more

Mountain Standard - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

This place was so good! And our service was 10/10!! My only complaint is that it was so so loud inside. But apart from that, it was an amazing meal! First off, Charles and Daniel were amazing servers! So nice, helpful and fun! I was not very excited by the cocktails list but Charles said I could just tell him what I like and the bartender would make me something. The drink they made me was SO good! It was mezcal with some fruit and some spice. It was amazing! Wish I knew what it was... Food: -LOVED the Grilled Avocado and Pistachio dip -The Buttermilk and Sea Salt Biscuits were incredible (obsessed with their pepper jelly) -Warm Pimento cheese was delicious -I did not like the Wagyu Picanha steak but I did love the Japanese street corn it came with Definitely maje a reservation and eat here in Vail! Definitely one of the best in the area! Will definitely keep going back! read more

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We came to MS for our 19th wedding anniversary and everything from start to finish was superb!! The service from Mike was excellent and the food was out of this world...starting with three incredibly crafted cocktails and apps, to the duck that was one of the best meals I've ever had... seriously!! And to end with the tiramisu... unbelievable!!! Bon appetite! read more

Great service, Great food and drinks! The atmosphere is cool too especially after skiing or snowboarding.

Great food, they always have different type of food, nothing boring. I like their service, we are never able to get reservations but we grab seats at the bar. The bartenders are always friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is sophisticated casual. A good all around spot in Vail. read more

Mountain Standard - Smoked Short Rib Char Siu - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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A gem for sure! Ambiance is nice. Modern yet cozy. Wouldn't be good for a young family, and could be considered a tad loud. But we had a very nice evening here. Service was excellent-shout out to Christine for fitting us in without a reservation, and great help from Matthew too. Simple greens salad was nice. The short rib dish was INSANEEEE. Also had bites from the rotisserie chicken entree which was over the top incredible too. 100/100. read more

Mountain Standard - Smoked Short Rib Char Siu - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

The server told me they are on their 75th menu iteration in 7 years. That's awesome - and tells you a lot about their desire to perfect the offerings. The salads were more than standard - and showed they have amazing produce relationships providing them ingredients at the peak of freshness. The onion rings were fantastic and the short rib was complex - they put some hours in on the braise for certain. The peel and eat shrimp won't worth the mess and effort. You better get in front of that res if you plan on eating there on a weekend - as all of Vail is trying to get in. The wine list is highly cultivated and attractively priced. Server was a pro - need a little improvement on teamwork and bussing plates. Expect a great experience. read more

Mountain Standard - Sea Smoke tastes so good when it hits your lips. - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Stopped in for lunch with my partner and dog! Staff was super friendly and accommodating to us. It was a very delicious lunch! We would definitely recommend this spot for anyone stopping in Vail. read more

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Wow wow wowww. Make the reservation and go check this place out. Worth every penny, from the atmosphere, impeccable service and of course the food. This place did not disappoint. Chip and dip appetizer was a nice size and flavor. I had the prawns and muscles and the it was so so good and very fresh. My SO had the braised short rib which basically melted in your mouth. Would love to come back for more! read more

A. M. A. Z. I. N. G! The staff is incredibly personable and friendly, service is very pleasant! The food is top notch, the best meal we've had in a very long time. Yes, quarantine, though we live in downtown Chicago and it ranks higher than many of our hotspots. We plan on returning in our future visits to Vail! read more

Mountain Standard - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

I travel a lot for work. I am thankful to have a job that allows me to travel and enjoy many fine dining restaurants. It's unusual that I leave a review when I have a good experience (I've probably left a few negative ones when I thought others needed to know). I always try to ask the locals where the best restaurants are when I can. An employee of the hotel I am staying at actually recommended Mountain Standard. I just don't even know how to describe how amazing this restaurant was. 1. The food was over the top good. Comfort foods, classic american. Everything on the menu looked so good I had to try a lot of things. The pimento cheese topped with bacon jam....wow. If you're a cheese lover this is a can't miss for you (and if you like bacon you'll think you wnet to heaven). If you think a wedge salad can't be better than the other 30 you've had at other amazing restaurants....you're wrong. The Waygu steak was over the top. I'm probably going back tomorrow night because I didn't get to try some of the other dishes that are my go-to's at other places. 2. The drinks are on point. At restaurants I'm typically a bourbon guy. I love an old fashioned. I love nice bourbons. Their old fashioned was perfection. Very nice selection of bourbons. I will also point out that I was super impressed with their scotch selection. I go to a lot of nice bars with 14 year Balvenie. It's very rare that I see a 21 year Balvenie. If you like clear liquors I can't help you. I saw Titos and know that's decent but I'm guessing the selection of those have equally as preferable options to the scotches and bourbons....I'm the kind of guy that likes his classics but I like them to be amazing...this was certainly the right bar for me. Also there was a PRETTY nice wine selection....not like a book of wines but a good selection of basic wines that anyone would like if you're in the mood for wine. 3. The people were so nice and accomodating without being negative. As I travel alone a good bit I enjoy sitting at the bar and people watching, meeting other people sitting up there. Usually they push you along at the hostess stand and tell you to stand until you can grab a seat from someone getting up. Here they will actually put you in line and reserve you a seat at the bar. This was great. I could just stand back and have a drink to chill until they called me over to my seat. I thought that this was a great service. You don't see it much. 4. The atmosphere was very welcoming. As a visitor you don't always know how you should dress going to nicer restaurants. There were guys in cuffed shirts and some in t-shirts. It was very laid back but in a classy sort of way. Such a great mix of people. That also makes me want to mention that I thought what you get for your money at this restaurant was pretty good too! When I look at the cost of dining at a restaurant I don't just look at the cost of the food and drinks but I also look at what the experience is worth. This was a great experience. Basically, I liked this place a little....go enjoy. You can thank me afterwards. read more

Super fun and homey feeling restaurant! Both the restaurant and the staff themselves are so inviting and welcoming. Great views of the surrounding snow and right in the middle of so much to do. With all this said, the star of the show is definitely the food! Hands down the best chili I've ever had in my life. The entree was easily just as good. Such a creative menu, with very delicious additions to make a simple dish into a masterpiece. Brad, the server that took care of me was a mastermind with the menu. Explaining that they have close to 100 different menus due to the seasonality! However, I trusted him, told him what I liked, and boy did he not miss. Absolutely sold me on the food and rightfully so. Ps try the Blueberry Pie. Another recommendation from Brad, and wow! As someone who travels every week for work throughout the United States, and eats very well all over, I can confidently say that Mountain Standard is one of the best restaurants that I've ever been too. Between the hospitality, ambiance, and food. Can't wait to come back to Vail! read more

The ambiance was wonderful, service attentive and good was delicious. I would recommend highly!

Low on oxygen, hydration depleted, and in need of sustenance, I stumbled into mountain standard. Everyone my group was excited at the menu, and at a quick glance I was afraid they wouldn't have anything I could eat on my keto diet. Boy was I wrong. The first thing I found where the Chicharrón, which were so good Don Quixote read more

My wife and I came here and were blown away at the quality of the food and atmosphere of the place. The burger is world-class, and the cocktails are unique and incredibly tasty. We were very sad to have visited Mountain Standard on the last day of our vacation; I would have eaten here several times during the week had we done so at the beginning of the week! read more

Mountain Standard - Standard wedge and Hazy IPA - New American Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Wow, what a complete disappointment. The food was burnt or overcooked. Service was slow and the only people having a good time were the cooks/servers in the kitchen who were (drinking?) and boisterous. We went here because of the good reviews - must have been a different chef because everything we ordered was just off - seasoning, the cook of the meat and sawdusted carrots. Yuck. This review was for our visit in July for dinner. read more

In a time where it's hard to find service staff, this place and their staff blew us away. The only thing better than their Amazing service, is their food. Even their onion rings (which I was expecting just to be normal) were killer. The flavor profile of everything was off the chart. When the kids rate the Super Cheesy Mac as top 5 dishes ever, and another kids gets Wagyu Picanha Steak, you know the kids are getting spoiled here. The flavors this place delivers makes it a must visit. read more

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One of the upscale restaurants in Vail. Our experience here was great. The server was very helpful with giving us her favorites and recommended some options that were also really good. Came here with two others and was instantly seated. With Covid several restaurants in Colorado are open for patio dining and carry out only, so we were pleased to see that in door dining was available. The restaurant has a quaint feel. Dim lighting and a great view into the kitchen to see the masterminds put our meals together. The only downside to eating here is trying to find parking close enough to the restaurant. I feel like the portion sizes to price ratio was on the smaller end. read more

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MENU MISREPRESENTATION! We came in for the "Whole Rainbow Trout" which is listed on their menu as "family style" for $75. We were told that it could feed a family of 4. We were only 2 people, and when the dish arrived, it was a big dish full of greens, we had to search for the fish under the leaves. Turns out it was 1 skinny little filet of trout, instead of the "Whole Rainbow Trout" that is on the menu. We called the manager over, and he says that's how it is, and asked what we wanted. We said we wanted the other half of the trout, since they didn't serve the whole trout. He said he couldn't do that, but could do something with the check. He brings us a check with $10 deducted, so now we are charged $65 for a skinny filet of trout! He tried to blame us for the "confusion" but I said there is no confusion--you are misrepresenting the facts on your menu. Well, we are never going back, and I see that they haven't changed their menu. Still offering the "whole rainbow trout". BS!!! read more

Wow, definitely one of the best meals during our ski trip in Colorado. It's somewhat hard to find, because the entrance is actually located down by the river. Loved all the dishes here, including the smoked angus short rib (more of an entree than an appetizer), the grilled carrot salad, and the warm pimento cheese. The short rib was literally fall off the bone. Apparently it's smoked for hours beforehand. Really hearty and rich, great after working out on the slopes. The salad was also a great combination of ingredients (kale, sunflower seeds, vinaigrette) and was filling without feeling too healthy if you know what I mean. Would wholeheartedly recommend this place and hope to come back again sometime! read more

Everything was fabulous! The food, the ambience, and our server made for a wonderful evening. Can't get enough of this place!

This is our 3rd time at Mountain Standard and every time has been wonderful. Whether going for lunch or dinner we will be returning every time we are in Vail. Love the wedge salad and the Pichana Steak, the biscuits are amazing as well. read more

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