**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.

We were seated quickly and the staff was excellent. Our server, Kylie, was amazing. She was…read morefriendly, gave food and drink suggestions, discussed ingredients and what to expect from the flavors, and made us feel welcome. Other employees helped with service, including clearing plates and inquiring if we needed anything. The restaurant is definitely number one at customer service and I loved how everyone worked together. Even though the restaurant was busy, we did not feel lost in the shuffle. It was clean and inviting. They offered an array of choices, so there would be something for everyone if you decide to dine here. The food was good, preparation and display were done carefully, but the taste was overall just ok. The appetizers we chose were Warm Pimento Cheese, which was mildly flavorful, but good, and Prime Beef Carne Apache, which had no flavor at all. The main courses we chose included a pork dish and a chicken dish. The chicken had great flavor, but was placed on a bed of potato wedges which were not all completely cooked through. We felt this took away from the overall dish. The accompanied sauce made with yogurt and poppyseed did not add any flavor to the dish. The pork dish had great flavor. The drinks accompanying the food were made well and tasty. The kids menu has an array of choices as well, and our choice of macaroni and cheese was a hit! We ended with a frozen snicker bar dessert that tasted exactly like a frozen snickers bar. Overall, we had a very nice evening and would definitely visit again.

The 4th star here can be accredited to the short rib Mac and cheese. Absolutely hit the spot after…read morea long day of skiing, and haven't found another dish like it in Vail. A little bit secluded from the rest of Vail Village, but easily accessible with the Vail shuttles. Would definitely go back.

Our waiter, Kawena, was incredibly attentive and so kind. As locals, we can attest to the truly…read moreoutstanding service we received here and will be back for not only the wings and happy hour deal, but for the service as well!

We had a 6:30 reservation and were seated promptly at 6:30. Gabi, our server was very friendly and…read moreprompt getting our drink order back to the table. I started with a small crock of French onion soup which was very flavorful and refreshingly light on the salt. The entrees came out in perfect time and temperature. We both had the filets cooked medium rare with mine served Oscar. Each steak was cooked as ordered and tasted exactly as we had hoped...delicious!... and the amount of crab meat on my steak was heaping to say the least. The side of brussel sprouts was very good as well. Overall, though I agree this isn't necessarily "fine dining", the service and the food was excellent. We would definitely eat here again.

Vail Chophouse has a classic mountain-steakhouse atmosphere--warm, lively, and perfect for warming…read moreup after a day on the mountain. The service is friendly and was attentive initially but slowed when it came time to box up leftovers and leave, we waited a while for the check. The food we had was solid and satisfying. We were craving soup and the French Onion Soup hit the spot! It was so much more flavorful than the Slow Cooked Pork Shank, which was good, just bland for my taste and I typically think a lot of food we eat is over-seasoned. The manhattan cocktail was well made, especially if you enjoy something strong and straightforward. Portions are on the larger side, which was good since it is on the pricier end as expected for the location and the resort atmosphere.

They brought back the games! This place has always been a staple for a good affordable…read moreplace to grab a bite and a beer. They took away the pool tables and foosball a few years ago ... mistake. But they're back! (Still need Buck Hunter back though) Glad to have our place to shoot pool for shots back!

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

Lancelot is cozy and inviting -- warm lighting, lively energy, and a staff that made us feel…read moregenuinely welcome. We came in later in the evening specifically for the prime rib, and although we were initially told it was sold out, he came back and told us they have one left, they made it happen! Tender and full of flavor with a generous cup of fries! The au jus was spot-on, exactly what you want with a great cut of beef. We also had crème brûlée with espresso. And the service was so wonderful, a shot of limoncello found its way to our table. Service was so friendly and attentive especially for us coming in so close to closing time. It's a must visit when in Vail. Just make sure to make a reservation if you're going during prime time -- it fills up fast for good reason.

The appetizers came out very quickly and were all delicious, so our expectations started to rise…read more However, our entrées took close to an hour to come out, which was very frustrating. All of the dishes were decent, but the prime rib--which I expected to be the highlight of the meal--turned out to be EXTREMELY tough. I struggled to slice it even with a steak knife, and it was also quite flavorless. I ended up leaving most of it unfinished, as shown in the photo. I had hoped the server would ask if anything was wrong with the dish after seeing so much of it left on the plate, but he didn't. Considering the quality, the prices were on the higher end. I'd recommend going somewhere else if you don't want to experience the worst prime rib dinner.

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.

We had dinner at Russell's in Vail last weekend. We had a reservation and were sat immediately…read more Bowen was our server and she was excellent! Very attentive and friendly. We were never left waiting for service. Bowen brought water right away and took our drink orders. I ordered a dirty Martini which was made perfectly. Cold, filled to the rim and balanced correctly. Everyone else seamed to like their cocktails. We ordered the warm Parker house rolls for the table. They were warm & delicious. Three of us ordered filets cooked medium. The others ordered trout, wiener schnitzel and the ribs. Everyone said their filet's were cooked correctly but all needed seasoning. The béarnaise sauce was light and tasty. The trout was good, ribs were good but not fall off the bone. The other person didn't care for the Wiener schnitzel. The spatzle was hard and crunchy. No flavor. None of us understood the side of scalloped potatoes and broccoli. The scalloped potatoes seamed like they came from a box. Then a few pieces of broccoli thrown on the plate. Not what you would expect from an expensive restaurant. For dessert, we ordered the banana puddin' panna cotta. This was honestly terrible. The key lime tart was refreshing and tasty. Although Russell's is a nice restaurant and our server Bowen was excellent, the food is not on par with the prices.

First Time SIT: if…read moreyou can request it to be along the perimeter where you can view the beautiful trees and creek. FOOD: the bread, Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, and Cowboy Ribeye was delicious and executed well. It was just enough food for our family of 4.

My husband and I stopped in for a quick dinner this evening. Let me just say, this is one of the…read morebest burgers I've had in forever. Paired with the truffles fries, it was a delight. I got the wedge salad, and it was fantastic. Just know the dressing is a little on the zesty side if you order it. So excited!

Located right at Vail Village. Walking friendly if you live at hotels close by. Great food and…read moreservice. The ambience is classy but "relaxed". The best dish was the ribeye. Done to perfection! Kid friendly (with coloring paper and crayons) and has kids menu for $20-25 (mini steaks were cute!). Reasonably priced and huge portions. Overall highly recommend for a great meal and considering it was in Vail, the pricing was relatively reasonable :)

We were staying down the street from The Four Seasons and wanted to pop in for a drink after dinner…read moreat the Remedy Bar. We walked in and it appeared to be a quiet night, we could see the bar was pretty empty. The hostess asked if we were staying at the hotel and we said no, we were dropping by for cocktails and wished to sit outside. She told us we could sit inside at a couch area by the entrance. One of our friends walked through the bar and noticed the fire pit seating areas were available and asked a server if we could sit there instead. She looked at us and said she would have to ask the hostess if any were available. Clearly they were and they didn't want our group sitting there for some reason. The bar was practically empty so not sure what the issue would be, perhaps it was because we were not hotel guests. After not getting back to us we just sat ourselves outside. Our server was Nivas. Nivas was not overly friendly but she was attentive. We ordered a couple rounds of cocktails. They were pricy but good. The fire pit tables are very nice. If you can sit outside at a fire pit I would recommend doing so.

Remedy Bar at the Four Seasons in Vail was such a lovely experience. The space itself felt light,…read moreairy, and relaxed. Such a relaxing but chic spot to enjoy a meal after being out in the mountains. Our waitress was not overbearing and gave us enough time between bites to take it all in. She also made sure we got the full experience with the hot chocolate to marvel at its glory! The food was excellent, but the butternut squash soup was truly outstanding. It had a beautiful natural sweetness with a subtle hint of apple that made the flavor feel layered and comforting, and the pepitas added the perfect little crunch. It was one of those dishes you keep thinking about after you leave. We also ordered the hummus, which tasted incredibly fresh and crisp, light, bright, and perfectly refreshing alongside the richer dishes. But the real star of the experience was the hot chocolate. It was absolutely decadent and comforting, easily one of the best cups of hot chocolate I've ever had. Rich, smooth, and the perfect treat in a snowy Vail setting. Overall, Remedy Bar delivers a beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, and a cozy mountain-luxury experience. I would absolutely recommend stopping in if you're visiting Vail.

I want to give kudos for a very friendly, attentive staff. However, the cheese fondue dinner was a…read morecomplete disappointment. The amount of fondue was absolutely paltry, especially given it was supposed to serve two people and cost $80. We had a nearly full basket of bread remaining after eating all the cheese. They also provided boiled potatoes and blanched vegetables to dip in the cheese along with dried fruit but that only made the meager cheese situation worse. It was more appetizer sized and even the fondue itself was bland and lackluster with no flavors of kirsch, wine, or other seasonings. We had to go somewhere else to actually get dinner. I appreciate the waiter discounting our meal to try and make up for it. The portions of the other entrees looked good so maybe go here for those and skip the fondue.

This quaint restaurant felt like you were right in the Alps even down to the servers uniforms. I…read morehad the Alm Pasta Sudtirol (pesto pasta) as my entree. It was tasty, but I had a bit of buyer's remorse when I saw the other's dishes. I had a bite of the Schweinshaxe (pork shank) and Resi's Schnitzel which were both delicious. Some of the table was still hungry after our entrees, so we ordered some Bratwurst Bites and Pretzel to top off the meal. To finish, we had the chocolate fondue. Overall, it was a great meal in Vail Village.