Southside Benderz

Bob's never misses. Whether you're stopping in for dinner, grabbing drinks, or watching a game,…read moreit's always a great time. The food is consistently amazing. The fries are dangerously addictive, the nachos are some of the best around, the salads are always fresh, and the grilled salmon is absolutely my favorite. Everything I've tried has been delicious. The service is just as good as the food. Kirsten is so sweet, attentive, and genuinely makes every visit feel special, and Jason is always friendly and makes fantastic drinks. Great food, great people, and a fun atmosphere. Bob's is easily one of my favorite places to go!

The food here is so good! Seriously the best bar in the area in terms of food quality and price…read more They also have some games like pool and darts for free most nights. I personally would recommend the chicken wings and Twisted Tea (or a local Colorado beer)

Hot Hawaiian Chicken

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Nashville Hot + Crispy

Benderz Burgers

3.5(24 reviews)

4.1 mi

Delicious hamburger, even more delicious ahi tuna sandwich! Casual, fast, affordable, yummy. A…read moregreat place!

We drove in from CA, tired and famished, we were greeted so kindly. We enjoyed the most freshest…read moreburgers ever! Store was clean and organized! Highly recommend

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Rocky Mountain Taco

4.8(97 reviews)

Food truck within Avon... just follow the defunct train tracks:…read more Very fresh, made to order tacos and fast! $3 per taco is a great value out here as well as some of the most delicious tacos I've had!

Such a cool spot!! Absolutely killer service and I highly recommend the Alambre and Pork tacos. For…read moresuch great tacos, the price is insane. Would come back any day!

White Chick Torta

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Craftsman Brew

4.2(311 reviews)

4.1 mi

This was our second visit to Craftsman in Edwards, and one thing hasn't changed--the food is…read moreoutstanding. This time I ordered the Schmidt Mac Burger with Parmesan Fries, while my wife had the Wagyu Reuben with a side salad. Every bite was delicious. The burger was cooked perfectly, the fries were crispy with just the right amount of Parmesan, and my wife's Reuben was loaded with flavor. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. After our meals were delivered, our server rarely checked back. We were never asked if we wanted another drink, and our water glasses sat empty long enough that we finally had to ask another server for refills. It wasn't a terrible experience, but it definitely wasn't the level of service you expect from a restaurant of this caliber. One thing to know before you go--the prices are on the higher side. My burger and Parmesan fries were around $33, so this isn't your average burger joint. That said, the quality of the food helps justify the price. Overall, the kitchen absolutely delivers, and that's why we'll be back. Hopefully this was just an off day for the service staff, because if the front of the house matched the outstanding food coming from the kitchen, Craftsman would easily earn five stars.

This place was only decent. For starters, their service was…read morepretty slow. It took them forever to get our drinks. The kids menu was very very limited. There were only four options to choose from! The food was good at least. I enjoyed my cheese pizza and the dessert was pretty good. Also, the inside of the restaurant was pretty clean, especially the bathroom. Overall, decent place and I suggest finding a brewery with a better menu.

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Soda

Northside Kitchen

4.1(1.2k reviews)

0.4 mi

Absolutely, incredible food, and service!! Our dinner was so…read morelovely. All the staff was so helpful and so nice! The food had so much flavor and came out so quickly! The ambience on top of everything is just so beautiful and simply inviting. Northside is my personal favorite restaurant in Eagle County and I highly recommend going to eat there!

So I thought it important to hear a review from a local resident who frequents this establishment…read moreregularly. I consider myself a professional diner...meaning I am out 3-4 nights a week, and Northside Kitchen is my most favorite restaurant in the Vail Valley. I usually dine at the bar where either Connor or Brandon are not only offering service with a smile, but are also welcoming everyone who walks through the door! Their custom cocktails are awesome, but I go for their insanely extensive wine by the glass menu!! Caymus, Silver Oak, Duckhorn, Quilt, and about 40 other high end wines are all offered by the glass at Northside! Both 6oz and 9oz pours are available. The dining staff, are professional, pressed, and knowledgeable about wine, food, and professional fine dining service levels. The dining room offers beautiful white linen covered in butchers paper, with the perfect level of lighting to see both the menu and the guests you are dining with. The dining room and porch are modern and clean. The menu items, created by Chef Noah Bender, are delicious! Hand cut steaks and Prime Rib are favs, but don't be afraid to try their pappardelle Bolognese or the fantastic fresh "sea to table" black cod or trout! It's dynamite! You will find the service in the dining room attentive yet not overwhelming. Northside Kitchen to me is one of the most underrated fine dining restaurants in the Vail Valley!! Definitely go give this great spot a try!!

Braised short rib with garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus and demi glace

Lobster shrimp risotto with cheesy risotto, lobster claw meat, and jumbo tiger shrimp

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Our fresh Atlantic salmon is grilled medium rare and served with roasted broccoli and a mango chutney

LAPS Bar & Grill

5.0(2 reviews)

Great drinks. Amazing view. Indoor/outdoor seating. Outdoor overlooks pool and has a fire pit. Huge…read morewindow indoors looking out at the snowy mountaintops.

I had the burger and my partner had the pork sandwich. Both were very delicious and came with…read morehomemade chips! Haven't had those in a very long time. I actually thought this was an extension from the maya restaurant but was pleasantly surprised it was not. The Maya restaurant food isn't so great. Come here for your lunch! Really enjoyed this. I recommend the froze as it is strong and deliciously refreshing. 2 delicious in a rating = 2 thumbs up!! .

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The outside Bar Grill restaurant by the pool

Taqueria No Se Hagan Bolas

It was so great to find authentic, quality, tasty Mexican flavor!! By that I mean Baja flavors…read more. these guys are killin' it!! The service was more than fine. The ambience was great for a "hole in the wall" vibe. They had four or five tables at most. But this place was LEGIT! We all had the street tacos with Carne Asada. So freakin' phenomenal! The salsa were on point! I felt like we were back in Baja California. While still enjoying the beauty of the mountains of Colorado. It's a win-win for sure! We asked the guy working that day with their name meant and the answer they gave us didn't make sense. I think they were trying to be nice. I don't care what the name means. The food is RIDICULOUSLY GOOD!

Real tacos, tortas, quesadillas, cheese fries, burritos and aquas frescas!! Service is fast but…read moredon't expect lightning speed at the lunch rush. While table seating is limited to first come first serve this is also a grab and go place with food packaged well enough to eat at home, work, the car or park. Salsa verde and roja are a must and don't leave without getting your salsa! If they have tres leche grab it before it's gone!

Barbacoa, Pastor, & Asada tacos

Chicken Tacos-always so fresh, dripping with flavor!

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Westin Lobby Bar

3.4(15 reviews)

Lobby bar at the Westin with a great view of Beaver Creek…read more We enjoyed margaritas here and the view.

My two stars go to the food and the view. The service was unfortunately abysmal tonight…read more We dined here tonight as hotel guests with two under two. We were seated at a table that already had a high chair, but it had pooled water which also had soaked the straps. I wiped up the water as best I could, but the straps were going to remain soaked for a long time. Upon asking our waiter for a new high chair, he said he would dry it off- we said the straps were soaked and he said not to worry about it, that he did this all the time. Well he dried off the chair and then covered the straps with a napkin. Sir, we needed the straps to strap our girl in! Anyway... My husband and I ordered the exact same thing- the chopped salad with salmon. Mine arrived with our daughter's pizza, and we asked if his salad was coming, and the waiter who dropped off the food said if we ordered it, yes. Umm ok. As I'm halfway through my salad, our original waiter checks in and says it should be coming. I'm now done with my salad and my toddler is done with her pizza. Waiter returns and says he's going to check with the kitchen. At this point, it's the kiddos' bedtime, so we ask them to make it to-go. Eventually the salad and the check arrive. Nothing is comped and no apologies are given. No excuses have been delivered... short staffed? Rough night? We get it! We didn't receive any reason for the delay. This could have gone SO differently if there was better communication. Upon receipt of the check, I asked if anything could be comped as my husband didn't get to eat. The waiter ended up comping his meal. I shouldn't have had to ask. So, eat, enjoy the view, anticipate poor service.

Live music

Chopped salad. Separated in order to see the avocado, bottom right, bacon... on the left. Very sad

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Old fashion- so delish!

Buffalos

3.6(55 reviews)

1.3 mi

We ate here several times during and after skiing. The food is good, service is lacking, atmosphere…read moreis nice. For such a "ritzy" and expensive place, the service is below average which I think is because they are under staffed. Hey business owners! Want a better review? Hire drink only waiters and table cleaners!! Disappointing. Refills on tea and soda is not free which is also a bummer. Foods we liked: Branzino, burgers, onion rings, chili, rolls, pretzel, and Korean chicken.

I've dined here on several occasions. They have an amazing bison burger, bison chili, and many…read moreother satisfying choices before, during, or after time on the slopes. I can't resist the bison burger. Always cooked to perfection, and the accompanying fries are crispy and just right. We also shared their buffalo wings - done perfectly, and not breaded, which I prefer. One of my friends has the Caesar with a salmon add on. It looked great as well. Service is always very good with attentiveness to filling water (gotta stay hydrated in the mountains!). Note: it's pricey, but you'll expect that if you're dining here!

Chili

Excellent local brews

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Chicken for two is enough for FOUR.

Vail Brewing Company

4.5(90 reviews)

2.9 mi

Awesome time at Vail Brewing Co! Their Marinade Hazy IPA is delicious, with a full bodied piney yet…read morecloudy semi-creamy taste. Very unique. The Gore Creek IPA is their flagship IPA, also very fresh and good. They are dog friendly both inside the brewery and in outside in the patio, epic! Our dog Milo loved it here :) We came during lunch and they had a pizza food truck outside. You can also bring your own food in. Megan the beertender was so friendly and knowledgeable, we enjoyed talking to her! Highly recommend you stop by Vail Brewing!

We stopped in to watch the game and this place was a pleasant surprise! The beers were good, with a…read morebig variety and 8 additional non alcoholic options. It was clean, atmosphere was relaxed, and service was quick and genuinely friendly.

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The beer ordering spot

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Michael H.

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6 years ago

This PLACE SHOULD BE SHUTDOWN TODAY by the health department or governors Covid19 team until there's a Covid19 vaccine. If the behavior wittnessed continues Benderz WILL be responsible for infecting local Coloradoans. We had, or attempted to have, a late lunch (230pm ish) on 4th of July. My group choose to not sit outside because it was very busy. We sat inside in the very corner of bar area... no other tables were even being used (in repeat the place was otherwise empty). Shortly after ordering... a group (obviously not from Colorado, likely NEastern accents) sat down in an otherwise empty restaurant at the chair one down from our group. We placed on our masks and asked if they would PLEASE move down a couple of chairs or better an empty table. They replied NO WAY we can't, we have more joining our group (which never happened). Over the next 15 minutes (then 45mins), the only person joining them was the a obviously intoxicated older burnett bartender. (YES an UNMASKED EMPLOYEE) Between drinks she proceeded to sit in the chair adjacent (maybe 18 inches at most) while the entire place was empty. WE MOVED far away then ordered lunches. The group including the intoxicated BARTENDER EMPLOYEE, began taunting us again... walking out of their way to and stopping to make sure they hacked over our food. Asked to speak to the owner or manager and shit hit the fan... We paid our $100's lunch without completing our meal... and left place before this umasked buddy of the bartender group began throwing punches. I'd appreciate speaking with the owner or better the Eagle County health department. THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL ESPECIALLY AS Colorado (especially mountain tourist communities) braces to avoid round 2. read more

Michael D.

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1 month ago

Do not come here. The manager Cassidy and her friends are very racists! Me and my coworkers walked into the establishment to grab a bite to eat. Cassidy and her friends looked at our black coworker and said "you need to take a bath before you come in here" that is the most disrespectful and disgusting thing to say to someone who is trying to get a bite to eat after a hard days work. I do not recommend this place to anyone and do not believe Cassidy should still be employed here. read more

Fred F.

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7 years ago

I think this place is owned by the people of NorthSide. Regardless, Benderz is great. Great food. Great service. Great prices. Great quality. Again and again delicious. read more

James M.

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9 years ago

Brought the family here for some Burgers. The food was good and at a good price. The staff were nice. Pleasant meal. Would visit again.

Paula W.

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5 years ago

The service was amazing. Our waitress was very nice and attentive! The food was AMAZING and tasty !!!! Burgers and fries especially!

Josh S.

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10 years ago

They make a great reasonably priced burger! Great service, great beer selection and nice wine list! Will definitely be back!

Bubba C.

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7 years ago

Great food - philly and tuna were awesome. Waiter was super friendly Definitely recommend. read more

B-Man T.

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6 years ago

Slow service, and cold, overcooked food, now worth the money. The waitress is a dime tho!

Francine V.

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2 years ago

Great burger. Wonderful selection of beer. Nice atmosphere and clean. Service great.

Duhh M.

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4 years ago

The burgers are perfect. Fry's are perfect. The water is perfect. Service is perfect.

Troy Z.

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3 years ago

Great burgers and quick service! Also extremely large portions and great fries!!!!!!

Hank H.

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4 years ago

Best prices in town. Great happy hour. Friendly staff.

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