There are over 70 restaurnats in Vail catering for every type of taste and budget. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.
The Wildflower®
- Accolades: DIRoNA winner; "Number one restaurant in Vail" and "Top Ten Restaurants in Colorado" according to Zagat; Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence"
- Executive Chef: Mark Chmielewski
- Location: Lodge at Vail in Vail Village
- Reservations: (970) 476-5011
Cucina Rustica®
- Offers sumptuous breakfasts and skiers' lunch buffets
- Slopeside access for quick dining breaks
- Transforms into an authentic Tuscun grill for dinner
- Chef: Charles Hays
- Location: Lodge at Vail in Vail Village
- Reservations: (970) 476-5011
Sweet Basil
- Established in 1977, this is one of Vail's finest and favorite restaurants
- The wine list continually receives the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator
- Features imaginative American entrees with Mediterranean and Asian influences
- Chef: Bruce Yim
- Location: 193 Gore Creek Drive in the heart of Vail Village
- Reservations: (970) 476-0125
LarkspurTM
- Features American cuisine with rustic French influence
- Located at the base of Golden Peak, skiers and snowboarders can take advantage of great lunch options
- Listed as a "Don't Miss while in Vail" by USA Today
- Chef: Thomas Salamunovich.
- Location: Golden Peak Lodge, 458 Vail Valley Drive
- Reservations: (970) 479-8050 or www.larkspurvail.com
Chap's Grill and Chophouse
- Colorado's only AAA Four-Diamond chophouse in Vail
- Offering Colorado lamb and game entrees
- Chef: Matt Zubrod
- Location: Vail Cascade Resort & Spa
- Reservations: (800) 420-2424.
Billy's Island Grill
- A local's favorite offering great appetizers, entrees of seafood or steaks and a big salad bar
- Check out the great deck for aprés or dinner
- Location: In LionsHead off the pedestrian Plaza.
- Reservations: (970) 476-8811
Other Suggestions
- Blue Tiger, Mediterranean and Asian tapas and sushi, (970) 476-1115
- Kelly Liken, seasonal American cuisine, (970) 479-0175
- Campo de Fiori, (970) 476-8994
- Mezzaluna, (970) 476-2281
- Terra Bistro, (970) 476-6836
- Montauk Seafood Grill, (970) 476-2601
For the Family
- Pazzo's Pizza serves breakfast lunch and dinner and has a festive atmosphere. (970) 476-9026
- The Red Lion offers something for every member of the family with a children's menu, great beer selection and live entertainment. (970) 476-7676
- Bully Ranch is a local's favorite serving true Colorado Western and barbecue, featuring everything from hand cut prime beef to veggie wraps. (970)476-5656
- West Side Cafe in West Vail offers breakfast style items served all day. Casual, relaxed atmosphere is great for families. (970) 476-7890
- Moe's Barbecue in Lionshead is home to incredible pulled pork sandwiches, chicken and more. (970) 479-7888
- Bart & Yeti's in LionsHead offers a variety of burger and sandwich options under $10. (970) 476-2754
- Vendetta's in Vail Village features pizza by the slice for less than $5 in the bar. (970) 476-5070
- Flying Burrito in LionsHead serves tasty burritos for less than $7. They're a meal by themselves. (970) 479-6356
Before You Hit the Slopes
- Starbucks is located on Bridge Street. (970)476-3561
- Covered Bridge Coffee is a great place to kick back for a fresh brewed cup of coffee before heading to the Vista Bahn, in Vail Village. (970) 479-2883
- Blizzards Deli in Vail Village is a great place to grab a burrito, latte and don’t forget their cinnamon chocolate chip scone! (970) 476-1755
- DJ's satisfies any breakfast craving, featuring everything from omelets to French toast. LionsHead. (970) 476-2336