Where to Eat in the Vail Valley – What’s Trending and Delicious
Summer never tasted so good thanks to these culinary creatives and hands-on experiences.
Let’s EAT! A Dine Local Guide On Where to Eat in the Vail Valley – Dig into this post-hike, post-bike alpine haven for European village cafes, modern seasonally influenced greats and time-honored local haunts all wrapped in Gore Range glory. Tell us what you are craving and we have an answer for you on where to eat in the Vail Valley below:
Craving Artisan cheese, global wines and a neighborhood cafe vibe?
Go To: Drunken Goat
Savor This: This Edwards lunch, happy hour and dinner spot is drawing a wide swath of fans with its handcrafted menu built around locally sourced and artisan ingredients. More than 100 varieties of decadent cheese beg to be paired with fine wines painstakingly selected by house wine experts. Sip rosé and slurp oysters during happy hour (daily 3:30-5:30pm) on the patio and ask about their take-home cheese boards and wine for your own summertime soirees.
Craving: Elevated comfort bites and a buzzy happy hour
Go To: The Fitz
Savor This: Follow locals into this iconic Manor Vail Lodge restaurant for an approachable mountain menu that hits the spot every time. This modern-day lodgey nook is family friendly (buttered noodles and chicken fingers — check!) and full of creative cocktails and local Colorado brews for the grown-ups. Catch happy hour daily 3 to 5pm and enjoy half off apps like burrata flatbread and Asian sesame chicken wings.
www.manorvail.com/dining/the-fitz/
Craving: Gorgeous mountainside dining with upscale dashes
Go To: Wyld
Savor This: Riding high on a Michelin recommendation nod, this luxe all-season patio rests at the foot of the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch resort in Avon. Drink in the ski resort’s green summer slopes with your hyper-seasonal dinner selections. You can’t go wrong with the Colorado lamb or wild salmon
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/whrrz-the-ritz-carlton-bachelor-gulch/dining/
Craving: Classic European Vail flair and Bavarian flavors
Go To: Alpenrose
Savor This: Start with a generous mug of German beer and work your way through the menu of fine-tuned Old World staples. This family-owned favorite has been wowing visitors since 1974 and has perfected its hearty cheese fondue, pork schnitzel and zwiebelkuchen (onion pie).
Craving: Fine resort dining and a meal to remember
Go To: Sweet Basil
Savor This: Michelin-recognized Sweet Basil is a hard res to score, so plan well in advance. Once you’ve secured your table, head to the heart of Vail Village for artful takes on innovative American cuisine. Delight taste buds with foie gras and rabbit steamed buns, Snake River Farms wagyu cuts, honey bourbon-glazed Iberian Duroc pork chops and the to-die-for sticky toffee pudding cake. Be sure to try their wood-fired sister, Mountain Standard, another standout making culinary waves.
Craving: Raw bar goodies and fresh lobster rolls
Go To: Mountain Fish House
Savor This: This seafood-focused Edwards gem pulls from renowned coastal purveyors like Seaview Lobster Co. and Taylor Shellfish Farms, so you know it’s legit. Answer your oceanic cravings with the Maine lobster roll served with Knapp Ranch honey, cumin vinaigrette and fresh corn salsa. Try the peel and eat Old Bay shrimp, little neck clams on the half shell and chilled mussels. Or nosh warmer dishes like the house made crab tater tots, the grilled grouper sandwich and Pacific cod fish and chips. Don’t miss the daily happy hour 3:30 to 5:30pm when a trio of oysters and a glass of bubbles is only $10.
Summer never tasted so good thanks to these culinary creatives and hands-on experiences. There is still plenty of time to discover freshly crafted culinary creations whether it is Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring. We are glad to help you find where to eat in the Vail Valleyafter a day exploring our Colorado mountain towns – CLICK HERE!
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