Dining / Restaurants

From five courses to five-minute bites, Vail has a bounty of options and flavours.  With more than 73 restaurants, guests can select from lunch on the go, family friendly venues or a more a leisurely dining experience at one of many fine-dining establishments.  The signature on-mountain Game Creek Restaurant offers guests a sensory experience including phenomenal French-American dishes coupled with fine wines.

List of all or popular Restaurants / Bars/ Café

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"
• Location: Lodge at Vail in Vail Village

Cucina Rustica®

• Offers sumptuous breakfasts and skiers' lunch buffets
• Slopeside access for quick dining breaks
• Transforms into an authentic Tuscun grill for dinner
• Location: Lodge at Vail in Vail Village

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
• Location: 193 Gore Creek Drive in the heart of Vail Village

Larkspur™

• 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
• Location: Golden Peak Lodge, 458 Vail Valley Drive

Chap's Grill and Chophouse

• Colorado's only AAA Four-Diamond chophouse in Vail
• Offering Colorado lamb and game entrees
• Location: Vail Cascade Resort & Spa

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.

Other Suggestions

• Blue Tiger, Mediterranean and Asian tapas and sushi,
• Kelly Liken, seasonal American cuisine,
• Campo de Fiori,
• Mezzaluna,
• Terra Bistro,
• Montauk Seafood Grill,

For the Family

• Pazzo's Pizza serves breakfast lunch and dinner and has a festive atmosphere.
• The Red Lion offers something for every member of the family with a children's menu, great beer selection and live entertainment.
• Bully Ranch is a local's favorite serving true Colorado Western barbecue, featuring everything from hand cut prime beef to veggie wraps.
• West Side Cafe in West Vail offers breakfast style items served all day. Casual, relaxed atmosphere is great for families
• Moe's Barbecue in Lionshead is home to incredible pulled pork sandwiches, chicken and more.
• Bart & Yeti's in LionsHead offers a variety of burger and sandwich options under $10.
• Vendetta's in Vail Village features pizza by the slice for less than $5 in the bar.
• Flying Burrito in LionsHead serves tasty burritos for less than $7. They're a meal by themselves.

Before You Hit the Slopes

• Starbucks is located on Bridge Street.
• 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.
• Blizzards Deli in Vail Village is a great place to grab a burrito, latte and don’t forget their cinnamon chocolate chip scone!
• DJ's satisfies any breakfast craving, featuring everything from omelets to French toast.