25 Essential Vail Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Vail.
Matsuhisa
Colorado
Acclaimed Japanese seafood & tasting menus by chef Nobu Matsuhisa prepared in understated surrounds.
Westside Cafe & Market
Colorado
Cozy spot for down-home cooking from breakfast to dinner, plus cocktails like a popular Bloody Mary.
Montauk Seafood Grill
Colorado
Warm, intimate restaurant & bar offering refined surf 'n' turf & an extensive wine list.
Pazzo's Pizzeria
Vail, Colorado
Local pizzeria chain serving pies, pasta & sandwiches, plus beer & wine, in a casual atmosphere.
Lancelot Restaurant
Vail, Colorado
This longtime steak & seafood eatery known for its prime rib also has a full bar & large wine list.
Vail Blue Moose Pizza
Vail, Colorado
Hand-tossed NY-style pizza is the specialty at this casual joint, also serving sandwiches & salads.
Alpine Pizza Company
Vail, Colorado
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
La Cantina
Vail, Colorado
Relaxed counter-serve restaurant with a salsa bar & a patio offering San Diego–style Mexican fare.
Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Vail, Colorado
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Ruta Del Sabor
Vail, Colorado
Service options: Curbside pickup, Drive-through, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Offerings: Comfort food.
Vail Chophouse
Vail, Colorado
Contemporary, slopeside restaurant featuring steakhouse dishes, regular live music & patio seating.
The Restaurant at Chasing Rabbits Vail
Vail, Colorado
Service options: Outdoor seating, Dine-in. Highlights: Great cocktails. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Red Lion
Vail, Colorado
Vibrant spot for live entertainment & upscale American cuisine including burgers, steak & barbecue.
Yama Sushi
Vail, Colorado
Chic Japanese restaurant with a sushi-focused menu plus a bar pouring sake & specialty cocktails.
McDonald's
Vail, Colorado
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
May Palace
Vail, Colorado
This local restaurant was founded in 1987 & has served Chinese meals to dine in & take out since.
The Fitz Bar + Bites
Vail, Colorado
Upscale hotel venue with vintage-chic decor & a scenic patio, serving seasonal American cuisine.
Avanti Food & Beverage, Vail
Vail, Colorado
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
The Crepe Girl
Vail, Colorado
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Solo dining. Dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Counter service.
Volcano sushi
Vail, Colorado
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Buffalo's Roadhouse Grill
Vail, Colorado
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Tavern On The Square
Vail, Colorado
Chic, contemporary New American restaurant & bar featuring craft cocktails & a year-round patio.
Casa jalisco
Vail, Colorado
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Les Délices de France
Vail, Colorado
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch.