The best restaurants in Vail

Unadorned eatery with late-night hours serving up pizzas, subs & sides for dine-in or delivery.

1000 Lions Ridge Loop #2A

Breakfast classics from morning to afternoon, plus hearty lunches in snug digs with counter dining.

616 W Lionshead Cir

Warm, intimate restaurant & bar offering refined surf 'n' turf & an extensive wine list.

549 E Lionshead Cir

This longtime steak & seafood eatery known for its prime rib also has a full bar & large wine list.

201 E Gore Creek Dr

A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

2161 N Frontage Rd W Ste 9

Cozy rooms & suites in a mountain lodge featuring a posh restaurant, 2 heated pools & a spa.

595 Vail Valley Dr

Rustic-chic, farm-to-table American destination with an outdoor fire pit at The Lodge at Vail.

174 Gore Creek Dr

Relaxed counter-serve restaurant with a salsa bar & a patio offering San Diego–style Mexican fare.

241 S Frontage Rd E

Contemporary, slopeside restaurant featuring steakhouse dishes, regular live music & patio seating.

675 Lionshead Pl

NFL quarterback John Elway's fancy chophouse seving upscale steak & sides with fine wines.

Located Upstairs in The Lodge at Vail, 174 Gore Creek Dr

Hand-tossed NY-style pizza is the specialty at this casual joint, also serving sandwiches & salads.

675 Lionshead Pl #170

Local pizzeria chain serving pies, pasta & sandwiches, plus beer & wine, in a casual atmosphere.

122 E Meadow Dr #9

Small, cozy pizza place turning out creative pies & Italian eats like calzones, pasta & sandwiches.

1031 S Frontage Rd W

Acclaimed Japanese seafood & tasting menus by chef Nobu Matsuhisa prepared in understated surrounds.

141 E Meadow Dr

Trendy hot spot for inspired New American eats in the swanky dining room or drinks at the buzzy bar.

193 Gore Creek Dr

Colorful cafe featuring simple breakfast eats & lunchtime sandwiches & salads, plus a patio.

297 Hanson Ranch Rd

Warm, neutral-toned dining room in a creekside setting serving a farm-fresh American menu.

223 Gore Creek Dr #103

Classic steakhouse featuring an intimate vibe & lots of windows, plus a wine list & full bar.

228 Bridge St

Standby for classic French cuisine since 1970, this fine-dining pick offers an extensive wine list.

183 Gore Creek Dr

Elegant, upscale restaurant at the Sonnenalp Hotel offering European fare & breakfast.

20 Vail Rd

Casual eatery & bar providing burgers & Southwestern dishes in a cozy space with a seasonal patio.

20 Vail Rd

Cozy spot for down-home cooking from breakfast to dinner, plus cocktails like a popular Bloody Mary.

2211 N Frontage Rd W

Old-school deli offering baked goods, sandwiches, housemade ice cream, snacks & more.

288 Bridge St

Cozy, casual venue with coffee & sandwiches during the day & beer, wine & music at night.

242 E Meadow Dr

Hip restaurant whipping up casual Mexican, Asian & American dishes, plus an extensive tequila list.

223 Gore Creek Dr

High-end restaurant featuring Italian cuisine & a long wine list in a patio-equipped space.

100 E Meadow Dr Ste 37

Stylish, upmarket gastropub offering New American fare, beers, bourbons & more in a woody space.

NORTHSIDE, 193 Gore Creek Dr CREEKSIDE

Pizza & other Italian dishes are provided at this longstanding cafe with a bar & outdoor seating.

291 Bridge St