Best Casual Restaurants in Vail

20 restaurants available nearby

1. Mountain Standard

4.7

Exceptional(899)

Price: Expensive

• American • Vail

Booked 94 times today

From the creators of Sweet Basil in Vail Colorado comes a fresh, innovative new restaurant opening December 2012. Aptly named Mountain Standard, this rustic and relaxed tavern aims to set a new standard in the Vail valley by using an ancient form of cooking.The majority of Mountain Standard’s menu will be prepared via the most primal cooking method: over an open and live wood fire. The only restaurant in the valley to devote themselves to this age-old way of cooking, the food at this exciting new restaurant will have rustic, bold and honest flavors, focusing on the purest ingredients in the Rocky Mountain region and beyond.Service, like the cuisine, will have that perfect balance of providing a first class dining experience with a more casual vibe. There is no smoke and mirrors here - no fuss - just simple, honest, from the heart service and cooking. The beauty of the creek side location is mirrored by the high energy vibe of this dynamic restaurant.

2. Bully Ranch

4.6

Exceptional(1057)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Vail

Booked 58 times today

Bully Ranch, a restaurant located inside the Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, is a casual dining experience that focuses on Southwestern and American food presented in a western style ambiance. The traditional fare at Bully Ranch is hearty, flavorful, and has a little bit of something for everyone.The main staple of Bully Ranch is its selection of burgers and sandwiches, such as the 7X Colorado Wagyu burgers, the BFC - Bully Fried Chicken. The menu also offers a variety of soups and salads, as well as full entrees of ribs, and fajitas.Patio seating my be requested and is subject to weather and availability.

3. Alpenrose Vail

4.7

Exceptional(1756)

Price: Moderate

• German • Vail

Booked 80 times today

Where guests become friends..With lovely prepared dishes from traditional recipes to fine classics and specialties with a touch of international culinary inspiration.We serve simple tasty home-style cuisine with hearty goulash, dumpling specialties, Kässpätzle and a savoury snack plate as well as a sweet finish with a selection of traditional Alpine desserts like Marillenknödel, Dampfnudeln, Palatschinken or apple strudel.For families and get-togethers with friends try our Walliser tomato fondue at long, comfy family tables and for our little one's we offer a special kid's menu.Warmth, hospitality and enjoying life - Welcome to Alpenrose!For GONDOLA Reservations please book through Alpenrose Gondola Experience.

4. Deca+Bol

4.6

Exceptional(616)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Vail

Booked 17 times today

**OPEN TABLE IS FOR DINING RESERVATIONS ONLY. FOR BOWLING RESERVATIONS, PLEASE VISIT DECABOLVAIL.COM OR CALL 970-476-5300. **A unique venue located in Solaris Plaza where city vibes meet mountain culture in the heart of Vail Village. DECA is an elevated restaurant that offers a chef-executed menu with world class tastes, creative cocktails and delicious wines. An experience that is focused on quality food, flavors and company. Just beyond DECA, experience the best nightlife in Vail Village at BOL.*We have a $15 per person no show policy - if you need to make changes to your reservation please call the restaurant*

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5. Lancelot Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1266)

Price: Expensive

• American • Vail

Booked 35 times today

Lancelot is Vail's original prime rib house and has been serving the same slow-roasted favorite since 1969. Today, Lancelot offers a delicious array of carefully prepared steaks and seafood in addition to our time honored tradition. Our wine list features selections from around the world, with an emphasis on California and Napa Valley.Locally owned and operated, we are a small team and strive to treat our customers like family. Serving dinner Monday-Sunday at 5:30p.m. The bar is open at 5:00p.m.

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6. Fall Line Kitchen and Cocktails

4.7

Exceptional(933)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Vail

Booked 31 times today

Located on Bridge Street next to the Gorsuch Building, Fall Line Kitchen and Cocktails serves satisfying New American cuisine in a modern alpine setting. Using locally sourced ingredients whenever available. The dining room is decorated with a collection of Slim Aaron's photographs that celebrate "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places". Join us for lunch, dinner, or drinks during apres.

7. Barrio Social

4.1

Excellent(152)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Vail

Booked 12 times today

Brought to you by the owners of La Bottega, Vail’s anticipated Spanish Tapas Restaurant is open to amaze you. Come by and taste the Chef's daily created tapas that are on display. Come sample the many flavors Spanish cuisine has to offer along with amazing cocktail and wine selection, after dinner stay and enjoy the music.For our restaurant, there are a few things you should know:-To accommodate our reservations in a timely and orderly manner, our team has carefully designed time frames in which to dine. Group sizes and allotted dining times are: Dinner: 1-2 guests (1:30), 3-4 guests (1:45), 5-8 guests (2:00) 8+ guests (2:30)-We do not accept multiple bookings, all multiple reservations made for the same party will be acknowledged as individual reservations. -Please arrive on time for your reservation. If you are more than 15 minutes late to your reservation, we may cancel your reservation. We will do our best to seat you on time and look forward to your visit.

8. Cucina

4.3

Awesome(27)

Price: Expensive

• American • Vail

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Cucina,Nestled at the base of Vail Mountain, in the heart of the renowned Vail Village, Cucina combines a perfect location for all your dining needs. Steps away from Gondola One, Cucina's menu has everything that you could want from our breakfast buffet to our mountain comfort Après.Relax in our casual and friendly atmosphere before heading to the mountain or just come by and enjoy breakfast with the family. In addition to our wonderful breakfast, our Après and dinner service is 3:00pm to 9:00pm for food with drinks available until at least 9:30pm. New this season is our Après Happy Hour daily 3-4pm including $5 Drafts, Wine Specials and ½ off Appetizers! Come by for a drink and stay to experience our new dinner menu. Live local music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. We'll see you soon!

9. The Fitz

4.3

Awesome(491)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Vail

Booked 6 times today

Located in Manor Vail Lodge at the base of the Golden Peak Ski Area and Ford Park, The Fitz is a casual dining experience that serves daily après, dinner and take-out in a rustic alpine inspired setting. From hearty and flavorful bites, to creative cocktails and local Colorado drafts, The Fitz is the perfect place for families, groups, and couples to gather in comfort and style. To make a reservation, please book online through OpenTable or by phone at 970-476-4959.

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10. Tavern on the Square

4.2

Awesome(133)

Price: Expensive

• American • Vail

Booked 12 times today

Just steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, in the Arrabelle within Lionshead Village, the Tavern has a creative and delicious array of lunch and dinner selections. Try our quick service walk up bar with dining on the square and gastropub cuisine, or enjoy a reservations only a la carte dining experience on the mountain side and patio.A food style inspired by contemporary American culinary sensibilities, the Tavern culinary team delivers a global artisan “craft” riff on fusion cuisine along with an eclectic wine list, microbrews and craft cocktails to complement any occasion.An outdoor patio with breathtaking mountain views, the Tavern is the perfect spot after a day on the mountain! For a full list of all allergens in our menu follow the link: flowcode.com/p/fK2ZWVEB6?fc=0

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Drew
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We really enjoyed the evening even though it started out difficult. We had one in our party in a wheelchair and noted that on the reservation, but they initially tried to seat us upstairs. They did find a place for us on the patio. Restrooms were downstairs and inaccessible.
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Alpenrose VailPrice: Moderate• German• Vail
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4.7
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Renato
Mexico City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was great. The price of the food is not very expensive, and the ambience was very nice! Definitely a must to restaurant in vail .
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Bully RanchPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Vail
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4.6
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chadVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent as always. Quit asking me to make a minimum post. I said what I said.
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Mountain StandardPrice: Expensive• American• Vail
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4.7
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Susana
Miami - Dade •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We spent a week in Vail and this was our best dinner. Service and food were excellent. We have eaten here many times over the years and it is always a consistently good meal. The value for quality of experience is the best we have found in the Vail Village and Lionshead areas.
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Lancelot RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Vail
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4.7
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Kelley
Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
This is our second time dining here, and we love it. I love everything on the appetizers menu, always great. Kids menu is great. Love the cocktails. We got the fried rice and it was awesome!!! Highly recommend. Great for groups and kids.
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Deca+BolPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Vail
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4.6

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Mountain Standard

2. Bully Ranch

3. Alpenrose Vail

4. Deca+Bol

5. Lancelot Restaurant

6. Fall Line Kitchen and Cocktails

7. Barrio Social

8. Cucina

9. The Fitz

10. Tavern on the Square

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