Vail Dining Guide: The BEST Restaurants for Every Craving
Sharing all the details on the BEST restaurants in Vail, Colorado! From Michelin-starred Sweet Basil to new Avanti Vail, explore fine dining, après-ski, and hidden gems for your next trip to this European-inspired mountain town.
Vail will always hold such a special place in my heart. It’s the first trip Kraig and I ever took together! We came to this popular destination back in 2018, visiting the iconic Piney River Ranch. It was during this trip we knew we wanted to move out here. Crazy how life works! Be sure to check out my post here on the top 5 hikes for a fall weekend in Vail.
Vail Dining Guide: The BEST Restaurants for Every Craving
Whether you’re looking for fine dining options to après hotspots, I’ll be covering all the details below.
Best Fine Dining in Vail: Michelin Stars and Splurge-Worthy Nights
Okay, hear me out. If you’re visiting Vail, you need visit at least one of these restaurants. They are spendy, but you won’t regret it!
La Bottega – serving traditional homemade Italian meals, with our food shown in the photo above. Kraig ordered the duck, while I ordered the short ribs. It was absolutely delicious!
Sweet Basil – a Michelin-recommended restaurant serving contemporary American meals.
Splendido at Chateau Beaver Creek – serving locally sourced ingredients on their New American fare menu.
La Tour – a restaurant surrounding the French cuisine.
Makoto – located inside the Grand Hyatt, serving innovative Japanese favorites.
Montauk – a seafood grill serving everything from swordfish to oysters.
Casual & Après-Ski Hotspots: Hearty Bites with Mountain Views
Avanti Vail – a food hall offering a variety of different cuisines to enjoy after a day of skiing.
The Little Diner – serving breakfast all day, with hearty lunches served after 11:30 AM.
The Blü Cow – known for their swiss hot dogs.
The Remedy – located in the Four Seasons Resort. We ordered the crispy truffles fries and chocolate chip cookie skillet. Can’t stop thinking about either – 10/10!!
Alpenrose – a cute, European inspired restaurant serving German-Aurstian fare. We ordered the German pretzel with Bavarian cheese. Delicious!
Matsuhisa – serving Japanese cuisine with a Peruvian Flair.
Up the Creek – farm to plate cuisine serving local, sustainable foods.
Where to Sip in Vail: Top Cocktail Lounges
Bad Kitty Lounge – serving custom cocktails. Kraig and I stopped here for a drink on a date night – reminded us of a college basement party.
Root & Flower – a hidden cocktail and wine bar, serving a variety of snacks to enjoy with your beverage.
The Gambit Bar – serving craft cocktails and small plates.
Moon Rabbit – a speakeasy with cocktails and extravagant bites.
I will provide you with the tools you need to create a healthy and happy lifestyle that is both realistic and sustainable. Thank you for visiting Abigail Jean, I look forward to sharing more with you!
