Mountain Standard

Mountain Standard is a relaxed yet rustic tavern serving up seasonal items inspired by the Rockies and crafted from the heart.

9 / 10
232
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  • Phone

    (970) 476-0123

  • Website

    mtnstandard.com

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

193 Gore Creek Dr Vail , CO 81657 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 65


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Katrina Streich

Absolutely nothing will disappoint here. Fantastic for both lunch and dinner . The buttermilk fried chicken sandwich and truffle fries are musts for lunch , and the confit pork belly for a starter.

Miguel BA

I honestly didn't wanna come here because it's the most expensive around ($100 pp), but it was the best dinner I had in vail. Try the ahi tuna , the king crab tostada and the fillet mignon .

CNN

Sweet Basil 's been the standard of the fine dining . Choose from some 500 selections off the wine list , sip an artisan cocktail & try dishes like salmon tartare & a truffle-braised pork cheek raviolo. Read more

Jason Reiff

Easily one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. Everything that came to our table was not just good but outstanding. The quail , beet salad , and pork chop were all incredibly delicious! Go here

Kara C

Small menu. The tomato tower has 1 single fried green tomato . Truffle fries are a must. The ahi tuna sandwich runs on the dainty side. The burger was amazing!

Susie Huxford

We love to come here for an amazing dinner and fantastic cocktails . Be prepared for a crowd because of this restaurants wonderful reputation. If you are in a hurry, this is not the restaurant for you.

Brittney Potter

We were here for lunch started off with fire roasted cauliflower which we all were not fans of, very bold taste. The shrimp & grits were amazing.

Jenn Coughlin

The bison tartare and trout entree were fantastic. Great cocktails - in particular, the espresso martini - and an outstanding bourbon selection .

Aaron Allon

Some of the best food in CO. Go to favorites include - chicken liver pate , shrimp & grits , pimento cheese , wedge salad , and pork shank

Patrick Manus

Very good dinner , right by the creek. Go with the Pork if looking for meat, steak is only OK. Whenever some sort of sauce is ordered the kitchen does this loud shouting thing, look out for that.

Paul Suwan

They have the full menu at the bar and it's first come, first served so if you want to eat here but don't have a reservation (or are a solo diner ), the bar is a great option!

Joey J

The Boulder Chicken breast was great. Portions are on the smaller side though. If you have room, try the Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake .

Greg Gordon

The olives are super tasty. I love the pork shank . They change their menu regularly and it’s always top notch.

Susan J Campbell

Bacon appetizer is beyond fabulous, tuna and lamb great, sticky toffee pudding great--is there anything not great at this restaurant ?

Marcela Elz

King crab , pork and stake delicious also the margaritas spicy

Vin Crosbie

Wonderful lunch . A fine demonstration of fresh ingredients imaginatively (no negative inference) prepared; fine service; and prices that leave you pleasantly surprised.

Jake Baker

Book a reservation far in advance - this place is always packed. Great food and worth finding your way here.

Konstantin

Delicious all across. Pork shank and beef cheeks .

Brandon Fischer

Wow! Highly recommend! 3 of us ordered the Ahi Tuna , Venison , and Mahi Mahi - all were flawless!

Chris Bailey

Both food and drink are outstanding.

Justin Fjeldos

Great lunch experience! Wonderful service and delicious food! Try the Rocky Mountain Trout...Awesome flavor.

Timothy Bates

A gustatory delight, some excellent staff , and a cosy, friendly vibe !

Max K

The pimento cheese is amazing!

P. D.

Extremely solid. Great service and servers. Great food.

Amber Rachael

Consistently great! Food and service were fabulous! The best restaurant in Vail !

Trinitys Child

worked here for about a year. high profile bottom of the mountain , place to be seen and to see. great food. 300 long wine list . try the basil mary's if they still have them.

Soxinly

They have a best duck in the world!

Rebecca Mazza

For an appetizer get the sweetbreads or fois gras . And they really do have the "perfect" margarita .

Jim Schulz

One of the best in Vail. A must do anytime I'm in Vail or Beaver Creek.

Exclusive Resorts

The "Hot Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake " is unforgettable. This is one of the finest restaurants in Vail .

Chesney Hellmuth

The Cauliflower bisque, Colorado Lamb T-bone and Hot Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake made this place my favorite restaurant .

Rachel L

Try the rack of lamb and black truffle risotto . Amazing food !!

jose juan montes

Good service , lobster quiche , and great wine selection

Philip Winslow

Karl is the best bartender in Vail. Try his creations and listen to his wine recommendations.

Lani M

Cocktail w white choc bacon did not disappoint

Ericu Desu

Cookie plate was warm and delicious.

Vail

Wonderful for lunch , fantastic for dinner - be sure to make a reservation !

Matt Mitrick

Pork Ribeye was solid!

Webb Henderson

The Portuguese rotisserie chicken is INSANE.

Kacey Stotesbery

Amazing buffalo strip!!!!

Kara Fisher

Probably my favorite restaurant of all time. Try the pecorino & pear ravioli or anything with lamb

Kelly Moriarty Wolf

Scallop Quinoa salad on the lunch menu is awesome!

Bill DAlessandro

Try the cocktail menu - the Hendrick's Haze and Elder Orange are both awesome.

Bill DAlessandro

The braised pork chop and lamb t-bones were both fantastic.

Kit Lau

Their ahi tuna and toffee pudding is nice

Jean-Marc Halbout

Flat iron and trout a must!

Madison Levin-Epstein

A great dinning experience -- start to finish

Bonnie May

Very good Prosecco by the glass and excellent food and service as always .

Tim McCool

The lamb shank was amazing!

Bradley Shive

Shrimp & Grits FTW

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