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Locally sourced ingredients & Colorado recipes. - Gessner Colorado Mountain Grill, Vail, CO

Gessner Colorado Mountain Grill

4.1
4.1
202 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Gessner: A Colorado Mountain Grill. Named after Conrad Gessner - the Swiss natural historian, Gessner blends local flavors from the Rocky Mountains with the European influence found within Vail Valley.

Our sustainably sourced, local ingredients paired with regionally-inspired recipes create an approachable
menu that features Colorado flavors among our breakfast, lunch and dinner selections.

Gessner is open for breakfast, lunch, & dinner daily.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 479-7014
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Pascal Coudouy
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that can accommodate up to 12 people for special occasions or events. The room is enclosed with views and access to the balcony to enjoy the wonderful Gore Creek only steps away. First come, first serve with a minimum of $500 for breakfast, and $1500 for dinner.
  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet service for each guest that comes to dine in Gessner. Minimum of $25 to spend for free valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Dinner Buffet

    $48.00 - $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Indulge in delicious cuisine and celebrate the joy of Christmas with a special buffet at Gessner on December 25th. From a mouthwatering raw bar display, smoked salmon and steamship ham carving stations, and a variety of entrees like Beef Short Rib, Wild Mushroom Strata, and House-Made Gnocchi, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
    Christmas Dinner Buffet Photo
  • Christmas Eve Prime Rib Dinner Special

    $55.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas Eve in fashion at Gessner and enjoy a juicy 10oz herb crusted prime rib special with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, charred asparagus, and au jus. Only available for a limited time on Christmas Eve! Gessner's full dinner menu will also be available in addition to the Prime Rib Special.
    Christmas Eve Prime Rib Dinner Special Photo
  • New Year's Eve À La Carte Dinner Specials

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve with a decadent selection of dinner specials including Oysters Rockefeller, Osstera Caviar, Surf & Turf, Grilled Elk, and more. Stick around after dinner for our New Year's Eve Party in the lobby at Grand Hyatt Vail to enjoy dancing, live music, cash bars, and a balloon drop at midnight!
    New Year's Eve À La Carte Dinner Specials Photo

What 202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

202 Reviews
  1. chau

    VIP

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This restaurant was very disorganized. After we were seated, it took a while for a waiter to take care of us. It was almost an hour before we were even able to order our food. Then it took another hour for half of the table's soup and salad to come out. We waited another 30 minutes to get the other half of the soup and salad for the table. When our main dishes came out, it was cold.

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  2. michael

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The dinner was mediocre for the price. They serve breakfast, and it was excellent. At the dinner price point it needs to knock you over, and it didn’t come close.

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  3. Rick

    Denver

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered Colorado sea bass for two. Entree came as a whole fish on a platter with head and tail intact. No way at the table to parse it out. Had to send back to the kitchen to be filleted. Incredibly poor and impractical presentation. Taste not all that great either.

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  4. Barbara

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time visiting with friends who came to our hotel ! We were not rushed. The service was great and food delicious! Martine our server was very attentive!!

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  5. Sherry

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose the Gessner Strakhouse because it was convenient considering we were staying at the Grand Hyatt in Vail. It was a wonderful surprise! Galo, our server was amazing. He made suggestions that were out of our meat and potatoes, comfort zone, but we tried them and they were delicious. He was very attentive to our needs. We sat outside overlooking the river to complement our delicious meal. It was memorable, for sure. 

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  6. Donna

    St. Louis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic chef! The food was delicious and the service outstanding.

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  7. jims

    Denver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The steak was not as rare as it should have been. Totally medium rare. Certainly not the best New York I've had. Service was medium to slow. Crab tator tots were a fun combination. Definitely worth trying. The green beans were excellent. The restaurant seems to have a pretty good crew in the back of house. Challenged a bit on the front. I probably would not go again and spend that money. Bummer since I'm a Globalist with Hyatt...

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  8. JohnP

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The quality and taste of the food was excellent. Somewhat expensive but portions were quite large. Service was good, but as more tables were occupied, the level of attentiveness slowed.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a great experience with great food. Staff were somewhat distracted, but for the most part, the service was good.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Mexico City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very very good the best thing about the restaurant is the service

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FAQs

Gessner Colorado Mountain Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 479-7014.

Gessner Colorado Mountain Grill is rated 4.1 stars by 202 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gessner Colorado Mountain Grill

1300 Westhaven Dr, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet service for each guest that comes to dine in Gessner. Minimum of $25 to spend for free valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pascal Coudouy
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (970) 479-7014
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that can accommodate up to 12 people for special occasions or events. The room is enclosed with views and access to the balcony to enjoy the wonderful Gore Creek only steps away. First come, first serve with a minimum of $500 for breakfast, and $1500 for dinner.
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