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Mountain Standard, Vail, CO

Mountain Standard

4.7
4.7
857 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 93 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 476-0123
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paul Anders
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Parking details
    Mtn Standard is located in the heart of the Vail Village, which is a pedestrian village. Take interstate 70 to the Vail exit #176. Proceed through rotary intersections so that you wind up heading East on the So. Frontage Road (ski mountain side of the highway). Go eastbound approx.¼ mile to the Vail Village parking structure. Exit the structure out the middle portal to the south. Go across the Covered Bridge another 75 yards, and go right on Gore Creek Dr. We are down the steps past the Fountain
  • Public transit
    The Vail Village free in town bus shuttle is available year round throughout the village. Take the bus to the Covered Bridge stop and proceed as noted below. Free public transportation is also available from East to West Vail into the Transportation Center at the main parking structure.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

What 857 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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    Hot spot

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mountain Standard in Vail offers "fabulous food and atmosphere" with standout dishes like the pork shank and pimento cheese dip. Guests love the "laid back but very nice" ambiance and "amazing" service. While some find food consistency variable, favorites include the "best" family-style trout and creative, well-executed dishes.

857 Reviews
  1. Elisabeth

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a great meal here and would highly recommend! Our favorites are the pimento cheese, Diablo sandwich or the burger!

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  2. Ryan

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Seated promptly at our reservation time. Server was so great! She was attentive and great with dietary accommodations. Food was amazing. Ambiance amazing.

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  3. Tom

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    It is so loud in this restaurant which is offset by great food and service. Banging pots in the kitchen is fun the first time, then becomes old and annoying throughout your meal. The Bone Marrow is to die for…what a great bite!

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  4. Michelle

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to every year when we visit Vail. We go specially for the pimento cheese dip!!! To die for !! But all their food is amazing
    Mountain StandardResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Michelle for the 5-Star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us!

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  5. Tricia

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family loves Mountain Standard we are in Vail most of ski season and there is not a weekend we don’t frequent.. service amazing, food delicious.. thanks for always being great on all levels!
    Mountain StandardResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for this lovely, 5-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us!

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  6. Anne

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cobia was exceptional! Service was excellent. Will def return.
    Mountain StandardResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Anne! Thank you so much for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your Cobia and service!

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  7. whitney

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mason was our waiter, he was very nice. We had a great time and come here ever year when we come to Vail.
    Mountain StandardResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Whitney for such a lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience and enjoyed Mason as your experience!

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  8. Rohit

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Decent food, but service was lacking. Didn’t seem to care about the guests and requests. Each employee had designated roles, but if my finished plate is sitting on the table for 15 minutes, it’s time to pick it up, even if not your responsibility.

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  9. Deepa

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love Mountain Standard! The food, the ambience and service never disappoint! We travel from Columbus to come to Vail to ski and every year this is an absolute MUST!
    Mountain StandardResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Deepa for such a lovely review!

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  10. Shaina

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The lights shining down on you are incredibly hot. It was like you were in a spotlight - almost unbearable. Good was amazing and it would’ve been a great experience if the lights were not shining down on you the entire time.
    Mountain StandardResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Shaina for this information regarding the lights, we will let our dining room managers know in order to get those adjusted. Other than that we are so glad you enjoyed your experience otherwise!

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FAQs

Mountain Standard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 476-0123.

Mountain Standard is rated 4.7 stars by 857 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 93 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mountain Standard

193 Gore Creek Drive, Ste 201, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Mtn Standard is located in the heart of the Vail Village, which is a pedestrian village. Take interstate 70 to the Vail exit #176. Proceed through rotary intersections so that you wind up heading East on the So. Frontage Road (ski mountain side of the highway). Go eastbound approx.¼ mile to the Vail Village parking structure. Exit the structure out the middle portal to the south. Go across the Covered Bridge another 75 yards, and go right on Gore Creek Dr. We are down the steps past the Fountain
  • Public transit
    The Vail Village free in town bus shuttle is available year round throughout the village. Take the bus to the Covered Bridge stop and proceed as noted below. Free public transportation is also available from East to West Vail into the Transportation Center at the main parking structure.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Anders
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (970) 476-0123
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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