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Mountain Standard, Vail, CO

Mountain Standard

4.4
4.4
842 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 82 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
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
  • Website
    http://www.mtnstandard.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    193 Gore Creek Drive, Ste 201, Vail, CO 81657
  • 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

Menu

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What 842 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

842 Reviews

  1. Mason

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved this restaurant! We love how laid back but very nice the ambience was. Great place to grab drinks and eat an appetizer or have a good nice dinner. The margarita was amazing! All of the appetizers looked amazing, we got the pimento cheese dip which was incredible but wish we tried the wagyu starter. For dinner we had the pork shank and Tri-dip, both outstanding.

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  2. Brock

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Been there several times. Food is not as consistent as it should be. We were there 1 month ago and I had the Santa Maria Tri Tip, which was excellent. Ordered the same dish again last night and tasted completely different. My wife had the Salmon which was supposed to have dates, she found one small date. We had a reservation and they sat us in a dark corner. Disappointing this go around. There is better elsewhere in Vail.

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  3. Frankk

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pimento cheese is the best I’ve EVER had and I’m from the South! And please do yourself a favor and get the family style trout dish- amazing! And the margaritas … I could go on and on …

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. We started with the warm pimento cheese. There was enough for 4 people to share. We had wedge salads. One served two people. The tri tip was outstanding and one dish served two people. The ambience has a nice vibe. Highly recommend checking it out for a drink or dinner/drinks!

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  5. bob

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food & wonderful atmosphere. Highlights include grilled scallops, wedge salad , rotisserie chicken salad w/fabulous pistachio caesar dressing & the pork shank. All 5 star plates!

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  6. Jeanine

    Denver

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! Poutine starter is great and the whole trout was amazing!

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  7. Sheena

    Denver

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed lunch here. Food was good . Had the lamb gyro. Would have liked it better if it didn’t drip all over. Sauce was too runny. The salad was good but too much dressing.

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  8. chris

    Denver

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    well executed and creative dishes. slighty on pricey side. reminiscent of Hillstone but 25% more, but it is vail after all

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  9. Zach

    Des Moines

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food from beginning to end. Great service. Definitely ordered the shank as an entrée. 

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  10. Keri

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was incredibly slow and it wasn’t very busy. I got a burger and it was meh. They probably are better for dinner than lunch.

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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 4.4 stars by 842 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 82 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
  • Website
    http://www.mtnstandard.com/
  • 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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