Up The Creek

4.7

1003 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Great for scenic views

Up the Creek Bar and Grill has been family operated since 1988. In our effort to serve only great, healthy, sustainable food we source our ingredients locally as much as possible, and use additive free, grass fed and environmentally responsible products. Try some of our hand muddled specialty cocktails, local micro brews, or enjoy a bottle of wine from our extensive list.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Wild Game
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(970) 476-8141
Website
http://www.vailupthecreek.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Luis Portillo
Private party facilities
Our restaurant is available for private functions. We offer buy-outs for large parties and can handle smaller parties in our regular service. Our creek side location is the perfect setting for rehearsal dinners, weddings, and corporate events.

Location
223 Gore Creek Dr., Suite 103, Vail, CO 81657
Neighborhood
Vail
Parking details
The only parking available is in the Vail Public Parking Structure. Handicap access and drop off at the International Bridge.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chicken Tortilla Soup$7.00
tomato, cilantro, tortilla crisp, jack, kaffir lime broth
Soup of the Day$7.00
Arugula$17.00
vanilla vinaigrette, haystack goat cheese, asian pears, walnuts
Winter Wedge$17.00
iceberg, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bacon, bleu cheese dressing
Caesar Salad$17.00
romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, pancetta, croutons, creamy caesar

Small Plates

Truffle Fries$15.00
parmesan reggiano, warm maytag bleu cheese fondue
Buffalo Wings$20.00
celery, carrot, ranch or bleu cheese dressing
7x Capraccio$23.00
confit potatoes, truffle aioli, aged balsamic, arugula, shaved parmesan
Fried Brie Cheese$23.00
wild cranberry sauce

Entree

Enchiladas$22.00
chicken, shredded beef, or spinach and mushrooms; pasilla sauce, cheddar cheese, sour cream
Short Rib$35.00
bacon-smoked gouda mac and cheese, asparagus, cabernet veal reduction
Ruby Trout$32.00
blue crab and potato hash, spinach, stone ground mustard vinaigrette
Blackened Fish Tacos$19.00
mango salsa, tequila aioli, pepper jack, tomatillo salsa

Sandwiches

all sandwiches served with french fries. to any sandwich substitute - truffle fries $4, salad or soup $2

UTC Burger$20.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, french bun. add-ons (each $1): cheddar, pepper jack, american, provolone, swiss; (each $2): bacon, avocado, bleu cheese, brie
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$18.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, french bun. add-ons (each $2): cheddar, pepper jack, american, provolone, swiss; (each $2): bacon, avocado, bleu cheese, brie
Roasted Turkey And Brie$18.00
orange cranberry relish, asian pears, sourdough
Reuben$18.00
buffalo pastrami, swiss, sauerkraut, russian dressing, marble rye
BLT$17.00
bacon, lettuce, tomato
Veggie Wrap$17.00
quinoa, goat cheese, red onion, kale, cucumber, pickles, hummus, tahini vinaigrette

What 1,003 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Up The Creek is a charming Vail gem offering "excellent food and service" in a "beautiful setting by the creek." Diners rave about its "fantastic" trout, venison, and cocktails, alongside a cozy, family-friendly ambiance. With attentive staff and hearty portions, it's a local favorite for both summer and winter dining.

1,003 Reviews

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Michael
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Atmosphere was cozy. Service was good.
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Hunter
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Great spot on the creek.
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Sabrina
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! Great service and delicious food!
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Alejandra
Mexico City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El estar a lado del río es muy grato, muy atentos en el servicio.Comimos búfalo, calamares y salmón y muy rico.
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Stacie
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal and service . Highly recommended this place .
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Allana
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A local gem. We love coming her me for a great meal and great drinks too
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Berni
VIP
Mexico City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great great restaurant and service as always. Thanks
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Bernardo
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place with good food to spend a nice family dinner.
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Jonah
VIP
Denver
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We were very disappointed with our experience. The salmon was coated in some glaze that added nothing and was kind of gross. The scallops with pork belly came with two tiny scallops and a large hunk of very dry pork. The elk was decent, but it should be fantastic at $60. Maybe it was because it was Christmas and regular chef was not working? We’ve had good experiences at Up The Creek in the past. Too bad that this one was deficient.
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Vikki
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, cocktails were great but the 20% tax for a group of 8 including 4 kids was a shock!
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FAQs

Up The Creek offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 476-8141.

Up The Creek is rated 4.7 stars by 1003 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

223 Gore Creek Dr., Suite 103, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

Neighborhood
Vail
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Wild Game
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The only parking available is in the Vail Public Parking Structure. Handicap access and drop off at the International Bridge.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luis Portillo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vailupthecreek.com/
Phone number
(970) 476-8141
Private party facilities
Our restaurant is available for private functions. We offer buy-outs for large parties and can handle smaller parties in our regular service. Our creek side location is the perfect setting for rehearsal dinners, weddings, and corporate events.

Up The Creek

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Soups And Leafy Greens

Chicken Tortilla Soup$7.00

Soup of the Day$7.00

Arugula$17.00

Winter Wedge$17.00

Caesar Salad$17.00

Small Plates

Truffle Fries$15.00

Buffalo Wings$20.00

7x Capraccio$23.00

Fried Brie Cheese$23.00

Entree

Enchiladas$22.00

Short Rib$35.00

Ruby Trout$32.00

Blackened Fish Tacos$19.00

Sandwiches

UTC Burger$20.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$18.00

Roasted Turkey And Brie$18.00

Reuben$18.00

BLT$17.00

Veggie Wrap$17.00

What 1,003 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Up The Creek offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Up The Creek restaurant rated?

Is Up The Creek currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information