Nearby Dining
In addition to The Wildflower and Cucina Rustica, which are located at the lodge, the Vail Valley is host to a number of exceptional dining options. These range from pizza places, steakhouses, and authentic Mexican restaurants, to fine dining at award-winning establishments like Larkspur and La Tour. Whatever you're looking for, you can find it here, where the ideal dining experience awaits you. Below are just a few of our favorites.
On-Mountain Dining
Game Creek Club
Located in Vail's scenic Game Creek Bowl, this European chalet is the perfect location for parties and groups of any size. Take a short ride up the Eagle Bahn Gondola to Eagle’s Nest, where you will be escorted by mountain shuttle during the summer or snowcat during the winter. The magnificent setting is matched with a gourmet, multi-course meal and a superb wine list. This is truly a dining experience not to be missed. (970-479-4275)
Blue Moon Restaurant & Bar
Want to change your view? Take it to the top for a new and improved dining experience at the Blue Moon Restaurant - a hit with skiers and non-skiers alike! At lunch try our new fine dining menu with a casual, family-friendly twist. Apres ski at The Blue Moon with our specialized menu and beverages. Ride the scenic gondola to dinner and make it a spectacular evening with amazing views and creative entrees. Call the Blue Moon at 970-754-4530 or visit vail.com for more information.
Fine Dining
Centre V
Centre V is an upscale, French brasserie-style restaurant featuring an elegant dinning room, cozy bar and spacious slopeside terrance in the heart of the New Vail Square. Centre V features simple, decadent dishes such as steak frites, trout almondine, duck confit and three-tiered fruits de mar platters, which are expertly paired with wine from boutique vineyards in both France and the US. Please call 970-754-7700 for reservations.
Larkspur
Dinner at Larkspur is a widely varied sensory treat of generous proportions. From the elegant surroundings at the base of Vail Mountain to the impeccable service to the wonderfully delicious fare, your dining experience will undoubtedly be one that you remember fondly for a long time to come. (970-479-8050)
La Tour
La Tour is a contemporary French restaurant located in the heart of Vail Village. Chef Ferzacca has livened up the menu with new, mouth-watering French food and an award-winning wine list. The cuisine is light and made from the highest-quality products available. The wine list, featuring French and California wines, has won the Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator two years in a row. (970-476-4403)
Sweet Basil
Since its beginnings in 1977 as a small, casual 47-seat restaurant, Sweet Basil has grown considerably in both size and reputation. Located in Vail Village, surrounded by the majestic Gore Range, Sweet Basil has been a must for travelers and locals alike for 24 years. (970-476-0125)
Terra Bistro
Terra Bistro, located in the Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, is an up-scale urban bistro with a relaxed atmosphere. It boasts such accolades as the DIRoNA Award (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) and Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. Terra Bistro’s cuisine combines Asian, Mediterranean, and Southwestern influences with the season's finest and freshest ingredients. The wine list features an extensive selection of reasonably priced and high-end selections in addition to a variety of champagnes. (970-476-6836)
Other Vail Favorites
Campo De Fiori
Campo de Fiori serves the finest Italian dishes and wines in a warm, lively, and festive setting. (970-476-8994)
Vail Chophouse
Located slopeside, at the base of the Gondola in the New Vail square, the Vail chophouse offers incredible views of Vail Mountain. Serving soups, salads, sandwiches, great steaks and fresh seafood, this restaurant melds a wide variety of delicious entrees with a welcoming staff and a luxurious atmosphere to create a restaurant experience that is beyond compare. Summer Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Daily (970-477-0555)
Vail Blue Moose
Located in the center of the New Vail Square and serving hand-tossed NY Style pizza, in addition to a variety of subs, salads,appetizers, hot Italian entrees and more, the Moose offers the perfect locale for a fun and casual dining experience. Now also featuring Happy Hour from 3-5 pm daily! Summer Hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Daily (970-476-8666)
La Bottega
Benvenuti Alla Bottega! In the summer, lounge on the restaurant's deck and enjoy some quality people-watching. In the heart of winter, enjoy some of the best Italian food around. (970-476-0280)
