Vail Dining and Nightlife - View Menus On-Line

Visitors to Vail can expect world-class amenities at their fingertips, and dining is no exception. Master chefs prepare highly inspired dishes that you'll remember long after your visit is over. Go regional or global with over 50 venues to choose from - just don't try to choose a favorite!

Lionshead (Click to see locations on Lionshead Map)

Billy's Island Grill // 970.476.881 // www.billysislandgrill.com
No. 4 on map locator
Billy's Restaurant features the only handcarved steaks in Vail, along with succulent prime rib, the freshest seafood, pasta and chicken specialties and the largest and best salad bar in Vail. In the summer, you can relax on our huge, sunny deck. It's the perfect way to top off a day of hiking, biking or golf. Quench your thirst with our signature Mango Margarita, Billy's Boat Drink or any number of refreshing beers from around the world. Then settle into one of Billy's incredible steak or seafood dishes.

Montauk Seafood Grill // 970.476.2601 // www.montaukseafoodgrill.com
No. 5 on map
In the center of Lionshead Village, Montauk Seafood grill prepares coastal specialties with a contemporary flair. A Wine Spectator award-winning wine list perfectly complements the menu and the casual, yet stylish décor is warm and inviting. Friendly service, a comfortable bar and the freshest seafood flown in daily from the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf waters assure guests of a great evening. Open nightly 5until 10pm. Reservations are recommended
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Vail Village (see map on page 17 for locations of these restaurants)

Alpenrose // 100 East Meadow Dr // 970.476.8899
No. 12 on map locator on page 17
A fixture in Vail for 20 years. Fine food and atmosphere. European pastries and breads baked daily. Catering Service available. Confiserie and Patisserie.

The Lancelot // 970.476.5828 // www.lancelotvail.com
No. 6 on map locator
Vail's original Prime Rib House since 1969. Known for our slow roasted Prime Rib, we also serve a variety of USDA Choice steaks. The menu includes a selection of fresh fish and seafood entrees. The Lancelot is a favorite among those who come back to Vail, year after year.
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Sapphire Restaurant & Oyster Bar // 970.476.2828 // www.sapphirerestaurant.com
No. 11 on map locator
A unique dining experience featuring award - winning, innovative American cuisine with a flair. Culinary creations incorporate classical European and Asian influences that tantalize and spark guests' taste buds and create one of the area's "must-do" dining experiences. In addition to taste-tempting dinner and lunch menus with something for every taste, appetite and budget, Sapphire offers Vail's only "raw bar" complete with the freshest-available oysters, crack-and-peel shrimp and other delicacies from the sea. Daily seafood and regional specialties also are available.
So...what are you waiting for? Come on in!

La Tour Restaurant & Bar // 970.476.4403 // www.latour-vail.com
No. 1 on map locator
La Tour Restaurant & Bar is a French American restaurant located in the heart of the Vail Village, just steps away from the west-end of the Vail Village parking structure. Award-winning Chef Paul Ferzacca and his family invite you to enjoy the finest nouvelle cuisine in the Vail Valley. Chef Ferzacca always uses the best quality ingredients available. Indulge in black truffles, foie gras, Colorado lamb, Dover sole and mouth-watering desserts. Enjoy some of the best wines in the world from La Tour's Wine Spectator award-winning wine list featuring French and American wines. The friendly professional wait staff will see to your every need. La Tour is open nightly for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are preferred. La Tour accepts all major credit cards. voted "Best French Restaurant" Vail Daily Readers Poll

Terra Bistro // 970.476.6836 // www.vailmountainlodge.com/terrabistro
No. 15 on map locator
Serving healthy, flavorful cuisine that reflects the active Vail lifestyle and employs the very best available organic ingredients, Terra Bistro offers an energetic Vail dining experience for couples or groups on the banks of Gore Creek. Terra Bistro's award-winning fare borrows from Southwest, Mediterranean and Asian cultures and introduces its own alpine influences, unique among Vail restaurants.

Vendetta's // 970.476.5070 // www.vendettasvail.com
No. 9 on map locator
Located on Bridge Street, Vendetta's is Vail's Premier Italian Restaurant and has been serving dinner since 1983.Enjoy Northern Italian Cuisine served by an amiable staff. A wonderful ambiance accents the delicious menu. Serving "Pizza by the Slice", Vendetta's is Vail Village's only late-night food, served until 2am. Pizza Delivery in the Vail Village from 11am to 2 am. Voted #1 Aprés ski bar in the Rocky Mountains by Ski Magazine.

Up The Creek Bar & Grill // 970.476.8141 // www.vailupthecreek.com
No. 14 on map locator
Vail's only creekside dining. Daily Fish & Game Specials. A selection of reasonably priced appetizers, salads, pastas, fresh fish and daily specials. Take Out. Reservations Accepted. Water Views. Outdoor Dining. Full Bar on Site. Children's Menu Available. No Smoking. Early Bird Specials.

Marketplace // 970.477.4370 // www.marketplaceonmeadowdrive.com
No. 10 on map locator
Six Shops located in Vail Village to serve your palate - Bistro, Cafe, Market, Creperie, Tavern, Wine. One Willow Bridge Road, Vail Village.

Bistro - When you step into the Bistro you'll know you've stumbled into someplace unique. We will create a culinary masterpiece using the latest trends in food as well as new versions of some old favorites. Join us for breakfast, lunch, an après ski gathering, or a casual dinner. Or if you can't stay, you can order anything off our menu for carry-out.

Café - The pastries, breads, cakes and cookies in our café are the perfect indulgence after a day in the beautiful Vail outdoors. Our gourmet pastries are baked daily with only the finest ingredients. We also offer a full array of coffee, espresso, and teas. Sit down and relax with one of our daily newspapers, latest magazines or check your e-mail with wireless internet access.

Market Place - As the heart of the Marketplace on Meadow Drive the Market offers everything from staples for your kitchen to specialty food products. We choose only the freshest produce, the finest cuts of meat, and a broad array of gourmet food items. Our specialty items are freshly prepared by our accomplished chef for you to take home.

Creperie - The Crêperie offers dining patrons tempting and light dinner and dessert crepes with fillings that are sweet or savory, depending on your mood. Or, if you'd rather, we also serve a wide array of delicious ice cream and gelato.

Tavern - The Tavern is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a light dinner and a glass of one of our fine wines or a beer from our selection of imported or domestic beers. Check our calendar for free wine tasting, and if you find a wine that you would like to take home, visit our wine shop for a great table wine or a collector vintage.

Wine - You will find wines to suit any taste in our Wine Shop. Our impressive collection of wines ranging from rare and older vintages to reasonably priced bottles. Our trained staff will help you to find the perfect wine for any occasion. You'll also find a wide array of spirits and beer from around the world.

Da Vinci // 970.477.8050 // www.vailplazahotel.com
No. 18 on map locator on page 17
In keeping with Vail Plaza Hotel & Club's exceedingly high levels of service, Da Vinci Restaurant offers Mediterranean inspired contemporary American fine dining. Our Executive Chef Matt Lane creates a menu that features seasonal, local ingredients that are prepared with regard to the highest standards. An outstanding wine list complements the menu selections, with choices from the finest vineyards in Europe and the Americas. The elegant ambience accentuates the fine dining experience.


West Vail

Westside Café // 970.476.7890 // www.westsidecafe.net
The Westside Café is a casual, breakfast, lunch, dinner and catering restaurant. Inspired by the everyday family cooking that we grew up with, you'll feel at home while enjoying a great meal in our relaxed, western Colorado themed dining room. The Westside Cafe is serving breakfast favorites all day long and has a full bar that serves Vail's best Bloody Mary. In addition, we serve a full lunch and dinner menu from 11:30am-10pm and offer a variety of salads, sandwiches and entrees. We can accommodate groups up to 125 on site or come to your own location (house, pavillion, park, reserved meeting space, etc...) Come see why we we're voted the best breakfast/lunch restaurant in Vail.

Whether it's a light meal of exotic tapas made delicately by revered chefs or a big pasta or prime rib dinner to bolster your strength on the mountain, Vail's venues feature representation from a myriad of global cuisines.

There's no question that in this little town, dining is an experience in itself. The artistry of local chefs has received praise and awards from international food and wine critics. One may begin each day with a big breakfast of Belgian waff les or fresh omelets to prime you for the slew of high-altitude activities. Lunch will deliver succulent barbecue, on mountain picnics, or exotic salads. Dinner opens into any manner of plated masterpieces. Crème Brule, cheesecake, German strudel, or whatever your sweet tooth fancies, will follow finding its devourers licking their plates.

What better way to keep your legs resuscitated for the following day's flurry of adventure than an easy stroll through town to bars and sports clubs, each presenting its own ski town character. Dancing and live music can be found all over town, just follow the rhythm. With so many enticing hot spots, some might even carry on straight from après ski into the wee hours. Movie theaters are available for the low-key escape, and clubs feature an intimate venue for national touring artists, many of whom stop between cities to sneak a day or two in on the mountain.