Breakfast
Westside Café
The Westside Café in West Vail is the perfect spot to fuel up before hitting the slopes. Offering eight varieties of eggs benedict as well as traditional favorites, Westside should be your first stop on a powder day. Or any day.
www.westsidecafe.net
2211 N. Frontage Rd. W.
Vail, CO 81657
970-476-7890
Yeti’s Grind
For a quick cup of coffee or a pastry on your way to the lifts, swing by Yeti’s Grind in Solaris Square in Vail Village. Husband and wife team, Nate and Tara will be waiting with a smile and a latte.
www.yetisgrind.com
141 E. Meadow Drive, Suite 108
Vail, CO 81657
Lunch
Two Elk Lodge
If you don’t want to waste time skiing the seven miles to the base from the Back Bowls for lunch, pop into Two Elk Lodge at the top of Chairs 14 and 36. If the famous buffalo chili doesn’t inspire you for the second half of your day, the views will.
www.vail.com
Moe’s Original BBQ
After skiing powder all morning, nothing hits the spot like Moe’s Alabama-style BBQ in Lionshead Village. Pork, chicken and turkey are smoked daily along with 8-10 southern-inspired sides. The mac n’ cheese is always a favorite along with the banana puddin’ but if you’re lucky enough to go on a day they have sweet potato casserole, it’s a must try.
www.moesoriginalbbq.com
616 W Lionshead Circle
Vail, CO 81657
970-479-7888
Dinner
Restaurant Kelly Liken
Named for acclaimed Chef/Owner Kelly Liken, a finalist on both Top Chef and Iron Chef America, the restaurant that bares her name is an adventure in seasonal American cuisine. A destination for foodies, Kelly Liken does not disappoint with a frequently changing menu focused on locally-grown and cultivated ingredients. Not to be overlooked, the bar menu is as inspired as the food, featuring seasonal cocktails like the Clementine Kicker, a combination of Svedka Clementine Vodka, agave nectar, lime juice, fresh ginger and jalapeno.
www.kellyliken.com
12 Vail Road # 100
Vail, CO 81657
970-479-0175
Larkspur Restaurant
Named the “most dynamic restaurant in Vail” by Wine Spectator Magazine, Chef/Owner Thomas Salamunovich’s Larkspur Restaurant brings fine dining to new levels with his contemporary American cuisine. Featuring an open kitchen, giant fireplace and floor-to-ceiling glass wine room, Larkspur is a treat for your senses. Located at the Golden Peak base area, Larkspur features an extensive bar menu and dinner options that change weekly based on the selection and seasonality of ingredients.
www.larkspurvail.com
458 Vail Valley Drive
Vail, CO 81657
970-754-8050
BŌL
Located in Vail Village at Solaris Square, this is not your neighborhood bowling alley. Complete with a full service dining room, a sixty-foot bar and ten bowling lanes, Bōl is a one-stop shop for an evening of entertainment. Featuring a modern but relaxed atmosphere and a surprisingly creative menu, Bōl is a perfect spot for a date, large groups and families.
www.bolvail.com
141 E. Meadow Drive Suite 113
Vail, CO 81657
970-476-5300
Vendetta’s Restaurant and Pizza Bar
A favorite spot for Vail Mountain Ski Patrollers, Vendetta’s has been serving some of the best pizza and Italian food in the Vail Valley for 28 years. For a quieter meal, sit in the main dining room, but for local color and excitement, opt for the pizza bar.
www.vendettasvail.com
291 Bridge Street
Vail, CO 81658
970-476-5070
Après
Los Amigos
Situated at the base of the Vista Bahn lift in Vail Village, Los Amigos’ deck is the perfect spot to end your ski day. Views of the black diamond runs like Pepi’s Face and Head First will provide entertainment while margaritas and queso dip will do the rest.
www.losamigosvail.com
400 Bridge Street
Vail, CO 81657
970-476-5847
The Fitz
One of Vail’s best kept secrets, The Fitz is tucked away in the Manor Vail Lodge adjacent to the Golden Peak base area, making it a popular destination for Vail Ski School instructors and significantly less crowded than the après spots in Vail Village. The atmosphere is casual and the menu features sliders, truffle fries and more.
www.manorvail.com/vail-valley-dining-fitz.php
595 East Vail Valley Drive
Vail, CO 81657
800-950-8245
Nightlife
Samana Lounge
Samana is the place for late night and live music in Vail. Located just past the Covered Bridge in Vail Village, Samana brings world-class musicians and DJs from a variety of musical genres to their intimate setting every night of the week.
www.samanalounge.com
228 Bridge Street
Vail, CO 81657
970-476-3433
The Club
The party starts early here with Steve Meyers, The Good Times Guy, and his infamous après show and goes late into the night with live music seven nights a week. It’s not uncommon to see people still in ski boots at The Club at last call.
www.theclubvail.com
304 Bridge St.
Vail, CO 81657
970-479-0556
