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Mountain Standard, Vail, CO

Mountain Standard

4.8
4.8
1003 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
193 Gore Creek Drive, Ste 201, Vail, CO 81657

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,003 people are saying

Mountain Standard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    American

  • Mountains

    American

  • Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mountain Standard offers a vibrant dining experience in Vail with "phenomenal food", a "cool and contemporary" vibe, and "excellent service". Known for its "creative menu" and standout dishes like the bone-in pork chop and whole trout, it's a must-visit. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

1,003 Reviews
  1. Jonathan

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hostess and Server Matt were very pleasant. Drinks and meal were excellent. Dessert was great too.

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  2. Max VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mac was a fantastic server. Tried multiple apps and the carpaccio was the best. Great cocktails as well. We frequently travel to Vail and will be back to Mountain Standard. Great spot!

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  3. Lesia

    Denver11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! Restaurant easily accommodated our food allergies. The manager stopped to chat with us. Music was a bit loud, but they happily moved us to a quieter section.

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  4. Laura

    Richmond6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and service. Loved the crispy whole trout and wedge salad. The snickers ice cream bar for dessert was delicious.

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  5. Julie

    Denver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My dining partner and I chose Mountain Standard for a celebration dinner. We've both been for lunch but never for dinner. My partner has a tree-nut allergy and I am vegan so I called ahead to ensure we could be accommodated. Our waiter was knowledgeable of what could accommodate both restrictions, including an off-menu vegan entree option. My partner had the sea salt biscuit, pimento cheese, and the corned pork shank, all of which were phenomenal. I had the baba ganoush to start which was also phenomenal. We both had a few of the house cocktails, with the Cindy Loo Hoo being a particular standout. The one negative was the vegan option. The entree was a half a grilled zucchini, peas, and mushrooms. No sauce, grain, protein, or calories. It ended up costing $28. I understand not all restaurants can accommodate vegans but please, if you're not going to put together an actual meal, say so upfront so we know to dine elsewhere. As noted in other reviews, the noise level was on the higher side but nothing unmanageable or outrageous. All in all, we'd love to come back but would like to see a meaningful vegan option.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Anne

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was RIDICULOUSLY good!!! I could drink their ranch dressing (on the wedge salad) through a straw!! New BBQ’d shrimp was really good. Service is always so good here! Pleasant, easy-going, and we didn't feel rushed. Our server knew every nuonce of flavors that we asked about. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ this place!

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  7. Geoffrey VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Erin was a fantastic server. Freddy is a great host and very attentive to the customers.
    Mountain StandardResponded on April 10, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 star review Geoffrey, we will be sure to let Erin and Freddy know how much you enjoyed your time with them!

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  8. Laura

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a superb meal at Mountain Standard. Loved their buttermilk biscuits and family style trout. It was the perfect end to a long day skiing.
    Mountain StandardResponded on April 10, 2025
    Thank you for your amazing words Laura and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our buttermilk biscuits and family-style trout! We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Shelley

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Loud and poor service Food was fair and db optimal

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  10. Tori

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal restaurant! Their food is divine, service was excellent, and we loved the vibe. I would recommend making a reservation so you don't have to wait because the line was out the door!
    Mountain StandardResponded on April 10, 2025
    Thank you for the review Tori! We are so glad you all enjoyed your time with us and hope to have you back again soon!

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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 4.8 stars by 1003 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Denver / Colorado
  4. Mountains
  5. Vail

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
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
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