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Mountain Standard, Vail, CO

Mountain Standard

4.8
4.8
943 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 66 times today
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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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
    (970) 476-0123
  • Website
    http://www.mtnstandard.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    193 Gore Creek Drive, Ste 201, Vail, CO 81657
  • 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

Menu

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What 943 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mountain Standard in Vail is a beloved spot offering "excellent food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about its "fun and energetic vibe" and "attentive" service. Highlights include the "pork shank," "pimento cheese," and "family style trout." Though slightly pricey, it's a "must-stop" for a delightful dining experience.

943 Reviews

  1. Jorge

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Es buen restaurant, los precios un poco elevados, el servicio muy bueno los muchachos

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  2. David

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and wait staff. My only issue was that we arrived on time but our table was not ready. No problem. We attempted to have a drink at the bar however we were totally ignored. When some seats opened up we were told not to sit there. At that point I went to the check in desk and I spoke to Katie Ryan who got us our drinks and sat us down at our table. Thank you Katie!

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  3. Feđa

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, and cocktails. average food though.

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  4. Greg

    VIP

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My father said it was the best salad he EVER had. Thank you!
    Mountain StandardResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the review and glad you all had a great time!

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  5. Nancy

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great environment, good food and friendly service.
    Mountain StandardResponded 2 days ago
    We truly appreciate your positive feedback! It’s wonderful to know you had a great time with us. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience, and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Ronald

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    MS our favorite Vail restaurant. But, last night was disappointing. Normally strong service was very spotty. Delays in getting food ordered, followed by relatively slow food arrival was capped by pressure to leave the restaurant (for the next group) before dessert was even offered. Food as usual was excellent.
    Mountain StandardResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Ronald, we are sorry this was your experience with us. Please know your feedback is very important to us and we will be sure to make this a priority. We are glad you enjoyed the food and we hope to have you all back again soon

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  7. Curtis

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food from start to finish with simple ingredients but complex tastes.
    Mountain StandardResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Curtis!

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  8. DeVonne

    Egypt

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress was from Spain. She served us with enthusiasm, excited about the dishes we selected and thrilled when we liked everything. My favorite tonic is Fever Tree and after a while the bottle of tonic appeared. It was my birthday and she selected the tiramisu, the perfect dessert. My only poor rating is the noise level. By turning down the music we could have heard each other instead of reading lips!
    Mountain StandardResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Your support means a lot, and we can't wait to have you back for another great experience! We will be sure to let her know you enjoyed your time!

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  9. Suzie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Google maps you to the back entrance. So we started off being guided in the back way by a staff member. Our waiter was great. The food was outstanding! We ate family style. Starters included the wedge salad (a very exciting wedge), lamb kofte (not too lamby), pimento cheese dip, salmon carpaccio, and tuna tataki. The tuna was the least favorite of the group. For entrees we enjoyed the crispy trout lettuce cups (great for a group and something you might find at an upscale Vietnamese restaurant) and the corned pork shank (totally unique and great flavor combinations). Dessert included the snickers bar (the weakest link in our meal) and the tiramisu (anything but boring and traditional—our group loved it). We also enjoyed a variety of cocktails off both the regular and dessert menus. Our friend had been obsessing about not getting into sweet basil once he realized it was Michelin rated but the food and experience at Mountain standard more than made up for it. Hard to imagine sweet basil is that much better.
    Mountain StandardResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with us. Our team takes great pride in preparing each dish with care, and your feedback means the world to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal!

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  10. Vera

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places in Vail, I always eat here when in town. Excellent food, great service and I love the classy, but down to earth vibe.
    Mountain StandardResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Vera! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us and please come back 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 943 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 66 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Website
    http://www.mtnstandard.com/
  • Phone number
    (970) 476-0123
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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