- Vertical drop
- 3,450 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 5,317 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 354 in
- Lifts
- 32
Editor's Pick
The 10th at Vail for refined mountain dining in the lodge at mid-mountain
THE FOOD SCENE
At Mid-Vail, The 10th serves a full-service mountain lunch and requires lift access. In Vail Village, Mountain Standard centres dinner on wood-fired cooking, while Sweet Basil serves seasonal modern American food on Gore Creek Drive.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
Garfinkel’s makes an easy Lionshead meeting point with its deck above the gondola. In Vail Village, Mountain Standard has cocktails and craft beer alongside its wood-fired menu.
DINING PICKS
4 curated spots for eating and drinking at Vail
On-Mountain Dining
On-Mountain1 pick
The 10th
Atop Gondola One across from Mid-Vail
Vail’s full-service on-mountain restaurant serves contemporary mountain-influenced lunch and après with Gore Range views.
Why We Like It
Both skiers and non-skiers can reach it by Gondola One, although every guest needs lift access.
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Base Area
2 picks
Sweet Basil
193 Gore Creek Drive, Vail Village
A modern American restaurant in the heart of Vail Village, combining creative technique with seasonal ingredients and global inspiration.
Why We Like It
The seasonal modern American menu and a kids’ menu make this Vail Village dining room a choice for mixed-age groups.
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Garfinkel's
Lionshead Village, overlooking the Eagle Bahn Gondola
A long-running Lionshead sports bar and grill with a deck overlooking the gondola and Vail Mountain.
Why We Like It
Meet on the deck after the lifts, or head inside to see the photographs of past patrons, athletes and mountain events.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: A pitcher of whatever's on draft and a seat on the deck. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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In Town
1 pick
Mountain Standard
193 Gore Creek Drive, Vail Village
A Vail Village restaurant built around wood-fired grills and rotisserie cooking, with cocktails and craft beer.
Why We Like It
Choose it for a village dinner where cooking over wood is central to the food.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: The short rib tacos with pickled onion. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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Plan your meal
Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.