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Mountain Standard, Vail, CO

Mountain Standard

4.6
4.6
868 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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 868 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mountain Standard in Vail offers "fabulous food and atmosphere" with standout dishes like the pork shank and pimento cheese dip. Guests love the "laid back but very nice" ambiance and "amazing" service. While some find food consistency variable, favorites include the "best" family-style trout and creative, well-executed dishes.

868 Reviews

  1. Anna

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was pretty good. Service was not professional. Many young kids not really knowing how to serve people at these prices. Chairs uncomfortable, table small, pretty loud. Menus mostly of fish, pork and a few other things. Not much choice. Can’t figure what they specialize in. Expensive but you don’t feel you are in an expensive restaurant. Not going again.

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  2. Barbara

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely recommend! Great service and great food and ambiance. We shared a tomahawk, fish and pork chop.
    Mountain StandardResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Barbara, thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review! We are glad you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to having you back soon!

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  3. Eric

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was phenomenal. Service was good. The dining room was extremely warm. We will definitely return, but will be wearing layers to shed.
    Mountain StandardResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Eric for taking the time to write us a review from your experience with us! We apologize for the dining room being warm. It is something we actively work on in that space but thank you for letting us know. We are so thrilled you enjoyed your food and hope to see you all soon!

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  4. Guillermo

    VIP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    El servicio malísimo. El mesero decidió interpretar lo que ordenamos, trajo todo mal y tardó 50 minutos en traer el primer plato
    Mountain StandardResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Guillermo, Thank you for reaching out and informing us about your experience the other night. We are so sorry that we did not live up to your expectations and truly thought you all enjoyed your meal by the time your party left. We hope that next time we earn the opportunity to give you all a better experience.

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  5. Jean

    VIP

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was amazing and loved the service and decor. Place was loud and could've used some more sounds dampening.
    Mountain StandardResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for the review Jean and for the feedback!

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  6. John

    Omaha

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit disappointing. The online reservation asked if we were celebrating anything, and I had said yes, a birthday. Also let the server know. Nothing was said or done. Asked for my tritip medium well. He said they only did medium or well. Went with medium. It was rare at best. Ambience and energy are good.
    Mountain StandardResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for this feedback John. We hope next time we can earn a full 5 star review from you

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  7. Priscilla

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server was paying more attention to the larger tables and busy chatting at the hostess table. I got charged for club soda when I asked for sparkling water. Definitely disappointed overall, my food was not enjoyable.
    Mountain StandardResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Priscilla, we are so sorry this was your experience with us. We will make sure this feedback gets brought back to the team

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  8. leonid

    VIP

    Denver

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We are a frequent customer. This is the second time the food was not good. All main dishes came out barely warm. The bar service which is usually great was very slow. Quality of food needs to improve drastically. It was much better last year.
    Mountain StandardResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for this feedback, I will take this to the team. We appreciate you letting us know!

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  9. Keith

    Raleigh

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and the presentation was excellent. The service was slow. We were seated for over 30 minutes before our cocktails arrived. One in our party received the wrong dinner entre'. They were quick to correct this and removed the price from our ticket. The time it took to receive and pay our check was also too long. Our disappointment is regarding the service, not the quality of food.
    Mountain StandardResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for this feedback Keith. We are so glad you enjoyed your food and will take this feedback to the team regarding service

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  10. Sadie

    VIP

    Tampa

    27 reviews

    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was okay, the green salad was basically bland lettuce with 2 slices of radish, very little dressing. The chicken was pink, undercooked. A disappointing dining experience.
    Mountain StandardResponded 7 days ago
    Gosh Sadie, we are so sorry this was your experience with us, hopefully next time it will be a full 5 star experience

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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 4.6 stars by 868 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 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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