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Mountain Standard, Vail, CO

Mountain Standard

4.8
4.8
926 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
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  • 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.

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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
  • 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 926 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mountain Standard shines with "amazing food," a "great atmosphere," and "excellent service." Its creative menu features standout dishes like the "pimento cheese" and "rotisserie chicken." While the ambiance is lively, it's best suited for groups due to noise. Consistency varies, but the restaurant remains a Vail favorite.
926 Reviews
  1. Paul

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous all around. Mack is a great server! Food was excellent. Cocktails too.
    Mountain StandardResponded today
    Thank you for the review Paul! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and with Mac. We hope to have you back again soon!

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  2. shelly

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. Lindsay was super. She explained the ingredients and helped us with our food allergies. Drinks were creative. Recommend this restaurant highly.
    Mountain StandardResponded today
    Thank you for the 5 star review Shelly! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us, especially Lindsay. We hope to have you all back again soon!

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  3. Matthew

    VIP

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pork chop mole was really good. Mole sauce was rich and flavorful with just the right amount of kick.
    Mountain StandardResponded today
    Thank you for the 5 star review!

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  4. Janay

    VIP

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wedge salad and pork shank were a perfect paring.
    Mountain StandardResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the review Janay! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your time and we will be sure to let Cam know you enjoyed your time with him!

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  5. Kelly

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You cannot miss with Mountain Standard. The family style rainbow is not to be missed. And the oysters and oyster shooters. And the carpaccio. See, I can’t stop!
    Mountain StandardResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review Kelly! We are so glad you enjoyed your time and we hope to have you join us again soon!

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  6. steven

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Clean fresh well prepared and presented food. The menu is well thought out and executed by the kitchen and it rotates regularly. The serving staff are attentive and well informed and the atmosphere is alive without being over the top. All in all a wonderful experience.
    Mountain StandardResponded on February 8, 2025
    Hi Steven, thank you for your wonderful review and high ratings! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback truly means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon at Mountain Standard!

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  7. Michelle

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Made reservations got right in even a few minutes early, did take a while for someone to come over for water. Food & drinks were great! A Must get is buttermilk biscuits!
    Mountain StandardResponded on February 3, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 star review Michelle! We appreciate your feedback and hope to have you back again soon!

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  8. Rebecca

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love stopping at Mountain Standard for a family dinner while in Vail. They have a diverse Kids menu along with an amazing regular menu to appease all of our palates. We can’t wait to dine again soon!
    Mountain StandardResponded on February 8, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Rebecca! We're so happy to hear that Mountain Standard is a part of your dining routine while in Vail. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and we can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Greg

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    After years of patronizing MS it is off my list. They are clearly phoning it in.

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  10. David

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been there many times. And usually quite good. My tri tip was fine my wife’s salmon was drowning in a spicy sauce and too salty. Two of us had wedge salads that had 2-3?times the blue cheese dressing necessary - did not eat all of it as hard to see the lettuce through all the dressing. Service was excellent.
    Mountain StandardResponded on February 2, 2025
    Hi David, thank you for taking the time to send us this review and feedback, while we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your service, we are sad to see the food was not what you were hoping for. We have passed this information on to our kitchen team so they can look into any issues. Thank you again for the feedback and we hope to see you all 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 926 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
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 93 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
  • 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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