Mountain Standard

4.7

903 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 88 times today

Lively
Hot spot
Innovative

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

What 903 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mountain Standard in Vail offers a vibrant dining experience with a "creative menu & cool atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and standout dishes like the pimento cheese and pork shank. Known for its "amazing service," the restaurant is a must-visit for those seeking a lively ambiance and culinary excellence.

903 Reviews

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Sandra
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Onion rings Clam chowder Cuban sandwich Rostiserrie chicken All of those will make me come back
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Marilyn
VIP
Denver
82 reviews
5.0
82 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous birthday lunch. We each ordered something different. The birthday girl really enjoyed her hamburger. The second gal liked the walleye, but thought a lot of breading. My chicken salad was good, but preferred last year’s preparation more. The apple pie was a surprise winner, as we weren’t sure about the addition of bacon.
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Thomas
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice Dinner, food was great, service was a little shaky, we’ll always be back
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Justine
VIP
West Palm Beach
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was the most delicious that we ate in Vail!
Mountain StandardResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Justine! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us!
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chad
VIP
Dallas
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Quit asking me to make a minimum post. I said what I said.
Mountain StandardResponded on January 7, 2025
Thank you chad! We love a guest who knows what he wants to say! Can't wait to have you all back!
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Megan
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This has been a favorite restaurant of ours for years, it never disappoints!
Mountain StandardResponded on January 6, 2025
Thank you Megan for the 5 star review! We are so glad you joined us again! Can't wait to see you all again next time!
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Wendy
VIP
Denver
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food always amazing. Ambience very enjoyable. Expensive but same as any good restaurant in Vail. Definitely recommend eating here.
Mountain StandardResponded on January 6, 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review Wendy!
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Rich
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Been here several times over the years and usually a great experience. Last night had a few problems: 1. After making a reservation a month in advance for a busy holiday week, was seated in the bar area which was disappointing. 2. Bartender yelling banter with bar patrons with no regard for the guests dining. 3. Brought the appetizers after the soups/salads. 4. Ordered chicken from kids menu and server directly asks my 9YO what she wants to sub since they were already out of chicken (it was 6:15pm). 5. Wedge salad changed and wasn’t good. 6. Pork shank decreased substantially in portion size from previous two visits. 7. Server overall not very friendly for the amount of money spent. Maybe save your money and head over to Pepi’s instead.
Mountain StandardResponded on January 7, 2025
Hi Rich, thank you for your honest feedback—it helps us improve our service. When reservations open 30 days in advance, our system spreads bookings across the dining room, including the bar. We encourage guests to specify seating preferences, though we can’t always guarantee them. I’ve noted your preference for future visits. As you can imagine, running a restaurant in Vail has its challenges. A snowstorm delayed our food deliveries, due to Vail Pass being closed, leading to shortages like the rotisserie chicken you mentioned. We apologize for that. We also value your feedback on the pork shank, wedge salad, and server, and will address these with our team. We strive for an exceptional experience and hope to have the chance to provide that on your next visit.
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jessica
VIP
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fun vibe and good food but we basically got kicked out after 75 minutes. And it was not subtle….we were still enjoying our lunch and the check was on the table and they asked if we wanted to go cups.
Mountain StandardResponded 5 days ago
Hi Jessica, thank you for taking the time to give us your honest feedback. During the busy holiday season, we are often fully booked for both lunch and dinner, which means we do need to adhere to our reservation times. While we couldn’t offer more time on this occasion, we hope to be able to accommodate you with an extended period during your next visit. We’re happy to note this for you, so you can relax and enjoy your meal when you return.
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Rebecca
VIP
New York City
70 reviews
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Creative menu & cool atmosphere. Would like to try apres ski or lunch as well
Mountain StandardResponded on January 6, 2025
Thank you for the review Rebecca!
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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 4.7 stars by 903 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 88 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Mountain Standard

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 903 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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