Mountain Standard

Name: Mountain Standard
Address: 193 Gore Creek Drive Ste 201, Vail, CO, United States, 81657
Telephone: (970) 476-0123
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1029)

$31 to $50

American

193 Gore Creek Drive, Ste 201, Vail, CO 81657

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Hot spot

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.

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–10:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 476-0123
Website
http://www.mtnstandard.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
McLean Hyde
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
Cross street
Wall Street
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, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Mc-Saccharum$16.00
old forester rye, amaro sfumato rhubarb pineapple oleo saccharum, lemon, peychauds
Cachaca Slide$15.00
sao paolo cachaca, fernet branca, lime‍
Sonova Shrub$17.00
diplomatico planas rum, pineapple liqueur, hard truth coco liqueur, orange shrub, orgeat
Holy Mole'$18.00
madre mezcal, yellow chartreuse, velvet falernum, mango liqueur, lime, mole oil
Cowboy Capri-Sun$15.00
hendricks, aperol, aelred melon, cucumber, lemon, peychauds, orange bitters
St Gorgeous$15.00
st george green chile, spiced pear, licor 43, lemon, basil, mint, orange shrub, soda
Margarita$16.00
suerte blanco tequila, grand marnier, jones family triple sec, lime, salt
Old Fashioned$15.00
benchmark bourbon, angostura bitters
Bloody Mary$14.00
family jones vodka, fire charred tomatoes, tomolives, salt rim.... add a beer back for $5

What 1,029 people are saying

Mountain Standard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mountain Standard in Vail offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the creative menu, featuring standout dishes like the "crispy whole trout," "pork shank," and "wedge salad." The atmosphere is lively and family-friendly, making it a "must-visit" spot in Vail.

1,029 Reviews

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Trent VIP
Denver / Colorado6 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good overall, but fell short of my expectations. I read great reviews prior to dining and don’t get me wrong, the food was good but it didn’t blow me away. The pimento cheese appetizer was excellent. We ordered the piri piri chicken and the tri tip for entrees, and while both were good, they weren’t excellent. The temperature of both was lukewarm, and was close to cold by the time we finished eating. The chicken was very flavorful and well cooked, but very heavy on the garlic. When we ordered the tri tip, our server said it comes out medium rare and I confirmed that was good. I don’t think what we got was medium rare, and was borderline well done. The fritter was very good, albeit cold. Drinks were good, and service was good although a bit slow. I know you’re paying a premium for everything in Vail, but the experience overall just didn’t seem to justify the price tag.
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Gary VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West73 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
2nd time eating here. Service was ok but not attentive. The lamb gyro was not what was expected. We think of gyros as thin slices of meat while what we got was shaped like a sausage. And it was hotter (spicer) than expected. The biscuit with the ham and hot pepper jelly was just ok, but smaller than the $6 cost would justify. The clam chowder was the only part of the meal that was above average.
Mountain StandardResponded 2 days ago
Hi Gary, We greatly thank you for this feedback as it helps in our development of our team. We hope the next time you join us it will be the 5-star experience you are fully expecting.
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Isa
Baja California4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todo buenisimo! La comida deliciosa y el mesero super amable
Mountain StandardResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Isa!
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Catherine VIP
Alabama1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family of 9 had a wonderful experience at Mountain Standard. The service was timely and the wait staff was so attentive. The drinks were delicious. Our little ones loved the children’s meal selection. The Piri Piri chicken is outstanding. We had a fabulous time and would highly recommend!
Mountain StandardResponded 4 days ago
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled your family had such a great experience with us! We are so glad to hear that everything from the service to the food and drinks were part of your fabulous time. We’re especially glad the little ones enjoyed their meals too! Hope to welcome you all back again soon!
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Susan
Houston1 review
4.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had the Copia and it was good but the rice gnocchi’s were not very good. Strange texture. Overall, the food was good, but what was disappointing was the massive up charge for a different tequila. We were surprised by $10 for a drink up charge. The waitress did not communicate that when she was asking which of these other tequilas we might want. $25 for a margarita is outrageous. They should at least communicate that up front.
Mountain StandardResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed parts of your meal, but we’re sorry to hear about the concerns with the gnocchi and the drink charge. Clear communication is important, and we take this seriously. Your experience is being shared with our team so we can do better.
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Gail VIP
Mexico City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and excellent service. My favorite restaurant in Vail
Mountain StandardResponded on June 25, 2025
Thank you Gail, we so appreciate your kind words and we hope to have you back again soon!
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Tiffany VIP
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We had a resy for a table of 8 and they wouldn’t seat us until everyone arrived, even though the restaurant was 1/2 empty. The booth was hot and right by the kitchen, and when we mentioned it was hot the host smirked and said it’s not hot.. ok. The menu was very condensed from the last time we were there, so not a lot of options. The food we did order was good, just small portions for the price.. $26 sandwiches with no sides is crazy. The waiter was good and attentive. Our 1 GF guest got a Cuban sandwich and said the GF bread was delicious, which is hard to find. Overall it was okay.
Mountain StandardResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for sharing this detailed feedback, we truly appreciate it. While we're glad you enjoyed the food and service, we're genuinely sorry to hear about the issues with seating, comfort, and menu expectations. This isn’t the experience we aim to provide, and your comments are being taken seriously and shared with our team so we can make meaningful improvements.
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Michelle
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service, location & ambience all OUTSTANDING! Anniv dinner, thank you all for the nice table & fabulous experience. A must do in Vail!
Mountain StandardResponded on June 23, 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review Michelle, we are so glad you enjoyed your time with us!
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Emily VIP
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly the best in Vail. This is a must every time we’re in town. 💚
Mountain StandardResponded on June 16, 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review Emily!
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Mardee
Southwest Florida1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful. The server was awesome, the food was divine and the atmosphere was was second to none.
Mountain StandardResponded on June 16, 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review Mardee! We are so glad you all enjoyed your time with us!
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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 1029 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

193 Gore Creek Drive, Ste 201, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

Cross street
Wall Street
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–10:00 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
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
McLean Hyde
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, 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

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Cocktails

Mc-Saccharum$16.00

Cachaca Slide$15.00

Sonova Shrub$17.00

Holy Mole'$18.00

Cowboy Capri-Sun$15.00

St Gorgeous$15.00

Margarita$16.00

Old Fashioned$15.00

Bloody Mary$14.00

What 1,029 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Mountain Standard offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mountain Standard restaurant rated?

Is Mountain Standard currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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