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Mountain Standard, Vail, CO

Mountain Standard

4.8 (1007)
$31 to $50
American
193 Gore Creek Drive, Ste 201, Vail, CO 81657

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 52 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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–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

Mountain Standard's menu was last updated on 5/10/2025.

Winter 24/25 Cocktails

Cocktails

  • Rye & Shine$16.00

    balcones rye, aperol, salers aperitif, angostura bolivar bitters, lime

    • Cougar Country$19.00

      tito's vodka, st george spiced pear liqueur, licor 43, nonino amaro, mira sparkling wine, lemon, pear

      • Cindy Loo Hoo$16.00

        kyro finnish pink gin, cappelletti liqueur, cranberry, clove, rosemary, lemon, angostura, peychaud's ginger beer

        • Fiona's Delight$16.00

          madre mezcal, taylor's velvet falernum, tarragon, lime

          • The Hardest Part$17.00

            coramino reposado tequila, ancho reyes poblano, grove street grapefruit, punt e mes, peychaud's bitter queen chocolate walnut bitters

            • The Rummow$17.00

              diplomatico planas rum, carpano antica, punt e mes, maraschino liqueur, angostura

              • 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

                    Last updated: March 13, 2025

                    What 1,007 people are saying

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

                    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
                    • 4.7Service
                    • 4.7Ambience
                    • 4.4Value

                    Noise • Moderate

                    Loved For

                    • Denver / Colorado

                      American

                    • Mountains

                      American

                    • Mountains

                      Most Booked

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    Mountain Standard in Vail offers "phenomenal food" and a lively atmosphere with standout dishes like the crispy whole trout and pork shank. Patrons praise the "great cocktails" and "attentive service." While reservations are recommended due to popularity, diners consistently enjoy the "creative menu," vibrant decor, and "friendly staff."

                    1,007 Reviews

                    1. Perfect

                      Atlanta4 reviews

                      3.0

                      Dined on March 4, 2025

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 2
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Family of 4 ate dinner at Mountain Standard. All of our dishes were solid; however, our server really brought down the experience. Empty water glasses most of the evening, forgetting to bring wine that we ordered and failed to check in on us multiple times. Expectations are higher at a restaurant of this quality.

                      1 person found this helpful

                    2. Eric VIP

                      San Francisco11 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on March 3, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Delicious lunch. Great service. Just yum yum yum.
                      Mountain StandardResponded on March 11, 2025
                      Thank you for the 5 star review Eric! We are so glad you all enjoyed your time with us!

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                    3. jenn VIP

                      New York City2 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on March 3, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 5
                      The trout was mind blowing. Service was overall good but no wine bucket for the white wine and the bidder tried to clear plates that were still half full. With that said, can’t wait to go back and it was pretty perfect!
                      Mountain StandardResponded on March 11, 2025
                      Thank you for the 5 star review! And thank you for the feedback, it is extremely valuable to us. We hope to have you all back soon!

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                    4. Tyler VIP

                      Washington DC28 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on March 2, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Great food, friendly people, fun decor, and a great place to go for a quick meal
                      Mountain StandardResponded on March 11, 2025
                      Thank you for the 5 star review!

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                    5. Teresa VIP

                      Tampa10 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on March 2, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Great casual vibe with five star meal. Party of 6 which consisted of gen Z and gen X.
                      Mountain StandardResponded on March 11, 2025
                      Thank you for the 5 star review!

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                    6. Jorge

                      Denver5 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on February 27, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Es buen restaurant, los precios un poco elevados, el servicio muy bueno los muchachos
                      Mountain StandardResponded on March 11, 2025
                      Thank you for the 5 star review!

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                    7. David VIP

                      Salt Lake City10 reviews

                      4.0

                      Dined on February 27, 2025

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Excellent food and wait staff. My only issue was that we arrived on time but our table was not ready. No problem. We attempted to have a drink at the bar however we were totally ignored. When some seats opened up we were told not to sit there. At that point I went to the check in desk and I spoke to Katie Ryan who got us our drinks and sat us down at our table. Thank you Katie!
                      Mountain StandardResponded on March 11, 2025
                      Hi David. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our food and enjoyed your service. We apologize for the initial delay and any inconvenience caused due to the unavailability of your table. We're glad to hear that Katie Ryan was able to get you all set up with drinks until the table was ready. We hope to see you again soon at Mountain Standard!

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                    8. Feđa

                      Denver3 reviews

                      4.0

                      Dined on February 26, 2025

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Amazing service, and cocktails. average food though.

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                    9. Greg VIP

                      Detroit4 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on February 25, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      My father said it was the best salad he EVER had. Thank you!
                      Mountain StandardResponded on February 26, 2025
                      Thank you for the review and glad you all had a great time!

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                    10. Nancy

                      Raleigh6 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on February 25, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      A great environment, good food and friendly service.
                      Mountain StandardResponded on February 26, 2025
                      We truly appreciate your positive feedback! It’s wonderful to know you had a great time with us. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience, and we look forward to serving you 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 1007 OpenTable diners.

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

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                    2. United States
                    3. Denver / Colorado
                    4. Mountains
                    5. Vail

                    Make a reservation

                    2 people
                    10:30 PM
                    Booked 52 times today
                    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
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