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Pepi's Restaurant & Bar, Vail, CO

Pepi's Restaurant & Bar

4.5
4.5
687 Reviews
$31 to $50
German
Pepi's Restaurant & Bar is located in the heart of Vail on the corner of Bridge St and Gore Creek Drive. Famous for it's rich history and delicious, Austrian and traditional European specialty dishes.

Join us for some genuine Austrian, "Gemütlichkeit"!



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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    German, International

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (970) 476-4671

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Helmet Kaschitz

  • Private party contact

    Kira G. Cameron: (970) 476-4671

  • Neighborhood

    Vail

  • Cross street

    Bridge Street and Core Creek Drive

  • Parking details

    Vail Transportation Center, which is located 100 meters from the restaurant.

  • Public transit

    On the free in town bus stop Vail Transportation Center

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 687 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. BrianH

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    I have eaten at many German restaurants in Germany and the U.S. This restaurant was, bar none, the worst I have experienced. Here are some of the reasons why: 1. I ordered Hungarian Goulash. The sauce seemed like it was reheated. It had a congealed consistency and was hot in some areas and not in others. Red cabbage was a red pile of mush. 2. Atmosphere: Music from the early 80s seems like an odd choice for a restaurant attempting to be German. Servers randomly delivering meals on wheeled carts felt antiquated. 3. Gluten-free: This is the primary reason for my low review. The menu identifies gluten-free options and we verified with the server that what we selected was gluten-free. For a person with Celiac, this is a not a question of preference, it is a necessity. About thirty minutes into the meal, it became obvious that the meal contained gluten and a night of discomfort and illness followed. I realize that this restaurant has been around for years. However, they need to examine their practices and raise their standards. I do not recommend this restaurant.
  2. CourtneyC

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic but the bus girl was overzealous in taking away our plates. It felt aggressive and we could have used a little more wait time. Thanks!
  3. saluki1

    Atlanta Metro

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Some of the offerings have changed since Covid. I miss the tableside Ceasar Salad preparation, it was the best. My food was a little overcooked. Server was attentive.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    After asking us if we wanted another bottle of wine, they then shortly told us we needed to give up the table. Felt rushed.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating our 34 anniversary, the food and service was very fast and good.
  6. AmyR

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Traditional German menu offerings and some fresh alternatives. Lively corner restaurant good for Apres ski and people watching.
  7. Kenny

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cross the threshold and enter Europe with truly authentic food. So unique! AND... delicious!!
  8. Cfpetro

    Indiana

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Schnitzel schnitzel schnitzel schnitzel schnitzel
  9. DeniseK

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is Fantastic!! The service is exquisite!!
  10. MiKro

    Columbus

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    I would avoid a server named Milica. It was our only complaint! We were nonexistent to her. Didn’t show up to our table for the first time until 13 minutes after being seated. When we did get to speak with Milica you could tell she didn’t want to be where she was at that moment in time.
  11. davidh

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent evening. Highly recommend without hesitation.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dummy dank. My girlfriend, sister and dad all thought I was making up the jaeger schnitzel. It is not made up it is a legit menu item and IT is GAS. Definitely get it. My dad said the waiter had a generic look about him (idk what that means). But he was slinging the cocktails and schnitzels all night long for us. Any night at pepis is a good one. The owner’s wife is an ex dancer in Vegas and model in NYC. Some older gents were gawking (I mean figure it out gents, your wife is at home probably). All in all, pepis is dummy gas.
  13. mountainfamily

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Our food and service were excellent. Unfortunately, a large party was seated next to us part way through our dinner, and they were so loud that it really detracted from our family dinner.
  14. Gabriela

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    La actitud de la mesera fue bastante mala
  15. ChrisG

    New England

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place for dinner. Food was awesome and the staff were friendly.
  16. EdfromNY

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, perfect meal after a day of skiing. Hardy, tasty and friendly service.
  17. Brian

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    A Vail institution that is fully satisfied to rest on its laurels. There’s nothing new here … and, sadly, nothing really good. Tried and true favorites are turned out with no objective beyond checking the box. But charm and nostalgia can only go so far when food quality is just unacceptably poor.
  18. MatiasE

    Mexico City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Pepis Restaurant offers a wonderful dining experience for those looking for delicious German cuisine. The food is simply amazing, with traditional dishes such as schnitzel and bratwurst cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with attentive service from the friendly staff. The restaurant also has a great selection of beers and wines to complement the meal. Overall, I highly recommend Pepis Restaurant for anyone looking for authentic German food and a pleasant dining experience.
  19. joevmeyer

    St. Louis

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful evening. Excellent service. Outstanding food. We thoroughly enjoyed the Wiener schnitzel and the gnocchi were also amazing.
  20. JackB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Tartar steak with salad and greens with no seasoning at all, none. Rack of caribou lost in sugar and cinnamon. Waste of meats, waste of time and money.
  21. JenP

    Dallas

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Pepi’s! Great bar scene with live music. Fantastic French onion soup and sea bass! Highly recommend
  22. BillS

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Austrian atmosphere. Delicious food. Excellent service
  23. JamiK

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We were told by our server if we came back on Friday they would have split pea soup (one of their regular soups they offered daily years ago, but now only offered occasionally). We did cone back on Friday, only to find they had chicken and rice soup that day. The server we had on Wednesday was very nice, but the server we had on Friday seemed to have a negative attitude with us. It doesn’t make us want to come back.
  24. SKIWTR

    Salt Lake City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great Swiss style food - my husband had the trout dish - awesome, and I had the schnitzel that was super, as well!!! The service was great. The decor is original and not very fancy. The bar, connected by a door, is super loud and lively. You could easily have a drink before a nice sit down dinner - there was live music at the bar area with a very happy crowd. There is a good history behind the restaurant and resort.
  25. PeterK

    Dallas

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, very, very nice! Will go again.
  26. RidleyC

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Hostess was not very helpful
  27. Discerning

    Minneapolis

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great meal at a fair price. Only shortcoming was being seated near the door that the staff had to use to get to the bar.
  28. YvonneB

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    I have been going to Pepi’s for over 30 years. Every time I come to Vail to ski. Always have an amazing experience and the food is always fabulous! They never disappoint. Love them!!
  29. MacV

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love dining at Pepi's in Vail. The Austrian ambiance is like being in an Austrian Gasthaus. Food was delicious and a great price for Vail. We love apres ski in the bar too. Lots of memories as I have skied Vail for 55 years and Pepi was one of my first ski racing coaches at his Red Lodge Summer Ski Camp. Lots of memories.
  30. vailocals

    Denver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    fod and service were outstanding, the only downside was the noise level of 2 groups who were drinking and very loud
  31. ScottH

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service. Tasty cuisine. Euro flare.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience5
    The hostess was incredibly rude because we brought our 8 year old girl. She said she had nothing for us because of that, in an ugly tone and with an attitude. After a long talk, she agreed to sit us in a different area from our reservation, where kids were allowed.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Berlin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very enjoyable meal. Great venue, lots of atmosphere and a good mix of people.
  34. akSteph907

    Anchorage

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent location from the slopes. The goulash is very good.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pepe’s is a must whenever we go to Vail!! Sit on the patio and people watch. Like going to Europe without a passport! The food is so delicious!!
  36. SusanM

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great burger!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a blast and loved the wiener snitzels!
  38. JennA

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pepi’s is our favorite spot for an authentic Vail experience. The braised short ribs were amazing, the trout was delicious, and the apple strudel was wonderful! We’ll be back!
  39. BrianW

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Best Jaeger Schnitzel anywhere. Awesome
  40. nick

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    If you are craving a schnitzel DONT go hear it was truly disgusting tasted like frozen chew toy and no meat inside Potatoes were like burnt hash home style breakfast fries. The goulash soup and apple strudel was good. Very disappointing and the Manhattan not good need bartender who understands mix drinks

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Pepi's Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 687 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 7 times today
Google Map for Pepi's Restaurant & Bar

231 East Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Bridge Street and Core Creek Drive

  • Neighborhood

    Vail

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    German, International

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Vail Transportation Center, which is located 100 meters from the restaurant.

  • Public transit

    On the free in town bus stop Vail Transportation Center

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Helmet Kaschitz

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (970) 476-4671

  • Private party contact

    Kira G. Cameron: (970) 476-4671

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