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Bully Ranch, Vail, CO
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Bully Ranch

4.5
4.5
634 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Bully Ranch, a restaurant located inside the Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, is a casual dining experience that focuses on Southwestern and American food presented in a western style ambiance. The traditional fare at Bully Ranch is hearty, flavorful, and has a little bit of something for everyone.

The main staple of Bully Ranch is its selection of burgers and sandwiches, such as the 7X Colorado Wagyu burgers, the BFC - Bully Fried Chicken. The menu also offers a variety of soups and salads, as well as full entrees of ribs, and fajitas.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Southwest

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (970) 479-5460

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Vail

  • Cross street

    W. Meadow Drice

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet parking at the hotel for dining guests up to 2 hours, availability permitting.

  • Public transit

    Vail in town bus stop in front of restaurant entrance, and minutes away from the public parking structure and transportation center.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 634 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. ChrisD

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, ambiance great, drinks great, service great .
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Bully Ranch is good casual dining in Vail. Staff & ambience were lovely. Only criticism, Caesar salad was 2-3 full romaine lettuce heads, ends included, uncut. Dressing drizzled on top, with a Parmesan toast on side… so make your own Caesar salad basically for Vail prices. Presentation is not everything… really. It’s a Caesar salad, please just make the Caesar salad and then serve it. Otherwise nice casual dinner place.
  3. ILFoodie

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Very casual. Good for families. Portions are massive. Can easily split dishes. Food was good.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Monterrey

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Muy lento, esperamos casi una hora para que nos trajeran lo que habíamos pedido, dos kids meal, una ensalada y unas alitas.
  5. RobertS

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good, prefer eating there in the summer when outside dining is available.
  6. JBrooks

    Dallas

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Burgers were great, service was solid, hostess/check in needs attention.
  7. Yummy

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Solid burger , quick service, decent value for Vail. Tots were not great, but the burger was.
  8. ToddS

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only downfall was having reservations at 8:00 pm and still had to wait 30-40 minutes for table. But everything else was great. Would definitely eat here again.
  9. LindaC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Our table was over by the pizza oven so it was extremely hot . We asked if we could switch our table and they had nothing else available. The server put in the wrong appetizer , we corrected her however she never took it off of our bill. The drinks that we ordered sat on the counter for 10 mintutes before she brought them to our table . Also, the ice crean sundaes sat on the counter for a very long time and we had to ask another server to bring them to us. Service was horrible.
  10. JerseyFam

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pictures don’t do the ambiance justice. Great out west skiing vibe
  11. Lindsay

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Food was good but service was incredibly slow - almost one hour to get our food after ordering.
  12. Kerryr

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Service was very slow. Thank goodness we didn’t order appetizers or we’d still be there. I ordered the truffle Mac and cheese - it was cheesy - it was very oily - tasteless. My dinner companion ordered a burger that he said was just “ok.” The table next to us gave up and declined their entree because it took so long (they ordered appetizers). The restaurant wasn’t that crowded. It was $$$$ for sub par food and service
  13. MaryTen

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazingly good. We tried the oxtail and carro soup which was simply delicious with a rich herbaceous base. We also tried the truffle tots which were super crispy and probably the best tater tot ever! Also had the burger, bolognese and chicken wings. All were fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal there and regret some of the higher priced restaurants we tried during our stay.
  14. JamesH

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the Bully Ranch. The food is great, the prices are reasonable for Vail and the service is friendly and fast. We ate their twice during our vacation. They also have a good kids menu. The Bully Ranch has a wonderful western ambiance with antiques on the wall. We are planning another vacation Vail next year and we will definitely be back.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Table wasn’t ready until 30 minutes after our reservation time. Service was good once seated. Food was ok.
  16. Kms1234

    Charlotte

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was good but nothing to rave about. Service was good but very busy.
  17. LindaC

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great food, and great energy. Reservations recommended, which we had, as many were waiting to be seated. It was our first time and we will definitely visit again in the future!
  18. TeresaB

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great burgers and great service.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Monterrey

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Me encanta este lugar. La comida es deliciosa y el servicio tambien.
  20. ChrisB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We had a nice meal at the bar. Good menu and very friendly service. The bartender was working very hard and got distracted a bit with a couple of requests, but overall the dinner was great. We’d come back again
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for casual lunch with colleagues. Always excellent.
  22. SKATER

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Hadn’t been here the last few times we were here. Bring back the fish and chips and chicken pot pie.
  23. FoodWatch

    Pittsburgh

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Loved the atmosphere and ambiance. The food was amazing. Brussels sprouts as an appetizer, the men got trout and I got the salmon. Everything was outstanding. Highly recommend.
  24. TFromMHD

    New England

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great for families, small groups, couples. Casual but elegant. Great service and the food was very good. Creative takes on mountain/saloon standards. Will keep coming back!
  25. MichaelO

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Chad, the server, was professional, attentive, and customer-focused. Food was a very food value. Ambiance great.
  26. AmyS

    Detroit

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    We had a 6:15 reservation, but did not get seated til 7pm. The servers were nice, but spread thin. We had to ask several times for things before they were brought to us. We’ve been going to Bully Ranch for years prior to to Covid, yet was very disappointed with the service this time.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive service. Quality food. Nice atmosphere.
  28. ChristineR

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Always a fun place but our food, Berger, this time was very salty. Sorry I didn’t let them know.
  29. MiKro

    Columbus

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A great family restaurant in Vail. Food was good and the service was as well! As with any restaurant in Vail, $$$
  30. JanineR

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    sever was great , food ok, not anything special , smoked burrrata salad very chunky sized beets and large apple pieces ., instill soup very bland , not much meat . dessert and cappuccinos were good , we miss the apple strudel !
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and the servers were wonderful!!
  33. JenP

    Dallas

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Bully Ranch and go every trip to Vail. Great food and drinks! Highly recommend
  34. JulianneL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food- classic menu. Place was packed and i underwear’s why. Laid back and very mountain like vibes with a hint of luxury.
  35. Chuckster49

    Orange County

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Celebrating our daughter and granddaughters last night in Vail, Bully Ranch was the perfect restaurant that offered the rustic environment of a log cabin. Food options was fantastic as well as delicious. Our daughter wondered why we had never triedBully Ranch before and wants to continue on their next visit
  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Fajitas came with very little peppers mostly onions so I asked waiter for more and they provided.
  37. JohnB

    Denver

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bully Ranch never disappoints with great food, service and ambiance.
  38. Orchid

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    This is an example of good food accompanied by horrible service. We stood at the hostess stand with two other families for 5 minutes until someone finally came over. One of the families had come before us, and one after. We had made an 8:00 pm Sunday reservation 2 weeks prior. The hostess came over and acknowledged us, but had that annoyed look on her face like we were doing something wrong. She pointed to an empty table and told us that is our table but it is not ready. Within a minute it was set yet we continued to wait there while nobody came back. The family in front of us had already been seated. The hostess finally went to the people behind us and told them their table is ready and she will lead them to it. The gentleman pointed to us and said “they were here before us and should be seated first.” She glanced over and then sat them anyway. Very rude. I don’t know anyone who would want to subject themselves to this going out for a nice meal on a once in a lifetime vacation. My 8 year old son and I went to the empty table that had been ready for a long time now and we sat ourselves. Then the male maitre d came over for the very first time and asked if I was the customer that is supposed to be at this table. I said yes, gave him my name on the reservation, although I had already checked in 15-20 minutes prior with the hostess. And I want to point out the entire time standing we were in very close proximity to a seated table who were eating. Almost touching their table we were so close as there is nowhere to stand. The server was okay at first. He was friendly, took the order, and the apps and entrees came out in good time. Then he was gone. After we finished eating we were sitting for ten minutes with plates still on the table. He finally came. I told him my son is falling asleep and asked for a cheesecake to go and the check. Cheesecake was dropped off, but no check. When I looked up he was taking orders at two other tables, then disappeared for 5 minutes.
  39. DinnerBuck

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Feels like you’re dining in a cabin on the hill. Great ambiance, bar and wait staff. 👍👍
  40. Jeff

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A Vail staple for our family! Everything was outstanding!! Their signature cocktail is a Mudslide, loving it for years, enjoy it as a dessert after our meal. Will always be coming to this fine place, it never disappoints!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bully Ranch offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 479-5460.

Bully Ranch is rated 4.5 stars by 634 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 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bully Ranch

20 Vail Rd, Vail, CO 81657

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    W. Meadow Drice

  • Neighborhood

    Vail

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Southwest

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet parking at the hotel for dining guests up to 2 hours, availability permitting.

  • Public transit

    Vail in town bus stop in front of restaurant entrance, and minutes away from the public parking structure and transportation center.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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