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Bully Ranch

Name: Bully Ranch
Address: 20 Vail Rd, Vail, CO, United States, 81657
Telephone: (970) 479-5460
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

634 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 22, 2023

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
Website
https://sonnenalp.com/dining/bully-ranch/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
20 Vail Rd, Vail, CO 81657
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

Popular dishes

Baked Brie***$21.00
Sage Blueberry Jam, Toasted Almonds, Fried Sage, Honeycomb, Lavender, Lemon Oil Crostini
Shrimp Aguachile***$24.00
Marinated Shrimp, Red Onion, Cucumber, Avocado, Serrano, Fresh Blood Orange, Crispy Tortilla Chips
Crispy Chicken Wings$26.00
Celery & Carrot Sticks, Buttermilk Herb Dressing Choice of Sauce: House Made BBQ or Hot Sauce
Wild Boar Green Chili Nachos$18.00
Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese, Red Onion, Cilantro, Pickled Fresno
Signature Truffle Tots**$16.00
White Truffle Oil, Red Chili Flakes, Parmesan
Crispy Brussels Sprouts**$16.00
Honey Gastrique, Candied Pecans, Chèvre
Mezcal Drunken Mussels***$24.00
Chipotle Cream Sauce, Tomatoes, Spanish Chorizo, Grilled Bread, Cilantro

Soup

Creamy Tomato Cheddar***$10.00
Cheddar Cheese, Scallions
Wild Boar Green Chili***$12.00
Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese, Red Onion, Cilantro, Pickled Fresno
Oxtail & Farro Soup$12.00
Toasted Farro, Potatoes, Carrots, Celery, Onions, Basil Oil, Lemon Gremolata

Salads

Romaine Caesar***$18.00
Pecorino Cheese, Spanish Anchovies, Focaccia Crouton
Green Kale & Quinoa** ***$18.00
Blueberries, Toasted Almonds, Dried Cranberries, Parmesan, Shaved Apples, Citrus Dressing
Toasted Farro & Quinoa Power Bowl**$19.00
Apple Chips, Baby Kale, Frisee, Fresh Raspberries, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Pepitas, Lemon Dressing
Smoked Burrata & Beet***$19.00
Marcona Almond, Fresh Apple, Fresh Basil, Honeycomb, Balsamic Dressing, Grilled Bread

Salad Additions

Scottish Salmon*$17.00
Chicken Breast*$12.00
Garlic Herb Shrimp (5)$14.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

All Burgers & Sandwiches Come with Choice of Side!

Peak Burger* ** ***$25.00
7X Wagyu, Portobello Mushroom, Swiss Cheese, Rocket Greens, White Truffle Oil, Roasted Garlic Aioli
Bully Bourbon Burger* ** ***$25.00
7X Wagyu, Smoked Cheddar, Peppered Bacon, Sautéed Onions, House-Made Bourbon Glaze
Buffalo Black & Blue Burger* ** ***$25.00
Wild Boar Bacon, Crispy Onions, Smoked Blue Cheese Dressing
BFC - Bully Fried Chicken$25.00
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Slaw, Dill Pickles Hot Honey Glaze, Roasted Garlic Aioli

Mains

16oz Black Angus Cowboy Steak* ***$65.00
Garlic Herb Butter, Charred Onions, Confit Potatoes, Seared Snap Peas, Peppercorn Jus
Baby Back Ribs$32.00
Baby Back Ribs, Stranahan's Whiskey BBQ Broccoli Slaw, Seasoned Steak Fries
Crispy Whole Colorado Trout***$38.00
Jalapeño Chimichurri, Roasted Potatoes, Maitake Mushroom, Seared Pearl Onionss
Braised Lamb Shank***$46.00
Aged Irish Cheddar Polenta, Wild Mushrooms, Haricot Verts, Lamb Jus
ELK & Barolo Bolognese$28.00
San Marzano Tomatoes, Cavatappi Pasta, Grated Pecorino Cheese
Stone Oven Baked Meatballs**$33.00
Impossible Grind, San Marzano Tomatoes, Lemon Gremolata, Herbed Bread Crumbs, Burrata Cheese, Grilled Flatbread
Bully Beef Fajitas*$38.00
Marinated Skirt Steak, Charred Peppers & Onions, Flour Tortillas, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa Verde
Seared Scottish Salmon$34.00
Toasted Farro, Fresh Tomato Broth, Seared Snap Peas, Herb Roasted Baby Carrots, Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes
Truffle 'Mac'$26.00
Dubliner Bread Crumbs, Hen of the Woods Mushroom, Chive

Flatbreads

Prosciutto & Goat Cheese$18.00
Haystack Peppered Goat Cheese, Rosemary, California Fig Jam, 10-Year Aged Balsamic
Bully Buffalo Sausage$18.00
Jalapeño Buffalo Sausage, Smoked Cheddar, Roasted Peppers & Onions, Chili Flakes, Fresh Mozzarella
Traditional Margherita$18.00
Roma Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Garden Basil, San Marzano Tomatoes

Sides

French Fries$7.00
Truffle Tots$7.00
Haricot Vert$9.00
Creamy Tomato Cheddar Soup$10.00
Caesar Salad$9.00

What 634 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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ChrisD
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, ambiance great, drinks great, service great .
OT
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.
IL
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.
OT
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.
RS
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.
JB
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.
Y
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.
TS
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.
LC
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.
JF
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
L
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.
K
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
MT
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.
JH
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.
OT
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.
K
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.
LC
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!
TB
TeresaB
Atlantic City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great burgers and great service.
OT
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.
CB
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
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for casual lunch with colleagues. Always excellent.
SK
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.
FW
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.
TF
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!
MO
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.
AS
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive service. Quality food. Nice atmosphere.
CR
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.
MK
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, $$$
JR
JanineR
Detroit
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent
OT
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 !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food and the servers were wonderful!!
JP
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
JL
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.
C
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
OT
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.
JB
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.
O
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.
DB
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. 👍👍
J
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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://sonnenalp.com/dining/bully-ranch/
Phone number
(970) 479-5460

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Bully Ranch

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

ELK & Barolo Bolognese

Peak Burger

Bully Beef Fajitas

Bully Beginnings

Baked Brie***$21.00

Shrimp Aguachile***$24.00

Crispy Chicken Wings$26.00

Wild Boar Green Chili Nachos$18.00

Signature Truffle Tots**$16.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts**$16.00

Mezcal Drunken Mussels***$24.00

Soup

Creamy Tomato Cheddar***$10.00

Wild Boar Green Chili***$12.00

Oxtail & Farro Soup$12.00

Salads

Romaine Caesar***$18.00

Green Kale & Quinoa** ***$18.00

Toasted Farro & Quinoa Power Bowl**$19.00

Smoked Burrata & Beet***$19.00

Salad Additions

Scottish Salmon*$17.00

Chicken Breast*$12.00

Garlic Herb Shrimp (5)$14.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Peak Burger* ** ***$25.00

Bully Bourbon Burger* ** ***$25.00

Buffalo Black & Blue Burger* ** ***$25.00

BFC - Bully Fried Chicken$25.00

Mains

16oz Black Angus Cowboy Steak* ***$65.00

Baby Back Ribs$32.00

Crispy Whole Colorado Trout***$38.00

Braised Lamb Shank***$46.00

ELK & Barolo Bolognese$28.00

Stone Oven Baked Meatballs**$33.00

Bully Beef Fajitas*$38.00

Seared Scottish Salmon$34.00

Truffle 'Mac'$26.00

Flatbreads

Prosciutto & Goat Cheese$18.00

Bully Buffalo Sausage$18.00

Traditional Margherita$18.00

Sides

French Fries$7.00

Truffle Tots$7.00

Haricot Vert$9.00

Creamy Tomato Cheddar Soup$10.00

Caesar Salad$9.00

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Does Bully Ranch offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Green Kale & Quinoa *$18.00

Peak Burger* *$25.00

Bully Bourbon Burger* *$25.00

Buffalo Black & Blue Burger* *$25.00