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Ludwig's

4.8
4.8
355 Reviews
$31 to $50
European
LUDWIGS ACCEPTS TABLES ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS . WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR!


Come and enjoy breakfast and dinner(December-April) at Ludwig's Restaurant at the Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail!
Start the day off right with a bountiful European style breakfast served in the beautiful glass enclosed Ludwig’s terrace overlooking Gore Creek. End the day enjoying our creative cuisine in a truly unique and charming Bavarian setting.

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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    European, Breakfast, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 479-5523
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Marshall
  • Private party facilities
    "The Stüberl" offers the privacy for that special occasion; please call the Sales Office 970-479-5522.
  • Private party contact
    Alyssa Thoma: (970) 479-5535
  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Cross street
    W. Meadow Drive
  • 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.
  • Entertainment
    Kings ClubVail’s best après ski and après dinner gathering spot is right here in the King's Club with live entertainment. Comfortable seating, a roaring fireplace, your favorite cocktail and plenty of entertainment make the King's Club the perfect spot to unwind after a day in the mountains!
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 355 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Great for brunch

  • Mountains

    Great for brunch

355 Reviews
  1. Love2Eat

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We always love brunch at Ludwig’s. But, the tables were so close together that people returning from the buffet as well as waitstaff pouring drinks repeatedly nudged our chairs. It was quite disturbing. Fewer tables and umbrellas please!

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  2. SophieH

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    For some reason they never seem to manage the queue to get in and the tables. Same in winter time. There's a massive queue and I waited 15 min. to get the table making us late for the reservation. When seated we could see lots of empty tables. Kept going on while we sat and ate, massive queue and lots of empty tables. Seems like poor management and it starts off the day in negative way. Besides that, we still love the breakfast buffet and the waiters are lovely and sweet. There's absolutely nothing to fault as soon as you get your table.

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  3. NicoleM

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful breakfast with a good variety of fresh options, amazing service and lovely ambiance

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  4. RickH

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's always a pleasure to enjoy brunch there. The sun room is amazing and the staff was very attentive. The perfect way to start your day.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Puerto Vallarta

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exquisite breakfast. We appreciate the good service. Always feels like a privilege to dine here. Thank you!

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  6. Tyler

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did not order the buffet and we were very pleased with the portions and quality of the food. Great brunch joint!

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  7. LeslieF

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Huge Sunday buffet. Individual omelets. So many options. Beautiful setting and exceptional service

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  8. MonicaN

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    There was no order off the menu option, thus, everyone dining had to choose the buffet which was $50 per person. This was explained as we checked in for our reservation. Know this going in. Very $$$ for breakfast

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went there for their amazing Breakfast Brunch for a special occasion. I had a great seat on their sunny covered patio. The wait staff was very attentive. The selections on the brunch menu were outstanding. I enjoyed every bite. I would highly recommend Ludwig’s for Brunch!

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  10. LoisM

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, drinks and service. Great fun for a group

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  11. JayneF

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and even better service. Seated overlooking the River.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great good and service. One of our favorites in town

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I live in Vail! This place has Great Service ! Great Food !

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  14. KathyO

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Service was good. Food in the buffet was warm to cold. Ordering straight from the Chef is a guaranty the food is hot. The choice of cold items was excellent. Very clean and beautiful.

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  15. Tvclancy1

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The atmosphere and food were everything we hoped for. Highly recommended.

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  16. LeesSummitResident

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to this restaurant on our final night in Vale. It was a great choice and was a great way to end the trip. It was expensive so be ready for that. But worth it.

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  17. ReneeG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have enjoyed breakfast at Ludwig’s three days in a row. The staff, food and ambiance has been incredible! A must go to restaurant while staying at The Sonnenalp Hotel & Spa!

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  18. TechSalesBro

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really cool setting, love the Bavarian theme. Food was really good but Buffet is over-priced. You could order 2 entrees that are made fresh and still have money left over vs buying the buffet.

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  19. miamiwahoo

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous time! Especially enjoyed the crab cake, unlike any other. Beautiful presentation. The venison duo was also beautifully presented and tasted even better. Lovely experience in a traditional alpine dining room.

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  20. AmericanLondon

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Disappointing. Service slow, apologies were Germanic as if it was our fault for being part of a busy evening. Nice touches (great salads) were offset by a couple of menu choices we regretted (the gnocchi is actually not a pasta dish) and vegetarian menu choices visible on the online menu which we checked for our guests were not available. This is a beautiful space but they really take their Vail vacation audience for granted. Since we are locals we will not be back soon

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  21. MarkH

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a great experience with excellent food and service.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was fantastic as was the food. Highly recommended

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  23. DianaM

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience, sunny, adorable waitress, great food. Could not have been nicer!

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  24. StacyS

    Denver

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Always love the brunch at Ludwig's! Great way to start St. Patrick's Day!

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  25. JefferyWW

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    Food is excellent and value is reasonable for resort dining Unfortunately we were seated at the table near the door, which was very busy with crowds brushing by - although we reached out in advance to request a specific table We also had to wait 30 minutes from seating until we were served our beverage Our waiter was very personable and the meal service picked up after the initial delay

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  26. HelenP

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food was great, but u fortunately it was cold when it was served. Otherwise, service was nice and ambience us terrific.

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  27. Jose

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything is wonderful, but $51 for the buffet without an option for ordering off the menu is not acceptable.

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  28. Mimspitney

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The ambiance is wonderful, although our area was warm to the point of being uncomfortable. The food was incredible. The dover sole, tenderloin, and the lamb carpaccio can’t be beat!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    The put us at a table two along a wall at the very entrance waiters was very nice (from Austria ) but we had to wait for a while for food and the check

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  30. SharonC

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly outstanding dining experience. Knowledgeable staff and excellent food

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  31. LindsayS

    West Palm Beach

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional service and food

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Incredible service, food very good, beautiful dining room. A little more variety of main dishes would be my only wish

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  33. BillMc

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent, and the service provided our wait staff was outstanding.

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  34. vailsuz

    Denver

    72 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was delicious, atmosphere excellent and nice to not be rushed. Bison dish and striped bass both delicious. Service was great. Lively bar area outside the restaurant.

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  35. RobertG

    Atlanta Metro

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    See my recent previous review. As before, dinner was superb and service impeccable. One major difference this time was I had the arugula and radicchio salad with blue cheese instead of the Caesar. The Caesar was very good but this was even better. Also highly recommend the hamachi starter which was omakase quality. My two best meals in Vail this ski season were both at Ludwig’s.

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  36. Eldee

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for any occasion

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Reservamos y no decia que era buffet, por lo que llegamos y tuvimos que pagar buffet para 2 menores a precio regular!

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  38. AndrasS

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice restaurant, German style interior, excellent food. Dominik, our waiter was very attentive and made excellent recommendations. Great experience! The steelhead trout and the venison duo were amazing!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OMG, that French toast was to die for! Good food, great ambiance, and excellent service.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

Ludwig's is rated 4.8 stars by 355 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Ludwig's

20 Vail Road, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W. Meadow Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    European, Breakfast, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort 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, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Marshall
  • Entertainment
    Kings ClubVail’s best après ski and après dinner gathering spot is right here in the King's Club with live entertainment. Comfortable seating, a roaring fireplace, your favorite cocktail and plenty of entertainment make the King's Club the perfect spot to unwind after a day in the mountains!
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (970) 479-5523
  • Private party facilities
    "The Stüberl" offers the privacy for that special occasion; please call the Sales Office 970-479-5522.
  • Private party contact
    Alyssa Thoma: (970) 479-5535
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