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Ludwig's

4.7
4.7
342 Reviews
$31 to $50
European
Come and enjoy breakfast and dinner 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

7:00 PM


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 Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 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 342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Great for brunch

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. miamiwahoo

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 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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  7. 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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  8. MarkH

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a great experience with excellent food and service.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. StacyS

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 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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  12. JefferyWW

    New England

    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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  13. OpenTable Diner

    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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  14. Jose

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. RobertG

    Atlanta Metro

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. AndrasS

    New England

    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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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

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  27. 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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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    ESPECTACULAR! El MEJOR desayuno de Vail sin lugar a dudas! Un buffet súper extenso, delicioso, bien servido, extraordinaria atención, muchísima variedad, fruta fresca, charcutería, quesos, huevos al gusto, salchichas exóticas, en fin, no podría enlistar todo lo que sirven.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dining experience at Ludwig’s. The Swiss decor and service were top notch. Our Austrian waiter, Dominic was very engaging and knowledgeable about all menu items and made helpful suggestions. The food was excellent and overall it was a unique and entertaining dining experience.

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  30. JamesS

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful breakfast in a beautiful dining room.

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  31. Elbe

    Richmond

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent since moment we walked into the restaurant: service , food, ambiance.

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  32. RobertG

    Atlanta Metro

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb dinner. The sea bass preparations was extraordinary. One of the best seafood dishes I have ever had. Beef ragout was also excellent. Maria, our personable server, was outstanding. She knew the preparation and qualities of every dish on the menu and was equally knowledgeable about the extensive wine list. It was a perfect evening!

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  33. Sonny

    Denver

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We were running 10 minutes late, so I called the restaurant and they said it was no problem. Please come in. Then they turned us away. Worst customer service I’ve ever seen.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    El personal súper amable y los platillos muy ricos

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  35. RickD

    Naples

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    On Jan29, I had a Sunday brunch reservation-booked about a week earlier-for 2 at Noon. At 11:15 a.m. on the 29th, I picked up a voicemail message left at 10:30 a.m. from Ludwig’s saying we had to be there by 11:30a.m. We arrived at 11:45 a.m. to a buffet of mostly cold food that was supposed to be hot. The omelet station was unattended. We were told we could not order from the menu. It’s just breakfast, you might say. True, except at Ludgwig’s breakfast for two is $110. All of this is beneath a hotel of the Sonenalp’s quality, which shouldn’t seek Noon reservations for a brunch it apparently, that day, wanted to close at Noon. Nor should it call its guests 90 minutes before the reservation to say show up earlier than the reservation it took. Herr Ludwig, we won’t be back.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING!!!!!!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Maria was an amazing hostess! Tomahawk steak was great. Chef visited the table. My girls loved it.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Central Texas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service in the sun room. Didn’t feel rushed despite having a reservation close to when they closed for the day.

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  39. MistyV

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    While the food was good, service was very poor. Not the place to go for fun, more of a quiet sophisticated Place. They also had limited cocktails- could not do a margarita or an espresso martini. Large wine selection.

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  40. karat

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing buffet, great decor and atmosphere, yulia our waitress was great!

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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 4.7 stars by 342 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


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 Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 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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