Mountain Standard

Name: Mountain Standard
Address: 193 Gore Creek Drive Ste 201, Vail, CO, United States, 81657
Telephone: (970) 476-0123
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1039)

$31 to $50

American

193 Gore Creek Drive, Ste 201, Vail, CO 81657

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 62 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Hot spot

From the creators of Sweet Basil in Vail Colorado comes a fresh, innovative new restaurant opening December 2012. Aptly named Mountain Standard, this rustic and relaxed tavern aims to set a new standard in the Vail valley by using an ancient form of cooking.

The majority of Mountain Standard’s menu will be prepared via the most primal cooking method: over an open and live wood fire. The only restaurant in the valley to devote themselves to this age-old way of cooking, the food at this exciting new restaurant will have rustic, bold and honest flavors, focusing on the purest ingredients in the Rocky Mountain region and beyond.

Service, like the cuisine, will have that perfect balance of providing a first class dining experience with a more casual vibe. There is no smoke and mirrors here - no fuss - just simple, honest, from the heart service and cooking. The beauty of the creek side location is mirrored by the high energy vibe of this dynamic restaurant.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 476-0123
Website
http://www.mtnstandard.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
McLean Hyde
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
193 Gore Creek Drive, Ste 201, Vail, CO 81657
Neighborhood
Vail
Cross street
Wall Street
Parking details
Mtn Standard is located in the heart of the Vail Village, which is a pedestrian village. Take interstate 70 to the Vail exit #176. Proceed through rotary intersections so that you wind up heading East on the So. Frontage Road (ski mountain side of the highway). Go eastbound approx.¼ mile to the Vail Village parking structure. Exit the structure out the middle portal to the south. Go across the Covered Bridge another 75 yards, and go right on Gore Creek Dr. We are down the steps past the Fountain
Public transit
The Vail Village free in town bus shuttle is available year round throughout the village. Take the bus to the Covered Bridge stop and proceed as noted below. Free public transportation is also available from East to West Vail into the Transportation Center at the main parking structure.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

Mc-Saccharum$16.00
old forester rye, amaro sfumato rhubarb pineapple oleo saccharum, lemon, peychauds
Cachaca Slide$15.00
sao paolo cachaca, fernet branca, lime‍
Sonova Shrub$17.00
diplomatico planas rum, pineapple liqueur, hard truth coco liqueur, orange shrub, orgeat
Holy Mole'$18.00
madre mezcal, yellow chartreuse, velvet falernum, mango liqueur, lime, mole oil
Cowboy Capri-Sun$15.00
hendricks, aperol, aelred melon, cucumber, lemon, peychauds, orange bitters
St Gorgeous$15.00
st george green chile, spiced pear, licor 43, lemon, basil, mint, orange shrub, soda
Margarita$16.00
suerte blanco tequila, grand marnier, jones family triple sec, lime, salt
Old Fashioned$15.00
benchmark bourbon, angostura bitters
Bloody Mary$14.00
family jones vodka, fire charred tomatoes, tomolives, salt rim.... add a beer back for $5

What 1,039 people are saying

Mountain Standard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Mountains
American
Mountains
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mountain Standard offers a "phenomenal dining experience" with "delicious food" and "attentive service," making it a "must-do in Vail." Notable dishes include the crispy trout and pork shank. While some mention noise and service hiccups, the creative menu and "excellent cocktails" consistently impress. Perfect for families and food enthusiasts alike.

1,039 Reviews

N
Natalie
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Mountain Standard and it did not disappoint. Wonderful vibe inside and the food was incredible! Will definitely be back!
Mountain StandardResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Natalie! We are so glad you all enjoyed your time with us and had a great first time! We hope to have you back again soon!
Is this helpful?
H
Heidi VIP
West Palm Beach118 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Once we received our cooked shrimp the meal was good. service was fine. I do not like seeing a service charge on my bill without being told about. I was happy the manager took it off the bill.
Mountain StandardResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for the review and feedback Heidi
Is this helpful?
a
adam savin VIP
Denver / Colorado1 review
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
we arrived 30 minutes after a Bravo event early the restaurant was no more than half full and hostess refused to seat us with the only excuse being that it wasnt our reservation time she was immature and seemed to want to exert her power. We had friends from out of town who we were excited to bring to Mountain Standard. The service once we sat was great. As a local resident and a frequent customer this was really off putting. An example of extremely poor customer service. I dont think we will be back for quite a while
Mountain StandardResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your recent visit began on a frustrating note, especially when you were excited to host guests with us. We understand how disappointing that must have felt. As a local and loyal guest, your support means a great deal to us. Please know it’s never our intention to make anyone feel unwelcome or dismissed. We do our best to seat guests early when the flow of service allows, and to ensure that we provide the best experience we do our best to maintain a steady flow. This helps us maintain the pace and quality of service we deliver to every table. That said, we’re very sorry if the communication around that policy came off as anything less than respectful or accommodating and we hope you join us again in the future.
Is this helpful?
R
Robin VIP
Denver / Colorado50 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I had a reservation. Arrived 10 minutes early. Hostess said we had to wait because the table was not set up. We went outside and waited. She said we had to wait another 10 minutes but would give us a great table near the creekside. Then a couple came in without a reservation but was a quickly seated at the table we had now waited 20 minutes for..... We were seated closer to the kitchen and further away from the creek. Did not want to make a scene, but I am a local and a regular customer, but certainly not treated the way!
Is this helpful?
C
Chris
Cincinnati / Dayton5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The biscuits and the tri tip were great. Fun vibe, though the restaurant is a little loud.
Mountain StandardResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Chris!
Is this helpful?
L
Lisa VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth23 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each and every staff member we interacted with was amazing. Food was fantastic.
Mountain StandardResponded 6 days ago
Lisa thank you so much for these kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to have you back again soon!
Is this helpful?
A
Angelique VIP
Houston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an exceptional dining experience! From the attentive staff to the delicious biscuits, and the mouthwatering trout, everything was simply wonderful. We will definitely be back!
Mountain StandardResponded on July 6, 2025
Hi Angelique, we are so glad you had a good time with us and that you enjoyed your food. We hope to have you back again soon!
Is this helpful?
A
Anna
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it! The salmon was one of the best I’ve had. 10/10 spot in vail
Mountain StandardResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review!
Is this helpful?
T
Trent VIP
Denver / Colorado6 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good overall, but fell short of my expectations. I read great reviews prior to dining and don’t get me wrong, the food was good but it didn’t blow me away. The pimento cheese appetizer was excellent. We ordered the piri piri chicken and the tri tip for entrees, and while both were good, they weren’t excellent. The temperature of both was lukewarm, and was close to cold by the time we finished eating. The chicken was very flavorful and well cooked, but very heavy on the garlic. When we ordered the tri tip, our server said it comes out medium rare and I confirmed that was good. I don’t think what we got was medium rare, and was borderline well done. The fritter was very good, albeit cold. Drinks were good, and service was good although a bit slow. I know you’re paying a premium for everything in Vail, but the experience overall just didn’t seem to justify the price tag.
Mountain StandardResponded on July 8, 2025
Thank you Trent for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed parts of your time with us, but we’re sorry other parts didn’t fully meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments about the service and drinks, and we apologize for the slow pace during your visit. We strive to provide great value and an exceptional experience, so your feedback is very helpful as we continue to improve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try in the future.
Is this helpful?
N
Nicole
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We love Mountain Standard. However our dining experience on 7/3 was not quite the standard we are used to. We ordered drinks after being seated at our table and they took over 30 minutes to arrive. We ordered our food well after the drink order and our apps came out before the drinks. My husband ordered a second beverage near the end of our meal and that drink also took so long that he canceled that order. The server apologized for the bar being slow but I think at that point the drinks should have been comped. We ordered the Santa Maria trip which was overcooked.
Mountain StandardResponded on July 8, 2025
Thank you for your feedback and for being a loyal guest. We’re very sorry your experience with us didn’t meet the standards you expect from Mountain Standard. While the holiday weekend was exceptionally busy, it should not have impacted your service. We apologize for the long wait for drinks, the mix-up with your order, and the Santa Maria trip being overcooked. We understand how frustrating this must have been. We’re addressing these issues with our team and hope you’ll give us another chance to make it right.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Mountain Standard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 476-0123.

Mountain Standard is rated 4.7 stars by 1039 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 62 times today

193 Gore Creek Drive, Ste 201, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

Cross street
Wall Street
Neighborhood
Vail
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Mtn Standard is located in the heart of the Vail Village, which is a pedestrian village. Take interstate 70 to the Vail exit #176. Proceed through rotary intersections so that you wind up heading East on the So. Frontage Road (ski mountain side of the highway). Go eastbound approx.¼ mile to the Vail Village parking structure. Exit the structure out the middle portal to the south. Go across the Covered Bridge another 75 yards, and go right on Gore Creek Dr. We are down the steps past the Fountain
Public transit
The Vail Village free in town bus shuttle is available year round throughout the village. Take the bus to the Covered Bridge stop and proceed as noted below. Free public transportation is also available from East to West Vail into the Transportation Center at the main parking structure.
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
McLean Hyde
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mtnstandard.com/
Phone number
(970) 476-0123
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Mountain Standard

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

Cocktails

Mc-Saccharum$16.00

Cachaca Slide$15.00

Sonova Shrub$17.00

Holy Mole'$18.00

Cowboy Capri-Sun$15.00

St Gorgeous$15.00

Margarita$16.00

Old Fashioned$15.00

Bloody Mary$14.00

What 1,039 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Mountain Standard offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mountain Standard restaurant rated?

Is Mountain Standard currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information