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Russell's - Vail, Vail, CO

Russell's - Vail

4.7
4.7
1468 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Russell's is more than a steakhouse, it is a dining experience!

Serving certified Angus beef, fresh seafood, shrimp, weiner schnitzel and Alaskan King Crab legs to name a few. A delightful bottle of wine will compliment your dining experience.

Enjoy a friendly, relaxing atmosphere with wonderful creekside dining. Come and join us and discover your own reason to visit us again and again.

Russell's combines a unique charm with great food that creates an incredible dining experience you will not forget.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 37 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (970) 476-6700

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Luis Garcia

  • Catering

    We do not offer any catering but if you are very interested, please reach out and we might be able to accomodate you.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer private events. We do not have a private room but our restaurant is great for booking half of the restaurant. Please contact info@russellsvail.com to inquire about private events.

  • Neighborhood

    Vail

  • Cross street

    Bridge Street

  • Parking details

    There is the main Vail Village parking garage located right below the Vail Transportation Center. Parking is free after 3:00. After you park, walk up Bridge Street and we are located right past the Covered Bridge on your left.

  • Public transit

    Get off at the transportation center located in Vail Village. Start walking towards the mountain up Bridge Street. We are located on the left after you cross the Covered Bridge.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,468 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Steakhouse

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food / Great service !!!! Will put on my list of restaurants when I travel to Vail…
  2. cablelakegirl

    Denver

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined today

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Service was very nice. The wedge salad dressing was commercial tasting and the salad as a whole was very marginal The atmosphere is a little dark
  3. KaylaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was top notch and so was the service. We will be back.
  4. MaryT

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Russell’s is a great steak place. The food is excellent and the staff is very friendly. I love the view looking over the creek and the covered bridge. It’s our favorite steak place in Vail.
  5. pamelap

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    food very mediocre menu is tired. It was loud - server was good, we only went because it was the only place we could get in.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, food, service, and ambiance were all great. Our reservation was for four and we had the need to add a fifth guest. Thank you for accommodating us. We love Russel’s!
  7. JessicaM

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    The food was good, but it was over packed. It could have been great! Our server was not good at all. He was very inattentive, and short with us. I had to wait on my drink for 15-20 minutes and when I got it, it was watered down. He did not pre bus and did not give us a dessert menu. Altogether, I would give it 2 stars. I feel like it could have been so much better.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience4
    The host staff were very unfriendly. They were unkind when we came in the door and our entire party had not arrived. We asked for a table for 5 and the table needed to be rearranged and it felt like they had to move a mountain. Not impressed. Not welcoming and unfriendly.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service and food and server, wish it was more handicap accessible.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had a great anniversary date night! The steak was prepared perfectly, and the Brussel sprouts were amazing. I was disappointed with the burrata salad (very small piece of burrata) and the creamed spinach (it was like the sautéed the spinach and just poured heavy cream on top). Service was great and our seat next to the window was so picturesque. Would go back if we visit Vail again.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My babe and I had a great meal and the service was amazing. We had a perfect steak and a Caesar salad. We finished the meal with a mud pie.
  12. LindaC

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have dined at Russel's numerous times over the years and the experience is consistently good. Reservations are definitely a must.
  13. CP713

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Russell’s it’s a staple and a must visit ever time in Vail. Escargot are amazing, French onion soup is delicious and the steaks are to die for.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Russell’s was a 12 out of 10. Our server Wesley (I think?) really made our whole night. The escargot was to die for and our steaks were cooked perfectly. Fantastic wine selection also. Would recommend Russell’s to anyone visiting or staying in Vail Village.
  15. kevinO

    Columbus

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Pleasant experience
  16. LeonF

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Russell's Steakhouse in Vail, CO is an exceptional restaurant: excellently prepared steaks; good service and excellent wine selection. When you are looking for a steak in Vail, Russel's is the "go to" place, period.
  17. ColoradoMom

    Denver

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've decided that Russell's is our favorite steak house in Vail. The food is always outstanding as is the service. Great ambiance as well.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Mala mal servicio y mucho ruido
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Family get together . So Loud we couldn’t hear anything .
  20. AnthonyL

    Denver

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Decent steaks. Solid Vail choice but nothing over the top amazing.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Salads and filet dinners were delicious. Service was great.
  22. kgud

    San Francisco

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of top 3 restaurants in Vail. A standard for me.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    I have been going to Russell’s for over 15 years. It is unlikely that I will return. Over the last three years the food quality has deteriorated. The streaks aren’t anything better than ones prepare at home now. The food was fine, that’s not the reason for my poor rating. The service by the waiter was unlike anything I have ever had, anywhere. I grew up in the business and have been a waiter at fine dining establishments for many years so I speak from experience. This waiter was condescending, spoke down to guests, delivered the wrong steak to one of the guests in my party and then argued with me about it. You’re serving steaks, know the difference between a New York Strip and a Ribeye and don’t argue about it man. And then this waiter assigned a gratuity to the bill due to my infant son being the fifth person at the table, presumably because he thought so highly of himself that he deserved or could command such a gratuity. The manager was terrific, she dealt with the steak issue and the gratuity issue. And she got a cash tip on my way out due to her attention and help is keeping her waiter in check.
  24. DanL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at Russell’s. Friendly staff all around. Had Tuna App and bread - both excellent. Son had NY STRIP med rare - perfect flavoring and temp. I had Bone In Rib eye Med - and was fantastic. Exceeded expectations and the scallop potatoes side were so good. Server “Orianna” was very pleasant and complimented the night. Tables around us all very friendly and enjoyed their time too. Would 100% come back next time in Vail.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always amazing and wait staff great
  26. JuanPM

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent dining. Service was good. The noise level is excessive.
  27. MBKS

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always our favorite in Vail. Trout is amazing!!!
  28. YvonneB

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always visit Russell's when visiting Vail. They have delicious food served by first rate waitstaff. This time, we feasted on steak Diane which is a filet served with a brandy cream sauce and the blackened salmon, both were perfectly seasoned and seared. The best was yet come as we enjoyed the caramel apple tart for dessert.
  29. RobertA

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's always a pleasure to eat at Russell's. This particular dining experience was made even better from the service provided by our waiter, Joe. We will return next year for another wonderful dining experience.
  30. JoeC

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Traditional Vail dining. Great bar and the meals include scalloped potatoes and veggies. Loved the steak. With salads, wine, and tip dinner was around $120 per person. 👍👍
  31. Perfectchoice

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great server! Food was delicious.
  32. bizidoc

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Russells never disappoints. While, I miss their two-for-one, king crab legs, special, it didn’t stop me from ordering it and enjoying it immensely. Our whole party had a variety of meals from pork to steak to fish, and was appreciated by all. Our water glasses were never empty. The bread was delicious- and as it was all you can eat, well worth the $4.
  33. WilliamM

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Russells always delivers. We have eaten there several times over the years. Each visit is always a pleasurable experience. We had the privilege of being served by Abigail. She as all the staff were very attentive and sincere.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place. Great service. Good food.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Steak was unreal, but skip the cocktails.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    - scallops, Mac and cheese, steak, mud pie(!!) and apple tart were all amazing - burrata salad was too small and boring - waiter was nice
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, and atmosphere. They allow payments in Bitcoin but not in Ethereum
  38. GarryR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Wesley was superb !! Had dinner there twice in one week!
  39. Chocolate

    Greensboro

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive server, delicious ribs and bread.
  40. Decent

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    Many of the items that we usually get have been removed from the menu, including chicken & shrimp cocktail. We were definitely not excited about the changes and limited items. The quality of the food was not the same as it has been in the past.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

FAQs

Russell's - Vail offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 476-6700.

Russell's - Vail is rated 4.7 stars by 1468 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 37 times today
Google Map for Russell's - Vail

228 Bridge Street, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Bridge Street

  • Neighborhood

    Vail

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    There is the main Vail Village parking garage located right below the Vail Transportation Center. Parking is free after 3:00. After you park, walk up Bridge Street and we are located right past the Covered Bridge on your left.

  • Public transit

    Get off at the transportation center located in Vail Village. Start walking towards the mountain up Bridge Street. We are located on the left after you cross the Covered Bridge.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Luis Garcia

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (970) 476-6700

  • Catering

    We do not offer any catering but if you are very interested, please reach out and we might be able to accomodate you.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer private events. We do not have a private room but our restaurant is great for booking half of the restaurant. Please contact info@russellsvail.com to inquire about private events.

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