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Up The Creek, Vail, CO

Up The Creek

4.7 (1049)
$31 to $50
American
223 Gore Creek Dr., Suite 103, Vail, CO 81657

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
Up the Creek Bar and Grill has been family operated since 1988. In our effort to serve only great, healthy, sustainable food we source our ingredients locally as much as possible, and use additive free, grass fed and environmentally responsible products. Try some of our hand muddled specialty cocktails, local micro brews, or enjoy a bottle of wine from our extensive list.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Wild Game
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Luis Portillo
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant is available for private functions. We offer buy-outs for large parties and can handle smaller parties in our regular service. Our creek side location is the perfect setting for rehearsal dinners, weddings, and corporate events.
  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Parking details
    The only parking available is in the Vail Public Parking Structure. Handicap access and drop off at the International Bridge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,049 people are saying

Up The Creek 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Healthy

  • Mountains

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Up The Creek offers a "perfect spot" with stunning views of Gore Creek in Vail Village, providing a delightful dining experience. Noted for its "excellent food and service," this restaurant impresses with dishes like elk and bison tenderloin. The "friendly staff" and "imaginative menu" make it a "one-of-a-kind place in Vail."
1,049 Reviews
  1. Diane

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 4 and enjoyed our evening at the restaurant. Three of us had the ruby trout which was very good. My sister ordered the lamb with a mushroom risotto which was also very good. We had peach cobbler for dessert and it was delicious. Our waitress was very attentive. The restaurant was on the Gore River which made for a very pleasant and relaxing setting.

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  2. MHPINNY

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been fans of up the creek for a long time. On this evening, we had to wait to be seated (even with a reservation). There seemed to be confusion about who should be seated where. Our food was delicious and we were lucky to land an outside table on a beautiful night- a bit cramped but worth it. Service was a bit uneven, but overall the meal was a good experience.

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  3. Kirsten

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good did lovely location. Not many dairy free options.

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  4. Richard VIP

    Denver / Colorado31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite locations. We felt like the food was not as good as before and the portions had been reduced a little. Example, the reuben came sandwich on plate, not even a small handful of fries.

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  5. Natalie VIP

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Up the creek always fits us in and takes care of us.

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  6. Amy

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, overlooking Gore Creek in Vail Village. Up the Creek was a perfect spot to re-connect with friends over lunch!

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  7. John

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner across the board! Great service, food, and experience.

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  8. Allison

    Northern Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Come here every year and have a wonderful experience every time! The food is outstanding and the patio seating on the river is such a fun place to be!

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  9. Paige VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Not great for a large group, service seemed to be overwhelmed, food wasn’t coursed out properly. Good ambiance by the river. Perhaps more casual than expected.

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  10. mark

    Denver / Colorado33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice location on the creek, food and service just mediocre. But probably still a pretty good place in Vail, where good restaurants are difficult to find.

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FAQs

Up The Creek offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 476-8141.

Up The Creek is rated 4.7 stars by 1049 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Up The Creek

223 Gore Creek Dr., Suite 103, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Wild Game
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The only parking available is in the Vail Public Parking Structure. Handicap access and drop off at the International Bridge.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luis Portillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant is available for private functions. We offer buy-outs for large parties and can handle smaller parties in our regular service. Our creek side location is the perfect setting for rehearsal dinners, weddings, and corporate events.
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