KB Ranch 660 West Lionshead Place, Vail, CO 81657, Located West of the Eagle Bahn Gondola, 970-476-1937, Vail Valley's largest salad buffet can be found at this restaurant that also serves incredible steaks, ribs, and seafood daily for lunch and dinner. 

Sapphire Restaurant 223 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-2828, Overlooking Gore Creek, this elegant restaurant features award-winning, innovative American cuisine and a superb wine list, as well as a spacious deck offering spectacular views and the only raw bar in Vail complete with oysters, shrimp, and other seafood. Lunch and dinner are served daily. more... 

Moe's Original BBQ 675 West Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO 81657, 970-479-7888, A southern barbecue restaurant which is open daily for lunch and dinner and specializes in fresh smoked pork, chicken, and ribs cooked over hard wood. Full catering services are also available.  

Kaltenberg Castle Brewery 600 West Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO 81657, 970-479-1050, An upscale microbrewery and restaurant that is filled with lots of unique German castle touches and offers a moderately eclectic menu with a full range of authentic Royal Bavarian dishes, suitable for the whole family, and complemented by handcrafted beers and a wine list. They are open nightly for dinner. 

Mi Zuppa 2211 North Frontage Road, Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-0933, Enjoy eight freshly prepared gourmet soups daily at this cafe that also offers an array of fresh salads, breads, sandwiches, and cookies. They are open Monday through Saturday for lunch and early dinner; closed on Sundays. more... 

China Garden Too 143 East Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657, 970-479-1947, All of the delicious meals at this restaurant are prepared by master Chinese chefs with items on the menu including Kung Pao chicken, whole fish, and Valcon shrimp. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Monday through Friday. 

May Palace Chinese Restaurant 2109 North Frontage Road, Suite A, Vail, CO 81657, Located Next to the City Market, 970-476-1657, Serving the Vail Valley authentic Chinese cuisine for over 15 years, this premier Chinese restaurant uses only the freshest ingredients to prepare their wonderful Chinese dishes and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. A lounge is also on site that offers a daily happy hour. 

Sweet Basil 193 East Gore Creek Drive, Suite 201, Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-0125, A warm and inviting restaurant which offers unsurpassed contemporary American cuisine created with an array of diverse influences from around the world and complemented by an impressive wine list. They are open daily for lunch and dinner and reservations are strongly recommended. more... 

Tap Room 333 Bridge Street, Vail, CO 81657, 970-479-0500, Overlooking the slopes of Vail, this restaurant features a contemporary American menu plus offers a wide selection of beers on tap and over 20 wines by the glass. A cigar lounge is also on site and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Tyrolean Restaurant 400 East Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-2204, Owned and operated for over 30 years by two generations of the Langegger family, this local favorite restaurant serves a contemporary menu of fresh, seasonal cuisine inspired by the provinces of Austria in a rustic, yet comfortable dining room. They are open Wednesday through Monday for dinner only; closed on Tuesdays. more... 

Up The Creek 223 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO 81657, Located Below the Children's Fountain, 970-476-8141, Located next to Gore Creek, this restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and serves a full menu of healthy, creative, and contemporary dishes including fresh fish, salads, pastas, and daily specials. 

Alpenrose Restaurant 100 East Meadow Drive, Suite 25, Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-3194, Began as a tearoom and bakery in 1976, this restaurant serves an extensive menu of rich and fine continental cuisine in an authentic European atmosphere in one of four intimate dining rooms. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Blu's Restaurant 193 East Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-3113, There is something for everyone on the menu at this bistro style restaurant which offers creative, fresh, and zippy cuisine such as Chinese Tootsie Rolls, Gypsy Schnitzel, Spaghetti a la Checci , Mustard Pepper Steak and green eggs and ham. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Game Creek Restaurant 600 Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO 81657, 970-479-4275, Located 2,000 feet above Vail, you can get to this restaurant by riding the gondola to Eagle's Nest where a shuttle will take you to this cozy European style chalet restaurant. A gourmet multicourse meal is served, complimented by a superb wine list, and reservations are recommended. They are open for dinner during the winter season Tuesday through Saturday evenings and for dinner in the summer Thursday through Saturday evenings.  

La Tour Restaurant 122 East Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-4403, Voted the best French restaurant in Vail Valley, this restaurant offers specialties such as Black Truffles, Foie Gras, Colorado Lamb, and Dover Sole Meuniere, complemented by an award-winning wine list. They are open nightly for dinner. more... 

Left Bank Restaurant 183 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-3696, Vail's premier French restaurant since 1970, this classic, fine dining restaurant serves traditional French and Mediterranean cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere with seafood and rack of lamb being the signature dishes. An award-winning wine list complements your meal. They are open Thursday through Tuesday for dinner only; closed on Wednesdays. more... 

Campo de Fiori 100 East Meadow Drive, Suite 24, Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-8994, A lively, warm, and festive Italian restaurant which serves some of the most authentic Italian cuisine in the area, prepared with only the finest ingredients and complemented by a great selection of fine wines. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Vendetta's 291 Bridge Street, Vail, CO 81657, Located at the Base of Vail Mountain, 970-476-5070, Vail's premier Italian restaurant, this restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and has been serving excellent Italian cuisine such as gourmet pizzas, jumbo plates of pasta, chicken, veal, and seafood for over 18 years. 

Bada-Bing Gourmet Pizza Company 1000 Lionsridge Loop, Vail, CO 81657, 970-477-2232, Open daily for lunch and dinner, this restaurant specializes in delicious gourmet pizzas with quality toppings and they also serve huge calzones, toasted subs, and pints of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream. 

Larkspur Restaurant & Bar 458 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, CO 81657, Located at the Base of Vail Mountain, 970-479-8050, Located in the Golden Peak building, this restaurant is usually open daily for lunch and dinner; they have seasonal hours, so call first. This award-winning restaurant serves regional American cuisine with a touch of French overtones in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. more... 

Garfinkel's 536 East Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-3789, The largest and sunniest deck in Vail is located at this sports bar that is a popular watering hole for locals and tourists alike. An array of pub fare and apres ski specials are served daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining.  

Montauk Seafood Grill 549 East Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-2601, Award-winning seafood prepared in an open exhibition kitchen is the specialty at this restaurant that features a bright and festive dining room, a flower filled patio deck, and a dark, rustic bar. Specialties such as Hawaiian ahi, crispy calamari, and tempura shrimp are on the menu, complemented by an extensive wine list. They are open nightly for dinner. 

Lancelot Inn 201 East Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO 81657, Located Adjacent to the Children's Fountain, 970-476-5828, Vail's number one prime rib restaurant since 1969, this casual dining restaurant overlooks Gore Creek and specializes in juicy prime rib plus serves fresh seafood specials, pastas, lamb, and fresh fish such as Rocky Mountain rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon. Patio dining is available in good weather and they are open nightly for dinner. more...