Fodor's Expert Review Mountain Standard

$$$$ Vail American

This casual lunch and dinner stop prepares its meat and fish with a deft hand and the age-old way—over an open wood fire. The menu changes often, but usually includes popular dishes such as the spring pea bruschetta, a fall-off-the-bone pork chop with charred okra succotash and cornbread crumble, and a whole Rocky Mountain trout with grilled pole bean salad and smoked almond milk. For dessert, splurge on a s'mores pie. From the dining room, you can watch chefs prepare your food in the open kitchen, but summer has the better view, with foodies and families alike congregating on the patio overlooking Gore Creek.

American Lunch Dinner $$$$

Quick Facts

193 Gore Creek Dr.
Vail, Colorado  81657, USA

970-476–0123

www.mtnstandard.com

Known For:
  • Wood-fired Rocky Mountain trout with chimichurri
  • Creative, seasonal menu
  • Casual, lively setting

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