No Colorado vacation is complete without a visit or two – to the fine dining available in and around our beautiful mountain towns. From classic French cuisine in Vail to rustic American classics in Beaver Creek, there is something to suit every taste.

As you put together your Colorado travel plans, take a moment to indulge in our virtual tour of some of the Vail's finest dining establishments. Many of them require reservations, so you’ll want to plan ahead so you can top off your days of skiing, shopping and relaxing with an exquisite meal, a perfect wine, and a delicious dessert.

VAIL RESTAURANT GUIDE

Balata
20 Vail Rd.
(Berry Creek Rd.)
Vail, CO | Map
970-477-5353

From casual lunches to sophisticated dinners, Balata offers an unforgettable dining experience. Take in a stunning panoramic mountain view while feasting on Balata’s interpretations of True American Cooking, including soups, sandwiches, grilled burgers, ribs, lamb, seafood, pasta and more.
 
Kelly Liken
12 Vail Rd.
(Frontage Rd.)
Vail, CO | Map
970-479-0175

Simple food, in season, from local sources. A full bar and wine list with over 100 selections, including more than thirty wines offered by the glass. Dishes of elk, lamb, halibut, duck, and more, paired with fresh salads and sides and followed by cheese, chocolate and fruit. Enjoy one of Vail’s most unique dining experiences at Kelly Liken.

La Tour
122 E. Meadow Dr.
(I-70)
Vail, CO | Map
970-476-4403

Chef Paul Ferzacca’s elegant La Tour restaurant brings distinguished French cooking to Vail. Known by locals as the place “where chefs go to eat,” La Tour offers a sophisticated menu and extensive wine list sure to please the most adventurous and discerning palate.
 
Left Bank
183 Gore Creek Dr.
(Bridge St.)
Vail, CO | Map
970-476-3696

For more than 38 years, Left Bank has been satisfying the appetites of locals and visitors alike. The menu of traditional French cuisine is updated seasonally to include the freshest ingredients and dishes, all prepared with Chef Jean-Michael Chelain’s signature artistry and paired with wines from the finest vintners in France and California.
 
Sweet Basil
193 E. Gore Creek Dr.
(Bridge St.)
Vail, CO | Map
970-476-0125

Sweet Basil is located in the heart of Vail Village. Its creative take on modern American food resulted in the honor of being named “Colorado’s Most Popular Restaurant”. One taste of its classic creations, ranging from “Creamy Rabbit and Dumplings” to pork tacos and lamb sliders and you’ll see why. In addition to fine food, Sweet Basil offers an extensive and distinguished list of wines and cocktails to complement its menu.
 
The Wildflower
174 E. Gore Creek Dr.
(base of Vail Mtn.)
Vail, CO | Map
970-476-5011

Under the watchful eye of Executive Chef Rahm Fama, The Wildflower offers one of Vail’s most highly regarded and varied selections of fresh meat, seafood and produce, combined to form unforgettable dishes. The restaurant has twice been honored, once as the “#1 Restaurant in Vail” and again as one of the “Top Ten Restaurants in Colorado.”