Mountain Standard is a stylish, upmarket gastropub in Vail, Colorado, known for bringing together the warmth of a mountain gathering place with the polish of a destination-worthy dining experience.
Set in a woody, inviting space at NORTHSIDE, 193 Gore Creek Dr CREEKSIDE, this restaurant serves New American fare with a menu designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes, from comforting favorites to thoughtful dishes that highlight local flavor.
Whether guests are stopping in for lunch, settling in for dinner, or enjoying dessert and drinks after a day in Vail, Mountain Standard offers an atmosphere that feels both refined and welcoming.
What makes Mountain Standard especially appealing is the way it combines quality, variety, and convenience. Guests consistently praise the fast service, great beer selection, great cocktails, great dessert, great wine list, and the inclusion of local specialty items that give the menu a distinct sense of place.
The restaurant also offers outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site service, making it easy for diners to enjoy the experience in the way that suits them best.
With options ranging from alcohol, beer, cocktails, and coffee to comfort food, healthy options, and happy-hour food and drinks, it delivers the kind of flexibility that keeps both locals and visitors coming back.
A bar on site, table service, Wi‑Fi, free Wi‑Fi, and gender-neutral restrooms add to the comfort and convenience, while the casual, cozy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket setting makes it a strong choice for everything from relaxed meals to special evenings out.
Accessibility and guest comfort are clearly part of the experience as well. Mountain Standard provides a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, along with an assistive hearing loop, helping ensure more guests can enjoy a smooth and inclusive visit.
The restaurant is highly regarded, with a 4.40-star rating based on 1,548 reviews, reflecting a strong reputation for quality food, dependable service, and a memorable dining atmosphere. Dinner reservations are recommended, and reservations are accepted, though guests should plan for the possibility of a wait due to the restaurant’s popularity.
Payment is simple and convenient, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted. For guests looking for a distinctive Vail dining experience that blends great food, excellent drinks, and a polished yet comfortable setting, Mountain Standard stands out as a trusted favorite.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Mountain Standard
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
lebanese pickles, crispy shallots, marinated feta, tim’s “rest in pita”
benton's country ham, pepper jelly
bacon cider jam, pickled celery salad, grilled bread
sesame chili dressing, duck fat re-fried beans, salsa verde crema
wood fired corn, hatch green chilis, shrimp, cilantro
green onion, pecorino, shrimp & cali sauce (yep, we got it from sweet basil!)
argentine red shrimp, old bay worcestershire butter, mountain standard cocktail sauce
heirloom shelling beans, ham hock, grilled avocado, red-eye peanut salsa macha
bob's zippy spice, mountain standard ranch
del maguey mezcal, charred tomato, tomolive, dill
daily selection, 1/2 dozen
coconut green goddess, shiso salsa verde, sesame puffed rice, cilantro
roasted bone marrow, bone marrow aioli, genovese basil, lemon, garlic butter sourdough
mustard aioli, charred shallot, dill pickle potato chips
crispy prosciutto, maytag blue, puffed farro, avocado
cornbread croutons, honey whipped yogurt, grilled peach vinaigrette, cucumber, mint, basil
buttercrunch farm's lettuce, red wine vinaigrette
locatelli pecorino, pickled asian pear, vidalia onions, pistachio caesar-ish dressing
fried veal cutlet, stracciatella cheese, grilled artichoke pesto, sesame semolina hoagie
shwarma spiced lamb, avocado tzatziki, cucumber salad, “rest in” pita
piri piri fried chicken, green onion and cabbage slaw, poppy seed mayo, cilantro
guajillo salsa, roasted tomatillo kewpie, hatch chiles, cilantro
pimento cheddar fondue, bacon, brioche bun, bread 'n butter pickle
add fries, side salad, or onion rings
andouille & collard greens gumbo, carolina gold rice, scallions
1000 island cabbage slaw, pickled red onion, locatelli pecorino, mustard jus
market inspired preparation
celery root puree, green apple, pecorino crisp, rosemary
asparagus, quinoa, smoked tomato and sherry vinaigrette, quinoa “crispies”
addictively spicy, smashed steak fries, poppy seed yogurt, green onion
gruyere potato puree, cabbage, green apple, puffed faro, caraway vinaigrette
miso creamed corn, toasted sesame, tempura maitakes, japanese bbq butter
grilled tuna, manila clams, chorizo sausage, fava beans, saffron tomato calasparra rice
bibb lettuce, soft herbs, pineapple nuoc cham, hot sauce butter, blue cornbread, anson mills beans n' rice
rotating, large format, wood grilled, beefy short loin awesomeness
wood fired corn, hatch green chilis, shrimp, cilantro
crispy prosciutto, maytag blue cheese puffed farro, avocado mountain standard herb dressing
sea salt, benton's country ham, pepper jelly
bacon and onion jam, pickled celery, grilled bread
crispy, golden fries with fresh seasoning
sesame chili dressing, duck fat re-fried beans, salsa verde crema
coconut green goddess, shiso salsa verde sesame puffed rice, cilantro
del maguey mezcal, charred tomato, tomolive, dill oil
daily selection, 1/2 dozen
mustard aioli, charred shallot, dill pickle potato chips
whipped mascarpone, almond amaretti cookies, meyer lemon jam, limoncello soaked ladyfingers
dark chocolate crémeux, vanilla whipped cream, candied pecans, graham cracker piggy, chocolate ice cream
dark chocolate brownie, candied peanuts, caramel, peanut ice cream
strawberry mouse, strawberry dust, strawberry vanilla preserves, lime caramel
Hear from our valued guests
Delicious!!! We loved the atmosphere with the open kitchen, nice music and great service. We were in and out within an hour with drinks, apps, entrees and a dessert! Our server Kendall was fantastic! Our toddler has an egg allergy, and she does as well so she was super accommodating to him and was very informative on what he could and couldn’t have before it was brought to the table. Our picky toddler ate his entire wagyu beef hot dog! We would definitely return if we’re back in the area!
One of the best in the village and also one of the most reserved by people. Food is very seasoned in general, but good.
We had a wonderful time last night at Mountain Standard! We were immediately greeted— the manager and staff went out of their way to get to know us and ask about our trip to Vail. Very personable! The food was amazing- we got a 28 oz. T-bone steak cooked perfectly. Loved the pimento cheese and the biscuits! We cannot recommend Mountain Standard, our waiter Francisco, and Freddy enough!
Delicious lunch while I was passing through. The octopus was delish as well as the peri peri chicken sandwich.
Stopped in for lunch while visiting Vail Village for the afternoon and totally worth it. Slight wait to be seated as only 2 waiters today, but they did great. Mu husband and I started with the warm pimento cheese and pepper jam and toasted bread and a country ham bisquit for each of us. Both were fabulous. We split the grilled crab and cheese sandwich and soup and ordered an extra bowl of soup. The cheese was a perfect contrast to the crab on the sandwich and the porky tomato soup was great too. We left pleasantly full and very happy with our meal.
Mountain Standard is a standout in Vail for both lunch and dinner, with service that feels genuinely welcoming, attentive, and well paced. The kitchen clearly takes pride in ingredient quality and execution. The food is fresh, deeply flavorful, and built around combinations that feel creative and intentional, not trendy for the sake of it. It is absolutely a chef driven restaurant. I started with the octopus appetizer. The octopus itself was cooked perfectly, tender with the right bite, and the overall flavor profile was delicious. The only element that felt unnecessary to me was the black beans. They distracted from the dish rather than adding anything essential, so I removed them. Aside from that, it was excellent, and the avocado slices added a great creamy texture that worked beautifully with the octopus. For my main, I had the burger, and it was exactly what you want from a place like this: very fresh, high quality ingredients, and meat cooked perfectly. It is the kind of burger that feels elevated without trying too hard. Overall, Mountain Standard delivers a polished, thoughtful dining experience whether you come for lunch or dinner, with creative food, strong technique, and genuinely great service.
This place was insane! The cocktails and food were incredible. Amazing experience. Our bartender/waiter Sparrow was a true homie and guided us through all the best choices. He made our night even more special.
The food was excellent and the vanilla custard pie was delicious. You do need a reservation. Our server was nice, however, it was disappointing that when ordering one of their specialty drinks we asked to simply substitute ginger ale for ginger beer (not a ginger beer fan). The server said no, nothing could be changed. A bit disappointed and really started the meal on a negative tone. While they kept checking in, the coat check was nice, it left us feeling that customer service was a bit of a let down especially for the cost of dinner and drinks.
Creekside sunny patio, benefits from Sweet Basil sister wine list, hangar steak accompanied by a really delicious miso glaze, baby corn stalk sprouts were tasty and unique, crème corn side had a nice flavor, very attentive and friendly, and super welcoming with my pup on the patio
We had a fantastic meal here. The Brussels sprout salad is phenomenal. The salmon was cooked perfectly. The service was right on point. The drinks were absolutely delicious, especially the Espresso Martini, which pairs exceptionally well with the Meyers Lemon Tiramisu. Great restaurant!
Common questions about Mountain Standard
Mountain Standard is located at NORTHSIDE, 193 Gore Creek Dr CREEKSIDE, Vail, CO 81657, United States, Vail, CO, United States.
You can reach Mountain Standard by calling +1 970-476-0123.
Mountain Standard has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 1548 customer reviews.
Mountain Standard features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Assistive hearing loop.
Mountain Standard features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Mountain Standard features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Mountain Standard features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Mountain Standard features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Mountain Standard features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Mountain Standard features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Mountain Standard features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Mountain Standard features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Mountain Standard features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Mountain Standard features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Mountain Standard features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
Mountain Standard features the following parking: Free parking garage, Paid parking garage, Difficult to find a space.
Mountain Standard features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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