
The 10th Restaurant
American · Vail · $$$
American · Vail, CO · $$$
From the creators of Sweet Basil in Vail Colorado comes a fresh, innovative new restaurant opening December 2012. Aptly named Mountain Standard, this rustic and relaxed tavern aims to set a new standard in the Vail valley by using an ancient form of cooking. The majority of Mountain Standard’s menu will be prepared via the most primal cooking method: over an open and live wood fire. The only restaurant in the valley to devote themselves to this age-old way of cooking, the food at this exciting new restaurant will have rustic, bold and honest flavors, focusing on the purest ingredients in the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. Service, like the cuisine, will have that perfect balance of providing a first class dining experience with a more casual vibe. There is no smoke and mirrors here - no fuss - just simple, honest, from the heart service and cooking. The beauty of the creek side location is mirrored by the high energy vibe of this dynamic restaurant.
“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!”
“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.”
“We arrived at Mountain Standard with a reservation. We walked in and up to the hostess stand where we were not greeted. We were the first to extend pleasantries. Off to a bad start. We ordered drinks with our server who was awesome from start to end. He took the time to answer any questions that we had. We ordered the The Big Boy.....Blank Angus Reserve Steak at MP. The steak we got was just okay. Not hot and more chewy than we are use to. We paid the bill and left without order dessert which is unusual for me.”
“Unfortunately, our experience was well below what I would consider standard, especially given the prices. I don't blame our server, as it was obvious he was overwhelmed and seemed to be handling too many tables without enough support. However, throughout the meal nobody checked on us, offered water refills, or asked if we needed anything else. As for the food, the appetizers were disappointing. 1) The Crab Mozzarella Sticks arrived with the cheese completely melted into a liquid consistency, lacking the texture you would normally expect. 2) The Creole BBQ Shrimp were extremely salty 3) We ordered the N'Tuna: Calabrian Tuna Tartare. This was particularly confusing. It was far from what most people would expect from a tuna tartare, and while the menu mentions roasted bone marrow, having "Tuna" as the main focus of the dish feels misleading considering the overall presentation and flavor profile. The photos online are confusing. Many menu items have no photos at all, and several customer-uploaded pictures appear outdated, creating expectations that don't match what is currently being served. Overall, for the price point, I expected a much better experience. Between the lack of service, disappointing dishes, and confusing menu presentation, this visit fell below standard expectations.”
193 Gore Creek Drive Ste 201, Vail, CO 81657, United States
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