$$$. Lunch or Dinner spot. One of our favorites! Went here with both of our parents after Alex proposed for a celebratory meal. *Check reservations ahead of time - they book out quickly!
$$$$. Dinner spot (sushi). Get the green drink ('The Gardener'). *Check reservations ahead of time - they book out quickly!
$$$$ Dinner spot (also serves breakfast daily and brunch on Sunday). Some of the best Italian out there, but pricey. *Check reservations ahead of time - they book out quickly!
$$ Lunch or Dinner spot - Italian.
$$ Lunch or Dinner Spot. Tacos & Margs.
$$ BEST HAPPY HOUR IN VAIL ... in our opinion :), and not just because of the name. Dive bar in a basement with pool, and other games, and food is great! Highly recommend.
$$ Lunch or Happy Hour Spot. No reservation needed.
$$ Lunch or Happy Hour Spot. Great patio with views and lots of food options (upscale foodcourt style inside - has indoor seating as well - with a great bar/drink options). No reservation needed.
$$$ Lunch or dinner spot (check website / call for seasonal hours). Likely need a reservation for dinner. *15-20 min from Vail (would require car/ride-share), but another favorite of hours.
Self explanatory (brewskis). 2 locations, so make sure you are going to the one in Vail Village if you do not want to drive/ride-share.
Wonderful local watering hole/dive bar in Lionshead - would be a long walk from Vail Village or use free bus from the Transportation Center in Vail Village to Lionshead.
$$ Sports bar/great lunch spot for bar food with a great patio. Great patio. ^ also located in Lionshead (see Bart and Yeti's above, also right next to Bart and Yeti's if you'd like to double dip).
Just in case you're interested in wearing a cowboy hat on your flight home :)
OUR FAVORITE EVENING BAR IN VAIL - great live music. Grateful Dead fans... go here.
Whiskey, Cocktails and good times.