Fall Line Kitchen & Cocktails

One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time! Fall Line Kitchen & Cocktails exceeded expectations from start to finish. The ambiance is upscale yet welcoming, the staff was attentive and genuinely kind, and the food? Absolutely phenomenal. Every dish we ordered was full of flavor and beautifully presented — especially the [insert your favorite dish if you have one]. Their cocktails were creative and perfectly balanced too. Whether you’re going out for a date night, celebrating, or just treating yourself, this place delivers a memorable experience. Highly recommend!

Excellent place for lunch! We were walking around looking for a place to grab a bite and after looking at their menu, this was the spot we picked. The service was great, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was awesome. We’ll definitely be coming back!

A wonder-filled time at Fall Line! We skied right into a dream of a dinner—starting with a round of fancy cocktails that deserve their own chairlift to fame. I floated away on the “Gone on a Purple Cloud,” while my crew got casually profound with a Colorado cream espresso martini and an old-fashioned that gave Buffalo Trace its best showing yet. The dry-aged Porch Chop (yes, you read that right—it’s what pork would be if it got its PhD) was pure savory perfection. We also cozied up with the beet salad (earthy and elegant), lasagna (layers of love), and crispy Brussels sprouts (bravo, brassica!). A final shot of espresso sent us off into the night with warm hearts and full bellies. Shoutout to our waitress Devon—a total gem who made our night pleasant. The historic ski photography gave us all the vintage Vail feels, and the busy corner view of Vail Village made the vibe feel just right—part postcard, part après-ski party. Five stars from this snow-loving soul!

The two reviews talking about “racist” and unable to get a seat with 6 people as a walk in have clearly never heard of a “reservation”. This is a small restaurant that almost never has room for walk ins. I’ve had to wait several times for a table as I don’t normally do reservations either. I frequent this restaurant and have loved it every time. The service is great and matches the vibe and pricing. I do think the tip machine starting with 25% as the suggestion for tipping is ridiculous, but you can always bypass it and do a custom tip. I’ll be back again soon! Cheers.

Fall Line Kitchen & Cocktails in Vail has incredible food—everything we tried was delicious and well-prepared. However, the service left much to be desired. It felt inattentive and didn’t match the high standard of the food. What really threw me off was the tipping setup on their electronic machine. The default options start at 25% or higher, with no easy way to select a lower percentage unless you manually navigate through extra steps. It felt pushy and unnecessary. Amazing food, but the service and the tipping situation really dampened the experience.

Wow! What a great spot with very impressive menu. The wedge salad is state of the art! With quail eggs, thick cuts of bacon (more like fried pork belly) and loads of delicious blue cheese. Very savory and refreshing. It’s so big and filling, that we didn’t even come around to order an entree. Would definitely come back to try other things on the menu.

I love this place. When I want to enjoy a bottle of wine this is my top choice. I love the atmosphere and the service. You have to get the charcuterie board. Of course there will be a wait without a reservation. I find it impossible to believe that the diverse staff would discriminate against anyone. Margot and Alex behind the bar are the best

We stopped for lunch craving some onion soup (online menu not updated). The only soup available was tomato bisque - fresh and delicious. Very small portion though. We ordered fries x2. The other portion was over fried - almost burnt. Overall the fries with truffles were very good, not greasy at all. I ordered burrata salad - loved pesto sauce underneath - I’d rather have burrata in a room temperature than cold straight from the fridge (that’s how you cannot taste the creaminess). We also had a burger - didn’t take a pic. Pretty high quality of food, a bit pricey I’d say. A tiny bowl of soup+fries+1beer - $44. Salad was $28.

We came here on our moms weekend, and managed to get into this spot for an early dinner at 5pm same-day (hence, moms trip). Overall a great spot! - Service: 5-star. Our waiter was very attentive and flexible, and willing to cook my pork a little bit longer (if you don't like pork on the rare side... ask for it to be medium-well) - Food quality: 4-5 star. First of all, the bread and butter was to die for... but we ate too much of it and couldn't finish our meals because we were starving after some skiing that day. I ordered the pork dish which had awesome flavor, just a little undercooked which they fixed no problem. Friends ordered the half chicken, wedge salad, and mussels. All were great but the chicken could have used more flavor (so I heard). - Cocktails: 4-5 stars. The dirty martini comes in a coup glass and felt very small, but the mezcal cocktail was perfection. I ordered two of those and asked to lighten the sweetness a bit. - Vibe: Classy-casual? We were dressed nice for dinner and did not feel out of place, but some were on the more casual side too. Overall a great pick for dinner, I don't think anyone would be disappointed!

I don't know about all the negative reviews and their niche experiences. This is a solid restaurant serving quality food, great atmosphere, and excellent service. The dishes were beautifully presented and well thought out. Had the mussels and croquettes and finished with the Panna cotta dessert which was a beautiful presentation almost michelin style. Wish we could have tried more dishes but we were full since the portions are generous. Not sure what else you could be looking for but this place hits all the criteria for a complete restaurant experience.

This place was amazing and very cute not too loud. Loved all the decor and ambiance. The food was delicious! We started with the tomato bisque. Then for our main course, we ordered the 8oz filet, added mashed potatoes, green beans, AU gratin potatoes, and the half chicken. Everything had so much flavor and was cooked to perfection. Our waiter Christen was very friendly and on top of everything. The host was great she was able to squeeze us in which was very helpful because we didn't have any reservations and everyone was very busy. We will be returning. Sorry no pics we devoured our food i completely forgot ‍

Have been to fall line a few times during trips to vail, and there's a reason I keep returning! Small and intimate restaurant with a changing menu and fresh fish. Extensive wine list and perfect for a date night!

Atmosphere was nice and pleasant. The food was absolutely amazing. Presentation to taste blew us away. Staff were friendly and easy going. We were able to get in earlier than our reservations. Highly recommend this place. It was our Vail favorite

Amazing oysters, service, & drinks . Loved the vibe also. Can't wait to go back! Such a lovely time

I don't understand why this restaurant doesn't have a higher rating! We had such wonderful time here on a sunny day for lunch after riding the bike around that morning. The tasty food is a great surprise after having been to a couple of snobby and yet disappointing places the day b4. The place is casual and friendly. We didn't make a reservation. Just parked our bikes right outside the restaurant and walked in and got seated right away. The service from a young man with curly hair was tentative, nice, but not overly done. We loved everything we ordered! The burata salad was so colorful and tasty. It's fresh with great presentation! The black garlic hummus was finger licking ggggooooddddd!!! I'm still thinking about it now! The burger had good flavor too. The restaurant is at a beautiful corner in Vail. I could just sit there all day long, looking at all the beautiful things around, and eat the food from this restaurant! LOL!

Bad service overpriced food from a confused place with confused people. Avoid. Ambiance stinks.

Great casual spot in Vail. It was a beautiful sunny day so me and my bf stopped in for a cocktail and snack around 2pm. We sat on their cute little patio and had an aperol spritz and rose. Both were great. We also had the Ceasar salad and the truffle fries. The fries were so good! The ceasar was also good but the dressing was lacking a little bit in "ceasar" flavor. Our server was so great- very prompt and had the best attitude. Overall this is a very nice little spot and I'd definitely go again to try some more things on the menu!

Had lunch here a few days ago as recommended by the sales girl from Lululemon. Great spot! Came in at about 130pm for lunch- it wasn't busy at all so we got our pick of seats. The restaurant is pretty big, there's some seating outside, and around the other side of the bar. The service was friendly and quick, and the tables large. Had the lost in thyme cocktail - delicious. For the meal, I ordered the Power Salad, which was perfectly balanced and the chicken was seasoned to perfection. My husband got the lamb gyro which he enjoyed. It looks rather unassuming from the outside, right next to Gorsuch. I would definitely recommend Fall Line for a lighter meal at a chic restaurant.

I stopped at Fall Line for lunch with some friends and had a great time. The staff were nice and so many items on the menu looked very appealing. I ended up getting the "SHORT RIB BURGER" and enjoyed it. I felt that it was a good size for lunch. I also tried a bit of the "GRILLED CHEESE & SOUP" which also tasted great. I don't think you could go wrong with either choice. I recommend stopping by Fall Line with friends or family for a nice casual meal.

I loved most of our food and the ambiance of Fall Line. I love the location in the village. The service was above and beyond. We got shrimp tempura and a charcuterie board for appetizers. My boyfriend ordered the elk tenderloin with blue cheese and sautéed onions and a side of mashed potatoes. I had the farmers risotto, which was the only thing I found not very impressive. It was relatively bland but had a nice texture.

We had no idea what to expect as the concierge of our hotel made our reservations a week ahead of time. We went around 5:30 PM and were seated on a balcony overlooking Bridge street. We knew it would be a fancy people-watching place, but it really was the best spot in town. We could hear the live musician from the Mexican place across the street who is singing some nice Neil Young . It was not crowded of course because it was 530. I think there were just a few other couples. The vibe is casual or swanky. Whatever you are wearing it will be great, but you will know you are dining in a fine establishment. Our server was David and I really liked his demeanor. He was quiet & gentle. He talked to us about his house and his wife, etc. He's a gentleman wanting to make sure his patrons were happy. He called us by name. He reviewed all of the appetizers, wine, and food items-- going into great detail--but we did not feel any pressure. We ordered a bread plate, which was pretty good. Two of the three breads were great, but one (brioche) was lacking. They had a menu with discounted wines as they were moving into a new season. The one we got was very good. For appetizers, my husband ordered the arugula salad and I ordered the tomato basil soup. The bowl of soup was so big that I couldn't even begin to eat it , so my husband finished it off. It was delicious. We both had the deconstructed pork chops. I wanted mine well done, although I think in retrospect, I would get the medium temperature. Part of the pork chop was served on bone and part of it was thinly sliced and presented professionally on a bed of polenta. I wanted much more of that polenta! The portions were huge. Neither of us could finish half of our portion so we each brought half home for tomorrow night's dinner. We skipped on the desert, but we were treated to a chocolate truffle anyway. We were very happy with our decision to dine here!

First off - excellent host who was super welcoming and accommodating to get us an ideal table. Excellent vibe on a beautiful summer night with open windows and fresh crisp mountain air- coming from 100 degree Austin Tx - yes please ! Then the food was just wow wow wow wow!!! Mussels, pork chop, 24oz rib eye, just YES!!!! Both meats were surprisingly tender. Beautiful on the plate and everything absolutely delicious !! Regular Fries were just ok but everything else was tremendous- including the flavors on the shrimp appetizer and Brussels. Finally Patrick our waiter was truly next level. We are foodies and enjoy many great restaurants and service - but from the moment Patrick began we knew he was a stand out and the service through the meal was absolutely 5 star. Thanks Patrick for a phenomenal experience!

Gera was the best server to the best food I've had in my entire life. Not only was every bite spot on, but the service exceeded all expectations. We felt like the only guests in a full reasturant. My espresso martini was top tier along side my filet mignon paired with mushrooms. Gera- you made our night.

We sat at the bar for lunch and had the best experience. I failed to take a picture of the Ahi Tuna Crudo and it was my absolute favorite. Service wasn't rushed. We felt appreciated and the food was simply phenomenal. I seriously can't wait to return!!

Terrific spot in Vail Village. Great food, location, staff, bar. Highly recommend. Part of the Gorsuch building.

We got to dine at Fall Line while skiing. It was the perfect restaurant to go to later in the evening. We shared the fennel salad. Which is fresh and crispy, very citrus forward. I had the pork chop while my husband has the New York Strip! The pork chop was so delicious from the way it was cooked to plated. Each bite capture all of the flavors. My husband loves his NY strip cooked perfectly. We shared the max and cheese which was out of this world. Not to soupy, full of flavor. Dessert sounded amazing but we were stuffed.

Amazing!! Patrick is the best and understands how to make people comfortable about ordering something new. The Elk steak was awesome; Monk fish equally amazing but a different flavor all together. The bartender makes one of the best old fashioneds as well

Good spot to stop for a drink on a nice day. We like to sit and people watch. Drinks are good and overall so is food. Gyro wasn't as good as I hoped but grilled cheese and tomato soup made up for it. Service isn't bad either.

So as we were exploring Vail Village we came across this restaurant called fall line. It's right on a crossroad with a lot of good people watching on the outside. The restaurant is very fresh and elegant with a full bar and indoor and outdoor seating. Their cocktails are amazing and the french fries are cut by hand. So if you're looking for a place for a drink or even dinner we would definitely recommend stopping by. The service is excellent as well.

Excellent food and service. This team did not display any of the end-of-holiday fatigue that we experienced at other Vail locations. We were seated at the time of our reservation, our server recommended a tweak to my cocktail to make sure I enjoyed it, and then continued to ensure our experience throughout. We know we can come here for great food and drinks - the service this time really stood out.

Ribeye steak and bordelaise reduction was superior to just about any I have had. Service was top notch and paired an excellent wine. Tried the mushrooms and crab as sides. The place was a sanctuary from an incoming storm. I'd gladly come back to try anything else on the menu.

So sad to write this review as we were really looking forward to our dinner. We had made a reservation in person two weeks prior with the hostess, then called to confirm the day before, and they had no record of it. So we rebooked on OpenTable. When we arrived, they seated us right away, but at the table at the very back of the restaurant which shouldn't exist there at all. It's basically right by the bathrooms and where they bring out the food. They even keep cardboard boxes like storage under the booth side, which my daughter realized was under her feet. We kindly asked if we could be moved to a different table, of which there were plenty open, and they refused. Our server was kind and did a great job. Mine and my daughter's salads were great, however, my other daughter and husband got the fillet and both were not impressed for a $62 fillet. My husband said it was possibly the worst filet he's ever had . Overall, this dinner we had looked forward to for weeks was quite a disappointment. They offered us a free dessert knowing it wasn't a great experience for us, to which we said no thank you. It would be a last resort only for us to go back unfortunately.

Amazing food but horrendous service and hospitality. I honestly don't even know how to properly describe the level of contempt the staff has for customers. From the manager, to the wait staff etc truly amazing. However, Amazing quality of food. So if you are willing to pay top dollar for great food all while Being treated like shit, then please go here.

So this restaurant is where my wife and I got engaged. It was during Covid - fairly new restaurant. I came back tonight while my wife was shopping at kemo sabe across the street, just to grab a drink. I was on baby sitting duty so was with our son in a stroller. The bar was full but there were plenty of empty seats. I came in and the manager was at the entrance and before I could even speak my piece said "I'm sorry the bar is full and we don't allow infants at our bar" - not like our 1 year old is drinking and there were multiple strollers in the restaurant. I asked if I could just grab a beer at one of the open tables - there were many - and he said "sorry we are all full". I went on open table and could tell they weren't at all full. I don't know what his problem was. When I said they weren't full what's his problem, he just threatened to call the cops.... I know how that looks...what isn't the customer saying. But nope that was it. Literally. The manager was just on a high horse and a miserable person. Edit: just search Ian on this site. Apparently he's just a tyrant to a lot of customers for no reason

Wonderful! Delicious! Out of this world! From the start, the welcome and seating service were prompt, friendly, and welcoming. The server was knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. The wine list is as deep as the ocean floor, including a world-class selection of ultra-high-end wines. The food was unbelievable. We started with the Ahi tuna crudo with fried leeks and avocado mousse. It melts in your mouth and had incredible flavor. The rest of the meal and dessert impressed, as well. I'd give Fall Line Kitchen ten stars, if I could.

While overpriced and underwhelming, the food wasn't bad and likely would've just not left a rating. This rating unfortunately, falls fully on the service experience. Sat at 6:30pm on a Monday, with only a few other tables seated (social distancing intact at this point). It took until after 7pm to get the drink we ordered and we also ordered a soup since we were cold (the porch doors were wide open and most seated people indoors had their jackets on as it was sub-55 degrees). The soup never came, we couldn't flag down our waiter and by the time we had the chance to even point this out (7:30pm now), he said he was on it, but by the time it came, the main course showed up just seconds after. Kind of ruined the point of having a warm soup as an appetizer. Towards the latter half of our meal, we had other tables seated shoulder length from us, not abiding by anything close to social distancing guidelines. Overall, we spent more time sitting waiting and looking to flag down our waiter than we did enjoying the experience. Drinks shouldn't take 30 minutes and apps shouldn't come out when the main course does. For $150 for two, I'd expect a dining experience where you don't have to worry about finding your waiter or getting Covid.

This place literally just turned us away, after we had a reservation, because they didn't see the OpenTable reservation. Place was totally open anyways, maybe also a signal we should have picked up on. Lack of service, humility and accommodation was insane. Don't go here. We won't ever again. They apparently just don't want revenue? Crazy place. Go to Sweet Basil instead, just a few doors down and so much better!!!

The saffrons mussels are delicious and smells amazing. It is a recommended appetizer if you like olives. I was disappointed in the duck ramen. The noodles were undercooked and chewy, soup was too salty, wasabi peas seemed out of place, and the raw mushrooms were unflavorful. Not to mention the small size portion that definitely does not warrant the $30 price tag.

Not sure why this place is rated below 4. I came for lunch on a Saturday, ordered the grilled cheese with tomato soup, added carmelized onions & mushrooms and it was awesome. Ambience is lovely, service was good, prices are not anything crazy for Vail. Would definitely come back! The wine list looked great too.

Came here after a long drive in snow and traffic to what was supposed to be a quick dinner. Wow what can I say? Hilde the GM was the sweetest person that made our visit so incredible. We talked to her and the bartender Andrew for what felt like all night. And we gladly could've kept going. The food was absolutely incredible and the Sous Chef brought it out himself! After talking to Hilde thoroughly, I am so impressed that she has only been there for 2 weeks! Thank you all for the incredible food and hospitality! I can't recommend this place enough!

I am actually surprised to see that FallLine has such a low star rating on here. I have been to FallLine twice while visiting Vail and both times have been an absolute delight. One thing that you need to consider is when it is in season it gets very busy here and you should not rely on a walk in availability. Make a reservation and expect to wait a little beyond your reservation time. The bar is usually first come first served and it is my favorite spot to sit when it is available. The bartender, Cullen, is a whiz with a cocktail shaker and will make you whatever your heart desires. The serving sizes are ample and I think worth the cost and their seafood has never disappointed me. At my last visit I got the mussels and Parmesan truffle fries and the cocktail I got that is on the menu was the "FallLine Marg" and it is made with a tajin salt rim which was amazing for balance.

Service was excellent, yet food was okay! The only food I would recommend is the duck fat fries

We've had some delicious meals in Vail, but this one tops them all. Beautiful restaurant, great wine list, amazing menu (with lots of vegetarian options) and fantastic service. Fall Line is a must try right in the heart of Vail Village. We will be back!

A great setting to enjoy a peaceful and delectable meal, also a great spot for sitting back and taking in Vail. I enjoyed the service although it was a little bit slow at times, but I think that's normal at most restaurants these days. The food was divine and very tasty and I especially enjoyed the local Colorado lamb which was in the gyro...

We were having a wonderful time until the Host Ian decided we offended him and offered us an umbrella to leave He declared " I heard your conversation and I am gay, and here is an umbrella. You can leave now" My table, in a private conversation, was discussing a friend of ours who has not yet come out. Context is everything Ian needs a lesson on customer service and life

First, I'm laughing at most the reviewers that have reviewed this place. 3 stars = "food excellent, service amazing" and and the only continuous complaint is the food cost more than a Big Mac. 5 stars = try the hummus truly amazing!!!!, enjoy the excellent service staff is personable and attentive! Get a bottle of wine because you can. I live locally and Fall line is a go-to place for a quick healthy bite or a wonderful dinner for take my guest when in town. They have never disappointed my high expectations. Look forward to seeing you trying some amazing food and excellent service here soon.

Overpriced, but that's what you expect in Vail so that's not the biggest deal. My friend and I ordered two salads and iced tea, pretty standard. They weren't sure they had iced tea and had to check. In the middle of the day? You don't know if you have iced tea? They did, so it was fine, but odd. The food was good, the service was atrocious. We had to ask the hostess to please send our server over. We had to ask where our food was, despite it not being very busy. We were told they would bring us out sharing plates but never returned to our table. Eventually I had to bring our credit cards up to the hostess because we had waited so long for our check. I don't recommend this place.

Excellent restaurant and service. My husband and I dine here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The cuisine was light and clean. The power salad with no protein was filling and light.

Save yourself the trouble of going to this restaurant. Very limited menu selection and truly terrible wait times. Meet our 6:30 reservation, and at 7:15 we finally got a drink. We ordered a bowl of soup for appetizer. At 7:30 it came. No water refill, still no dinner order taken. Waited another 15 minutes to receive a drink refill. Frustrated, we declined to eat our main meal. Took our check and left. 7:45 we had not ordered a meal as the waitress did not come to take it, and we left. Looking around as we departed, only one table, out of the restaurant had food. Terrible

Was great service our waiter clearly care about us and we enjoyed our stay. On the down side, THERE ARE NO KIDS MENUS!!! (I am only yelling because I am a kid), the half chicken reminded me of tiny Tim's chicken(very small portions was probably 1/4 of a chicken), but that's really all! I wish they were a bit more kid friendly... I would come again but I am not "native" to this area. And truffles at the end!!!

Had dinner here with my husband and some business colleagues in May 2022. The location itself was a little bit hard to find because on some maps it shows up under a previous restaurant name. The first impression wasn't great because the hostess would not allow us to be seated because we were waiting for our guests - but the restaurant was only half full. Not a big deal, so we had a seat at the bar and I had a delicious cocktail. My fave classic, a sidecar. Lots of bartenders mess it up, so I'm always pleased when a bartender makes it properly, even if they have to look it up first. The service was really good, the food was good; overall a really nice evening. The decor and ambience were nice it was a balance between a more traditional darker looking bar but then lots of windows so that natural light came in. The chairs at the table seemed a little cheap for such a nice restaurant and a couple of the tables were super close together which made for a weird layout. They weren't seating the entire restaurant, I'm assuming either because it was a weeknight or because they're short staffed, so they would do well to remove a couple of those awkward tables. But overall a good location for dinner with colleagues or with friends.

this place is delicious and a great vibe!! we went for dinner and enjoyed everything. our waiter Gerardo was great and recommended the best dishes. highly recommend the patagucci vest cocktail if you love sweet drinks, the burrata was beautiful and a unique take on a classic, and the mac & cheese with filet is the best comfort dish. we went for the burger but that is only served at lunch but were so happy with all the dinner dishes. it is pricey but for a special night in VV, highly recommend!!

We had an exceptional meal. The dinner service was incredible. We started with the wagyu tartare which was delicious and fresh. For the main - the pork chops were unique, well balanced flavor profile, and exceptionally prepared. Finished off the meal with the rice pudding and it was amazing. The vibes are immaculate, warm and friendly staff, and the food is some of the best in Vail. Highly recommend!

The cocktails we ordered were good. The Truffle fries were definitely the star of the show. My wife ordered the Tomato Bisque, which was topped with goat cheese-very tasty. I ordered the vegetarian risotto which had snap peas and other seasonal veggies. The risotto was ok. Nothing to really "wow" the pallet.

I have eaten many mountain burgers throughout the years. Unfortunately, this one not only feel way below expectations, it was simultaneously the worst and most expensive burger I have ever had on a mountain. I would not recommend. Ingredients: B- Cooked to order: D (overcooked) Service: A

Excellent food price was a little high but it's Vail so that's what you expect. Wine was okay at best. Service was very responsive.

The management at this restaurant couldn't be more rude. The service was terrible, food couldn't have been more average. I asked for a napkin, and the waiter told me "use the one you already have" I spoke to the general manager about the issue and they told me "be a little economical, your napkin isn't even that dirty." I was a bit confused, as I am a paying customer, and he told me "we have enough reservations to fill the place for weeks," and walked off as if nothing happened. Really sad. This place used to be great. Just a prime example of a general manager being greedy and rude, and going on a power trip. I've never been more embarrassed on a date in my life. RIDICULOUS.