Juniper Restaurant Edwards CO

Forgive me for forgetting the names of all these dishes for they were ALL AMAZING and I would eat them again. During my trip to Colorado, I can safely say this was the best restaurant we went to. Made a reservation for the restaurant was completely packed. While busy, it never felt too loud with each table a comfortable distance apart from one another. As mentioned: food-wise the options were all delicious and beautifully plated. A staple I would recommend would be the soup!

A MUST when in the Vail area- ditch the Vail Village scene and go to Juniper- GREAT food, generous portions and the flavor and variety of food should not be missed. Make reservations and plan to sit and enjoy the experience! The bacon wrapped pork chop is stellar; the chicken is packed with flavor!

Incredible meal. We come to Beaver Creek every couple of years and have never been to this spot. We will absolutely be back! They were able to accommodate gluten allergies on almost all dishes by switching up components of the dish. Would absolutely recommend.

Our table of six really enjoyed this place! We went on a Friday night (had a reservation). The corn bisque had a great taste (could have better hotter). There was a special app--Japanese tuna, which the table loved. The focaccia bread was a huge hit. For mains, half the table ordered the filet & lobster dish which was amazing. Colorado chicken and the yellow fin tuna were also favored. The crab cake (as an entree) was also enjoyed. Our friend was celebrating a birthday and we did receive some ice cream for that as well. Fun experience. Recommend.

To me, Juniper is one of the best restaurants in the Avon/Edwards area. Food and services is top notch. We ordered the tuna poke, caesar salad, pork chop, halibut and carrot cake. Caesar salad is one of the best I have tasted. Pork chop was also cooked to perfection! However, the two orders of halibut were both cooked quite dry. My friends who live in the area mentioned that it's not the first time. With that information, I cannot give them a 5 star rating. I will still go back to Juniper in the future, but I would avoid the dry halibut.

All I can say is "Wow"! I have not been to Juniper in 4-5 years though it was always one of my favorite restaurants in the Vail, Colorado area. My meal was fantastic and even better than I remember the food being at this restaurant. We had an amazing and perfectly prepared Ribeye Steak and a superb Halibut. Starters were also incredible - grilled octopus and sliced hamachi. Dessert was a very chocolatey fudge/toffee bar. The coffee was also very good. Service was fantastic and our waiter was just the right combination of attentiveness, friendly, and knowledgeable about the items on the menu. I live in New York where there is no shortage of great restaurants but very few compare to the meal I had tonight. I cannot wait to come back!

delicious food and great service, perfect for a nice meal with loved ones to wrap up a long day on the slopes :). everything we tried was great! took our server’s recommendation for appetizers and grabbed the spanish octopus and scallops—both were cooked perfectly and had very well balanced flavors. for mains, you have to get the veal. out of the 6 in our group, we ALL ordered it and loved it. my only ask would be for a little bit more pasta, but only because it was so delicious and the veal pieces they give are MASSIVE!! finally, none of the desserts disappointed. we especially loved the sticky toffee pudding and the one apple dessert on the menu (can’t remember the name but it was warm and full of spices and just so, so delicious). what a great meal!

We had a fabulous evening, two nights ago. The food was delicious and the service was very good. We liked it so much we are going back again today.

Stopped in for a drink and dessert! We thought it would be quick, but Kyle and Cass at the bar were so much fun! We even missed an Uber so we could order another drink and stay longer! Those two are gems and should be protected at all cost...we will be back!

this is an absolutely fabulous restaurant. Right at the creek, hopefully you can snag a table at the rail. Service from Elise was excellent. She was friendly, professional, and fun. Corn bisque was good, though. Attached sweet for my taste. My husbands pork chop was sublime.

Our waiter was aloof and ignored us. We were finishing our cocktails when he came to the table and aggressively said I need this table pay your bill. The food was fabulous. The waiter put a damper on our experience Won't return

Great service at the bar (both bar and restaurant were PACKED). Super drinks followed by outstanding meals. Pork Chop was excellent.

First of all, the service here is exceptional. For fine dining this is an excellent option. My husband enjoyed his steak, which was prepared, medium, and exactly as he liked it. The toffee dessert was exquisite, and even though I didn't have room for it, I am glad we chose it to share. Since it was late in the season, they were offering 50% off entrées, but even at full price, the food and service are worth it.

Absolutely the worst meal ever. Couldn't cut the chicken with a knife and the nocchi was over cooked to the point a fork was not useful. The donut dessert was so hard we requested a knife and should have asked for a chain saw. Their 50% off season promotion has, once again, been a disappointment.

Have always wanted to like Juniper, but they consistently disappoint. !st time there we ordered a filet medium rare and the meat was grisly & overcooked and when we were asked how it was and we complained, the waiter claimed my wife didn't understand what she ordered. This evening a group of local women had an outing culminating in diner there. Salad came out over dressed after requesting to have dressing on the side.. Duck confit pizza came out raw and when pointed out, the half eaten pizza was reheated and returned burnt. My son and I joined group after meal was completed and waiter was condescending when we ordered wine. Overall experience was way below expectation. Will not return. Sad part for the restaurant was the group of women are all local and I am sure they will let all their friends know of the poor experience. Very disappointing

I found the ambience to be great. I found the food to be very good, although maybe a bit overpriced. Servers and bartenders were very good and very professional.

Perfect dinner! From the drinks (wife had something crazy spicy that she loved), appetizers (Caesar salad best ever!), mains (trout and veal), and dessert (sticky toffee). This was by far our favorite dining spot in Vail.

Perfect From us coming early and finding us the perfect table Service was exceptional Food couldn't have been better Wish I had time to come back Don't miss this one

We stopped at Juniper on our way to Eagle and our dinner was fantastic! My husband had the halibut and risotto and I had the trout and crab cake. Both were excellent! Nice portions and the drinks were excellent too. We actually only had one drink each (not normal for us) because the pour was so great. We will be back! Thank you!!

The food, service, and ambience was excellent. We enjoyed the chicken and trout dishes. It's truly a pleasure watching the staff work so well together.

I called to cancel our reservation at Juniper (after their "24-hour deadline") for a party of 5, due to a child that was coughing as explained to the owner Doug. Without any apologies, he told me that he's still going to charge my card "if he couldn't rebook the table" - but would issue a restaurant gift card to be used at a later date. My credit card was charged the $250 - though it's hard to believe he didn't rebook the table - it's season in the ski areas and the restaurants are packed. He likely just uses the "if I can't rebook" as a standard line and uses his policy as a penalty. We decided to use the $250 gift card the very next night (now a party of 3) while still in town (restaurant was packed), and he presented the card upon checking in at the host stand. Our meal was very good - their veal scallopini was excellent. Upon receiving the check of $189, I put down the $250 gift card and told our server "the balance is for you" (32% gratuity). However, the server said that I couldn't use the gift card for the gratuity! That's the restaurant's "policy". Since we were seated at the table right behind the host stand, the owner Doug overheard and came over to reiterate "no gratuity on gift card", and he said to me "you're going to stiff the waiter?" I replied, "no - YOU'RE going to stiff the waiter by not giving him the $60 gratuity I left for him." What if I got the gift card as a Christmas gift - you mean if I dined at the restaurant, I'd have to pay a gratuity separately from the gift I received? Certainly not the intention of gift givers - as I've given restaurant gift cards myself many times. Well, I left the $250 gift card and will leave it up to owner Doug if he wants to stiff his staff. After reading many other reviews of Juniper and the nasty attitude of the owner, I guess I'm not surprised that he'd set up this scheme of "no gratuities on gift cards", thinking that "I'm probably a tourist and will never use the $61 balance", pocketing it for himself.

We had a fabulous evening two nights ago. The food was delicious and the service was very good. We liked it so much we are going back today.

In response to Bill's comment below, I was one of the women in the group and have to totally disagree. Bill was not there until after the meal was finished and everybody at our end of the table, including the person with the duck confit pizza, loved their meal. I do believe there was a misunderstanding when Bill ordered wine and asked for four glasses, but instead of saying something when it was delivered, they enjoyed their wine and then complained.

Great food, great staff, great service. Will be back if I'm ever back this way! Our concierge recommended this place and he was spot on.

Let me just tell you the service was fantastic, and we really appreciated Cody being our waiter. He was extremely attentive. He was on top of his job. He was very friendly and professional. The restaurant was appointed nicely, and we had enough space between the tables where we did not feel like we were sitting with strangers. The food was remarkably fantastic! We ordered pork chops for one dish and the organic salmon. The truffle was a nice note . For dessert we ordered Crème Brûlée and flourless chocolate cake. We shared them as they were both perfectly delightful! We will be back on our next trip to the Vail area.

Service, food, beverage options all exceeded our expectations. We were greeted, seated and catered to! Great atmosphere and amazing food. Highly recommend Juniper. Quote from tonight's dinner "this is the best steak I have ever eaten" ‍

We had a party of 8 including 2 children under the age of 10. We were seated at a table that was 12 inches away from the front door & reception for all incoming parties. We told the hostess when we arrived that we did not want to be so close to the entrance, & were informed that was the only option we had. Every time a new party arrived our conversations were interrupted & we were uncomfortably close to people coming into the restaurant. After we paid I told the manager that the food was good but that the table was in a terrible location. He was extraordinarily rude & nasty. We will not be back---their loss since we are locals.

We absolutely love this restaurant. Every time we visit the area this restaurant is a must visit. They change their menu seasonally and everything is phenomenal. The prices are similar to other restaurants in the area and the food is exquisite. We tried the trout and colorado chicken on this visit and both were superb. We really enjoyed them and can't wait to return!

We just had a most decadent meal. Starters included tuna poke with shrimp and the lemon, heirloom tomatoes salad. Yum! Then we had the filet mignon with lobster and the halibut entree. Outrageous. We finished with the flourless chocolate cake and the toffee dessert. Omg! The drinks were quite good too. Definitely will return.

Really great food. Expect to spend $40-$60 per person + appetizers and all that. Service very friendly. Take about 30-60 min to get food. Sticky toffee pudding 10/10

For the most part very nice a little room for improvement overall. Let's start with what was great, our waitress was wonderful. We asked her for menu recommendations and her insight was spot on. I ordered the tuna, it was delicious, fresh, seasoned well and the presentation was good. I really liked the flavor of the mushrooms with the fish and the sauce added the correct balance of fat and acidity to really bring out the flavor of the fish. The texture of the shrimp was a nice contrast and complemented the rest of the dish. My wife had the filet and lobster duo, the filet was cooked correctly and was well seasoned. Let's talk about where there was some room for improvement. The hostess. She was pretentious, It was just unnecessary and not how I was looking to start my experience. I ordered a draft beer, it was not poured correctly and came to the table over carbonated, I didn't finish it. The lobster that came with my wife's dinner was over cooked. In fairness the food and experience were both good. None of these are deal breakers, at this price point it's fair to critique all aspects of service and experience. I would eat here again as the food was well prepared and tasty. I was hoping for a bit more out of this experience. As always I'm happy to address any of this with management and update my review if we are able to have good dialogue. Thank you for feeding me

Wow! Who knew Edwards had gems like Juniper?! It's a cool little spot on the main drag with a great cocktail menu and wonderful service. They fit us in on Saturday night, thankfully. We even hit their off-season 50% off entrees--woohoo! We ordered a vodka drink and some delicious IPAs. Someone in my party had the buffalo, which he said was incredible. I had the trout, which was a perfect meal top to bottom. Can't wait to come back in!

We had a reservation and were actually 10 minutes early. Upon arrival, the manager at the desk, DC, informed us the table we requested (many, many times before) were taken by "walk-ins". His only offering were tables we didn't wish to sit at as the sun is bright in that area. Since we did show for our reservation and were unhappy with the seating options, we said we would just leave as DC said they were very busy. He told us he would charge us for a "no show", so we asked about a seat at the bar, which they had (with reserved seats at the corner?). We had a glass of wine, paid our check and left. DC said on OpenTable we "cancelled" our reservation (so we couldn't give a rating). There is a lot of hypocrisy going on about what a reservation and a walk in receives. We have been loyal customers over the years, always making a reservation. We will not be going back and his bully attitude should be fired.

the owner doug abel of this restaurant and hostess was so rude on so many levels!we have dined here many times over the years with a good experience ..this time i ordered what the waiter had recommended which was fresh red snapper from florida.when it was served i couldn't even get my fork in it.the waiter took it back,the chef agreed that it was like rubber!the owner came to the table ''heard you didnt like your fish'' i then described the situation and he then proceeded the say''i really dont care''i was so shocked to hear such a remark come from a owner that touts to be a fine dining restaurant.my only come back was ''how could you not care what comes out of your kitchen,..even your chef agreed!''reasonable reply on my part right. the waiter was very nice asked what else i would like,.the food that came out the second time was so overcooked with wilted garnish again just not acceptable in a fine dining establishment.if i could give a no star rating that would be worthy of my experience in this spiraling down hill restaurant .

Dropped into Juniper our last night for their delicious dessert. I had the Key Lime pie and can tell you it is real, after having it in the keys before. Very light and refreshing after a long day on the mountains and eating. Must try!

This is one of those rare occasions on which I get to celebrate my friend Brian's birthday in person. So he gets to pick the venue, since he knows the local scene in Vail/Beaver Creek a heck of lot better than the other two ski bachelors (all 3 wives were unable, or unwilling, to come). Brian had said that he picked a place that's "not expensive" since I had proposed to Ned that we treat him - I think that might be by Vail standards :-) We were seated promptly in a dim, rustic dining room that ended being 75% full - not bad for a Monday. Cocktails run around $13 while wines vary (seems to be a pretty good wine list). I chose the sea bass and some Dryland SB to wash it down with ($11 a glass is an OK price for a place like that I guess. We shared a PEI mussels app ($18) - a first for Brian, and he liked it! The mussels tasted really good, but seemed to be a little small for "1 lb". My sea bass ($42) was absolutely delicious, but on the small side (5-6 oz.) - I was eyeing jealously at Ned's black cod, which must have been 9-10 oz. See I had chosen the sea bass because, at a difference of $2, who wouldn't? Well had I known there's a size difference too, I believe I would have reconsidered - skiing makes you hungry, you know! Brian chose the elk ($38), which he pronounced delish and devoured. This is clearly a well-run kitchen with a skilled chef. So why 'only' 4 stars? Several small factors, all of which add up. As mentioned, more than the price level, it was the lack of transparency in the 2 fish dishes. We'd told our waitress that it was Brian's b-day, and when we came around to ask what dessert he wanted, we all thought it'd be comp'd. Call it mis-communication, I guess (she even charged the extra $3.50 for the ice cream that she recommended to be added to the toffee cake!) If the occasion arises, we would return. I'll just be smarter then!

The food is good. The service was good in the beginning but by the end all of us ran out of water by the end. The lobster was lack luster and tasted like frozen microwaved lobster but the filet mignon was very flavorful. We had our glasses filled once and the hostess spilled a glass of water on our table. The white table cloth had stains and holes not what I expected from a restaurant that charge $50 a plate. The tables are not spaced out enough I was literally in a corner and the table was so close to the wall my head kept touching the picture above the table. Our reservation was at 5:30 I would suggest going at this time or before as they got very busy and the service declined.

Restaurant was LOUD and bustling. I would not recommend for a first date or anytime you'd like to focus on conversation. We felt like we were yelling over other customers to hear each other. We dined on a Friday night, and the bar area was very crowded. People were standing around near our table waiting for a seat at the bar. It was distracting. The food was just okay. The bread was cold. The trout was plain, lacking spice. The menu was very standard--steak, salmon, vegetables, etc. So picky eaters will be able to dine here. But nothing new, fresh, or exciting. I probably will look to other restaurants when I'm back in the area.

Really good food, and cozy ambiance. Service was very friendly. Loved to pork chops.

Great food, excellent service. Definitely be back to taste another exquisite dish on their very original and selective menu.

What a gem. Outstanding food, service and ambiance. A ton of competition from restaurants in Beaver Creek and Vail but just a ten min ride from Beaver Creek is a terrific restaurant. Our first time hear and totally impressed. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant.

This is above a Five Star restaurant!! If I could give more stars, I'd definitely do it! Tonight we called another famous restaurant in Avon to inquire about reservations and we were scoffed at, saying there was no way on a Tuesday night our party of four could be accommodated. Too bad for this restaurant! Instead, we went to Juniper in Edwards and dropped close to $600+ From the moment we called them for a reservation, to being greeted, seated and served, it was fantastic! They didn't scoff, laugh or be presumptuous, instead they accommodated us. Not only is the staff phenomenal at Juniper, but the food is impeccable. Hats off to the management, our waiter, Jeff, and the ambiance, but most importantly, the Chef! The evening was the best, and all of our dishes, gourmet! Over all, this is a class act place. Thank you for an unforgettable evening! This is what every restaurant should aspire to be like.

Had an amazing night celebrating my birthday here! Our server Vita was amazing and the food was fantastic! We had the veal, the ahi tuna and the short rib and everything was super tasty! The sticky toffee pudding was the best dessert I've had in a while.

Delightful, delicious, deserving. Worth trying and you'll get return time and time again.

This place is one of our favorites the food and service is always awesome and the surroundings are quaint and charming.

From one of the best in the Vail Valley to now one of the worst I've been going to Juniper for close to 15 years but recently had one of my worst experiences at any restaurant anywhere in the world. We made a reservation with friends for a fun evening out. Got to the restaurant on time and were seated promptly. Our waiter was great and very helpful We started with cocktails and some appetizers. We ordered a bottle of wine to go with dinner. Everything was taking a little long to come out but we didn't care we were having a nice evening Before our entrees came out one of the staff came by to tell us we were running out of time on our reservation. We were stunned and had no idea what he was talking about. He said that there was an hour and a half time limit on our table. We had never heard anything so ridiculous. We hadn't even gotten our entrees and they were rushing us out. We complained to the waiter (who was a bit embarrassed). We were never told we were on the clock. Would never have chosen to eat there. We ordered lots of food and drink. It wasn't as if we were loitering, taking up space. It was a big check The waiter said he could send over the "manager". The manager turned out to be the owner, and as others have pointed out in prior review the owner is a horrible person. We explained to him that we had ordered all this food and drink. He said he didn't care how much money we were spending. He was rude, argumentative and a complete fool. It's mind boggling that someone like that could be in business. We paid for what we were served and left. The restaurant wasn't even half full. Total disaster. The quality of food has gone down. The fish served to other tables smelled horrible. Will never go again. Unlike ten years ago, there are so many better choices in the Vail Valley If you're looking for something in Edwards and like a good cocktail bar, go to the Rose a few doors down. That's where we ended up. Great people that really appreciate their customers.

Food is always well-prepared; service is first class, even when busy; ambience excellent between outdoor seating,indoor & bar area plus tables at the back overlooking the Eagle River.

Always amazing. I haven't been here in years and came up and still saw tons of faces that I knew. Wonderful dinner and desert that cannot be missed. The Toffee butter ice cream something something. Amazing. Can't wait to see everyone again soon.

I'm writing this in response to a ridiculous review below. Jason D & Mike W (you were at the same table). I was in the restaurant and dining the night of your reviews and you ruined everyone's dinner around you. You also made a claim that I work there when in fact I was a patron. I overheard you say how delicious your appetizer was and better than a neighboring restaurant (I won't name because I support them as well). You didn't order fish or even pay for your meal. I'm pretty sure I overheard it was comp'd. Time limits on tables are the only reason small restaurants can stay in business and give us the opportunity to have a nice dining experience. People like you are what's wrong with society right now ruining it for everyone instead of being grateful to have a fine dining experience. I am thankful for how hard these people are working even at half capacity, just to make a living and keep their people employed. I've dined at Juniper 6 times over the past month and had an absolutely incredible experience with the staff and the meal. Your entitlement is appalling. Readers ignore his review as it is 99% lies to begin with. We should support our local businesses and be grateful for the opportunity to dine in a lovely restaurant like Juniper!

Terrible experience. I'm a cordillera resident and used to enjoy coming here often. Drinks were not balanced. I sent my drink back after 1 sip. Everyone at the table tasted my drink and agreed that it was undrinkable. Apple pie was terrible. Sour and inedible. When I told the waiter he was beyond rude and refused to take the items off the menu. He didn't even offer to bring something else. The waiter said the restaurant has a policy that when an item hits the table it will not be taken off the receipt? Ridiculous!! The owner didn't care when I told him. Everyone is short staffed with covid but this was just unacceptable. If you're short staffed and some things aren't made correctly then simply own up to it. Service has gone down the toilet!

I have been coming to Juniper for years and saying this was not my usual experience is an understatement. The worst table at this restaurant is the two top dead center in the middle of a main walkway and we had it. Our waitress showed up 15min after we had been seated, never introduced herself or made us feel welcome. After ordering our first course we sat with empty plates for 20min, we even stacked them up at the edge of the table as our waitress walked by countless times without removing them. The food was pretty average and extremely overpriced. We didn't finish the veal scallopini so we ordered a side of angel pasta to go with the leftovers which was $15... all in all super lack luster experience that left very little to be desired.

Food is absolutely amazing. No bad dishes on their menu. Service is great. One of the bests in Edwards/Avon/Beaver Creek.

When there's not much options in Edward's, you have no choice. The service and drinks was great. The food is mediocre.

Our server was awful. She was lackluster and when picking up a plate, splattered food on my friend's shirt and pants. However, The food was delicious. The tuna poke, and the octopus apps were so fresh and bright. 3 of us ordered scallops and they were perfect. The black risotto was decadent. The Brussels sprouts were the best I have ever had in my life - a must try!! We sat outside on the back patio and it was lovely. I want to give this place 5 stars for the food but with the service we received, I just can't do it. I still highly recommend you go there for the delicious food!

We love this place. It has one of the best ribeyes around and I only get it half the time because the elk is so good.

Juniper was a great stop in Edwards! The tuna poke app and the chocolate cake dessert are musts!!!! This place deserves 5 stars. Our only complaint was a very rare steak when we ordered medium rare. Still wouldn't stop us from going to here again.

Such an amazing restaurant! I love the yellowfin poké appetizer, the scaloppini or filet, and of course the sticky toffee pudding! And a little brut Rosé too! This place knows how to serve up great food in a great atmosphere!!!