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Nestled in Vail, this stylish gastropub combines cozy mountain vibes with exceptional New American cuisine, an impressive drink selection, and top-notch service.
"While its 40-year-old sibling, Sweet Basil, might steal the spotlight, Mountain Standard offers a more laid-back, no-fuss gastropub energy nearby. Most items on the menu are made over an open and live fire to honor historic primal cooking methods. Think: sizzling bone marrow, wood-grilled pork chops, rotisserie chicken, and “Santa Maria”-style tri-tip. Plus, there’s plenty stocked in the raw bar, from fresh-shucked oysters to black sturgeon caviar. Make sure to match your meal with creative cocktails like the Cougar Country or Cindy Lou Hoo." - Katie Shapiro
"Mountain Standard is a bit more laid back than its sister spot, Sweet Basil, but it’s still ideal for a special occasion dinner. Picture a mountain tavern by the river, with draft microbrews and aged bourbon, alongside hearty comfort food that’s as elevated as the altitude. Share some wood-roasted bone marrow and Wagyu carpaccio, warm pimento cheese, and a wedge salad. Then, move on to entrees like the fall-off-the-bone rotisserie chicken with cheddar grits, and corned pork shank with gruyere potato puree." - Kim Fuller
"While this restaurant’s 40-year-old sister spot, Sweet Basil, is still the toughest reservation in Vail, try downstairs sibling Mountain Standard for its unfussy gastropub atmosphere. Bone marrow and wagyu carpaccio, wedge salad, and rotisserie chicken are among the comforting and hearty menu options, with fresh raw bar items available as well." - Katie Shapiro
"While this restaurant’s 40-year-old sister spot, Sweet Basil, is still the toughest reservation in Vail, try downstairs sibling Mountain Standard for its unfussy gastropub atmosphere. Bone marrow and wagyu carpaccio, wedge salad, and rotisserie chicken are among the comforting and hearty menu options, with fresh raw bar items available as well." - Katie Shapiro
"Mountain Standard is the place for a special occasion dinner, but it’s a bit more laid back than its sister spot Sweet Basil. Picture a mountain tavern by the river, with draft microbrews and aged bourbon alongside hearty comfort food that’s as elevated as the altitude. Share some wood-roasted bone marrow, warm pimento cheese, and a wedge salad before moving onto the rotisserie jerk chicken and corned pork shank entrees, and sides like gruyere potato puree and coal-roasted yams. " - kim fuller
