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Ridge + River Vail Mountainside Kitchen - Ridge + River, Vail, CO

Ridge + River

4.1
4.1
63 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
At the heart of Manor Vail Lodge, Ridge + River Mountainside Kitchen offers locals and travelers alike a warm and welcoming culinary experience featuring elevated dining spaces and an abundance of regionally sourced ingredients from nearby mountains and rivers.

Featuring an imaginative menu, sophisticated spirits, and a range of Colorado brews and wines, Ridge + River invites guests to enjoy the restaurant's greatest amenity — a table at the base of Vail Mountain with uninterrupted views of the famous slopes. Whether it's having dinner beside the signature stone fireplace, taking in the fresh mountain air on the outdoor patio that overlooks the pool or entertaining a party in the intimate private dining room, everyone feels at home at this one-of-a-kind social gathering spot. Ridge + River serves as a truly unique event venue, creating a memorable backdrop for weddings, meetings, and private events.

Please call for parties of 7 or larger- 970-476-4959

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 63 people are saying

Ridge + River reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ridge + River boasts "excellent food" with standout dishes like mushroom strudel, halibut, and short ribs. Diners praise the "great ambience," "attentive wait staff," and a "hidden gem" feel. While some found the service lacking, the "beautifully designed" space and "fantastic view" create a memorable dining experience.

63 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. The food was fantastic, the place is nice and the service very good. We will definitively go back !

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  2. John

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner experience. Service was excellent. Cocktails were spot on and our meal was superb. The group had steak and lamb chops that was cooked to perfection. Convenient underground free parking , would most definitely go back .
    Ridge + RiverResponded on 1 March 2025
    Greetings John, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, its greatly appreciated! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your dining experience and service, we look forward to hosting you again soon, and wish you a wonderful day! best regards, Garrett Cosgrove Director of Food and Beverage

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 April 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Thanks for the service and the food amazing

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  4. jonsey17

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service

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  5. LocalVail

    Denver82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re repeat customers. The food is excellent as is the service. It’s a hidden gem.

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  6. Omega

    Washington DC7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 17 March 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Just abysmal service all around- from getting seated, to being (non)served, to wait time. It’s as if a bunch of dilettantes decided to open a restaurant. The food was good, at least what we ordered (mushroom strudel, burata, halibut, and scallops), but for the price that is charged the whole experience was just a major bust. Waste of an evening…

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  7. JamesW

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place. Easy to get to via the shuttle. Great ambience, and attentive wait staff. Food was excellent.

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  8. MikeC VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had some service. Sometimes It took a long time to get drinks or appetizers. Things didn't come out exactly the most logical order.

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  9. jans

    Chicago21 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 2 March 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a 1-star restaurant that pretends to be a 5-star restaurant. $50. 00 pp reservation fee, must cancel 24 hours ahead. (one review pleaded to cancel due to illness, but they did not allow). We arrived at 6:00, on time for our reservation. Took 10 minutes to seat us in an almost empty space. At 6:30 we had to flag someone down to get WATER!!! We're skiers! We are thirsty!! Ordered bottle of nice wine, they had no decanter. (no one ever came to pour after 1st time.). Ordered a lemonade-type drink. Would bet my life there was no alcohol in it. Definitely "lemonade". Asked for order of bread: "no one eats it anymore, everyone is gluten-free". No bread. Ordered dinner after we tracked down our waiter again. Brought 3 meals for the 4 of us. Again, had to track down waiter for our 4th meal!!! The halibut was so dry you could barely swallow it. (did credit us for that!). Never checked with us after food served. Wait- person asked the manager to speak with us: Brian, I believe. After he asked was the problem was, we only got to the first 2 things. He immediately began defending the poor service, as a child was sick and they had to clean up.....???? How many people and how long does that take?? Said they were short staffed and a few other excuses. My husband basically told me to stop wasting my breath because he didn't care about us. He then walked away in a huff.....yes, he did NOT CARE ABOUT US. NOT AN WHISPER OF AN APOLOGY. They are located in a hotel...I asked if maintenance could have cleaned up, not the wait staff. He said "no", don't have any maintenance.... If I had read the reviews, I would have seen that this is what many other diners experienced. Sounds like they just have excuses, no solutions, nor do they care. Beautiful space. I predict a less than great experience at this restaurant. Suggest you go elsewhere.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Small atmosphere that is very private and enjoyable.

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FAQs

Ridge + River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 343-6111.

Ridge + River is rated 4.1 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Ridge + River

595 Vail Valley Dr, Vail, CO 81657-4558

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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