Larkspur Restaurant - Vail

4.5 (679)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

458 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, CO 81657

About this restaurant

Kid-friendly
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

We’ve set a new standard for “on-mountain dining.” Just steps from the base of Riva Bahn Express Lift at Golden Peak, we’re an easy stop off the slopes at the beginning, middle or end of your ski day. Our lunch and après-ski menu offers a wide range of savory culinary delights for all ages, from grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup to our famous lobster club. We’re open daily during the winter season for lunch and après-ski.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
Website
http://www.larkspurvail.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kevin Bates
Catering
Larkspur does not offer off-site catering.
Private party facilities
We offer our space to everyone (from 10 - 500 guests),for events including (but not limited to) corporate dinners, culinary classes & cooking demonstrations, company awards banquettes, holiday parties, on-mountain après, harvest lunches, birthday & anniversary parties, non-profit fundraisers, trade shows & exposition demonstrations, casino nights.

Location
458 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, CO 81657
Neighborhood
Vail
Cross street
Golden Peak Ski Area - Vail Valley Drive and S Frontage Rd E
Parking details
Parking available on-site.
Public transit
Transportation center - in town bus east to Golden Peak
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

'17 Sineann | Gruner Veltliner | Columbia Gorge, Washington$11.00
NV Gruet 'Blanc de Blancs' | Sparkling | Albuquerque, New Mexico$12.00
'18 Whispering Angel | Rosé | Provence, France$13.00
'18 Scarpetta | Pinot Grigio | Friuli, Italy$14.00
'18 Eva Fricke | Riesling | Rheingau, Germany$15.00
'18 Val de Mer | Chardonnay | Chablis, France$16.00
'18 Galerie | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley, California$17.00
'17 Ramey | Chardonnay | Russian River, California$25.00
NV Laurent Perrier | Champagne | Tours-Sur-Marne, France$27.00

By the Glass Red

'14 Les Ondines | Syrah, Grenache | Côtes du Rhône, France$11.00
'15 Hedges CMS | Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah | Columbia Valley, Washington$12.00
'18 Pedroncelli | Cabernet | Sonoma, California$13.00
'14 d. Ventura | Mencia | Ribeira Sacra, Spain$14.00
'10 Campolieti' Valpolicella Ripasso' | Corvina | Veneto, Italy$15.00
'18 Foris | Pinot Noir | Rogue Valley, Oregon$16.00
'15 Melville | Pinot Noir | Santa Rita Hills, California$25.00
'14 Ramey | Cabernet | Napa Valley, California$27.00

Bottles White

Light

NV Jean Babtiste Adam Brut | Sparkling | Alsace, France$92.00
NV Billecart Salmon Brut | Champagne | Mareuil-sur-Ay, France$169.00
NV Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label | Champagne | Reims, France$175.00
NV Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé | Champagne | Mareuil-sur-ay, France$250.00
NV Egly-Ouriet 'Tradition' Grand cru | Champagne | Ambonnay, France$260.00
'09 Louis Roederer' Cristal' | Champagne | Marne, France$540.00
limited supply
'00 Egly-Ouriet' Millesime' Magnum | Champagne | Ambonnay, France$1,215.00
'17 La Cappucina | Sauvignon Blanc | Veneto, Italy$43.00
'16 Castro Martin | Albariño | Rias Baixas, Spain$52.00
'18 Suavia | Garganega | Veneto, Italy$57.00
'18 Schloss Gobelsburg | Gruner Veltliner | Osterreich, Austria$60.00
'18 Santo | Assyrtiko | Santorini, Greece$77.00
'16 Rochioli | Sauvignon Blanc | Sonoma, California$90.00
'12 Bründlmayer 'Heiligenstein' | Riesling | Kamptal, Austria$96.00
'06 Josmeyer 'Le Dragon' | Riesling | Alsace, France$104.00
'07 Franz Hirtzberg 'Honivogl' | Gruner Veltliner, Wachau, Austria$195.00

Full Flavored

'17 Rodney Strong 'Chalk Hill' | Chardonnay | Sonoma County, California$52.00
'14 Vallin | Marsanne, Viognier | Santa Ynez Valley, California$60.00
'14 Aurelien Chatagnier | Marsanne, Roussanne | St Joseph, France$72.00
'17 Duckhorn | Chardonnay | Napa Valley, California$75.00
'17 Paul Nicolle 'Mont de Milieu' | Chardonnay | Chablis, France$84.00
'14 Valentin Morel | Chardonnay | Jura, France$87.00
'18 Rombauer | Chardonnay | Carneros, California$100.00
'11 Gangloff | Marsanne, Rousanne | Saint Joseph, France$129.00
'07 Hubert Lignier | Chardonnay | Fixin, France$154.00
'16 Far Niente | Chardonnay | Napa Valley, California$160.00
'05 Vodopovic | Vitovska | Venezia Giulia, Italy$184.00
'10 Robert Chevillon | Chardonnay | Nuits-Saint-Georges, France$195.00
'10 Maltroye 1er Cru | Chardonnay | Chassagne-Montrachet, France$204.00
'01 M. Chapoutier Ermitage 'Le Méal' | Marsanne | Rhone Valley, France$425.00

Bottles Red

Light

'17 Villa Wolf | Rosé | Pfalz, Germany$43.00
'15 Domaine de Nizas | Grenache, Syrah | Languedoc, France$45.00
'16 Damilano | Nebbiolo | Langhe, Italy$64.00
'15 Michael David | Cinsault | Lodi, California$70.00
'15 Etude 'Grace Benoist' | Pinot Noir | Carneros, California$87.00
'12 Wenzlau | Pinot Noir | Santa Rita Hills, California$90.00
'16 Flowers | Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast, California$120.00
'11 la Pousse d'Or | Pinot Noir | Santennay, France$167.00
'15 Antica Terra 'Ceras' | Pinot Noir | Dundee, Oregon$208.00
'16 Sea Smoke 'Ten' | Pinot Noir | Santa Rita Hills, California$240.00
'16 Capiaux 'Pisoni' | Pinot Noir | Santa Lucia Highlands, California$260.00
'11 Chevillon 'Les Bousselots' | Pinot Noir | Nuits-Saint-Georges, France$270.00
'13 Gerard Raphet 'Clos de la Roche' | Pinot Noir | Morey-Saint-Denis, France$425.00
limited supply
'04 Pierre Damoy Grand Cru | Pinot Noir | Chapelle Chambertin, France$510.00
limited supply
'05 Dujac Fils & Père 'Les Beaumonts' | Pinot Noir | Vosne Romanee, France$676.00
limited supply

Full Flavored

'14 Marqués de Riscal 'Reserva' | Tempranillo | Rioja, Spain$56.00
'17 Buehler | Cabernet | Napa Valley, California$78.00
'10 la Rioja Alta 'Viña Ardanza' | Tempranillo | Rioja, Spain$85.00
limited supply
'16 Cadence 'Ciel du Cheval' | Meritage | Yakima Valley, Washington$96.00
'14 Paul Hobbs 'Crossbarn' | Cabernet | Napa Valley, California$110.00
'16 Tenuta San Guido | Cabernet, Merlot | Tuscany, Italy$134.00
'06 Leonetti | Merlot | Columbia Valley, Washington$152.00
limited supply
'13 Revello 'Conca' | Nebbiolo | Piedmonte, Italy$170.00
'17 Caymus | Cabernet | Napa Valley, California$200.00
'14 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Tuscany, Italy$210.00
'16 Nickel & Nickel 'Quicksilver' | Cabernet | Napa Valley, California$230.00
'07 Gangloff 'La Sereine Noir' | Syrah | Côte-Rôtie, France$302.00
'07 la Spinetta 'Vigneto Starderi' | Nebbiolo | Piedmonte, Italy$340.00
limited supply
'05 Clerc Milon | Cabernet, Merlot | Pauillac, France$395.00
'09 Rostaing 'La Landonne' | Syrah | Côte-Rôtie, France$420.00

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Reviews from people who have dined at Larkspur Restaurant - Vail.

4.5

(679)

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

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StephenS
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quality food, excellent service! As always. Will definitely revisit .
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El sandwich de langosta con trufa es espectacular.
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sushi Gold
New York City16 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 20, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I have been coming to Larkspur since it opened. While I love the food, despite the prices have increased significantly over the past few years, today we had the worst experience. Our 10 year old always orders the grilled cheese and tomato soup from the kids menu and we specifically ordered two kids meals. The waiter insisted we didn’t order a kids meal and we had no idea it was the adult meal. When we asked to speak with a manager they refused to credit us back and said well he ate the sandwich! Meanwhile he didn’t touch the salad and only finished half the soup. We then waited almost another half hour to have the manager go back and forth and he then said well we took $4 off! It was not about the money, but the principal and disrespect to the customer. Chris should learn how to treat customers! Unfortunately that will be our last time and we would never recommend to anyone again.
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jj23 Gold
New York City3 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 12, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was not good salads over dressed and wlesspresso was served in a water glass with instant coffee
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DavidM
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the steak sandwich special and the service was outstanding
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Philly
Philadelphia90 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The location is clutch. Located right at the bottom of the slope. The server and hostess are friendly, professional, knowledgeable and attentive. We had the Larkburger with cheese and truffle fries, and the Lobster Rocket club sandwich. The food is high quality, and delicious, but as they continue to increase the prices to the point of being ridiculous, they serve their burger and sandwich on a smaller and smaller roll each year, so that now it is almost impossible to eat it. We love this place regardless.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Denver5 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 27, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I like the location! It was overvalued in terms of price (e.g. $12.95 for hot chocolate, $16 kids meals). Otherwise it was a good experience and the service was excellent.
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JohnS
Denver1 review
2.0
Dined on December 26, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was such a great restaurant, Now a shadow of their former self. They are losing their lease and are now mad at the mountain employees who bring them their business. This mountain employee will be looking elsewhere in the future
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AliceE
San Antonio6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service and so easy to meet up with other friends skiing during lunch- then head right back out!
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City4 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 7, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Comida rápida y pésima con un costo demasiado elevado para la calidad de alimentos y lugar Lo único bueno fue el servicio del mesero.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
Website
http://www.larkspurvail.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kevin Bates
Catering
Larkspur does not offer off-site catering.
Private party facilities
We offer our space to everyone (from 10 - 500 guests),for events including (but not limited to) corporate dinners, culinary classes & cooking demonstrations, company awards banquettes, holiday parties, on-mountain après, harvest lunches, birthday & anniversary parties, non-profit fundraisers, trade shows & exposition demonstrations, casino nights.

Location
458 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, CO 81657
Neighborhood
Vail
Cross street
Golden Peak Ski Area - Vail Valley Drive and S Frontage Rd E
Parking details
Parking available on-site.
Public transit
Transportation center - in town bus east to Golden Peak
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Larkspur Restaurant - Vail

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Additional information

By the Glass White

'17 Sineann | Gruner Veltliner | Columbia Gorge, Washington$11.00

NV Gruet 'Blanc de Blancs' | Sparkling | Albuquerque, New Mexico$12.00

'18 Whispering Angel | Rosé | Provence, France$13.00

'18 Scarpetta | Pinot Grigio | Friuli, Italy$14.00

'18 Eva Fricke | Riesling | Rheingau, Germany$15.00

'18 Val de Mer | Chardonnay | Chablis, France$16.00

'18 Galerie | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley, California$17.00

'17 Ramey | Chardonnay | Russian River, California$25.00

NV Laurent Perrier | Champagne | Tours-Sur-Marne, France$27.00

By the Glass Red

'14 Les Ondines | Syrah, Grenache | Côtes du Rhône, France$11.00

'15 Hedges CMS | Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah | Columbia Valley, Washington$12.00

'18 Pedroncelli | Cabernet | Sonoma, California$13.00

'14 d. Ventura | Mencia | Ribeira Sacra, Spain$14.00

'10 Campolieti' Valpolicella Ripasso' | Corvina | Veneto, Italy$15.00

'18 Foris | Pinot Noir | Rogue Valley, Oregon$16.00

'15 Melville | Pinot Noir | Santa Rita Hills, California$25.00

'14 Ramey | Cabernet | Napa Valley, California$27.00

Bottles White

Light

NV Jean Babtiste Adam Brut | Sparkling | Alsace, France$92.00

NV Billecart Salmon Brut | Champagne | Mareuil-sur-Ay, France$169.00

NV Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label | Champagne | Reims, France$175.00

NV Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé | Champagne | Mareuil-sur-ay, France$250.00

NV Egly-Ouriet 'Tradition' Grand cru | Champagne | Ambonnay, France$260.00

'09 Louis Roederer' Cristal' | Champagne | Marne, France$540.00

'00 Egly-Ouriet' Millesime' Magnum | Champagne | Ambonnay, France$1,215.00

'17 La Cappucina | Sauvignon Blanc | Veneto, Italy$43.00

'16 Castro Martin | Albariño | Rias Baixas, Spain$52.00

'18 Suavia | Garganega | Veneto, Italy$57.00

'18 Schloss Gobelsburg | Gruner Veltliner | Osterreich, Austria$60.00

'18 Santo | Assyrtiko | Santorini, Greece$77.00

'16 Rochioli | Sauvignon Blanc | Sonoma, California$90.00

'12 Bründlmayer 'Heiligenstein' | Riesling | Kamptal, Austria$96.00

'06 Josmeyer 'Le Dragon' | Riesling | Alsace, France$104.00

'07 Franz Hirtzberg 'Honivogl' | Gruner Veltliner, Wachau, Austria$195.00

Full Flavored

'17 Rodney Strong 'Chalk Hill' | Chardonnay | Sonoma County, California$52.00

'14 Vallin | Marsanne, Viognier | Santa Ynez Valley, California$60.00

'14 Aurelien Chatagnier | Marsanne, Roussanne | St Joseph, France$72.00

'17 Duckhorn | Chardonnay | Napa Valley, California$75.00

'17 Paul Nicolle 'Mont de Milieu' | Chardonnay | Chablis, France$84.00

'14 Valentin Morel | Chardonnay | Jura, France$87.00

'18 Rombauer | Chardonnay | Carneros, California$100.00

'11 Gangloff | Marsanne, Rousanne | Saint Joseph, France$129.00

'07 Hubert Lignier | Chardonnay | Fixin, France$154.00

'16 Far Niente | Chardonnay | Napa Valley, California$160.00

'05 Vodopovic | Vitovska | Venezia Giulia, Italy$184.00

'10 Robert Chevillon | Chardonnay | Nuits-Saint-Georges, France$195.00

'10 Maltroye 1er Cru | Chardonnay | Chassagne-Montrachet, France$204.00

'01 M. Chapoutier Ermitage 'Le Méal' | Marsanne | Rhone Valley, France$425.00

Bottles Red

Light

'17 Villa Wolf | Rosé | Pfalz, Germany$43.00

'15 Domaine de Nizas | Grenache, Syrah | Languedoc, France$45.00

'16 Damilano | Nebbiolo | Langhe, Italy$64.00

'15 Michael David | Cinsault | Lodi, California$70.00

'15 Etude 'Grace Benoist' | Pinot Noir | Carneros, California$87.00

'12 Wenzlau | Pinot Noir | Santa Rita Hills, California$90.00

'16 Flowers | Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast, California$120.00

'11 la Pousse d'Or | Pinot Noir | Santennay, France$167.00

'15 Antica Terra 'Ceras' | Pinot Noir | Dundee, Oregon$208.00

'16 Sea Smoke 'Ten' | Pinot Noir | Santa Rita Hills, California$240.00

'16 Capiaux 'Pisoni' | Pinot Noir | Santa Lucia Highlands, California$260.00

'11 Chevillon 'Les Bousselots' | Pinot Noir | Nuits-Saint-Georges, France$270.00

'13 Gerard Raphet 'Clos de la Roche' | Pinot Noir | Morey-Saint-Denis, France$425.00

'04 Pierre Damoy Grand Cru | Pinot Noir | Chapelle Chambertin, France$510.00

'05 Dujac Fils & Père 'Les Beaumonts' | Pinot Noir | Vosne Romanee, France$676.00

Full Flavored

'14 Marqués de Riscal 'Reserva' | Tempranillo | Rioja, Spain$56.00

'17 Buehler | Cabernet | Napa Valley, California$78.00

'10 la Rioja Alta 'Viña Ardanza' | Tempranillo | Rioja, Spain$85.00

'16 Cadence 'Ciel du Cheval' | Meritage | Yakima Valley, Washington$96.00

'14 Paul Hobbs 'Crossbarn' | Cabernet | Napa Valley, California$110.00