Farm-to-Table Dinners in Vail

Fresh ingredients are at the heart of Vail’s best dining experiences. Colorado’s farms, ranches and artisans supply the region with delicious seasonal flavors, from juicy Palisade peaches to grass-fed beef and small-batch cheeses. Whether you’re enjoying a chef-crafted farm-to-table dinner, dining at a restaurant committed to local sourcing or shopping for fresh ingredients at the Vail Farmers’ Market & Art Show, here’s where to find the best flavors in Vail.

Attend a Farm-to-Table Dinner

For a true taste of Colorado’s seasonal bounty, reserve a seat at the Farm-to-Table Dinner Series, hosted by the Vail Farmers’ Market & Art Show. These multi-course meals feature locally sourced ingredients, expertly prepared by top chefs. Expect crunchy salads, responsibly raised meats cooked to perfection and desserts made with peak-season fruit. It’s all paired with curated wines and craft beers made mere miles away. Seating is limited, so be sure to book your spot early.

Visit Vail Restaurants Featuring Local Ingredients

Many of Vail’s top restaurants celebrate the state’s farms and ranches throughout their menus. At Slope Room, sear your own Colorado wagyu on a hot stone or try a rack of regionally raised lamb with alpine-cheese gnocchi and black truffle. MICHELIN-recommended Sweet Basil crafts English pea lasagna with parmesan fonduta and venison with crispy sunchokes, while Mountain Standard plates up tender rotisserie chicken with sweet-potato hashbrowns and salad greens from Vail Valley growers. For a meal with a view, Up the Creek Bar & Grill serves seasonal dishes on the banks of Gore Creek — vegetarians will adore the house-made quinoa cakes with local feta. For coffee lovers, Two Arrows Coffee & Bar pours smooth lattes and robust brews using beans from nearby Color Coffee Roasters.

Shop the Vail Farmers’ Market & Art Show

From mid-June through early October, the Vail Farmers’ Market & Art Show brings the harvest to East Meadow Drive. Browse 155-plus vendors selling just-picked produce, artisan cheeses, gourmet condiments and jams, and hearty baked goods. Keep an eye out for iconic Vail products like 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits — you’ll want to buy a bottle after ordering an old fashioned from their cozy distillery and tasting room in Vail Village.

Discover More Things to Do in Vail

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• Experience Vail’s most thrilling adventures, from rivers to trails.
• Find only-in-Vail experiences, from lunch with a llama to goat yoga.
• Check out four ways to experience farm-to-flavor dining in Vail Valley.
• Get information on Osaki’s, another MICHELIN-Recommended Vail restaurant.