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“The best restaurant in Vail!“

“My husband met the owner on the gondola one day and told us all about First Chair. We made it out for dinner and drinks with the kids a few days later. Chris served us and it was great meeting him as a fellow East coaster! We ordered almost all of the burritos on the menu and were not disappointed! The smash burger was easily my favorite. My dad would order the meatball burrito for every meal, I swear, with how much he enjoyed it as well as my 1 year old eating half of one herself. My son did work on the nachos they were so tasty! When we get back to Vail, we'll be sure to stop in! great staff and food!“

“We had a wonderful experience there! We were a little worried about eating at a clubhouse and being underdressed since we were traveling, but our waitress Kristen spotted us and was all smiles. The food was delicious, and my mother and I agree that they have the best fries we’ve ever had.“

“Very friendly staff! I’ve never had a drink like this one before! “Chai one on”“

“It was a nice place to sit and read while I sipped a chai tea latte waiting for my mother to finish shopping. Someone was having a phone conversation for half the time I was sitting there but I managed to tune them out. It was a lovely day.“

“Steven Teaver the owner was awesome! He opened up a little early to allow us Oregonians to check out Bad Kitty Lounge! Made us feel like long time friends! The suspended mirrored ski boot was a spectacular touch. Were there 08/23/21. Going through some of our Colorado vacation pics and had to comment on this place.“

“The quality of their food is not good, it's very bad.“

“Impeccable food Impeccable service Impeccable ambiance ...... EXCEPT ....... We were seated at a 2-top next to the window, wonderful view of the Gore Creek, HOWEVER, the heating vents right next to the table were blasting heat. I immediately asked the waiter to turn down the heat. However, after just 5-10 minute sitting at the table I began to feel overwhelmed by the heat and had to remove my shirt and sit there with just my colored T-shirt (great for Denny's, not very appropriate for The Left Bank). With the heat slightly reduced but still very uncomfortable, I stuffed part of the table cloth into the heat vent and used two cloth napkins to block the heat. By the time we finished our appetisers, the heat was under control and we were able to enjoy our fabulous meal. Will we come back? ABSOLUTELY. Will we sit at the table again? NO WAY“

“Check in was at 4pm, not a minute earlier. But once you arrive at your room, it is extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated. We had a nice gas stove and all the amenities needed for laundry and cooking. Our family was super comfortable in a two bedroom apartment and had enough room for all their toys. The location is also the best in vail! you are seconds away from the village and all ice rink. We opted to stay on the non village side because we were worried about noise, however the other side (facing the highway) can be quiet noisy if you are a light sleeper. The pool/gym area was also a nice touch, with updated workout machines and bikes. We did have a little mishap with the concierge and our babysitter not showing up so we missed an excursion. The concierge desk was having trouble solving it, but the manager came in and handled it all swiftly to help make this feel like a five star vacation. We will be returning. xThank you!“

“Highly recommend Chasing Rabbits when in Vail. Very hip place with creative cuisine and a great wine program. I had Rabbit Bolognese and it was outstanding. Our server was excellent. Can't wait to go back!“

“We visited pre-ski season and the atmosphere was perfect. No large crowds and the service was wonderful.“

“We celebrated my daughter’s and soon to be son-in-law’s recent engagement on top of the mountain. Couldn’t ask for a better setting! The restaurant was beautiful and our seating was perfect (Party of 8) we had plenty of room to stretch out. Can’t say enough about our waiter, Rau’l! He took us on an epicurean journey! He even had a surprise for my daughter for dessert! Our sommelier, John, was so very helpful. He brilliantly paired the perfect wines for the entrees we had selected. Our meal was delicious and the service was impeccable! Couldn’t ask for a better evening. Thanks to the entire staff!“

“We had the most amazing meal at Revel! The salmon with creamy leeks and Chardonnay braised turnips was spectacular—the subtle flavors were perfectly balanced with the leeks providing just the right amount of tang so it didn’t feel too rich. The braised beef was like butter; the savory vegetables it was braised in overnight gave a depth of flavor I’ve never tasted in beef before. The chocolate mousse for dessert…heavenly! The richness of the Belgian chocolate and vanilla bean cream had me moaning out loud.

The salmon is flown in from Norway and the beef is raised locally. I think this goes to show that if you start with fresh, pure ingredients and put them in the hands of a talented chef you can make the simplest of foods taste exceptional.

I just ate at a James Beard award winning restaurant last month and I can honestly say it was no comparison to our meal at Revel! I can’t wait to go back!“