Family Friendly Restaurants in Vail & Lionshead

Lionshead

Garfinkel’s

Located at the base of Lionshead, Garfinkel’s is the ideal place for lunch, apres ski or dinner. There is a large outdoor deck overlooking Chair 8 and the Lionshead Gondola as well as ample indoor seating.

The Blue Moose

Pizza, starters, salads, sandwiches and a kids’ menu are available at Blue Moose Pizza, as well as beer, wine, cocktails, whiskeys and limoncellos. The atmosphere is casual and fun.

Vail Chop House

At the Vail Chophouse, in addition to steaks, chops and seafood for dinner and a casual lunch menu, you’ll see live performances by Phil Long, a veteran of Vail’s après ski and evening entertainment scene.

Casa Jalisco

Authentic Mexican cruise including street tacos and burrito at the Casa Jalisco in Lionshead. Order online for takeout.

Trails End

Located just over the skier bridge in Lionshead, Trails End is one of the few ski in, ski out restaurants in Vail. It’s open for both lunch and dinner and is family friendly and fun.

Tavern on the Square

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered at Tavern on the Square, which is located in the Arrabelle, at the base of the lifts in Lionshead.

Vail Village

Deca + Bol

10 bowling lanes and a dining menu that includes shareables and a kids section are offered at Deca+Bol, which is located in the Solaris Plaza.

Bully Ranch

One of the best burgers in Vail is available for lunch and dinner at the Bully Ranch, located in the Sonnenalp Hotel, just a short walk from Vail International. American and Southwestern fare.

Swiss Chalet

Traditional cheese and meat fondues are available at the Swiss Chalet in the Sonnenalp Hotel. It’s a European dining experience in Vail.

Vendetta’s

Upstairs at Vendetta’s are two bars where the fun starts at lunch and goes through après ski and dinner. Downstairs is a fine dining Italian restaurant that is open for dinner. It’s on Bridge Street, just a short walk from Gondola One.

The Red Lion

The Red Lion is one of Vail’s original restaurants and après ski spot which opened in 1963, located in the heart of Vail Village on Bridge Street, just steps from Gondola One. Enjoy live entertainment and hearty food and beverages.

Avanti F & B

Avanti F & B is a fun food court style dining experience offering lunch and dinner at the base of Golden Peak. In the dining court you’ll find pizza, burgers, ramen, Mediterranean, grab and go as well as a bar. New in 2026 is Mexican inspired street food including tacos, ceviches, nachos and quesadillas.