Best of Vail 2017: The complete list of winners
November 14, 2017
Good. Better. Best.
The lines separating the three can be slim, but they're there. So what does it take to propel something, someplace or someone ahead of its peers?
Perhaps it's careful attention to even the most minute details, or an emphasis on customer service. Maybe it's a unique idea or concept. Sometimes it's as simple as time-honored tradition — a business whose very presence helps define this special place we call home.
We asked you — residents and visitors alike — to choose the Best of Vail, and you responded.
More than 21,500 votes were cast across 74 categories. From best local beer to best place for a romantic date, from best workout spot to best ski shop, your voices spoke loud and clear.
Thanks for voting, and thanks to the businesses and people whose dedication to their crafts keep us coming back for more.
Click on each category for a profile and photos of the winners
Entertainment & Diversions
1. Horton Fine Art
2. Alpine Arts Center
3. J. Cotter Gallery
1. Jesse Horton
2. Jim Cotter Gallery
3. Britten
3. Carrie Fell
1. Phil Long
2. Johnny Schleper
3. Scott Rednor
1. Bonfire Block Party
2. Mountain Games
3. Hot Summer Nights
1. Birds of Prey World Cup Races
2. Burton U.S. Open
3. Vail Snow Days
1. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
2. Vilar Performing Arts Center
3. Shakedown Bar
1. The Athletic Club at The Westin
2. Allegria Spa at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
3. Synergy Center for Wellness
Best Place for a Romantic Date
1. Ristorante Ti Amo
2. Juniper
3. Sweet Basil
1. Crosstraining Fitness of Vail
2. The Athletic Club at The Westin
3. Minturn Fitness Center
1. Revolution Power Yoga
2. Yoga Off Broadway
3. Mountain Soul Yoga
Food & Drink

1. Henry’s Chinese Cafe
2. Matsuhisa
3. Nozawa
1. Avon Bakery & Deli
2. Northside Kitchen
3. Columbine Bakery
1. Moe’s Original Bar B Que
2. Kirby Cosmo’s BBQ Bar
3. Yellowbelly
1. Westside Cafe
2. Northside Kitchen
3. Cafe 163
1. Vintage
2. Westside Cafe
3. Leonora at The Sebastian
1. Larkburger
2. Benderz Burgers
3. Expert Burger
1. Rocky Mountain Taco
2. Taqueria No Se Hagan Bolas
3. La Cantina

1. The Rose
2. The Remedy Bar
3. Root & Flower
1. Yeti’s Grind
2. Loaded Joe’s
3. The Bookworm of Edwards
1. Vail Brewing Co.
2. The Craftsman
3. Vail Ale House
1. Belmont Deli
2. Avon Bakery & Deli
3. Red Canyon Cafe
1. Pazzo’s Pizzeria
2. e|town
3. Moe’s Original Bar B Que
1. Rocky Mountain Taco
2. Larkburger
3. Yellowbelly
Best Fine Dining — Beaver Creek, Avon and Edwards
1. Ristorante Ti Amo
2. Juniper
3. vin48
1. Sweet Basil
2. Mountain Standard
3. Matsuhisa
1. vin48
2. Maya Modern Mexican & Tequileria
3. Vail Brewing Co.
Best Happy Hour — Beaver Creek
1. Coyote Cafe
2. Dusty Boot Roadhouse
3. Hooked
1. The Rose
2. e|town
3. Zino Ristorante

1. The Remedy Bar
2. The George
3. The Fitz Bar & Restaurant at Manor Vail Lodge
1. Bonfire Brewing
2. 7 Hermits Brewing
3. Dusty Boot Roadhouse
1. Green Elephant Juicery
2. The Rose
3. Rocky Mountain Taco
1. Kiwi International Delights & Coffee Co.
2. Grand Avenue Chill
3. Joe’s Famous Deli & Homemade Ice Cream
1. Ristorante Ti Amo
2. Campo de Fiori
3. Zino Ristorante
1. Vail Brewing Co.
2. Bonfire Brewing
3. Crazy Mountain Brewery
1. Agave
2. The Minturn Saloon
3. Maya Modern Mexican & Tequileria
1. Rocky Mountain Taco
2. Taqueria No Se Hagan Bolas
3. Fiestas Cafe & Cantina
1. Bonfire Brewing
2. Vail Brewing Co.
3. Garfinkel’s
1. Pazzo’s Pizzeria
2. Vendetta’s
3. Pickup’s Pizza
1. The Rose
2. The Bookworm of Edwards
3. e|town

1. Hooked
2. Matsuhisa
3. Yama Sushi
1. The Rose
2. Sweet Basil
3. Juniper
1. Green Elephant Juicery
2. The Bookworm of Edwards
3. Sticky Fingers Cafe & Bakery
1. Bob’s Place Restaurant & Sports Bar
2. e|town
3. Vail Ale House
1. Russell’s
2. Elway’s
3. Flame
1. Henry’s Chinese Cafe
2. Rocky Mountain Taco
3. Larkburger
3. Moe’s Original Bar B Que
1. The Rose
2. Vail Brewing Co.
3. Mountain Standard
1. vin48
2. Root & Flower
3. Sweet Basil
1. Rocky Mountain Taco
2. City Market
3. Yellowbelly
Retail

1. Venture Sports
2. Mountain Pedaler
3. The Kind Bikes & Skis
Best Craft Beer Selection (Liquor Store)
1. Boone’s Wine and Spirits
2. West Vail Liquor Mart
3. Beaver Liquors
1. High Country Healing
2. Native Roots
3. Rocky Road Remedies
1. The Home Depot
2. Select Surfaces
3. Inside Out Furnishings
3. Ruggs Benedict
1. The Golden Bear
2. Kimberley’s Fine Jewelry
3. Squash Blossom
Best Children’s Clothing Store
1. Skipper & Scout
2. KidSport
3. Ptarmigan Sports
1. Ptarmigan Sports
2. Arriesgado Clothing Co.
3. Grey Salt

1. Ptarmigan Sports
2. Alpine Quest Sports
3. Transition Sports
1. The Pet Spot
2. Wags & Whiskers
3. Fresh Tracks Pet Shoppe
1. Ptarmigan Sports
2. Vail Boot & Shoe
3. Colorado Footwear
1. Base Mountain Sports
2. Buzz’s Boards
3. Venture Sports
1. Big O Tires
2. Costco
3. Vail Discount Tire Factory
1. Wishes Toy Store
2. The Bookworm of Edwards
3. The Toy Store
3. Vail Valley Pharmacy
Best Wine Selection (Liquor Store)
1. Beaver Liquors
2. Boone’s Wine & Spirits
3. Avon Liquor
1. Valleygirl Boutique
2. Arriesgado Clothing Co.
3. Everyday Outfitters
Services

1. Turtle Tubing
2. Paragon Guides
3. Sage Outdoor Adventures
Best Fly Fishing Shop and Outfitters
1. Vail Valley Anglers
2. Minturn Anglers
3. Fly Fishing Outfitters
1. Cathy Thompson, State Farm
2. Alpine Insurance Agency
3. Brill Insurance Agency
Best Auto Mechanic / Car Repair Shop
1. Leadfoot Linda’s
2. Valley Automotive and Tire
3. Big O Tires
1. Crazy Mountain Brewery
2. Bart & Yeti’s patio
3. The Home Depot
1. Vail Valley Pharmacy
2. City Market
3. Nearly Everything Store
3. Walgreens
1. Fusion Hair Studio
2. Noni’s Hair Bar
3. Ooh La La Hair Salon
1. Ride Taxi
2. Colorado Mountain Express
3. The Turtle Bus
1. Castle Peak Veterinary Service
2. Vail Valley Animal Hospital
3. Gypsum Animal Hospital