These Eagle County restaurants are open on Thanksgiving
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Not everyone wants to labor over a large meal on Thanksgiving. For some, tradition is enjoying a meal at a local restaurant. Finding out what restaurants are open, what they’re offering and if a reservation is needed can be almost as much of a hassle as cooking. Here’s the full list of area eateries that responded to our survey about offering dine-in service on Thursday, Nov. 23.
Alpenrose
100 E. Meadow Drive, Suite 25, Vail; 970-476-8899; Alpenrose-Vail.com
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Food: Maybe not the traditional Thanksgiving, but in an original German setting.
Reservations: Recommended. Call, email or book at OpenTable.com.
Beyond Sushi Thai
616 W. Lionshead Circle, No. 200; 970-688-5158; BeyondSushiThai.com
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Food: Serving their regular menu, and while they don’t have an alcohol license, people can bring their own drinks.
Reservations: Recommended. Call to book.
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Big Bear Bistro
297 Hanson Ranch Road, Vail; 970-445-1007; BigBearBistro.com
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Food: Standard menu.
Chasing Rabbits
141 E. Meadow Drive, Suite 104, 81657, Vail; 970-444-4677; ChasingRabbitsVail.com
Hours: 4-10 p.m.
Food: Full standard menu available. In addition, a Thanksgiving Special of roast turkey with sweet potato, gingered cranberry, and wild mushroom green beans.
Reservations: Recommended. Book online.
China Garden
Avon Center, 100 W. Beaver Creek Blvd. Avon; 970-949-4986; http://www.ChinaGardenCo.com
Hours: 4-9 p.m.
Food: Serving the regular menu in a family-friendly environment and playing vinyl records all night long.
Reservations: Recommended. Call to book.
Cucina
174 E. Gore Creek Drive, Vail; 970-754-7872; TheLodgeAtVailResort.com/Cucina
Hours: 4-9 p.m. (kitchen closes at 8 p.m.)
Food: Thanksgiving dinner
Reservations: Recommended. Call or book at ExploreTock.com.
DECA + BOL
Lodge at Vail, 141 E. Meadow Drive, Suite 113 Vail; 970-476-5300; DecaBolVail.com
Hours: 5-10 p.m.
Food: Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, salmon or prime rib with all the fixings. Bowling and ice skating will also be open.
Reservations: Recommended. Book at OpenTable.com.
Fattoria
48 E. Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon; 970-688-5378; FattoriaVailValley.com
Hours: 4 p.m. to close
Food: An Italian twist on turkey.
Reservations: Required. Call or book at OpenTable.com.
Flame Restaurant
1 Vail Road, Vail; 970-477-8600; http://www.FourSeasons.com/Vail/Dining/Restaurants/Flame/
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Food: Traditional whole roasted turkey, sourdough and cornbread stuffing, honey mustard glazed ham, Colorado beef rib-eye and smoked Scottish salmon en croute with an array of sides, a raw bar, poke action station, Colorado charcuterie board, and house-made dips, soups, salads and desserts.
Reservations: Required. Call to book.
The Gashouse
34185 US-6 Edwards; 970-926-3613; Gashouse-Restaurant.com
Hours: Noon to 9 p.m.
Food: Standard menu and three-course Thanksgiving meal.
Reservations: Recommended. Book at OpenTable.com
Grouse Mountain Grill
141 Scott Hill Road Beaver Creek; 970-949-0600; GrouseMountainGrill.com
Hours: 4-9 p.m.
Food: Thanksgiving meal
Reservations: Recommended. Call or book at OpenTable.com
Haagen-Dazs Dessert Cafe
675 E. Lionshead Circle, Vail; 970-476-1441
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Food: Standard menu available.
Reservations: Not needed.
La Tour Restaurant & Bar
122 E. Meadow Drive, Vail; 970-476-4403; LaTour-Vail.com
Hours: 1-9 p.m.
Food: Thanksgiving specials and a limited selection of regular dishes. La Tour will also offer to-go Thanksgiving Dinner for pre-order.
Reservations: Recommended. Call or book via Tock.
Northside Kitchen
20 Nottingham Road, Avon; 970-949-1423; TheNorthsideKitchen.com
Hours: 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to close
Food: Choose traditional turkey or prime rib with all the fixings.
Reservations: Recommended. Call or book at OpenTable.com.
The Red Lion
304 Bridge St.; Vail; 970-476-7676; TheRedLion.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Food: Traditional Thanksgiving meal as well as regular menu.
Reservations: Not needed.
Russell’s
228 Bridge St., Vail; 970-476-6700; RussellsVail.com
Hours: 5-10 p.m.
Food: Regular menu and Thanksgiving meal.
Slope Room
352 E. Meadow Drive Vail; 970-476-6836; SlopeRoom.com
Hours: 1-8 p.m.
Food: Prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu.
Reservations: Required. Book at OpenTable.com or at SlopeRoom.com/reservations.
Stoke & Rye
126 Riverfront Lane, 970-790-5500; StokeAndRye.com
Hours: 7-11 a.m., 1-9 p.m.
Food: Signature buffet, featuring herb-roasted turkey, sakura pork loin, short ribs, and pan-seared Colorado bass.
Reservations: Recommended. Book online.
Thai Kitchen
141 Main St., Minturn; 970-445-7499; http://www.ThaiKitchenMinturn.com.
Hours: 4-9 p.m.
Food: Duck in Thai curry for Thanksgiving.
Reservations: Not needed
Vintage
12 Vail Road, Vail Village; 970-479-0175; www-vintage-vail.com
Hours: 5-9 p.m.
Food: Prix Fixe 3-courses, turkey dinner and brasserie favorites.
Reservations: Recommended. Call, visit the website or book at OpenTable.com.
