Terra Bistro

For more than 23 years Terra Bistro has been an essential dining destination for Vail Valley visitors as well as a lasting favorite among locals. Chef Shawn Miller’s adventurous approach to seasonal ingredients yields imaginative, carefully crafted dishes and ever-changing menus. With a special focus on lighter fare but with plenty of opportunity for indulgence, our menus naturally accommodate...

The Scene
This hotel and spa is the perfect place to spot Hollywood celebs like Britney Spears and Gloria Estefan, as well as politico-pals of Vail's most famous resident, former President Gerald Ford. Such luminaries frequent… Read More

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Chef-owner Kevin Nelson's inspiring kitchen creations are a fine foil for the stylish and lively dining room that's suitable for romantic interludes, business dinners or large party gatherings. Nelson's organically inclined menu, built…

Were it not for the snowy landscape outside, you might think you were in an urban restaurant in a big coastal city. And it's not just the hum of the main dining room: Chef Kevin Nelson's New American menu emphasizes local produce and free-range meats—Colorado lamb chops, Prairie Harvest chicken breasts—and has pan-Asian, Latin, and Italian touches. Few dishes are as comforting after a day on...

For more than 23 years Terra Bistro has been an essential dining destination for Vail Valley visitors, as well as a lasting favorite among locals. Chef Shawn Miller's adventurous approach to seasonal ingredients yields imaginative, carefully-crafted dishes and ever-changing menus. With a special focus on lighter fare, but with plenty of opportunity for indulgence, our menus naturally...