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Backyard Burgers is the burger counter inside Avanti Food & Beverage, the food hall at the foot of Golden Peak on Vail Valley Drive. Every burger is a double: two smash patties, stacked with toppings and served with hand-cut fries.

Because it is one of several kitchens under one roof, it suits the group that cannot agree on dinner. The burger fans order here, everyone else orders from the next counter over, and the table stays together. It also works as a casual meal after the lifts close.

The burgers

The OG keeps it classic with American cheese, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion and the house Backyard sauce. From there the list runs to a Jalapeño Jammer with cheddar and pickled jalapeño, a chorizo burger with bacon, the Truffle Shuffle with havarti, shoestring potatoes and truffle aioli, and a salmon burger. For the purist, the Double Wit' Cheese is simply meat, cheese and bun.

Beyond burgers

Sandwiches include a hot honey chicken sandwich, a Philly cheesesteak on a sesame hoagie with marinated prime rib, and a patty melt. Smaller plates cover a wedge salad, chicken tenders, mac and cheese bites and truffle parmesan fries, and there are chocolate and vanilla milkshakes. A row of signature dips, from spicy ranch to curry ketchup, is sold on the side. Prices are in the FAQ.

How Avanti works

You order at the Backyard Burgers counter and eat in the hall. Drinks come from Avanti's own bars, and the hall has a large patio facing Golden Peak. Food vendor hours run from midday into the evening; see the FAQ.

Also inside Avanti

Backyard Burgers shares the hall with four other kitchens: Boychik, Capriata, Glo and Taqueria del Oro. Avanti's own listing covers the bars and events.

Sources: Backyard Burgers at Avanti, Avanti Vail hours, Avanti. Checked September 24, 2026.

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458 Vail Valley Dr
Vail, 81657

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About Backyard Burgers

Quick answer: Backyard Burgers is a restaurant at 458 Vail Valley Dr, Vail, CO 81657. Double smash burgers with hand-cut fries, a Philly cheesesteak and milkshakes at the Backyard Burgers counter inside Avanti Vail at Golden Peak. As of October 2026 Avanti Vail is closed for the shoulder season and reopens Friday, November 13, 2026, per the official Avanti location page.

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Backyard Burgers is the burger counter inside Avanti Food & Beverage, the food hall at the foot of Golden Peak on Vail Valley Drive. Every burger is a double: two smash patties, stacked with toppings and served with hand-cut fries.

Because it is one of several kitchens under one roof, it suits the group that cannot agree on dinner. The burger fans order here, everyone else orders from the next counter over, and the table stays together. It also works as a casual meal after the lifts close.

The burgers

The OG keeps it classic with American cheese, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion and the house Backyard sauce. From there the list runs to a Jalapeño Jammer with cheddar and pickled jalapeño, a chorizo burger with bacon, the Truffle Shuffle with havarti, shoestring potatoes and truffle aioli, and a salmon burger. For the purist, the Double Wit' Cheese is simply meat, cheese and bun.

Beyond burgers

Sandwiches include a hot honey chicken sandwich, a Philly cheesesteak on a sesame hoagie with marinated prime rib, and a patty melt. Smaller plates cover a wedge salad, chicken tenders, mac and cheese bites and truffle parmesan fries, and there are chocolate and vanilla milkshakes. A row of signature dips, from spicy ranch to curry ketchup, is sold on the side. Prices are in the FAQ.

How Avanti works

You order at the Backyard Burgers counter and eat in the hall. Drinks come from Avanti's own bars, and the hall has a large patio facing Golden Peak. Food vendor hours run from midday into the evening; see the FAQ.

Also inside Avanti

Backyard Burgers shares the hall with four other kitchens: Boychik, Capriata, Glo and Taqueria del Oro. Avanti's own listing covers the bars and events.

Sources: Backyard Burgers at Avanti, Avanti Vail hours, Avanti. Checked September 24, 2026.

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Closed for the season · Reopens Nov 13

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Backyard Burgers in Vail part of the Back Yard Burgers chain?
No. Backyard Burgers in Vail is a burger counter inside Avanti Food & Beverage, the food hall at Golden Peak, and it is an Avanti concept. It has no connection to Back Yard Burgers, the Nashville-based fast-food chain with locations in the South and Midwest. The Vail counter serves double smash burgers; the chain is a separate business that happens to have a similar name.
Where is Backyard Burgers in Vail?
Inside Avanti Food & Beverage at 458 Vail Valley Drive, at the foot of Golden Peak, about a five-minute walk east of Vail Village. There is one location: order at the Backyard Burgers counter inside the hall and eat in the hall or on the patio. Contact is through Avanti Vail at (970) 763-6017 or [email protected].
What are the hours, and is Backyard Burgers open now?
In season, Avanti's food vendors, including Backyard Burgers, are open Sunday to Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM and Friday and Saturday 10 AM to midnight; the hall's bars run later. Avanti Vail closes for the shoulder seasons between winter and summer. On October 26, 2026 the official site said the hall was closed for the shoulder season and would reopen for winter on Friday, November 13. Always check the Avanti Vail location page before you go, because opening dates and hours change by season.
How much is a burger at Backyard Burgers?
Burgers run from $13 for the Double Wit' Out (meat and bun only) to $19 for the Truffle Shuffle, with The OG at $16.50. Sandwiches are $16 to $19. Every burger and sandwich comes with hand-cut fries included, and milkshakes are $10. Those are the official menu prices as of October 2026.
What is on the menu, and what should I order first?
Every burger is a double smash burger with hand-cut fries. The OG is the house classic, with American cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, and Backyard burger sauce. The Truffle Shuffle (havarti, shoestring potatoes, truffle aioli) is the premium pick, and the Jalapeño Jammer and the chorizo burger bring the heat. Beyond burgers there is a Philly cheesesteak made with marinated prime rib, a hot honey chicken sandwich, a patty melt, chicken tenders, mac & cheese bites, truffle parmesan fries, and chocolate or vanilla shakes, plus a row of signature dipping sauces. The full menu is on Avanti's website.
Do I need a reservation at Backyard Burgers?
No. Backyard Burgers is a walk-in counter, and Avanti takes no general reservations. Large parties are the exception: Avanti lists large-party dinner reservations for groups of 6 to 12 after 6:30 PM through OpenTable, groups over 12 go through its events team, and the hall takes private events of up to 600 through the Book Us page on Avanti's website, with a Backyard Burgers catering menu of slider platters.
Are there vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options at Backyard Burgers?
The printed menu is beef-led, but there are real options. Discover Vail, the town's visitor site, names the vegan patty melt at Backyard Burgers as its vegan pick at Avanti, and Avanti's own event menu for the counter offers an Impossible Burger substitution and gluten-free buns, so both are stocked in the kitchen. Meat-free as built are the mac & cheese bites, fries, and shakes, and there is a salmon burger and chicken sandwiches if you eat fish or poultry. Because the regular menu page does not label these options, ask at the counter to confirm the substitution before you order.
Can I get a drink with my burger, and is there a patio?
Yes to both. Drinks come from Avanti's own bars in the same hall, steps from the counter, with their own cocktail, beer, and wine lists, and they stay open later than the food vendors. Outside is the hall's large patio facing Golden Peak, with fire pits, which is the après-ski seat. Note the happy-hour times previously listed here could not be confirmed on Avanti's site in October 2026, so check at the bar.
Is Backyard Burgers good for kids and groups?
It is one of the easiest group meals in Vail. Everyone orders from a different counter in the same hall, Backyard Burgers for the burger fans, and the table stays together, with no reservation and no splitting the check argument. For kids there is no formal kids menu, but chicken tenders and fries, mac & cheese bites, a plain burger, and milkshakes cover most children, and the casual, communal hall is forgiving of noise and movement.
Where do you park for Backyard Burgers, and how do you get there without a car?
Avanti offers its guests free parking in the lot right in front of the hall after 5 PM. Earlier in the day, use the paid Vail parking options around Golden Peak. Without a car, the free Town of Vail bus stops at Golden Peak, steps from the hall, and Vail Village is about a five-minute walk east along Vail Valley Drive.

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