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Bully Ranch is the casual restaurant inside the Sonnenalp Vail hotel on Vail Road, a room with a Western feel that stays open from late morning to late evening every day. The hotel calls its burger the best in Vail; whatever you make of that claim, burgers are the center of a menu that also covers pizzas, nachos, ribs and steak.

It suits families, groups and anyone coming off the mountain who wants lunch, an après burger and beer or an unfussy dinner in Vail Village without dressing up. Walk-ins are welcome, which is useful at the busiest hours, though the hotel recommends reserving.

The menu

The burger list runs from the signature Bully Bourbon, with smoked cheddar, bacon and a bourbon apple glaze, to the Gore Range, a double with house Thousand Island, and a chickpea and quinoa patty for vegetarians, each with a side. Starters include wings, truffle tots and pork carnitas nachos, a brick oven turns out pizzas, and larger plates run to baby back ribs, beef fajitas and a dry-aged steak frites. Vegan and gluten-free versions are available on request.

Drinks

Weihenstephaner lager and hefeweizen are poured by the half liter and the liter, next to Colorado drafts from Outer Range and Vail Brewing. The Mudslide, a blended vodka, Irish cream and Kahlúa drink, is the house's best-known cocktail, and the Riva's Ridge is made with rye from Vail's 10th Mountain distillery.

When to go

Service runs straight through the afternoon, so Bully Ranch works for a late lunch when many kitchens are between services. The patio is the draw on a sunny day, and the hotel pitches the room for happy hour and après ski as much as for dinner.

Booking

Reserve by phone or on OpenTable through the hotel's Bully Ranch page, or walk in. Exact hours, prices and the phone number are in the FAQ below.

Inside the Sonnenalp

Sonnenalp Vail is the family-owned hotel at 20 Vail Road, beside Gore Creek in Vail Village, that runs Bully Ranch. It has suites, a spa with indoor and outdoor pools, and several restaurants and bars, all open to visitors as well as hotel guests.

Swiss Chalet is the hotel's chalet-style dinner room for fondue, raclette and schnitzel. It suits families and groups who want a long, shared meal; reservations are recommended.

Ludwig's serves the daily breakfast buffet on its glass-walled, creekside Terrace, and in winter turns into a reservation-only dinner room, Ludwig's Elevated Dining.

Treff Café is the hotel's European-style café and bar for espresso, pastries, sandwiches and paninis, with patio seating.

King's Club (hotel page) is the fireside bar, with cocktails, wine, German beer and live music on set nights. Seating is first come, first served. It has no VailVacay listing.

Sonnenalp Spa offers massages and treatments and the hotel's indoor and outdoor pools along Gore Creek.

Sources: Bully Ranch, summer 2026 menu, Sonnenalp dining, King's Club. Checked September 23, 2026.

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20 Vail Rd
Vail, 81657

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About Bully Ranch Restaurant

Quick answer: Bully Ranch Restaurant is a restaurant at 20 Vail Rd, Vail, CO 81657. Casual burgers, brick-oven pizza and German beer inside the Sonnenalp in Vail Village, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily with a patio.

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Bully Ranch is the casual restaurant inside the Sonnenalp Vail hotel on Vail Road, a room with a Western feel that stays open from late morning to late evening every day. The hotel calls its burger the best in Vail; whatever you make of that claim, burgers are the center of a menu that also covers pizzas, nachos, ribs and steak.

It suits families, groups and anyone coming off the mountain who wants lunch, an après burger and beer or an unfussy dinner in Vail Village without dressing up. Walk-ins are welcome, which is useful at the busiest hours, though the hotel recommends reserving.

The menu

The burger list runs from the signature Bully Bourbon, with smoked cheddar, bacon and a bourbon apple glaze, to the Gore Range, a double with house Thousand Island, and a chickpea and quinoa patty for vegetarians, each with a side. Starters include wings, truffle tots and pork carnitas nachos, a brick oven turns out pizzas, and larger plates run to baby back ribs, beef fajitas and a dry-aged steak frites. Vegan and gluten-free versions are available on request.

Drinks

Weihenstephaner lager and hefeweizen are poured by the half liter and the liter, next to Colorado drafts from Outer Range and Vail Brewing. The Mudslide, a blended vodka, Irish cream and Kahlúa drink, is the house's best-known cocktail, and the Riva's Ridge is made with rye from Vail's 10th Mountain distillery.

When to go

Service runs straight through the afternoon, so Bully Ranch works for a late lunch when many kitchens are between services. The patio is the draw on a sunny day, and the hotel pitches the room for happy hour and après ski as much as for dinner.

Booking

Reserve by phone or on OpenTable through the hotel's Bully Ranch page, or walk in. Exact hours, prices and the phone number are in the FAQ below.

Inside the Sonnenalp

Sonnenalp Vail is the family-owned hotel at 20 Vail Road, beside Gore Creek in Vail Village, that runs Bully Ranch. It has suites, a spa with indoor and outdoor pools, and several restaurants and bars, all open to visitors as well as hotel guests.

Swiss Chalet is the hotel's chalet-style dinner room for fondue, raclette and schnitzel. It suits families and groups who want a long, shared meal; reservations are recommended.

Ludwig's serves the daily breakfast buffet on its glass-walled, creekside Terrace, and in winter turns into a reservation-only dinner room, Ludwig's Elevated Dining.

Treff Café is the hotel's European-style café and bar for espresso, pastries, sandwiches and paninis, with patio seating.

King's Club (hotel page) is the fireside bar, with cocktails, wine, German beer and live music on set nights. Seating is first come, first served. It has no VailVacay listing.

Sonnenalp Spa offers massages and treatments and the hotel's indoor and outdoor pools along Gore Creek.

Sources: Bully Ranch, summer 2026 menu, Sonnenalp dining, King's Club. Checked September 23, 2026.

American Casual Dining

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Neighborhood: Vail Village (Sonnenalp Hotel)
Cuisine: American & Southwestern
Service: Lunch • Dinner
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Business Hours

Open daily · 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Amenities at Bully Ranch Restaurant

  • Patio
  • Full bar
  • Brick oven
  • Dietary variants on request
  • Walk-ins
  • Continuous service
  • Takeout once verified

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bully Ranch, and do I have to be a hotel guest?
Bully Ranch is inside the Sonnenalp Hotel at 20 Vail Road in Vail Village, beside Gore Creek. You do not have to be a hotel guest: the Sonnenalp welcomes visitors as well as guests at all of its restaurants, and Bully Ranch is its casual room, built for lunch, après-ski, and unfussy dinners in a Western-style setting.
What are the hours at Bully Ranch?
Bully Ranch is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with lunch running to 4 p.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. Service runs straight through the afternoon, which makes it a reliable late-lunch option. It stays open year-round on those hours, with no seasonal closure, including through Vail's spring and fall off-seasons.
Do I need a reservation at Bully Ranch?
Reservations are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome. Book on OpenTable or call (970) 479-5460. Patio seating can be requested when you book and is subject to weather and availability. At peak ski-season and holiday hours the room books heavily, so reserve for dinner even though walk-ins are taken.
What is on the menu at Bully Ranch?
Hearty American and Southwestern food built around burgers. The signature Bully Bourbon burger has smoked cheddar, peppered bacon, sautéed onions, and a bourbon apple glaze; there are also a double Gore Range burger, a blackened buffalo burger, and a fried chicken sandwich. Around them: wings, truffle tots, pork carnitas nachos, wild boar green chili, salads, brick-oven pizzas, baby back ribs, miso-glazed salmon, beef fajitas, a wild mushroom ragu, and a dry-aged steak frites. The famous Mudslide is a cocktail, not a dessert: vodka, Carolans Irish cream, and Kahlúa blended together ($14). Actual desserts include a brick-oven chocolate chip cookie for two with Nutella ice cream and a sticky toffee pudding. The full menu is linked from this page.
How much does it cost to eat at Bully Ranch?
On the summer 2026 menu, burgers and the fried chicken sandwich are $29 and the vegetarian Hikers Harvest burger is $25, each with a side; brick-oven pizzas are $21; starters run $16 to $26 and entrees $28 to $68 (the dry-aged steak frites is the top). OpenTable classes the restaurant at $31 to $50 per person. Two charges are printed on the menu: a 20% service charge for parties of six or more, and a 2% culinary appreciation charge on every bill, paid to the kitchen team.
What do reviews say about Bully Ranch?
Bully Ranch is one of Vail Village's best-reviewed casual restaurants. As of October 2026, it holds 4.4 of 5 on TripAdvisor across about 940 reviews, ranked #4 of 89 restaurants in Vail with a Travelers' Choice record, 4.4 on OpenTable across about 1,320 diners, and 4.3 on Google across about 1,080 reviews. Guests consistently praise the burgers, the patio, the Mudslides, the wings and truffle tots, and a room that works as well for families as for après-ski. Counts move, so check the live profiles for the latest.
Does Bully Ranch have happy hour or off-season specials?
Yes, and the shoulder seasons are when it matters most. For fall 2026 the restaurant ran its Fall Happy Hour & Weekly Specials from October 5 to November 17: any burger with a beer for $20, or with a Mudslide for $25 (Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday 2 to 5 p.m.), plus Taco Tuesday with $5 street tacos and a $10 Dobel Margarita. A similar off-season program ran in spring 2026. Dates and prices change by season, so check the restaurant's page on sonnenalp.com for the current program before you go.
Are there vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options at Bully Ranch?
Yes. Vegetarian choices include the Hikers Harvest chickpea and quinoa burger, the wild mushroom ragu pasta, and the Margherita pizza, plus meat-free starters and salads. The menu marks dishes that can be made vegan on request and gluten-free on request, so tell your server when you order.
Is there outdoor seating, and is Bully Ranch good for après-ski?
Yes to both. Bully Ranch has patio seating, used in the warmer months and in ski season when the weather allows; request it when you reserve, as it is weather and availability dependent. The hotel pitches the room for an après-ski burger and beer and for happy hour, with Weihenstephaner lager and hefeweizen by the half liter and the liter next to Colorado drafts from Outer Range and Vail Brewing.
Can Bully Ranch host a group or private event?
Yes. The Sonnenalp's private dining program offers Bully Ranch for groups of up to 90 people, in its rustic, Western-style room, for private dinners, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, and birthdays, arranged through the hotel's events team. For ordinary large tables, note the menu's 20% service charge for parties of six or more. Contact the Sonnenalp events team or call the hotel to inquire.

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