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Eagle's Nest Marketplace is the largest eatery in Eagle's Nest, the dining hub at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19) above Lionshead. It serves chicken pot pie, toasted sandwiches, chicken tenders, soups and salads, served quick-service with views toward the Gore and Sawatch ranges. Four eateries share the building, so a group can split up at the counters and still eat together.

It is one of the easiest places on Vail Mountain for mixed groups. Vail lists lift access, but not skier access, as required, so a non-skiing grandparent can ride the gondola up with a ticket and meet the skiers for lunch. It runs in both winter and summer.

Getting up there

Skiers reach Eagle's Nest from the top of Pride Express (#26) or ride the Eagle Bahn Gondola from Lionshead; everyone else takes the gondola. Either way you need a lift ticket, pass or other ticket valid for the gondola.

The Marketplace

The Marketplace keeps the longest lunch window in the building and is set up for speed rather than table service. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices are available, there are no reservations, and it is Epic Mountain Rewards eligible. Exact hours for each Eagle's Nest outlet are in the FAQ below.

Winter and summer

In winter this is a ski-day lunch stop. In summer the building becomes a destination in its own right for gondola riders, and Vail sometimes stages rooftop pop-up concerts here, announced on its Instagram and Facebook. Late in the summer season the Marketplace can close while other outlets stay open on weekends, so check the hours before riding up.

Inside Eagle's Nest

Bistro 14 is the building's bistro and full bar, with crafted plates and fine art by photographer Gray Malin. It suits a slower lunch or a drink with the view; it keeps a shorter lunch window than the Marketplace and takes no reservations.

Simba's Cafe is the grab-and-go café for coffee, cocoa, ice cream and sweets, and opens earliest of the Eagle's Nest outlets. Good for a warm-up or a treat for children.

Upper Crust Pizza sits on the ground floor across from Bistro 14 and makes personal-size pizzas; Vail lists its hours as to be confirmed.

Talon's Deck Outdoor Grill is the summer grill on the deck at the top of the gondola, open on late-season weekends.

Vail Sports - Eagle's Nest is the on-mountain rental and retail shop at Eagle's Nest, useful for a forgotten item or a rental swap.

Epic Discovery is the summer activity area based at Eagle's Nest; check its listing and vail.com for which activities run this season.

Sources: Vail: Eagle's Nest dining, Vail hours of operation, Vail mountain dining. Checked October 27, 2026.

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About Eagle's Nest Marketplace

Quick answer: Eagle's Nest Marketplace is the quick-service lunch hall inside Eagle's Nest, at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19) above Lionshead. In season it serves 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., walk-in only, and you need a lift ticket, pass or scenic gondola ticket to get there. It is closed between seasons and reopens for winter on November 13, 2026.

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Eagle's Nest Marketplace is the largest eatery in Eagle's Nest, the dining hub at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19) above Lionshead. It serves chicken pot pie, toasted sandwiches, chicken tenders, soups and salads, served quick-service with views toward the Gore and Sawatch ranges. Four eateries share the building, so a group can split up at the counters and still eat together.

It is one of the easiest places on Vail Mountain for mixed groups. Vail lists lift access, but not skier access, as required, so a non-skiing grandparent can ride the gondola up with a ticket and meet the skiers for lunch. It runs in both winter and summer.

Getting up there

Skiers reach Eagle's Nest from the top of Pride Express (#26) or ride the Eagle Bahn Gondola from Lionshead; everyone else takes the gondola. Either way you need a lift ticket, pass or other ticket valid for the gondola.

The Marketplace

The Marketplace keeps the longest lunch window in the building and is set up for speed rather than table service. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices are available, there are no reservations, and it is Epic Mountain Rewards eligible. Exact hours for each Eagle's Nest outlet are in the FAQ below.

Winter and summer

In winter this is a ski-day lunch stop. In summer the building becomes a destination in its own right for gondola riders, and Vail sometimes stages rooftop pop-up concerts here, announced on its Instagram and Facebook. Late in the summer season the Marketplace can close while other outlets stay open on weekends, so check the hours before riding up.

Inside Eagle's Nest

Bistro 14 is the building's bistro and full bar, with crafted plates and fine art by photographer Gray Malin. It suits a slower lunch or a drink with the view; it keeps a shorter lunch window than the Marketplace and takes no reservations.

Simba's Cafe is the grab-and-go café for coffee, cocoa, ice cream and sweets, and opens earliest of the Eagle's Nest outlets. Good for a warm-up or a treat for children.

Upper Crust Pizza sits on the ground floor across from Bistro 14 and makes personal-size pizzas; Vail lists its hours as to be confirmed.

Talon's Deck Outdoor Grill is the summer grill on the deck at the top of the gondola, open on late-season weekends.

Vail Sports - Eagle's Nest is the on-mountain rental and retail shop at Eagle's Nest, useful for a forgotten item or a rental swap.

Epic Discovery is the summer activity area based at Eagle's Nest; check its listing and vail.com for which activities run this season.

Sources: Vail: Eagle's Nest dining, Vail hours of operation, Vail mountain dining. Checked October 27, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Eagle's Nest in Vail, and where is it?+
Eagle's Nest is Vail Mountain's main on-mountain dining building, at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19) above Lionshead, at about 10,350 feet, with views of the Gore Range and the Sawatch Range. It is not one restaurant: its largest eatery is the Eagle's Nest Marketplace, a quick-service cafeteria-style hall serving lunch, and the building also holds Bistro 14 (crafted plates and a full bar), Simba's Cafe (coffee, cocoa, ice cream), Upper Crust Pizza, and, in summer, Talon's Grill on the outdoor deck. Skiers can also reach it from the top of Pride Express Lift (#26). There is no road to it.
Q. Do I have to ski to eat at Eagle's Nest?+
No. Non-skiers ride the Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19) from Lionshead straight to the building, which is why Eagle's Nest is one of the easiest on-mountain lunches for a mixed group: a non-skiing grandparent can ride up and meet the skiers. Skiers can also ski to the top of Pride Express Lift (#26). Vail lists lift access as required, but not skier access.
Q. Do I need a lift ticket or pass to eat at Eagle's Nest?+
Yes. Everyone who rides up needs a ticket or pass valid for the gondola. Skiers and riders use their lift ticket or Epic Pass. Non-skiers buy a scenic (foot passenger) gondola ticket at the Lionshead base; Epic Pass holders get gondola access on their pass, including in summer, and children 12 and under ride free with an adult scenic ticket, one child per adult. In summer Vail also sells a ticket-plus-lunch option (a $30 lunch voucher added for $25). Scenic prices are quoted by date, so check Vail's booking page for your day. There is no free afternoon foot access.
Q. When is Eagle's Nest open?+
Lunch only, in two seasons, and closed between them. In winter the Marketplace serves 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Bistro 14 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Simba's Cafe 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. In summer the building serves daily through early September (Talon's Grill on the deck 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Bistro 14 and Simba's 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM), then Friday to Sunday only in the last weeks of the season, when the Marketplace is not open and Bistro 14 can be bar service only. The whole building closes when the mountain closes between seasons, in spring and again in fall (in 2026, summer service ended September 27 and the winter season is planned to open November 13), so check Vail's dining pages close to your visit. There is no breakfast menu and no dinner service; the earliest food in winter is Simba's coffee and cocoa at 9:30 AM.
Q. What food is at Eagle's Nest?+
The Marketplace, the largest outlet, serves chicken pot pie, toasted sandwiches, chicken tenders, soups and salads, cafeteria-style. Around it: Bistro 14 serves crafted plates with a full bar, Simba's Cafe serves coffee, cocoa, ice cream and sweets, Upper Crust Pizza serves personal-size pizzas, and in summer Talon's Grill serves burgers, hot dogs and fries on the outdoor deck. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available at Eagle's Nest. The current official Marketplace menu is linked from this page.
Q. Does Eagle's Nest take reservations?+
No. Vail lists no reservations for the Marketplace or any Eagle's Nest outlet; everything is walk-in, counter service at the Marketplace. At the midday peak, expect a queue rather than a waitlist. Private group events and weddings at Eagle's Nest are a separate booking through Vail group sales (see question 10).
Q. What do reviews say about Eagle's Nest?+
It depends which part of the building you mean, and the ratings must be read that way. As of October 2026, the Marketplace's own Google record is 2.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews, and its recent reviews criticize price and food quality while praising the location; the building as a whole, including Bistro 14 and the summit views, aggregates at 4.2 from 66 ratings on review roundups. Reviewers consistently praise the views of the Gore and Sawatch ranges and the convenience of lunch at the top of the gondola, and consistently complain about mountaintop prices. Review counts here are small and the platforms disagree, so treat the scores as a shape, not a grade.
Q. How much does it cost to eat at Eagle's Nest?+
Counter prices are moderate by Vail resort standards (Google classes the Marketplace as moderate), but budget for the whole outing: if you are not skiing, the scenic gondola ticket is part of the cost of lunch, and reviewers rate the Marketplace low on value even when they praise the setting. Epic Pass holders soften both halves: the pass covers the ride up, and Eagle's Nest is Epic Mountain Rewards eligible, so pass holders get their dining discount at the counters. In summer, the ticket-plus-lunch voucher ($30 of lunch credit added to a ticket for $25) is the published bundle.
Q. Is Eagle's Nest good for kids and families?+
Yes; it is set up for families. The Marketplace's counters (chicken tenders, sandwiches, soups and salads) let a group split up and still eat together, Simba's Cafe covers coffee for adults and ice cream for children, Upper Crust serves personal pizzas, and in summer the building is the base for the Epic Discovery activities. The access rules apply to children too: kids 12 and under ride the gondola free with an adult scenic ticket, one per adult, and pass holders ride on their pass.
Q. Can Eagle's Nest host a group event or wedding?+
Yes, through Vail Resorts, not through the restaurant counters. Eagle's Nest hosts private group events at the Marketplace for up to 350 guests, with the outdoor deck for summer cocktail receptions, and wedding receptions for up to 250 guests from June to September, with packages starting at $11,000 including gondola transportation and the Holy Cross Event Deck ceremony site, and a food and beverage minimum starting at $9,000. Contact Vail group sales at 970-754-4523 or [email protected]. Day-to-day lunch takes no reservations; events are the exception, booked in advance with the resort.

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