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Grill on the Gore is the restaurant inside the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse on Sunburst Drive, run by the Vail Recreation District and open to the public all year. Its large patio looks across the golf course to the Gore Range, a wide view that the village terraces cannot offer.

It suits golfers finishing a round, Nordic skiers and snowshoers in winter, and families or friends who want a relaxed lunch away from the village with free parking at the door.

Getting there

The clubhouse is east of Vail Village at 1775 Sunburst Drive. Parking is free for diners, and the free Town of Vail bus stops at the Clubhouse stop on its Golf Course route, so it works with or without a car.

Summer lunch and après golf

In summer the kitchen serves hand-crafted salads, sandwiches, burgers and appetizers made with Colorado-sourced ingredients, and a garden at the clubhouse supplies some of the vegetables, fruit and herbs. The menu runs from a lamb gyro with shaved Colorado lamb to a Maine lobster roll and tuna poke, with specialty cocktails and Colorado craft beer for the patio.

Winter soup and chili

When the course turns into the Nordic center, the Grill switches to a bottomless soup and chili buffet at lunch, with three rotating soups, cornbread and all the fixings, plus hot cocktails and a full bar. It makes an easy warm-up stop for anyone out on skis or snowshoes.

Before you go

Seating is first come, first served, as reservations are not taken. The restaurant can be booked for private events from November through April, and gift cards are sold online. Hours and prices are in the FAQ below.

Inside the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse

The Grill shares the clubhouse with Vail Golf Club, the Recreation District's 18-hole course and pro shop, which suits a lunch before or after a tee time. In winter the same building is home to the Vail Nordic Center, the Recreation District's base for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Sources: Grill on the Gore, summer menu, Vail Golf Club. Checked September 23, 2026.

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1775 Sunburst Dr
Vail, 81657

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About Grill On The Gore

Quick answer: Grill On The Gore is a restaurant at 1775 Sunburst Dr, Vail, CO 81657. Grill on the Gore at the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse: public lunch with a Gore Range patio, free parking, and a winter soup and chili buffet. As of October 2026 it is closed for the fall changeover and reopens with the Vail Nordic Center on a date set by snowfall. Winter hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and summer hours 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., per the Vail Recreation District.

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Grill on the Gore is the restaurant inside the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse on Sunburst Drive, run by the Vail Recreation District and open to the public all year. Its large patio looks across the golf course to the Gore Range, a wide view that the village terraces cannot offer.

It suits golfers finishing a round, Nordic skiers and snowshoers in winter, and families or friends who want a relaxed lunch away from the village with free parking at the door.

Getting there

The clubhouse is east of Vail Village at 1775 Sunburst Drive. Parking is free for diners, and the free Town of Vail bus stops at the Clubhouse stop on its Golf Course route, so it works with or without a car.

Summer lunch and après golf

In summer the kitchen serves hand-crafted salads, sandwiches, burgers and appetizers made with Colorado-sourced ingredients, and a garden at the clubhouse supplies some of the vegetables, fruit and herbs. The menu runs from a lamb gyro with shaved Colorado lamb to a Maine lobster roll and tuna poke, with specialty cocktails and Colorado craft beer for the patio.

Winter soup and chili

When the course turns into the Nordic center, the Grill switches to a bottomless soup and chili buffet at lunch, with three rotating soups, cornbread and all the fixings, plus hot cocktails and a full bar. It makes an easy warm-up stop for anyone out on skis or snowshoes.

Before you go

Seating is first come, first served, as reservations are not taken. The restaurant can be booked for private events from November through April, and gift cards are sold online. Hours and prices are in the FAQ below.

Inside the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse

The Grill shares the clubhouse with Vail Golf Club, the Recreation District's 18-hole course and pro shop, which suits a lunch before or after a tee time. In winter the same building is home to the Vail Nordic Center, the Recreation District's base for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Sources: Grill on the Gore, summer menu, Vail Golf Club. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Neighborhood: Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse, East Vail
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Service: Lunch
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Business Hours

Open daily · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Amenities at Grill On The Gore

  • Large patio with Gore Range views
  • Full bar
  • Free parking
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian/gluten-free/dairy-free marked dishes
  • Beyond burger option
  • Private events
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • TV
  • Table service
  • Wheelchair accessible

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grill on the Gore open now, and what are its hours?
It depends on the season, and it is not open year-round. In the summer golf season the Grill serves lunch daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. In the winter Nordic season it serves its soup and chili buffet daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Between seasons, in spring and fall, it closes entirely while the clubhouse changes over. As of late October 2026 it is closed for the fall changeover and reopens with the Vail Nordic Center in winter, on a date the Vail Recreation District sets by snowfall. Before a spring or fall visit, check vailrec.com or call (970) 477-5278. There is no dinner service in either season; evenings are private events only.
Do I have to be playing golf or be a member to eat at Grill on the Gore?
No. The Grill is the public restaurant inside the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse at 1775 Sunburst Drive in East Vail, run by the Vail Recreation District, and it is open to everyone: golfers after a round, Nordic skiers and snowshoers in winter, and anyone who wants lunch with the Gore Range view. No tee time, trail pass, or membership is needed to eat there. Dress is casual; golf clothes and ski clothes are the normal dress in the room.
What is on the menu in summer?
A full lunch menu of American comfort food made with Colorado-sourced ingredients, some from the clubhouse garden. Starters run $10 to $19 (tuna poke at the top), salads $13 to $16, sandwiches $18 to $34, and burgers $18 to $21. The dishes to know are the lamb gyro with shaved Colorado lamb ($21), the Maine lobster roll ($34), the French dip ($22), the fish tacos ($21), and the Classic burger ($20, a 7-ounce Creekstone Black Angus patty). Desserts are $6 to $8, Colorado craft beers $5 to $7, and signature cocktails $9 to $13. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef John Zavoral. The full summer menu is linked from the restaurant's page at vailrec.com.
What is served in winter?
A bottomless soup and chili buffet, served daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. while the clubhouse is the Vail Nordic Center. It is $17 per person and $10 for children 12 and under, with three rotating daily soups plus the signature buffalo chili, breads, crackers, and jalapeño cheddar cornbread with all the fixings. There is no à la carte menu in winter. Specialty hot cocktails and a full bar run alongside it, which makes it the warm-up stop for the Nordic trails outside the door.
Does Grill on the Gore take reservations?
No. Reservations are not accepted, on any platform, and seating is first come, first served. If a booking site or listing shows this restaurant as reservable, it is wrong; the Vail Recreation District's own page states the policy directly. For a group event rather than a table, see the private events answer below. Takeout is available in person or by phone at (970) 477-5278; there is no delivery.
What does a meal cost at Grill on the Gore?
The Google panel's "$20-30" is fair for summer: most sandwiches and burgers are $18 to $22, salads $13 to $16, starters $10 to $19, with the Maine lobster roll ($34) the one dish above the band. Cocktails are $9 to $13 and Colorado craft beers $5 to $7. In winter the whole lunch is the $17 buffet ($10 for children 12 and under). By Vail standards reviewers consistently call it good value, helped by free parking at the door.
What do reviews say about Grill on the Gore?
Strongly positive on Google and TripAdvisor, cooler on Yelp, so take the platform with the number. As of October 2026, Google rates it 4.8 out of 5 from 152 reviews; TripAdvisor 4.6 from 30 reviews; Yelp 3.5 from 14 reviews. Diners praise the Gore Range patio view above everything, then the friendly service, the fries, the Clubhouse salad, and the French dip. The criticisms on record are narrow: one slow service report in June 2026 and a curry chicken salad whose curry was not flagged on the menu.
Can I book Grill on the Gore, or the clubhouse, for a wedding or private event?
Yes, at two scales. The Grill restaurant itself is available for private events from November through April (the clubhouse events chart lists the Grill room, 50 guests reception or 40 banquet, as available October through May); email [email protected] or call (970) 477-5278 and ask for Group Sales Manager Courtney Herner. The bigger venue in the same building is the Gore Range Room, a 2,700-square-foot banquet space for up to 160 guests (180 reception), with in-house catering, plus the Wedding Island for summer ceremonies of up to 160 and covered-patio winter weddings. Published 2026 venue pricing runs $2,900 to $8,400 for the room and $5,900 to $9,900 for the wedding package, with a $10,000 food and beverage minimum on peak-season Saturdays. One catch to plan around: event packages include only eight on-site parking spots, so guest transportation has to be arranged; that is separate from the restaurant's free daytime parking.
Is there vegetarian or gluten-free food at Grill on the Gore?
Yes, in summer, and it is marked dish by dish. The summer menu prints GF (gluten free), DF (dairy free), and V (vegetarian) against each dish: the falafel burger ($18, vegetarian), the Clubhouse and Greek salads (gluten free and vegetarian), chips and dips (both), and gluten-free-marked starters are examples, and any burger can be made with a Beyond patty for $2 more. No dish is marked vegan, so vegan diners should ask on the day. In winter the offer is the soup and chili buffet with no published dietary marks; ask the staff about the day's soups. The menu carries a major-allergen notice, so tell your server about allergies.
Where is Grill on the Gore, and where do I park?
Inside the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse at 1775 Sunburst Drive in East Vail, about two miles from Vail Village, overlooking the golf course (the Nordic trails in winter) toward the Gore Range. Parking for restaurant diners is free at the clubhouse, which is the easy option most of Vail does not offer. Without a car, take the free Town of Vail bus to the Clubhouse stop on the Golf Course route. The restaurant's own patio is the summer seat to ask for; in winter, come between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. while the buffet is on.

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