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Ridge + River Mountainside Kitchen is the dinner restaurant at Manor Vail Lodge, at the base of Golden Peak on Vail Valley Drive. It is between seasons right now: as of September 23, 2026, the lodge says regular dinner service is paused and that it looks forward to welcoming guests back this winter.

When it is open, it suits a slower evening: a modern mountain dining room of warm wood and soft light, with a menu of thoughtful cuts and seasonal sides and a wine list chosen for pairing. It works well for lodge guests and anyone staying on the quieter Golden Peak side of Vail Village.

Seasonal schedule

Ridge + River paused regular dinners this summer. Instead, in summer 2026 the room hosted The Overture, a ticketed pre-concert dinner on Bravo! Vail concert evenings, along with private events and celebrations. The lodge had not posted a winter reopening date or hours when we checked, so confirm on the lodge's dining page or OpenTable before planning around it.

The menu

The most recent posted menu, for winter 2025-26, leaned on Colorado game and produce: Rocky Mountain bison tartare, an elk sausage flatbread, a Colorado cheese fondue with Haystack Mountain chèvre, Colorado trout and a red wine-braised bison short rib, alongside steak frites and handmade pastas. Desserts come with suggested dessert-wine pairings. Expect the menu to change for the new season.

Location

Manor Vail Lodge sits at 595 Vail Valley Drive, a short walk from the Golden Peak lifts and about five minutes on foot from Gondola One, with the Gerald Ford Amphitheater and Betty Ford Alpine Gardens close by. Diners who drive can ask the lodge about parking in its lot.

Private dining

Ridge + River can be booked for private dinners with a customized menu from the lodge's executive chef, and Manor Vail offers other private rooms for groups of 16 to 64, which makes it a practical choice for rehearsal dinners and family celebrations.

At Manor Vail Lodge

Ridge + River is one of the lodge's two restaurants. The Fitz is the lodge's everyday bar and restaurant, open daily with creek and mountain views, comfort food and a daily happy hour; it is the family-friendly choice and the one to pick while Ridge + River is paused. BioMed Spa Vail is the spa at the lodge. The lodge's own listing covers the rooms, parking and events.

Sources: Ridge + River, Manor Vail dining, winter 2025-26 menu, private dining, The Fitz, amenities. Checked September 23, 2026.

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About Ridge + River Mountainside Kitchen

Quick answer: Ridge + River Mountainside Kitchen is a restaurant at 595 Vail Valley Dr Manor Vail Lodge, Vail, CO 81657. Ridge + River is Manor Vail Lodge's winter dinner room at Golden Peak, with Colorado bison, trout and fondue. Regular service is paused until winter. As of October 2026 it is closed until Thanksgiving: a Thanksgiving Day buffet runs November 26, 2026, and regular dinner service resumes in early to mid December, per Manor Vail Lodge.

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Ridge + River Mountainside Kitchen is the dinner restaurant at Manor Vail Lodge, at the base of Golden Peak on Vail Valley Drive. It is between seasons right now: as of September 23, 2026, the lodge says regular dinner service is paused and that it looks forward to welcoming guests back this winter.

When it is open, it suits a slower evening: a modern mountain dining room of warm wood and soft light, with a menu of thoughtful cuts and seasonal sides and a wine list chosen for pairing. It works well for lodge guests and anyone staying on the quieter Golden Peak side of Vail Village.

Seasonal schedule

Ridge + River paused regular dinners this summer. Instead, in summer 2026 the room hosted The Overture, a ticketed pre-concert dinner on Bravo! Vail concert evenings, along with private events and celebrations. The lodge had not posted a winter reopening date or hours when we checked, so confirm on the lodge's dining page or OpenTable before planning around it.

The menu

The most recent posted menu, for winter 2025-26, leaned on Colorado game and produce: Rocky Mountain bison tartare, an elk sausage flatbread, a Colorado cheese fondue with Haystack Mountain chèvre, Colorado trout and a red wine-braised bison short rib, alongside steak frites and handmade pastas. Desserts come with suggested dessert-wine pairings. Expect the menu to change for the new season.

Location

Manor Vail Lodge sits at 595 Vail Valley Drive, a short walk from the Golden Peak lifts and about five minutes on foot from Gondola One, with the Gerald Ford Amphitheater and Betty Ford Alpine Gardens close by. Diners who drive can ask the lodge about parking in its lot.

Private dining

Ridge + River can be booked for private dinners with a customized menu from the lodge's executive chef, and Manor Vail offers other private rooms for groups of 16 to 64, which makes it a practical choice for rehearsal dinners and family celebrations.

At Manor Vail Lodge

Ridge + River is one of the lodge's two restaurants. The Fitz is the lodge's everyday bar and restaurant, open daily with creek and mountain views, comfort food and a daily happy hour; it is the family-friendly choice and the one to pick while Ridge + River is paused. BioMed Spa Vail is the spa at the lodge. The lodge's own listing covers the rooms, parking and events.

Sources: Ridge + River, Manor Vail dining, winter 2025-26 menu, private dining, The Fitz, amenities. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Neighborhood: Golden Peak
Cuisine: New American
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Closed · Opens 4:00 PM Wed

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Amenities at Ridge + River Mountainside Kitchen

  • Private dining room
  • Stone fireplace
  • Full bar
  • Holiday seatings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridge + River open now, and when does it reopen?
Ridge + River is Manor Vail Lodge's winter dinner room, and regular dinner service is seasonal. The lodge states it is closed until Thanksgiving and reopens for the regular season in early to mid December. Before that regular reopening, the room opens for a Thanksgiving Day Buffet on Thursday, November 26, 2026 (seatings at 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00 PM), then serves ticketed holiday dinners at Christmas and New Year's Eve (answer 2). In summer, regular dinners pause and the room hosts private events and The Overture, a $45 pre-concert dinner on Bravo! Vail concert evenings. Never rely on a listings sidebar for this restaurant in the shoulder seasons; check the Ridge + River page on manorvail.com.
How do I make a reservation at Ridge + River?
Book on OpenTable, or through the experience links on the Ridge + River page at manorvail.com for the holiday dinners: Thanksgiving buffet November 26 ($75 per adult, $50 per child 12 and under, optional wine pairing $55), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day four-course prix fixe ($150 / $70, seatings 4:00 and 7:00 PM), and New Year's Eve December 31 ($175 / $100, seatings 5:30 and 8:30 PM). Holiday seatings run at set times; if none suits, the lodge asks you to call **(970) 343-6136**. The restaurant's other published number is (970) 343-6111, the lodge front desk is (970) 476-5000, and OpenTable asks parties of 7 or larger to call (970) 476-4959.
What is on the Ridge + River menu?
Colorado mountain cooking, on the most recent posted menu (winter 2025-26; expect changes for the new season): Rocky Mountain bison tartare ($23), elk sausage flatbread ($19), and a Colorado cheese fondue with MouCo ColoRouge and Haystack chèvre ($19) to start; Colorado trout ($36), handmade lemon ricotta cavatelli ($39), pumpkin gnocchi ($38), steak frites ($40), pork tenderloin ($45), and a red wine-braised bison short rib ($47) as mains; desserts ($8 to $16) each come with a suggested wine pairing. The full menus are linked from the Ridge + River page at manorvail.com.
What does dinner cost at Ridge + River?
On the winter 2025-26 menu, starters and salads ran $13 to $23 and mains $36 to $47 (Colorado trout $36 to bison short rib $47), with wines by the glass $12 to $25. That is why the web's labels disagree: OpenTable's "$31 to $50" describes a main course and Google's "$50-100" a full evening. Holiday dinners cost more and are priced per person: Thanksgiving buffet $75, Christmas prix fixe $150, New Year's Eve $175, with lower prices for children 12 and under.
Where is Ridge + River, and where do I park?
Inside Manor Vail Lodge, 595 Vail Valley Drive, at the base of Golden Peak, beside Ford Park and the Gerald Ford Amphitheater. It is a ground-level lodge restaurant: **no lift ticket, gondola ride, or foot pass is needed, and non-guests are welcome** (OpenTable takes public reservations). Golden Peak lifts and Gondola One are a short walk. Parking is in the lodge's back outdoor lot; lodge guests pay $35 a night in summer and **$65 in winter** (the figure on the lodge's current parking page), and non-guest day rates are available by calling (970) 476-5000.
What do reviews say about Ridge + River?
Solid, on a small record. As of October 2026, OpenTable rates it 4.1 out of 5 from 75 verified diner reviews (food 4.2, service 4.2, ambience 4.1, value 3.8), and the lodge replies to reviews there. Note the 4.7 rating attached to Manor Vail Lodge on TripAdvisor is the hotel's, not the restaurant's.
How is Ridge + River different from The Fitz?
Both are at Manor Vail Lodge. The Fitz is the relaxed, family-friendly bar and restaurant, open daily from noon to 9 p.m. with happy hour from 2 to 4 p.m.; it is the choice while Ridge + River is paused and the everyday option year-round. Ridge + River is the quieter, slower dinner room, open for regular service in winter and otherwise used for holiday dinners, The Overture pre-concert dinners, and private events.
Can I book Ridge + River for a private event?
Yes. The lodge offers the Ridge + River room for private dining with a menu customized by its executive chef, and Manor Vail's private spaces overall accommodate 16 to 64 guests (the Aspen Room holds 64, The Bridge above the Fitz Bar holds 12 to 20). The room is also used for weddings, meetings, and celebrations, which is what fills it in summer while regular dinner service is paused. Enquire through the private dining page at manorvail.com.
Is Ridge + River kid friendly, and what should I wear?
Children are expected at the holiday dinners, which price guests 12 and under explicitly ($50 at Thanksgiving, $70 at Christmas, $100 on New Year's Eve), but the regular winter menu carries no children's menu, and the room is framed as a calm, slow-evening dining room; families wanting an everyday family dinner at the lodge are pointed to The Fitz. For dress, OpenTable lists Business Casual and the official site sets no rule; polished lodge casual is the right read.

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