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Tavern on the Square is the restaurant of The Arrabelle at Vail Square, the RockResort on Lionshead's main plaza, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and its patio, the Ski Deck, looks straight at the mountain, which makes it one of the obvious places in Lionshead to sit outside after a day on the slopes or the trails.

It suits families (there is a children's menu), dog owners, since dogs are welcome, and skiers who want a real meal rather than a snack at the base. The style is resort casual; there is no need to change out of ski clothes.

Two ways to eat

On the square side, a quick-service walk-up bar feeds people who want to eat outdoors and keep moving. On the mountain side and the patio, the Tavern runs a reservations-only à la carte service. Knowing which one you want saves a wait at peak times.

The menu

The kitchen, led by executive chef Nick Steger, cooks contemporary American food with local ingredients and menus that change with the season. Breakfast runs from buttermilk pancakes and an avocado toast to a chorizo and green chile burrito and a dozen cinnamon-sugar donut holes, with smoothies on the side. There is a full bar, gluten-free options and takeout.

On the patio

Beyond the view, the patio has an outdoor fire pit, and in summer the Tavern has booked live music on the patio from Thursday to Sunday afternoons.

Before you go

Dinner is currently served five nights a week, and hours change with the seasons. Book through OpenTable or by phone; the current schedule is in the FAQ below.

At The Arrabelle

The Arrabelle at Vail Square is the Vail Resorts RockResort hotel that houses the Tavern, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola.

The Belle is the Arrabelle's grab-and-go coffee counter and bakery, for a latte and pastry on the way to the gondola.

The RockResorts Spa at The Arrabelle offers massages and treatments; book through the spa at (970) 754-7754. It has no VailVacay listing.

Vail Square is the plaza the Tavern overlooks, with shops around it.

Sources: vail.com Arrabelle dining, OpenTable, The Arrabelle. Checked September 23, 2026.

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675 Lionshead Pl Vail
Vail Colorado, 81657

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About Tavern on the Square

Quick answer: Tavern on the Square is a restaurant at 675 Lionshead Pl Vail, Vail Colorado, CO 81657. The Arrabelle's slope-view restaurant in Lionshead, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola: breakfast, lunch and dinner, a patio and dogs welcome. As of October 2026 the Town of Vail fall guide lists it as closed until Friday, November 13, 2026, so call ahead before you go.

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Tavern on the Square is the restaurant of The Arrabelle at Vail Square, the RockResort on Lionshead's main plaza, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and its patio, the Ski Deck, looks straight at the mountain, which makes it one of the obvious places in Lionshead to sit outside after a day on the slopes or the trails.

It suits families (there is a children's menu), dog owners, since dogs are welcome, and skiers who want a real meal rather than a snack at the base. The style is resort casual; there is no need to change out of ski clothes.

Two ways to eat

On the square side, a quick-service walk-up bar feeds people who want to eat outdoors and keep moving. On the mountain side and the patio, the Tavern runs a reservations-only à la carte service. Knowing which one you want saves a wait at peak times.

The menu

The kitchen, led by executive chef Nick Steger, cooks contemporary American food with local ingredients and menus that change with the season. Breakfast runs from buttermilk pancakes and an avocado toast to a chorizo and green chile burrito and a dozen cinnamon-sugar donut holes, with smoothies on the side. There is a full bar, gluten-free options and takeout.

On the patio

Beyond the view, the patio has an outdoor fire pit, and in summer the Tavern has booked live music on the patio from Thursday to Sunday afternoons.

Before you go

Dinner is currently served five nights a week, and hours change with the seasons. Book through OpenTable or by phone; the current schedule is in the FAQ below.

At The Arrabelle

The Arrabelle at Vail Square is the Vail Resorts RockResort hotel that houses the Tavern, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola.

The Belle is the Arrabelle's grab-and-go coffee counter and bakery, for a latte and pastry on the way to the gondola.

The RockResorts Spa at The Arrabelle offers massages and treatments; book through the spa at (970) 754-7754. It has no VailVacay listing.

Vail Square is the plaza the Tavern overlooks, with shops around it.

Sources: vail.com Arrabelle dining, OpenTable, The Arrabelle. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Neighborhood: Lionshead
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Service: Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
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Business Hours

Closed for the season · Reopens Nov 13

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Mon–WedClosed
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Thu–Sun
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Amenities at Tavern on the Square

  • Full bar
  • Mountainside patio (Ski Deck) with outdoor fire pit
  • Dog-friendly
  • Children's menu
  • Takeout
  • Counter seating
  • Wheelchair access
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • View
  • Summer live music

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours of Tavern on the Square, and does it close in the off-season?
In season, breakfast is daily 7:00 to 10:30 a.m., lunch daily 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and dinner Monday and Thursday to Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.; in winter the dinner week expands (OpenTable has shown dinner daily to 10:00 p.m.). The seasonal fact matters more than the clock: Tavern on the Square closes between seasons. In spring 2026 it was closed from March 27 to June 4 (Town of Vail Spring 2026 guide), and the Town's Fall 2026 guide lists it as closed again, reopening Friday, November 13, 2026, while OpenTable continued to show booking activity, so call (970) 754-7704 before a shoulder-season visit. No listing, including this one, should be trusted for this restaurant's hours in April, May, October, or early November without that check.
Do I need a reservation at Tavern on the Square?
It depends which service you want, and the official site draws the line clearly. The mountainside and patio à la carte service is reservations only: book on OpenTable or call (970) 754-7704. The quick-service walk-up bar on the square, with dining on the square, takes no reservations and is the walk-in route. Parties of more than 6 cannot book the OpenTable experiences online; call the restaurant. Dress is resort casual, and there is no need to change out of ski clothes for the walk-up side.
What should I order at Tavern on the Square?
The Vail Daily calls the kitchen an upscale gastropub serving a popular lemon chicken and a signature grilled elk (listed as Wapiti elk), and those are the two dishes to build a dinner around. The review record adds the bison burger, the grilled cheese with tomato soup (the dish reviewers single out most warmly), chicken and waffles, and the bison steak chili. There is no official published menu to link: the Google panel's Menu row points at OpenTable, and menus change with the season, so treat any aggregator menu online as a guide, not the current list. OpenTable puts a typical meal at $31 to $50 per person; breakfast plates on the restaurant's recent menu ran mostly $21 to $29.
Does Tavern on the Square serve breakfast?
Yes, daily from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m., and breakfast is currently the restaurant's featured service: OpenTable sells a "NEW Breakfast" experience built on à la carte favorites, smoothies, and a complimentary wellness shot. The dishes the restaurant's own channels name are buttermilk pancakes, avocado toast, a chorizo and green chile burrito, and cinnamon-sugar donut holes. One caution: the official vail.com dining page describes only lunch and dinner, so breakfast hours are the fact most likely to move with the season; in the shoulder months, confirm before you go, and note the seasonal closures in the hours answer above. The Arrabelle's grab-and-go alternative is The Belle café next door.
What do reviews say about Tavern on the Square?
As of October 2026, Mixed to good, and the platforms disagree enough that the honest answer names them: Google 3.9 out of 5 from 493 reviews, OpenTable 4.1 from 189 verified diners, TripAdvisor 4.0 from 710 reviews, Yelp 3.2 from 342. Diners praise the mountainside patio and the view above everything (OpenTable's ambience score is 4.5, its highest), the friendly staff, and generous portions; they criticise value for money (OpenTable's value score is 3.7, its lowest), uneven dishes, slow service at peak, and a noisy indoor room. Read it as a location-and-patio restaurant whose food lands best in its signature dishes, and book the patio side when the weather allows.
Is Tavern on the Square dog-friendly?
Yes, and more so than most Vail dining rooms: OpenTable lists the restaurant as dog friendly, its diner reports say dogs are allowed inside as well as on the patio, and reviewers describe a doggie menu, a detail a July 2026 verified review confirms from the table ("they offer a doggie menu"). The patio by the Eagle Bahn Gondola is the natural seat with a dog; if you need an inside table with your dog, call (970) 754-7704 ahead, because inside dog seating is the restaurant's call on the day.
Is Tavern on the Square good for kids and families?
Yes. There is a children's menu (vail.com's family guide adds that children get coloring, and names burgers and chicken tenders among the favorites), the style is resort casual, and the walk-up bar on the square is the fast option for families in a hurry while the à la carte room is the sit-down one. OpenTable tags the restaurant "Loved For: Kid-friendly". For Thanksgiving 2026 the buffet prices children at $32 against $76 for adults (see the Thanksgiving answer below).
Where is Tavern on the Square, and do I have to be staying at The Arrabelle to eat there?
In The Arrabelle at Vail Square, 675 Lionshead Place, in Lionshead Village, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola. It is The Arrabelle's own restaurant, and its shared facts with the hotel's listing (same address, same gondola) are deliberate. You do not need to be a hotel guest: reservations are sold to the public on OpenTable and the walk-up bar serves the square. Do not confuse it with Montauk Seafood Grill nearby, which is not in The Arrabelle, and note it is in Lionshead, not Vail Village. Parking is The Arrabelle's hotel parking (no diner terms are published); the free Lionshead structure and the free Town of Vail bus are the alternatives most diners use. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, with a gender-neutral restroom.
Can Tavern on the Square host a group or private event?
Not as a private event. OpenTable states plainly that private dining is not part of the offering at Tavern on the Square; what it offers groups is the indoor dining room and the mountainside patio on normal reservations. For a party of more than 6, call (970) 754-7704 rather than booking online. Anyone planning a wedding or buyout should be routed to The Arrabelle's hotel events team, not to the restaurant; that is a hotel conversation, and this page should not imply the restaurant takes it.
What is happening at Tavern on the Square for Thanksgiving, and does it offer takeout?
For Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026, the restaurant runs its annual chef-crafted Thanksgiving Day Buffet alongside the full regular menu all day: $76 per adult and $32 per child, with a 22% gratuity added to every check, bookable on OpenTable for parties of 1 to 6 (larger parties call (970) 754-7704). On takeout: yes, the walk-up side is the takeout route (the official roundup calls it a lunch take-out café) and OpenTable lists takeout; order by phone. There is no delivery service.

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