Red Mountain Grill

Reviews

• LS

  Lora Stewart

  4 days ago
  5.0
  We were in from Louisiana and decided on RMG for my birthday dinner. Fantastic food, and even better service and ambience. They even gave us a dessert on the house. Everything we had, from apps to dessert, was phenomenal. If you're in the area, I would highly recommend you stop in for a fantastic meal.
• KB

  King Booker

  Feb 13, 2026
  5.0
  We came in for lunch and had a great experience. Our waiter was from Argentina so we could order in Spanish. The pretzel and pizza were out of this world and fresh baked in a brick oven. The vibe was low key and very nicely decorated.
• KF

  kiki Fagan

  Jan 31, 2026
  1.0
  Not a good experience at all. I ordered a burger, took a bite and pulled out plastic and a piece of string. I made the waiter aware- he took it and just walked towards the kitchen. The chef said it was plastic that separates the cheese. So I asked will they make me another one and he literally said No. I had to locate manage to have this done. Also, I didn’t get a refill the entire time I was the restaurant.
• SR

  Stacia Rabith

  Jan 27, 2026
  4.0
  We met friends up here in early January. The staff and food was good and the menu is nicely varied. We tried the green chili burger, fish n chips (walleye), and wedge salad (chopped not a solid wedge). My only complaint is that the front door is very drafty into the main restaurant and they sat a number of tables right in line with the cold draft, including ours. They really should addressed this being in the mountains, just adding an outside temporary double entrance is all it would take. Bring an extra blanket if you go in the cold season.
• TD

  Trevor Darling

  Jan 20, 2026
  2.0
  Giving this place two stars is generous, and that’s strictly because the happy hour drink specials were acceptable. For context, I’m a professional chef with over 17 years in the industry, having worked as a server, line cook, chef, and restaurant owner. The atmosphere itself is decent. The building is nice, though the tables are a bit small depending on where you’re seated. We were greeted and seated without issue—but that’s where the positives ended. Prices are high, but it’s Summit County, so that’s expected. That said, I live in Aspen and have had better food for less. I understand catering to the Vail Resorts crowd, but quality still matters. Before even walking in, we watched one of the cooks step outside near the freezer and take drugs from someone sitting in a car. While this may not shock anyone familiar with the area, it’s still not something you want to see before a meal. We chose to ignore it and went inside. My husband ordered the fish and chips ($24), and I ordered the Italian pizza. Starting with the fish and chips: it was terrible. The portion of fish was tiny—smaller than my hand—and poorly cooked, with no seasoning whatsoever. It was bland, ragged, and buried beneath an excessive amount of fries that were both dry and soggy, as if they’d been sitting under a heat lamp for far too long. The hush puppies included were equally mediocre. While I understand their Southern origins, fish and chips is a British dish. If you’re adding hush puppies to inflate the price, it should be marketed differently. Three hush puppies buried under fries do not justify a $24 plate, especially when the fish itself is subpar. To make matters worse, we weren’t given condiments and had to grab a table caddy ourselves from the bar across the room. Both meals arrived in about seven minutes, which strongly suggests they were pre-cooked and reheated rather than made fresh—especially considering one was a pizza and the other a fried fish entrée. As for my pizza, it was fine. Nothing special, nothing awful. For the price and location, it was average, and I won’t complain much about it. The biggest issue, however, was the service. The server was pleasant at first, but about 15 minutes into our meal she began pushing us to leave. I still had half a margarita in front of me, and my husband was actively eating with more than half his beer left. Instead of checking in appropriately, she immediately asked if I wanted a box. Anyone with industry experience knows that’s not how you approach a table—especially when guests are clearly not finished. It’s rude and makes customers feel unwelcome. Fifteen minutes later, after I reluctantly accepted a box, she returned again while my husband was still eating and drinking and asked if we were “all set.” At that point, we’d been there for about 30 minutes, spent over $60, and were being rushed out. Meanwhile, the rest of the restaurant was filled with people lingering over drinks during happy hour—some on laptops, some just chatting—most without food at all. Whether this was intentional or just poor service, it reflects a lack of training and care. Burnout is real in this industry, but that doesn’t excuse making guests feel unwelcome. If you don’t want to do the job properly, find another one. Overall, this is a two-star experience solely because the happy hour drinks are worth it. For food or genuinely good service, go to Dillon Dam across the street—they’re cheaper and the food is far better. This restaurant needs a complete overhaul of both kitchen and front-of-house staff, along with serious retraining. You can’t charge $25 for mediocre food, provide poor service, and still expect solid tips. Unfortunately, this place exemplifies many of the problems currently plaguing the restaurant industry.

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