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    Buffalos, Restaurant in Vail
    Restaurant

    Buffalos

    Bachelor Gulch, Vail

    Restaurant in Vail, United States

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    The Read

    Price

    $50–100per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Buffalos is a convenience-led Vail choice: useful for an easy special-occasion meal near Beaver Creek, but not the strongest pick if cuisine, chef, sourcing, price, or awards need to be clear before you commit. Cross-shop it against more defined local options when the meal itself is the priority.

    About Buffalos

    Buffalos in Vail has a smart casual dress code.

    Choose it only after confirming the details that matter

    Cuisine type, chef, menu format, sourcing program, awards, or price tier are not specified, so this is not the place to make a high-stakes reservation based on ingredient provenance or a specific dish. If a smart casual dress code is enough, Buffalos may still fit your plan. If you need a more defined comparison set, consider Buffalos alongside other Vail options such as Hooked, Mirabelle, Sakaba, The Market, and WYLD before committing.

    Better for flexible plans than food-led splurges

    Buffalos is harder to assess as a once-a-trip meal, as cuisine, price range, chef angle, awards, or menu structure are not specified. Use the Vail restaurants guide to cross-shop plans, then pair the meal with the Vail hotels guide, the Vail bars guide, the Vail wineries guide, or the Vail experiences guide if the outing needs a fuller itinerary.

    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
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    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextVail, United States
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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    0130 Daybreak Ridge Rd, Avon, CO 81620
    Website
    ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/whrrz-the-ritz-carlton-bachelor-gulch/dining
    Phone
    (970) 343-1168
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A casual yet polished mountain sports-bar atmosphere with rustic wood and stone, warm lighting, and a lively but comfortable energy suited to both families and adult après-ski gatherings.

    Tags

    Vibe

    RusticCozyLively

    Best For

    FamilyGroup DiningCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Hotel RestaurantPrivate DiningDesign Destination

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    View

    Mountain

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Comfort cooking
    Menu Format
    A la carte
    Drinks Focus
    Craft cocktails, Local beer, Wine
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly
    Private Dining
    Available

    Signature Dishes

    • Cast Iron Nachos
    • Bison Burger
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    0130 Daybreak Ridge Rd, Avon, CO 81620

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    5–9 pm
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

    Location

    0130 Daybreak Ridge Rd, Avon, CO 81620 · Directions

    (970) 343-1168

    ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/whrrz-the-ritz-carlton-bachelor-gulch/dining

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Sakaba, Notable alternative
    • The Market, Notable alternative
    • WYLD, American, $$$
    • Hooked, Notable alternative
    • Mirabelle, French, $$$
    Restaurant context

    How Buffalos compares in Vail

    Buffalos is the easiest recommendation when convenience matters more than a clearly defined culinary brief. WYLD gives more price and cuisine clarity as an American $$$ option, while Mirabelle is the stronger fit for diners who want a French $$$ special-occasion frame.

    If the goal is a lower-friction meal in Vail, The Market is the natural cross-shop because it sits in the same city and reads as more casual by positioning. Sakaba and Hooked are worth comparing only if the group is open to leaving the immediate Vail plan for a more specific format.

    For a celebration, choose Buffalos when the setting and easy logistics are the priority. Choose Mirabelle for a clearer splurge signal, WYLD for American $$$ structure, and The Market when value and flexibility matter more than ceremony.

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    Buffalos Vail and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePriceAwards
    BuffalosVailNo published awards
    SakabaAvonNo published awards
    The MarketVailNo published awards
    WYLDAvonAmerican$$$
    2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2025 Forbes Recommended2024 Michelin Plate
    HookedAvonNo published awards
    MirabelleBeaver CreekFrench$$$
    2026 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #378We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #662024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #2982024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #602023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to Buffalos in Vail?

    For a broader dining search, compare Buffalos with Sakaba, The Market, WYLD, Hooked, and Mirabelle, or review other Vail dining rooms.