Ludwig’s Restaurant

This place had a very interesting but not fun and not tasty «Valentine’s Day» concept menu. The best courses were the fresh frisée salad I ordered go replace the first course of 4 to which I was allergic. The other was the very nice and refresh rose tasting sorbet inside of a sphere of dark chocolate. Its white chocolate twin was far less impressive.
* Our waiter was often equally mystified about aspects of the high concept dishes and his fingers kept coming dangerously close to touch my food –pointing at various items without really seeming to understand many of the courses; nor their intended «blends/​fusion like lovers» concept. The idea might be ok but the overall execution including making one guest wait for 8 minutes while his «lost» second course could be located caused everyone else to wait. A general sense of «meh» pervaded he entire expensive $ 360 experience for 4 adults. Kids food was «ok»…
Will not go back without some consideration for the overall poor experience.
St. Pauli Girl outfits cute and one young man and lady helping with the coats were the nicest of anotherwisw hazed out and cold, expensive mediocrity.

This restaurant is so amazing it should have a Michelin star. It happens to be all gluten free, but mostly it happens to be delicious, gourmet, and amazing. the food is delicious, interesting, and prepared perfectly. The service is wonderful. The cuisine is what I would call mixed European and reminded us of some of our better meals in France. Don’t miss the mushrooms with truffle ice cream.

Simple menu, but the atmosphere is lovely in their covered patio, and the servers are fantastic.
We were staying at Tivoli, but wanted to try somewhere else for Sunday brunch. This place was perfect. I had the waffle, which was perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. My only recommendation would be to have the butter whipped so it’s easier to spread, otherwise I loved the whole meal.

We had the occasion to eat here while passing through Vail Village. We were not staying at the hotel so we found the the ambiance of the the restaurant and the hotel to be that of the Swiss Alps. The wait staff is all dressed in attractive Swiss outfits and we were able to be sat on a very nice covered patio area. The time of year was mid October so while it was too cold to sit outside, the open feel of the patio gave tons of light and you can look up to the hotel around you and the trees along the riverside and was very pleasant. The breakfast bar was a bit on the high end of the price range at $ 21 each for adults but the toddler we had with us ate free which was a huge bonus. The price is also nothing unexpected for the area and it offered a large selection of foods. Everyone in my party found something that they liked, even the toddler. The staff was friendly and mostly attentive although we did have to wait briefly for the bill after finishing.
Overall, we would absolutely dine there again.

Came for their Sunday brunch!!! It’s wonderful!!! It’s as good as the 4 Seasons in downtown Houston!
Our server is Chiring– we always ask for her– and she’s awesome.
The eggs Benedict is perfect– and nearly as good as the blintz!

We had the breakfast buffet per our usual tradition when coming to Vail. It was the 4^th of July, and for the first time the service wasn’t its usual excellent experience. They were quite crowded, which must be the reason. $ 32 per person. Of course, it’s pretty much impossible to eat $ 32 worth of breakfast food, so you are there for the service, ambience, and experience. We sat outside on the balcony by the water for the first time — that was wonderful. However, they were so busy that we were not kept stocked with new silverware. We waited for coffee and water refills and plate removal like we have never waited before, and the coffee came out in the new cup filled with I don’t know what — dust and bugs? It wasn’t just coffee grounds, that is certain. Took somewhere between 5 – 10 minutes to see our waiter again to ask for a new cup. (They’ll bring you a totally new cup for your coffee when it’s time for a refill, instead of just bringing around a refill carafe. Normally a nice touch.)
The breakfast item choices were excellent, and my favorite yoghurt bar was its same wonderful quality. However, when it’s $ 85+ out the door for breakfast for two, I have to downgrade the entire experience this time and hope it was just a holiday anomaly.

My family and I had breakfast on the terrace, he buffet was good but lacked proteins. I ordered off the menu, eggs Benedict. The egg was poached well I would say the hollandaise sauce was just above mediocre. The service was impeccable everybody was very nice to our two girls ages eight and three. I would say not terrible but I will be looking for a different breakfast venue.

Just arrived home after one of the worst breakfast buffets that the Sonnealp/Ludwig’s has put on. While food was pretty good, service was absolutely terrible, especially with regard to the hostess/​seating crew. The manager up there seemed to be overwhelmed and the pressure created a short temper and pure rudeness with customers. She actually told me I was wasting her time trying to explain the mistake that had been made with seating us at the wrong table after waiting over an hour on a reservation. In addition, when I asked to speak with her privately, out of the visibility of other guest, she disregarded my request and left me to move my family on my own. I picked another table and moved everyone without asking and ended up eating at the bar standing up for some of the time! What’s more is I was there with one of my executive chef friends and he pointed out they were serving raw pancetta which apparently is a huge no-​no and could make guests very sick. I would not recommend this place again, especially on a busy weekend like Mother’s Day. Go somewhere else like Game Creek Restaurant (when they are open in summer — amazing view), La Tour, Maya in Westin, Northside Café, or Westide Café. Many other better and safer options for a nice brunch than this place.

My friend & I had breakfast out on the enclosed terrace with an amazing view. The wait staff was very friendly & accomodating and the breakfast «buffet» was the fanciest buffet I have enjoyed in a long time.

Beautiful ambiance and great service. Food was good, but at their prices it better be good. They were really impressed that their whole menu was gluten free. I am really good about avoiding health fads, and I certainly don’t want the latest one shoved down my throat. Food would have been better if they had used wheat (aka gluten, oh no killer wheat), I get that a small portion of the population is allergic to wheat, but an even bigger portion is allergic to dairy, but they still used milk products. Any how, off my rant, I liked it, but it has really tough competition with so many great restaurants in Vail, but it certain has its place in town. Actually more ranting, they had some Groupon/​Travelzoo deal going on, and all these people had coupons, which was a real turn off, for me, if you need to use Groupon it is a sign of a bad restaurant, its tacky at a fine restaurant, and I feel like I am getting a bad deal compared to everyone else. The piano bar right outside in the Sonnenalp is awesome fun, so make sure to stay for a drink or two.

Just ate here the other night and it was outstanding. Best meal we had this week and the entire restaurant is gluten free. Trust me, you’d never know. Get the Colorado Lamb — probably the best I ever had. The farm greens salad were fantastic for a starter. Service was outstanding as well.

My husband and I decided to try Ludwigs after reading all of the great reviews. Terrible idea.
We paid over $ 70 for a buffet for 2 and one cappuccino. Normally I wouldn’t mind this if the food is amazing but that was not the case. The waffles and French toast were cold and soggy. The hash browns were also cold and the bacon was like biting into a brick. The one thing that was good was the fruit, but I have a very hard time paying over $ 70 for fruit.
Oh and we sat in the in-​closed balcony. No air flow and for people usually wearing a layer or two, it was hot as hell.

Excellent ingredients creatively prepared in a tasteful and relaxed setting. Although the dining room is a tad formal for our liking, we cannot fault the beautiful seafood, elegantly prepared. Prices are very high (typical of a 5-​star resort in Vail) but we had a TravelZoo voucher that took off a bit of the sting. Excellent (but pricey) wine list, doting service, and brilliantly creative desserts (the Valrhona «cake» was a circus on a plate).

The best breakfast in all of Vail, bar none.
Jeez.
Everything is P-​E-​R-​F-​E-​C-​T, or do I have to spell it out for you?
Something for your must-​do list at Vail.
I’m certain that there some people will complain because the breakfast wasn’t free; that someone didn’t vacuum them clean after they finished with their meal, or take the spots out of their clothes after they finished; or that no one offered to burp them after eating. Some folks love complaining almost as much as they love eating, or breathing. You know someone like this, right? Waaahhhhhh!
The food is excellent in all regards.
It’s not really a place you come to in order to observe a strict dietary regimen. It has all sorts of really bad things in it, like flavor…

Fantastic breakfast. The omelettes were wonderful and everything else was top notch. A little pricey, but worth it

A+MAZING Breakfast brunch! That is all.

I was here for a private event near the pool/​patio and under the retractable roof. So, this review is ONLY about the private event experience. There were about 100 people in attendance.
The dinner was served a buffet and very well organized by the staff– with someone directing each table in a timely fashion to the buffet. What a nice, classy touch! No waiting in super long lines.
The food was above average for buffet food– chicken, salmon, pork, salad, tamales and polenta. Our menu had a southwestern flair.
I think service is most important at sit down private events and Ludwig’s did a great job… wine and water glasses were always full. And during cocktail hour, the bars were properly staffed with no wait, which is always appreciated.
As a guest, I would recommend this event for a private event in the future.

Excellent food and service! I had no idea seafood served in the mountains of Colorado could be so amazing.
I had the potato-​crusted cod which was amazing. The fish laid on top of an amazingly-​tasting, creamy bed of polenta (sorry, no photo. the dish looked extremely appetizing and I was hungry)
Not only was the entrée amazing, but the desserts were ridiculously delicious. The presentation of the desserts was beautiful and attentive (check out the photos). I ordered the pear pudding. Creamy, yummy goodness. Our table also received hand spun cotton candy and handmade truffles that melt in your mouth.
Our service was also great. The staff was attentive and accommodating.
This a place worth returning to when visiting Vail. You need to try this place!

Very tasty breakfast buffet. Some of the highlights:
— Cheese blintzes — always a favorite, and they were stuffed to the max.
— Hash browns — just the perfect texture, and tasted super buttery.
— Fruit — very decent selection of melon, berries, etc. Not sure how they got fruit this fresh at this time of year.
— They had a smoked salmon plate they would bring to you as part of the buffet. They also offered eggs benedict and a couple other things that are normally not good in a buffet, but are perfect if they’re served straight to you (still included in the meal, of course).
The outdoors terrace, covered and heated in the winter months, lets you enjoy the beautiful Vail weather. Overall, I’m a fan of the place.

I have to say, the Lodge’s breakie buffet has been my Vail go-​to for years (and it still holds a special place in my heart), but Ludwig’s may now hold the reins for Best Brunch Buffet in Vail.
While the selection is certainly not like a Four Seasons extravaganza, Ludwig’s has all of the breakie staples that one would need — though I can’t imagine getting anywhere near a ski slope after gorging myself on their delectable treats — a solid selection of fruit (berries, kiwi, grapefruit, bananas), cereals (hot and cold), waffles, French toast, cold meats, bacon, sausage, a benedict of some sort, some salt-​laden hash browns, and perhaps one or two other things I’m forgetting — oh, and there is a make-​your-​own-​omelette man eagerly waiting to make your egg hopes and dreams come true. I think you can also order heuvos, other egg dishes, and a smoked salmon platter, if that strikes your fancy.
At $ 25 a head, a meal that is actually more than worth the price you pay for it. Oh, and try to sit in the sun-​splashed conservatory, it’s darling — and it’s supposedly wonderful for dinner too.