Root Flower - Vail

Nice place. Really attentive staff and a good concept. They just seemed a little extra. Drinks tasted a little medical. The charcuterie could be a little less exotic.

Great cocktails and excellent tapas. Expect Vail prices, but felt very worthwhile. Food has sizable portions and the space has a fun overall vibe. Cocktails are original with great execution. This is an amazing, curated, highly crafted establishment with an active team of owners and staff who want your experience to be the best. Come for food or drinks, everything you choose will be amazing.

The sommelier/bartender is so friendly and knows exactly what to recommend. I was unsure of the type of wine I wanted and he recommended something so delicious. Their genepi is also on point. It's such a cute spot, very romantic and cozy. I wouldn't have known about this place if my friend hadn't brought me. Now I know Vail's secret gem!

Meh. We picked here based on the reviews and, well, hopefully mine you trust more.Limited menu... Fine. But though they pride themselves on craft cocktails, none are handmade per se. Rather, they are batched according to our waitress so that 's why they can 't accommodate any variations (such as making any one of them a virgin by simply not adding the alcohol). Huh? Yes, I 've been a bartender... And this is simply odd.Therefore, only two rather weird mocktails. The Bali makes you think tropical goodness and sunsets but it was so filled with turmeric to be pretty much undrinkable. A pinch of turmeric goes a long long way...After voicing this to our waitress she defended the drink formulation and then quickly bailed out. No offer of something else. At a different restaurant last night (Swiss Chalet), my sister said nothing bad about her aperitif but our fabulous waitress noticed at the end of the fabulous meal that she 'd not had but a sip. On her own, she removed it from the bill despite our protests. Now, that 's service you don 't find but clearly hope for.Ok. Pricing. Nuts even by Vail standards.Overall, a swing and a miss.

Not a place for people who do not drink alcohol or are trying to reduce their alcohol intake! Website showed Mocktail options but at the bar there were only 2 choices and neither were of interest a hot black tea or a turmeric shrub. Asked about modifications to their regular cocktails and was told absolutely not. Snooty server who could not be bothered even bringing napkins with the drinks. They should do better.