Four of us went here for dinner on our recent trip to Vail and after a short discussion it was declared the best restaurant we visited on our trip. The food was excellent. I had scallops as an appetizer and then short ribs for dinner. Each dish was full of flavor and delicious. I also tasted the rack of lamb... more

Kelly Liken continues to underwhelm me. I went back again thinking it was me last time as this restaurant receives a good deal of positive press. It is just a nice place with slightly above average taste. For a place of this stature I want to experience a tremendous wow factor with each bite. Just not happening. The decor is... more

We came to Kelly Liken with the highest of expectations. As big city foodies we were transfixed with the idea of local products from one of the nation's richest game states. Result: sweatbreads as advertised.....not on the menu. Foie gras....from upstate NY. Picking nit aside, the service was poor with a waitress who explained nothing and never relented in her... more

We had high hopes for this restaurant, based on NY Times and Frommers reviews, and were not disappointed. Reservations were easy to make and we were greeted by friendly and attentive staff. Our waiter described the dishes in some detail, but quickly brought the sommelier when asked details of wines on the very interesting list. The sommelier was quite friendly... more

As we strolled the Village yesterday afternoon, Robert, the dining room manager, greeted us as we walked by the entrance to this delightful establishment. He offered a look at the menu, and without pressure, wondered if a reservation would be desired? The menu and ambiance of the place made that a must, and we returned at 6 to enjoy a... more

After Hearing wonderful things about the restaurants in Vail, I deceided to give Kelly Liken a chance. The service was lacking in information and knowledge of the menu items, if it wasn't written on the menu they were clueless. In fine Dining you expect to pay more, but you also expect to be satisfied with the meal. Perhaps if the... more

Our Sunday night fresh market menu was memorable; however, the service was very distracting from what would have been a very special night. From the beginning, the service lacked the grace one would expect from such a restaurant looking to make a lasting impression. Recently at James Beard, Kelly is clearly a star, but it is jeopardized by the subpar... more

On our recent visit to the rockies, we were blown away at the dining diamonds we found out there on our I70 straightshot to Denver. Noteable mention to the Red Canyon Cafe in Eagle Co, there sandwiches are nothing short of amazing with the perfect bread, try the Frenchie. We stayed at the Vail Plaza and were told there is... more

We went to Kelly Liken as a special night out based on rave reviews from our family. The free valet was wonderful, but things went downhill from there. The waiter was inexperienced, did not have information about the menu items, and could not understand when my husband and I asked to share an appetizer. The sommelier was the exception and... more