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Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar Reviews List

Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar

Vin 48 offers an ever-changing rustic American menu to satisfy discriminating palates with small and large plates featuring local organic ingredients.

Chef Hays’ food is complemented by our eclectic, carefully chosen wine list. An Enomatic preservation system allows us to present over 40 wines by the glass and half glass. We also serve hand-crafted cocktails and beer from our full bar.


vin48 happy hour 5 - 6:30pm everyday in our wine bar

$5 slelected glass of white
$5 selected glass of red
$5 wells
$3 premium drafts

Vin 48 Resaurant Wine Bar
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60 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
(60 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 60 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2.4 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • fit for foodies(43)
  • notable wine list(38)
  • hot spot(22)
  • neighborhood gem(22)
  • good for groups(20)
  • vibrant bar scene(20)
Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Vin 48 is an Avon Gem

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Vin 48 has everything going for it, great food, great atmosphere and great service! If you're visiting the Vail Valley, and looking for a change of pace from the restaurants in Vail Village or Lionshead, give Vin 48 a try. You won't be disappointed!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great service, good food,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great service, good food, very nice evening out for the local crowd in the valley."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Friends recommended strongly

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Friends recommended strongly and we were as impressed as they were. Will be back more than just once next ski season."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Wines average for a "wine

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wines average for a "wine bar"Main dining room has a "cold" feeling"
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2005
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 5 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious food and a great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Delicious food and a great wine recommendation....thanks!!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 6 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

great wine, great food. Best

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"great wine, great food. Best part was they use Open Table"
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 7 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Excellent food but not for

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent food but not for everyone. Most items on menu include chef's personal twist which might appeal to foodies but may not be what the average diner prefers. We started with a 3oz pour of white Bordeaux wine for $4 and, unbeknownst to us we were brought a $10 white Burgundy. Thinking we were drinking to lower priced wine and enjoying it we ordered a bottle. We learned about the mistake when the waiter brought the expensive bottle of Burgundy. The waiter apologized and we changed our wine selection to a more moderately priced bottle but were still charged for the more expensive glasses. Also, the deserts were very average and not up to the quality of the apps, is all plates and large plates."
Dined on 03/07/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

A fall from gracious

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were very disappointed. We had enjoyed Vin is the past on our annual ski trip, but it has changed. The menu had only heavy meat choices; when the items came they had only 1-2 tablespoons of whatever vegetable garnisheshad been promised. One diner was a vegetarian, but the waiter refused to create a vegetable plate while the choice of side dishes was very limited. The rabbit was dry without adequate supply of garnish to moisten; the undercooked lamb was a generous piece of meat but had only a scant vegetable garnish. It required considerable effort to get our waiter to return and to send the lamb back for adequate, but very slow, cooking.
The restaurant we new has raised prices, narrowed the choices, and lowered all other standards.
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Dined on 02/25/2013
 2006
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Review 9 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Dissappointed

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We really wanted to like this restaurant more than we did. We knew it was pricey and were fine with it, as we were expecting some really great flavors. We tried a couple of the recommended pork dishes, a duck dish and the soup of the night. The presentation of all the plates was great, but the food was all pretty bland. It really lacked the wow that we expected. We had to ask for salt and pepper, which is not kept on the table, because it was just too bland for us. We do like spicier foods, however, I think this would be a dissappointment even for those who do not like a lot of spice. We ate at the restauant next door, The Blue Plate, the next night and the food was much better."
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2006
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Review 10 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We loved our experience at

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We loved our experience at dinner!"
Dined on 02/25/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My husband and I enjoyed a

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My husband and I enjoyed a light dinner after a day on the slopes. Highly recommend the wild mushroom small plate!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Apres Ski Dinner

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Went with 2 other couples, tasted wines by the glass, then settled on one for dinner (a nice Malbec). Service was attentive. We shared some appies and had entrees. Menu is quite diverse and eclectic, something for everyone, though not a place for those with an adventurous palate."
Dined on 02/19/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Vin = good wine...and food

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Lots of fun options, both small plates and full sized entrees. We ended up sharing 4 small plates, which was actually a lot for 2 people. High quality wine list, and great recommendations. Very cool spot and design, much differnet inside than you would think just passing by."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 14 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was fantastic! I

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was fantastic! I had a very nice valentine dinner! I will come back to this place!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Has gone down considerably

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Has gone down considerably since last year. Had dry, tasteless lamb. Indifferent service. Sommelier suggested an inappropriate bottle. Will not be returning."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2009
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Review 16 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a great experience,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a great experience, great bottle of wine and amazing small plates so we had a nice variety of tastings. Delicious and service was great. Been there before and enjoyed it even more second time around."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 17 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

the menu reads better than

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"the menu reads better than the food tastes. Pate was dry. we had to wait 30 minutes past our reservation time before being seated. waiter seemed rushed and i couldn't get a wine order in before he ran away. They brought silverware 15 minutes after we were seated."
Dined on 02/04/2013
 2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 18 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Enjoyed our view of the mountains

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Enjoyed our view of the mountains while having a drink. The wine list was impressive with many selections. Everyone enjoyed the bruchetta and the presentation. My scallops were delicious- could have had one more-but did order off the small plate selection. My friends had the stuffed pork and commented that the pork was tender, juicy and delicious. We ended our evening with white chololate cheesecake that came with a chocolate covered strawberry. Enough to split and tasted sinful."
Dined on 02/07/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 19 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great service. Good eats.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great service. Good eats. Particularly liked the small plates.
Good time.
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Dined on 02/02/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Changed reservation at last

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Changed reservation at last minute to add add'l 3 people to our original reservation for 4 and they accomodated with no problem. We share the hummus and bruschetta appetizers and both were very unique and outstanding - a lot of flavor. Everyone's main course was great - both in taste and presentation (our group had the veal chop, rabbit three ways, stuffed pork loin, scottish salmon and lamb loin). The only negative was that the lamb loin was pretty difficult to get the meat off of the bone. Shared sides of french fries and truffled cauliflower rounded out our excellent meal."
Dined on 01/31/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 21 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful to share small plates

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Wonderful to share small plates with a group and try many different tasty bites."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We always eat at Vin 48 when

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We always eat at Vin 48 when we ski at Beaver Creek. It is one of the better restaurants in the Vail / Avon / Beaver Creek area. The food is superb and inventive, and there is always something exciting to try (rabbit three ways was worth the trip this time)"
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 23 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, great service,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great food, great service, and great happy hour prices! Next time we're in Beaver Creek we'll definitely go back!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 24 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food outstanding service.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Another great dinner. Food and service were outstanding as usual. Will definitely return again."
Dined on 01/29/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We were seated in the back

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were seated in the back dining area. Much quieter than balance of restaurant. Very sttentitive staff, beautiful presentation and delicious. Wine list needs a little expansion: few wines on the lower or mid price point."
Dined on 01/25/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 26 for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

very warm and friendly service,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"very warm and friendly service, good presentation, interesting spreads for the excellent bread."
Dined on 01/24/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Vin 48 Restaurant Wine Bar
Based on the average of (34) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic