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Up The Creek
Up the Creek Bar and Grill has been family operated since 1988. In our effort to serve only great, healthy, sustainable food we source our ingredients locally as much as possible, and use additive free, grass fed and environmentally responsible products. Try some of our hand muddled specialty cocktails, local micro brews, or enjoy a bottle of wine from our extensive list.
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64 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 64 reviews
5 stars
(27)
4 stars
(32)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(37)
- neighborhood gem(26)
- scenic view(25)
- notable wine list(15)
- special occasion(15)
- romantic(12)
Up The Creek Reviews List
Review 1 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great meal. This is a hidden
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great meal. This is a hidden gem."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 2 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent secret spot if headed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent secret spot if headed to Vail"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 3 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This restaurant is nestled
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant is nestled off the main walking area against the creek in vail. It is a great little spot for very good food and service."
Dined on 03/18/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Get to the Creek!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My family, my friends and I have been eating at Up the Creek for many, many years. We keep going back because of the food and the location, sitting just above Gore Creek. No other restaurant in Vail seems to capture the essence of the Vail Valley like Up the Creek."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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Review 5 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
the service started out very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the service started out very good, midway through dinner, service fell down the creek. We were totally forgotten about."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
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Review 6 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Took our 7 year old grandchildren
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took our 7 year old grandchildren with us for dinner and they agreed that their dinner was described perfectly on the menu: "The BEST Mac and Cheese." They loved their desserts too. The four adults all enjoyed excellent Romaine Caeser salads and all entrees were prepared well and presented attractively. The calamari appetizer was served in a processed fish-stick type form which we didn't care for. The taste was okay, but we prefer the real thing, tentacles and all."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service / accommodation
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent service / accommodation of our reservation request; food was delicious; noise level was among the more reasonable in recent experiences; outstanding wine recommendations;our waitress was exceptional although the waitress who delivered food did not bring silverware as promised and when asked for a wine list brought the cocktail menu. Overall, a wonderful experience in a town with many excellent options! A lovely place to entertain out-0f-town guests. Thank you."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
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Review 8 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food & service, amazing place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, though we were not crazy about the calamari (great sauce but the shape was different and texture was interesting). Other than that, everything was amazing. We had a nice romantic dinner, great food, great service. The Bacon Gouda mac is in my top 5 ever, and I consider myself a mac & cheese connaisseur!"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2007
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Charming dinner spot!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Restaurant very flexible with special request items as I am a lacto ovu vegetarian that doesn't eat cheese containing rennet and animal enzymes...
View of Gore Creek and the annual ice sculptures."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 10 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dinner for 6 adults ages 30-63.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dinner for 6 adults ages 30-63. All agreed it was the best dinner we enjoyed while in Vail. Food was superb. Wine selection reasonable. Very good and knowledgeable service. Highly recommend."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2004
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 11 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was AMAZING! Scallops
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was AMAZING! Scallops were unique, fresh, and well seasoned. BUT-I was so extremely full, I couldn't finish my meal. Don't get an appetizer! Clam chowder was good. Again, very unique. Muscles were amazing too. There must have been 2 dozen in the bowl!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 12 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Can't Miss!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is the best restaurant in Vail, a must for anyone looking for an incredible meal at reasonable prices. Must try the antelope, the buffalo and the short rib"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 13 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first time here but definitely won't be our last. Excellent food and service."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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Review 14 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
If you really want a treat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you really want a treat ask for the WILD GAME tasting menu. Its incredible."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food, anemic service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always food was excellent. Service came up lacking, especially compared to the great service of previous years. We were seated, given menus, perused the menu, made our choices, and waited. It was well over 5 minutes before we saw our server. We ordered, our appetizer came out before our drinks which was a bit odd. I did not recognize any of the staff from previous years, so it looks like a new crew.
Short rib with Gouda mac and cheese and asparagus was excellent as usual. Best in Vail. Portions are smaller this year, but that is probably good since I am watching my calories. 1/3 cup of mac and cheese with nice portion of asparagus and 6 oz short rib, although my dining partner thought it was only 4 oz."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2005
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Review 16 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and great service. Our favorite restaurant in Vsil. Made a second reservation for the end of the week."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 17 for Up The Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time to Up The Creek
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time to Up The Creek with family from out of town. Three of us had the scallops - fantastic recommendation from the bartender! Fantastic bottle of French wine! Highly recommend to anyone!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Up The Creek
Based on the average of (47) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic