Alpenrose – American * Wait, let
Transporting guests to a rustic Alpine retreat, Alpenrose envelops diners in the warmth of a sun-drenched mountain lodge where the comforting aroma of bubbling cheese and toasted pretzels fills the air. Friends gather around communal pots of velvety fondue and savory raclette boards, sharing hearty bites of snap-skinned bratwurst and steaming bowls of soul-warming mountain soups. This cozy sanctuary captures the spirit of the highlands, offering a festive escape where every shared plate feels like a celebration in the heart of the peaks.
100 East Meadow Drive, Vail, Colorado 81657 https://www.alpenrose-vail.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American * Wait, let
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, aip, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, lectin-free, sirtfood, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners praise the inviting and pleasant atmosphere of this neighborhood gem, noting it as a wonderful addition to the local dining scene. Standout dishes include the exceptionally tender chicken, which reviewers highlight as a testament
Menu
Appetizers
- Hearty Cheese Fondue for 2 - $16: Emmentaler cheese, Gruyere, cherry brandy, white wine, served with fondue bread or gluten-free crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bratwurst Bites - $19: Bratwurst bites in a piquant tomato-curry sauce, served with bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Potato Balls - $18: Rustic potato balls stuffed with Swiss cheese, bacon and sour cream Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- German Pretzel - $11: Fresh baked German Pretzel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Zermatter Raclette Board - $25: Melted raclette cheese, boiled potatoes, cherry tomatoes, grapes, pickles, pearl onions, crusty bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bavarian White Sausage - $26: Pair of Bavarian Weisswurst with pretzel and mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Soups
- Mountain Climber Soup - $18: Spicy beef stew with spätzle topped with Swiss cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Chili Con Carne - $16: Beef stew with kidney beans, corn, onions, tomatoes, pepper, sour cream, Emmentaler cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Pea Soup - $15: Vegetarian pea stew with carrots, leek and celery Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Salads
- Alpenrose House Salad - $14: Small mixed house salad with croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Salad - $19: Romaine lettuce, tomato-garlic salsa, croutons, shaved parmesan, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Red Beet Feta Salad - $23: Red beet, arugula, feta crumbles, walnuts, apple slices, tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Vienna Fried Chicken Salad - $26: Romaine and spring mix, crispy fried breaded chicken thigh strips, radishes, pretzel croutons, lingonberry-ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Main Courses
- Schnitzel Rockies & Roses - $36: Bavarian pork schnitzel with spätzle, cream sauce and lingonberries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Oktoberfest Pork Shank - $39: Crispy Pork shank with fresh baked German pretzel, mustard and Obazda cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Truffle Bratwurst - $40: Pair of Truffle Bratwurst with red cabbage, mashed potatoes and mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Swiss Potato Pancakes with Salmon - $30: Cold smoked salmon with Swiss potato pancakes, sour cream and horseradish cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Coq Au Vin - $39: Marinated chicken thigh in red wine sauce with speck, pearl onions, carrots, tomatoes, mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tender Veal Goulash - $36: Veal goulash in mushroom sauce with spätzle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rosi's Salmon - $42: Steamed salmon in butter-lime sauce, creamy spinach and Grandma’s pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Alp Gnocchi - $32: Gnocchis with chestnut filling and tomato sauce, topped with parmesan flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Winter Curry - $29: Vegetable curry with coconut milk and cashew nuts, served with Swiss potato pancake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Cheese Spätzle - $28: Traditional Swiss cheese spätzle topped with fried onions and a small salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Matterhorn Pasta - $29: Grandma's pasta with spinach, creamy ham and cheese sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Sides
- Spätzle - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mashed Potatoes - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sauerkraut - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Potato Pancakes (2 pieces) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Red Cabbage - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Spinach - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Alpenrose Bread with Butter - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Apple Strudel - $12: Traditional German Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce and cherry compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Alpenrose Gelato - $9: Chef’s daily selection Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Munich Donut Pretzel - $12: Served with cherry compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Espresso - $4
- German Hot Chocolate - $9: With whipped cream
- Glühwein Wäldertau - $10: German hot mulled wine
- Alpenrose Glacier Water - $6: Homemade orange lime glacier lemonade
- Almdudler - $9: Iconic Austrian Alpine Soda
- Alpen Spritzer - $17: Aperol, Prosecco, Raspberry Brandy, White Vermouth
- Paulaner Munich Lager (0.5L) - $10
Kids
- Schlawiner - $10: A bowl of pasta with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Michel - $14: A bowl of pasta with Bolognese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Heidi - $13: Spätzle with traditional cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Striezi - $16: One Bratwurst with mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free