Mountain Standard – American
Rustic charm meets culinary fire at this vibrant mountain retreat, where the scent of wood-grilled octopus and simmering chorizo soup drifts through a warm, inviting space. The kitchen masterfully balances rugged and refined, pairing briny oyster shooters and chilled seafood with soulful comforts like warm pimento cheese and flaky buttermilk biscuits. It is a spirited destination where bold, open-flame cooking transforms high-altitude dining into an artful, shared celebration of flavor.
Gore Creek Drive +19704760123 https://mtnstandard.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegetarian, vegan, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, glp1, plant-based, mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests visiting Mountain for lunch appreciate the approachable midday menu and consistent flavors, noting it as a reliable choice for a casual meal with a partner. Reviewers highlight the straightforward atmosphere and steady service, praising
Menu
Starters
- Butternut Baba Ganoush - $16: lebanese root vegetable pickles, crispy shallot, tim's clearly famous pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Sea Salt Biscuit - $6: benton's country ham, pepper jelly Dietary tags: GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Warm Pimento Cheese - $18: bacon cider jam, pickled celery salad, grilled bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Beef Carne Apache - $25: bone marrow, salsa verde crema, sesame chili dressing, corn tostadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Mozzarella Sticks - $22: green onion, pecorino, shrimp & cali sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Grilled Octopus - $23: chivo blanco beans, ham hock, grilled avocado, red-eye peanut salsa macha Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creole BBQ Shrimp - $24: argentine red shrimp, old bay worcestershire butter, mountain standard cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Roasted Tomato & Chorizo Soup - $14: nduja crumble, umbrian olive oil Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Raw Bar
- Bloody Hilario Oyster Shooter - $10: del maguey mezcal, charred tomato, tomolive, dill
- Oysters On The Half Shell - $30: daily selection, 1/2 dozen Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loch Etive Steelhead Crudo - $23: coconut green goddess, yuzu, jalapeno, sesame puffed rice, cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Carpaccio - $24: whipped tonnato sauce, caper berries, smoked salt, marinated celery, yukon gold chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Sturgeon Caviar - $85: smoked egg jam, dill pickle potato chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Standard Wedge - $19: crispy prosciutto, maytag blue, puffed farro, avocado Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $18: grilled avocado sikil pak, pickled onion, frisee, cilantro, lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Simple Greens - $13: buttercrunch farm's lettuce, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rotisserie Chicken Salad - $29: buffalo mozzarella, pickled asian pear, vidalia onions, pistachio caesar-ish dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Blackened Rainbow Trout - $30: andouille & collard greens gumbo, carolina gold rice, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Grilled Baby Back Ribs - $26: miso tare glaze, sesame sweet potato puree, charred bok choy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Fired Pork Chop - $54: italian couscous, green onion, pecorino, cauliflower chow chow, mustard jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cobia - $43: pineapple coconut curry, bok choy, charred pineapple, fresno chilis Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rotisserie Piri Piri Chicken - $37: smashed steak fries, poppy seed yogurt, green onion Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Corned Pork Shank - $49: gruyere potato puree, cabbage, green apple, puffed faro, caraway vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angus Hanger Steak - $52: mushroom & green bean casserole, grilled greens, black garlic glace, aged balsamic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Diavolo - $41: argentine shrimp, mussels, chili butter, artichokes, taleggio polenta, nduja crumble Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Whole Rainbow Trout Bo Ssam - $75: bibb lettuce, soft herbs, pineapple nuoc cham, hot sauce butter, blue cornbread, anson mills beans n' rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catch of the Day: market inspired preparation Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Big Boy Black Angus Reserve Steak: rotating, large format, wood grilled, beefy short loin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Lamb Sausage Gyro - $23: wood grilled broccolini, cauliflower hummus, pomegranate pistachio relish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Porchetta - $25: rotisserie sakura pork belly, provolone, grilled escarole, giardiniera, mustard aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Diablo v2.0 - $22: piri piri fried chicken, green onion and cabbage slaw, poppy seed mayo, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Standard Soup and Sandwich - $29: crab & manchego grilled cheese, porky tomato soup, nduja crumble Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lombardi Bros. Loin Burger - $24: pimento cheddar fondue, bacon, brioche bun, bread 'n butter pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Onion Rings - $14: bob's zippy spice, mountain standard ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Bowl O'Fries - $8: crispy, golden fries with fresh seasoning Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Wallow in the Mud Pie - $15: dark chocolate crémeux, vanilla whipped cream, candied pecans, graham cracker piggy, chocolate ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Warm Apple & Pear Crumble - $15: almond cream, maple toasted oats, candied bacon, vanilla ice cream
- Snickers Ice Cream Bar - $15: dark chocolate brownie, candied peanuts, caramel, peanut ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Custard Pie - $15: caramelized white chocolate sauce, short crust, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Rocky Mountain Root Beer - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Dreaming Tree - $12: cucumber, lime, mint Yerba Mate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fever Tree Grapefruit Soda - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fever Tree Ginger Beer - $5
- Soft Drinks - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Gingerale
- Iced Tea - $4
- Cactus Cooler - $15: cactus flower, coco lopez, orange pineapple, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Stop the Cap - $15: lyre's non-alc tequila, lime agave, fee foam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rest in Pennies - $15: tomato shrub, lemon, honey ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Oaxaxan Side Hit - $18: 400 conejo's mezcal, genepy, cilantro grove street tart cherry, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Swiss Miss - $16: ford's gin, genepe, cucumber, basil lemon, fee foam, absinthe rinse Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Rye & Tide - $18: woodfood rye, px sherry, rotisserie piña carpano sweet vermouth, tiki bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Yamnesia - $16: don julio reposado tequila, licor 43, grave street cinnamon liqueur, black walnut sweet potato, lemon, fee foam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Athena's Revenge - $17: planteray 3 star rum, st germaine grapefruit liqueur, lemon lemongrass, greek yoghurt, angostura Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tito's is Fine - $15: tito's vodka, spiced cherry, lime angostura, peychauds, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bloody Mary - $14: mythology vodka, fire charred tomatoes, tomolives, salt rim
- Standard Margarita - $16: suerte blanco tequila, grand marnier, jones family triple sec, lime, salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Old Fashioned - $15: benchmark bourbon, rich simple, angostura bitters
- S'Mo Fashioned - $15: balcones rye, cinnamon, chocolate bitte, gram cracker, marshmallow Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Sesame Street - $16: sesame infused old forester, kahlua maple syrup, salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Buena Vista Style Irish Coffee - $14: tullamore dew irish whiskey, coffee, hand-whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Carajillo - $13: licor 43, vail mountain coffee espresso
- Roadhouse Brewing Lager - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bell's Two Hearted IPA - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Telluride Redfish Ale - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Toppling Goliath Brewing Pale Ale - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Athletic N/A Lager - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Athletic Run Wild N/A IPA - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Colorado Cider Company Glider Cider - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- New Belgium 1554 Dark Ale - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Stone Brewing Delicious IPA - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Abita Andygator Doppelbock - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Telluride Pilsner - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cava Rose - $14: Pere Mata Spain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Champagne (375ml) - $45: L. Perrier | France Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pinot Grigio - $13: Terre Del Föhn - Italy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Anjou Blanc - $15: Musset Roullier - France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pinot Gris - $14: Belle Pente - Willamette, OR
- Sauv Blanc - $16: Laporte - Loire Valley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Burgundy Aligote - $16: Les Trois Rieuses Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chardonnay - $22: Jordan - Russian River Valley, CA
- Rosé - $14: Triennes - Provence, France
- Tuscan Blend - $14: Baracchi 'O'Lillo - Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Malbec - $13: High Note - Argentina
- Grenache / Syrah - $16: JL Chave Mon Couer - France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Barbera - $16: D'Alba Superiore - Italy
- Pinot Noir - $18: Lemelson - Willamette, OR
- Cabernet - $19: Bloodroot - Sonoma, CA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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