Up The Creek – Seafood
This lively retreat balances rustic charm with culinary indulgence, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of truffle-infused gold and slow-simmered, zesty soups. The kitchen elevates comfort to an art form, serving up everything from the delicate, tropical crunch of coconut shrimp to the decadent, velvety richness of lobster-laden macaroni. It is a place where sophisticated bites like paper-thin beef carpaccio share the table with hearty, soul-warming favorites, creating a dining experience that feels both familiar and wonderfully refined.
Gore Creek Drive https://vailupthecreek.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Up The Creek
Dairy-Free at Up The Creek
Up The Creek in Vail has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Grilled Chicken, Soup of the Day (Bowl) and Add 5oz Sirloin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Up The Creek
Up The Creek in Vail has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Grilled Chicken, Soup of the Day (Bowl) and Add 5oz Sirloin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Up The Creek
Up The Creek in Vail has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad (Large), Lobster Macaroni and Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Up The Creek
Up The Creek in Vail has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Wrap, Soup of the Day (Bowl) and Crab Cakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Up The Creek
Up The Creek in Vail has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Bowl), Add Lobster and Catalina Sounds, Sauvignon Blanc (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Up The Creek
Up The Creek in Vail has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Bowl), Add Lobster and Catalina Sounds, Sauvignon Blanc (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Up The Creek
Up The Creek in Vail has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Bowl), Add Avocado and Add Lobster. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Up The Creek
Up The Creek in Vail has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Avocado, Catalina Sounds, Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) and Prisoner, Red Blend (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Up The Creek
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Garden Salad (Small) | 17.3 g | 32.8 g |
| Chicken Enchiladas | 30.3 g | 29.1 g |
| Blackened Fish Tacos | 55.4 g | 27.2 g |
| Winter Salad (Small) | 137.2 g | 24.8 g |
| Add Lobster | 0.8 g | 24.2 g |
| Catalina Sounds, Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) | 0 g | 21.6 g |
| Winter Salad (Large) | 96.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Add Trout | 30.2 g | 21.1 g |
| UTC Burger | 4.5 g | 20.7 g |
| Bison Burger | 34.2 g | 19.7 g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 0.2 g | 18 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its incredible main courses and beautiful presentation, guests consistently praise the cozy atmosphere that enhances the overall dining experience. Reviewers highlight the polite and helpful service, noting that the attentive staff provide excellent recommendations that leave diners feeling thoroughly satisfied and eager to return.
Menu
Appetizers
- Truffle Fries - $18: Parmesan Reggiano, Warm Maytag Bleu Cheese Fondue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings - $22: Celery, Carrot, Ranch or Bleu Cheese Dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $25: Coconut Panko Crust, Mango Coconut Cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Chicken Bites - $20: Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chicken, Jalapeno, Raspberry Chipotle Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- 7x Beef Carpaccio - $23: Confit Potatoes, Truffle aioli, Aged Balsamic Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Macaroni - $26: Maine Lobster, Creamy Gruyere Cheese, Cavatappi Pasta Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $25: Trio of Crab Cakes, Cabbage Slaw, Wakame, Micro Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (Cup) - $7: Tomato, Tortilla Crisp, Jack, Kaffir Lime Broth Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (Bowl) - $12: Tomato, Tortilla Crisp, Jack, Kaffir Lime Broth Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad (Small) - $9: Parmesan Reggiano, Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Gluten Free Croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad (Large) - $17: Parmesan Reggiano, Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Gluten Free Croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad (Small) - $9: Mix Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots, Cucumber, Crumbled Feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad (Large) - $17: Mix Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots, Cucumber, Crumbled Feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Salad (Small) - $9: Arugula, Goat Cheese, Roasted Butternut and Acorn Squash, Apples, Red Onion, Pomegranate, Candied Walnuts, Poppyseed Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Salad (Large) - $17: Arugula, Goat Cheese, Roasted Butternut and Acorn Squash, Apples, Red Onion, Pomegranate, Candied Walnuts, Poppyseed Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Ahi Salad - $21: Mix Greens, Green Beans, Artichoke Hearts, Carrots, Almonds, Blood Orange Vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- UTC Burger - $24: Grilled 8oz Fresh CO Ground Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $19: Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Pesto Ailoi, Ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bison Burger - $28: Hand Pressed 8oz Patty, Smoked Gouda, Bacon-Habanero Jam, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Turkey and Brie - $19: Orange Cranberry Relish, Asian Pears, Sourdough Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben - $19: Corned Beef, Swiss, Traditional Sauerkraut, Russian Dressing, Marble Rye Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $18: Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fesh Lettuce, Tomato, Whole Wheat Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Wrap - $17: Quinoa, Goat cheese, Red Onion, Cucumber, Pickles, Hummus, Tahini Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Enchiladas - $22: Chicken, House Pasilla Sauce, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Fish Tacos - $20: Blackened Cod, Grilled Pineapple Salsa, Tarragon-Cabbage Slaw, Tequila Aioli, Pepper Jack Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Short Rib - $42: Bacon-Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese, Aparagus, Cabernet Veal Reduction Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ruby Trout - $36: Lump Crab, Potato Hash, Spinach, Stone Ground Mustard Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Add Avocado - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Grilled Chicken - $12 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Trout - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Coconut Shrimp - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Add 5oz Sirloin - $19 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Salmon - $20 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Lobster - $30 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Beverages
- Marquis de Goulaine, Sancerre (Glass) - $20: France Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bottega Vinaia, Pinot Grigio (Glass) - $15: Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Catalina Sounds, Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) - $12: New Zealand Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- La Crema, Chardonnay (Glass) - $19: Russian River Valley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gruet, Sparkling Brut (Glass) - $15: New Mexico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- ZD, Pinot Noir (Glass) - $17: California Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Prisoner, Red Blend (Glass) - $22: California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Stags' Leap, Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass) - $17: Napa Valley Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Don David, Grand Reserve, Malbec (Glass) - $15: Argentina Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Taittinger, Brut, a Reims (Bottle) - $100 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Reserve Cuveé (Bottle) - $175 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Dom Perignon Brut (Bottle) - $375 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Up The Creek
- Is Up The Creek dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Up The Creek has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Grilled Chicken, Soup of the Day (Bowl) and Add 5oz Sirloin.
- What can I eat at Up The Creek on a dairy-free diet?
- Add Grilled Chicken, Soup of the Day (Bowl) and Add 5oz Sirloin carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Up The Creek have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Add Avocado and Catalina Sounds, Sauvignon Blanc (Glass).
- Is Up The Creek gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Up The Creek?
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich, at roughly 41.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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