We choose this restaurant based on recommendation of locals. We were so pleased. Recommend the chicken tortilla soup. A must in Vail.

You never know what you are going to get in Vail, but my husband and I had dinner at Up the Creek last week and we were very pleased with the food and the service. He started with the Truffle Fries which I had heard were great and indeed they are delicious. It's a huge portion and very rich, but... More

The river view is great and so is the food. I love their lamb chops. Even when the place is busy, the service is good.

I have eaten at Up the Creek probably 7 times in 10 years. It was always a stable, consistent meal with a great view. Not this year. This year, the food was pretentious, and not even very good. I felt they were trying to compete with the great names in this town -- and that they ain't. What are they... More

This is a very good restaurant it our go to place, always busy. Food is imaginative and well prepared. Not cheap but not a rip off. Anything from special or menu lunch or dinner. View on the Gore creek is relaxing.

This restaurant has an excellent location sitting on the river in the village of Vail. We heard about the great game meat they offered and thought we should give it a try and pair it with some excellent Carte Blanc Vineyards wine. We were blown away by the fantastic service and the unbelievable choices that the menu offered. Two of... More

We had a lovely meal here, but I felt it was a little pricey for what was decent, although not knock-your-socks-off food. I had elk, a first for me, which was beautifully cooked, but it was served with a risotto which was very rich, I simply couldn't finish it. The portions were unnecessarily large - not a substitute for quality... More

Go for the short ribs Tender enough to eat with a fork. Tortia soup good and. Great view of the creek. Reasonably priced for vail

We enjoyed a lovely dinner, with wine and dessert but its always pricier in Vail. The service was lovely.