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Bully Ranch

Name: Bully Ranch
Address: 20 Vail Rd, Vail, CO, United States, 81657
Telephone: (970) 479-5460
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

379 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Bully Ranch, a restaurant located inside the Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, is a casual dining experience that focuses on Southwestern and American food presented in a western style ambiance. The traditional fare at Bully Ranch is hearty, flavorful, and has a little bit of something for everyone.

The main staple of Bully Ranch is its selection of burgers and sandwiches, such as the 7X Colorado Wagyu burgers, the BFC - Bully Fried Chicken. The menu also offers a variety of soups and salads, as well as full entrees of ribs, fajitas and chicken pot pie.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southwest
Hours of operation
Lunch
Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Dinner
Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 479-5460
Website
https://sonnenalp.com/dining/bully-ranch/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
20 Vail Rd Vail, CO 81657
Neighborhood
Vail
Cross street
W. Meadow Drice
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking at the hotel for dining guests up to 2 hours, availability permitting.
Public transit
Vail in town bus stop in front of restaurant entrance, and minutes away from the public parking structure and transportation center.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Whipped Ricotta$17.00
Black Truffle Honey, Thyme Leaves, Grilled French Country Bread
Hawaiian Tuna Tostadas$22.00
Crispy Corn Tortilla, Salsa Brava, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro, Avocado Crema
Crispy Chicken Wings$12.00
Celery & Carrot Sticks, Buttermilk Herb Dressing; Choice of Sauce: House Made BBQ or Hot Sauce
Elk & Black Bean Chili Nachos$15.00
Avocado Sauce, Cotija Cheese, Fresno Chili, Cilantro
Signature Truffle Tots$14.00
White Truffle Oil, Red Chili Flakes, Parmesan
Tomato Bruschetta$13.00
Grilled French Country Bread, Marinated Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Pickled Shallots, Lemon Ricotta

Soup

Creamy Tomato Cheddar
Cheddar Cheese, Scallions
- Cup$9.00
- Bowl$11.00
Chilled Olathe Corn
Pickled Corn Kerns, Green Onion, Chili Oil
- Cup$9.00
- Bowl$11.00
ELK & Black Bean Chili
Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese, Scallions
- Cup$9.00
- Bowl$11.00

Salads

Roasted Peach$18.00
Buffalo Mozzarella, Crisp Prosciutto, Knapp Farms Micro Arugula, Honey Mustard Dressing
Romaine Caesar$12.00
Pecorino Cheese, Spanish Anchovies, Focaccia Crouton
Green Kale & Quinoa$16.00
Blueberries, Toasted Almonds, Dried Cranberries, Parmesan, Shaved Apples, Citrus Dressing
Beet & Burrata$20.00
Roasted Golden Beets, Candied Pecans, Frisée, Citrus, Aged Sherry Dressing

Add Protein

Atlantic Salmon*$12.00
Chicken Breast*$8.00
Jumbo Shrimp (3)$12.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

All Burgers & Sandwiches Come with Choice of Side!

Peak Burger*
Portobello Mushroom, Swiss Cheese, Rocket Greens White Truffle Oil, Roasted Garlic Aioli
- Choose Chicken$18.00
- 7x Wagyu$22.00
- Buffalo$24.00
- Impossible$19.00
Bully Bourbon Burger*
Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Frying Pan Peppered Bacon, Sautéed Onions, House-Made Bourbon Glaze
- Choose Chicken$18.00
- 7x Wagyu$22.00
- Buffalo$24.00
- Impossible$19.00
Black Angus Beef Sandwich$23.00
Shaved Beef Ribeye, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, Remoulade Sauce, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Provolone
BFC - Bully Fried Chicken$21.00
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Slaw, Dill Pickles, Hot Honey Glaze, Roasted Garlic Aioli
Tempura Softshell Crab Sandwich$23.00
Granny Smith Apple & Broccoli Slaw, Lemon Caper Sauce, Seasonal Greens

Mains

Dry Aged Buffalo Steak*
Trumpet Mushroom, Green Jumbo Asparagus, Crispy Onions; Choice of Sauce: House made J-1 Sauce or Chimichurri
- 12oz New York Strip$52.00
- 8oz New York Strip$35.00
Baby Back Ribs$26.00
Stranahan's Whiskey BBQ Glazed Baby Back Ribs, Broccoli Slaw, Seasoned Steak Fries
Frontier Farms Rainbow Trout*$32.00
Raw Salsa Verde, Warm Vegetable Salad, Fingerling Potato Chips
Grilled Curry Prawns$33.00
Mango Chili Salsa, Organic Ginger Quinoa, Knapp Farms Micro Coriander
Elk & Barolo Bolognese$28.00
San Marzano Tomatoes, Cavatappi Pasta, Burrata Cheese
Stone Oven Baked Vegan Meatballs$25.00
San Marzano Tomatoes, Lemon Gremolata, Herbed Bread Crumbs, Grilled Flatbread

Flatbreads

Prosciutto & Goat Cheese$15.00
Haystack Peppered Goat Cheese, California Figs, 10-Year Aged Balsamic, Rosemary
Confit Jidori Chicken$16.00
Parmesan Cream Sauce, Spinach, Pepperoncini, Toasted Pine Nuts
Traditional Margarita$15.00
Hot House Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Garden Basil, San Marzano Tomatoes

Choice of Sides

Sides not included in entrées

French Fries
Coleslaw
Truffle Tots
Broccolini
Creamy Tomato Cheddar Soup
Kale & Quinoa Salad
Add $5
Caesar Salad
Add $5
Fruit
Add $8

What 379 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Mountains
Great for Lunch

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JohnC
Phoenix
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have eaten here many times and the quality remains good
TP
TimP
Denver
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
very good atmosphere, very good and personable service, food great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was great, food was great, some items were a little pricey, like truffle tots…..for $16 described as, with truffle oil, red chili flakes and Parmesan cheese. None of that was present on our order, couldn’t even taste the truffle oil, they were like regular ore ida tater tots. That was the only thing that was disappointing with our food. Mudslides we’re great, tuna tostados, tomato cheddar soup, burger (27.00) steak, key lime cheesecake were all delicious!! Tables were too close together to enjoy an intimate/personal conversation and they let a dog in, that sat on the floor between us and the people next to us. He smelt like a wet dog, really surprised that was allowed. However, we really enjoyed our date night.
JD
JenniferD
Minneapolis
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful restaurant. Very glad that it was open as not many restaurants were during the time the mountain shuts down.
SH
ScottH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service all around waiter was super attentive I never saw the bottom of my glass
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Waygu burgers are AMAZING! Great truffle fries as well!
EG
EllieG
Denver
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food!
WW
WWp3
Denver
65 reviews
vip
4.0
65 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Bully Ranch is a place with good ambiance in a mountain/western theme. their burgers are to thick to eat by hand but exceptional. Fries are excellent as well. It is casual and was very pleasant the other night. When full it can be very noisy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visited Vail during Easter holiday. Heard about Bully Ranch and decided to try it. Made a reservation earlier in the day for a table at dinner time. Make reservations!! Server Diego was very professional and had good recommendations. Excellent meal and experience! I highly recommend Bully Ranch.
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TimW
Denver
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience4
I normally love Bully Ranch and have been there many times. I've usually only had mudslides, burgers, and/or appetizers, but last evening we decided to share a $54 steak....which ruined our experience. It was about 1/3 gristle and was tough and barely chewable. Maybe it was just an off night, but that experience kind of ruined my impression of Bully Ranch. If you want a good steak... go to Chop House.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excelente ambiente
S
Scooter
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the trout and it was excellent. Prepared in a salsa verde, it was delicious. My wife had the prawns and they were delightful as well. I usually get the burgers as they have one of the best in the valley, but I was pleasantly surprised with the trout and will certainly have it again.
LP
LadyPurple
Birmingham
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Like most places in the hospitality industry, Bully Ranch is short-staffed and working very hard to keep up with its steady stream of mountain diners. Our hosts and server maintained their gracious demeanors in spite of rude, impatient guests ahead of us. We enjoyed watching items being prepared in the wood-fired oven nearby, including my partner's meatballs, along with the very busy bartender concocting beautiful beverages in rapid succession! A "medium" burger was rather red for my taste, but easy enough to order medium-well next time. The one disappointing surprise was how meager the "strip" of key lime cheesecake was. We'll skip it next time. Other menu items await sampling on a future visit ...
MR
MaryR
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
This stylish restaurant provides its guests with a sophisticated yet friendly dining experience. Bully Ranch is a moderately priced restaurant that offers a good variety of American food menu choices for every member of the family. The food overall is average to good, although the prices are a tiny bit high for the value. The service is excellent and the staff are very personable. The location is convenient. This is a decent restaurant choice, but would not be my first choice in Vail.
W
Wiltondiner
New York Area
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The service was good but the food unremarkable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Good but more expensive for less food than before. Kinda tricky b/c before it was “half rack ribs for $28 and full rack for $34” now it just says “baby back ribs $34” and it’s smaller than a half rack. Seems cheap and sly. Service was good.
KC
KatyC
New York Area
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening. Service impeccable. Spicy margarita was amazing. Nachos and wings delicious. Prawns, burgers and salmon sandwich fantastic. Would definitely recommend. Good value for money too.
a
anastasiaw
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great bar and dinner spot. Excellent burgers for the guys and the truffle tots are our staple!
JJ
JamesJ
Pittsburgh
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience1
Disappointing table since walk ins received better located tables. We sat near a table of 24 men who were unbearably loud. The other option was a table for 5 (our reservation was for 4) in the middle of the room! Neither table was appropriate.
GP
GreggP
Orlando
56 reviews
vip
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very solid option in the Village for a casual dinner. Excellent food and service.
AM
AngM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Burgers were really good…huge! They have GF buns. Kale salad was delicious. Truffle tots were best I’ve ever had!
DK
DawnK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and delicious burgers. We would definitely go back again!
TN
TiffanyN
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, and fun atmosphere. Casual and easy with a full bar.
MG
MariaG
Denver
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience2
Noise level was too high. Closed and heavy environment to eat. It wasn’t a nice relaxing moment…. Even though food was very good it was hard to enjoy the moment
A
Andrew
Hawaii
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall4food3service2ambience3
Service needs improvement. Slow and not attentive.
JB
JuleBK
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and perfect service. Would definitely return.
KL
KathyL
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Food was good! Booked a reservation for 2 tried to change it to 3 and all I could get was a recording with a full voice mail. We showed up early for a 6pm reservation and they did accommodate us however it would have been nice to know ahead of time.
LV
LoriV
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this restaurant! We had an amazing Buffalo burger and the truffle tots were delicious and unique! Since we are now in our 60’s we can’t consume the portions in most restaurants, splitting the entree was plenty for us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
My wife and I have enjoyed this place for more than a decade. Wonderful ambiance and good food. You can’t beat the tall German draft beers and my wife loves the mudslides! Sit for a pre-dinner drink next door at the Kings Club and tell the Bully Ranchhost to text you when your table is ready. Overall, this was once again a great experience for us. Be prepared that they, like everywhere else in Vail, is short staffed. Expect longer wait times.
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Lindyhop
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Bully Ranch was always a regular when we came into town with family. It was not s fancy place but a place we could walk in and get a burger, fish tacos, ribs or great salad for a reasonable price. Sad to say it has joined the rest of Vail making it more and more difficult to have a reasonable family meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The services was prompt, friendly, and helpful. The food was delicious, good value, and great quality.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Loved the food and service! Only thing I would change is the lighting in the dining room. It’s much too bright for a mountain dinner experience. Overall still 5/5, thank you! We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Our steak was over cooked and low quality for the price. We informed the waiter of the issue and he seemed unbothered and just took it back. We were unimpressed by the restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience3
Small themed restaurant - casual fare, burgers & flatbreads. The lighting was too bright! Good drinks.
L
Laura
St. Louis
18 reviews
vip
2.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience2
Overall it was “fine” but not worth the price or the hassle to be treated rudely by the hostess. We arrived a few minutes early for our reservation for 4 and was told we would have to wait as there were some tables not quite finished. But they seated a weak in family of 4 right in front of us. The hostess was obnoxious when I mentioned this as What’s the point of having a reservation. We were seated at a round table of 6 right by the bar so not only was the table too large for us to sit around just the 4 of us so we couldn’t even talk to each other but the bar was loud and it was very hard to have a conversation. The server was nice but always in a rush and our salads came out before we ever got our drink order which we had to ask for a few times. The food was good for the meals that came out done as ordered but the salmon was over cooked and a med-rare burger came out well done. The ribs were great as was the elk chili. Overall we ate but there are too many restaurants in Vail and this is not one we plan to revisit nor do we recommend. Too pricey with rude staff for mediocre.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you to Polo the manager and Katie our server for an excellent experience!
TW
TimW
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a wonderful place. The food was prepared well and staff extremely I’ve. The ambiance is attractive and seating comfortable. We are going back.
VV
VVIP
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant in Vail. If you adjust for value, UNBEATABLE. Portion sizes, very generous and shareable.
FB
FrankB
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent menu and the Tomato Cheddar Soup was the best ever. Great selection of German beers, which I amply sampled. Will be going back in the summer for some outside dining.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
We had the worst experience ever! Our reservation was at 8:30. When we arrive the hostess told us that our table will be ready in 15 minutes but she told us to wait in the hotel so she locked us down because the hotel does not have an entrance to the restaurant only an exit. So 15 minutes later we had to walk through the snow to go back and when we arrive we had to wait 20 more minutes until I told them that I was going to complain. That is when everybody moved and gave us a table. Work and travel people were just tired and didn’t care about customer service anymore. They were leaving that week. Awful experience.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bully Ranch offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 479-5460.

Bully Ranch is rated 4.5 stars by 379 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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20 Vail Rd Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

Cross street
W. Meadow Drice
Neighborhood
Vail
Hours of operation
Lunch
Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Dinner
Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southwest
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking at the hotel for dining guests up to 2 hours, availability permitting.
Public transit
Vail in town bus stop in front of restaurant entrance, and minutes away from the public parking structure and transportation center.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://sonnenalp.com/dining/bully-ranch/
Phone number
(970) 479-5460

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Bully Ranch

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

Peak Burger

Truffle Tots

Caesar Salad

Bully Beginnings

Whipped Ricotta$17.00

Hawaiian Tuna Tostadas$22.00

Crispy Chicken Wings$12.00

Elk & Black Bean Chili Nachos$15.00

Signature Truffle Tots$14.00

Tomato Bruschetta$13.00

Soup

Creamy Tomato Cheddar

Chilled Olathe Corn

ELK & Black Bean Chili

Salads

Roasted Peach$18.00

Romaine Caesar$12.00

Green Kale & Quinoa$16.00

Beet & Burrata$20.00

Add Protein

Atlantic Salmon*$12.00

Chicken Breast*$8.00

Jumbo Shrimp (3)$12.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Peak Burger*

Bully Bourbon Burger*

Black Angus Beef Sandwich$23.00

BFC - Bully Fried Chicken$21.00

Tempura Softshell Crab Sandwich$23.00

Mains

Dry Aged Buffalo Steak*

Baby Back Ribs$26.00

Frontier Farms Rainbow Trout*$32.00

Grilled Curry Prawns$33.00

Elk & Barolo Bolognese$28.00

Stone Oven Baked Vegan Meatballs$25.00

Flatbreads

Prosciutto & Goat Cheese$15.00

Confit Jidori Chicken$16.00

Traditional Margarita$15.00

Choice of Sides

French Fries

Coleslaw

Truffle Tots

Broccolini

Creamy Tomato Cheddar Soup

Kale & Quinoa Salad

Caesar Salad

Fruit

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