Big Bear Bistro

01/21/2026

SAVE THE BEAR! SAVE THE COW! SAVE THE LION!

We don’t want our local establishments going extinct! Big Bear Bistro, Blue Cow, and The Red Lion -Vail are all at risk of losing their spot in our local ecosystem. Virtually attend the Town of Vail’s Design Review Board meeting today at 2pm to voice your opinions to help save these locally owned restaurants.

https://vail.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xAPRvXH9S7qy9hu8Xr-Zjw #/registrationy t

Meeting of the Town of Vail Design Review Board

12/20/2025

Best sandwich date in Vail?! We think yes!! Be sure to join us for Après all season long!!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from the team at the Big Bear Bistro!

09/22/2023

Seriously, could this egg salad sandwich LOOK any more fresh & delicious!?

07/03/2023

We sure appreciate the shout-out from the great team at Taste of Vail - always so fun to participate and we appreciate their support!

Taste of Vail Restaurant Spotlight: Big Bear Bistro

Patio season is here and Big Bear Bistro is a must stop!

Owned and operated by longtime locals, and located at the top of Bridge Street just 50 yards from the fountain and just steps from Gondola One, we're proud to offer the highest quality Lavazza coffees, killer breakfasts, lunches, crepes, and apres selections, as well as a broad selection of beers, wines, juices, and teas. We offer premium, natural, single muscle meats, fresh baked daily breads, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections. We also offer catering for your next big event. From our family to yours, we put lots of love and careful attention into each item. We hope you enjoy our work as much as we enjoy bringing it to you!

📷: Big Bear Bistro

05/26/2023

Sharing the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater invitation to our Vail Valley Guest Service Staff!

Do you live in the and have a job in guest services? If so, WE NEED YOU...
To attend a complimentary at on June 5th. Doesn't sound too shabby, does it?

The Amp is hosting an informational happy hour on June 5 at 5:30pm to teach guest service staff about all of the magical things that happen here in the summer. From our Amp Summer Concert Series to our free concerts to the and more, we offer many experiences that truly heighten guests' experiences in .

Come have a beer (on us) and get to know more about The Amp and the 2023 schedule. We will raffle off a GoPro Hero 11 on-site! If you plan to attend, please RSVP via the link in our bio before June 4th.

05/13/2023

The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater schedule is CHOCK FULL of amazing performances for Summer 2023 - just check out this line up! Add in the Hot Summer Nights free concert series and you have so many opportunities to see world-class artists in the most beautiful venue in the county.

And keep in mind ordering and picking up your lawn picnic from the Big Bear Bistro - we have lots of yummy things to make your concert experience top-notch.

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Bravo Vail Vail Dance Festival Vail Village Town of Vail - Government Vail Valley Foundation

Check out The Amp’s calendar filled with concerts, dance performances, Bravo! Vail, and so much more.

05/04/2023

May the 4th be with you!

From the beer 🍺 drinking bear at the Big Bear Bistro 😂

04/08/2023

This Niman Pork slider was a huge hit this week at Thursday’s Taste of Vail event!

Vidette’s Big Bear Bistro Owner collaborated with Chef David Hsieh from Walnut Creek, California, deemed the , complete with matching logoed chef jackets!


Taste of Vail

03/14/2023

It’s Spring break and bustling in the village, so it’s rare to capture this moment of quiet frostiness!

Nothing like the quiet of early morning with a fresh layer of snow in the village ❤️❄️