Our Favorite Restaurants Near Avon
Local picks from your hosts · Avon, Colorado
Where we actually eat
Avon punches above its weight when it comes to dining. These are our personal go-to spots — the places we recommend to every guest. All four are within a short drive or walk from both condos.
Agave
Mexican · $$ · 1060 W Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon
A local staple right on West Beaver Creek Boulevard — steps from both condos. Agave is known for their famous margaritas and homemade flour tortillas made fresh to order. The kitchen turns out solid, authentic Mexican food, and on select evenings the place transforms into a lively nightclub with live music and dancing starting around 10pm. Great for a festive night out.
☎️ (970) 748-8666
Southside Benderz
Burgers & Sports Bar · $$ · 182 Avon Rd, Suite 208, Avon
Named “Best Burger on I-70” by Denver's Westword Magazine, Southside Benderz is the Vail Valley's biggest little bar — 25 TVs, 16 brews on tap, and a signature six-ounce Colorado Angus burger on a homemade bun with their famous 2,000 Island sauce. Happy hour runs daily with $4 drafts and burger specials. Great for game day or a casual night out with the group.
☎️ (970) 470-4730 · Open daily 11am–10pm
Northside Kitchen
Upscale American · $$$ · 20 Nottingham Rd, Avon
The best sit-down dining in Avon. Northside Kitchen serves breakfast through dinner in an elegant mountain setting on Nottingham Road — right by the lake. Known for their freshly baked donuts, Jim's Short Rib Gnocchi, and an extensive wine list of 200+ bottles. If you're cooking in most nights and want one nice dinner out, this is the spot. Pro tip: ask about their Take & Bake family meals — a great option if you want restaurant-quality food back at the condo.
☎️ (970) 949-1423 · Open daily 7am–9pm
Gondola Pizza
Pizza · $$ · 240 Chapel Pl, Suite 113, Avon
Ranked #1 restaurant in Avon on TripAdvisor, Gondola Pizza has been a local favorite since 2009. Family-owned, with dough made fresh daily and 40+ toppings including specialty gypsy-smoked pepperoni and house-made sausage. Perfect for a low-key family dinner or feeding the whole group without breaking the bank. Order ahead — it gets busy.
☎️ (970) 845-6000
Venturing Further
If you want to explore beyond Avon, both Beaver Creek Village and Vail Village are worth the short trip for a meal out:
- Beaver Creek Village — A short free shuttle ride from the Shuttle Condo. The village has a handful of restaurants and bars ranging from casual slope-side lunch spots to upscale mountain dining.
- Vail Village — About 15 minutes east on I-70. More restaurant variety, a lively pedestrian village, and great for a dinner-and-walk evening. ECO Transit runs between Avon and Vail if you'd rather not drive.
- Edwards — About 10 minutes west on I-70. A quieter local favorite with several well-regarded restaurants including Zino Ristorante for Italian and Gore Range Brewery for craft beer.
Stay in the Heart of It All
Both condos are a short walk or drive from all four restaurants above. Full kitchens mean you can cook in when you want, eat out when you don't.
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