Ludwig's

4.6 (374)

$31 to $50

European

20 Vail Road, Vail, CO 81657

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Ludwig's

4.6

$31 to $50

European

Vail

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for brunch

LUDWIGS ACCEPTS TABLES ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS . WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR!

Come and enjoy breakfast and dinner(December-April) at Ludwig's Restaurant at the Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail!
Start the day off right with a bountiful European style breakfast served in the beautiful glass enclosed Ludwig’s terrace overlooking Gore Creek. End the day enjoying our creative cuisine in a truly unique and charming Bavarian setting.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European, Breakfast, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 479-5523
Website
https://sonnenalp.com/dining/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Joshua Marshall
Private party facilities
"The Stüberl" offers the privacy for that special occasion; please call the Sales Office 970-479-5522.

Location
20 Vail Road, Vail, CO 81657
Area
Vail
Cross street
W. Meadow Drive
Parking Details
Complimentary valet parking at the hotel for dining guests up to 2 hours, availability permitting.
Public transport
Vail in town bus stop in front of restaurant entrance, and minutes away from the public parking structure and transportation center.
Entertainment
Kings ClubVail’s best après ski and après dinner gathering spot is right here in the King's Club with live entertainment. Comfortable seating, a roaring fireplace, your favorite cocktail and plenty of entertainment make the King's Club the perfect spot to unwind after a day in the mountains!
Additional
Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Sonnenalp Breakfast BuffetUSD 54.00
Included in breakfast room packages. Buffet Featuring: Eggs Any Style (Scrambled, Fried, Poached, Boiled, Omelets, Benedicts) Hash Browns, Bacon, Sausage, French Toast, Waffles, Pancakes, Quiche, Blintzes, Oatmeal, Cereals, Muesli, Yogurt, Assorted Pastries & Muffins, Assorted Breads, Bagels, Fresh Fruit & Berries, Charcuterie, Cheese, and More. Included in our Buffet Breakfast: Lavazza Coffees and Ronnefeldt Tea Selections, Pasteurized Juices, Assorted Sodas

Beverages

Morning Booster

Ginger-Lemon-Cayenne
Carrot-Turmeric
Spinach-Cucumber-Apple-Lime

Cold Drinks

Fresh Squeezed JuicesUSD 14.00
Orange, Grapefruit, Carrot, Green Juice
Pasteurized Juices
Included: Orange, Apple, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Tomato, V8, Pineapple
Assorted Sodas
Included
Iced Tea
Included
Sparkling or StillUSD 6.00

Cocktails

Chandon SpritzUSD 13.00
Chandon Garden Spritz on Ice
Moscow Mule*USD 13.00
Spring 44 Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime; ask your server about seasonal mule options
Hibiscus MimosaUSD 13.00
House Hibiscus Syrup, Prosecco
Blood Orange MimosaUSD 13.00
Blood Orange Coulis, Prosecco

Hot Drinks

Lavazza Coffee
Included: Fruity Chamomile, Fresh Mint, Red Fruit, Green Dragon, Rooibos Vanilla, Verbena, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling Summer Gold
Lavazza Decaf
Included: Fruity Chamomile, Fresh Mint, Red Fruit, Green Dragon, Rooibos Vanilla, Verbena, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling Summer Gold
Espresso
Included: Fruity Chamomile, Fresh Mint, Red Fruit, Green Dragon, Rooibos Vanilla, Verbena, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling Summer Gold
Macchiato
Included: Fruity Chamomile, Fresh Mint, Red Fruit, Green Dragon, Rooibos Vanilla, Verbena, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling Summer Gold
Double Espresso
Included: Fruity Chamomile, Fresh Mint, Red Fruit, Green Dragon, Rooibos Vanilla, Verbena, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling Summer Gold
Cappuccino
Included: Fruity Chamomile, Fresh Mint, Red Fruit, Green Dragon, Rooibos Vanilla, Verbena, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling Summer Gold
Café Latte
Included: Fruity Chamomile, Fresh Mint, Red Fruit, Green Dragon, Rooibos Vanilla, Verbena, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling Summer Gold
Hot Chocolate
Included: Fruity Chamomile, Fresh Mint, Red Fruit, Green Dragon, Rooibos Vanilla, Verbena, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling Summer Gold
Ronnefeldt Loose Tea
Included: Fruity Chamomile, Fresh Mint, Red Fruit, Green Dragon, Rooibos Vanilla, Verbena, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling Summer Gold

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Ludwig's.

4.6

(374)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

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374 Reviews

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Pat Gold
Denver / Colorado9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 July 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most of the food was excellent, but the main course was overcook.
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Stan
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 May 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
OK, but not as good as previous years. Less variety in the buffet. Food is great, but value is decreasing.
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Lee
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 July 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ludwig’s is our absolute favorite breakfast/brunch spot, ever!! Every summer we bring different guests each week for a month and they love it too! Thank you for continuing the high quality of food and service!!
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Claudia
Houston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best time for Mothers Day buffet. We sat outside which was very special. David made us the very best omelette. Beautiful views, outstanding food, great ambience and attentive staff. They gave us each a beautiful rose as we left. An excellent time!
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Matt Gold
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Mother’s Day Brunch. 11 AM reservation, which is held with a deposit. Sat at 11:25. Not off to a great start. If you take money for a reservation, you need to honor the time. We were seated for 15 minutes before water was brought to the table at which point we ordered drinks. Those drinks were not brought until after we had finished all of our food, around 12:30. Plates were not cleared between courses. It was really a poor showing. The team at Ludwig’s should be ashamed for how badly the brunch was served, especially when charging the amount that they did.
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Jessica
Denver / Colorado1 review
3.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We go every year the food is still the best in the valley. The service dampened the experience this year. We were sat and after ten minutes another table next to us that was sat after got water. No one had been to our table. We asked the server for water and we waited several more minutes. We finally got up and went to the buffet. We were back eating for several minutes before our waiter finally arrived to introduce and ask for drinks. There was no bussing. Our table was getting so crowded with dishes we ended up placing them on a table next to us that had been vacated and was still full of dirty dishes and glassware. Food and ambiance was excellent.
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Lisa Gold
Berkshire21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food variety and quality were excellent. The choice s were fabulous and the staff very friendly and efficient. The omelette was really good as was the açai bowl.
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Billy Gold
Atlanta11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasant experience with friendly, attentive staff.
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Turner
Nashville2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good, the fresh orange juice was bitter and didn’t realize it wasn’t included in the buffet.
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Mary Gold
Denver / Colorado27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the buffet brunch this morning. It was the perfect setting in the atrium with the Fall colors on the trees, the food was perfectly cooked and delicious and we loved talking with our server (Rosa) from Peru. It was a delightful morning spent eating, relaxing, sipping Cappuccinos and enjoying the outdoors while sitting indoors.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European, Breakfast, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 479-5523
Website
https://sonnenalp.com/dining/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Joshua Marshall
Private party facilities
"The Stüberl" offers the privacy for that special occasion; please call the Sales Office 970-479-5522.

Location
20 Vail Road, Vail, CO 81657
Area
Vail
Cross street
W. Meadow Drive
Parking Details
Complimentary valet parking at the hotel for dining guests up to 2 hours, availability permitting.
Public transport
Vail in town bus stop in front of restaurant entrance, and minutes away from the public parking structure and transportation center.
Entertainment
Kings ClubVail’s best après ski and après dinner gathering spot is right here in the King's Club with live entertainment. Comfortable seating, a roaring fireplace, your favorite cocktail and plenty of entertainment make the King's Club the perfect spot to unwind after a day in the mountains!
Additional
Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

FAQs

Yes, families visit regularly and staff are frequently praised for being warm and attentive to children, making breakfast a particularly welcoming family option.

Sunday mornings are the go-to, guests repeatedly praise Ludwig's breakfast/brunch buffet and several reviews specifically mention visiting on Sunday or for Mother's Day in the atrium.

At breakfast and brunch Ludwig's is generous, guests describe the buffet as abundant and continually refilled, with a wide variety of options.

Yes, Ludwig's says it is open every day of the year, so it operates on public holidays; breakfast is offered daily and dinner is available seasonally (December–April).

Ludwig’s feels like a charming Bavarian hotel restaurant, a skylit atrium and glass‑walled terrace beside Gore Creek create a sunlit, cozy, elegant‑yet‑rustic dining room.

Resort casual, light, comfortable attire is appropriate; nothing formal is expected for a visit to Ludwig's.

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Ludwig's

4.6

$31 to $50

European

Vail

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Ludwig's

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Ludwig's

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Signature Buffet

Sonnenalp Breakfast BuffetUSD 54.00

Beverages

Morning Booster

Ginger-Lemon-Cayenne

Carrot-Turmeric

Spinach-Cucumber-Apple-Lime

Cold Drinks

Fresh Squeezed JuicesUSD 14.00

Pasteurized Juices

Assorted Sodas

Iced Tea

Sparkling or StillUSD 6.00

Cocktails

Chandon SpritzUSD 13.00

Moscow Mule*USD 13.00

Hibiscus MimosaUSD 13.00

Blood Orange MimosaUSD 13.00

Hot Drinks

Lavazza Coffee

Lavazza Decaf

Espresso

Macchiato

Double Espresso

Cappuccino

Café Latte

Hot Chocolate

Ronnefeldt Loose Tea

Dining areas

Additional information

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