Choose your own adventure at Deca + Bol in Vail
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Deca + Bol is a place where you can choose your own adventure: savor exciting, American-inspired cuisine or toss bowling balls with friends in a hip lounge setting — or do both at the same time. While Bol’s 10 bowling lanes are a playful component of this space, Deca is a culinary destination in its own right, known for inventive cocktails, flavor-packed shareables and sumptuous entrées.
Begin your experience in Deca’s sleek dining area that offers seating ranging from cozy, circular booths to tall chairs running the length of an elongated bar counter. For cocktail lovers, the list of house creations is stacked with originals that sip easy alongside shareable plates including tenderloin tartare, beef empanadas and lamb lollipops — a tender, lip-smacking standout that arrives beautifully plated, adorned with crispy jalapeños and doused in chimichurri and demi-glace sauces.
With flatbreads and sandwiches also on the menu, it’s possible to continue snacking throughout the evening, but the braised short rib entrée is top choice for those who want to slow down and relish an array of lively flavors. Truffled-parmesan mashed potatoes, miso-glazed heirloom carrots and acorn squash, wasabi crème fraîche, furikake and crispy shallots mingle with this plate’s beefy centerpiece, making every bite above and beyond the norm.
Salads, fish and vegetarian entrée options are available to meet the full variety of appetites—and are equally sure to showcase the creativity that defines Deca’s menu this winter.
“Our chefs are doing a great job consistently designing and executing a standout dining experience that’s on par with other top restaurants in Vail Village,” Deca + Bol Manager Josh Addelson said. “We take reservations well in advance, but for those on a shorter timeframe or with larger groups, it’s always worth checking in with us to see if we have space available.”
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With dedicated events staff in house to facilitate bookings for parties, corporate groups and special occasions, you’ve got another reason to celebrate at Deca + Bol. Just steps away from Vail’s Solaris Ice Rink, its prime location makes it possible to enjoy a drink or dine in the heart of the action when ice skating shows, concerts and other events are underway.
No matter what adventurous option you choose for your experience at Deca + Bol, one thing is certain: there’s always dessert, which includes dessert drinks. Order the Hot Off the Press from the drinks menu to sip from your own mini French press creation, a toddy-like concoction that includes Buffalo Trace bourbon, jasmine tea, spiced pear liqueur and maple syrup. Pair this soothing nightcap with the banana bread pudding that’s served topped with Nutella gelato and drizzled with chocolate sauce. This dessert is generously sized and perfect for sharing — as long as you don’t mind fighting for the last bite.
