Montauk Seafood Grill

This spot, whose motto is “where the oceans meet the mountains,” is great for the first night for guests who are staying in Lionshead area and don’t want to shuttle over to the Vail village. What they’ll quickly discover is why this place has been packed with locals and visitors for years: an excellent assortment of fresh fish at reasonable (for Vail, anyway) prices. The list from the raw bar and grilled fish change constantly, but Hawaiian ahi is a constant, with its soy-ginger vinaigrette. The crispy Rohde Island calamari, with avocado mousse and gazpacho vinaigrette, is also a perennial. A good kids’ menu is another plus.