Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Sonnenalp in Vail
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Immerse yourself in New Year’s Eve in Vail, Colorado, where the snow-covered peaks, cozy lodges and the vibrant energy of Vail Village set the stage for an unforgettable night. At the Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, we invite you to toast to the New Year with a luxurious dinner, live festivities and mountain-village charm.
Vail Colorado New Year’s Eve Dinner at the Sonnenalp Restaurant
Join us at Ludwig’s Restaurant at the Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail for our New Year’s Eve buffet/dinner. Featuring two seatings: The first seating is for early evening for families, and the second, late seating is for those staying up to welcome the New Year in Vail.
The menu features: seafood station, carving stations, desserts, live cooking, and alpine elegance. By choosing our Vail New Year’s Eve dinner, you’re in the heart of Vail Village, steps away from the fireworks and torchlight parade.
Book your Vail New Year’s Eve dinner early as availability is limited.
FIRST SEATING
5:30 | 5:45 | 6:00 PM
$225 Adults | $70 Children (5-12 yrs old)
SECOND SEATING
9:00 | 9:15 | 9:30 PM
$350 Adults | $70 Children (5-12 yrs old)
Pricing excludes tax & gratuity
FOR RESERVATIONS: 970-479-5429 / concierge@sonnenalp.com
New Year’s Eve Buffet Menu
Soup & Salads
DIY Salad Bar - Artisan Greens, Arugula, Spinach, Cucumber, Cured Tomatoes, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Lemon Dressing, Honey Mustard Dressing
Frisée Salad Smoked Bacon, Hardboiled Egg, Shaved Red Onion, Sherry Dressing
Roasted Beet Salad Pomegranate, Candied Pecan, Honey Mustard Dressing, Haystack Goat Cheese
Winter Chickpea Salad - Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Dried Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds, Lemon Basil Dressing
Winter Vegetable & Lentil Soup Basil Pesto
Maine Lobster & Brandy Bisque Truffle Oil
Artisan Cheese, Meat & Bread Display
Regional & European Cheese & Meats
Chutneys, Grapes, Dried Fruits, Crackers, Assorted Breads, Whipped Butter, Cured Tomato & Goat Cheese Butter, Black Pepper Butter, Avocado Oil, Pumpkin Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Seafood Station
Chardonnay Poached Prawns, Snow Crab Claws, Crab Legs, Fresh Oysters, Marinated Scallops, Thai Style Seafood Salad, Shallot Pepper Mignonette, Bloody Mary Sauce, Thai Chili Sauce, Cocktail Sauce, Lemons, Tabasco
Carving Station Chef Attendant
Ancho Espresso Rubbed Piedmontese Beef Tomahawk - Black Truffle & Porcini Jus, Creamy Horseradish, Sea Salt
Chimichurri Crusted Colorado Lamb Racks Port-Blackberry Jus, Mint Jelly, Mustard Crust
Platters
Tuna Tataki wTruffle Yuzu Emulsion, Avocado Puree , Peak Farm Micro Coriander
Dill Cured Atlantic Salmon - Horseradish Cream, Pickled Onions, Arugula
Peppered Beef Carpaccio Arugula, Parmesan, Truffle Crème Fraîche
Smoked Duck - Cherry Chutney, Toasted Coriander, Pea Tendril
Mini Features
Maine Lobster Salad - Champagne Jelly, Cucumber Salsa
Tuna Poke - Wakame Salad, Crispy Won Ton, Spice Marinade
Smoked Rainbow Trout - Blini, Caviar, Crème Fraîche
Brandy & Sage Pâté Focaccia, Shaved Parmesan
Shrimp Salad - Avocado Cream, Jalapeño, Cilantro – Served in a cone
Szechuan Chili Chicken Salad
Table Side Passed
Saffron & Shrimp Risotto - Citrus Garlic Gremolata - Served in Parmesan Wheel
Bountiful Harvest
Crispy Skinned Arctic Char - Citrus Crab Butter Sauce, Capisum
Barolo Wine Braised Buffalo & Potato Gnocchi - Thyme Pecorino Crumble
Main Lobster Pot Pie - Tarragon Lobster Sauce, Winter Root Vegetable, Puff Pastry
Winter Pear & Gorgonzola Cheese Ravioli Pickled Red Onion, Brandy Cream Sauce
Fingerling Potatoes - Duck Fat, Rosemary, Parmesan
Roasted Cauliflower & Black Truffle Gratin
Glazed Heirloom Carrots - Pearl Onion, Honey Cumin Glaze
Desserts
Chef Irma’s Assorted Mini Desserts
Cotton Candy Machine
Ice Cream Station