Russell’s Steak & Seafood in Vail is one of these restaurants and if you know, you know. Located just over the Covered Bridge on Bridge Street, this cozy steakhouse has been a local favorite since 1989, known for prime steaks, king crab and ambience that feels more like a weekly supper club than a special-occasion splurge. Barry Eckhaus/EAT MagazineThis summer, Russell’s is leaning into that creek-side energy with an expanded focus on lunch. “Everyone knows how tricky it has become to source top-tier king crab,” DErrico said, “but Chef Jason (Bayle) is still finding the finest and people are eating them up like crazy.” It’s just one example of Bayle’s ability to incorporate bright, contemporary flavors while keeping Russell’s firmly rooted in its steakhouse DNA.