Matsuhisa Vail

4.8

1408 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Great for creative cocktails

If your desired reservation time is not available online, please call the restaurant at 970-476-6628 and press option 1 between 3:30 and 9:30 p.m. MST. Walk-in and waitlist options are available in person beginning at 4:45 p.m. daily. We do not utilize the Open Table "Notify Me" feature.

Featuring Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature new-style Japanese cuisine, Matsuhisa Vail is located in the Solaris Plaza in the heart of Vail Village. Our dining room is open from 5pm nightly. Takeout available nightly from 5-9 pm.

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s fusion cuisine draws influence from his classical training in Tokyo and his life abroad in Peru, Argentina, and around the world, showcasing signature dishes such as Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Black Cod Miso and White fish Tiradito.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Peruvian
Hours of operation
Open 7 days a week, 5:00pm to close. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Phone number
(970) 476-6628
Website
http://www.matsuhisavail.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
Private party facilities
Matsuhisa Vail can accommodate up to 200 seated inside the restaurant, and another 60 seated on the patio outside we can tent the patio for larger groups. Within the restaurant there are various private dining options, including the fireside lounge (seats 14) and a private dining room (seats 40).

Location
141 East Meadow Dr., Vail, CO 81657
Neighborhood
Vail
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking located at the Solaris entrance on Frontage Rd.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

Lobster, Shiitake, Spicy Lemon$49.00
Tuna Tataki, Matsuhisa Dressing$28.00
Shiitake Mushrooms, Spicy Lemon$7.00
Green Salad, Matsuhisa Dressing$10.00
Ceviche, Mixed Seafood$22.00
Ceviche, Lobster, Lettuce Cup$44.00
Spinach, Grilled Shrimp, Dry Miso, Parmesan$25.00
Mushrooms, Yuzu Dressing$20.00
Salmon Skin, Tosazu$16.00
Hawaiian Hearts of Palm, Jalapeno Dressing$18.00
Cucumber Sunomono$9.00
- Crab$24.00
- Shrimp or Octopus$20.00

Matsuhisa Signature Sashimi

New Style Sashimi$26.00
Beef, Tai, Salmon or Scallop
Tiradito$25.00
Tai, Octopus or Scallop
Dry Miso$27.00
Tai or Salmon
Yellowtail Jalapeno$27.00
Mustard Miso
- Salmon$27.00
- Toro$48.00

Matsuhisa Specialties

Japanese Eggplant, Sweet Miso, Sesame$13.00
Yellowtail Tataki, Yuzu-Miso$20.00
Lamb Chop$12.00
Black Cod, Sweet Miso Sea Bass$36.00
Black Truffle$46.00
Black Bean, Dry Miso or Balsamic Teriyaki Scallops$37.00
Jalapeno Salsa, Wasabi Pepper or Spicy Garlic Shrimp$36.00
Wasabi Pepper or Spicy Garlic Lobster$49.00
Wasabi Pepper or Spicy Garlic Toban-Yaki$49.00
Wild and Domestic Mushrooms$21.00
Toro (Tuna Belly)$50.00

Kushiyaki

Kushiyaki
Choice of Anticucho, Teriyaki or Wasabi Pepper Sauce
- Salmon$13.00
- Beef$14.00
- Chicken$13.00

Wagyu Beef

Wagyu Beef
A-5 Japanese. Choice of Style: Tataki or New Style
- 2 oz Minimum$14.00

Signature Tempura

Uni, Shiso, Curry, Yuzu, Soy Salt
- MP
King Crab Claw, Butter Ponzu$26.00
King Crab, Sweet Ponzu$34.00
Rock Shrimp, Butter Ponzu or Creamy Spicy$25.00

Traditional Tempura

2 pieces per order

Asparagus$4.00
Avocado$5.00
Bell Pepper$4.00
Broccoli$4.00
Carrot$3.00
Enoki$5.00
Japanese Eggplant$4.00
Kabocha Squash$3.00
Onion$4.00
Scallop$9.00
Shrimp$9.00
Shojin$12.00
Shiitake Mushroom$5.00
Sweet Potato$4.00
Tofu$4.00
White Fish$8.00

Dinners

Salmon, Wasabi Pepper or Teriyaki$32.00
Filet Mignon, Wasabi Pepper or Teriyaki$42.00
Combination Sushi or Sashimi$34.00
Premium Combination Sushi or Sashimi$52.00
Free Range Chicken, Wasabi Pepper or Teriyaki$29.00
Lamb Chops, Anticucho or Wasabi Pepper$42.00

Soups

Udon or Soba Noodles
- Chicken$17.00
- Seafood$20.00
- Tempura$18.00
Miso, Tofu and Negi$7.00
Miso, Clams, Tofu and Negi$8.00
Mushroom$7.00
Spicy Seafood$20.00

Sushi & Sashimi

2 pieces per order

Ama Ebi$12.00
raw shrimp
Alaskan King Crag$15.00
Ebi$10.00
shrimp
Hamachi$10.00
yellowtail
Hotate$10.00
scallop
Ikura$10.00
salmon roe
Kampachi$13.00
Japanese amberjack
Kani$13.00
snow crab
Maguro
tuna
- MP
Maguro Tataki$11.00
seared tuna
Shake$10.00
salmon
Smoked Salmon$9.00
Tai$12.00
Japanese snapper
Tako$10.00
octopus
Tamago$7.00
omelette
Toro
tuna belly
- MP
Uni
sea urchin
- MP
Unagi$10.00
fresh water eel
Uzura$2.00
quail egg
Hon Wasabi$8.00
fresh wasabi

Sushi Rolls

6 pieces per order

California$13.00
Eel$10.00
House Special$15.00
Kappa$6.00
cucumber
Lobster$20.00
Negihama$11.00
Negitoro$18.00
Salmon Skin$11.00
Shrimp Tempura$14.00
Soft Shell Crab$14.00
Spicy Scallop$12.00
Spicy Tuna$11.00
Tekka$10.00
tuna
Tuna and Asparagus$11.00
Vegetable$11.00
Yellowtail and Okra$11.00
Soy Paper$3.00

Desserts

Nobu Style Shaved Ice$13.00
Bento Box$15.00
Chocolate Lava Cake, Green Tea Ice Cream, Berries
Mochi Ice Cream
- 3pcs$12.00
Fruit Plate$11.00
Chef's Selection

Wines by the Glass

Champagne & Sparkling

Sparkling

Pierre Sparr Cremant d'Alsace - Alsace, France
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00

Champagne

D. Chaput 'Mesogee' – Champagne, France
- Glass$24.00
- Bottle$96.00
Laurent Perrier 'Rose' – Champagne, France
- Glass$33.00
- Bottle$132.00

White Wines

Chardonnay

F. Carillon, Puligny Montrachet, Burgundy, France 2017
- Glass$30.00
- Bottle$120.00
Savary 'Vielle Vignes', Chablis, France 2018
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00
Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, California 2017
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Sabathi, Styria, Austria 2017
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00

Pinot Gris

Friedrich Becker, Pfalz, Germany 2017
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$52.00

Gruner Veltliner

Brundlmayer 'Cuvée Colorado', Kamptal, Austria 2018
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00

Riesling

Bassermann Jordan, Pfalz, Germany 2018
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00

Rose Wines

Sciaccarellu / Niellucio / Grenache

Clos Canarelli, Corse Figari, Corsica, France 2017
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00

Red Wines

Pinot Noir

Chateau Marsannay, Burgundy, France 2015
- Glass$30.00
- Bottle$120.00
August West, Russian River Valley 2017
- Glass$18.00
- Bottle$72.00
Walter Scott, 'La Combe Verte' Willamette Valley 2018
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00

Cabernet

Hall, Napa Valley
- Glass$25.00
- Bottle$100.00

Tempranillo

El Cote de Imaz 'Reserva' Rioja, Spain 2014
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00

Super Tuscan

Lucente, Tuscany, Italy 2016
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00

Sommelier Picks

Riesling, Loimer 'Seeberg' Kamptal, Austria 2015
- Glass$28.00
- Bottle$112.00
Syrah, J.l. Chave, St. Joseph, Rhone 2015
- Glass$30.00
- Bottle$120.00

Cocktails

Matsutini$16.00
Hangar One Vodka, Nobu Soju, Passion Fruit, Japanese Yuzu, Champagne
The Gardener$16.00
Sip Smith Gin -or- Corazón Tequila, Serrano Pepper, Cilantro, Ginger, Fresh Lime
- Illegal Mezcal Reposado Gardener$20.00
- Nobu's Favorite Don Julio 1942 Añejo$32.00
Mountain Sour$14.00
Knob Creek Rye Whiskey, Cardamom, Lemongrass Lime, Aquafaba
Peruvian Margarita$14.00
Corazón Reposado Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, House Infused Peruvian Pepper Agave
Wink$15.00
Aperol, Ramazzotti, Aquavit 'danish', Falernum, Lemon
Raspberry & CO Mocktail$8.00
Raspberries, Ginger Shrub, Yuzu

Matsuhisa Vail Premium Sake Selection

Sake contains no sulfites and is gluten-free "All Matsuhisa Sakes are Dry & Vegan"

Cold Sake

Hikari-Junmai Dai-Ginjo Centrifuged
Umami, White Flowers, Melon, Elderflower
- Glass$70.00
- Small Bamboo$140.00
- Large Bamboo$280.00
- Bottle (720ml)$670.00
Nobu Yk35 Dai-Ginjo Enshibunri
Centrifuged YK 35, The Best Expression of YK 35
- Glass$50.00
- Small Bamboo$90.00
- Largebamboo$180.00
- Bottle (720ml)$395.00
Nobu Yk35 Dai-Ginjo
Delicate, Melon, Grapefruit
- Glass$30.00
- Small Bamboo$60.00
- Large Bamboo$120.00
- Bottle (720ml)$225.00
- Bottle (1.8 Lit)$595.00
Nobu Tk40 Dai-Ginjo
Silky Texture, Complex, Rich
- Glass$20.00
- Small Bamboo$40.00
- Large Bamboo$80.00
- Bottle (720ml)$125.00
- Bottle (1.8 Lit)$350.00
Nobu Junmai Dai-Ginjo
Full Bodied, Hints of Vanilla
- Glass$15.00
- Small Bamboo$30.00
- Large Bamboo$60.00
- Bottle (720ml)$100.00
- Bottle (1.8 Lit)$285.00
Hokusetsu Dai-Ginjo
Rich, Rustic, Balanced
- Glass$13.00
- Small Bamboo$25.00
- Large Bamboo$50.00
- Bottle (1.8 Lit)$250.00
Junmai Ginjo '71'
Medium Body, Complex, Fruity, Bright Finish
- Glass$11.00
- Small Bamboo$22.00
- Large Bamboo$44.00
- Bottle (1.8 Lit)$215.00
Music-Aged Onigoroshi
Earthy, Minerally, Nutty, Aged to Classical Music
- Glass$10.00
- Small Bamboo$20.00
- Large Bamboo$40.00
- Bottle (1.8 Lit)$225.00
Demon Slayer-Onigoroshi
Crisp and Extra Dry
- Glass$8.00
- Small Bamboo$15.00
- Large Bamboo$30.00
- Bottle (1.8 Lit)$150.00
Nigori-Unfiltered
Elegant with a Lot of Fruit Aromas and Clean Taste
- Bottle (500ml)$50.00

Warm Sake

Dai-Ginjo
Rich, Rustic, Balanced
- Small Caraf$25.00
- Large Carafe$50.00
Junmai
Semi-Dry and Mellow
- Small Carafe$15.00
- Large Carafe$30.00

Beer

Drafts

Kirin, Lager, Japan$7.00
Ska Brewing, Red Ale, Durango, Colorado$7.00
Weihenstephan, Wheat Ale, Germany$8.00
Denver Beer Co, Incredible Pedal IPA$8.00

Japanese Bottled Beer

Sapporo, Lager, Japan
- Small$7.00
- Large$12.00
Asahi, Super Dry, Lager, Japan$6.00
Hitachino, Yuzu Lager, Japan$15.00
Kiring Light, Lager, Japan$7.00

Domestic Bottled Beer

Budweiser$5.00
Bud Light$5.00

Non-Alcohol Bottles

Clausthaler, Lager, Germany$6.00

What 1,408 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Japanese
Mountains
Hot spot
Mountains
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matsuhisa Vail is a culinary gem that consistently delivers "incredible" dining experiences. With standout dishes like black miso cod and amberjack sashimi, the menu is "creative" and "delicious." Guests appreciate the "attentive" service and enjoy stunning views of Vail's ski slopes. It's a must-visit for exquisite Japanese-Peruvian cuisine in an elegant setting.

1,408 Reviews

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Amanda
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite Japanese restaurant in the world. Highly recommend all of these items. It is a perfect balance of cold and warm and the progression is great. Yellowtail jalapeño Oysters Nobu salsa Cucumber Sunomono salad Miso soup Black cod lettuce cups Octopus, King Crab and Yellowtail nigiri sushi Grilled cauliflower with jalapeño Miyazaki Wagyu beef Tuesday we just walked in and sat at the bar. You need to start lining up if you walk in at 4:30 and you either get last minute cancelled tables, bar, or sushi bar. Otherwise you have to wait for the second turn. For reservations on Christmas we were thankfully in Paris so the timezone was manageable, because reservations open up at midnight of the timezone the restaurant is in. Likely to sell out quickly on the weekends or peak season. Hope this helps!
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Eric
VIP
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely perfect service and food . I highly recommend
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Monterrey
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Servicio y comida súper recomendado, mucha gente por temporada alta pero buen servicio
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Eric
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Matsuhisa continues to be a crown jewel in a valley of fantastic restaurants. The food is always exceptional with a variety of options to please all palates. The drink menu provides a number of tasty sakes, wines and cocktails. The service is friendly, helpful and attentive. I highly recommend to anybody who is looking for fine dining in Vail.
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Mary
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good sushi. Good service Loud noise. Hard to find
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Taylor
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
After doing Omakase on two separate occasions. I was pleasantly surprised by the service and overall knowledge of staff. However, the two stars overall is due to the quality of fish used. The tuna belly fat and blue fin had a an older texture and flavor. Maybe it was frozen for a long period of time. Also they served me Toro when I ordered Otoro but hey it’s sushi vail, Colorado. Go to aspen if you expect the best. Sincerely Sushi snob
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Grace
VIP
Denver
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately, I was beyond disappointed by my experience at Matsuhisa Vail and I understand this is not the normal response from those that have dined here so I'm hoping this was just a one-off experience. I will start off by saying- the wait staff was fabulous and this review does not reflect their work. My issue lays with the food itself- its quality, flavor, and presentation. As most would, I came in with high expectations and was enthusiastic about the omakase experience. After the second of nine courses we started to feel like we were waiting for that "wow" dish. We tried to continue on to see the rest of the courses hoping they would be better. Yet they were not. I ended up feeling bored and disappointed. Not only that, but my husband and I both became ill after our meal. We were up all night getting sick. To top it off- it was our honeymoon. We called the restaurant the next day to warn the manager that something they had served the previous night was contaminated. They were incredibly short and really seemed like they didn't want to hear it. A brief condolence was offered then the call ended. Suffice to say we will not be dining here again.
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Julie
VIP
Chicago
75 reviews
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing, we will be back. Cocktail were phenomenal .
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Edward
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server Jeff Wall was top notch. Explained all the dishes. Was very attentive. And just such a nice guy. One of our favorite experiences in Vail for dining.
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Michael
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food very fresh ingredients and amazing service.
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FAQs

Matsuhisa Vail offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 476-6628.

Matsuhisa Vail is rated 4.8 stars by 1408 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

141 East Meadow Dr., Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

Neighborhood
Vail
Hours of operation
Open 7 days a week, 5:00pm to close. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Peruvian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking located at the Solaris entrance on Frontage Rd.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.matsuhisavail.com/
Phone number
(970) 476-6628
Private party facilities
Matsuhisa Vail can accommodate up to 200 seated inside the restaurant, and another 60 seated on the patio outside we can tent the patio for larger groups. Within the restaurant there are various private dining options, including the fireside lounge (seats 14) and a private dining room (seats 40).

Matsuhisa Vail

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sushi Bar Starters

Tuna Tataki, Tosazu$26.00

Salmon or Yellowtail Tartar, Caviar$29.00

Toro Tartar, Caviar$34.00

Uni Shooter

Oyster, Nobu Salsas$18.00

Spicy Tuna, Crispy Rice$24.00

Tuna Poke, Hearts of Palm$25.00

Lobster Shiitake Salad$52.00

Nobu Tacos

Kitchen Starters

Edamame, Sea Salt$8.00

Shishito Peppers$11.00

Tuna Chip, Spicy Miso$6.00

Black Cod, Lettuce Cup$8.00

Scallop, Foie Gras, Lettuce Cup$24.00

Omakase

Omakase$175.00

Salads

Lobster, Shiitake, Spicy Lemon$49.00

Tuna Tataki, Matsuhisa Dressing$28.00

Shiitake Mushrooms, Spicy Lemon$7.00

Green Salad, Matsuhisa Dressing$10.00

Ceviche, Mixed Seafood$22.00

Ceviche, Lobster, Lettuce Cup$44.00

Spinach, Grilled Shrimp, Dry Miso, Parmesan$25.00

Mushrooms, Yuzu Dressing$20.00

Salmon Skin, Tosazu$16.00

Hawaiian Hearts of Palm, Jalapeno Dressing$18.00

Cucumber Sunomono$9.00

Matsuhisa Signature Sashimi

New Style Sashimi$26.00

Tiradito$25.00

Dry Miso$27.00

Yellowtail Jalapeno$27.00

Mustard Miso

Matsuhisa Specialties

Japanese Eggplant, Sweet Miso, Sesame$13.00

Yellowtail Tataki, Yuzu-Miso$20.00

Lamb Chop$12.00

Black Cod, Sweet Miso Sea Bass$36.00

Black Truffle$46.00

Black Bean, Dry Miso or Balsamic Teriyaki Scallops$37.00

Jalapeno Salsa, Wasabi Pepper or Spicy Garlic Shrimp$36.00

Wasabi Pepper or Spicy Garlic Lobster$49.00

Wasabi Pepper or Spicy Garlic Toban-Yaki$49.00

Wild and Domestic Mushrooms$21.00

Toro (Tuna Belly)$50.00

Kushiyaki

Kushiyaki

Wagyu Beef

Wagyu Beef

Signature Tempura

Uni, Shiso, Curry, Yuzu, Soy Salt

King Crab Claw, Butter Ponzu$26.00

King Crab, Sweet Ponzu$34.00

Rock Shrimp, Butter Ponzu or Creamy Spicy$25.00

Traditional Tempura

Asparagus$4.00

Avocado$5.00

Bell Pepper$4.00

Broccoli$4.00

Carrot$3.00

Enoki$5.00

Japanese Eggplant$4.00

Kabocha Squash$3.00

Onion$4.00

Scallop$9.00

Shrimp$9.00

Shojin$12.00

Shiitake Mushroom$5.00

Sweet Potato$4.00

Tofu$4.00

White Fish$8.00

Dinners

Salmon, Wasabi Pepper or Teriyaki$32.00