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Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine, Vail, CO

Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

4.6
4.6
202 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Grand Hyatt Vail is thrilled to announce the opening of Makoto Vail, a new restaurant by Makoto Okuwa. The exclusive partnership with the lauded Chef is the brand’s first outpost at a resort, illustrating the natural synergy of global tastes and refined experiences that Grand Hyatt Vail and Makoto share. A master of Edomae-style sushi, Chef Makoto Okuwa has more than twenty-five years of experience in traditional Japanese cooking, which he combines with his own innovative style. Recognized by the James Beard Foundation for outstanding contribution, Makoto has acclaimed restaurants in Miami, Washington, D.C., Panama City, Mexico City, and São Paulo.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 479-1536
  • Website
    https://www.makotovail.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Makoto Okuwa
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that can accommodate up to 6 people for special occasions or events. The room is enclosed with views and access to the balcony to enjoy the wonderful Gore Creek only steps away. First come, first serve with a minimum of $1000 for dinner.
  • Location
    1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail, CO 81657
  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Makoto Vail offers a "wonderful experience" with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The "gorgeous ambiance" and "creative, fresh dishes" make it a standout choice for Japanese cuisine in the Vail area. While service occasionally needs refining, the overall experience is "superb," making it a must-visit for sushi lovers.

202 Reviews

  1. Bernardo

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect dinning experience! Great service, food, and ambience!

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  2. Kara VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall vibe is nice. Service very attentive. Appetizers came very quickly almost too quickly. The Brussels sprouts are good but menu description is misleading - there is no kimchi (menu says “kimchee”). Wagyu dumplings are good. We had the 12 piece sushi sampler. Everything was great except the mackerel.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, went twice during our visit to vail. First time the food all came out in 30 minutes and we ate super quick. The second time the food came out more spaced which was nice as we got to enjoy the restaurant and conversation. Food was delicious both times

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  4. Kathryn VIP

    Denver4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    A noisy dining area full of loud drunk men. The worst version of Japanese food. Fish not fresh. Give this restaurant a miss!!

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  5. Aubree VIP

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great selection of fresh sushi. The waygu potstickers were fantastic!

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  6. jeffrey VIP

    Miami7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    service was good. ambiance very good. rolls were good. tuna pizza was poor, lacked flavor. sashimi good. seaweed salad average. shoshito peppers were great. negroni drink poor. overall very average but very expensive japanese food.

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  7. nancy

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    "Fishy" tuna. They ran out of Sapporo beer. Caterpillar roll was average. Crab hand rolls small for the price. Loved it last year so it was disappointing.

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  8. Patricia

    Panama1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Reservamos en el Restaurant y nos sentaron en el bar, ordenamos algunos tragos y la segunda ronda no los trajeron, la Comida no esta al nivel de otros Makotos y salia muy tardia entre un plato y otro!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great, the service was great, the noise level was a little loud, and the room facing the river was a little chilly. But overall, it was a good night.

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  10. jennac

    Raleigh5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was not great. Fish was not good at all felt very old. Wish it was better

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Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine is rated 4.6 stars by 202 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Makoto Okuwa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    https://www.makotovail.com/
  • Phone number
    (970) 479-1536
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that can accommodate up to 6 people for special occasions or events. The room is enclosed with views and access to the balcony to enjoy the wonderful Gore Creek only steps away. First come, first serve with a minimum of $1000 for dinner.
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