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Sweet Basil - Vail, Vail, CO

Sweet Basil - Vail

4.6
4.6
2390 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 142 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
Sweet Basil has been a must for travelers and locals alike since 1977. The cuisine is creative contemporary American utilizing many cultural influences from around the world. Located in the heart of Vail Village, the restaurant blends fine dining with a captivating "bistro-like" energy.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 476-0125
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    William Edwards
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Cross street
    Wall Street
  • Parking details
    Vail Village is a pedestrian village; therefore no parking is available at the restaurant. All parking is in the Vail Village public parking structure and walk approximately 4 minutes to our front door!
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sweet Basil in Vail delights with "excellent food and excellent service and ambiance." Diners rave about "creative dishes and presentations," including the "whipped feta" and "French onion lasagna." With "consistently delicious creative food," this standout restaurant is praised for its "fantastic" meals and "accommodative staff," making it a must-visit.

2,390 Reviews
  1. Caitlin

    VIP

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience! It was our first time going to this restaurant after seeing many reviews. We tried several things to share and every thing was delicious! The French onion lasagna with truffles and citrus salad were a great start! The beef and broccoli + Colorado striped bass were excellent! The service was great, as well! Highly recommended.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit and found our menu to be delicious. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  2. Eric

    VIP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We’ve been going to Sweet Basil for 20 years and watched it through the ups and downs. Definitely on the down again. Inattentive staff where we had to ask if we had a waiter. When our waiter finally bothered to show up, seemed disinterested and unfriendly. Poor communication between staff. Apps and food came out lukewarm and obviously had been sitting there for awhile. Flavors were great but this place is obviously trading on its past reputation. Not worth what they charge until they get the front of the house together and many of our friends have had the same experience.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Eric. We're sorry to hear about your recent experience with us. We understand that our service and food quality are important to our guests, and we regret that we fell short this time. We take your comments seriously and will work on improving these aspects. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

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  3. liz

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Kelsea was fantastic. And the food was amazing!
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thank you for the 5 star review liz!

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  4. AJ

    New York State

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Megan was our waitress and she was a 12/10. We took every single recommendation she gave us and she did not miss a beat. Her level of hospitality and knowledge of the menu was exceptional and her spirit for good food and good service prevailed the whole meal. The food was absolutely mindblowning and the presentations were delightful. Would definitely come back.

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  5. David

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and setting were perfect. Great meal, great evening. Looking forward to the next time.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thank you David for the 5 star review! We are so glad you all enjoyed your meal!

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  6. Helena

    VIP

    Denver

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! I have been coming here occasionally since I was a child (with my parents) and now as an adult. Never disappoints.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much Helena! What an incredible review! We are so honored to have had you as a guest for so long. We really appreciate your review and hope to have you come back for years to come!

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  7. Hudson

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and pretty dishes. Kraig was a great server
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Hudson for the 5 star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your meal and your server!

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  8. cristina

    VIP

    Coastal Georgia

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and nice environment. The food was good but was better las time but still very recommended
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your kind feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the service and the environment. We appreciate your thoughts on the food and will definitely keep working to make every experience even better. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Josh

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar was great. Always a favorite stop when in Vail
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thank you for the review Josh

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  10. Julie

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was underwhelmed by our experience. Our appetizers were great but our entrees were not. We both got the beef and broccoli, one with filet and one with short rib. The sauce was entirely too salty. I was done after a few bites. The best part of the meal was def the dessert. That redeemed the meal at least.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We're sorry to hear that the entrees didn’t meet your expectations, especially with the saltiness of the sauce. We truly value your input and will be sure to address this with the kitchen team. On a positive note, we're thrilled you enjoyed the dessert! We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future.

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Sweet Basil - Vail is rated 4.6 stars by 2390 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 142 times today
Google Map for Sweet Basil - Vail

193 East Gore Creek Dr., Suite 201, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wall Street
  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Vail Village is a pedestrian village; therefore no parking is available at the restaurant. All parking is in the Vail Village public parking structure and walk approximately 4 minutes to our front door!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    William Edwards
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (970) 476-0125
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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