Sweet Basil - Vail

4.5

2324 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 78 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
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
Website
http://www.sweetbasilvail.com/
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.

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

Experiences

Elegance @ Elevation
$350.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 11, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
For a limited number of evenings from December 4th - 7th and 11th - 14th, we will be offering an unmatched experience. Each evening we will have one reservation available for a single party of 2 to 4 guests for pre-order only. This reservation will include a set menu crafted specifically for this event and wine pairings to complement each aspect of the meal. You and your guest will have our wine director and chef take you through each aspect of this experience, bringing you on a journey you will not forget. -Unfortunately, no dietary restrictions or accommodations. Also, please note this event is at our chef's table by the wine room, it is a counter height table.

What 2,324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Denver / Colorado
Innovative
Mountains
Innovative
Mountains
Most Booked

2,324 Reviews

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Shayla
Indiana
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down BEST MEAL we have ever had! Oysters with the pineapple vinaigrette, Serrano, and curd were AMAZING! French onion lasagna appetizer was one of the best tasting appetizers- delicious caramelized onions. Colorado Rack of Lamb entree cooked to perfection! Tender and so full of flavor! We have traveled to some 5 star destinations and have visited 5 star restaurants and this was hands down the best food and dining experiences we have ever had!
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Pamela
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks were delicious and the perfect blend of flavors. Always something unique.
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Ahni
Dallas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was spectacular per usual!! The entire staff was extremely accommodating! We were a challenging crew with several families with kiddos and they made us feel completely welcome! Special thanks to Meg, Kaley, and our other amazing waitress but I can’t remember her name! 🙈
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Janet
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful, service and food. Whipped feta, octopus ragu and sticky toffee cake were my favorites!
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Erin
Pittsburgh
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was expensive & honestly not worth it. Sweet Basil has been on our Vail restaurant list year after year for many years. I think we all agree it’s no longer a must in Vail. We are accustomed to expensive entrees but $85 for two lamb chops is criminal. The rest of the entrees and drinks were just adequate.
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Israel
Miami
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For this price point one would expect flavorful rack of lamb that was subpar. The staff and restaurant are amazing. The ambiance was fantastic. Food was mediocre.
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Mateo
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal dinner. Great flavor ms and service!!!!
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kari
Philadelphia
42 reviews
vip
3.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overall...we were disappointed. The whipped feta and onion lasagna were both really good with strong and interesting flavors, and the service was lovely. However, the broccoli on my beef and broccoli was too salty to eat, and the beef, while cooked well, was flavorless. My husband's pork chop entree was more than 50% fat. He literally had to go to the bathroom at one point to spit it out. I was really excited to dine at this Michelin star restaurant, but this wasn't the experience we were hoping for.
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Jill
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent vegetarian and vegan options. Just ask for their special menu :)
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Nicole
Denver
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately, we had a pretty bad experience. Despite understanding that it is early season and the staff is probably new, they seemed completely confused about orders, timing, and overall, service was terrible. The food came out very slowly, (over 2 hrs) even though it was an early lunch and 2/3rds of the tables were empty. One of our tickets got lost, which meant we all got our food at different times, some were very undercooked because they were rushing. We were still waiting for our last plate, and after over 15 minutes of waiting, we had to get up to find a waiter to help us. No one checked on us or asked how our food was, and after everything, they brought the check and never apologized for the mix-up. As locals, there are much better restaurants to spend your money at and better value. We sadly will not be going back.
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Sweet Basil - Vail is rated 4.5 stars by 2324 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 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 78 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://www.sweetbasilvail.com/
Phone number
(970) 476-0125
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Sweet Basil - Vail

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Elegance @ Elevation

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What 2,324 people are saying

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