Sweet Basil - Vail

4.6

2351 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 131 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

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

What 2,351 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Denver / Colorado
Innovative
Mountains
Innovative
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2,351 Reviews

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Madeleine
VIP
Miami
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Everything is delicious! Thank you
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Ardy
San Antonio
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I dined at Sweet Basil recently, and while the overall experience had its highs, it was somewhat marred by inconsistent service. The bartender was noticeably unenthusiastic; it felt like he was not happy to be there, which reflected in his lack of attentiveness. This somewhat dampened the start of our evening. On a brighter note, our server was fantastic. She was knowledgeable about the menu, explaining each dish and dessert with enthusiasm, which made up for some of the earlier disappointment. Regarding the food, the dishes were good but didn't leave a lasting impression. They were executed well but lacked that special touch to make them memorable. However, the desserts were a highlight - their presentation was excellent, almost art-like, which was a pleasant surprise. Overall, a decent meal with room for improvement, particularly in the bar service department.
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Sofia
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I've been going to Sweet Basil for 15 years. Food is still delicious. Service is atrocious, truly the worst service in vail at lunch time. Rude staff got multiple things in our order wrong (missing dishes, extra stuff we didn't order), was unapologetic and rude about their mistakes.
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Michael
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommended!! Great spot with a constantly changing menu. The food is excellent and the service is top notch.
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Sarah
VIP
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our absolute favorites in Vail!! The food is truly divine!!
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Katie
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dinner! Great food and service. Overall wonderful experience.
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Mo
VIP
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and the best service. Our server Craig made the whole experience even better.
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Kendall
VIP
Denver
58 reviews
4.0
58 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a very nice Christmas lunch. Service was very personable and efficient. Food was very good. Bubbly by the glass was ridiculously expensive…got a half bottle of the same stuff for the price of one glass. A really nice wine list that has some reasonable price points…
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Jill
VIP
Washington DC
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant with a unique menu. A must appetizer is the whipped feta. Delicious and a nice presentation. The burger and caesar salad with shrimp were both good. As was the French onion lasagne. Leave room for dessert. The lemon and fennel is my all time favorite dessert. Unbelievable flavors! We also had the sticky toffee pudding. Very good too. The service was top notch. Corinne was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. She was excellent. Attentive and helpful. We had an enjoyable dining experience.
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Jacob
Houston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Grea Restaurant excellent food most likely the best overall restaurant in Vail.
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Sweet Basil - Vail is rated 4.6 stars by 2351 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 131 times today

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.

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