Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

4.7

184 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for scenic views

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.

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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

What 184 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Makoto Vail offers a delightful modern Japanese dining experience with "great atmosphere and high quality food." The restaurant is praised for its "amazing sushi that melts in your mouth," "superb service," and a "wonderful atmosphere." Diners love the "truly awesome menu" featuring standout dishes like the Wagyu hot stone and crispy chicken dumplings. While some find it pricy, the "fresh fish" and "excellent cocktails" make it a "must visit when in Vail."

184 Reviews

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Jessica
VIP
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Sushi was excellent and service was superb. A bit pricey - but not unexpected in a resort town.
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Lee
VIP
Atlanta
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent sushi and wagyu. Great table and great service
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Joham
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was a bit doubtful about sushi in a mountain but this was the best sushi I’ve had and I’m coming from SoCal.
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Christopher
Milwaukee
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
(4) of us dined with semi-conservative orders and drinks to the tune of $400. I have had similar quality food for half the cost. Sushi was good, not as good as the price would indicate. Crispy rice tuna rolls were quite good as well. Service was attentive and responsive and did provide good recommendations on the menu. I will look elsewhere for dinner next time I am in Vail.
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Shari
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server couldn’t have been nicer. It made for a wonderful experience. The wait staff is very on top of their game if you even look up and they’re walking by they’ll be taking away dirty dishes or bringing you more water in an instant. The manager greeted us at our too, table which had an incredible view. Top notch. Highly recommend!
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Tyler
VIP
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. The upgraded sushi dinner was amazing
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Paola
Baja California
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Es la primera vez que lo visitamos, el lugar es muy bonito, el servicio es muy bueno y la comida es excelente.
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moises
VIP
Vancouver
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Este lugar no es el mismo servicio y calidad de otros Makoto
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Maureen
VIP
Austin
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful experience at Makota. Not usually a fan of hotel restaurants, but this was excellent. Everything was fresh, good Japanese beer and sake. Excellent service. We had a wide assortment of salad, sushi, dumplings and the miso cod. Be sure to park at the Hyatt, not the public garage, because it is free at the hotel.
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James
VIP
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant, nice ambiance, great menu and awesome food.
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Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 184 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

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

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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.

Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

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