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Sweet Basil - Vail, Vail, CO

Sweet Basil - Vail

4.6
4.6
2406 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
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.

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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 2,406 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

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  • 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.
2,406 Reviews
  1. John

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, enjoyable meal with great service. Our waiter was from Serbia and was an absolute pleasure to meet. Sweet Basil never disappoints.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much John for such a lovely review! We will be sure to let your server know that you enjoyed dining with him. We hope to see you all again soon.

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  2. Sonya

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Natasha our server was wonderful and made our experience all that much better. Food excellent. We really liked all our appetizers.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Sonya for such a lovely review. We are so happy to hear that you all enjoyed your time with us and that you really enjoyed having Natasha as your server. We will be sure to let her know! Thank you again and we hope to see you all again soon

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  3. Dionne

    New York City

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Be prepared to wait! Food is great but Sweet Basil needs more tables for 2! And needs to be able to speed up service if wanted! We arrived 10 min early for our 7:45 reservation for 2 thinking we could get a drink if the table wasn't ready. The bar was packed - no space to even reach in to order a drink. We were told we "would be seated closer to our reservation time." By 8 pm I was getting tired standing around. Three groups of 4 or more who came in after were seated before us! Even a group of 5 that had no reservation got seated at the empty Hightop. They would not seat us on the Hightop since there were no seats for 2. Front desk checked with management but? Seating = management issue #1. After almost 45 minutes, we were seated! Part of the reason we think our table took so long to be ready was that you have to wait so long for your server at the beginning and throughout the dinner. We were so starving by the time we could order, we over-ordered. Our poor server was sweet and amazing (Craig) but overworked (almost running around) and just couldn't get to us - another management issue! The kitchen service was great - food came fast when finally able to order. First food came after 9 pm. Clearing plates took forever and we are not rushing people. Management issue # 2 - need more waiters - unless it was an off night? FOOD: Oaxacan Winter cocktail - fabulous! I'd go back to the bar just to have that again! Ordered Whipped Feta with half-sweet honey since some had warned it was too sweet - and it was AMAZING!! Yellowtail Tataki - could have skipped. Bread - overpriced for what it was. Lamb - EXCELLENT!! Special Wagyu beef with huitlacoche - expensive but worth every penny!! Our waiter was great at recommending cook temps We left stuffed and exhausted at almost 10:30. Maitre D was nice and apologized for our wait. Staff was very nice. Management was the issue. Recommend having a bunch of tables for 2 on the Hightop that can be pushed together for larger parties.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Dionne, thank you so much for taking the time to write out your honest and detailed feedback. We so highly value this feedback as it gives us the opportunity to improve and find the areas that need attention. We will take this feedback and information to the team and work on finding a solution. Again, we thank you for your feedback and we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your food as well as your time with Craig. Cheers

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  4. Uli

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative dishes well prepared. We enjoyed our dinner very much
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Uli for the 5 star review!

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  5. Kostas

    VIP

    Washington DC

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Go to for lunch every time in Vail. Great cocktails!! Prices very fair. The whipped feta appetizer and toffee pudding cake always excellent
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Kostas for the 5 star review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us! The Whipped Feta and Sticky Toffee Pudding are some of my favorites too!

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  6. Ariana

    Cancun

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food, the ambiance, the wine and the server were great. We were celebrating our anniversary and they placed a happy anniversary card on the table and did congratulate us but that was it. It didn’t feel personalized, it was a generic card that everybody gets. We did order a dessert. Maybe something more personalized with the dessert we ordered? 10year anniversary is a great achievement nowadays. Thank you
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Ariana, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review on your dinner with us for your anniversary. We are so glad to hear you all enjoyed your time, especially with your server Kelsey. I will be sure to take the feedback regarding the personalization on events, like anniversaries, to the team. Thank you again

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  7. Dennis

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was uncomfortably slow. Server was informative and nice but we could tell he was too busy to provide quality service. Appetizers were unique and flavorful. The entrees were disappointing- my pasta dish was lukewarm and bland . No bread or sides. The drinks were good but also very slow. The lemon fennel desert was unique and flavorful. Overall I was disappointed with everything. I have had much better meals at other places in Vail. I wont be going back my next visit to Vail.

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  8. Stacy

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Has a wonderful dinner here! The food was fantastic and the ambiance was quieter and calming. Our drinks (wine and espresso martini sans baileys) were also delicious.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review Stacy! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us! We hope to have you all back soon

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  9. Paul

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of, if not THE best meals I’ve ever had! Everything from the service, menu, atmosphere, wine pairing, and actual food were unbelievable.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you Paul for such a lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us!

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  10. Matthew

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been holidaying in vail since 1997. I have witnessed many changes. The evolution of a ski mountain to MTN. Restaurants have come and gone. Some are stayers and do not evolve. Sweet basil has evolved. Our family night was wonderful from the courteous front staff, to the knowledgeable service staff that were quietly efficient. The wine list was comprehensive. The food was the highlight. Appetizers such as Spanish octopus to tartare and bone marrow were a superb start. The entrées were a comprehensive menu ranging from pork duck fresh cod. The flavors were eclectic and memorable. I can highly recommend sweet basil as a must dine restaurant in Vale..
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded on January 19, 2025
    Hi Matthew, thank you so much for your continued support and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a wonderful dinner with us. Your kind words about our staff and our menu are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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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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