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Address:
223 Gore Creek Drive
Vail, CO 81657

Neighborhood:
Vail

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Sapphire Restaurant and Oyster Bar Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.sapphirerestaurant.com
Phone: (970) 476-2828
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday- Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Seafood
Executive Chef: Peter Millette
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: There is a semi-private room available and restaurant buyouts are also available. Please call for details.
Private Party Contact: Susan Fritz (970) 476-2828

Getting there

Cross Street: Bridge St.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Main Vail parking structure.

A word from Sapphire Restaurant and Oyster Bar

Sapphire's food is simple, fresh and elegant, maintaining a balance between tradition and innovation, mingling classic technique with ethnic and cultural diversity.

Sapphire Restaurant and Oyster Bar

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28 $31 to $50 restaurant

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44 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

44 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(27)
neighborhood gem(20)
romantic(15)

scenic view(13)
special occasion(13)
good for groups(9)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (44)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was good, not great.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Food was good, not great. Calamari was over cooked and a bit rubbery. The beef short rib that I had was fatty. The food had good flavor. The waiter was annoying, trying to be funny I guess?? Nice overlook of the river. Would not go out of my way to go back."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great but EXPENSIVE!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We enjoyed our dinner. Probably dined on the best trout dish I have ever had--but be careful, this place can drain your wallet faster than you'd imagine!"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We've been going to Sapphire

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/06/2012

2011

Dined on 03/06/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We've been going to Sapphire in Vail for years and we are never disappointed. Just amazing!"

Dined on 03/06/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a wonderful dinner!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2012

2010

Dined on 03/15/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a wonderful dinner! Food was Outstanding! Would definitely go back. The waitress was very nice and did not rush us at all. Great Find!"

Dined on 03/15/2012

2010

Special Features: romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We never miss a chance to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2003

Dined on 03/16/2012

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We never miss a chance to dine at Sapphire when in Vail!"

Dined on 03/16/2012

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Situated on the edge of Gore

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Situated on the edge of Gore Creek in Vail's main village, the setting is picturesque for groups of two or more. The food was very good, in a relaxed atmosphere, and the waitstaff was professional to a T. Highly recommended. One of the best value meals in Vail"

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good, just not as good as before.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2012

2006

Dined on 02/25/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very good, but not as good as in the past. Dishes have become heavy and over sauced. They have added layers of flavors, that overpower the proteins. Great steak, but sandwich between mashes potatoes and veg/sauce concoction on top. The subtle flavor of striped bass was overpowered by sticky rosito on the bottom and an olive tempande on top. The food is good, but I prefer it a little more separated. Simpler presentation would have been better than the stack."

Dined on 02/25/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent oysters and short

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2012

2009

Dined on 02/24/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent oysters and short ribs."

Dined on 02/24/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

too much sauce spoils the meat

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/12/2012

2006

Dined on 02/12/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Seafood starter was excellent, as was the special of the night, grilled veal chop. Unfortunately the dinner was marred by the bison ribeye entree. It was smothered by an overpowering chutney sauce which made it iossible to taste the meat. With sauces like this, less is more. It would have been better if left on the side."

Dined on 02/12/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loved it!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/28/2012

2004

Dined on 01/28/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One of the best overall dining experiences I have had in quite some time. We arrived early and were seated immediately. Service was gracious and timely, but we were never made to feel rushed. The meal itself was phenomenal. The oysters were fresh and the mignonette sauce had a great tang. The jumbo lump crab salad was meaty and very well balanced; not overly tart, as I somewhat expected from the grapefruit. The lamb chops were cooked to a perfect medium-rare, with a luscious savory sauce and truffled potatoes. I would dine here every night!"