Sweet Basil - Vail

Name: Sweet Basil - Vail
Address: 193 East Gore Creek Dr. Suite 201, Vail, CO, United States, 81657
Telephone: (970) 476-0125
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (2575)

$50 and over

American

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

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 108 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

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 Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 476-0125
Website
http://www.sweetbasilvail.com/
Payment options
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

*Siberian Sturgeon Caviar$38.00
crème fraîche panna cotta | burnt onion honey
Whipped Feta$20.00
ginger hibiscus honey | lime | carta di musica
Caesar Salad$17.00
garlic bread crunch | white anchovy | kohlrabi | parmesan | egg
Citrus & Chicories Salad$18.00
honey roasted pistachios | roquefort cheese | shaved fennel | heirloom lemon vinaigrette
*Ahi Tuna Crudo$26.00
artichokes | ciliegine mozzarella | caper berries | toasted almonds | smoked tomato butter
*Yellowtail & Avocado Tataki$25.00
yuzu butter | mirin & tamari | toasted challah | mint
*East Coast Oysters$30.00
pineapple curd | serrano peppers | pineapple & ginger mignonette
American Psycho$30.00
grey goose | carpano dry vermouth | sturgeon caviar

What 2,575 people are saying

Sweet Basil - Vail reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sweet Basil in Vail offers an "outstanding dining experience" with "phenomenal" food and "top-notch" service. The menu features creative dishes like the French onion lasagna and whipped feta. While it's on the pricier side, many find it "worth every penny." It's a "must-visit" in Vail, with reservations recommended.

2,575 Reviews

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Bill
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful time to enjoy great food and family.
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Bill!
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John VIP
St. Louis37 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came bad after many times. Still the best in town. Really unique and moderately priced food. Had a table over looking the garden and creek
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
So happy to hear you had a great time with us John. We hope to have you back again soon!
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terri VIP
Denver / Colorado6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous! Still our favorite Vail restaurant for over 20 years.
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
Thank you Terri! We are so honored to have you coming back after all of these years!
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Mark VIP
Philadelphia County23 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A favorite that never fails to please. Highly recommend.
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Mark!
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Domingo VIP
New York City17 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was a bit slow. Good great. Very limited menu.
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the review and feedback Domingo
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Debbie
Denver / Colorado12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Repeat customer. Always a fantastic evening with wonderful food, great service and intimate ambiance.
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
Thank you Debbie, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us and hope to have you back for many years to come
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Patricia VIP
Denver / Colorado7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely table with a view of the Gore Creek. Excellent service. Perfect lunch spot
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Patricia!
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Stephen
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic restaurant! Our waiter, Craig, was THE BEST!
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Stephen! We will be sure to let Craig know!
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Oscar VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant in Vail never miss a trip without visiting at least twice or more
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Oscar!
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Suzanne VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous hand made cocktails, friendly wait staff and delicious food. Cannot go wrong here!
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Suzanne! So glad you all enjoyed your time with us
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FAQs

Sweet Basil - Vail is rated 4.7 stars by 2575 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 108 times today

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

Additional information

Cross street
Wall Street
Neighborhood
Vail
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 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
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

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Apres

*Siberian Sturgeon Caviar$38.00

Whipped Feta$20.00

Caesar Salad$17.00

Citrus & Chicories Salad$18.00

*Ahi Tuna Crudo$26.00

*Yellowtail & Avocado Tataki$25.00

*East Coast Oysters$30.00

American Psycho$30.00

What 2,575 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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