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 (2585)

$50 and over

American

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

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 103 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 2,585 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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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.

2,585 Reviews

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Charry VIP
Denver / Colorado6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sweet Basil graciously accommodated our reservation from 2-5 people on a very busy holiday weekend. Every suggestion our server offered was awesome and made our meal an exceptional experience. Wine and cocktail list were spot on. Desserts are a must! The setting doesn’t get any better. Sweet Basil is always my go to in Vail Village.
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Carolyn VIP
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I usually have a 5/5 experience at this restaurant but my last visit did not meet up to the standards I’ve come to expect. My issue was the food and drink. I ordered a Pimm’s Cup cocktail which usually has muddled cucumber and mint. It only had it placed on top so it lacked that extra flavoring the muddling prides. My sister and I ordered the fish which we both agreed was a bit dry. Otherwise everything about our experience was very good.
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Barry VIP
Denver / Colorado16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are regulars eating here several times a year since the late 1970s. The heirloom tomato salad is always excellent as is the best Caesar salad anywhere in the world.The halibut was excellent as are their other fish entrees. However the Dungeness crab pasta with very heavy cream sticky sauce was a real disappointment. It is hard to actually find pieces of crab. It was presented as close to a casserole with the top congealed and rather hard. We would not recommend it ever. It does not compare as one of the staff suggested to the saffron linguine with lobster one of their signature dishes since they opened and one of the best ever. However it is only rarely on the menu the last few years and you cannot find out if it will be served when you make a reservation. Service is excellent and it is all in all a wonderful restaurant with a great wine selection and a very experienced knowledgeable staff.
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Lucile VIP
El Paso12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience in summer, especially ici you can be seated on the patio.
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Anne VIP
San Francisco Bay Area283 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant in vail. Always incredible food and excellent service! I’ve been coming for over 30 years.
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Blake
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An all around great experience. Our server, Jason, had a great personality and made solid recommendations. The Ahi Tuna Crudo is worth going in for. The salmon and halibut dishes were both delicious. The rye Manhattan was also one of the better Manhattan’s I have had.
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
Thank you Blake for such kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us!
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Susie VIP
Phoenix / Arizona15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food atmosphere and service! Never disappoints! Been going for years 🌹
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
Thank you Susie! We are so glad you enjoyed your time and we hope to have you back for years to come!
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Amanda VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton18 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food and atmosphere are good (especially the tables by the river), but the service was incredibly slow and a bit inattentive.
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
Hi Amanda, we are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your service with us. We value this feedback and will be sure to take it back to the team as an area of opportunity.
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Steven VIP
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We were greeted by Andy at the bar wonderful man. Served us two great drinks lemon drop and old-fashioned were amazing. Got seated asked for an end table as we made the reservations two months ahead of time got stuck in the middle. Very noisy. Our meals were amazing everything we had the oysters The Wagyu starter. The crab and shrimp noodle dish great and the signature feta was over the top. Even the dessert was spectacular, which is a chocolate pinecone. Unfortunately the waitress who is only her second time out was terrible slow as molasses. She was a ton of a nice oh my God 2 1/2 hours to eat over the top she needs work.
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
Hi Steven, thank you for taking the time to send us this review and feedback. We highly value this as it helps us train our staff and make improvements needed to continuously be our best. We are so glad to hear that Andy was excellent at the bar and that you had a wonderful time with him. When we checked your reservation, we didn't see any specific notes about where you wanted to be seated for your dinner reservation. We have added a note to your profile so that when you dine with us again in the future we will be sure to get you at a preferred table. The feedback on your server is valuable to us and we will be sure to help her in her development. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your food and we hope to have you back again soon.
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Jennifer
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Several drinks were incorrect, service took forever for everything…food and drinks!
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
Hi Jennifer, We are sorry that this was your experience with us. It is our goal to provide quality food and service and we missed the mark on the service side. We apologize for that and thank you for giving us this feedback. We hope to have you back again soon with an improved service experience.
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Sweet Basil - Vail is rated 4.7 stars by 2585 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

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 103 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 2,585 people are saying

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