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Matsuhisa Vail, Vail, CO
Matsuhisa Vail, Vail, CO
Matsuhisa Vail, Vail, CO
Matsuhisa Vail, Vail, CO
Matsuhisa Vail, Vail, CO

Matsuhisa Vail

4.8
4.8
1213 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
If your desired reservation time is not available online, please call the restaurant at 970-476-6628.

Featuring Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature new-style Japanese cuisine, Matsuhisa Vail is located in the Solaris Plaza in the heart of Vail Village. Our dining room is open from 5pm nightly. Takeout available nightly from 5-9:30pm.

To ensure we are adhering to the health and safety guidelines, and to reopen as safely and responsibly as possible, we are requiring guests entering our premises to wear protective face masks.

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Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s fusion cuisine draws influence from his classical training in Tokyo and his life abroad in Peru, Argentina, and around the world, showcasing signature dishes such as Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Black Cod Miso and White fish Tiradito.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 37 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Peruvian
  • Hours of operation
    Open 7 days a week, 5:00pm to close. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
  • Phone number
    (970) 476-6628
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
  • Private party facilities
    Matsuhisa Vail can accommodate up to 200 seated inside the restaurant, and another 60 seated on the patio outside we can tent the patio for larger groups. Within the restaurant there are various private dining options, including the fireside lounge (seats 14) and a private dining room (seats 40).
  • Private party contact
    Jordan Harrill: (970) 476-6628
  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking located at the Solaris entrance on Frontage Rd.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

What 1,213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Japanese

  • Mountains

    Hot spot

  • Mountains

    Most Booked

1,213 Reviews
  1. MikeB

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I have been to a number of Nobu's restaurants, and they never disappoint. This Matsuhisa is in the same league. Great variety of unique dishes, along with top notch sushi. The food will more than meet your expectation. The location of the restaurant in the bar lobby of the Solaris was definitely disappointing. Very loud and very public, with people coming in and out all dinner. Completely changes the atmosphere of the restaurant and detracts from what should be a very memorable experience.

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  2. DidiK

    Denver

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    This is our second time dining here in Vail. The food and drinks are just as excellent as we remember. I would have given more points on the service except the our server was a little gruff. The seating hostess was fantastic. Super nice. The folks that came and took away plates, refilled water glasses, gave us extra silverware, and napkins, they were superb. The only downside was our actual server. We were here for my husband’s birthday. The server made a big deal of it being his birthday, asked what birthday dessert he would want. And at the end of the meal, charged us for the birthday dessert! When I asked about the birthday dessert and shouldn’t it be complementary, she replied “oh, we don’t do that. You have to pay.” Felt like a bait and switch. I would dine in here again, but with someone else providing our table service. 

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service as usual. Great cocktails also.

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  4. KerryV

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived 30 minutes ahead of our reservation time, and they were able to accommodate seating us immediately. Our server, Antonio, was gracious, knowledgeable, and prompt. He didn't hover but was there when we needed him and provided excellent service. It was a special occasion for us, which they observed nicely, though none of the desserts we ordered were comped on a $500 meal (which you see often elsewhere for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) Not a huge deal, but would be thoughtful...overall we had an outstanding experience and will be back whenever we're in Vail!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Quality sushi, only simple roll, extremely mega vail priced. Hard to justify the value with so many other good places nearby

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  6. RonR

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a consistent dining experience from the food to the atmosphere to the service. It’s like stepping out of Vail and into NYC or Miami! What a ride.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience1
    My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary. Just as reference we travel a lot globally and seek out Michelin star restaurants, the husband and wife spots that have been doing it for years, the hip and chic restaurants you name it we like to eat.. I’m getting off track here but wanted to let you know we are very very into food. Our dinner at your restaurant was embarrassing. The nigiri was dry and leathery as if it had been pre cut. Cardinal rule, never pre cut fish in a sushi spot. Presentation as a whole was lacking, the hand roll was dry and crumble like, the quality in the sashimi fish also fell short almost strip mall sushi style quality. When it came to the hot food it was good but just that good. I can’t remember a single dish that my wife or I was blown away by. That being said the mushroom dish was good. There is so much more but I thought you would want to know in an effort to improve. We’ve never had a problem paying for good food and expect the prices, be honestly I felt robbed after this dinner.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came to Vail for a girls’ (moms’) getaway and dined at Matsuhisa Vail. We had the BEST experience! Fun and energetic restaurant. Delicious and fresh cuisine. Top notch service. Jason was our server. He knew the menu inside and out, gave great recommendations and catered to our table. We can’t wait to come back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is continues to be my absolute favorite restaurant! Whenever I come to visit in Colorado, I am always very excited to come to this amazing place! The Miso Black Cod is the best!

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  10. MarilynS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    The food is incredible, and the sushi really is high quality and fresh for the Midwest. If you order correctly, you can leave full and a bill under $200. I did feel like the value matched what I paid for. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and super helpful guiding us through the menu. 5/5 stars for him. the ambiance was a little left to be desired, but I didn't really bother me. It's definitely a family environment inside. What I didn't like was the attitude from the hostess and the water didn't work in the girl's bathroom. I fished my meal with dry soap on my hands and when I asked for a towel from the waiter, he had nothing to give me. it was weird.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service albeit a bit pricey! Loved the Toki-Yo Sour drink!

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  12. Telo

    Denver

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Omakase was phenomenal. Blue fin, salmon, mackerel, Wagyu, mushroom soup. Premium Sake was great.

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  13. MacS

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was exceptional and the service was exemplary. The variety of flavors, textures, styles and presentations was an amazing sensory experience. I would like to commend Vincent who was my waiter, Mary Anne who assisted, and, I believe Matthias as the presenter.

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  14. BethC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food with outstanding service. Highly recommend

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  15. JayW

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Matsuhisa is always an amazing experience. The manager Jordan somehow always remembers us every time we go there. He is awesome! My go to every time we are in Vail.

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  16. SamuelH

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We ordered a variety of items. They were all mediocre, unbalanced, and overall poor value. For the price of the items we would have expected the food to be exceptional but the entire experience was underwhelming.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure - great drinks, unique specials and unmatched service

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service Everything was perfect

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  19. AllanH

    Houston

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a familyof 11 their, and set outside. Great night. We ordered 8 different appetizers and four bottles of wine. All the food was outstanding. this is the 4th straight year we have eatten there.

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  20. sarahk

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated a birthday out on the patio, loved our server and our busboy, everything was low-key and perfect, food absolutely delicious and service made it all come together. Only complaint would be the long wait for first round of cocktails, the bar service was slow.

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  21. Simonm

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Excellent location and setting. Great friendly service. Limited menu, although interspersed with unconventional items. Presentation of appetizers, rolls - picturesque. But taste was at best mediocre. prices were much higher than the food deserved, although, probably, location dictated this. In a few words, trendy but far not the best for the money.

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  22. AnisA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Service was awesome. Strongly recommended

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  23. Tony

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great menu and food with excellent service in an attractive building and dining environment in a great location in Vail village.

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  24. Linda

    Cleveland

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. Have been previously and always same experience. Will be back again

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Loved this place last year— this year was below sup par, unfortunately. Service was great, but the food was terrible and virtually flavorless. Best thing on the menu? Chicken skewers. Spicy tuna had no spice- I feel like it might have been salmon. And the bluefin tuna sashimi was so small. I don’t even think it was blue fin. Sadly won’t be back.

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  26. MelissaN

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The portions of sashimi were sliced so thinly that with certain cuts of fish, it was difficult to discern the flavor of each. Only the scallop and uni were memorable. Disappointed.

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  27. MoniqueL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything is great at Matsuhisa, both food and service. However it took us awhile to find the restaurant. Please have more visible signage as the sign is hidden on the second floor.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Uhhhhmazing. Everything. Recommendations from the wait staff, wine, every single piece of food, ambiance… Everything = perfection

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  29. PapaBear

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Decided to treat myself and I do not regret it at all. Obviously expensive but worth every penny. Service is awesome

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Food is a crowd pleaser. But It’s extremely loud. And the waiter totally unsold on the sushi in a very sneaky way watch out for their $$$$ recommendations.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Worth making the reservation. It is as good as it gets!

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  32. JONATHAND

    Dallas

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was fabulous - highly recommend

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent. Great fiod and great service.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!!! We loved our waiter and everything we ordered. The seabass dry miso, cod lettuce cups and the spicy tuna roll (traditional style) were all amazing!

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  35. Pickyeater

    Denver

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Amazing food. Service improved over previous visits. Matsuhisa in Cherry Creek has always been outstanding!! Vail pales in comparison, but this last visit was better.

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  36. themoat

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The sushi items that we ordered were dry and bland but the rest of the meal was nice. The ice cream and ice dessert was over the top good!

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  37. Tennessee

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    Really good service - our table was near the entrance and near the bar. We probably would have enjoyed it more if we were seated in a different area. It was hard to hear our guests and especially hard to hear our servers.

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  38. Excellent

    West Palm Beach

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always! We always come to Matsuhisa at least once a week during our summer vacations to the Vail area. The food is outstanding! From simple sushi rolls (which are probably the best things on the menu: tiradito and okra rolls are our favorites) to cooked dishes - everything is just perfect! Love this place!

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  39. Foodie564

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Awful food. Every dish was poorly executed. Save your money and go elsewhere. Not fit for foodies.

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  40. CassieH

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    Excellent nigiri and sushi. Service and food was slow to start but once the restaurant slowed down food came out timed a bit better. Stick with the fish it was fresh and delicious, every fish item we would order again. Shellfish items were less memorable.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Matsuhisa Vail offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 476-6628.

Matsuhisa Vail is rated 4.8 stars by 1213 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Matsuhisa Vail

141 East Meadow Dr., Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Hours of operation
    Open 7 days a week, 5:00pm to close. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Peruvian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking located at the Solaris entrance on Frontage Rd.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (970) 476-6628
  • Private party facilities
    Matsuhisa Vail can accommodate up to 200 seated inside the restaurant, and another 60 seated on the patio outside we can tent the patio for larger groups. Within the restaurant there are various private dining options, including the fireside lounge (seats 14) and a private dining room (seats 40).
  • Private party contact
    Jordan Harrill: (970) 476-6628
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