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 (2571)

$50 and over

American

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

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 75 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 2,571 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

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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.

2,571 Reviews

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Mark VIP
Philadelphia County23 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A favorite that never fails to please. Highly recommend.
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Domingo VIP
New York City17 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was a bit slow. Good great. Very limited menu.
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Patricia VIP
Denver / Colorado7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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
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Stephen
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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 2 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 4 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
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Suzanne VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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 2 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Suzanne! So glad you all enjoyed your time with us
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Pamela VIP
Nashville59 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were excellent! Some unusual dishes, like quail, are on the menu. The toffee cake dessert is one of the best desserts I have ever had.
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Pamela!
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Marianne VIP
San Antonio21 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistent;y excellent! It is always on our list of MUST visit spots when in Vail on vacation. We recommend SB to friends and family planning a visit to Vail or nearby communities. It is a pleasure to dine here! Waiters are personable and very interested in their menu... can make recommendations for food and wine pairings... always "spot on." It is a bit more expensive than some spots but you will have an outstanding dining experience! Don't miss this gem overlooking Gore Creek!
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for such a lovely review Marianne! We are so thrilled to hear about your time with us
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Jennifer VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fun place to eat. The chilled soba noodle salad was fabulous
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Jennifer!
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Steve
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome service and food. Expensive but the food is unique and very flavorful, and the wait staff will help you with any questions or concerns. They even replaced my wife's meal because it was not what she was expecting when it was brought to our table.
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Steve. We are so glad you all had a lovely night with us.
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FAQs

Sweet Basil - Vail is rated 4.7 stars by 2571 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

Jun 29, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 75 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 2,571 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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