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Sweet Basil - Vail, Vail, CO

Sweet Basil - Vail

4.7
4.7
2517 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Elegance @ Elevation

    $350.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 16, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025
    For a limited number of evenings from April 16th - 19th, we will be offering an unmatched experience. Each evening we will have one reservation available for a single party of 2 to 4 guests for pre-order only. This reservation will include a set menu crafted specifically for this event and wine pairings to complement each aspect of the meal. You and your guest will have our wine director and chef take you through each aspect of this experience, bringing you on a journey you will not forget. - Unfortunately, no dietary restrictions or accommodations. Also, please note this event is at our chef's table by the wine room, it is a counter height table.
    Elegance @ Elevation Photo

What 2,517 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sweet Basil in Vail stands out with "superb food" and "great service." A must-visit for creative dishes like the French Onion Lasagna and "amazing" whipped feta. Though reservations are essential, the "beautiful ambiance" and "expertly prepared" cuisine, including standout cocktails, make it "worth every penny."
2,517 Reviews
  1. Bryce

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was top notch. The French onion lasagna and the lamb are both an absolute must. We were celebrating a birthday and Craig took great care of us. We will definitely be going back and recommending Sweet Basil to anyone staying in Vail.

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  2. lyndal

    Chicago21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional as always. The service was careful and well orchestrated.

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  3. Yvette VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so delicious! We have been to Vail 5 years in a row and this was our first time securing a reservation at a reasonable time. Sir worth the wait. The Spanish Octopus was spectacular and the sea bass was exceptional. My husband had the duck breast and he made it into the clean plate club. Highly recommend, pricing match value across the menu.

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  4. Nancy

    Chicago10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very disappointing. Mine was very salty and almost not edible.

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  5. ShelleyR

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and inventive. The service and ambience were excellent. But they didn’t have any coffee and they didn’t tell us until we ordered coffee and desert.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the feedback. We are glad to hear that the food and experience were excellent and apologize that we did not have any coffee that evening. Unfortunately our coffee machine stopped working. We do apologize if this took away from your experience with us and hope to have you all back again soon

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasha and the food and drinks were amazing! Was best restaurant we have had in Vail
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review!

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  7. Raffaele

    Denver4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a go to when coming to Vail but this year we were somewhat disappointed with the food being too salty. Hopefully a one off. We will be returning towards the end of our trip for lunch and find out.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the review and thank you for the feedback. We will take it back to the team and make sure it will be improved upon.

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  8. Julia

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we had was delicious. The tuna app, the pork entree, and the sticky toffy pudding were our top favorites
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Julia!

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  9. Amanda VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Kids menu was exceptional too.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review!

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  10. Michael VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been dining at Sweet Basil once a year for about 40 years and it’s always delicious.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review!

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FAQs

Sweet Basil - Vail is rated 4.7 stars by 2517 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 44 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sweet Basil - Vail

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wall Street
  • Neighborhood
    Vail
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 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
    AMEX, Diners Club, 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
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