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Sweet Basil - Vail, Vail, CO

Sweet Basil - Vail

4.6
4.6
2441 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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  • 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.

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
    (970) 476-0125
  • 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

What 2,441 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked

  • Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sweet Basil in Vail is a culinary gem known for its "unique menu items" and "creative dishes." The restaurant has a vibrant atmosphere and offers outstanding service, with servers like Megan and Craig receiving praise. Diners rave about the "whipped feta" and French onion lasagna. A must-visit in Vail!
2,441 Reviews
  1. Tisha

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very knowledgeable and able to tell us what could be prepared gluten free off the top of his head. The whipped feta app was outstanding and unusual. We loved both our beef and broccoli entree (not gf) and the cod. Service was great all around. Love this place! Is a must when visiting vail.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thank you Tisha, we love to hear that you had a great time dining with us. We hope to have you all back again soon!

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  2. Vineta

    VIP

    Denver

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Exquisite Valentine’s day lunch! Very tasty food, great ambience and beautiful view on the creek.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thank you Vineta for such kind words, we are so glad you enjoyed your time with us

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  3. Julie

    Houston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Spanish Octopus and Iberian Duroc Pork were simply divine. The Whipped Feta was a novelty but at the end of the day, it was just a lump of feta cheese and can be missed. The Sticky Toffee Pudding cake was delicious but a little too sweet for my taste. All of the food were presented beautifully. As for the service, it was prompt and attentive. However, I didn't like the fact that the restaurant added a 3% surcharge to the bill for "staff pay". That seemed cheesy. I would have preferred that 3% to be included in the menu prices instead of a separate line item. Overall, I would still recommend Sweet Basil for special occasions.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thank you for the 5 star review Julie. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your food and value all of your feedback. We hope to see you back again soon

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  4. Begoña

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Me encantó todo lo que pedimos, el amibiente muy agradable, un poco lento el servicio.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the review and the feedback regarding the service, we appreciate you letting us know.

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  5. Cathy

    Charleston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and nice atmosphere. Have eaten here several times and it doesn’t disappoint!
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thanks for the review, Cathy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meals and the atmosphere with us. It's always a pleasure to serve our valued customers like you. We appreciate your feedback on the value, and we're always working to provide the best experience possible. Looking forward to your next visit!

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  6. Matthew

    VIP

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    French onion lasagna with the black truffle add-on was delicious. The duck entree was really good, very rich in flavor with basically no seasonings or spices, just the duck, celery root and orange. I'd definitely get both dishes again.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review Matthew! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed all of your dishes and we hope to have you back again soon!

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  7. Akinyele

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was knocked down, drag out. Even at altitude in which my wife could barely smell or breathe she enjoyed every minute of it. We would go back poor service and all. Because the food was that good. That’s it.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thank you for the review Akinyele

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  8. Jose

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at Sweet Basil and enjoyed the food.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Jose for the review!

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  9. Emily

    Mobile

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing but service was seriously lacking for how nice of a place this is and what our expectations were for the evening based on WOM. Waited close to 30 minutes after our reservation time to be seated, which was not a big deal since the hostess offered us a complimentary drink, but even then our waiter felt like he was in the weeds the whole evening and we were his after thought. We tried to order an app but were told he wouldn’t put it in without the rest of our dinner order, and because he was so busy, was probably 30 minutes after being seated. After not being seated on time combined with slow service, it just felt like the whole restaurant’s service was disjointed and not on par with what one of the top recommended restaurants in vail should be at
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Hey Emily, we appreciate your feedback and deeply regret that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We're thrilled that you enjoyed our food, but we're sorry to hear about the service issues you experienced. We always strive to provide prompt and attentive service to all our guests, and we apologize if we fell short in your case. Your comments will be shared with our team to ensure we make necessary improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

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  10. Leinad

    Miami

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Respectable but not memorable food. Drinks (gin and tonic) had to be returned.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Leinad, thank you for this feedback. It definitely helps us out. We appreciate it and hope we can provide a more memorable experience the next time you visit us

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Sweet Basil - Vail is rated 4.6 stars by 2441 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

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Booked 112 times today
You're in luck! We still have 2 timeslots left
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
  • Phone number
    (970) 476-0125
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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