Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Cindy

   Denver6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Great sushi and overall food, however it is very loud and there’s a lot of echo in the room. The veggie roll and charred cauliflower were amazing. I cannot give it five stars due to use of seed oils instead of healthier olive or avocado oils. Why do these nice restaurants use oils that we know are unhealthy for everyone?
   

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   Leslie

   Denver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent quality fish and creative preparations. Probably favorite (upscale) Japanese restaurant in the valley.
   

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   Courtney

   Denver8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious cuisine, creative compositions and incredible desserts. Very cool vibe.
   

   Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese CuisineResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Courtney, Thank you for sharing your top score with us! We're glad you explored our inventive and delicious menu offerings and that our atmosphere contributed to your enjoyment of your meal. Come back to see us again at Makoto soon! Warm regards, Michael Scott, Hotel Manger-F&B
   

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   Tyson

   Kansas City3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good experience, didn’t realize it was in a hotel til we got there, also wasn’t aware water was $22 but the experience and food was great
   

   Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese CuisineResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Tyson, We're glad you took a chance on a new experience and joined us for such a memorable meal at Makoto. Thank you for sharing your positive score with us, and we hope we can entice you back to our Grand Hyatt location again. Best regards, Michael Scott, Hotel Manger-F&B
   

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   Roy Y .

   Atlanta4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thank you!! We loved our experience at this place. I highly recommend it!
   

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   Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese CuisineResponded 5 days ago

   Hello Roy, Thank you for joining us at Makoto! It was a pleasure to serve you well, and we appreciate your recommendation of our fine dining experience to others. Until next time! Warm regards, Michael Scott, Hotel Manger-F&B
   

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   Rodolfo VIP

   Mexico City150 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 18 April 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding service and great meal quality, we had a great experience
   

   Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese CuisineResponded on 21 April 2025

   Hello Rodolfo, It was our pleasure to serve you at Makoto, and we're glad to know you experienced the outstanding quality and service we are known for. Come back soon! Warm regards, Michael Scott, Hotel Manager-F&B
   

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   Ana

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excelente el servicio y los platos que escogimos. Abro muy bueno y la calidad del pescado espectacular!
   

   Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese CuisineResponded on 15 April 2025

   Dear Ana, As you noted, we source only the freshest and finest of ingredients at Makoto, and we appreciate your high praise. We will share your compliments with our kitchen talent, and we hope we can entice you back soon. Best regards, Michael Scott, Hotel Manager-F&B
   

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   Idalia

   Cancun1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 13 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excelente muy recomendable precio calidad personal amable
   

   Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese CuisineResponded on 15 April 2025

   Hello Idalia, It was a pleasure to welcome you to Makoto, and we're so glad we earned your endorsement! We will share your kind words with our helpful, attentive staff, and we await your next visit. With regards, Michael Scott, Hotel Manager-F&B
   

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   Edward VIP

   Cleveland41 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Wagyu Beef Hot Stone was outstanding as well as the Shinsito Peppers and Rock Shrimp. About $90 p/p with tip
   

   Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese CuisineResponded on 15 April 2025

   Greetings Edward, We're so glad you tried our Wagyu hot stone! It sounds like you ordered perfectly throughout your meal, and we appreciate your top score! Come back soon! Warm regards, Michael Scott, Hotel Manager-F&B
   

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    Robin

    Denver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My Birthday celebration, Food/Bev manager Rodrigo who I meet a taste of Vail made sure my night was extra special. Often checking in on us to make sure everything was perfect. Our server Shannon pays great attention to detail making sure we enjoyed everything. Unfortunately I did not write down our second server Aishia(?) Beautiful young lady who served us dessert our flaming dessert called Death Star, not to be missed. She had to light my sparkle candle while holding the flaming pot that goes over the dessert. She is just lovely. I have been to Makoto before always sitting at the counter to watch the perfection of your chef's. I have been to Matsuhisa in Vail and Denver many times. Just try Makoto for a change of pace. They have a free shuttle at the transportation center to take you to Grand Hyatt appox every 15 min and free parking.
    

    Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese CuisineResponded on 17 April 2025

    Dear Robin, As you discovered, we love celebrating birthdays and other milestones at Makoto, and you were certainly in good hands with Rodrigo. We will share your praise with Shannon and the rest of our service team, and we're so glad you ended your evening on such a high note with our memorable Death Star dessert! Thank you for letting other guests know about the convenience of our shuttle, and we hope to host you at Maktoto again soon. Perhaps we have inspired a birthday tradition! Sincerely, Michael Scott, Hotel Manager-F&B
    

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