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Sweet Basil - Vail, Vail, CO

Sweet Basil - Vail

4.7
4.7
2492 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 63 times today
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • 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

What 2,492 people are saying

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

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  • 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."

2,492 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Oklahoma City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Five of us, and everyone’s food came out cold. Taste was great. But for sweet Basil, and the price this shouldn’t happen.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thank you for this feedback. It is very valuable to us and please know it has been received. We hope to have you all back soon and we can provide a better experience

    2 people found this helpful

  2. Mikelle VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made reservations for lunch and The whipped feta was amazing!!
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thank you for the 5 star review Mikelle! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your time and we hope to have you back soon!

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  3. Lauren

    Phoenix4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We have been dining at this restaurant for over 20 years, but unfortunately, the past few visits have been well below average. Still, given its history—including a Michelin star—we wanted to give it one last chance while celebrating my father’s and husband’s birthdays. Big mistake. Three strikes, and they’re out. This was, without a doubt, one of the worst dining experiences we’ve ever had—not just in Vail, but anywhere. The food was shockingly bad. The lamb was overcooked, with more than half of the medallions consisting of pure fat. Service was equally terrible. Our server showed no interest in addressing our concerns when we mentioned the food quality—just silently took the plates away. Another server, when taking our dessert order, casually said, “Well, that’s too bad,” and that was the extent of their concern. No manager ever came to check in. It took over an hour just to receive a cocktail. And the service? We’ve received better hospitality at fast food restaurants. Our waitress was not only impersonal but outright rude. For a restaurant that once held a Michelin star, this experience was unacceptable. We will never be returning, and we strongly advise others to avoid it as well.

    3 people found this helpful

  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was a hit! Not one miss or regret. The sea bass and yellowtail were definitely stars of the show. The drinks were incredible. Highly recommend!
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thank you for the 5 star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us! We hope to have you back soon!

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  5. Holly

    Denver16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Stavo (Stephan) was amazing! He explained the whole menu and helped with dietary restrictions. What a lovely experience!
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thank you for the 5 star review Holly! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us and that you enjoyed your server! We hope to have you all back again soon!

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  6. Pedro VIP

    Las Vegas215 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    There was nothing too impressive about the experience. The food was average, the service slow and the ambience ok but not worth the premium.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Best meal of our trip, from the French Onion Lasagna, Duck Miso Ramen, pork belly panini all 10/10. Phenomenal service!
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Thank you for the 5 star review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your meal with us and that you enjoyed some of our most favorite dishes! We will be sure to let Corine know you enjoyed your time with her!

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  8. Kelsey

    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! The whipped feta and sea bass were to die for. Our waitress, Kelsie, was very attentive
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Kelsey! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service with us! Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. lauren VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal at Sweet Basil! Service was great and we had a fabulous evening!
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Lauren! We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy your meals with us! We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Lindsay VIP

    Atlanta69 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our second time here and it was disappointing. Our service was very poor- no water refills until we finally asked, no bread plates for the rolls until we asked, the nightcaps never showed up and we finally cancelled them and got the bill. It was not the service we expected for this price point and we probably won’t return. The food was quite good but sub-par service marred the overall experience.
    Sweet Basil - VailResponded today
    Hi Lindsay. We're sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We take your comments about service very seriously and we're sorry that our service fell short on this occasion. We're glad you enjoyed our food, but we understand that the overall experience was marred. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the quality service you expect and deserve.

    2 people found this helpful

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Sweet Basil - Vail is rated 4.7 stars by 2492 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 63 times today
Google Map for Sweet Basil - Vail

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • 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
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