Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

4.7

134 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

4.7

$50 and over

Japanese

Vail

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 15, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for scenic views

Grand Hyatt Vail is thrilled to announce the opening of Makoto Vail, a new restaurant by Makoto Okuwa. The exclusive partnership with the lauded Chef is the brand’s first outpost at a resort, illustrating the natural synergy of global tastes and refined experiences that Grand Hyatt Vail and Makoto share. A master of Edomae-style sushi, Chef Makoto Okuwa has more than twenty-five years of experience in traditional Japanese cooking, which he combines with his own innovative style. Recognized by the James Beard Foundation for outstanding contribution, Makoto has acclaimed restaurants in Miami, Washington, D.C., Panama City, Mexico City, and São Paulo.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 479-1536
Website
https://www.makotovail.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Makoto Okuwa
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that can accommodate up to 6 people for special occasions or events. The room is enclosed with views and access to the balcony to enjoy the wonderful Gore Creek only steps away. First come, first serve with a minimum of $1000 for dinner.

Location
1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail, CO 81657
Neighborhood
Vail
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

New Year's Eve Four-Course Dinner
$250.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Enjoy beautiful views of the snow-covered aspen trees as you treat yourself to an exclusive four-course plated dinner at Makoto to ring in the New Year! This plated menu will feature Chef Makoto and team's finest selections of raw fish, wagyu steaks, and locally sourced ingredients to create an extravagant culinary experience for guests. Following dinner at Makoto, don't miss out on Grand Hyatt Vail's New Year's Eve party featuring live music, dancing, drinks, and a balloon drop at midnight to celebrate the New Year!

What 134 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Japanese
Mountains
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Makoto Vail offers a "stunning dining experience" with modern Japanese cuisine in a beautiful setting. Guests rave about the "phenomenal sushi" and "innovative dishes" like the Wagyu hot rock. The service is frequently praised as "fantastic," enhancing the meal. Patrons highlight the "gorgeous location" and "superb presentation," making it a must-visit in Vail.

134 Reviews

D
DAVID
Miami
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a blast for the second time at Makoto! The food is amazing, nice choice, great quality ! Shannon, our waitress is just amazing ! Lovely, professional, service with a smile ! What else ! Best place !strongly recommend!
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Travis
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. Our server Eddie was awesome and explained the menu so well. The dessert was insanely good. The entire meal left us completely satisfied and not over full. The Wasabi was very unique and delicious. Our new favorite spot!!
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Victor
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant is located in the hotel. Valet parking is available. The menu is limited. Dishes are served on time. Arrogance is a distinctive feature of the restaurant. The unprofessionalism of the management staff ruined the overall impression.
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Matthew
Omaha
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time at Makato! Great ambience, easy parking (valet), and terrific food. Eduardo was our server and he made some excellent recommendations-loved them!
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randi
New York City
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolute perfection across the board! Great staff, super sweet and attentive. Gorgeous interior and environment. Outstanding food.. everything!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! Our server Jason was great, we loved every single dish he recommended. Makoto is one of the best restaurants in Vail.
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Annemarie
Denver
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing sushi that melts in your mouth. Great presentation. Super friendly and helpful server with a great sense of humor. We will be returning!
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NICOLE
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A great first visit. Service was excellent, interesting and refined raw and cooked dishes. We will be back!
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Kristen
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The Wagyu hot rock was amazing! Sushi and sashimi was rather large and bulky cuts...waiter said that is how the chef likes to make it. Chicken dumplings were tasty but odd- just really large amount of protein in the dumpling. Nice atmosphere. Wouldn't necessarily go back for the food considering Osaki's in Vail is much better !
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Renee
Denver
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
First time at Makoto. Nice decor which fits the modern Japanese style . Very extensive menu with interesting offerings. All we had was very good. Will return and try more dishes.
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Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 134 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

4.7

$50 and over

Japanese

Vail

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 15, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

Neighborhood
Vail
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Makoto Okuwa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.makotovail.com/
Phone number
(970) 479-1536
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that can accommodate up to 6 people for special occasions or events. The room is enclosed with views and access to the balcony to enjoy the wonderful Gore Creek only steps away. First come, first serve with a minimum of $1000 for dinner.

Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Four-Course Dinner

Menu

What 134 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

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