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Sweet Basil - Vail, Vail, CO

Sweet Basil - Vail

4.7
4.7
2525 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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 2,525 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

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sweet Basil in Vail consistently delivers "the best food and service in Vail," with inventive dishes like French onion lasagna and duck miso ramen. Diners rave about the "amazing creative dishes," "delicious food," and "wonderful service." With a lively atmosphere and attentive staff, it's a must-visit for memorable dining experiences.
2,525 Reviews
  1. Felipe

    Miami21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service at the table were exceptional. The only thing that ruined our night was the bartender who served us while we waited for our table at the bar. I have never experienced this much rudeness before. He started by making fun of my husband’s accent when we ordered our first drink. A while later he was preparing another drink and splashed alcohol in my eyes. When I tried to tell him what had just happened he laughed in my face and said “hahaha nice”. I told him no it was not nice to have alcohol splashed in your eyes. He didn’t seem to really care and just turned his back and kept on laughing. We had to move to the other end of the bar in order to not leave before experiencing the amazing food. A place of this level should not have someone like this working at the bar where customers have their first interaction.

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  2. Jasmin VIP

    West Palm Beach5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. The portions are small, but filling very decadent. Great service I recommend.

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  3. Anne VIP

    Denver47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is really inspired. I’m gonna try and mimic the tuna with Brazil nuts of all things.

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  4. Cindy

    Mississippi2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite in Vail. Highlight was the striped bass and the hazelnut mocha dessert.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints, awesome food and perfect cocktails!

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  6. Ron VIP

    Denver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceeds expectations! The vibe, the view, the service and of course THE FOOD!!

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  7. Emily

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server from Serbia was so great, very informative with suggestions and each dish’s ingredients and attentive to our needs. The food was outstanding!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been waiting for 23 years to come have lunch again at Sweet Basil. Loved it. Really inventive flavors and wonderful service and ambience. My son had the duck Ramen Bowl which was the standout. Calamari and Tuna were great too.

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  9. Terri

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service, highly recommend.

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  10. Bryce

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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FAQs

Sweet Basil - Vail is rated 4.7 stars by 2525 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 50 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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