Sweet Basil - Vail

Name: Sweet Basil - Vail
Address: 193 East Gore Creek Dr. Suite 201, Vail, CO, United States, 81657
Telephone: (970) 476-0125
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (2628)

$50 and over

American

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

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2 people

Jul 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 76 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for fine wines

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 Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 476-0125
Website
http://www.sweetbasilvail.com/
Payment options
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.

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

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Whipped Feta$20.00
ginger hibiscus honey | lime | carta di musica
Heirloom Tomato Salad$22.00
citrus labneh | grilled zucchini | toasted peanut & walnut salsa macha | mint
Caesar Salad$18.00
garlic bread crunch | white anchovy | kohlrabi | parmesan | egg
*Maine Yellowtail$25.00
hibiscus ginger aguachile | pickled strawberries | fennel
*Ahi Tuna Crudo$26.00
black vinegar ponzu | wasabi tobiko | lemongrass ginger crisp
*Glacier Bay Oysters$30.00
cucumber | sake yuzu mignonette
Garden State$28.00
ketel one vodka | carpano dry vermouth | clarified tomato | basil evoo | sturgeon caviar

What 2,628 people are saying

Sweet Basil - Vail reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Sweet Basil in Vail is celebrated for its "phenomenal" food, "highly attentive" service, and "creative" menu. Regulars praise its "spectacular" ambiance and recommend making reservations well in advance. The wine and cocktail selections are "spot on," and while some find it pricey, many agree it's a "must-visit" spot in Vail.

2,628 Reviews

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sarah VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana42 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A favorite spot every time we are in Vail. This time, the 'bread' w the feta was slightly stale and the gnocchi was very salty. I'm a salt lover but that was about all I could taste. Wait staff wasn't the most attentive or helpful this time around either.
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Debbie VIP
Austin15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, Sweet Basil was exceptional. It is not just my favorite vacation restaurant, it is my favorite restaurant anywhere, anytime.
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Steven VIP
Nebraska29 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
With luck, Milos will be your server! A great dinner spot in Vail. Don't miss the oysters on the half shell!
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kathleen VIP
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and food and great waiter!! Excellent appetizer!
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Maura VIP
Denver / Colorado8 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We had a 5pm reservation and needed to leave by 7 for a show at the amphitheater. When we checked in they acknowledged we were celebrating my 60th birthday. We waited to be seated for 20 minutes. Our server was aware we needed to leave at 7, he basically ignored our table, spaced out appetizers (30 mins between) and we ended up being rushed. We didn’t have time to recognize my birthday and he was rude when left tossing candy on to the table as we departed. I chose Sweet Basil for this celebration since we have been there many times. This was BEYOND disappointing.
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Michael
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
La comida es deliciosa, lo unico que me hizo falta fueron mejores opciones de acompa;amientos. los tragos excelentes y muy buen servicio
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Michael!
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Kay VIP
Denver / Colorado38 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our waiter and the food!! All went well!
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the review!
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Christopher VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Phenomenal experience. From the creative food and quality ingredients to the service it hits on every mark. The menu weaves it's way through various regions and fare but the backbone of local touches brings it all together. Only regret is we only had dinner once here on our stay.
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the wonderful feedback Christopher! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and attentive service. It means a lot to hear that the local touches and diverse menu left such a strong impression. We only wish you had more time to dine with us too! We look forward to having you back again soon!
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lindsey
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We sat inside and it was a little warm. But the food was incredible. Even the kids loved it!
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Dave
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful food in an excellent room. Wine steward gave great insights into the Pinot Noirs on the list. Hard to get into always.
Sweet Basil - VailResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review Dave, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us
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FAQs

Sweet Basil - Vail is rated 4.6 stars by 2628 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 76 times today

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

Additional information

Cross street
Wall Street
Neighborhood
Vail
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 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
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

Website
http://www.sweetbasilvail.com/
Phone number
(970) 476-0125
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Sweet Basil - Vail

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Menu

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Whipped Feta$20.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad$22.00

Caesar Salad$18.00

*Maine Yellowtail$25.00

*Ahi Tuna Crudo$26.00

*Glacier Bay Oysters$30.00

Garden State$28.00

What 2,628 people are saying

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Review summary

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