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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   Rodolfo VIP

   Mexico City148 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   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 4 days ago

   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 April 14, 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 April 15, 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 April 13, 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 April 15, 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 April 11, 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 April 15, 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 April 9, 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 April 17, 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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   Jenifer VIP

   Denver17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   We had a great experience! Our waiter Eddie was the best - so knowledgeable about the food, drinks, how everything is prepared. Thank you Eddie!
   

   Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese CuisineResponded on April 7, 2025

   Dear Jennifer, We are delighted Eddie could ensure you enjoyed such a memorable meal with us at Makoto. Thank you for entrusting us with your dining experience here at Grand Hyatt Vail, and we await your return to our table. Warm regards, Michael Scott, Hotel Manager-F&B
   

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   andrew

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   outstanding from the moment we arrived. The server was incredibly knowledgeable. The vibe was great. The food was off the charts. The pace of service was excellent. 
   

   Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese CuisineResponded on April 7, 2025

   Hello Andrew, Outstanding service and cuisine is what we are known for at Makoto, and we're delighted to know that once again, we delivered. Thank you for letting us know the pace of your meal was perfect, and we hope we have inspired a return. With regards, Michael Scott, Hotel Manager-F&B
   

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   Steve VIP

   Denver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 2, 2025

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

   As always, had an amazing time. Great service from Galo, great food from chef, couldn’t get any better!
   

   Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese CuisineResponded on April 3, 2025

   Greetings Steve, 'Amazing' is what we strive to curate for every meal, and we're thrilled to know we have accomplished this during your visits to Makoto. We will pass along your compliments to Galo and Chef Okuwa, and we await your next visit! Warm regards, Michael Scott, Hotel Manager - F&B
   

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   Alexandra VIP

   Miami22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

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

   Today, my family (my brother and two kids) had the pleasure of enjoying a late lunch/apres ski at Makoto Vail. As a regular at Makoto Miami in Bal Harbour since its opening in 2011, I have always been impressed by the consistency and quality of Chef Makoto’s creations. I’ve even had the honor of dining with Chef Makoto at the bar on my birthday. Over the years, I’ve told him that his restaurants are among the best in the country -and possibly the world. However, I have to admit: my experience at Makoto Vail exceeded my expectations, even surpassing my regular experiences in Miami. Apologies to my Miami crowd, but it’s the truth! We were fortunate enough to be seated right when the restaurant opened at 3:15 PM local time. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional. Our server, MigMar, was not only kind and friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, making our experience even more enjoyable. As for the food -wow! We started with the classic Makoto salad, dynamite hand rolls, and spicy edamame, all of which were perfect as usual. Then we ventured into some "common" dishes like truffle salmon, hamachi crispy rice, and tuna crispy rice. I can’t emphasize enough how these dishes were anything but ordinary. They were absolute standouts, delivering flavors far beyond what we had expected -truly a delightful surprise. Next came the wasabi fried rice, sea bass sablefish, and, of course, the kids’ favorite: the A5 wagyu strip on the rock. My kids love cooking their own meat, and Makoto made the experience so special for them. To top off the meal, we enjoyed Makoto’s signature house sake —which never disappoints- and finished with the refreshing mochi ice cream and, my personal favorite, the fruit toban taki. All in all, it was the perfect end to a ski day in Vail. The combination of impeccable service, outstanding food, and a wonderful atmosphere made Makoto Vail an unforgettable experience. If you find yourself in Vail, don’t miss out this gem
   

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    Drew

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

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

    Great service. Food was really well done. We had a rowdy group next to us, but our server did a great job managing a tough situation.
    

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