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    Sweet Basil

    4.0 (922 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    SWEET BASIL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Lindsay G.

    Absolutely phenomenal. One of the best meals I've ever had! The chicken with caviar was so fun and unique. The waitress couldn't have been better. Atmosphere was beautiful- sat right over the creek. The folks around us were so friendly, and we became quick friends.

    Whipped Feta and Fried Chicken and Caviar
    Angela T.

    Comfortable setting and friendly servers. We like to try multiple menu items and while the choices are limited, everything we tried was delicious. The portions were small, but had great flavor and presentation. The children's menu was a hit with multiple choices. Would love to see more variety on the menu or include the lunch menu options with the dinner menu.

    Whipped feta - so good!
    Carmen O.

    Sweet Basil is our go to special occasion restaurant when spending time in Vail. The atmosphere is modern yet cozy, befitting a mountain town. There is a welcoming bar as you enter, with several different dining spaces, each with its own intimate feel. I've never had a bad meal here and every time we take guests they are blown away! On our most recent visit over the winter holiday season, my partner and I had another wonderful experience. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive and non-obtrusive. I am pescatarian and gluten free and they were attentive to my dietary needs. We split the tuna and octopus appetizers, both absolutely delicious. For entrees I had the trout which was delicate but flavorful and my partner enjoyed the lamb. Portion sizes are fitting of fine dining, enough to be satisfied while not being stuffed. My favorite in Vail Village! It can be a hard reservation to get in season - they start booking 30 days out so plan ahead!

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    Stephany S.

    This is an amazing restaurant. We came for lunch and thankfully there was availability. I would definitely suggest making reservations to make sure you have a spot since this place is located in the heart of Vail. From the moment you walk in, the place is warm and inviting and has a killer bar. We sat towards the back of the restaurant near the window overlooking the creek. The menu is small but the food is spectacular. We went with the Caesar salad to start which was very fresh. I loved the dressing. It was tangy with hints of mustard and the saltiness of the anchovies. For entree we went with the special of the day which was a 6oz filet with truffle fries and a bone marrow sauce. It was cooked to perfection and very flavorful on its own. The bone marrow sauce really just added another layer to the steak. The fries were crisp and the truffle was not overpowering. Highly recommend stopping by for some delicious food and great ambiance for a date night.

    Adonis S.

    We were in the Vail, Colorado area and found this cute warm place for lunch. I noticed 4 stars but in my opinion, it deserves 5 stars. We were seated immediately for lunch and got great seats in the back with an amazing view. Our waiter was amazing and friendly. We tried their Caesar salad which was so flavorful and had fresh crisp lettuce. It does come with anchovies. So if you're sensitive to that then I recommend not to get it. Their special that day was the steak frites. It was a 6 oz filet mignon and fries. We paired it with their red blend wine and it was a dream lunch. Very fancy interior and great vibes. This is the place we needed to relax and have a glass of wine and a delicious meal.

    shrimp toast
    Alyse H.

    Came for Après! Love the vibe and the staff. I only ordered shrimp toast & a local cider. 2026 winter menu looks great. Michelin Guide spot. Gotta love Vail.

    Caesar salad with anchovies
    Ann K.

    This place was our favorite dinner spot in Vail. The menu changes frequently so I appreciate recent reviews with pictures. The food is always delicious. Parking is free in the VTC garage. I wish it just wasn't so super expensive but once in a while, it's a really nice treat. We usually can't get a reservation so we try our luck at the bar and have been seated there the last two times. It's always fun to chat up others and we met a couple of fun ladies sitting next to us. Tyler was our server and took good care of us. Food... we ordered the Caesar salad. It was good but the last time we had it, it was very memorable and more crisp and citrus in a way that really made us want to come back for it. We tried the foie gras bateau. I really like the rich taste of foie gras, so the mango gel really overpowered the foie gras so I just ate it separately in layers. I wouldn't order it again. Beef tenderloin was cooked perfectly throughout for medium rare but it could've been a touch more flash seared on a pan or grill. I enjoyed eating the mushroom with the steak. The turnips didn't have much flavor and the stems were hard to cut on the rough stone plate with a steak knife. The Super Tuscan wine was very nice. Tyler described it well that it was peppery and bold. Most times we've really been impressed with our meal but this night was a little disappointing for such a large $240 bill for 2. I'm not sure we'll be back anytime soon. There are a lot of options at this price point in town so we might try something else next time.

    Roland H.

    Wow! What a lunch. Started with a 1/2 btl of Guy Lamardier Grand Cru Bubbles with Truffle Fries, Crispy Shrimp & Calamari and Corn Cappelletti then moved on to a 1/2 bottle of Chateau Cantermerle with Ricotta Gnocchi and Lombardi Brothers Loin Burger. Great wine program; particularly like the great 1/2 btl selections. Everything was amazing. Staff professional and Friendly. Beautiful space. Will be back!

    Oysters
    Tiffany H.

    I was looking forward to trying a Michelin start restaurant. We sat by the bar and started w a bubbly rosé. We came in New Year's Day after all. Time to celebrate. Presentation is amazing. The whipped feta is amazing. Such creamy consistency. The oysters were amazing, salty, spicy and a touch of sweet all at once. Explosion of habit in my mouth. I was a little disappointed in the duck ramen. the Broth was lukewarm, I feel like it should be hot. The noodles were undercooked n had parts that clumped together. Not what I expect on a Michelin restaurant. I supposed i should have sent it back. But I had bubbly n feeling good. Why spoil the moment by a clumpy noodle. Service is friendly n courteous as expected n appreciated.

    Cherry bomb
    Ana W.

    Delicious meal. A great place to go for a fancy dinner. Even the kids menu had gourmet dishes with distinct presentation. The dishes are interesting and very flavorful. Service was good and and the ambiance is nice.

    Quail with a foi gras biscuit
    Jim B.

    Wow! Amazing meal carefully prepared with the intention of awesomeness! Service was fantastic too! We sat on the balcony overlooking the village, very much recommended.

    Lizzie A.

    Amazing meal tonight at Sweet Basils. Our waitress Laura was phenomenal. I asked if the app I ordered (ricotta gnocchi) was vegetarian. She could've just said yes but instead she said "hold on let me get you the vegetarian menu". There was a specific mushroom and potato entree she recommended that was incredible. I had asked earlier for a side of crushed ted pepper because I like everything spicy. So she asked the kitchen to bring some sliced peppers- similar to jalapenos- on the side. It made the dish unbelievably delicious. We also got the gnocchi as an app and it was delicious. So glad we snagged a table tonight. This is my new favorite Vail restaurant.

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    Neley M.

    Great drinks and good vibes for a quick bite and drink during Apres! Would recommend if you want somewhere to hang out

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