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Sweet Basil

Vail · New American

193 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO, 81657Directions
4.3★★★★★★★★★★1,080 reviews

Diners say this restaurant offers delicious and unique dishes, with favorites including the gnocchi, whipped feta, and sticky toffee pudding. They also highlight the excellent service, lively atmosphere, and accommodating staff. Some reviews mention the service can be inattentive.

A budget-friendly New American listing with a strong Blackbird check-in signal.

Sweet Basil is a $$$ New American restaurant in Vail, Vail. It has logged 5,824 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday3:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday3:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
sweetbasilvail.com

The experience

Trendy hot spot for inspired New American eats in the swanky dining room or drinks at the buzzy bar.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Sweet Basil is listed as New American and budget-friendly, with a 4.3 Google rating across 304 reviews. The highlighted reviews mention friendly service, a clean-and-cozy atmosphere, and food described as flavorful, filling, and freshly cooked.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Sweet Basil has 5,824 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Thursday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.3 rating from 304 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviewers call out excellent, friendly, and attentive service.
  • The highlighted reviews praise Drunken noodles, Pad Tai, and scallion pancakes.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Sweet Basil has logged 5,824 Blackbird check-ins, with Thursday and Friday leading the weekly traffic.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • Fried Chicken & Caviar

    potato crusted | kaluga caviar | mountain standard ranch

    $23.00
  • Hawaiian Kanpachi Crudo

    pineapple ginger nuoc cham | pineapple tajin gummies | cilantro

    $26.00
  • Ahi Tuna Tostaditas

    whipped avocado | yuzu kosho | shiso | red corn masa

    $27.00
  • Royal Miyagi Oysters

    peach mignonette | basil oil

    $30.00
  • Shrimp Elote

    furikake panko | chicatana chili aioli | pecorino street corn

    $24.00
  • Crispy Shrimp & Calamari

    sweet thai chili sauce

    $26.00
  • Whipped Feta

    calabrian chili and garlic honey | carta di musica | petite basil

    $20.00

salads

  • Caesar Salad

    garlic bread crunch | white anchovy | kohlrabi | parmesan | egg

    $18.00
  • Heirloom Tomato & Melon Salad

    japanese sesame snack mix | tomato vinaigrette | sunflower shoots | shiso

    $21.00

soups

  • Gazpacho Verde

    stracciatella | toasted sunflower | spring peas | focaccia | lemon basil gel

    $19.00

pasta

  • Fava Bean Agnolotti

    morel mushrooms | asparagus | lemon potato beurre | parmesan reggiano

    $25.00

mains

  • Lombardi Bros. Loin Burger

    bone marrow & black pepper aioli | caramelized onion jam | ny white cheddar

    $28.00
seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity416
check ins · last 30 days · yesterdaycheck ins · last 30 dayslast check in · yesterday

Flynet check ins

5,824

Neighborhood

Vail

Last 30 days

416 check ins

−35% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday3:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday3:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Inside Sweet Basil

The experience

Trendy hot spot for inspired New American eats in the swanky dining room or drinks at the buzzy bar.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.3

1,080 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Guide

Inside Sweet Basil

The experience

Trendy hot spot for inspired New American eats in the swanky dining room or drinks at the buzzy bar.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Sweet Basil is listed as New American and budget-friendly, with a 4.3 Google rating across 304 reviews. The highlighted reviews mention friendly service, a clean-and-cozy atmosphere, and food described as flavorful, filling, and freshly cooked.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.3

1,080 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • Fried Chicken & Caviar

    potato crusted | kaluga caviar | mountain standard ranch

    $23.00
  • Hawaiian Kanpachi Crudo

    pineapple ginger nuoc cham | pineapple tajin gummies | cilantro

    $26.00
  • Ahi Tuna Tostaditas

    whipped avocado | yuzu kosho | shiso | red corn masa

    $27.00
  • Royal Miyagi Oysters

    peach mignonette | basil oil

    $30.00
  • Shrimp Elote

    furikake panko | chicatana chili aioli | pecorino street corn

    $24.00
  • Crispy Shrimp & Calamari

    sweet thai chili sauce

    $26.00
  • Whipped Feta

    calabrian chili and garlic honey | carta di musica | petite basil

    $20.00

salads

  • Caesar Salad

    garlic bread crunch | white anchovy | kohlrabi | parmesan | egg

    $18.00
  • Heirloom Tomato & Melon Salad

    japanese sesame snack mix | tomato vinaigrette | sunflower shoots | shiso

    $21.00

soups

  • Gazpacho Verde

    stracciatella | toasted sunflower | spring peas | focaccia | lemon basil gel

    $19.00

pasta

  • Fava Bean Agnolotti

    morel mushrooms | asparagus | lemon potato beurre | parmesan reggiano

    $25.00

mains

  • Lombardi Bros. Loin Burger

    bone marrow & black pepper aioli | caramelized onion jam | ny white cheddar

    $28.00
seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Sweet Basil has 5,824 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Thursday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.3 rating from 304 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviewers call out excellent, friendly, and attentive service.
  • The highlighted reviews praise Drunken noodles, Pad Tai, and scallion pancakes.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Sweet Basil has logged 5,824 Blackbird check-ins, with Thursday and Friday leading the weekly traffic.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Sweet Basil.

  • Mountain Standard

    Vail

    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
  • DECA + BOL

    Vail

    2MIN WALK169m
  • The Rink

    Vail

    2MIN WALK178m
  • Long Pourr

    Vail

    2MIN WALK187m

FAQ

How popular is Sweet Basil?

Sweet Basil has logged 5,824 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Sweet Basil busiest?

Sweet Basil is busiest on Saturday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Sweet Basil serve?

Sweet Basil serves New American cuisine.

How expensive is Sweet Basil?

Sweet Basil is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Sweet Basil?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Sweet Basil in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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