Sweet Basil

Name: Sweet Basil
Address: 193 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO, 81657
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.3

Vail · New American

193 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO, 81657Directions

4.31,080 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 data-backed Sweet Basil with 4,276 Blackbird check-ins and diner-loved service.**

Sweet Basil is a $$$ New American restaurant in Vail, Vail. It has logged 5,632 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

Why go

Sweet Basil is listed as New American at a $$ price point, with a 4.3 Google rating from 303 reviews and a substantial 5,632 Blackbird check-ins. That on-chain crowd signal is strongest on Thursdays and Fridays.

The review texture is service-forward: guests call out excellent, quick, friendly, and attentive staff, plus a clean, cozy setting. Notably, the highlighted Google reviews specifically praise Thai dishes, including Basil Beef and traditional Prawn fried rice, even though the cuisine listing here is New American.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Fast facts

Sweet Basil has 5,632 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird days are Thursday and Friday.
Google shows a 4.3 rating from 303 reviews.
Highlighted reviews repeatedly mention friendly, attentive service.
Reviewers describe the setting as clean and cozy.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Did you know

Sweet Basil logged 5,632 Blackbird check-ins between January 7 and August 5, 2026.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity552

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5,632

Neighborhood

Vail

Last 30 days

552 check ins

−12% vs prior month

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When it's busy

As busy as it gets right now

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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 27d ago

Review signal

4.3

1,080 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

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Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Sweet Basil.

FAQ

How popular is Sweet Basil?

Sweet Basil has logged 5,632 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.