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Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine, Vail, CO

Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

4.8
4.8
156 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
Grand Hyatt Vail is thrilled to announce the opening of Makoto Vail, a new restaurant by Makoto Okuwa. The exclusive partnership with the lauded Chef is the brand’s first outpost at a resort, illustrating the natural synergy of global tastes and refined experiences that Grand Hyatt Vail and Makoto share. A master of Edomae-style sushi, Chef Makoto Okuwa has more than twenty-five years of experience in traditional Japanese cooking, which he combines with his own innovative style. Recognized by the James Beard Foundation for outstanding contribution, Makoto has acclaimed restaurants in Miami, Washington, D.C., Panama City, Mexico City, and São Paulo.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 479-1536
  • Website
    https://www.makotovail.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Makoto Okuwa
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that can accommodate up to 6 people for special occasions or events. The room is enclosed with views and access to the balcony to enjoy the wonderful Gore Creek only steps away. First come, first serve with a minimum of $1000 for dinner.
  • Location
    1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail, CO 81657
  • Area
    Vail
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Makoto Vail delivers an exceptional modern Japanese dining experience with "amazing sushi that melts in your mouth" and a "fantastic creative cuisine" in a beautiful setting. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and "fresh" ingredients. Though some note service inconsistencies, the "delicious food" and "great atmosphere" make it a must-visit.

156 Reviews

  1. Alyssa

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely modern restaurant with excellent service. Highly recommend doing the sashimi tasting—beautiful presentation, very fresh fish.

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  2. scott

    VIP

    Denver

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fish attentive staff excellent cocktails Won’t break the bank

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  3. Shawne

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very slow and unorganized. A table sat next to us was larger and got A+ service while we were essentially ignored. Made for a very frustrating evening. The sushi was good, but not great 

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Taylor

    Miami

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time and yummy food the service was also very quick and they always made sure we had drinks

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  5. Diego

    Monterrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente food in this restaurant The service was so good as well and the ambience was excellent

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  6. Nicole

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, incredible ingredients, poor execution. We dine for New Year’s Eve for $750 for 2 people and it seems like they pre-plated the sushi by seven hours and then left them in the fridge serving them iced cold and crusty.  Could’ve been so awesome and probably is on a regular night, but not a price-fixed night.

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  7. Erik

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great new year celebration with their pre-fix. Amazing fish.

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  8. Joseph

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for a birthday dinner with my wife and enjoyed this experience above all others. We ordered the crispy chicken dumplings, truffle salmon, and wagyu beef hot stone to start. All were great. We decided against the chef’s combination since we wanted to pick our rolls and get more pieces for the same price. Everything was fresh and tasted incredible. Fruit toban yaki for desert was delicious and the perfect way to end the evening. We enjoyed the dinner and the excellent service provided by Edgardo who was fantastic.

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  9. REBECCA

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and excellent fresh sushi we really enjoyed our dinner.

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  10. Suzanne

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dinner of delicious food accompanied by excellent service and attention.

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Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine is rated 4.8 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

  • Area
    Vail
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Makoto Okuwa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    https://www.makotovail.com/
  • Phone number
    (970) 479-1536
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that can accommodate up to 6 people for special occasions or events. The room is enclosed with views and access to the balcony to enjoy the wonderful Gore Creek only steps away. First come, first serve with a minimum of $1000 for dinner.
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