Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

Name: Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine
Address: 1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail, CO, United States, 81657
Telephone: (970) 479-1536
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

148 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for scenic views

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
Neighbourhood
Vail
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access

What 148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Japanese
Mountains
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Makoto Vail offers a "stunning dining experience" with modern Japanese cuisine in a beautiful setting. Guests rave about the "phenomenal sushi" and "innovative dishes" like the Wagyu hot rock. The service is frequently praised as "fantastic," enhancing the meal. Patrons highlight the "gorgeous location" and "superb presentation," making it a must-visit in Vail.

148 Reviews

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Nicole
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
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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Joseph
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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REBECCA
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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amy
VIP
Denver
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our meal at Makoto! The fish was fresh and the creations were delicious! The staff was busy….perhaps could have used a few more servers. Definitely a pricy meal, but the fish was outstanding!
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Javier
Mexico City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food The place is beautiful The Grand Hyatt offers a great space
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Maikel
VIP
Miami
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service, good food, good decoration, I’ll come back
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mauricio
VIP
Montreal
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The rise was terrible. I don’t understand why all the dishes were wrong with the rise
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Ekaterina
VIP
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and atmosphere, nice personal, love this place!
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Marty
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely, positively, and amazingly fantastic experience. Food was Ten, Ten, Ten, and Service was a Ten! What a find!
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Justin
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you SO much for making our Anniversary night so very special. Highly recommend Makoto for a beyond exceptional experience of an evening. From the valet service, to our most friendly and helpful host - from the moment we stepped out of the car we were treated with the utmost care. Though, I have got to say… our server, Shannon, was absolutely beyond fantastic. She was so knowledgeable about everything on the menu, had fantastic recommendations, and the service was phenomenal - so much so, we actually took them all!! And WOW. This was one of, if not THE top dining experiences I have ever had. HIGHLY recommend if you’re looking for an amazing dining experience in Vail! Thank you again so much to Shannon, the chef, the rest of the staff - you truly made our night even more special.
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Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Google Map for Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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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What 148 people are saying

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