Sweet Basil for Fine Dining in Vail, Colorado

Sweet Basil Restaurant
193 Gore Creek Dr.
Vail, CO 81657

Phone: 970.476.0125
 

 

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At Sweet Basil, the menu  features imaginative cuisine with an innovative array of diverse influences. Wine lovers will also find an extensive wine list featuring over 500 carefully chosen selections from around the world.

MENUS:
Lunch

Dinner
Dessert

Hours: 
LUNCH:  Wed-Sun
11:30 am - 3 pm
DINNER:  Nightly
5 - 10:00 pm

Full Service Bar:  Full menu service available at the bar, first come first served basis
Wine List:
An extensive selection
Private Dining & Groups: Group events up to 45 guests. Full restaurant buy-out up to 100 guests.

Creekside Views

Gift Cards Available


Patio Dining:
Available During Summer Months

Take Out Available

Children's Menu

UPDATED July 15, 2025.  Copyright Restauranteur, 2007-2025.  All rights reserved.
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LUNCH

   Bites  
* Glacier Bay Oysters  30
cucumber | sake | yuzu mignonette
* Maine Yellowtail  25
hibiscus ginger aguacile | pickled strawberry | fennel
* Ahi Tuna Crudo  27
black vinegar ponzu | wasabi tobiko | lemongrass ginger crisp
Ricotta Gnocchi  20
artichokes | ciliegine mozzarella | caper berries | toasted almonds | smoked tomato butter
Caesar Salad  17
garlic bread crunch | white anchovy |kohlrabi | parmesan | egg
* Muse Wagyu Tataki  28
black garlic puree | tallow fried potato | marrow aioli | wasabi greens
Heirloom Tomato Salad  22
citrus labneh | grilled zucchini | toasted peanut & walnut salsa macha | mint
Crispy Shrimp & Calamari  26
sweet Thai chili sauce
* Ricotta & Pea Raviolo  24
seared scallops | scallop mousse | tarragon oil | charred lemon vinegar
Whipped Feta  20
ginger hibiscus honey | lime | carta de musica
   Entrees  
* Lombardi Bros. Loin Burger  28
bone marrow & black pepper aioli | caramelized onion jam | ny white cheddar
* Loch Etive Steelhead Salmon  35
meyer lemon glaze | lemongrass scented rice | asparagus | charred cucumber
Argentine Red Shrimp  29
warm vegetable & kale salad | everything bagel and almond crisp | garlic yogurt | mint
Chilled Soba Noodles  22
pork belly panzanella | pine nut tahini | patty pan squash escabeche  | scallions
* Tuna Tostada  32
charred avocado | cascabel chili aoili | salsa brava "contramar" | heirloom masa tortillas
Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich
crunchy vegetable slaw | cucumber | cilantro | kimchi mayo } kimchi dust

 

DINNER

   Bites  
* Glacier Bay Oysters  30
cucumber | sake | yuzu mignonette
* Maine Yellowtail  25
hibiscus ginger aguacile | pickled strawberry | fennel
* Ahi Tuna Crudo  27
black vinegar ponzu | wasabi tobiko | lemongrass ginger crisp
Ricotta Gnocchi  20
artichokes | ciliegine mozzarella | caper berries | toasted almonds | smoked tomato butter
Caesar Salad  17
garlic bread crunch | white anchovy |kohlrabi | parmesan | egg
* Foie Gras Gateaux  28
sake "& mango gel | caramelized mango | toasted brioche | pecans
* Muse Wagyu Tataki  28
black garlic puree | tallow fried potato | marrow aioli | wasabi greens
Heirloom Tomato Salad  22
citrus labneh | grilled zucchini | toasted peanut & walnut salsa macha | mint
Octopus a La Plancha  24
potato aioli | aji amarillo crema | green olive tater tot | olive cracker
* Ricotta & Pea Raviolo  24
seared scallops | scallop mousse | tarragon oil | charred lemon vinegar
Whipped Feta  20
ginger hibiscus honey | lime | carta de musica
 
   Entrees  
* Loch Etive Steelhead Salmon  42
corn sabayon | confit tomato | crispy polenta | huitlacoche
Alaskan Halibut  55
chanterelle mushrooms | asparagus | pickled pepper butter | dill flowers
Dungeness Crab Bucatini  52
crab butter hollandaise | pecorino locatelli | chives
* South Carolina Quail  47
foie gras biscuit | english peas | tarragon | huckleberry rhubarb jam
* Colorado Beef Tenderloin  65
negiyaki scallion pancake | baby turnips | bonito aioli | mushroom tare
* Iberian Duroc Pork  58
taleggio spoonbread souffle | bourbon grilled peaches | broccolini | red eye jus
* Venison Loin Chop  56
honey lime carrots | ginger carrot puree | sesame puffed rice | gochujang ramp relish

 

DESSERT

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake  16
myer's rum sauce | brown sugar rum ice cream | peanut brittle
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
"D'OLIVEIRAS '5 ANOS' MEIO DOCE - MADEIRA, PORTUGAL  15
Thai Iced Tea  15
Thai tea panna cotta | black sesame crumble | Thai tea bubbles | papaya | tahini rice crispies
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
"MINI LAWMAN"  12
Lemon & Fennel  15
lemon curd | fennel & brown sugar crumble | lemon basil sorbet | fennel granita
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
"CHATEAU RIEUSSEC - SAUTERNES, FRANCE 1998"  25
Chocolate Pinecone  19
dark chocolate mousse | chocolate financier | milk chocolate caramel | chocolate pistachio soil | pine nut ice cream
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
"10 YR TAWNY PORT NIEPOORT - PORTO, PORTUGAL"  15
House-Made Ice Cream or Sorbet  9
rotating selection

Menu prices and items are seasonal and subject to change without notice.

UPDATED July 15, 2025.  Copyright Restauranteur, 2007-2025.  All rights reserved.
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