Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

4.7

145 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Area
Vail
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

New Year's Eve Four-Course Dinner
US$250.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Enjoy beautiful views of the snow-covered aspen trees as you treat yourself to an exclusive four-course plated dinner at Makoto to ring in the New Year! This plated menu will feature Chef Makoto and team's finest selections of raw fish, wagyu steaks, and locally sourced ingredients to create an extravagant culinary experience for guests. Following dinner at Makoto, don't miss out on Grand Hyatt Vail's New Year's Eve party featuring live music, dancing, drinks, and a balloon drop at midnight to celebrate the New Year!

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

145 Reviews

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amy
VIP
Denver
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined 3 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
VIP
Mexico City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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
Orlando
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 20 December 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 20 December 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 19 December 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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Tad
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. And they had uni! Highly recommend.
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Colby
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my wife and I's second time enjoying Makoto, and they did not disappoint either time. The service is amazing; not only was our server knowledgeable and attentive, he also remembered us from our first visit 3 months ago. The food....to die for! I highly suggest the "fire and ice oysters", my wife had 2 orders herself! The chefs combination was most excellent as well. We will be revisiting this place frequently.
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John
VIP
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lives up to its name and reputation. We’re from Miami and the service and food is up to par. The team there is incredible. The fish is fresh. Must visit when in vail
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Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 145 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

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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.

Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Four-Course Dinner

Menu

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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