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Lunch, après & dinner

Creative contemporary American cooking with influences from around the world, served with a captivating bistro-like energy.

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About

A Vail landmark
since 1977

Nearly five decades of legendary New American cooking in the heart of Vail Village.

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Private Events

From a party of eleven to the whole house

Four spaces for your group, from a nook in the dining room to the whole restaurant and both decks, over the village and Gore Creek.

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News & Events

On the calendar and in the press

Elegance at Elevation, the evenings on the calendar, and the press.

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Gift Cards

One card, two restaurants

Good at Sweet Basil and Mountain Standard. Any amount from $10 to $1,000.

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Reservations

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Lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner nightly. Tables open 30 days ahead, and same-day reservations open at 9am.

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Hours & Info

In the heart of Vail Village

193 Gore Creek Drive
Vail, Colorado 81657

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Regular hours

LunchWed to Sun11:30 to 3:00
Après3:00 to 5:00
DinnerNightly5:00 to 9:00

Vail · Colo.Est. 1977

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Mark the date. We will set the table.

Wine dinners, seasonal menus and special evenings at Sweet Basil and Mountain Standard.

Both restaurants

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Nothing on the calendar right now.

Wine dinners, seasonal menus and special evenings appear here once their dates are set.

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From the archive

Past events

June 24, 2026

September 30, 2026

Elegance at Elevation Summer 2026

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Sweet Basil Vail

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January 14, 2026

April 1, 2026

Elegance at Elevation Winter 2026

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October 2, 2025

October 4, 2025

Fall 2025 Elegance at Elevation Week 2

Join us for Elegance at Elevation, a unique multi-course dining experience paired with expertly selected wines or cocktails, with limited reservations available.

Location:

Sweet Basil

event info

September 24, 2025

September 27, 2025

Fall 2025 Elegance at Elevation Week 1

Join us for Elegance at Elevation, a unique multi-course dining experience paired with expertly selected wines or cocktails, with limited reservations available.

Location:

Sweet Basil

event info

April 16, 2025

April 19, 2025

Elegance at Elevation

Join us for Elegance at Elevation, a unique multi-course dining experience paired with expertly selected wines or cocktails, with limited reservations available. Reservations opening soon!

Location:

Sweet Basil Vail

event info

March 1, 2025

March 31, 2025

Apres Pintxos and Cider

Basque inspired Apres Pintxos and Cider

Location:

Sweet Basil Bar

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December 11, 2024

December 14, 2024

Elegance At Elevation

Join us for Elegance at Elevation, a unique multi-course dining experience paired with expertly selected wines or cocktails, with limited reservations available.

Location:

Sweet Basil

event info

December 4, 2024

December 7, 2024

Elegance At Elevation

Join us for Elegance at Elevation, a unique multi-course dining experience paired with expertly selected wines or cocktails, with limited reservations available.

Location:

Sweet Basil

event info

October 12, 2024

Pig Roast Dinner

Location:

Mountain Standard

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October 1, 2024

October 5, 2024

Elegance at Elevation Week 2

Join us for Elegance at Elevation, a unique multi-course dining experience paired with expertly selected wines or cocktails, with limited reservations available.

Location:

Sweet Basil

event info

September 24, 2024

September 28, 2024

Elegance at Elevation Week 1

Join us for Elegance at Elevation, a unique multi-course dining experience paired with expertly selected wines or cocktails, with limited reservations available.

Location:

Sweet Basil

event info