Makoto Vail
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
This West Vail Japanese restaurant serves traditional sushi alongside refined Japanese cuisine in a polished mountain setting. The luxury price point reflects both the alpine location and the attention to detail in preparation and presentation.
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This West Vail Japanese restaurant serves traditional sushi alongside refined Japanese cuisine in a polished mountain setting. The luxury price point reflects both the alpine location and the attention to detail in preparation and presentation.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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Makoto Vail
The wine
Makoto Vail holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.
- Wine program
- Curated wine list
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
- Sake program
- Craft cocktails
Details
- Modern
- Sophisticated
- Elegant
- Trendy
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- Group Dining
- Hotel Restaurant
- Terrace
- Design Destination
- Sake Program
- Craft Cocktails
- Extensive Wine List
- A La Carte
- Sake
- Japanese Whisky
- Craft Cocktails
- Curated Wines
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 5–9 PM
- Friday
- 5–9 PM
- Saturday
- 5–9 PM
- Sunday
- 5–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Modern, wood-centric Japanese design with refined resort energy, striking Jacob Hashimoto artwork, and an indoor-outdoor dining feel.