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Makoto Vail is a new restaurant from award-winning chef Makoto Okuwa, located at The Grand Hyatt Vail. 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. Makoto has acclaimed restaurants in Miami, Washington, D.C., Panama City, Mexico City, and São Paulo, with Makoto Vail being Chef’s first location in Colorado.
Hours
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1300 Westhaven Dr, Vail, CO 81657
Phone: (970) 479-1536
Website: https://www.makotovail.com/
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Reviews
Dasha Elgart
Makoto completely exceeded our expectations. The beautiful, modern decor sets the tone right away, and the food was absolutely delicious – every dish was full of flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly crafted with a high level of culinary expertise. Very impressed with the chef’s skills! The chocolate dessert was out of this world and the perfect way to end the meal. The service was Impecable – caring and attentive staff which made for an exceptional dining experience. Can’t wait to come back.
… moreMichele T
Fabulous and memorable dining experience at the Makoto, located in the Grand Hyatt. The ambiance is wonderful, service attentive and food was served quickly to order and piping hot. Our server gave us great suggestions from the extensive menu. Our favourite was the wagyu beef hot stone and the passion fruit dessert served bubbling hot with a scoop of mango sorbet. One of the best desserts I’ve ever had! Highly recommended. Can’t wait to come again next time we are in Vail
… moreDesi F
Makoto Vail was such a great find. The vibe inside is quiet, warm, and a little dim in the best way and perfect for actually talking without yelling over a crowd. We went on a Tuesday night and luckily, were able to get a table without a reservation.
The food was so good. We ordered the tuna crispy rice with serrano chili, the crispy chicken dumpling with miso mustard, the spicy yellowtail roll, the salmon avocado roll, and the frosty wagyu fried rice with jidori egg. Everything was delicious, but the tuna crispy rice deserves special attention — it was honestly one of the best things I’ve ever tasted in my life. Perfect texture, perfect flavor, just perfect everything.
The service was great too — friendly, attentive, and really on top of things without hovering.
Overall, if you’re in Vail and want amazing sushi and Japanese dishes in a calm, cozy atmosphere, Makoto Vail is absolutely worth it. I’m definitely gonna go back one more time before my holiday is over!
… moreThe food was so good. We ordered the tuna crispy rice with serrano chili, the crispy chicken dumpling with miso mustard, the spicy yellowtail roll, the salmon avocado roll, and the frosty wagyu fried rice with jidori egg. Everything was delicious, but the tuna crispy rice deserves special attention — it was honestly one of the best things I’ve ever tasted in my life. Perfect texture, perfect flavor, just perfect everything.
The service was great too — friendly, attentive, and really on top of things without hovering.
Overall, if you’re in Vail and want amazing sushi and Japanese dishes in a calm, cozy atmosphere, Makoto Vail is absolutely worth it. I’m definitely gonna go back one more time before my holiday is over!
Twee CW
Hiroko is our server and she is AMAZING. The food is so great, the wagyu beef fried rice is so yummy. The sushi rolls are really good. We are so glad to dine here. All the staff here are nice and attentive. Great job, everyone!!!
We definitely will return in February when we come back for skiing season.
… moreWe definitely will return in February when we come back for skiing season.
Carla Cooper
We sat in the bar as a party of six and had an excellent experience from start to finish. Service was outstanding. Our waiter, David, was attentive, knowledgeable, and paced the meal perfectly.
The drinks were delicious. Mixed drinks, sake and the Sapporo on draft was crisp, cold, and exactly what you want with sushi.
We started with the chicken dumplings, shishito peppers, and tuna crispy rice….an excellent opening lineup. The mustard miso sauce on the dumplings was truly special and elevated the dish. The shishito peppers were a standout as well…tempura-fried, which brought out a natural sweetness and made them feel fresh and original rather than standard.
Next came the hamachi crudo and the truffle salmon. Both were very good, but the truffle salmon really shined. It was creative, unique, and something you don’t often find on other menus. The hamachi was delicious, though more familiar if you frequent sushi restaurants.
We finished strong with the wasabi fried rice, dynamite hand roll, spicy yellowtail roll, salmon avocado roll, and spicy scallop roll, plus toro and hamachi sashimi and a sushi sampler that included nine assorted nigiri and a spicy tuna roll. The spicy scallop roll is always a must for me and it hit the spot. Every single dish was on point! Fresh, well-balanced, and beautifully prepared.
Overall, the food was truly delicious with not a single complaint. Excellent service, great energy at the bar, and consistently strong dishes throughout the meal. This is a must visit.
… moreThe drinks were delicious. Mixed drinks, sake and the Sapporo on draft was crisp, cold, and exactly what you want with sushi.
We started with the chicken dumplings, shishito peppers, and tuna crispy rice….an excellent opening lineup. The mustard miso sauce on the dumplings was truly special and elevated the dish. The shishito peppers were a standout as well…tempura-fried, which brought out a natural sweetness and made them feel fresh and original rather than standard.
Next came the hamachi crudo and the truffle salmon. Both were very good, but the truffle salmon really shined. It was creative, unique, and something you don’t often find on other menus. The hamachi was delicious, though more familiar if you frequent sushi restaurants.
We finished strong with the wasabi fried rice, dynamite hand roll, spicy yellowtail roll, salmon avocado roll, and spicy scallop roll, plus toro and hamachi sashimi and a sushi sampler that included nine assorted nigiri and a spicy tuna roll. The spicy scallop roll is always a must for me and it hit the spot. Every single dish was on point! Fresh, well-balanced, and beautifully prepared.
Overall, the food was truly delicious with not a single complaint. Excellent service, great energy at the bar, and consistently strong dishes throughout the meal. This is a must visit.
Jay Aguirre
We dined in and gah-lee! It’s amazing! Everything is on point with no failure! Same goes out to our server Javier he was extremely nice! He recommended drinks and they were delicious!
If you stop by definitely ask for Javier 10/10 he is awesome
The food and drinks being so good will definitely reflect on the check
But it’s worth it!
… moreIf you stop by definitely ask for Javier 10/10 he is awesome
The food and drinks being so good will definitely reflect on the check
But it’s worth it!
Ashley Shearer
This was hands down one of the best dinners we’ve ever had. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was perfect: romantic, inviting, and thoughtfully designed. We would have come here for the ambience alone. If you get the chance, definitely sit outside. It really adds to the experience.
Eddie made the night truly special. He helped guide us through the sake options, and his recommendations were spot on. Anytime we had questions about the menu, he explained everything clearly and even shared some background behind the dishes, which made the meal even more meaningful. We were celebrating, and the entire team made us feel like honored guests.
Every course, from appetizers to dessert, was outstanding. Everything was fresh, made in house, and full of unique and memorable flavors. The drink pairings throughout the night were perfect.
Huge thanks to everyone involved, including the food runners and the manager who checked in on us. The entire experience was seamless, and we’ll definitely be back. We’ll also be telling our friends to check it out.
… moreEddie made the night truly special. He helped guide us through the sake options, and his recommendations were spot on. Anytime we had questions about the menu, he explained everything clearly and even shared some background behind the dishes, which made the meal even more meaningful. We were celebrating, and the entire team made us feel like honored guests.
Every course, from appetizers to dessert, was outstanding. Everything was fresh, made in house, and full of unique and memorable flavors. The drink pairings throughout the night were perfect.
Huge thanks to everyone involved, including the food runners and the manager who checked in on us. The entire experience was seamless, and we’ll definitely be back. We’ll also be telling our friends to check it out.
Megan Wenzlick
Hiroko was amazing! She was the most attentive server ever. We have went to Matsuhisa for years but Makoto is definitely the new favorite!
… moreAlex Carneiro
Second time that I eaten here and it is absolutely one of the best Japanese places in Colorado that I have ever eaten. As someone who has traveled to Japan I can testify that chef Makoto has done an excellent job at bringing the Japanese culinary arts to Vail. Our server Hira did an outstanding job all night and even surprised me on my birthday with a delightful sorbet that was delicious. If you get a chance, I highly recommend coming to eat here.
… moreToni Medrano
Have had an amazing dinner here the past two nights. The fresh fish and sushi is definitely the way to go. We were serviced by Hiro the first night, and requested her again because she’s absolutely amazing. Hiro picked out a sampler of nigiri for us and it was phenomenal! If you come request Hiro!
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