Matsuhisa

We booked our table in advance. When we arrived, the restaurant wasn’t that full and it did get quite busy towards the end of our visit. The service was excellent, our waiter was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent, especially the fish dishes, which were outstanding. Prices are on the higher side. One thing we didn’t like was that the main courses came out before our appetizers and soup. We weren’t informed in advance that dishes would be served as they were read, we would have preferred to have everything in the usual order. Overall, it’s an excellent restaurant and recommend it if you’re visiting Vail.

We were treated to an amazing experience for a 7 pm. dinner reservation last Wednesday. The service and ALL of the menu items were outstanding! The waitstaff who worked as a team were very attentive, answered all our questions, kept our beverages full, and cleared our empty plates quickly. Our server, Marilyn, was lovely and very professional, and we enjoyed ALL her menu suggestions. The only downside to this wonderful experience is that we were a party of 5, at a large round table, and the noise level was really loud. All the people having a great time and dinner and drinks at the bar, along with the dance music, prevented us from hearing our servers unless they leaned down and spoke to you directly. Other than that, we had a terrific experience and will definitely go back and choose an earlier dining time.

This place is absolutely amazing. Delicious food, excellent service, huge selection of wines, and just a perfect time. Everyone is so nice and is so professional. David was an exceptional server. Attention to detail in every aspect. Must visit when in Vail!

Upscale Japanese/Peruvian cuisine featuring a variety of traditional sushi and sashimi choices, top quality Wagyu beef, grilled meat and fish skewers and savory salads made from the freshest ingredients. Beautiful airy ambience with stone walls and floor to ceiling windows offering stunning views of Vail Mountain.

Had our dinner here after proposing to my girlfriend at Beaver Creek. It was a fantastic experience! The staff congratulated us and brought us out our desert with a “congratulations decoration”. And of course the food, atmosphere, and seevice were all perfect! I can’t wait to visit again.

I had a great experience at Matsuhisa! Clark was great-he recommended some amazing drinks and sushi rolls that really elevated the meal. The customer service overall was top-notch. Definitely looking forward to coming back!

Best food in Vail bar none. The service is excellent, with every member of the staff having demonstrated mastery of the menu. The food is consistently top notch. Quality superb. Drinks are fantastic. I usually let the server craft a dining experience to fit my budget and hunger levels. I’ve tried basically the whole menu and it absolutely hits. Something for everyone and always excited to return.

This is sushi excellence. I sat at the bar and Clark was so helpful with his suggestions. I tried as much as I could fit in my belly, lol. The hot rock waygu is a must. The black cod lettuce cup & tempura did not disappoint. I had never seen Uni Tempura and it was a special moment indeed. The roll & sashimi all ranked high as some of the best I have ever had. Dessert equally bangin'. If you make it to Vail, this is a must. I would suspect that it's a hard table to get in ski season so plan ahead

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW what a wonderful meal - we let the waiter select our menu, and everything was delicious + safe. I can't even pick a favorite. We ended with the coconut rice pudding; they take allergies seriously and when each item comes out the server says "gluten free ...." then names the dish.

For a landlocked mountain town, Vail is rich with great sushi places (Joy Sushi also is wonderful). Matsuhisa is my fave. Tucked inside the posh Solaris complex, this sprawling sushi place has some of the best sushi chefs around. Ask them for the freshest nigiri, and you're sure to be steered to something different than your usual yellowtail. Or try the House Special Roll, a nice gf spin on the rainbow roll.

When Matsuhisa first opened years ago, I was very excited but a tad worried whether it would pass the test of time the way it has elsewhere. Lo and behold they've excelled in this fickle mountain market. Food is great all around, service is generally exceptional. They are a little exacting regarding reservations, even if you're showing up with ten people. Will absolutely return.

Amazing! Everything was delicious. The service was a tad slow, but it was Xmas week, which is the busiest season so I absolutely give the staff lots of grace. The ambiance is fun as people range from ski gear energy to glamour gorgeous. I cannot wait to go back.

Such a great dining experience here! Everything we had was delicious. One of the best meals I had while in Colorado was here. Service was pleasant as well. No complaints at all!

The food was very good, great service, but it was extremely noisy. Because of that, I couldn't recommend Matsuhisa and I don't think I would return.

4.5 rounding up to a 5 because the service was impeccable. The food was very good overall, though the nigiri portions were quite skimpy--the fish was thin, especially considering the price, which was higher than top spots in Denver like Sushi Den or Temaki Den. However, the non-sushi dishes, like the crispy rice, black miso cod lettuce wraps, and sizzling cauliflower, were excellent. The service truly stood out--each time we used a plate, it was promptly replaced, and we felt very well taken care of. While I think it's one of the better restaurants in Vail, I might be biased because sushi is my favorite!

Everything here was amazing! They were super busy but our server was still on top of it. Family friendly but also great spot for a date. The whitefish crudo was incredible! They also have amazing cocktails.

Unfortunately this place has really fallen off lately. We always have amazing service and super knowledgeable waiters, however, the sushi is just not worth the price at all. Been wanting to try the upstairs bar though since it always seems lively/fun, so may have to come back and give them one more shot...

My friends and I dined at Matsuhisa this past weekend and had a very nice experience. Our friend who has dined here in the past took control and ordered for us. The service was superb. Between the food runners bringing the food out and our waitress always being present set the tone. The food was really good, but the wagyu wasn't worth it. Everything else was really good. I do suggest the bento box for dessert. The molten chocolate cake was hot and oozing chocolate filling. We sat out doors and the views were breathtaking looking into the mountains. The only con was that on Saturdays they have a dj playing in front of the restaurant which made it tough to talk. Otherwise a very nice experience.

Ambiance was beautiful here. The food was great. The waiter was very knowledgeable and eager to share recommendations and explain anything on the menu. Reservations are highly recommended

Giving this a 4 star food was excellent, so delicious everything, service is quick and nonstop and we got seated earlier than our reservation, only complaint is the waiters hovering waiting for you to finish but overall super good food, and such a cute little place

Amazing sushi. Very fresh and creative. The atmosphere was nice except a lot of kids but not their fault. We celebrated my husband's birthday there. Will definitely be back.

We were SO looking forward to returning to Matsuhisa since we were last here in 2/20 (during the epic snowstorm). Matsuhisa has always been our favorite in Vail, however, the food fell really flat and was so disappointing. The sushi looked good but didn't taste fresh. Definitely was not memorable. The best part of the meal was the shrimp tempura, salad and the cocktails. Service was superb so would give 5-stars for that.

I wavered on whether this is 4 or 5 stars. Needless to say when had a great meal. Eating at the sushi bar is always fun because of the interaction with the sushi chefs. And that's what we did. We went with our regular favorites and added a few exotics of which one was a raw oyster with uni and some other fun stuff. This was an "off menu" favor that the chef did for us. We drank a more than average amount of cold unfiltered sake and in the end our bar bill was a little more than the food. Not unusual for us. We'll be back.

Fresh seafood and amazing ambiance. Love this place! And it's close to everything. Will be coming back! Def recommend! We sat by the sushi bar and it was really fun

Came here two days ago and had to come back specifically for the albacore truffle sashimi special, tried new things as well (in the photos) and it was amazing again

I came here to celebrate my anniversary with my girlfriend, and I was truly lost for words. Excellent cuisine; I indulged in the omakase experience, which left me speechless. The service was also top-tier; Jeff and Ryan were incredibly kind and helpful. The staff acknowledging our anniversary was also very nice; my girlfriend ordered ice cream at the end adorned with chocolate that said "Happy anniversary." Small things like that go a long way. The charming, large space gives you that high-class feel just from looking through the monstrous windows from the outside. Whenever I'm back, I'll make it a point to dine here again.

We went to Vail to ski at the end of February and beginning of March. First time staying in Vail so we relied on concierge from our hotel to make dinner reservations which ended up being all very similar restaurants. So after the first two days we started asking for recommendations and Matsuhisa was one of them along with Chasing Rabbits (see separate review). We tried making reservations but they were booked three weeks out. Told we could try to walk in if we showed up a little before 5pm. So a couple days later, we showed up a little after 5 and had to get in line but were seated within 20 minutes. As we were walking to our table we were greeted by the sitting patrons to "Irasshaimase". I stated laughing thinking I was in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm and was expecting Larry David to pop out. Maitre'd told us the place was crazy for a month after that episode of Curb aired. My wife isn't a fan of Sushi but found a wonderful spinach salad with dry miso, parmesan, and grilled shrimp to enjoy as her main meal. We also snacked on Edamame and skewers of beef and chicken. I had the Blue Fin Tuna sashimi special and a separate order of sushi. The service was great and the food excellent. My wife tried the Gardener drink special which was flavorful with a little bite to it. The Gardener can be made with Tequila, Gin, or Vodka to suit your taste. The deserts were outstanding. My wife was in heaven with the rice pudding and I got my chocolate fix with the Bento Box. (See pictures of most of our meal). Looking forward to stopping here again next year. Irasshaimase.

Get the black cod lettuce cups. Any new style sashimi. Any specialty rolls they have for the evening. If you're gonna spend money in Vail, make sure the quality backs it up. This place always always backs it up.

Have been eating here since 2019. It's a really nice setting with meticulously prepared food. I do not eat seafood, but those that I come with say it's among the best sushi and seafood they have in any given year. The restaurant can be very loud so if you have hearing issues, keep that in mind. Like any good Japanese influenced restaurant they also know how to prepare the land lubbers food well. Their veggie tempura is great as is their beef and chicken. It's always cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Their sauces are a nice balance to bring the flavors out of the meats. I'm a big fan of the mushroom soup and shishito peppers as a starter. In fact, the peppers come with a sweet miso sauce that I think pairs well with all of the meat dishes; I end up supplementing with it as I nibble away on other items. If you have a hankering for some of the very expensive Wagyu options, you can order a teaser in their Wagyu roll. It's "only" $20 and is a satisfying and tasty piece of beef. If you want to go for the full experience, you can order the Wagyu on a salt stone or just as steak in 1 oz increments. It adds up fast, but it is decadent so you don't need too much. Unfortunately, service is where the restaurant tends to fall flat. It's ok. Some servers are great, but most are clearly working to move the deck chairs around and get people out. It's fine as this is one of those rare experiences where the food compensates for the mediocre service, but it does consistently leave something to be desired. The plus side is if you need something there is always a floor lead or manager nearby and they are on it. Additionally, the "bussers" are competent and provide backup well if you have a question or need anything. All in all, you won't be disappointed, but book as soon as reservations open up during peak season or you might be standing outside looking in at all the deliciousness.

What an amazing meal. We came to celebrate my parents 49th wedding anniversary and the staff, food, drinks and ambiance were outstanding. My sister coordinated with Max (one of the managers) and Matsuhisa Vail took care of everything. From a customized printed menu to a large circular table overlooking Vail mountain to accommodating our party of 10 (with two kids under 4) and fantastic waiter Nathan (and many others who helped bring/bus food and drinks) this was what a nice meal is meant to be. We had so much good food. We stated with edamame and Shishito peppers. The peppers came with a delicious dipping sauce. The yellowtail jalapeno was sliced perfectly and dressed delicately with yuzu soy. The other all star was the bincho truffle with miso, chives and yuzu dressing. Each piece has a generous amount of truffle on top for a satisfying bite (and we each got two pieces) The cocktails are worth mentioning. My sisters enjoyed the gardener with gin, serrano pepper, cilantro, ginger and lime. I personally loved the whiskey sour. I believe it has Japanese whiskey, something that made it pinkish in color and just a perfect blend. They have a huge list of sake, wine, champagne, etc. so you have plenty to choose from. We tried three of their salads and the mushroom was the best followed the spinach and hearts of palm. The Colorado lamb chops were well cooked with a choice of antichucho sauce (smoky and a bit spicy) or teriyaki (good but sweet). The crispy spicy tuna is an adventure. Take a crispy rice tot that you dip in sauce and then add spicy tuna to. Addictive. The Alaskan Black Cod Lettuce Cup was good but not a favorite. The Japanese eggplant was also good but the sauce used is very sweet. The nigiri and rolls were a nice way to end the meal with super fresh fish. This was my most expensive meal of the year and the best. To family, good food and Matsuhisa!

This is a stunningly good restaurant. Exceptional quality food, service, and environment. It is worth the splurge. It feels odd to insufficient to have only 5 stars for a place that is this spectacular.

First time eating at the vail location. I think the Denver spot is much classier and holds the dress code well to keep the higher vibe. This one was very all over the place. They lost a star because the portions are just so small. And the menu was a bit limited compared to their other branches. The rock shrimp was the only decently sized item. The oyster shooter with the quail egg and sake combination was a little questionable at first but once you swish it in your mouth like advised, delicious. New style sashimi is always amazing. The tacos were very very bland at this location. Wouldn't recommend (we got the tuna and a beef). The hamachi jalapeño was good but it's hard to mess that up. The lava cake was excellent. Flavors were all good. Fish was fresh. Ambiance was ok. Location and view are gorgeous. Katarina, our server, was great! She was attentive and very detail oriented and super sweet.

An amazing evening! Very knowledgeable and informative server ... attentive staff. Great food. Excellent experience!

Excellent food, location and the bar is top notch. A tough reservation to get, but worth the wait if you don't have one. I love the bar, especially at the end of the day for good people watching and the Vail glitz/glam in the winter time. Pricey, but hey, it's Vail.

This is a decent chain sushi restaurant. Too loud for me but some people like the busy atmosphere. Food is fine but not memorable.

I wanted to love this place so much more. Not worth the hype unless you're totally craving sushi on your land-locked vacation. Sat at the sushi bar with a girlfriend. Our server was lovely, food was standard. Normally I love sitting at the sushi bar but one of the sushi chefs kept staring at us while we ate... and not in a hospitable type of way. The food was not bad, no complaints about the price. Wish the experience was better. Also, great sake menu. Overall not good but not bad.

Great atmosphere sat at the bar. Transportation is easy. If you take the bus, there is no charge just a simple five minute walk upstairs reservations not required for one person. Food was amazing. Prefix menu for $175. After tax and sake was $250. Totally worth it.

Wow. Best sushi restaurant of all time. Creative, beautifully prepared. Superior staff training and service. Wine list excellent.

I do suggest making a reservation however we we're able to get seated without one. We waited about 5 minutes which is great. Service was amazing we never really had to look around for help with anything. To start I ordered the Hamachi Jalapeño which was delicious and by far one of my favorites. I will say this is a dish you can order at almost all sushi restaurants but I will say the flavor made it better than most of the places I've ordered it. Second I had the tuna taco wasn't really what I expected and I probably wouldn't order again. Not that it was bad just plain. For my main entree I had the scallops on a bed of Brussel sprouts which was amazing and I highly recommend trying if you're a scallop lover. For dessert I ordered the bento box which came with a delicious hot molten cake served with green tea ice cream. Must try also.. My friends had the Italian ice which tasted great as well.

Got the omakase Overpriced for what you get $175 Eight courses which included: Vegetable hand roll toro tartare on a squid ink taco shell sashimi course with three fish two pieces each (6total) one nigiri course (3 pieces) A crab salad sea bass which was amazing - standout of the meal A5 wagyu which was cold (prob why omakase cost this much - but the meat was whatever as it was not warm enough but the mushrooms that accompanied it were good) Dessert Forgot to take pictures of the crab salad and wagyu I had requested uni for my omakase which they said they would try to accommodate but didn't. I would go for a La carte instead of the omakase

Good service, great ambience and food was really good. We order the black cod sweet miso and it was delicious, make sure you order it once you arrive because it takes a while to be ready. The sushi with salmon on top is off the menu so you have to order it, it's one of the house specialties. Salmon and Tuna Nigiri were good. Best part was the lava cake with vanilla icee cream. Service was great. Make sure to make the reservation ahead of time, it's always busy.

We had a pleasant experience at Matsuhisa but felt expensive for what you get. Some hits and some misses with the food. Overall we had a nice evening.

Took my family to celebrate our daughter's bday. Quite disappointing that the hostess wanted to sit us in the darkest part of the restaurant even when we went in for an early dinner at 5:30pm when the restaurant was relatively empty. The service and food were ok but overall lacked the quality you would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. We likely won't return. Btw no mention of happy bday or anything for our girl even though it was mentioning at the time of the reservation. Didn't even get all the food out in time. Quite disappointing. Didn't expect a ton but it didn't even meet the basic expectations.

We had a reservation for 8:30PM and were told they were finishing up our table and would text me when it was ready. We waited for quite a bit and had to go up to the desk again for them to tell us our table was ready. The table was ready and no text. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. She explained the menu well and our glasses were always full. The food on the other hand was painfully average. I was expecting much more from a Chef Nobu restaurant, but nothing we had really stood out. Sad to say I wouldn't choose to come back here on my own.

O U T S T A N D I N G ! This goes on the list of best meals I've I had in my life. Cannot recommend this spot enough. The rolls were out of this world. We ordered crispy rice with tuna tartar, Black cod lettuce cups, crab and nobu beef tacos, fresh yellowtail in ponzu sauce, wagyu cooked tataki style (unforgettable) and a dragon roll (off menu). Literally, everything was a 10/10. Will be back absolutely. Don't miss this.

Eating sushi in the mountains somehow just feels wrong. It comes from far away, sitting on planes first, then at least a few hours in the truck before it even starts landing in the freezer of the restaurant. Then there is the whole situation with the locals who are more used to eating or preparing a braised deer belly than they are a raw fish. The entire concept just feels disturbing, but perhaps it's just a mental discomfort, or so I thought. Then, in the glitzy town of Vail, shows up a location of Matsuhisa by Nobu, representing a Colorado version of the larger Nobu chain, focusing on a similar luxury sushi experience that requires no introduction for a seasoned traveler. So, what can go wrong with such a concept? Well, let's start with the fish itself. The freshness and taste is simply not there and is miles away from flagship restaurants in New York, Malibu and Miami. The pure fish just does not taste as good. Secondly, transporting to a couple signature dishes such as yellowtail jalapeño, the elements of poor preparation also begin to glare. Muscular, uneven cuts, that are chewy and would better belong in a poke bowl joint than a fine dining establishment. Other dishes such as the spicy tuna crispy rice are "ok", but again the rice is not right and way stickier than it should be. Then there is the miso soup that is unbearably over salted. There was a dish that was done quite well, which was the sashimi with truffles. From a service standpoint, all was solid and the vibe is certainly there in the restaurant. The design is nothing to brag about, but there is a fireplace and a large space. It isn't comparable in pretentious glitz to some of the Nobu locations, but neither is it supposed to be. Taking all factors into account, Matsuhisa is not a terrible place to grab some sushi if the urge is unavoidable, but it has a long way to go to rival higher end sushi establishments in most cities.

THIS PLACE WAS DELIGHTFUL! i recommend the california roll! that was the best! all of the sushi was delicious and so was the fish like salmon! PLEASE COME!!!

Went here for a surprise dinner with my girlfriend and was blown away. This was my first time here and it was amazing. The service was incredible and our waitress was attentive the entire night. The servers who brought the dishes out were equally amazing. We had a beautiful view of the mountains early on before the sun set. Their prices are steep but typical for vail, but the food does not disappoint. We started off with the shishito peppers, black cod lettuce cups, edamame, fried vegetable tempura, the rainbow roll/house roll, and a tuna roll. For 2 people this was plenty of food. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. The black cod lettuce cups were a favorite of the evening. We didn't order drinks but they have an extensive wine and liquor menu. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone who visits vail in the future.

Matsuhisa is consistently one of the best restaurants in Vail. It has an upscale but warm atmosphere and stunning views of the mountain with wall to wall windows. The staff were friendly, accomodating, prompt and made the experience great. Matsuhisa's menu is large and offers several appetizers, entrees, and sushi rolls. Some of my favorites are the black cod lettuce cups, shishito peppers, tempura fried veggies, house special rolls and shaved ice for dessert. The food is a bit pricey, though on par or even more reasonable than peer top tier restaurants in Vail, and one that is truly worth the money. Their food is fresh, inventive and excellent. Overall, this is one of the few restaurants that has it all when it comes to fine dining- a great ambience, wonderful staff, and memorably delicious dishes. Matsuhisa is a spot I've always been excited to keep coming back!

So good we went two nights in a row! You really cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. We tried their off menu sushi rolls and they were superb. Very unique but delicious. The yellowtail with jalapeño in ponzu sauce-amazing. Shishido peppers-we ordered two they were so good. Service is prompt and poWill be back for sure when in Vail.

We went to Vail Colorado for vacay and found this amazing restaurant. We are big sushi lovers and this place didn't disappoint us. We didn't have a reservation and it took us two hours and a half to get a table but it was worth it. The restaurant is very cute and very cozy. The service was the best part our waitress was extremely sweet & friendly. Her name is Katarina. She had a lot of knowledge. She made amazing recommendations. I ordered a lemon drop and then we ordered the special appetizer some big coconut shrimp. We also ordered Edamames, shrimp roca, and yellowtail sashimi. I was in loved with every single appetaizer all of them were phenomenal! My fav was the shrimp roca. For sushi we ordered a couple of them. House special roll, shrimp tempura, soft shell crab, and tiradito roll. All of them were super tasty! One of the best sushi's I have ever eaten in my life. The shrimp tempura was my favorite one. Very tasty and good quality of everything. For dessert we ordered the bento box for my moms birthday and it was delicious. I'll definitely come back whenever I'm in Colorado. The prices are good you pay for the quality.

10/10 better than matsuhisa in La, best restaurant in Denver. Every thing is perfect from food to accommodating hostesses nice waitresses, this is the best of the best. Amazing job matsuhisa.

I swear this was the best meal of my entire life. I don't know if that's because I'm an Asian food fiend or because the flavors melted in my mouth! I have had a lot of sushi over the years and nothing measured up to the sushi they have at Matsuhisa. However, the sushi was not the only dish that sent the table into another other worldly dimension, the salads, appetizers, and drinks did too! I wish there was one of these closer to me, and you can bet that I'll be back!

My husband and I love this place we come here every year and we make sure we come to this restaurant. The ambience is unbelievable. The food is out of this world and the service is awesome. I highly recommend this place.

If you know the background, then you know Matsuhisa restaurants are Japanese meets Preuvian / Latin fusion. Living in LA. we have been to Matsuhisa and Nobu, and they're spectacular, a unique culinary experience. Then we went to Matsuhisa Vail last night! Umm, what in the world?! To put it lightly, this was disappointing. Every single dish was average, and most dishes came out so fast you would think they're prepared already. The signature dish, Black Cod in Miso was just, frankly awful. Wagyu beef slices, prepared "NY style" were a miss. We ordered Salmon and Hamachi Nigiri, again, bland quality, and the fish definitely was tired. The eggplant dish, which came late was uneatable - we ate half, complained, and our waiter just said "oh ok" then talked to another waitress and both gave us the "look!" Best part was the view and the dirty martini (good bartenders). We don't know if this was an off-night, but I would say for ~ $400 meal, it was not at the quality level, presentation, or class of Nobuyuki's iconic chef status. I would consider a bar visit for a drink and couple of appetizers if you must go.

Very high quality sushi. For high end sushi in Vail it was considerable prices. The edamame were good but I would recommend asking for them lightly salted. The Dragon and house special were so good. Sashimi were really small cuts in comparison to most places I've been but weren't fishy at all. Spicy tuna was good but I wasn't used to it being just seaweed on the outside instead of rice covering it so the seaweed taste was fairly strong but my husband loved that. Soft shell crab roll was also great! We didn't order drinks so it may have made our meal faster but it felt pretty in and out. One of those spots that they fill up your water after every sip haha. Great experience all around! Beautiful view of Vail!

This place made me start eating raw fish. The sashimi here is beyond incredible. The way they cut the fish to a perfect size that soaks in the sauce and has such soft chicken like texture and the flavors are fresh. Highly recommended