Matsuhisa
Sushi restaurant · Eagle-Vail
141 E Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657
Highlights
Acclaimed Japanese seafood & tasting menus with mountain views
Acclaimed Japanese seafood & tasting menus with mountain views
"One of three Colorado locations of the iconic LA-based chef Nobu Matsuhisa empire, this restaurant showcases the art of Japanese cuisine at its finest. Located inside the Solaris complex, the high-ceilinged space offers panoramic views of Vail Mountain and an outdoor patio (weather permitting). For the ultimate experience, let the chefs guide you through the omakase menu — especially if you’re lucky enough to snag a seat during the coveted “Nobu in Town” nights, when Matsuhisa himself is behind the bar, crafting signature dishes, mingling with guests, and signing cookbooks. There’s also the option of takeout." - Katie Shapiro
"This is the Vail outpost of the Nobu empire, so make a reservation here when you want some reliably high-quality fish. Go with the omakase for an uni shooter, some salmon and scallop sashimi, and other Nobu specialties like king crab tempura and black truffle sea bass. The place is a total scene, and you might see someone like Lindsey Vonn hanging out by the large windows that face Vail Mountain while you’re going to town on yellowtail-japaleño nigiri and miso cod. Matsuhisa is also known for the bright and citrusy Gardener cocktail, but there are plenty of sakes, rieslings, and Japanese whiskeys on the menu that go great with all the fresh fish." - kim fuller
"This is the Vail outpost of the Nobu empire, so make a reservation here when you want some reliably high-quality fish. Go with the omakase for an uni shooter, some salmon and scallop sashimi, and other Nobu specialties like king crab tempura and black truffle sea bass. The place is a total scene, and you might see someone like Lindsey Vonn hanging out by the large windows that face Vail Mountain while you’re going to town on yellowtail-japaleno nigiri and miso cod. Matsuhisa is also known for the bright and citrusy Gardener cocktail, but there are plenty of sakes, rieslings, and Japanese whiskeys on the menu that go great with all the fresh fish. photo credit: Matsuhisa" - Kim Fuller
"There aren’t many sushi restaurants whose wine lists include a table of contents, but that’s the level of fancy you can expect at Matsuhisa in Cherry Creek. The crowd is what you’d also expect at a place with $38-an-ounce wagyu and a $45 toro and caviar roll, but there’s more to this Japanese spot than country clubbers throwing down black cards on wines that cost more than your rent. Plates like the new-style sashimi are super bright thanks to rice vinegar and yuzu pools, and you can never go wrong with the sweet and briny unagi tempura. Just definitely save room for the Nobu-style shaved ice—a cold, puffy cloud filled with sweet condensed milk and drizzled with miso caramel tableside." - allyson reedy
"One of three Colorado locations (along with Aspen and Denver) of the famed LA-based Matsuhisa empire shows off sushi at its finest from renowned Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The high-ceilinged hot spot offers a panoramic view of Vail Mountain and a patio (if it’s warm enough) inside the Solaris complex. For the ultimate dining experience, let the chef be your guide through the omakase menu — especially if that chef is Matushisa himself on one of the coveted “Nobu in Town” nights during the high season, when the master himself is behind the bar crafting signature dishes, schmoozing with guests, and signing cookbooks." - Katie Shapiro
