Matsuhisa Vail

If a place is less than 4 stars, I'm more likely to not write a review than say something negative. By and large, I believe people do work hard and try to make a positive experience. Maybe I came in on an off night or I was tired, jet-lagged, not in the mood. I guess I'm sharing this only to temper the hype. There's nothing negative to say. You will get a good meal and will most likely enjoy yourself. Good location. Hip vibe. And in all honesty, the food was solid. Unfortunately, it was not exceptional. And that's what we were expecting based on the price and reviews. I get that you pay a premium for whatever you get in Vail, but more often than not, we have felt there's been some sort of "added value" in the extra spend. Not so much here. I do want to recognize Barron, our server. He was excellent. He provided the type of service we were hoping for.

Amazing experience at Matsuhisa. We thought it would be overpriced and overhyped, but that wasn’t the case. All of the food was delicious; would definitely recommend the rock shrimp tempura, scallops, cod lettuce wraps and tropical shave ice. Would skip the sushi; it was something you could get anywhere, but the rest of the menu was special. The waitstaff made the experience - they are kind, experienced, and know every item on the menu in detail. Highly recommend!

I feel that the quality of the food is not commensurate to its price. The sashimi was slimy and cost $15 for two pieces of very thinly sliced tuna/salmon. The rolls were meh. If this restaurant were in California, I doubt it will get any patronage. I couldn’t believe it was fully booked, definitely overrated. The black cod tasted good but I was underwhelmed by a plate with zero sides.

We came at opening with a group of 5. We got lucky and we were able to be seated :) I have to start off with saying that the service from the wait staff and waitress were on point. Top notch service! The food was amazing as well. Very flavorful and everyone loved their food. Yes it’s a little pricy but I guess that comes with great flavors.

I was quite disappointed with the quality of the fish. I ordered five different pairs of nigiris, one was a recommended special. Therefore I expected high quality and freshness, but what arrived was disappointing. The fish wasn’t fresh and it did not taste like high quality sushi I’ve had before. They did have a decent vegan selections which were way better than the nigiris. The dessert was okay.

This is my second dinner here. both times I let the waiter order for us. My wife and I enjoy sharing the experience together. We usually order 6 or 7 items. The yellowtail is fantastic, the cooked black code amazing and the tuna shishito pepper roll definitely is a must. spectacular dining experience!!! Enjoy