When I lived in Vail in '88 and '89 Sweet basil was my very favorite restaurant. I was a bit disappointed upon my '05 return. A lovely, albeit slight Caesar Salad, but the Shrimp App that sounded Asian was overly breaded and a bit gloppy. The lamb which featured dried fruit was topped with a bright red glaceed cherry a la fruit cake which was just plain weird, although the overall flavor was good. The tuna was also flavorful but SWIMMING in sauce. They're turning tables in there so don't think you'll have time to linger, although all servers/hostesses were delightful.
Pros: Friendly, Great Wine List
Cons: Overpriced, Oversauced, Noisy
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