Hands-down, one of the best sushi places I've ever eaten at. Master Sushi Chef is special. Everything I ate was spot on, as I put the sushi in my mouth, I smiled.. reservations are tough, it's not fancy.. who cares!! An absolute MUST try read more

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Delicious sushi. Definitely for a special night out but worth it. We had to call a day in advance for a reservation. But there was no problem getting a reservation. I called right when they opened. It was a super intimate space. Not a lot of seating. Super cute decor with his and hers soy sauce pillows. This restaurant served mostly nigiri and sashimi. There were 3 rolls on the menu when we went and the menu changes. We reviewed the menu for the day on their YouTube channel. It all looked good so we went. Glad we did. read more

There's quite a bit of discourse around the best sushi spot in Vail and let me say there are only 5 restaurants on the Michelin Guide for Vail. and only 1 of them is a Japanese restaurant....guess which one? Yup, Osaki. They only take reservations via phone and only for 24 hours before, so we did just that. Walked in on Tuesday for a Wednesday reservation. We sprang for the omakase and I'll list out what we had below but it was all delightful and likely will change for you. They fly their fish fresh in from Japan! Our omakase adventure: 1) miso soup - we were asked if we want this first or later. We picked first. It had nicely diced pieces of shiitake 2) a little duo of cold marinated seaweed from Okinawa with little Japanese ice fish. The lighter counterpoint was the 3 types of mushroom in what chef called a "Japanese broth" which I'll bet is soy / bonito based 3) tempura - this tempura was so special! Featuring all my favorite shellfish friends like snow crab, shrimp, clam!! Then we moved into the stellar fish starting with * Tai (red snapper) * Shima Aji (Striped amber Jack) * Hotate with yuzu mentaiko - I love hotate (scallop) and this was ultra fresh. My hubby, who doesn't usually like fish eggs was down for the mentaiko too! * Aji (mackarel). - it was topped with ground ginger and shallots - okay what a preparation! Perfect with the typically kind of oily mackarel. * Black cod topper with sweet miso - okay insane. I've only had miso black cod at Katsuya in LA or Nobu (ofc). This preparation is wild. Like all those flavors in a lightly seared format * Mirugai (Giant clam or geoduck) - I don't see this often nor would it be my first choice but it was wonderful! Just a bit of a firmer texture than fish, as expected * Golden eye snapper with yuzu kosho - ate this one so fast I didn't grab a picture!!!! So so good. I also just love yuzu kosho but this complemented rather than overpowered. * Otoro - just expertly cut and seasoned. Also the temperature was perfect. Because of how fatty it is, I've had it in ways that make me a little gaggy but not here!! * Toro hand roll - amazing! No complaints - the chef's secret here is a lil' kewpie (spicy!). Make fresh so there was no soggy seaweed! * Red bean mochi ice cream - we could pick from strawberry, vanilla, green tea, red bean. They obviously don't make this in-house but it was a nice ending! Osaki is a hidden gem!! read more

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Expensive, but Delicious!! Very quaint, only a few tables, but super fresh sushi. They change their menu daily so you order from a menu on their dry erase board. Everything we had was yummy. Our favorite was the salmon shrimp tempura and rainbow roll (which was not on the menu but they were able to accommodate). read more

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We loved the omakase and sitting at the bar to watch the chef work. He was very informative and the food was delicious. It is a small place so be sure to get a reservation or go early. We can wait to go back! read more

Their sushi is amazing. One of the best I ever had. Maybe because is so expensive and I had to enjoy every minute of it. Hamachi Kama was so delicious! Cooked right and fresh. Toto and salmon belly melts in your mouth. Too bad I can only afford so much read more

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Had my fair share of quality sushi and I'd have to say Osaki's is at the top of the list. They fly their fish in overnight from Japan and you can taste the freshness. We went twice in 4 days and didn't regret it one bit! read more

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Totally unexpected to find what turns out to be one of the best sushi restaurants in the country in Vail Colorado. This small intimate sushi bar/restaurant imports its fish directly from Japan, and has some of the freshest, best prepared sushi I've ever had (which says a lot given that I'm from NYC which has some great sushi). The Omakase is the best bet, paired with one of their impressive selections of Sake. Be prepared to pay about $100+ per person, but well worth the price! read more

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Came to Vail for my first time and had Osakis for my first dinner and loved it so much I came back the night before I left. The fish is so fresh! We did a la carte the first night and tried everything we wanted and did omakase the second night and that was really nice to try some things we normally wouldn't have ordered. The chefs were so friendly and made our experience so fun! It's a very small and intimate restaurant, make reservations before you go. Definitely coming back next time I'm in Vail! read more

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If one prefers the floating boats of sushi all you can eat, Osaki is not for you. If you get excited over the highest quality in-season sushi straight from Japan, meticulously crafted, here you go. Without a doubt, order omakase. Trust the chef. It was a complete privilege to dine here during our time in Vail. Not to be forgotten. read more

The food was very good. The ambience was worse than a McDonalds. Our table was three feet from the door which was constantly opening and closing, letting in gusts of cold air. The door also did not close properly and there was a constant cold breeze unless I got up and closed it myself. Ridiculous. read more

An intimate spot serving up some of the best sushi I've ever had! If you're going on a weekend, highly recommend making a reservation. The nigiri omakase was 100% worth it. Each bite was so fresh and delicious. We also got toro hand rolls and the fish was fatty and luxurious, the perfect complement to super crisp nori! Perfect spot for a date night or small group looking for quality sushi in the mountains! read more

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Got the spicy tuna and spicy salmon. The quality is superb.. price is on the expensive side but its fine... what i didnt like is the automatic gratuity... its just a major turn off for that... read more

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Quaint little hidden restaurant that was sorta nostalgic for me. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was super fresh! We ordered the Omikase and the wagyu and it was the tastiest and most tender wagyu my wife and I have ever had. Chef's kiss!Best sushi my wife has ever had, she says. For me, among the top 2 or 3 best sushi dinners I've had. Definitely most diverse array of fresh fish I've ever had and it felt very authentic. Yes pricey but very thoughtful with each piece. We were able to try a bunch of different fish that we've never had, so that was really nice and the hand roll was among the best I've ever had. The nori stayed crispy and they were still able to fold it in a way that appeared to be triangular or conical so that was different for me. Usually it's one or the other. The hand roll filling was absolutely perfect. Wow. Overall a really lovely treat and cap to our road trip & vacation. Would gladly go back if possible next time we are in Vail. Thank you read more

The best Omakase experience of my life! Nothing else said, please do visit, the chef and staff truly cares about the customers and ensuring the experience match their expectation!! read more

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The sushi here is amazing. Fresh, immensely flavorful and many choices you won't find anywhere else. Service is impeccable, well worth the 20% auto gratuity. This is not American sushi- no rolls stuffed with cream cheeses or deep fried whatever. Yes it's expensive. Yes it's worth every bit. read more

Weird menus and expensive sushi with small portions and i am not a big eater! Our server was great but i was there for good sushi and they just seem to skimp and charge a lot? read more

Oh my oh my. Treated my fiancé for his 31st birthday. Definitely visiting again. We loved every second. Took a break from stuffing our face just so we could sit in the magical sushi presence for a bit longer. Service was fantastic! We had the Hispanic woman start with us but I think they realized that we knew what we were doing so the Japanese male started to serve us. Perfect!! He knew everything and gave us spectacular service. Funny and expressive too! Didn't catch his name but he needs a raise haha. Hot sake was great. Nigiris were mouth watering delicious. I personally tried uni for the first time because of the boys faces haha it looked like it was the best they ever had. And man oh man was it buttery deliciousness. It was very clean inside and they gave us matcha(green tea) ice cream for my fiancé's bday. Even sang! Start to finish. Wonderful experience. 1 thing. It's a straight Japanese experience in Vail. So expect a good price with the meal. Like I said...I took him there for a treat. So it's not cheap. read more

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Updated Review from December 2019 Still the best sushi you can buy, if you are a sushi love you need to try this place. I travel around the world a lot and eat sushi everywhere. Some of the places I frequent are Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York and Miami Fl. I can say hands down this is the best sushi place in the United States. It compares to places I have been to in Tokyo Japan. Don't go here if you are going to complain about price the quality of food is most then a fair read more

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Food was excellent with a wide selection. All superbly prepared. Highly recommended.

Best sashimi and nigiri in Vail! It is a must, every time we are in Vail. The o-toro is our favorite!! This is a traditional Japanese sushi restaurant. 95%+ of all fish is flown in daily from Japan. Every ingredient used is of the finest and you can really taste the difference! We have been to Japan and their fish markets and the dishes here are highly comparable! With its impeccable taste, don't expect this to be your everyday sushi experience. While it's on the pricier side, it is totally worth it! Even if to just try it for a once in a lifetime experience, highly recommend! read more

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I consider myself well travelled largely due to the requirements of my work. In short, I've had Sushi all over the place. This was my first time in Vail with my family, and during our 6 day trip we were hoping to chow down on some really good sushi. We landed at Osaki Sushi and let me tell you I have no regrets. It is a a personalized atmosphere where frankly everything on the menu is bomb. Don't come here if you are looking for mall sushi, but do come here if you are looking for a unique experience. The staff spoke with my kids and spoke about their love for Anime. I will 100% be coming back here and making it a regular part of our trip to Vail / Avon. By the way this place has been here for 22 years. read more

Quaint restaurant with warm vibes. Sushi bar seating is fun to watch the masters themselves. The sushi is authentic, fresh, and isn't Americanized. Shot hot sake all dinner long and it was a night. Highly recommend. - We'll be back! read more

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Osaki Sushi is one of the best sushi restaurants in the Vail Valley. The food is always fresh and innovative. The sushi chefs are always interested in our likes and dislikes. The service is amazing and friendly. The ambiance is cozy and comfortable. If you love sushi, you must go! read more

Didn't order from the menu since it didn't have what I was looking for. I asked the chef if I can get a Chirachi and Agedashi Tofu and he said they can make them for me. He also asked what tier of Chirachi (50/60/70) do I want and I picked the middle one. What a surprise! I'd say it was one of the best Chirachi, if not the best, I've ever tried. Even the rice was made to perfection. The Agedashi Tofu was also well made with thoughtful addition of veggie tempura which isn't common but did make the dish more pleasant. I was very pleased. Too bad I wasn't expecting to write a review so didn't take any photos. Coming from the San Francisco Bay Area, such quality and craftsmanship was such a surprise. Highly recommended! read more

The quality of fish is good, especially for being out in the Rockies. The portions are small, we ordered 3 rolls, 2 mochis, and a bottle of wine. We immediately left and went to a pizza joint down the road to cure our hunger. If you're willing to spend the $250 on their sashimi platter then maybe that'll fill you up. read more

no reservations?..no sushi for you!..but, small table opening up...when?..unknown...tiny restaurant and will walk/wait outside...no sushi for you!..must wait at the door...coat check attendant providing shelter inside the hallway to restroom and coats...quietly waiting...owner checking to make sure we stay put...browsing menu and waiting...owner checking again...attendant advising that coats be checked in...would like to keep our jacket...no sushi for you!..restaurant too cramp and small for jackets inside...coats checked in and waiting...long wait, but finally released to small table waiting... kirin beer and sake ordered first...no overflowing love to the box in sake pour...just to the brim and no more for you... http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/-Dxr5dfaSU3gyusd0MLymQ/l.jpg fresh wasabi root requested...good otoro sushi...sweet black cod...decent yellowtail roll...crispy tempura...slice of ankimo from a large lobe..mistake and different from what was ordered, but taking...smooth and non-fishy, but lacking...octopus and kanpachi fresh... http://s3-media1.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/vengeIaKQjjAUqiT1KSQ0A/l.jpg finishing with powdered sugar strawberry slices and check... http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/JAa_RHUBnioZ4TTTAG2XIw/l.jpg yowza!...$three-hundred total?...$seventy-five person paying?...paying more than expected... read more

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Solid omakase w friendly chefs and good service. Highlight of dinner was the softshell crabs appetizer.

It was my first time here at Osaki although I have been in Vail many times. I never heard of the name until my friend brought me here. The restaurant is small and kinda hidden. Not spacious..only a sushi bar and four tables. I was sooooo glad I checked out this place. All the fish we ordered were absolutely amazing and super fresh. I think this is a wonderful place for Nigiri. I loved all Nigiri we ordered especially the O-Toro (Tuna Belly) and the Hotate (scallop). We ordered almost all the special fish they had for the day and didn't regret. So, I recommend anything on special for the day. The appetizers were great too. We got the oysters in the Ponzu sauce and the Shishito peppers. Both were great except for I think the Miso dipping sauce was kinda too sweet for me but it was just me. We got the black Cod for an entree and it was yummy also except for the Miso sauce on the fish was a little too much. The rice Japanese beer (Yuzu) was really tasty. The service was fantastic and very warm, and we were well taken care of. Thank you! Our server did a great job and all the other servers and chefs were very well coordinated. I definitely will come back again and will recommend this place to my friends. Delicious!!!! read more

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Fresh and authentic this hidden gem is a must visit when in vail. Located in vail village next to Solaris. Ordered 4 different types of tuna and it is melt in your mouth delicious. Seeing as vail is a mountain resort no where near the ocean I was surprised how Light and fresh the fish was. Apparently the fish is flown in from japan and I believe it. Staff is friendly the chef even made tamago for me for the next couple of days. Tamago is my go to dessert when eating sushi ,subtly sweet. Restaurant is small but mighty I will be back every year when in vail read more

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I really enjoy the sashimi here! So fresh, it took me back to The Fresh Market in Japan, so good! Also the Cho-Ya (Plum wine) is exquisite!! The ambience is very cozy, but be prepare, because you have to make a reservation at least one week before, they usually don't take people on the spot. read more

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Best sushi restaurant in vail by far. Went twice to matsuhisa and that is only for bluff (people watching) wish is not a bad thing but I'm a sushi obsessed and this is the real deal. Traditional Japanese. Warnings: tiny place and reservations are take only the same day. So wish you luck. But if you are one of the fortunate ones to get inside you are going to be amazed !!!!!!! Really really recommend this place if you are a crazy fan of raw fish like me read more

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I just had a fantastic sushi dinner at Osaki Sushi. The fish was very high quality, especially the bluefin tuna. Most of the dishes were simple, attractive preparations. Some had a little twist like a spicy ginger yuzu jelly, but I didn't have anything that was fried or contained cream cheese (a sushi crime in my opinion). My only warnings are that it is a tiny place and is quite expensive if you order the sushi specials. read more

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Too terrible and expensive for a omaskase restaurant. The worst Japanese RESTAURANT. Six people easily ate four hundred and still felt very hungry. The food was so bad THAT I wouldn't even take any pictures of it read more

Me and my girlfriend were in Vail for the summer. One of the ski guides recommend this place. It's very small, cozy, and homey. Everything we ordered for dinner was delicious and full of flavor. My personal favorite would be the salmon shrimp tempura (it wont disappoint). read more

I have been going to Osaki for the past 4 years each time I head out to Vail. The sushi that Chef Takeshi serves is incredibly fresh and he always has unique items on the menu. Osaki is an authentic traditional Japanese sushi restaurant. It is not an Asian fusion joint, and the focus here is top quality sushi and sashimi. The o-toro is consistently some of the best you can find anywhere in the US....nicely marbled with great flavor and texture. The sushi rice that Chef Takeshi serves is awesome....perfectly seasoned with the right amount of vinegar and salt. Service is top notch in this small establishment. Seating is limited and it is recommended to call ahead for a reservation. read more

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A friend and came in for a late dinner mid week and quickly discovered we were the only ones in the restaurant. Eek! We felt bad, and wondered if we should stay, but we're warmly welcomed to the sushi bar. We decided to eat quickly and leave so staff wouldn't be waiting on us to leave. At the very beginning of ski season, I doubt an early night would disappoint too much! We ordered edamame and a few rolls. The edamame wasn't salted, so was a little bland, but the Fire Starter roll was dynamite! Super spicy and super yum! The unagi was good, but the spicy salmon roll was a little bland. Overall, ok. I would come back if I had an itch for sushi and was nearby the the Village, but I'm not sure I would go out of my way to come in. If anyone is looking for hibachi though, they do have tables here; and that can always be a fun experience! read more

We arrived at 7pm. We ordered the $150 per person "Omakase". We were a party of 5 but only 4 ordered this menu. It started with a plate that looked like a sampler appetizers. It had zero taste and nothing that sparked our appetite. The second was 4 slices of fish with a ginger dressing. Not bad. The third plate was ok but just two small pieces of fish. Fourth plate was a round of nigiri. During this plate we found a hair on the plate. Overall we were not happy at all. They sent us a replacement of the hair sushi and 2 pieces of sushi, but not for the table. We paid $1300. We will never go back. It is not worth the money. read more

I orders the spicy Solomon roll. It was very salty and not good. The place is very expensive and the food is horrible. On top of it, when we got the check they have already tipped themselves 18% and then added the tax. We had two rolls (very small) an appetizer and green tea and the bill was over 50 dollars. I would never recommend this place to anyone. read more

Best sushi with the greatest variety in Vail. More expensive but worth it. Delicious Omakase and sushi rolls are fresh. Find this hidden gem if you care for the freshest and best read more