Slow down, indulge, and discover something exceptional

Indulge in delicate cold bites such as akami with charred onion and serrano, or a truffle-laced tuna roll with microgreens. On the warmer side, favorites include the miso black cod, lobster tail with shiso butter, and crispy rice topped with spicy tuna and cilantro. Signature dishes like the toro caviar nigiri—topped with 15g of ossetra and a glint of gold—elevate the sushi experience to something near cinematic.

The Chef's tasting menu is one of Sakaba's north stars; it's an ultra-curated adventure of inventive nigiri and sashimi featuring standouts like buttery oh-toro with sudachi zest and uni over warm rice with fresh wasabi.

Sakaba boasts the most extensive sake list in the Vail Valley, including rare labels like Dassai Beyond. For the curious, sake flights are available, guided by a highly educated staff when it comes to flavor profiles and pairings. Japanese whiskies such as Hibiki Harmony and Nikka Yoichi sit beside global selections of Scotch, while the cocktail list leans playful (and even poetic). Think: a Miso Old Fashioned with house-made shiitake bitters or the Dream of Okinawa, a rum-based blend infused with toasted rice and orange blossom.