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| - The Stockyards
5009 E. Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Companion and I arrived at 5:30 to try the menu for Phoenix Restaurant week. While this is created by and supported by the Phoenix Restaurant Association, each restaurant creates its own special menu which has 3 appetizers, 3 main courses, and 3 desserts on it at a prix fixe. The idea is for people to try the food at a special price. Of course, some places provide less than their usual portion size or quality just to get customers in unfortunately.
We were seated immediately as we had a reservation (recommended). Our waiter was extremely nice and friendly. When we found that there was a problem with our table rocking, our waiter arranged for us to go to another table in a different section of a different waiter. This is true customer service. Our new waiter was just as nice and friendly as the first one was.
A basket of warm biscuits and corn bread muffins was brought to the table and was served with honey butter with a drizzle of honey on top of it. The first basket was emptied in short order. I ordered a Beefeater martini, and it was made to perfection with a double olive as I asked for and just a wave of the vermouth bottle over the glass. It was ice cold and really started the meal off nicely. Companion just asked for a Shirley Temple to start with and received it in short order.
Next were the appetizers. I ordered the house salad with honey mustard dressing. I was pleasantly surprised that the dressing coated all the salad and wasn't just drizzled on top. The other surprise was the slices of ripe tomato on the plate instead of the requisite cherry tomato that most places put on their salads. Companion ordered the tomato soup, which was nothing like Campbell's! It almost seemed to be made on a minestrone base and was definitely not something from a local purveyor. While companion felt the soup wasn't what they wanted, I tasted it and found it to be delicious and well made.
At this point, companion decided to order an alcoholic drink that is old time and that is often used as a test of how good a bartender is. A Brandy Alexander was ordered, and other than being presented in the wrong glass, had the proper taste. A touch of nutmeg on top was all that was missing. It should be noted here that the drinks have a full pour in them - no skimping here.
For our main course, we both ordered the prime rib. Mine rare, and companions medium well. I ordered the veggies with mine instead of a starch, and companion ordered a starch. The slabs of beautiful beef came out cooked exactly as we asked for, and the veggies (Pattie pan squash, slivered carrots and baby zucchini) were perfectly cooked. No limp, soggy veggies here. They were delicious, as was of course, the meat. Everything came with the proper accoutrements and was nice and hot.
For dessert, we both ordered the cheesecake with berries. Companion asked for some whisky whipped cream as well and was happily accommodated. The cheesecake was tall, dense, and a large flavorful portion. Doggie bags were brought home, and if the dog touches it he's in trouble!
The restaurant was clean and efficient though just a bit loud. My only ding is the use of serrated knives. With a beautiful cut of beef, one does not need a serrated knife which tears the meat apart. Just a nice sharp knife will do nicely.
5 stars for excellent food, great service, overall cleanliness, and an honest barkeep.
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