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| - Tucked away inside the beautiful Scottsdale Princess Resort is the only Michael Mina restaurant in Arizona, and it was A-Ok. I vascillate between 3 or 4 stars, but I think I'll stick with the 3. Here's why:
The customer service here was simply outstanding. The manager offered to take photos for us, struck up conversation regarding my restaurant likes and details of the restaurant, and even asked the bartender to comp us one of their signature drinks, the Cable Car. The service throughout the meal was also really great. 5 stars for Service.
The sides, and duck fat fries were also really amazing. For our sides, we had the shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, and on my plate was the horseradish mashed potatoes, and assorted veggies. I would come back just for the sides. The three flavors of duck fat fries + 3 dippings sauces came out compliments of the kitchen, and I wish I could have these every day. 5 stars for sides + fries.
To start, my friend and I shared the foie gras sliders,and I was a little bit disappointed. I think the idea was good, but there was definitely a lack in flavor. 2 stars for appetizer.
The entrees (2 filets and 1 prime beef short rib) were beautifully presented, but again, the flavors did not hit the spot. Although I enjoyed the sides on my plate, I had a really difficult time putting down the short rib due to the sweetness of meat. It was cooked perfectly, though, as the meat just fell onto my fork. My friend who had one of the filet mignons asked for medium well, but her plate was very bloody compared to the medium rare of our other friend. The one with the bloody plate also said she preferred Ruth Chris' filet. 2 stars for meats.
Lastly, we ordered the beignets for dinner. They were delicious, nice, soft pillows for your mouth I wish I could sleep on and eat every morning. It came with a Macallan 18 yogurt for dipping, and that was also awesome. 5 stars for dessert.
I know the average of all of the whole experience is greater than 3... BUT to be called Bourbon Steak and carry the title of "Best Steakhouse" three years running, the meat carry the largest weight, and they definitely should've WOW-ed us there.
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