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| - First off, two huge reasons to come here: ambience and staff/service, equally. Food is delicious, great wine selections, unique and tasty looking cocktails (I'm getting the Coup 75 next time--muddled blueberries and blackberries? with gin, champagne, lemon...), decent coffee but sadly no espresso machine? (at least my friend said there wasn't), which surprises me in a French/high-end establishment as this. I came for Arizona Restaurant Week so I didn't look at the regular menu but I'm sure it's wonderful. From what I can tell this is best as a special occasion/date establishment; in other words, don't wear your tattered shorts and flip flops, and leave the kids at home.
I unfortunately didn't explore the entire restaurant, which looks as though it was formerly a house or something; the rooms inside are probably lovely. The bar area is quaint, seats 4 or 5, and has an attractive laquered wooden bartop. It's just beautiful from the outside; gorgeous back patio--quite easily on my list of top 5 best patios I've seen in Phoenix. Perfectly dimmed clear-bulb lights are strewn across this open-air brick patio, complete with a wood burning fireplace in one corner, and surrounded by tall Oleander bushes. These outdoor tables even have white tablecloths and candles, very romantic.
Service was outstanding from start to finish, and when I say start I mean from the moment I made my Open Table reservation. I called to confirm their BYOB policy and upon speaking to a gentleman on the phone (I believe it may have been the owner's son?) learned that it has changed. You may still bring your own wine if you join their wine club. I won't go into details lest I give out incorrect information; just know this: they have a full bar, complete with impressive (albeit very small) wine list, cocktails, etc, so **do not go by what Open Table says**... you do **not** have to bring your own wine in order to drink some. Also, on Open Table I was given the option to make a reservation as late as 9:30, so I made mine for 9pm. Upon calling about the wine policy, I discovered they're only open til 9. I felt badly and almost cancelled, but the gentleman on the phone said to please still come in, that they looked forward to it. Despite that my reservation was at the time of close, I was treated as though I were the first guest in the door. I never felt rushed; on the contrary had great conversations with Nicole, Andrea, and Wes, as well as a couple other employees who came out to the patio briefly. Everyone was SO hospitable, kind, and pleasant. If my wallet were fatter I'd come in every week just to see these people!
So as I said, I came here for Restaurant Week; was very happy with everything. The escargot was delicious, mostly because of the heavenly buttery sauce it was in. The Beef Tenderloin was very tender, cooked to a perfect medium rare. I admit the sauce wasn't as delectable as I'd expected; perhaps it needed more cognac? Regardless, very flavorful. For dessert I had the Chocolate Espresso Eclair with espresso mousse, caramel corn, and chocolate covered espresso beans. YUM. Excellent and provided a little kick after dinner with the mini caffeine boost.
My only wish for Coup Des Tartes is for them to get an espresso machine (unless there is one hiding somewhere I didn't see...?), but it isn't reason enough to drop a star from my rating.
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