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| - I've dined here a few times over the past year and am happy to report that Ten is as good as ever, possibly even better if that's even possible. Their cocktails are top notch and their fare is consistently damn near perfect . . . alright . . . perfect every time I eat there whether it's lunch, Happy Hour or dinner.
If you go for lunch or an early dinner, chances are you'll have a delightfully friendly lady named Jodee wait on you. If you're lucky, she may even be tending bar and mix your cocktail for you as well. Great Manhattans and the Cucumber Gimlet is as refreshing as dipping you toes in a cool running creek.
During my most recent visit with my wife, his son and girlfriend, we arrived well after lunch but before dinner which places you in a wonderful position vis a vis menu options - three to be exact. Happy hour runs from 2 pm to 6pm and they have a specially priced menu for drinks and food. The lunch menu is still available and if you take your time sipping those great cocktails and sampling some Happy Hour appetizers, you can also order from the extended dinner menu.
Whatever you order or which menu you order it from, you won't be disappointed. I always order the Fried Green Tomatoes and Shrimp Grit cakes. Their fish tacos are equally terrific. This time around, I tried the Cordon Bleu sandwich from the lunch menu which was not only delightfully tasty but very generous. Great fries too. I was only able to eat half - too many Fried green tomatoes? My son ordered a sea bass special from the dinner menu and loved it.
This place rocks in my book and is hands down my favorite restaurant in the greater Phoenix area. Chef/Owner Jeff Hostenske has hit on an excellent mix of relaxed ambiance, service and high quality comfort food and drink with a southern flair. Apparently a lot of others agree, including those with the power of publicity, i.e. Phoenix Magazine http://www.phoenixmag.com/food-reviews/ten.html
Try it and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed. Oh, and you can't be their prices for dining at this level.
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