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| - My girlfriend and I have been dining at Arrowhead Grill for several years now. In terms of more upscale dining in West Valley, they're one of the few options we have. And despite a few inconsistencies that pop up occasionally with food preparation and service, we both agree that they're usually on point.
Their signature steak is the Delmonico, which is very good, provided that the kitchen cooks it right. Their filet and salmon are also fine, given you're into fish. However, with the exception of specials, you'll mostly be ordering your AG food a la carte. They have a series of respectable sides, including their mac and cheese and AG mashed potatoes.
Their salads are all standard-fare, with the exception of the slightly more expensive "AG Salad," which has a wonderful inclusion of goat cheese crumbles, figs, dates, berries, and all kinds of awesome ingredients.
AG also offers a Thanksgiving meal that is usually pretty decent in quality. During our most recent visit, they seemed to really be slacking on quality and consistency in comparison to past years, but it usually satisfies and is typically above what competitors might serve for the holiday celebration.
As for their desserts, the butter cake is our absolute favorite! In fact, going to their dessert menu and ordering anything else except the butter cake is doing your party a huge dining disservice. Just be sure to request that it's warm/hot because it's not always guaranteed.
AG also offers special price fixe menus during holidays that often consist of three or four courses. It's usually a good deal, although they typically exclude some of their superior side options from the menu. If your server is nice, they'll make exceptions, but this appears to be based down to sheer luck.
Reservations are recommended on the weekends for sure. It can be pricey (I'm sure made much worse if you drink alcohol). If you join their e-mail list, you'll receive the occasional discount offers and information about their specials - although it's usually wine-based stuff these days.
The restaurant can often be crowded, but has never once reached a point where I've found it loud and distracting. Service has always been fine and the food, although clearly not flawless, is usually decent enough.
On a good night and if the kitchen is firing on all cylinders, you're bound to get a spectacular meal. Although we've had occasional duds over the years, AG is still one of your better options for those who prefer avoiding all of the uninspiring steakhouse chains we have littered throughout Phoenix.
Recommended!
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