The Scottsdale dining scene really impressed us during our stay and Talavera was one of the best. The restaurant is beautiful and they have both outdoor patio and indoor seating. They also have a few wine cellar table where they have wine tastings during the week for resort guests, a nice bonus that we made sure to take advantage of.
The menu took advantage of local produce and suppliers and we feasted. We started with a few salads, the heirloom tomato and burrata and the goat cheese, beets and arugula. Our salads were both great and the cheese and produce were fantastic. Great starts, but it was the entrees we were really looking forward to. Typically when we go out, it's surf and turf. Seafood for my wife and nice cut for me. So much to choose from on this menu. Duck breast, lamb chops, bone in ribeye....hmmmm. I ended up having the Buffalo tenderloin with smoked bacon and a cherry sauce. I must have made the right choice as this arrived perfectly bloody and juicy and the bacon was so tasty.(mmm bacon) My wife had the tuna and it was very good too. A la carte sides were interesting and we added the charred corn to our feast.
The view, service and presentations were all impeccable. Seriously, you are at the FS and it is a treat. They really took great care of us and the other diners (like the couple celebrating their anniversary next to us). Talavera was a treat and a perfect start for our culinary tour of your fine city.