Had the opportunity to dine at Unwined on a recent Saturday evening with another couple. We were in search of a restaurant in the Ahwautukee area and decided on Unwined based on Yelp reviews and the picture of the S'mores Dessert pictured on their website!
Upon arrival we were greeted by Cory who was also our server. The decor is inviting and somewhat homey. The tin ceiling tiles is a nice touch. Although one of my fellow diners thought the tiles were plastic made to look like tin. If so, they did the trick! There were a few people at the bar and a few other tables occupied. This didn't change during the evening. Unwined also has live music however not on the night of my visit. I wonder what the noise level would be like with music and the 'tin' ceiling tiles. I'll need to make a return visit to check it out.
We skipped appetizers and ordered our entrees ... salmon salad, cheese & meat board with a salad, French pig (prok chop) and scallops. Since the S'mores Dessert was one of the reasons we selected Unwined, we indulged and were quite glad we did. We also enjoyed a 2012 Silver Palm Zinfandel. With tip the total bill was $180.00 or $45 per person. While a bit pricey, all diners enjoyed their meals.
A few notes, for some reason the scallops didn't come with a salad; the diner ordered one when he determined 5 scallops weren't going to be satisfying. The diner who ordered the French pig asked for a Caesar salad instead of a dinner salad. Cory wasn't sure if the substitution could be made. It wasn't and he didn't comment about it. Perhaps he forgot when he got back to the kitchen. Finally, the S'mores Dessert is highly recommended! The dessert is served in a skillet with a bed of graham crackers, melted chocolate chips and topped with marshmallows! The skillet sits on a board with additional graham crackers. Cory offered to bring additional graham crackers if needed.
A nice neighborhood restaurant!
--Fork of Fork 'n Knife
Be sure to check out the reviews written by my critic in food, Knife of Knife 'n Fork. Bon Appetite!