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| - My wife and I went to Donovan's (Phoenix) on 08/13/2013 for our 13th Anniversary.
Upon arrival, we were greeted nicely and soon seated at our reserved table. It should be noted that the table was decorated with fresh, red colored rose petals; a nice added touch to accentuate our special evening.
Interestingly, we were seated directly behind the waiter's POS station, therefore making us privy to how their nights were progressing. This was actually a nice thing. Being as my wife and I were in the business for years, and having owned & operated our own restaurant, it made us feel as if we were "in-on" the behind the scenes action.
Our team of wait staff was very professional. They all worked well together and were attentive, yet unobtrusive. Our water glasses were never less than half full. We appreciated how knowledgeable the waitress was about the menu, the history of the restaurant, and also the wine list.
I was going to order a beer (and this is my only complaint about the beverage selection) but was disappointed to find out how Donovan's does not offer beer on tap. Just a minor suggestion, but there are a few local craft breweries that would make a great fit on the Donovan's (draft) beer menu. There is nothing like a, poured fresh from the keg, pilsner glass full of ice cold brew!
We ordered appetizers: I had the oysters Rockefeller and my wife had the seared scallops. Both were cooked perfectly, and we accompanied the starters with a bottle of Prosecco. The sparkling wine was very nice, with hints of green apple and peaches.
For the entrees: My wife ordered the rack of lamb with a baked potato & steamed veggies. I in turn, had the petit filet covered with blue cheese, accompanied by shrimp and a side of vegetables. Both dishes were spectacular. I paired my meal with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, while my wife continued to enjoy the Prosecco.
Additionally, the restaurant did a great job of catering to my wife's gluten and whey allergies.
Unfortunately, while enjoying our meals, the table behind me was occupied by an elderly woman and her much younger male acquaintance. The complaining coming from the two of them was ceaseless and it made me want to change our table location. We actually heard her instructing the young man on how to get food comp'd! Their complaints were unwarranted, and the waiter should have said to them, "Is anything alright?"
Desserts: We were presented with an amazingly light and flavorful crème brûlée in celebration of our anniversary. My wife had decaf coffee and I had a double espresso.
Overall, I would definitely recommend Donovan's to anyone looking for a romantic, fine dining experience, fit for foodies - particularly for those special occasions.
Five stars!
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