i went to donovan's to try the az restaurant week tasting menu with friends. although we had a reservation, it took them an additional 40 minutes to seat us. normally not a big deal, but the atmosphere at the bar is boring and pretentious.
once we were seated, our waitress was personable and informative.
as for the food - the lamb chop appetizer was very tasty, but slightly overpriced in my opinion. the caesar salad was underwhelming and had too much cheese on it. (reminded me of paradise bakery..) i think i can find a better steak in phoenix. i make better garlic mashed potatoes at home. the scampi were covered in a weird cream sauce that made them entirely unappealing. the seasonal vegetables consisted of half a baby carrot and.. was there anything else? i don't even care to remember. the creme brulee was good, but too big. the wine selection is decent.
final word: save the $$ and time for a restaurant you will actually enjoy.