What's the Deal? (why the rating)
This is the first time we had been there. The place is good but the food was not very unique, the ambiance is not - well anything, and the service was barely average. Why you ask. Let me tell you...
Bang for the Buck: 2/5
- I believe there are better places in Phx that have more creative dishes, just as high quality food and good service.
Decor: 2/5
- nothing special. It is a restaurant in a golf resort... it looks and acts like it.
Ambiance: 3/5
- Small brightly lit room with high ceilings and with a few tables. Not crowded but not private or unique. There were tables outside which would have been great since it was a nice night and it was very quiet out there, but they did not seat anyone there, nor did they offer to.
Service: 5/5
- very friendly and accommodating. I was not happy that as more people showed up our server, who was providing excellent service, dissapeared for long periods of time. We did not get our wine with dinner and the guy that served our meals did not know we ordered wine. They did take care of it. Our steaks were also overcooked a bit. It was a great cut of meat and we ordered medium rare, they came medium. The server did reduce the bill to compensate, which was appropriate - and nice.
Food Quality: 5/5
- very good quality. everything we had was excellent
Food Quantity: 3/5
- maybe a bit under average portions for the price, though it is a resort so they are taking advantage of that I'm sure.
Food Uniqueness & Creativity: 5/5
- get the items that look unique, you will enjoy them.
Food Flavor: 5/5
- they do very well in this area. all items we had were excellent.
Last Experience...
9/17/2010
We went for the $40 Restaurant Week menu. They offered a 3 glass wine paring with the 3 course meals for an extra $15 - we did this also.
black bean hummus with flat bread - SUPERB. The flatbread crackers were also excellent and had a bit of spice.
Peppercorn Crusted Petit Filet Mignon: Local Infused Bernaise Sauce, Roasted Red Potatoes & Iitoi Onions, Broccolini
- 3/5, tender and very smooth flavor. Nothing special
Local Farmer's Ratatouille (MUST get!)
- 6/5, yes, really!
- pan seared Mole Crusted Tofu was fantastic, and I don't like tofu. A standout dish. Great flavors, complex, and left me wanting more. I'd go back for this.
Oven Roasted Game Hen (amazing!)
- 6/5, yes, really!
- Lavender & Red Inca Quinoa with Dried Stone Fruit, Wild Mushroom Reduction, Pickled Pineapple.
- The delicate flavors worked so well together. Every bite was juicy and a soothingly delicious.
Arizona Style Cheesecake: With Mesquite Fennel Pollen Crust
- 3/5, just cheesecake. good cheesecake but nothing special. Maybe sprinkle the same crust bits all over to allow it to add more unique flavor?
Local Citrus Brulee: With lingonberry compote
- 1/5, too much citrus for my taste. everyone at the table thought so also