As a person who eats out a LOT, I can tell you Persepshen is in a very rare air. The food is…read moreinventive way beyond good, it is freaking awesome. Take the Fried Zuchinni. Trust me, this is not some deep fried chain restaurant stuff, if is truly amazing. The beet salad was literally the best I ever ate, insane variety of beets, and orgasmic. The ossobucco over risotto, (and lots of other fine tuned amazing ingredients) is so good, I did not want to share. The seasonal tomotoe board was a sight for your eyes, Stunning. Desserts are crazy good twists on old classics.

We dined here as a party of four on a Sunday evening (the first guests seated at 5:00 p.m.). Given…read morethe glowing reviews, beautiful Instagram presence, and higher price point, we walked in with high expectations. Three of the four of us cook regularly and host dinners, so we all pay attention to food, service, and the overall dining experience--though we each have very different tastes. Interestingly, we all left with about the same impression. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The décor is warm, inviting, and immediately makes you feel like you're in for something special. Our server was attentive throughout the meal, although there were a few service hiccups that affected the experience. We started with cocktails. All of them were good, but each seemed just slightly out of balance. I ordered the OG Margarita on our server's recommendation, and while I'm admittedly picky about margaritas, this one was noticeably too sweet. The seasonal menu sounded exciting, especially since they emphasize using fresh, in-season ingredients. Our server insisted on us trying the Tomato Board. At $40, which was the most expensive appetizer on the menu, we expected something very memorable. It featured several varieties of tomatoes (including a surprisingly delicious pickled green tomato), a light and airy whipped mozzarella, and a single long piece of focaccia. Everything tasted fresh, and the whipped mozzarella was the standout--we'd never had anything quite like it. Unfortunately, with only one piece of bread, we had to order another just so everyone could enjoy it. Good? Absolutely. Worth $40? None of us thought so. We also ordered the escargot, which was delicious, though it's hard to describe five pieces as "family style." For our entrees, we ordered the burger, the sausage with potato latke, and what we thought was the lamb and mussels special. At first we were going to order the pork belly noodles instead of the sausage, but our server thought it would be too many noodle dishes, so we happily took his recommendation to get the sausage. Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication, and the pork belly noodles were brought instead of the special we were most excited to try. When we pointed it out, he acknowledged the mistake but he wasn't quick to offer a resolution, which left us in an awkward spot where we just decided to keep it. Ironically, the pork belly noodles ended up being our least favorite dish. The pork belly was overly chewy and quite salty, while the noodles were bland and seemed just slightly undercooked. The fresh mint was a nice touch, but it wasn't enough to save the dish. The sausage with potato latke, yogurt sauce, and pickled red cabbage was surprisingly excellent. The flavors were balanced, the portion size was generous, and it ended up being one of our favorites. The true star of the evening, though, was the burger. We split it four ways, and every single one of us commented on how good it was. Perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, topped with melty Gorgonzola and a vanilla bean jam that married beautifully together. We used every last bite of the warm bun to soak up what was left. Overall, we'd give the food about a 7/10. Here's what took an otherwise 4/5 star experience down to a 3. The air conditioning wasn't working on a 115-degree day. But I'm not lowering my rating because mechanical issues happen. At first it wasn't noticeable because it was still cooler than outside, but as dinner went on we were all visibly uncomfortable, passing around my hand fan. Only then did our server mention that the A/C had been out. You come here for an experience and if you know upfront a patrons experience will be affected you are under obligation to tell them but no one mentioned it when we arrived or made any effort to acknowledge the inconvenience or tried to make up for our discomfort in any way. Persephen clearly has talent in the kitchen and a beautiful space, but when you position yourself as a premium dining experience, every detail matters. We enjoyed parts of the meal, especially the burger, but overall the experience didn't quite live up to the hype. For us, 3 out of 5 stars feels like a fair rating.

Yay, you did it! You found the perfect date night spot for tonight. This place has everything I…read morelook for in a restaurant. Great cocktails, super friendly service, great food, and a unique and inviting interior. My only complaint is it's a little pricy so I can't go every week. Oh and their parking lot is kind of small, so plan accordingly. But if I found a spot, so can you

We had dinner here with friends and all I can say is it was incredible. We started with cocktails…read moreand I had the Black Dahlia which was onolicious and strong! My wife had the guavalajara and our friend had the Spanish 77. The cocktails were nice and strong the way we like um! We then all shared pan con tomate, potato croquettes then the octopus ceviche and ended with the ribeye steak, all of which were delicious. Dessert was cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake which broke da mouth! I gotta mention the atmosphere was chill and cozy as it's in a house converted into a tapas bar. Also gotta mention the service was great and our server Makayla was awesome! She was friendly and attentive! We are definately coming back and you guys should try them too! Aloha!

I bought lunch for a co-worker today, for her birthday. She wanted Brushfire…read more Drive thru and pick up only at this location. No indoor seating. Which is fine. We are aware that it is not an eat in place. Usually the food is great. Right on point. Today the food tasted good but was definitely on the cold side. I was concerned about this because I received an alert at 11:10am that my order was ready. Only problem is, I set my time for pick up at 1130. My husband picked up the order at 1127. He brought to me about 10 mins away. By the time we all sat down to eat, it had been sitting around for 30 mins. So needless to say, I am very frustrated. Not only is our food now cold, or Luke warm at best. This was so supposed to be something fun and it has turned into me having to leave a less than positive review for something that should have been great and easy.

Deeeee-licious! I got a chicken burrito and large horchata here after school via drivethrough. I'm…read moreimpressed at how fast I get my items from the both times I have been here. With such friendly service and smiles, too! Both items cost me around $20. The horchata is okay! It is a bit more watery than I typically like it, but I did like it nonetheless. I got the chicken burrito with the wildfire sauce on the side. The chicken burrito is HUGE! And very filling, especially since it comes with rice and beans too. The chicken is very tasty and tender. I always appreciate there not being an extra charge for guacamole. The fresh veggies in the pico complement every other component well. I also loved the wildfire salsa. It is ACTUALLY spicy which I love. Actually next time I'll upgrade to the even hotter Inferno! Honestly, ~$13 for a burrito seemed like a lot to me but I think it's okay time to time especially because of the amount you get. I am struggling to finish it right now. Actually, it's so packed that I am struggling to hold it together haha. I can't speak for the ambience that well. The outside part is cute and the menu is cute. I have not been inside. Overall, both times I have been here I have received pleasant and fast service and tasty food! Can't wait to try more menu items or even just a different kind of burrito in the future!

Good customer service. Excellent tapas. We enjoyed the…read morecharcuterie board. It was a good size for 4 adults and all the items on the board were delicious. We also ordered the $5 for $40 - white chocolate- something. Sorry! Can't remember the name but it was exquisite!! I love coming here every time i visit Prescott.

We love this place! A unique tasting experience every time, their flights are such a good…read moreopportunity to try so many different flavors and explore the world of mead! Flights are also priced really well. Took a group of friends here last weekend and had a great time. Service is always amazing and everyone is so knowledgeable. A cool low key vibe in the basement of a store in downtown, quiet and great to catch up.

Live flamenco dancing! Live music and delicious food!!…read more By far exceeded my expectations and would definitely go back soon!! Their pork chops in chimichurri sauce was phenomenal! The female waitress was so lovely and she made our first time experience memorable! I'll definitely be going back soon!! I loved it It is a bit pricey though so it's nice for a special celebration

We made the reservation to celebrate a special occasion and we were looking forward to visiting…read morewhat USED TO BE one of our favorite restaurants in Scottsdale. The weather was perfect and we were seated in the beautiful patio where we can hear the music and see the live flamenco dancers. Then..... it all went downhill from there! We were ignored by multiple servers for more than 20 minutes to the point where I had to walk up to the host desk to ask for a service. Once we were assigned a server, the service was rushed and hurried. Very transactional and not welcoming at all. The food was mediocre. The octopus was tough and rubbery. The peace and quiet of our patio table was quickly destroyed by a large bachelorette party that was seated right next to us. We had Amazing experiences (yes, multiple) at this place in the past and I wanted to be fair to the restaurant so I sent them a message via Open Table to let them know how disappointed we were. They never responded! Unfortunately, this restaurant has become another Scottsdale tourist trap. All hype and no substance.

I went for the music and it was my first visit…read more Prices were more than reasonable and the food was good. The service and the engagement from the staff was amazing. They believe in what they're doing.

We went to a wine tasting $45 per person on a Sunday. Very deceptive event regarding food…read more Advertised as 20 wines, food and live music. To our disappointment and surprise, the food was for purchase only. The value just wasn't there for the price. None of the wines were impressive. Overall with the small bites only available for purchase and the marginal wines we were disappointed.

I had an amazing birthday dinner at Alma and my fried Red Snapper was the best I have ever eaten…read more Please bring it back!!!

This review is for the totality of the experience…read more I made an advance reservation at Alma Scottsdale for a mid-sized group of 7 to celebrate a special occasion. Our party arrived right on time for our reservation, but we were not seated until 15 min later because our table was not ready. It took about an additional 15 min to get tap water for the table (there was not enough provided anyways), and to place our orders too another ~20 min. The food did not arrive until 30 min later. For context, we eventually learned that the restaurant was short staffed and the bartender was also operating as our waiter. When the food finally arrived, there was a mix-up on what was delivered. We had checked with the staff who delivered one of the dishes: we ordered the "wild mushroom" side, but what we received did not look quite like it. We asked clarifying questions x2, but were assured, "no, it is the wild mushroom." Turned out, it was the mushroom empanada that was delivered to our table, which we originally did not order. The management did rectify the situation upon the conclusion of the event when we were paying the bill, but to us, it felt a bit accusatory as if we intentionally wanted to cause a huge fuss about the final total, which was absolutely not the case. The food in general was delicious. If this was a more standard dining experience, it would have been 4-5 stars just for the food. The service was very subpar, and really colored the entire experience negatively, therefore the two star review. I understand that staffing shortages happen -- fine. My family has worked in food service as wait staff for 25+ YEARS, so I am empathetic. But for management to ring up our bill and then come confront us in an inflammatory manner, making us feel like we were wrong, on an occasion to celebrate something special, was extremely disappointing.

Meeting some friends across the street but we arrived early and saw this absolutely gorgeous front…read morespace of a restaurant! Walked across the street and found the entrance in the back with a cute entryway and an amazing AMAZING space for seating! This is a must go for anyone looking for an incredible vibe good food and people that you want to support cus the love they show is evident. We couldn't stay so we ordered one drink and food to go but very excited to go back and really sit and enjoy our time. Thanks to the team yall are incredible

Fantastic sushi tapas experience. The mackerel with pickled strawberry was outstanding--we ordered…read moreit twice. The bluefish maka roll was subtle but incredibly flavorful, and the bluefin sashimi was excellent. The hamachi crudo was a standout. The Arizona sake was a pleasant surprise--very good--and the cocktails were well-crafted and perfectly balanced. Outdoor dining was delightful. It could get a bit noisy at times with the street traffic, but it honestly added to the overall ambiance. Service was great, though a bit slower than expected. Lesson learned: order a few tapas at once. That said, we never felt rushed, even with a table of 10, and the team handled everything really well. We've definitely found a new favorite.