Service was great, drinks were too expensive, the food was bland. Dinner was over $350 for a group of four, and the quality of the food does not measure up to this price point. It's too bad because I was really hoping for a great experience! I gave it 3 stars because of the excellent staff. Latin cuisine has some much flavor and variety I was hoping for so much more. Hoping they well improve and perhaps bring in a great Chef to take Modern Agave to a whole new level! read more

Greet people, from the host to the server, great food empanadas, salmon, tacos and hibiscus ice tea.

Probably the best fish fry I ever had! Service was excellent! Ambiance was very pleasant and relaxing! Great conversation with the owner! I hope that this restaurant will be around for a long time! I will definitely make it a regular stop for myself when we go to Prescott from Glendale! read more

First of all, the service is simply excellent, greetings by Lovely Melissa, the Manager & Lovely Miranda, the Hostess! The food is spectacular, Chicken Tortilla Soup very tasty, the Trio of Tacos with either Salmon or Mahi Mahi, perfect! I've also enjoyed the elegantly prepared Red Snapper Veracruz! I've enjoyed excellent service from Vanessa, Victoria, Alexandria & Garrett, the restaurant Manager! Bahama Mama cocktail put me on my backside & the Red Chilean Diablo Wines are top notch! All in all, Modern Agave Restaurant & the Upstairs Loft are one of Prescott's best restaurants...PERIOD! read more

Much like the owners' flagship restaurant on the downtown Prescott square, The Copper Note, Modern Agave has an attentive, timely, knowledgeable, friendly, and even choreographed staff. Again, similar to The Copper Note, Modern Agave also possesses a richly appointed and warmly inviting decor; the pièces de résistance are the olive colored velvet booths... inviting the diner to settle in and enjoy a luxurious culinary experience over pleasant conversation. Last weekend our family felt eager for a great dining experience; since the ambiance telegraphs quality, we were unconcerned with the $50 price points on menu. We began our dining adventure with delicious mixed drinks. Our calamari appetizers were cooked perfectly and presented with flair alongside arugula garnishes and slices of dried blood oranges. After a superb introduction, it pains me to say that the entrees fell far short of what the restaurant seems to offer. The ceviche was as one would expect, thankfully, but the chicken tacos were served with flimsy corn tortillas that lacked a true and distinctive Mexican masa flavor-- these were the kinds of tortillas you might expect to buy off the shelf at your local supermarket. The pollo seasonings were indistinct and though a smokey adobo / chipotle mayonnaise or hatch green chile salsa or chopped jalapeño "pickle" could have added layers of flavor, they were absent. The flat iron steak was served with a delicious sweet potato mash and it was the saving grace of the meal as the flat iron steak, though prepared medium-rare as requested, also lacked seasoning -- an overnight marination or even just a tad more of a salt rub would have elevated this dish. Unfortunately, the flat-iron steak was also served with an overly oily chimichurri sauce (it should be more heavily herbaceous and lighter on the oil) and suffered the same tortillas as the chicken taco dish. It was the paella, though, that was most disappointing-- so much so that we actually felt insulted. The dish was more of a soupy rice-bowl than an actual paella; one expects a true paella to be prepared in a paella pan which imbues the dish with its distinctive crispy edges and separated rice grains. It was intolerable at *any* price point. We were relieved that the churros and Crema Catalana cleansed our palate sublimely. The warm churro was appropriately crisp on the outside and warmly-soft on the inside while amply dipped in sugar and Mexican cinnamon. The Crema Catalana held a perfect balance of cinnamon and citrus elements enhanced by its silky texture. Regarding the above critiques, some might find most of them trivial. Had we paid $150 for our total meal, I probably would have let the whole affair go and not mentioned anything here on Yelp and would have just decided to never return. But our family paid well over $300 and for that price point I would expect everything, especially the entree menu items, to be absolutely perfect and delicious in varieties and layers of temperatures, textures, and complimentary flavors. Modern Agave (and The Copper Note for that matter) has the right idea and the right dream, but it lacks full execution. I recommend that Modern Agave invest in a Master Chef to develop their recipes, menus, and to conduct trainings for their chefs and sous chefs. Until that happens, our family will only patronize Modern Agave as a cozy place for drinks, appetizers, and deserts. read more

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The hot, new restaurant in downtown Prescott. It is at street level in the Bashford Court building. Our group enjoyed our meal. We started with the Jicama Salad, which was light and refreshing. For the entree, I had the Salmon, my friend ordered the Flat Iron Steak, and both guys ordered the Seafood Paella. Service was friendly and efficient. The atmosphere there is swanky and upscale. We had a nice time, delicious food, and will return soon. read more

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The food was excellent. We had the mushroom posole soup. We had the yucca fries. We had the chicken empanadas. It was a late lunch and it was perfectly cooked as well as serve quick and hot. Yucca fries I would recommend the mayo lemon aïoli. The service was great only a short wait without having a reservation today at lunch. Very busy and bustling, which is a good sign for a new restaurant here in Prescott. I would recommend going I have no reservations to recommend this restaurant. read more

A great addition to downtown Prescott! We visited on a Sunday evening and loved every minute. The Latin jerk chicken tenders with Caribbean spices, cilantro-lime rice, and garlic-lemon aioli were outstanding--one of the most flavorful meals we've had in a long time. The restaurant is beautifully designed with a refined yet welcoming atmosphere, and the service was warm, friendly, and professional. We're so happy to see such an excellent restaurant in this prime location. We'll definitely be back! read more

Quick dinner at the bar in the restaurant before theater tickets... Their gazpacho is fabulous and beautifully presented. It has just the right amount of spice to give it zing without the burn, which allows the favors to shine through. Main course portions were larger than expected (I could not finish mine) but well-prepared and properly seasoned. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Such a wonderful experience tonight! Fresh and flavorful, none of the dishes we ordered disappointed. The chicken tortilla soup is fantastic. The jerk chicken, Ropa Vieja and guacamole with pomegranate were excellent. And yes, order the churros!! We already made a reservation to go back. Beautiful interiors. Can't wait for the tapas bar to open! read more

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My wife and I went here for dinner recently. The ambiance is great - bright, not too loud, with comfortable chairs. The service is top notch. The food was flavorful, but also what held me back from 5 stars. We ordered the Veracruz Snapper and Adobo chicken breast, and both were overcooked. The snapper actually required a knife to eat. Most side dishes tasted bland or unseasoned, but when combining them with the sauce on the proteins, they weren't too bad. Highlights included the jalapeño sweet potato mash and the coconut cream flan. read more

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This restaurant seemed upper end as we walked in but the price wasn't reflective of that. It was so nice and the ambiance was perfect and beautiful. It was really good and different for Prescott. We didn't eat a steak or anything like that but the empanada's, tortilla soup and pozole ware the best we've had in a long time from anywhere. The star of the night besides the staff were the empanadas. Texture was perfect and the flavor was delicious. They took time to make sure they serviced us for the wonderful drinks we had. Staff from the seater to the manager addressed us appropriately and as we were family. So nice for Prescott to have an upscale place without a large bill. read more

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This is an incredible, diverse addition to Prescott! The food, service and ambiance were all on point. Paella did not disappoint and the Pomegranate Guacamole was an unexpected surprise that quickly became a favorite! Can't wait to go back! read more

Ok, I admit I fell for the hype and the hope of a new, high end local Mexican restaurant. This isn't it - I can't comment on the bar, drinks, or bartenders - I don't participate in the liquor consumption. Food, service, salsas - I'm qualified to comment on. I stopped in for lunch to scout the place out for a possible "date night" location. I had the empanadas - good flavor - the size was 3 small empanadas - 3 stars, still hungry after that so I ordered the jerk chicken tenders, good portion size, but not as spicy as advertised (real mild jerk seasoning) I use Walkers Wood brand imported Jamaican Jerk seasoning paste when doing tri-tips and chicken at home. This was nothing like authentic jerk seasoning. Weak, underwhelming flavor mildly disappointed 2.5 stars. Had an iced tea - really good 3 stars. Overall giving it 3 stars (being generous). $40+ for lunch (without alcohol) and not super impressed. It's not making the "date night" list yet - salsas were also not impressed with. We still need a high end, really good Mexican restaurant here - this may be ok for appetizers or dessert - I will try one solo dinner run before passing final judgement - will post results here. Service was very good, personable, and attentive - obviously a well trained staff 3.5 stars. read more

Modern Agave - The bill. - Spanish Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

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Food was so,so a bit more spicy than I prefer. Service was good our waitress was very polite, friendly and thorough...no complaints. Ambiance was also so, so as well. Improvement with a friendlier greeting and attitude would certainly help. Overall it's doubtful we'll be back. read more

My husband and I had a WONDERFUL experience at Modern Agave on 7/5. We went for lunch and sat in a corner booth. The ambience was very nice. We enjoyed the fresh chips, salsa, and pomegranate guacamole as a starter. My husband had the fish tacos and I had the Airline chicken, both were expertly prepared. For dessert we shared their version of crème brûlée. This was our Anniversary celebration and we were so pleased with our experience! The service was spot-on, and the food was really delicious. read more

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Modern Agave is a top notch restaurant! The food is amazing, delicious, and perfectly prepared. I am a very fussy foodie, so believe me when I say this was a wonderful dining experience. The staff was very pleasant and professional, the ambience is welcoming and comfortable, and the restaurant is super clean and perfectly appointed. I will be back!! Thank you for a great experience. read more

Modern Agave - Delicious chicken tenders! - Spanish Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

Stopped for late lunch. Had fresh fish tacos. Very tasty with slaw and very moist fresh rice. Waitress very nice . Service was awesome

Went there last week with my wife for lunch. Had 2 Mojitos, split the salmon for an entrée. Small portion of salmon, almost like an appetizer. Absolutely nothing special about the food. Mojitos were good though. Bill was $63, which, for what we received was quite high. read more

Absolutely fantastic It is great to see some of the Copper Note team members in the additional space . Attentive and cheerful. Again , as in Copper Note, the quality and creativity of the food is impressive. Atmosphere did not disappoint either . Sophisticated lunch , comfortable, and satisfying. read more

Service was great and atmosphere is good also . Now to the food , I am Hispanic born and raised in the Caribbean and I have to say the dishes are very mediocre and very overpriced . This is a restaurant design for the American taste bud . This suffers from what happens to most restaurants in Prescott , the flavors are tone down to satisfy the population here which is not use to actual ethnic dishes . I'm sure they will be successful with the the American population , but if you are actually Latin American you will be very disappointed . read more

Absolutely one of the best meals that I've had in Prescott, if not the best. Service was absolutely top tier. Food was unique and vibrant and fresh and delicious. Dining room very modern but also warm and comfortable. So lovely to sit in a booth and have a great meal while people watching Courthouse Square. Truly a wonderful dining experience. read more

Our first time to eat here and it was spectacular! Our waitress, Vanessa was awesome and made us feel very welcome. The food was delicious and we can't wait to go back. What a great addition to our town! read more

We just had dinner there last night. Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly. We had empanadas to start...the salmon dish, the Bacaldo & even coconut flan for dessert. All with a wonderful blend of flavors. Highly recommend. read more

Ok first visit to new dining in Prescott . From the minute my Birthday wife and I arrived to leaving the experience was fantastic . Melissa our beautiful hostess to our fantastic server Christina was A+ Started off with the Tiger Shrimp / Scallop Appetizer was perfect serviced with plantains and chips . Wife had the Salmon grilled Perfect also . I had the Calamari , tender with lots of tenacles ( my Favorite ) A++ Highly Recommend read more

This restaurant had a nice atmosphere that wasn't too casual or two formal... Somewhere nicely in between. My husband and I sat at the bar, which was very comfortable and had an excellent bartender. My husband got Caesar salad that was very good. I got the beef tacos. The beef was tender, but there was very little and there wasn't a lot of flavor. As an appetizer, we got their homemade chips with two different types of salsa and guacamole. We would go back in just for that. We will definitely try again. read more

Nice atmosphere and great service. A little pricey for Prescott. I had the paella, which was very good. The calamari was deep fried though and I've never seen that in paella before and prefer it either boiled or grilled. read more

A beautiful space with friendly, efficient service. And the food ... Picadillo like my Puerto Rican grandmother made! Be sure to try the Tostones with guacamole. It is so nice to have a Latin restaurant in Prescott. Kudos to the entire Modern Agave team! read more

I lived in South America for 12 years of my life and I'm so excited to have this restaurant here! It was absolutely amazing. Best service we've had in many years locally. We will definitely be back. read more

What a great experience last night. The staff were attentive, the ambience was great and most importantly the food was spot on. I would definitely come back because there were so many things I wanted to try! Best of luck to you guys!! read more

From the moment we walked into the restaurant, we were treated with excellent service. The service staff was very attentive, and we never had an empty water on our table. We started off the meal with an appetizer of guacamole and nachos. The guacamole was mixed with pomegranate and was unbelievable. The three the two sauces that we were given were excellent a red sauce and a green sauce. Both were very good. Our main course was fish tacos and mine was the empanadas chicken and cheese. Both dishes were excellent our server Ryan was fantastic and was very attentive to what we needed and as I said before, the rest of the staff were amazing. Can't wait to return and try the steak empanadas which were technically on the menu, but Ryan stated that it's one of his favorite dishes. Will be back soon and bring friends. read more

The restaurant had a makeover and is much brighter and modern looking. They have some moderate priced dishes, in the mid 20's, and others in the 40's. Had the fish and chips and it was wonderful, along with the pomegranate guacomole, also very good. Will be going back for sure read more