This is the Best Spanish food, and one of the best Restaurants I have ever been too! The food had so much flavor! The Staff was super welcoming and friendly. This Restaurant is the definition of Fine Dinning! I would recommend the seafood paella and the Rib eye Steak! read more

If you desire a spectacular dining experience a visit to Talavera is a must! The service is exceptional, the waitstaff very knowledgeable, the food and wine phenomenal and the views are breathtaking. In true Four Season's fashion attention to detail and five star service abound from the moment you set foot onto the resort until you leave. (if you valet park, you will find a box of truffles and a THANK you note in your vehicle!) The romantic, elegant, rustic ambiance of this fabulous establishment paired with an extensive wine list and delicious menu leaves a persons soul feeling rejuventated. read more

One of my top restaurants here in the valley. On three occasions (one being our 10th anniversary), the food and atmosphere were amazing. From the fire right outside our window, to the service to the food. Probably my favorite are the beef carpaccio and the bison. Highly recommend! read more

The ambiance was pleasant and the staff attentive. Had the New York Strip which was average, the seafood was fresh with delicious shrimp and oysters. On the down side the table presentation was lacking. Never eaten at a high end restaurant that didn't have a tablecloth or sense of presentation. Appetizers of seafood came out with main meal. Didn't seem to fit with sense presented at rest of the Four season resort and more than I would have credited it took away from the experience. read more

We came to Talavera for a fancy meal while my wife and I were staying at the Four Seasons. For some reason we had two waiters, one to "back up" the other one. This meant that we had our drink and dessert orders taken twice and didn't seem to help any since they brought me the wrong beer and my wife the wrong first coarse. My wife really enjoyed the snap pea risotto, my steak was so-so. Not worth the money. read more

The best meal, best service, and view... perfect. We got the 6 course chef's meal, and it was exquisite read more

Talavera - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Food was fantastic- mostly. But service and ambiance left something to be desired. Their chef is fab - but try to flag down a waiter for a spoon or another glass of wine- forget it. The dining room had two large groups and we couldn't hear each other over the music that was piped in. Won't be back read more

I came here for a work dinner while staying at the resort and had a lovely time. The food was quite good, but I wasn't blown away. Although, this may have been partially attributed to the fact that there was a pre-selected menu for our group dinner and none of the items were things that I would generally order. The rolls that they serve with dinner are delicious and the dessert was my favorite part of the meal. We all had the creme brulee, which was set on fire as it was served to us, creating a mouthwatering aroma of burning sugar. Mmmmm. Oh, and it tasted just as good as it smelled! We were lucky enough to sit on the patio (with the aid of some heat lamps) and were able to enjoy both the fantastic view and the massive fireplace. Overall it was a great experience between the good food, great service, and beautiful patio atmosphere. read more

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Delicious food and wonderful ambiance. The service was really slow, especially at the beginning, but they may have been short handed. They more than made up for it with the courses. Kind of pricey, but worth it, especially considering it's a resort restaurant. read more

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Loved the presentation of the food. Everything was so unique! We had a nice view outside as well. Our server was friendly even after we only had water for a beverage. We had the lobster bisque, filet, short ribs, a side of mashed potatoes, and the creme brulee dessert. Everything was great! The creme brulee had a bit too much of an alcohol taste to it. Oh, and the bread given at the beginning was delicious!!! read more

Great views from this restaurant which is really one of the only truly positive things I can say about the experience. This was a $220+ dinner for two and it was at a Four Seasons resort so yes, my standards are high - as they should be! Here are a few notes, that I sent to the manager after she gave me her card and told me to email her when I complained that they also neglected my husband's birthday -- and it was written into the reservation! 1. I asked for water at least three separate times. Why? 2. The waiter wasn't consultative on my wine selection. I asked him to describe the wine in a way that would translate to a typical California wine - Merlot, Cab, Pinot and he seemed a little stumped by this question. I wound up (by my own choice) trying something new - Barbera (sp?) and wound up loving it though. 3. Our food was all quite good. My issue was with the shrimp primarily - lots of work to remove shell, messy. I asked the waiter for guidance on my selections and he really didn't provide a lot of feedback to me regarding the tapas selection or an appetizer. 4. My husband's birthday was completely neglected. I have attached a picture of the note from the concierge that specifically called out his birthday on the reservation. She also made a big deal saying that she was making the note when I made reservation last month, so my expectation was that it would be highlighted in some way. The hostess also didn't recognize his birthday either. 5. Sidenote - our waiter seemed to have a lot of tables and I thought overall the pace of the service wasn't timed all that well. He seemed rushed at our table - I believe he had at least three, possibly four other tables which could explain why we thought he wasn't all that attentive or consultative. Overall - this place is not worth the money. There are so many great options in Scottsdale. read more

Disappointing. Food was very mediocre- even simple meatballs were tough. Pain con tomate is really supposed to be done with ripe tomatoes. Not really great tasting. Paella was not good either... the gambas tasted old and pasty. Prices are so not worth it either. All in all very disappointing. read more

The view was amazing, the drinks were wicked expensive (albeit tasty), the food was fantastical and the ambiance on the patio was pretty darn romantic. My water glass was very small but was NEVER empty as we seemed to have a team of people tending to our table (party of 7). Also, the cheesecake lollipops at the end of the meal were an added bonus and I'll be making the hour long treck up there again just for those little suckers!! Worth the drive, worth the money! Loved it!!! read more

We had a private dinner in what appears to be a wine refrigerator. The sommelier popped in from time to time to retrieve a bottle. He wasn't intrusive and it was actually kind of amusing. Pashminas and blankets are provided for those who felt chilly. Excellent seafood platter as a starter. I devoured a healthy serving of foie gras and had a fabulous pork chop as my main. We shared all the sides, gruyere potatoes are outstanding. I was too full to sample the gorgeous pie but did partake of a light and tasty frozen lemon meringue strawberry dessert. Oodles of delicious champagne and wine. I was a bit suspect that I would find truly fine dining outside of major metropolitan cities but am happy to report I was wrong. read more

We were excited to try this restaurant. It was not too busy and it had a descent view. I had the 20 oz ribeye and my girlfriend had a New York steak. My steak looks a lot smaller than 20 oz but that's probably better for my health. The steaks were served on a metal skillet . It was kind of weird and does not feel high end. I really think other steakhouses down the street is a lot better for the same price. Probably wont go back again. read more

The only reason why I didn't toss in that fifth star is because it's a pricy meal, but that doesn't take away from the "delish" factor. We participated in the Mash Up menu (dodging past the Restaurant Week prix fix menu) because The Breadfruit & Talavera were combining talents & flavors, & we enjoy both restaurants. If you go, try one of the Mash Up deals. Just go to their website to see who'll be the next Valley chef to partner with Chef Mel in the kitchen. And, try to catch a sunset. It's a beautiful property, & a great backdrop to a great meal. This crew knew what to do &I how to do it well! read more

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We decided instead of watching the Oscars that we would treat ourselves to our own red carpet dinner. What a great choice. Dinner was fantastic. Had the scallops and they were so good. Also had the lobster mac and cheese and it was delicious. My husband had the bison fillet wrapped in bacon. He enjoyed it. Our server Josh was so friendly and his attention to detail was on point. He made us feel like we were the only ones in the restaurant. He took the time to explain everything we were eating and cared if we were going to enjoy it. We had a beautiful evening and the ambience was amazing. read more

Great service, great drinks and great food, but we just didn't think it was worth $$$$. The reality is that you can enjoy the same facilities and views at Four Seasons at their other restaurant (Proof), for half the price. read more

Talavera - The 8oz Filet with Horseradish. - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Probably the most romantic spot in AZ. Nice patio seating to watch incredible sunset over Pinnacle Peak mountain. I'd give it a 5 if the menu/food pickled it up a notch. Not the best fish or steak in town but still very good. You have to get a desert. read more

Wow - what a delicious & well-run event! Thanksgiving Buffet 2017 Unbelievable & Unbeatable - I wonder if any restaurant buffet feast in the future could ever top this one for appeal ($110 ea). Beautifully displayed, yummy small plates, special & traditional entrees & sides. Service outstanding, seating schedule worked well - no stations or rooms were overwhelmingly packed, food stations were easy to access. Foods were arranged in a sensible manner. We had a 3pm seating & sat outside with a bit of sun well-shaded with umbrellas. Thoroughly enjoyable. read more

Arrived st 5:15 for a cocktail on the patio and enjoyed the beautiful sunset and then went to the dining room where we were seated outside with a perfect view. We enjoyed the appetizer and the beet salad. The main courses were excellent but most importantly Ryan and the rest of the staff did a fantastic job making us feel comfortable. If you're looking for a romantic night out and fantastic food Talavera cannot be beat. read more

Fantastic experience. Our group was big and we had reservations for I believe 9. We were sat promptly on the patio upon our arrival and were able to see the sunset. We stayed and ate for about 4 hours. Wait staff was great especially John. Food was all cooked perfectly and there wine selection was endless. Our 8 bottles did not disappoint ! read more

We ate here a few days ago while on vacation at the four seasons resort. So glad we choose to eat here. Had mastros steakhouse the night before but this blew that out of the water. The wife had the Chilean sea bass and I had the filet. Both cooked really well and so flavorful. We set outside on the patio which has an awesome view of pinnacle peak and the troon area. The restaurant has a great wine menu and the drinks are very good. Start off with a drink at the onyx bar! Had the blueberry cheesecake for desert and it was really refreshing. You should definitely go try out this place if are in the area or if you are staying at the hotel! Enjoy read more

Recently visited Talavera for a 'special occasion' dinner based on a friend's recommendation. It lived up to its expectations. We were seated outside and enjoyed a gorgeous sunset during our meal. The dishes themselves were as impressive as the view. I highly recommend the jumbo prawn dish if you like seafood. They were cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth! The chocolate soufflé was an outstanding finish to the meal. Excited to go back! read more

Perhaps it's the summer. The service was JV. They work hard and tried to pleas but they just didn't have the polish or expertise. Nothing JV about the food. Outstanding and perfectly prepared. The salmon and streak were perfect. Presentation was first class but not over the top. I would suggest a visit in h spring or winter. Prices are the same. read more

Seemed overpriced for what the end product was. We're on vacation staying at the Four Seasons and had dinner with friends here Friday night. It took a very long time for each course (which we were warned about by our waitstaff when we arrived that it would take a long time for our food to come). Disappointed is really the right thing to say. I expected better from a Four Seasons restaurant as the Residence Club has been amazing to stay at. There's probably a better steakhouse in town at a better price than here. Honestly the fajitas we ordered by the pool were better. Staff was nice and the view from the patio was nice, review of 2 stars based on the food. read more

Came here with a group of 12 for our senior prom night. The food was fantastic and the waiters were outstanding. Not exactly the cheapest place in town but the great steak and sides made up for it completely. Would come again and highly recommend it. read more

I am so sad they completely ruined this restaurant. We were so looking forward to enjoying dinner with friends at one of our favorite restaurants only to find it remodeled and the menu completely changed for the worse. Nothing we had was that great except the almonds. They also have skyrocket the prices. I wouldn't come back here if it was free. read more

I'm thinking it was just an off night, but for this kind of money, off nights aren't really acceptable. First, it took forever just to get anyone to approach out table - no water, no menus, no offer of very expensive wine or drinks (and we wanted them!). Not particularly busy either, so I'm not sure what was going on. When we did get some service, we asked about wine and the waitress (although nice) didn't have much knowledge about the Pinots we asked about. Boo. Last time we dined here, the server gave us the most amazing wine experience along with the amazing meal. Moving on to the first course, my husband and I both ordered the iceberg wedge salad. Hard to go wrong with that, right? Nope. Worst part of the meal. Not only did it not have the avocado promised, but it was completely devoid of dressing. Further, the applewood smoked bacon was 100% fat and inedible. Avocado was brought out by the server's assistant, but we sort of gave up on the rest. Blech. The main dishes were excellent and well prepared, so we were all getting back to the happy spirit. Then came dessert and coffee. My husband started to order the same thing as I had (chocolate souffle) but then we agreed to get two different desserts and share them. He initially considered the banana bread pudding, then changed his mind and went with the PB & J chocolate cake since I don't like bananas. Out came the banana bread pudding, naturally. Also, the souffle is not at all rich in chocolate or the least bit memorable - definitely not worth the calories. Another member of our party had ordered coffee earlier in the meal and received a nice presentation of sugars and cream. When I later ordered decaf with the dessert and asked for cream and sugar, the server's assistant asked me if I could just use my friend's leftovers (and they were truly left over - not all that much to work with as the coffee is very strong and needs lots of both). Is it really that hard to bring a new presentation of sugar and cream with the $700 dinner? I think not. The setting, view and atmosphere are absolutely second to none, but overall, we were pretty disappointed and doubt we will go back unless we feel pretty sure this was just an off night. read more

I am a local, residing very near The Four Seasons. This is a first class operation. We go to Talavera several times a year, to celebrate,or to have a quiet meal, etc. Pork Chops are fantastic. Warm rolls, whipped butter sprinkled with Hawaiian salt. Everything done with precision and expertise. You will want to try some things you never had before! Service impeccable, as one would expect at The Four Seasons. I love that they call us by name: Mr and Mrs. We will go back again and again. Views are incredible, outside dining, too. Very special place. Great Onyx bar. read more

We went for my husband's birthday and had a very enjoyable experience. The views from our table of the McDowell Mountains were just breathtaking especially as the sun began to set. I seems from where the restaurant is situated you were sitting at the highest point of Pinnacle Peak. The interior of the restaurant exudes a simple but elegant old world warmth. The plates are very interesting; a clay representation of a battered black paper plate with a lacy doily design on the bottom. The service was very good. Out waiter described everything on the menu and was very friendly and accommodating. We started with sharing the Jamon Iberico, a 36 month old cured ham, similar but better than proscuitto. The pigs are only fed acorns and you can taste that nutty flavor. It is pricey but it is hard to find since not all Spanish restaurants have it. It was served with a blackberries mustard jam which accompanied it very well. We also shared the grilled asparagus salad which was very nice with marcona almonds. For entrees I had the Paella de Mariscos which was a large dish that had 1 very large prawn several small clams and about 5 or 6 very large mussels and small chucks of lobster. Very good but a little messy especially since the prawn was in the shell with the head on. But it was enjoyable. My husband chose the Secreto Iberico de Bellota which is the pork shoulder again from the Iberian acorn fed pigs. He thoroughly enjoyed it and had saved some to take home but to our disappointment our waiter mustn't have remembered or didn't hear him and never brought it out to us and we were so relaxed and enjoying the evening so much we didn't even think of it until we left. The wine list is huge with wines at every price point some in the thousands of dollars to a few in the thirties. We choose the latter and it was a very good red from Italy. My husband was presented with a great dessert for his birthday a thin layer cake with chocolate icing which was very good. We finished the night with an Amaro and never felt rushed. Other than my husband not getting his leftovers it was a very enjoyable night. read more

Just wow. The service, food, views are pristine. This was one of the best meals I've had in Scottsdale! We missed the sunset which would have been a nice addition to our dining experience but nonetheless it was a great time. The seafood platter was perfect, same with really any dish on the menu. The chocolate soufflé was a nice treat as you don't really see that on the menu anymore. Thanks for a lovely dinner! read more

We hadn't been to the restaurant at the Four Seasons since it changed from Acacia to Talavera, so we figured we should give it a try while staying at the Four Seasons overnight. We split the shrimp and lobster bisque and the restaurant was nice enough to split the serving in two bowls. It was good, but not quite as amazing as I was expecting. For my entree, I enjoyed the sea bass with potato risotto - again, good, but not as good as I was expecting for a Four Seasons and the price you are expected to pay. The restaurant is beautifully appointed, the views are beautiful and the service was fun and laid back. read more

This place has something truly magical about it! If coming here, definitely take advantage of their Gin Bar. Best Gin cocktail I have ever had. Mira was our bartender and she was amazing! She really took her time to figure what we liked. Then if you move over to their patio, they have an amazing view of the sunset. Hailey was the hostess who greeted us. She was so warm and personable. Once seated, the food was spectacular. Staff was on point with every detail. Overall, everyone really catered to every need we had. If you have the time, definitely stop by and have one of the best meals ever! read more

So we had Xmas eve dinner with some friends at Talavera @ The Four Seasons. The Con's: * The décor of the 4 Seasons really needs to be updated, the whole SW territorial thing is a bit 2008, Feels like a nursing home. * We were seated at the bastard step child's table. Pretty sure it was a folding card table, and the chairs were out of their conference room. The rest of the diners all had great tables and nice seating. Seemed really odd. * The waitress had such a heavy accent no one could understand her. The next waiter wasn't much better, he went around the table taking orders, then left without one person having ordered. He returned about 10 minutes later and apologized for missing the last order. * The food presentation is really weak. It tries to pull off the whole gourmet artsy thing but misses by a mile. Hard to take cafeteria food and pull that look off. The bread I was pretty sure it was out of one of the Pillsbury dough tubes you mom used to make. The salad was real weak. The entrée could have been alright, but the cheap tasting BBQ sauce they drowned it in over powered any taste of the actual meat. * Desert wasn't much better, the coffee was great thought, so I am giving them that. The Pro's: * It is close to our home. Sorry, really trying to give them something but it's nearly I possible. I would never return. I find it hard to believe that a 4 seasons could be this bad. We have stayed at quite a few of the brands resorts and always been happy. The good thing was that our company was great and it made the evening enjoyable. Such a disappointment. read more

How disappointing was Christmas dinner! We normally have an excellent Christmas dinner at Different Pointe of View but decided to try something new this year. Never again. For starters, the place is insanely small and difficult to get around. The staircases are very tight and made difficult for my disabled daughter. Secondly, after believing we had a reservation for 5, we had to wait until they prepared a 'table' for my family of 3. This very wobbly 'table' was a 2' x 2' upright log with a piece of glass atop. Extremely small and nary enough space for 3 guests. Thirdly, our 'table' was out in the middle of the floor in a room that was clearly not intended for dining. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of our Christmas dinner was the blatant disrespect and discrimination against our small party (less tip? no alcohol?) and sheer favoritism over those guests who decided to wear a suit. We were told the dress code was 'resort casual'... therefore, we came in resort casual: slacks, collared shirt for my son, slacks and pretty blouses for me and my daughter. Nope. We watched, over and over again, as our TWO servers walked right past our table-log and never offered to refresh our drinks. We literally had plates STACKED on top of each other before someone would remove them. It was so sad that it became comical; we would speculate whether multiple servers/attendants would stop by our table-log or not. The icing on the cake was when our 'server' brought the adjacent table their check - these nice folks were all glittery and wearing suits - with a lovely box of 'complementary truffles.' Their check came in a lovely leather case with this box of truffles on top. Our 'server' asked these folks if they were staying with them at the Four Seasons: no. Worst service I have ever received in any scale of restaurant. Period. When we had to wave down our server to ask for the check, he brought three FORKS over to the table and said 'for your dessert.' I said, 'We've already had dessert.' Another pointed attention to detail from this guy... and no, he did not refresh our drinks when we had dessert. Our dessert, by the way, was absolutely atrocious. We could choose between a 'chocolate popsicle' (which was nothing more than chocolate hardened into a round and stuck on a stick), a horribly commercialized 'apple lattice pie' that tasted like cardboard, and a cranberry shot of something or other than had no taste at all. About 10 mins later, our 'server' reports to our table with our check: a cheap piece of plastic clipboard and no truffles. He asked the same question: are you staying with us? No sir, we are not. He made some offhand comment about enjoying the holiday and didn't even glance back at us as we got out our wallet to pay for $100 per person for this place. Word to the wise: at Different Pointe of View, they treat you like family, regardless of how you are dressed, how many glittery things you have on your fingers, and are especially kind to my disabled daughter. At DPOV, the food is infinitely BETTER with a far greater selection of each course in the buffet, and the service is unsurpassed in a warm, welcoming environment of real people who genuinely care that you spent $65 per person at their establishment. Different Point of View, we are coming home. read more

The food was amazing and the portions were a nice size. I had the veal porterhouse and my boyfriend had the bone in pork chop. If you sit outside you can look out over the horizon and see the desert fade into the city lights. If you hit it just right you can watch a beautiful sunset as you eat. The restaurant was romantic and interestingly decorated. Once it gets dark you also have an opportunity to see a swarm of bats flying over head, which was cool and frightening at the same time. The only complaint was our server. When we arrived my bf had a bit of an upset stomach and we asked the server for a glass of ginger ale, he made a disgusted face but went to retrieve it. He never told us about any of the specials on the menu and we rarely saw him throughout the meal. He did say he would be assisted by someone and she was lovely. Our server's fingers were chewed to bloody messes and we were the ones making disgusted faces when he pointed to something on the menu. read more

Wow wow wow!! Service, food, the staff, the VIEW! Life!!!! Can't say enough amazing things about this place. I'll be back next time I'm In town read more

We went to Talavera for restaurant week and the experience did not inspire me to want go back and pay full price for a meal. The setting is magnificent but it can't make up for uneven service and just okay food. We sat at the table for nearly 15 minutes before ever getting a menu or a glass of water--when we finally did get to order, the bottle of wine took an inordinately long time to come out. The service did get better as the night went on--but the damage had been done.--and the food--it was just okay--not bad but I was expecting knock my socks off from a restaurant at this level. I have no strong interest in driving from central Phoenix for just okay food--when I can get great food in my own neighborhood for a fraction of the proce. read more

I always like to have an experience where I can't find any fault. I came here during restaurant week, and they offered a great three course meal. We sat outside on a perfect evening with a beautiful fire right next to us, but not too hot. I started with an elderflower drink which was wonderful. My steak entree was perfect, as was the coffee after the meal. All in all, this is a great place to dine. The main menu had many other things that I would have ordered, but they had a very interesting 3-course menu offering that I couldn't refuse. I will be back for sure. read more