My husband I came here for Valentine's Day and were very disappointed. We're a young couple and the server kind of seemed to brush us off. We also weren't drinking and it felt like we were last priority. While I expected the food to be expensive, I also expected the quality to match. It did not. My scallops were good, but the sauce they were in was not to my liking. It was so acidic that my mouth became tense. The corn did not have a flavor I enjoyed either. Upsides: kind valet man, incredible view, my husband's steak. Downsides: service, price did not match quality, the rest of our food. read more

This place is more like a 41/2. Pricey but well worth it. This is the second time we've been here and just as good as the first time. We ordered a couple of Ketel One martinis for starters. With dinner ordered a bottle of their Iconoclast house Cab, pretty good and reasonably priced. The wild salmon was to die for, couldn't have been happier. A side of crab and sautéed spinach were nice as well. The ahi was excellent to boot. The fennel added a nice level of flavor. Let me just say this - I LOVE THAT FREAKIN BREAD! It is so good it's hard to describe. Comes out in a cast iron pan and glazed with a little butter and salt, WOW. I would pay big bucks just for the bread. The truffles when you leave we're a nice touch. I had a single espresso also, which was as expected. Solid service, beautiful view and sunset, and great food. A drive to get up there but absolutely worth it. read more

This was a hugely disappointing experience. My husband and I went in and chose to do the tasting menu because we love the experience of being surprised by what the chef chooses to do. The food was fine. Just fine. One course was actually a leftover special from Valentine's Day the day before (ricotta raviolo with citrus beets and a beet dust--not impressive), which seemed a little lazy to me. Probably my favorite dish was the octopus with sausage and potatoes. The octopus was so crispy and delicious, although it was served with a mustard that looked shockingly close to French's yellow mustard. This wasn't terrible though because it went so well with everything on the plate. The other dishes were fine, forgettable. Probably forgettable because it took FOREVER for them to course out our meal. I don't know if this was incorrect coursing/pacing done by our server or by the kitchen. Regardless, it was agonizingly long between courses (especially considering one course was leftovers). So much so that by the time the fourth course finally came out, we were both done eating since we had sat so long. There was no rhythm to this meal. The fifth course (short rib variation of what they normally serve) and sixth course (a boring chocolate dish) were mostly untouched because we were too full and over the whole dining process to eat anymore. The wine paring didn't quite gel with all the dishes either. There were a few wines that just weren't good and a few we would have paired oppositely. I should note, the server was really gracious to replace my spilled martini so that was great of him. All in all, we would not go back. I hate to feel like I've wasted my time or money; and that evening, I felt like both were wasted. Shame really. read more

Wonderful food and beautiful presentation. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend sitting on the patio - the views are spectacular! Unfortunately, it was a cold night so we opted for a table inside. I rarely find a creative vegetarian dish but they succeeded here - I highly recommend the veggie wellington - portabello and oyster mushrooms - delightful! read more

OMG! had a great time at this restaurant. We were seated on the patio and it was fabulous! The food was delicious and the service was prompt. Awesome views! very romantic....and finally, they had fireworks at 9pm on that Saturday that we were there. Ordered fish and lamb..both were yummy! Dessert was also fantastic. read more

Wonderful experience. Did our reservations online and wrote this was my parents 50th wedding anniversary dinner. Our menus across the top stated this, such a thoughtful and sweet gesture. The head chef signed one and it was given back to my Mom with a beautiful bow. This will end up in her scrap book without a doubt. To write about the 3 appetizers, 5 meals and 3 desserts would take too long. I will mention the best. NY strip, scallops and chocolate soufflé. Everything from the duck to the buffalo was fabulous but those 3 were my favorites. All the staff were superb, our waiter was on spot. I love great waitstaff so I really appreciated them all. We sat at 530 so we enjoyed a great sunset. The location is beautiful and the overall feel is comfortable. The whole experience was great start to finish. The only odd thing was the music. DUB, techno and something similar my son called Trap was not really fitting for the atmosphere. read more

Talavera - Pork chops, scallops and mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The lamb shank was inedible, 70 to 80% fat. Service was very uneven, we Felt we were pressured to order entrees before the appetizers arrived. All six entrees were delivered to the wrong person, a real no, no for any restaurant, much less a Four Seasons restaurant. My wife had to ask for a glass of ice 3 times with no result. We finally flagged a manager who took care of it. read more

Good food and the craft drinks were an honorable mention. The aged rum old fashion was the best, hands down. I would give this place 3.89 stars if that were possible, so I am rounding up. read more

I ordered the filet medium rare and it came medium well. My wife ordered the lamb medium rare and it came our super rare (and half of it was fat). Service was slow too. Stay away. read more

What a wonderful patio! The best cocktail I have had in ages, the LA Thymes. And dinner was DELICIOUS! Perfectly cooked filet. The only thing I would say is the atmosphere is a touch stuffy and the wine rec was lack luster. Good food and good service! read more

My vacation girl and I ate at Talavera for our "last supper", at the end of a very nice week's vacation. As other Yelpers wrote, the view from the balcony seating was spectacular, and the restaurant itself is very nicely appointed. Our waiter and server were both very nice and attentive. We started off with the lobster & corn bisque and the BBQ glazed pork belly. My pork belly was fall apart tender, and tasted really good with the cheddar grits that come with it. My wife said that the bisque was o.k. For the main, I had the hangar steak and my better half had the salmon. This is one of those a la carte places, so if you want anything other than meat on your plate, you have to order it separately; we opted for gruyere mashed potatoes and asparagus with garlic butter. My steak was done perfectly, and the chimichurri sauce on it was yummy. I would've preferred to have the steak come in one piece, rather than pre-sliced, since this caused it to cool down by the time it got to the table. My wife said that the salmon was fine, but didn't knock her out. The potatoes and asparagus were o.k. We skipped having a bottle of wine. They have an extensive wine list, with various wines/champagnes going for upwards of $5-6K (yes, thousand!), and the cheapest was still about $50. The tab was over $100 for everything, even without wine (no surprise), but we just weren't bowled over with everything we ate. 3.5 stars. read more

Brilliant service, amazing food and awesome views. The seafood tower was to die for with an assortment of oysters. The prawns were so large with great flavor. read more

The ambiance, location and views are beautiful! Definitely a must visit when in town. We ordered the pan con tomate and the pan de queso to start, both were delicious but the pan de queso is the clear winner. Next tried the cheese board with a variety of delicious Spanish chorizo, manchego cheese, jamón ibérico and marcona almonds. That was perfect for sharing with our friends and everything was so good we wanted more! Then had the crispy chicken which was the perfect combination of crisp and juicy. Our meal ended with a great cappuccino paired with delicious cinnamon churos that were exquisite. Overall our experience was fabulous and we are certainly coming back again! read more

I wanted to treat my wife to a extra special Mother's Day Brunch. I don't mind splurging for special occasion but Talavera is WAAAAY OVERPRICED. The location is unique but it certainly doesn't justify charging $100 per person for a buffet with no live music (not even on Mother's Day!?!), poor service (we had to ask multiple times for our $12 mimosa's!?!), and to top it off the food selection was nothing special (where's the filet?!?). Shame on Four Seasons for the poor showing - this experience certainly tarnished your seemingly pristine reputation. read more

My friend & I just ate at Talavera and I highly recommend it. The food was a delight for all the senses. The staff were very attentive and gave great advice. The property is really beautiful so give yourself some time to roam around & don't forget your camera! read more

Terrible. Absolutely HORRID service from the moment we walked in. We are avid global travelers and usually Ritz Carlton or Intercontinental advocates but decided to take Mothers Day Easter brunch at the supposedly best place in Phoenix. The overpriced buffet is what we would expect, so expect that. We arrived 5 minutes prior to our reservation time. No one offered a drink or flower to my wife.. or an other mothers that I could see. We finally were seated 10 minutes after our reservation time by the table next to the kitchen. Our first waiter came to us and wasn't really sure what drinks were available, and did not specify if any were included or not in the meal. He didn't suggest we were free to go enjoy any of the food so we waited. He came back a few minutes later saying someone new was now our waitress. So then we asked if we were able to partake in the tables of food around, and he said sure. His demeanor, body language and the fact he never looked us in the eye or told my wife Happy Mothers Day wasn't a good start. The second person came with drinks. Now this was only a few hours ago we ate, so its pretty fresh in my mind, but she came to the table 5 times the whole meal. We repeatedly had to ask for silverware, empty plates stacked up on the table, a beer bottle was sitting there empty, and had to ask twice even for more water. Recall I said we were by the kitchen entrance so we were passed by numerous other staff all afternoon. We grabbed a couple other staff members at different times so we could get silverware to eat with. We enjoyed the food. A few good thinks to mention, however the tables were usually empty each time any of the three of us went to go eat and from our 2 hour visit there many of the items remained empty placeholders of crumbs and signs of the food that was there. We heard waiters in the back complaining of their tips. Wow. They were VERY lucky I left them 10% and do not recall the last time in my life I ever left anything as little as that. So they are probably talking about us right now. Well don't worry. I would never come back and highly advise anyone to go. The staff and more so management there needs to wake up. Go spend a day or eat at comparable places. Even the Flexprint Club we enjoy as season floor seat holders has amazing service and that isn't the destination point. Oh another side note, this place was so horrible, that I have only left one other Yelp review in my life. read more

Unbelievably yummy food! Excellent service and a great wine selection! Top of my list!

The bill was 150.00 and that was after a free appetizer coupon they sent me via email. The food was no where near worth the HIGH price! The service was not up to par either. I really can't believe people pay such high prices for food that come with NO sides, etc. I got iced tea to drink and it cost a whopping $6.00. That's right folks....6.00 for a glass of tea. What is that 100% profit/mark up? I paid 12.00 for a soup sampler. Each of the three soups were in a tiny espresso cup. My salmon was no better than what I get at Texas roadhouse but it was three times the price. I would definitely not recommended this place. If you want a fancy, awesome meal go to Houston's! The one thing that was great were the rolls (they were free too)! Don't get me wrong the food is good but not worth the price tag! You can get just as good food a lot of other places for a lot cheaper! read more

We loved it!! Food is great and really nice staff but the view it's what make this place worthy of coming back!

I have made the trip to The Four Seasons many times for the views and have only had bad food at their more casual restaurant called Proof. We thought the fancier restaurant would be better and decided to give it a go. I don't know where to begin w how bad our experience was at Talavera. Our server was incompetent, arrogant, unknowledgeable about the menu and drinks. The menu is unintelligible..... the food description is half baked at best with key ingredients either missing or only in Spanish with inaccurate description from the smug waiter. The food is downright bad. Actually offensive. How is it possible to screw up lamb meatballs?? Well Talavera has managed to do so by serving us black, hard, over cooked meatballs. Our waiter never came back to ask us if we wanted more drinks. They removed half the table's dirty appetizer dishes and brought out their main courses while our dirty dishes sat in front of us. Then they brought out our food while the rest of us still had our dirty dishes sitting in front of us. The salmon was $40, the waiter told us that it was wild salmon but it didn't taste so at all. Just incredible for a restaurant at The Four Seasons. The manager, Vittorio, who was a gentleman, must have caught wind of our unhappiness and came out to make things right, which was appreciated but sadly we left w such a bad taste in our mouths that , after visiting the Four Seasons for over ten years, we won't be returning. Ever. It was so bad that 24 hours later we are all still talking about how bad it was. read more

Impressive! Great menu with tantalizing ambiance. Sat by the fire and made for a spectacular evening. My wife had the wedge salad and I had the lobster and corn chowder. Both were regally presented. Nice collection of wines and a great assortment of craft beers. Lobster was mediocre, a bit chewy based on the bite that my wife gave me. Veal porterhouse melt in my mouth. Overall one of the better restaurants I went to on my tour of Scottsdale. read more

Simply put, the finest dining experience of my life. We were seated by the window, which had a beautiful wall of fire just outside it. The service was perfect--great timing, attentive without hovering, good suggestions. Everything was perfect, from the wine to the gnocchi. I wish I could afford to eat there more often. read more

Have gone to Talavera for years. Went last year when they switched the menu to Spanish food and was highly disappointed. Last week thought I would give them a second chance, I should not have! The elegance is there but the food is not of the quality(taste or preparation) I have come to expect. Will not be back. Go to Kai instead. Management should reevaluate read more

My husband and I had a date night here and found the atmosphere to be lovely and the views beautiful. The food was good but not outstanding. We agreed we would return for drinks and tapas some time, but wouldn't look to have dinner here again. read more

I took the family here last night to celebrate my wife's birthday and feel quite mixed about the experience. Some of the food was superb (the octopus was the best I've ever had) and some (the paella) was very disappointing. The atmosphere is very nice but the service was just short of awful. I will try Talavera again when the weather is nice enough to sit outside but there are many better restaurants in the area, most of which are considerably less expensive. read more

Celebrated a wedding anniversary at Talavera. Setting was romantic and we were seated on the patio with sunset Mountain View's. Waitress was very friendly and accommodating of my wife's dietary restrictions (gluten free and allergic to shellfish). We did ask to move inside because it was cold on the patio even with space heater. I had the filet which was topped with an herb crust and surrounded by an olive and onion reduction that was amazing. Overall, a memorable and delicious experience. read more

Spent Xmas eve here for drinks at the onyx bar then dinner at talavera. great food at talavera and service. really enjoyed ourselves and the views were beautiful. will definitely be coming back perhaps right before sunset. the paella and bavas were delicious! read more

Hubby took me here for date night recently and had such an enjoyable time, the service was very friendly and attentive, the lamb shank and veal was simply mouth watering, the only thing I didn't care for was the raw beef appetizer, the meat was very fatty which just resulted in an never ending chew. The cocktails where delicious but man where they strong, we ended up ordering a separate glass of sprite to tone it down but in all honestly, we weren't complaining. read more

Ambiance on a Fall evening is amazing. Was introduced to the restaurant courtesy of Phoenix Restaurant Week. Our entire party of 5 thoroughly enjoyed the food. The service was first rate. Would highly recommend and I'll be back soon! read more

This place is so good that I'm starting to use it as a benchmark for other places we eat at!!

We went on our anniversary and they treated us to personalizes menus and a complimentary dessert! We've been here twice now and we have only had great experiences, we are blown away by the food, service and location every time we visit! We will be back soon :) read more

I loved this place! Tried pok belly for the first time, I could eat that til the day I die. The veal porterhouse was amazing. I had the pecan crusted venison....loved. However, our server was less than tolerant of my friend who was 84 years old. He normally tips 40 to 50 percent. He got 20 percent and was lucky. read more

We often frequent the Four Seasons Scottsdale, and always make a point of dining at Talavera. In addition to the great ambiance and gorgeous views, the food and service are sensational. The steaks and seafood are prepared to perfection, and their wine list is second to none. The chefs (Mel and Jesse) do a great job with creativity and quality. In addition to the food, Talavera is a special place because of the people that work there. Susan is our favorite food server of all time, and she is an absolute joy to talk with. She anticipates our every need. If Susan has the night off, ask for Penny or any of the other food servers as they all do a great job. Whether it's a special occasion or simply a night out, Talavera is a great experience. read more

One of the best restaurants in Phoenix w/ gorgeous views! The quality of food is outstanding as well as the service. We went last night for our anniversary and had a wonderful experience. I would even say it is better than Mastro's restaurants! Eat here you won't be disappointed. read more

As soon as the sunsets and the breeze comes in off the mountain it is very comfortable out on the beautiful porch even in August. Fabulous food exquisite service, an excellent dining experience! read more

Pretty good, would expect more for how much it cost. Bread rolls were amazing. Lobster Mac was underwhelming. Sea bass was good. Our waiter was super nice! Overall, I think it was way over priced for quality of food. read more

Everything said about thus restaurant is positively true,great decor,fantastic views ,excellent service and food Sometimes it takes a little thing to disappoint I ordered a wedge salad and it was poorly prepared and slightly larger than the size of a baseball Very annoying ,especially for $16.00 The steak was amazing as were the deserts The unique baked bread was really special We will definitely return with friends read more

We had dinner with our son and his wife, the place is very nice, the service is very good, but the kitchen was slow, and the food was very disappointing. My wife ordered the pork dish that was supposed to be the best thing on the menu, and it was not. The waiter told us there would be enough for two, but there was not. The pork was not the best cut we have ever had, and while the presentation was very nice, it just did not live up to expectations. I had the paella Marisco, and again was disappointing. It was dry and just not as good as I have had other places. For the amount of money we spent we expected better. I don't see any reason for us to return there. read more

A very disappointing experience! Of course the view and ambiance were fabulous and the wine list excellent, but that's where the enjoyment ended. The food was over cooked, overpriced and overdone. The service was professional but slow and inattentive. For the price we shouldn't have to pour our own wine or wait 45 minutes between courses and the food should wow us as we would expect from the four Seasons....felt robbed by the time we left. Would not return. read more

The atmosphere is charming, beautiful spot for seeing the sunset and the indoor/outdoor seating between the long fire pit is really quite pretty. The top dish of the night was the arepas - strong bold flavors and a very well executed dish. The hostess raved about the paella, which was very much in the middle. The rib eye was flavorful but unevenly cooked. Overall the food was good, our service was much better. For the price, there are probably better options, but we had a nice time nonetheless. read more