Tarbell's is by far our favorite place to be in Phoenix. It is the best spot for a date night or…read moredinner with close friends. The food, drinks, service, and ambiance are consistently spectacular. You truly feel like a VIP every time you eat here. Whether you choose inside or the patio, the atmosphere is calm and the wait staff are attentive and kind. The food menu changes intermittently, but we have yet to be disappointed after trying almost the entire menu. Couldn't recommend this place more! PS Please bring back the hamachi crudo

We were very disappointed with our experience at Tarbell. The tables are packed so closely together…read morethat both our waiter and the person seated behind me repeatedly bumped into my chair throughout the evening. We waited about 90 minutes for our food, and after asking for an update, the manager apologized and told us our meals were being plated. Unfortunately, it took another 30 minutes before they arrived. The chicken fennel sausage pizza was extremely salty. I could only eat a few bites. The chicken entree and was decent and about what you'd expect from a restaurant of this caliber, but the Scotch beef was terrible and a huge disappointment. This was our second visit, and unfortunately it will be our last.

Went again for Wednesday night smoke and savor and the BBQ was just as elegant as any other night…read more The drinks were incredible (would highly recommend the gin lemon drink and old fashion) I have indulged in this incredible experience twice now and both were so amazing I set a reservation for the chef table experience and can't wait to watch the magic unfold! The staff is always so accommodating and over kind with making sure your experience is unbelievable in every way.

This place is fine dining, farm to table, growing most of the produce right there at The Farm at…read moreSouth Mountain. Whatever they don't grow themselves comes from other local sources. The grounds of The Farm are really pretty. There are trees and flowers and grass everywhere. There are a few tables on the lawn, and an old farmhouse is where the dining rooms are. There's not much to the decor inside, but you're really here for the food. The servers are so good, and can tell you anything you need to know about anything on the menu. When they bring your food, they literally go through everything on your plate telling you what it is and how it's made. We ordered: * Blood and Soil Garden Cocktail *Drunken Peach Cocktail *The Chef's Spread, which had salmon rillette, chevre, chicken liver mouse, and apple butter, among other delicious things *Salmon with yogurt sauce and beet puree, served with shaved turnips, quinoa, tempura cauliflower, and pea shoots *Raised pork with lentils, confit radish, brace pistachios, and plum gel *Opera Cake with peach sorbet, strawberry macaron, and fresh peaches and citrus wedges *Apple marscapone canolli with Apple spend, caramel, and celery I loved my braised pork and everything that came with it--fantastic! Hubby said his salmon was perfectly cooked, but he didn't care for the yogurt sauce. Dessert was delicious for both of us. We had a lovely dinner at Quiescence. It was nice to have taste of so many things you've never had before. The food here is "dainty" and chef driven, and it may not be for everyone, but I liked it for sure.

Very amazing restaurant. We had a micro wedding here in 2023. We got a private room and worked with…read morethem on the timing of the meal and dessert. The service is amazing, food selections for everyone and the best smoked old fashioned.

We took the mixology class at the bar in T Cook's, which is $50 per person or complimentary if…read moreyou're staying at the hotel. Our bartender, Andrew, had 26 years of bartending experience and gave us a great overview of the standard process for making drinks. He was very friendly, engaging, and thorough. We made the Orange Grove cocktail, which pays homage to the fact that this hotel was built on an orange grove. It actually also used to be a private residence back in the day. For you history buffs, there is a history tour that you can also take through the hotel. We learned that a bit of Angostura bitters mixed with soda is a helpful hangover cure and that their most expensive liquor on property is Louis XIII Cognac, which costs about $4,000 per bottle and $500 for a one-ounce pour. The bottle itself is apparently worth $500 when empty as it's made out of crystal. We ordered a side of fries and wings on happy hour, which is daily from 4-6pm. The fries tasted like Arby's fries but weren't curly. It took a while for them to be made for some reason. The wings were big and soft, and I wasn't a fan of the honey buffalo sauce. The bar itself is a vibe with dim lighting and comfortable seating. It was fairly quiet when we went on a Sunday afternoon, with only a few hotel guests that came. The mixology class was an intimate experience, with only four of us there and a maximum of six people allowed to book each week's class. $50 per person is what we paid since we weren't staying at the hotel, which I thought was very pricey for a mixology class with only one cocktail being made; that's my primary reason for the lower rating plus the food quality. We also ordered during happy hour and were charged full price. After bringing it to their attention, they only discounted the wings but the draft beer and specialty cocktail we ordered should have also been discounted. Just a bit frustrating to have to address that when happy hour prices are clearly listed on the menu.

Had a fantastic evening at Pa'La on their patio, with Randy as our server. The unique tasteful farm…read morefresh tapas menu was incredible and the wine selection was perfect! We had the Spanish peppers wrapped around halloumi and they were divine! The pork belly was equally as delicious! Other things we enjoyed was the Japanese sweet potatoes, the Spanish octopus, and the flank steak. Hard to say what our favorites were but the peppers, sweet potatoes and pork belly were prob my top picks! Will definitely be back for the vibe and the phenomenal food!!

Pa'La is a tapas style restaurant that prides themselves in wood-fired cooking and sourcing high…read morequality ingredients. My husband and I came here for lunch on Valentine's Day and it was fantastic! We were seated outside on the patio, it was lovely as the weather was perfect. They had many plants and trees including a lemon and grapefruit tree! We ordered a variety dishes to share like the beef tartare with squid ink milk bread, Japanese sweet potato, Spanish octopus, golden beets and roasted cauliflower. I was impressed with everything. You can taste the quality in each ingredient and I appreciate that. My husband and I agreed that the Spanish octopus was our favorite dish. It was the best octopus I've had in a while, the char flavor and slight crisp was amazing. We enjoyed the creamy sauce, artichokes, and other veggies that came with this dish. The cauliflower and golden beets were incredible too. The chef told us that the Japanese sweet potato was one of the popular dishes, but out of everything we ordered, it was surprisingly my least favorite. It was still good but everything else tasted better to me. Pa'La is a bit pricey but the quality makes up for it. I would recommend this place for people who are visiting or for a date night!

Another delicious meal at Gertrude's! Mark Tarbell and team have done a fantastic job on both food…read moreand service. Our server Jaden (sp?) was lovely and welcoming and the whole team kept our waters full after a hot tour of the gardens. We sat out on the patio and though it was 100° out, it was really nice thanks to the giant fans! We tried the avocado fries this time and wow, the sauce that comes with these is delicious! Then had the fantastic barbacoa tacos and date cake again. My only suggestions would be to make a house hot sauce rather than bringing Tabasco, and it would be great to see more light and cold options as the weather gets hotter!

We arrived four minutes early for our 7:45 p.m. Restaurant Week reservation and were told there…read morewould be a brief wait while tables were cleaned. Two parties who arrived after us -- a group of three and a couple -- were seated on the patio before us, despite several open tables already set inside. Around 7:55, the hostess acknowledged the oversight and offered us the option of waiting another 20 minutes for patio seating or dining indoors instead. We chose to sit inside. The Restaurant Week menu was never presented to us; we had to request it ourselves. Throughout the evening, the dining room felt strangely chaotic -- multiple dishes or glasses shattered in the kitchen while we waited, creating a distracted atmosphere. Our drinks arrived promptly, though our server encouraged us to "take our time" before ordering, which in retrospect seemed more logistical than hospitable, as it took another 25 minutes before he returned. To his credit, he was warm and pleasant, if somewhat inattentive. Small details throughout the meal reinforced the inconsistency of the experience. Our appetizer plates were removed immediately after the starters arrived, and the only lighting fixtures not functioning in the restaurant happened to be directly above our table, leaving us dining in near-darkness until a small table lamp was finally provided. The food itself was uneven. I appreciated the menu correctly distinguishing between elote and esquites -- a detail many restaurants overlook. The sangria was enjoyable and balanced. The kale salad, however, was overdressed and overly salty. The esquites arrived cold and underseasoned, with very little cotija. The short rib entrée was serviceable but slightly dry, though at least served hot; the avocado risotto alongside it was forgettable. By the end of the meal, we were boxing our own leftovers while taking dessert to go, hopeful it might redeem the evening. Unfortunately, the experience felt more committed to atmosphere and branding than to hospitality or execution. The botanical setting may be the main attraction here; the restaurant itself still seems to be finding its footing.

Wow! This place is so beautiful I want to come back even just to sit in the garden courtyard…read moreadmiring the atmosphere. My husband and I recently joined for a chef's tasting menu, and we were incredibly impressed. The food was delicious- even some foods I would normally hesitate to try, I thoroughly enjoyed. The wine pairing was phenomenal! Our sommelier and server was Zephan and honestly this was the best part for us. He personalized his wine recommendations based on our conversations of likes and preferences, nailing every aspect of service. He even hand-wrote the info about the wines so we could take it home and find them again. We are so grateful to have had this experience. This is a restaurant that truly desires for people to leave happy. We will be back!

OKAY WOW. This is officially My NEW favorite brunch spot in…read morearizona!!' The ambiance is beautiful- the hostess was very kind upon arrival. We sat on the patio and it was perfect! Our waiter Harry was very nice!! We shared some plates which was the right idea. We did the salmon Benedict, avocado toast, and pancakes...everything was PHENOMENAL! Best avocado toast and pancakes of my life! I'm absolutely coming back and making this my new favorite spot!! Everything about my experience was excellent!!

once a month minimum with my cousin tommy out of mesa. impeccable food outstanding service great…read moreambiance. michael bartends most excellent ! sandy the matre d runs the show. the food especially the veal is high praise. also i indulge in the fettuchini alfredo always. once a month always fresh clean all over it and chilled salad plates going on my 20 th year here christo is a legend great italian food keep it flowing congrats michael at alexis downtown truly epic expierience ! the greatest wait staff on the planet !!!!!!

Hands-down, the best authentic and homemade Italian food in Phoenix. Every single dish is great!…read moreHighly recommend

WOW! Absolutely love this place and will continue to come back. The entire food and wine experience…read moreis spot on. Ask for the Poggio Torselli wine from Tuscany. Thank you!

One of the best dining experiences we've ever had! Great folks, great service, great wine (huge…read moreselection) and food. Fun time at a relaxed pace in a nice environment. :-)