Los Angeles RoadTrip Ep. 14 "Seven generations from a dirt road corn crop.. Boots ain't ever seen easy street Where a skeeter gets slapped 'bout as fast a star drops.. Roots run deep in this family tree.. We dropped in at Winslow AZ's historic charming Hotel La Posada. Opened in 1930, La Posada Hotel was the "crown jewel" of the Santa Fe Railway and the renowned Fred Harvey Company. Walking around the Hotel are beautiful native pictures/gallery by their local owner Artist.. We settled in for late Lunch at their "Turquoise Room" restaurant. Its large dining area is inviting and comfortable. The Lass drank a glass of "Lemon Drop Martini".. The Lad, drank a glass of "Espresso Martini" Both drinks tried hard to satisfy us..:) We shared, "Clear Creek Calamari" fried and served with chipotle aioli.. and.. "66 Roastbeef" 1/2 LB of certified ground Angus chuck, fire grilled and served on a brioche bun with red onions, lettuce, tomato, and a side of chipotle aioli dip.. with...yes fresh cut fries. Quite right, This was a delight.. We ended this royal meal w... "Creme Brule", served with fresh whipped cream.. Yes, you may be in Winslow to "Stand on the Corner"...but The Turquoise Room is where we order..) "From the born in the cut 'Til the day that I'm dust I'ma stay country or die tryin' Woo!..:) Best, Avram B. Shelton Jr. read more

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We ate dinner and breakfast at this restaurant. I felt dinner was far superior to breakfast. I had the shrimp papperdelle pasta for dinner and it was very good. I paired it with the galaxy whisky cocktail which was superb! Breakfast was okay. The coffee tasted extremely burnt and the eggs for the omelette were rubbery. The wait staff was wonderful and very attentive. The dining room was decorated well, and very quiet. read more

The Turquoise Room - Galaxy whiskey - New American Near Me - Winslow, Arizona

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We stayed at La Posada Hotel to celebrate my husband's birthday, and unfortunately, our dining experience was very disappointing. From the beginning, our waitress was not very personable. She brought us ice water but never asked if we would like anything else to drink. While collecting our menus, she accidentally knocked over a full glass of ice water, spilling it all over me. I was wearing jeans, so they remained soaked throughout the entire meal, making it very uncomfortable. Accidents happen, and I understand that. However, what was most disappointing was the lack of concern afterward. The waitress never apologized. Instead, she simply said, "Oh my gosh, that has never happened before." She did not offer napkins or any assistance, and throughout the remainder of our meal, she never came back to check on us or ask if I was okay. Even more surprising, no manager came to our table after the incident. It wasn't until I requested to speak with a manager that one was informed about what had happened. Unfortunately, my interaction with the manager was just as disappointing. She seemed dismissive and somewhat combative. She stated, "Usually we would comp a dessert, but since you're not getting one, what would you like me to do?" I was taken aback by the response. I asked what options were available, and she repeated that they normally only compensate with dessert because we had already eaten our meals. After being asked again what I wanted her to do, I requested that my meal be comped. The manager took the receipt, walked away without another word, and eventually returned the check to the table without offering any apology or explanation. We chose La Posada to celebrate a special occasion because of its reputation, but the lack of customer service, empathy, and professionalism turned what should have been a memorable birthday dinner into a very disappointing experience. I hope this feedback is taken seriously so future guests receive the level of service that this historic hotel is known read more

We were staying at the La Posada and this is the hotel restaurant and bar. We had a cocktail at the bar. It was a great experience. We had 7 pm reservations at the hotel restaurant. The Turquoise Room. The service was outstanding the food was fabulous. We started with "soup" of creamy corn and black beans with a spicy chile cream. I can't even describe how good it was. My friend and I split Pork Osso Buco. Split. We couldn't finish it. My husband had the special sea bass and raved. My friend's husband thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp with pappardelle pasta. Although he doesn't like having to remove the tails himself. I mean, who does? It was nice to go back to our room after such a great meal and not have to drive. Outstanding experience. read more

The Turquoise Room - The house special soup - New American Near Me - Winslow, Arizona

Walking into the Turquoise Room hits different. It's like stepping into an Arts & Crafts/Mission-style museum, except the food is the main exhibit. Hanging tapestries, turquoise-painted beams, solid wood furniture that looks like it's been holding court since the Harvey Girls ran this place. The atmosphere is something you feel before you can put words to it. And then the food comes out. Really, the combination of ingredients they're working with, the plating, the whole presentation -- this kitchen is doing real work. The flavors are layered, balanced, no shortcuts. Service matched the food, step for step. Attentive, unhurried, like they wanted you there. Here's the thing people need to understand: this isn't "good for a small town." This place goes heads up with any big-city restaurant, LA, Phoenix, Chicago, wherever. That's not hype, that's just facts. The Turquoise Room is operating on a whole different frequency than what you'd expect off the 40 in Winslow, Arizona. read more

The Turquoise Room - Avocado Toast - New American Near Me - Winslow, Arizona

The Turquoise Room was a terrific experience. We had a terrific late lunch. The specialty soup was so delicious and so were our entrees. The staff was welcoming and ambiance was so fun. It was like stepping back in time. I highly recommend it. read more

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Excellent lunch stop on the road!!!! What a remarkable find in this antique completely renovated station. read more

Such a wonderful place with marvelous history! We really enjoyed our lunch. Soup and Small Southwest Salad with Pumpkin Seeds, Crispy Pork Carnitas (Best ever), and Giant Burger. read more

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Very nice place, great looking and feeling. Food was phenomenal and service very attentive & efficient, huge servings .... Having to passby the gift shop is maybe a little tacky ! We will be back! read more

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We had margs and snackies at the bar for happy hour. I loved my prickly pear spicy marg with a Tajin rim. We relaxed (aka multiple luggage rack trips with all of the valuables from your trunk), walked the property a bit and later came back for dinner. Our meal was fantastic! My southwest Caesar and signature soup were so satisfying. I adore the creative concept of the soup, so clever and scrumptious. Service was excellent at the bar and in the restaurant. The Turquoise Room truly makes the stay at La Posada a perfect one. read more

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Great in some ways, disappointing in others. I've been looking forward to eating at the Turquoise Room for a decade or more, owing to its heritage as a Harvey House and the main dining room of the La Posada hotel. It is arguably the only remaining Harvey House still operating up "to standard," and its reputation precedes itself. This was my first visit and I was looking forward to it. We were a family of 5 with 3 kids visiting on a Sunday for lunch. The website made no mention of a kids menu, so we were delighted to find out from the hostess that a kids menu was available (after waiting a good 10 minutes at the hostess stand for someone to appear). We were seated with a great view of the train tracks and our waiter brought out waters and corn bread within seconds of our being seated. Unfortunately, that's also when we learned that the restaurant was out of everything on the kids menu except for hamburgers. And the waiter insisted that the chef would make no accommodations to portions off of the adult menu, nor would he simply make a basic grilled cheese with basic ingredients that were available on the adult menu. The consequence was a ton of wasted food and added expense. The service was also incredibly slow. It took us 90 minutes before we finally got up from the table, and that was after 10 minutes of scarfing down the meal. On the positive side, the adult entrees were delicious. The tacos were incredibly flavorful and the corn and bean soup was tremendous. The kids burgers were serviceable but nothing special. Bottom line: fantastic venue, great adult food. But on the negative side, overt ambivalence toward children, and inexcusably slow service. Fred Harvey would have had something to say for sure. read more

History: The Fred Harvey Restaurant group had dining rooms at major railway stations through out the U. S. There still exists a former Harvey restaurant at the Los Ángeles Union Station. From 1930 to 1957 a Harvey restaurant at La Posada Hotel ruled the Winslow culinary scene until the decline of passenger rail travel. In 1961 Santa Fe Railroad gutted the Posada Hotel to make a regional office. In 1997 Allan Affeldt & Tina Mion acquired La Posada from the Santa Fe Railway and restored the La Posada Hotel & the dining room calling it the Turquoise Room in honor of the Santa Fe Super Chief trains running from L.A. to Chicago. The most sumptuous dining car was called, of course, The Turquoise Room. The dining room has windows facing the railroad tracks so trains, mainly freight, can be seen passing by all the time to remind us it is a railroad station. The interior has a pleasing Spanish Colonial or Mexican theme that plays throughout the hotel. I was fortunate to be in the presence of some former Harvey Girls who were waitresses back in the 1950's along with others who were reenacters and wanted to carry on the tradition. Their white smock apron-dress and black, long sleeve inner dress give them a very distinctive almost New England Puritan look. 1) Complimentary Corn Bread: Honey sticky browned top, light golden, moist yet pleasantly gritty, crumbly cake. Slight buttery undertone. 2) Arizona Grown Salad Bowl: It's humongous! Enough for almost 2 people. a) Crunchy, al dente, fresh tasting, fibrous, slightly bitter, long green beans b) Fibrous sweet & bitter, crunchy yet moist golden beet "spaghetti". c) Carrot String: Fibrous, sweet with that medicinal funk. d) Jícama: Crunchy, juicy napped in sweet vinegar. e) Green & Red Kale: Unusual bitter tonic with roughage f) Sweet, airy air popped corn. g) Dried leathery sweet-sour Cranberry h) Starchy, light steamed quinoa braised in a light broth. i) Shiny fried green Kale chip with a nice toasty, Umani. j) Dry textured Tepary beans that also has nuttiness & bitterness. k) Garden mix of soft greens l) Corn Salad of chopped tomato, green bell, red onion, Pasilla chile. m) Avocado: Perfectly ripe, buttery, soft Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing: Nice nutty sesame toastiness from the tahini, citrus gastrique & scent. Thick to coat all the ingredients. 1-2a) Prickly Pear Lemonade: The prickly pear adds a slightly musky fruitiness and a pretty purple pink hue to a rather sweet & lemony concoction. 3) Fred Harvey Pie: Seasonal fruit was fresh strawberry & apple with a nice sugary glaze and was cooked just long enough to soften the fruit but retain a vivid colour. Crust is drier, flaky with a sprinkling of confectioners' snow white sugar powder. Vanilla Gelato. This refreshing, light totally vegan salad revived me on a return road trip from Dallas to see the Total Solar Eclipse to hometown Los Ángeles. 4 stars read more

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The stuffed squash blossom appetizers were wonderful. As always. However service was neglectful. Waitress took orders and delivered food. Not once did she check to see if everything was OK or if we needed anything. Service was slow. Took an hour for appetizer and salad. Ordered Southwestern Caesar salad $20. An OK salad. Did not resemble any Caesar I've ever eaten. I guess a couple red peppers make it southwestern. I ordered the filet RARE. It came out medium well. I waited 30 to 40 minutes trying to get the waitress' attention. Finally she came by and I told her how dissatisfied I was. I requested an adjustment in price. She apologized and returned with another steak. I had told her I didn't want another steak. We had been there an hour and 40 minutes. I had consumer about 1/3 of the very small steak. Soaking it in sauce trying to make it edible. Finally a young manager came to the table and game me a $6 discount on a terrible $40 steak. I still paid $150 for a bad dining experience. I will never dine there again. The hotel and hotel staff were wonderful. Loved our "Manager's Suite"room. If I only reviewed the restaurant it would be a 2, read more

The ambiance is amazing. This restaurant is located in the historic La Posada Hotel. I have been eating here since 1998 or 1999. The new chef, Chef Jesus has kept many of the prior chef's delicious offerings, while adding some of his own. read more

After you get your photo "standing on a corner in Winslow..." and are looking for somewhere to eat that has some true character, check out the Turquoise Room at the old Posada Hotel. Great atmosphere at the old train depot and their Signature soup alone was worth the drive from Sedona (half creamy corn chowder, the other half was a creamy black bean soup. Delicious . Service was very good too. He got us in and out quickly even though there were some big groups ahead of us. Fun to walk around the hotel and grounds as well while you are there. Also, complimentary piece of cornbread to start. read more

Hotel and dining room was like walking into 1930s opulence. Filled with native crafts. Food superb. I noticed a vegetable plate that required 24-hour notice, and was not disappointed. Signature soup (black beans and corn) lived up to the hype. Pricey, but worthy of the splurge. In contrast, try the Brown Mug across the street. Also a period piece, but a diner with good food. read more

This location and restaurant is beautiful. The service is pleasant. The crispy pork carnitas phenomenal. The only draw back is the drink costs and rules about refills for iced tea. They do have seating with great views of the trains passing by the hotel/restaurant read more

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Very good food, the service was excellent with wonderful atmosphere. The only reason I didn't five-star it was because the salmon was not wild. read more

Wonderful ambiance, attentive and friendly service, and very good food. The delicious soup speciality is a corn and bean poured to remain separate in the bowl. The bacon cheeseburger is fantastic. We keep coming back during our ski trips to Taos NM. Never disappointed no matter when we arrive or what we order. read more

This place is worth a stop! We happened upon it when we were leaving our Air BnB in the next town over. Decided to wait until Winslow for breakfast as only diners in Holbrook. This delicious restaurant is in an amazing hotel (anyone can stop in to eat). The whole place is like an oasis and a museum rolled into one! You feel so high class and the whole experience is welcoming. read more

Another excellent dining experience. Stopped here this time with a bus tour but we have been here on our own a few times before. Food consistently excellent. Service always proper without being intrusive. As for ambiance - it is over the top. Worth stopping if driving through Winslow. Get off the interstate and take some time to enjoy yourself. Highly recommended. And take thechotel tour with the Harvey Girls. read more

My husband wanted to stand on the corner in Winslow, Arizona....sounds like the start of a song or a mystery novel. We knew we'd be in the Winslow area around lunch and The Turquoise room shows up on all the lists. While I'm so happy we stopped in and got to see the La Posada hotel, beautifully curated gift shop and trains....the lunch itself was kinda meh. When we arrived they advised they were serving the travelers menu, an abridged lunch menu. Our lunches were oddly spiced, parts of each of ours were good, but all together strange. The tamale served with mine, was like deconstructed corn bread, it was good, but not a tamale. We ordered dessert, because we're on vacation and celebrating a birthday and I have a sweet tooth. Our waiter advised my husband to be careful as his pie might be very hot, it was a strange warning as his pie was room temperature. I ordered the pistachio tres leches, which was pistachio cake on a pond of green cream? It wasn't tres leches. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't tres leches. The standouts here were the library inside the restaurant I thoroughly enjoyed perusing some of the art and photography books while watching the trains go by. I loved the art and sinks in the restrooms. I loved the lobby, the gift shop and the gardens. I'm also happy we stopped in because they allow dogs, and I don't think I could stay in the hotel listening to some of the dogs we heard that afternoon. If you're a Mary Colter fan definitely stop in. read more

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Dinner here last night was rather a mixed bag. The food, once it arrived, was quite good. I had a melt in the mouth filet and my friend enjoyed the shrimp pasta dish but we sat for more than 30 minutes without anyone even acknowledging us. Once we ordered one of us had to wait until dinner was served to be served the glass of wine ordered 15 minutes earlier. The staff was friendly and apologetic but the waiting was unfortunate. The adjoining Martini Bar also had friendly staff but is very small with only 6 seats so difficult to get a seat. read more

The ambiance is amazing at this historic hotel. The blue cheese salad was amazing with spicy pecans and a bacon rosette. My partner had the shrimp pappardelle. It had a crème sauce that had no flavor. We added tons of salt and pepper but it really was tasteless. It definitely needed more garlic and red pepper to the sauce. I had the chicken mole. It was cooked perfectly so in that sense was good. It had a ton of five spice blend in it. Me, I'd rather have an authentic mole with fruit and roasted peppers and not an Asian Mexican mole. That's just wrong to me. But, the chicken was perfect and the corn tamale that came with it was really tasty. Margaritas were good and so was the staff. read more

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We always have dinner and breakfast here when we stay the night at La Posada, we've never even thought about trying somewhere else in Winslow. On this occasion we shared the stuffed squash blossoms to start, they were lovely. The chicken with mole and tamale was very good, as was the filet. Margaritas from the bar were excellent and our server was personable and pleasant. Breakfast the next day was also nice and again our server was lovely. Recommended ! read more

Loved the historic hotel and the food was lovely! My adult son and I each had a great time there. Everyone needs to stay at this hotel at least once! read more

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The Turquoise Room at La Posta Hotel An attractive restaurant with that Old New Mexico style, subtle lighting, and a quite atmosphere. Instead of the typical chips and dip the complimentary pre-order appetizer served was corn bread. Nice recipe with great flavors and real pieces of corn but on the dry side. My wife and I each ordered a sangria to start. They serve a generous pour and the flavors were great! We were here for lunch. My wife ordered the beef quesadilla and said it was really good. I ordered the Pork Fajita which was also very good. It came with beans and elote (Mexican street corn). I liked the idea of elote instead of the trite serving of rice but found the flavor of the beans and elote to be rather pedestrian. We had a very polite, formal waiter, but had to wonder if maybe he'd clocked out a couple of times. He didn't seem in any hurry to deliver our food, check our drinks or bring our bill. read more

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Stayed at the La Posada and had dinner here. Very nice place! Loved the historical fee. Our waiter, Salvador, was attentive and friendly. When my husband wasn't happy with his drink, he immediately got it fixed for us. Food was yummy! All in all this place is definitely worth a stop if you're in the area but make sure they are serving since their hours can vary. read more

The Turquoise Room - Bacon wrapped filet mignon - New American Near Me - Winslow, Arizona

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Everything is great. The food the service be ambience. If I lived closer, I'd eat there often, as it is, I will eat there whenever I go through Winslow. read more

We decided to stop in for some rest and dinner on our travels back to Prescott. We had a good experience for lunch a year ago. Made it just in time for last seating, new menus, booths, and excellent service upon our arrival. Staff members all made eye contact and smiled. Our staff member Forrest was, attentive, great service! Thank you. We thought about spending the night, though the rate was just a bit higher than our liking. Both entrees, Shrimp Pappardelle and Squash Blossom were very good. Room appeared lively and bright. We liked the trains coming through too. Lastly, 1 recommendation, slow the staff a notch down, as they were zipping around, the kitchen, etc...and enjoy with all the guests. The guests won't mind. Thank you again. read more

The food is delicious! A little pricey but definitely worth it. After your meal and dessert, enjoy a leisure walk through the hotel lobby and gift shop. read more

The Turquoise Room - The veggie Arizona Grown Vegan Salad Bowl or Not - New American Near Me - Winslow, Arizona

Since my previous review, the restaurant food has gotten better - we had the Burger and it was very tasty - as were the fries. We also had breakfast - which was ok...so that could use an improvement. But they seem to now have an actual chef on staff and I think overall it's gotten better. For the most part, the waitstaff and one of the hostesses were all very nice and good at their jobs. Our real issue was the individual that seems to be a manager, but serves as the hostess when the regular one isn't there. This person was just awful, kinda shouldn't be in hospitality, you get no smiles (not even when she's walking through the dining room). Plus, we kept having this strange experience of when we asked for a window, she really hesitated, looked around the mostly empty room and would either say "no" or grudgingly say "yes." If the room looks (to the untrained eye) empty and you're refusing to seat folks at an empty window table - then let them know why, so it doesn't seem so odd. It's called hospitality for a reason - you're there to give them a friendly, gracious experience. We ended up canceling our dinner reservations and went in town instead. read more

We had dinner and breakfast here last week and both were wonderful! Exceptional food and service and a great atmosphere. They gave the best coffee! This is a must-stop on every trip to Arizona! read more

Turquoise room is inside La Posada Hotel. Very historical building. Food is outstanding. Take your time. Relax. Be sure to walk around property. Museum is well worth the look. read more

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Their menu is different a taste that makes one say I've never tried that before, I'd like to try it and then wow that was delicious!!!

Old Style hotel and restaurant. The signature soup, delicious! Warm rolls with apple butter the same! Filet mignon cooked just right and paired with a nice red! Finish with a Fred Harvey pie. Definitely a must try place in Winslow, AZ. read more

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This place is a hidden gem. Our food was great and so was our server. Our steaks were cooked to perfection. This old train station hotel and restaurant take you back in history. read more

This restaurant is inside the La Posada Hotel which is worth the stop alone. There's so much history here and so many famous people have visited and they have basically a museum of items in display cases and photos explaining the history so definitely come in and have a drink at least. The train station is still here and this restored hotel gives you the feel of times past. The drinks were yummy and the food was really good and nice portions. You can watch the trains go by out the back windows of the dining room. read more

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A charming dining experience with fun menu options. I enjoyed the duck taco appetizer and the corn and black bean signature soup while my husband played it safe with familiar carnitas dinner plate and Caesar salad. We finished our meal with the bread pudding dessert. Exceptionally delicious! We will be coming back I'm sure! read more

An always stop when traveling through AZ in the past. Was looking for our last Mexican meal headed home. Unfortunately no enchiladas or rellenos on menu anymore Menu is listed as New American. Great atmosphere but we left as it was not what we were looking for. read more