Hands-down some of the best wine we've ever had. (and we have been to France! Hahaha)…read more The food was fantastic- we had bread, gnocchi, lasagna and pesto. The service was amazing, the restaurant location was impressive, the music was great.

Made reservations for today at 4:15 and the service provided by James was better than expected but…read moreI cannot say the same for the food and especially not based on managements approach. While making the reservation I made a note that our oldest son is autistic and non-verbal and his only form of communication so that staff was aware we decided to give this place a try. After spending close to $800 on food for our party we decided to exit the restaurant and that is when the problems began. As we were walking out another customer at the bar a patron at the bar decided to squeal at my son but also yell into his face. When who I assumed was her daughter realized we saw what was going on she covered her mouth and told her to stop. Being adults and understanding of others different situations we decided the best method was to approach the management team and explain the situation. I then approached a manger who was wearing a pink colored collared shirt and explained to her what happened and her response was "that hurts my heart, we do not stand for that and we will definitely do something about this." We waited outside for about 15 minutes to see what was going to be done and once we saw nothing was I went back in to speak to the general manager. This was definitely the worst part of the night. Tiana came out to speak to us and I asked her to speak on the side so that other patrons were not affected. Her response to me after explaining the situation was "since we did not see it we cannot do anything." I let her know that was an inappropriate response and that since it was a private business they could remove any patron for any reason but if they did not want to do that then she could just openly tell me that. I then gave her an example and stated "if I stab someone and you do not see it then you would not remove me?" Her response was "we definitely would," to which I stated that goes against what you just openly told me and she that there is damage from a stabbing. I then stated to her that physical damage is the same as emotional and mental damge just in a different form which she seemed to easily dismiss. She then stated that the first manager I spoke to was doing her due diligence to find out what happened and I then pointed out that that manager was actually waiting tables and we watched her do this the entire time so I was not sure when due diligence was being completed. We went around in circles, I asked her to give me the ownership information to which she stated "the owner is too famous for you to know," but eventually gave me the name which I had already searched for in my phone. At this point I openly stated that she could just tell me they were not going to do anything and that transparency would be more appreciated to which her response was "you are not currently dining in my restaurant so you need to leave my property." We did walk away but I hope that this is addressed and not pushed aside. All that to say, I hope this type of discrimination was not because we were Hispanic (the restaurant was filled with 90% Caucasian clients), because we were from out of town (from California) and mostly I hope it is not because the stance of the restaurant is not that people with disabilities matter less. I hope someone reaches out to me to address this concern and I hope no other family has to be a part of what we went through tonight. Tiana seems to be invested in the business and that is great but should also understand her customer concerns. Update to this review: Called this morning (2/17/26) and the hostess said she was not going to help me with any information, that I was a weirdo, to grow up and then hung up the phone on me.

We enjoyed visiting downtown Cottonwood's art galleries, and antique shops and eating at the Merkin…read moreVineyard.

Beautiful, historical and fun town. Although the area was originally inhabited by the Sinagua and…read morefollowed by the Spanish, it is now more reminiscent of the mining epoch and its wild west forebearers. Surrounded by the Verde Valley this historic town is nestled in one of Arizona's most beautiful valleys. The town as a whole, from it townspeople, the shops, the restaurants make for a pleasant, homey and inviting ambience for couples or families alike. You can go really west with the likes of Blazin' Bar Ranch, walk the town shops and enjoy its hospitality, or even have great eats whether Cowboy, Mexican or Pub food. Cottonwood is a great day trip for Phoenicians and a great weekend getaway for anyone wanting either or tranquil repose or some rip-roaring fun. We love Cottonwood, we know you will too.

Made quick stop at 4-8 wineworks. Similar to the chicken place right down the road but with better…read moreselection of wines, and no food. The wines we sampled were all very good, but a bit more expensive than pillsbury that we had hit up earlier. Maynard always seems to charge a little bit of a premium,although I think these are his cheaper wines, but the product was still good. Staff was friendly and attentive. It's a small place, right next to the larger winery right down the road (but they serve different wines at this location) The lavender mead, was interesting. Not a huge fan of lavender but it was good.

I have been wanting to try this place for so long, I have tried their fried chicken and mead place…read moreacross the street and loved it. Great service, they were very knowledgeable about the wine flight we tried and they were all delicious. They had a lavender mead that was strong in smell and flavor, it tasted good. Very relaxing vibe to sit and enjoy your wine, great wines, and the location is easy to find. I highly recommend this place.

This is a fun spot in the haunted town of Jerome. Beers on tap were all local and the ambiance was…read morekitschy. Good spot just to hang out for a pint and tell ghost stories.

Awesome place to have a brew! Friendly and helpful bartenders and perfect place to chill! Coming…read moreback for sure!

This place is truly a gem and my favorite stops in Old Town Cottonwood!…read more The owner, Ginger - a sassy redhead herself, like the wine she loves to serve, has a brilliant energy and the kindest spirit! She is truly special. Not only does she support terrific wine, but she also supports local artists. I discovered a one-of-a-kind piece from Jerome in the Cottonwood location, and Ginger helped facilitate getting it straight from the artist. Everything is carefully curated in this space with a fun, unique sense of art and style. It feels unlike anything along the Main Street drag. There are also always new wines to try, so it is a place you can come back to again and again.

The rudest, and least informed sommelier I have ever met in my life. We only went in because we had…read morea sip and stay free ticket from the Tavern Hotel. Don't waste your time, even if it is free! This rude, loud mouth basically told us she didn't have any information about the wine we were drinking, and that SHE chooses what she serves us, so we have no choice. If you have a free ticket you have to stand, if you pay for a flight you get to sit! Great salesperson, this one! Whoever owns this joint might want to reconsider this hire! I would have given no stars, but Yelp makes you choose one.

Well again I'll preface I rarely give five stars, because there is always room for improvement, but…read moretoday was a 5! I've been in Cornville for 4-1/2 years and came here for the first time about a year ago. My review was based off the entire party. This time it's just me. I came for the olive medley app which is an amazing concoction of imported olives, sundried tomato, artichoke hearts, fresh herbs and lovely mild goat cheese. It's served warm with buttered and toasted baguettes and the entire app is absolutely sublime. Learned today it develops from a recipe in California! Tastes like it! I also had the rigatoni with spicy Italian sausage. Large portion (half is dinner later) with toasted bread and fresh Parmesan. The marinara is hit with fennel and tomato bits, so much flavor and the sausage has just the right spice. The sur andes Malbec was the perfect wine. They have a very impressive and extensive wine list, great price points. The restaurant is set above Oak Creek, hence Up the Creek. Ample windows provide bird watchers beautiful views of Cornville natural wildlife. Prices are better than Sedona and this place, while off the beaten path, is every bit Sedona-worthy! Another little hidden gem I'm grateful to live close to.

What a FANTASTIC find!!!! The atmosphere is A+++... a "treehouse-like" perch affords a great view…read moreof Oak Creek, the huge green trees, multiple birds and schools of fish. The service was friendly and helpful and the food was delicious!!! We definitely will be back!!!

I was going to go somewhere else but, I came here instead due to parking. Thank you parking gods!…read moreGreat music, vibe, and bright and cheery inside and great patio. I sat at the bar, and watched them make so many coffee drinks. They all look amazing. I had a mimosa because duh it's Sunday. I ordered the avocado today ast and let me say, I'm a baker and this bread was chefs kiss. Great crumb and crust. The staff is great, they roast their own beans. As a repeat visitor to the area I'll be coming back for sure

This review is for the vinyl side of the cafe. I have no experience with the restaurant or cafe…read moreside of the business. I visited the vinyl store with my wife since it is the only one in the greater Cottonwood/Sedona/VOC area. Even though my wife and I are mostly alt/metal core listeners, my wife is also a big Swiftie and there are exclusive drops at record stores for Record Store Day. My issue is with the way customers are treated at this store. When my wife asked what drops were coming in this month, she received a very curt response from the girl at the front desk saying they are not allowed to discuss what is coming into the store. Weird, but okay. She asked my wife to tell her what she was looking for so she could contact her if they received it. When my wife told her it was a Taylor Swift album, she basically laughed in her face and said they would never carry Taylor Swift there, making my wife feel judged and stupid for even asking. It is unfortunate that this employee chose to not only judge my wife for her taste in music but also decided to be really rude about it. I get that the store has more of a metal/alt aesthetic and they are allowed to carry whatever they want, but treating customers like they are lesser for liking different music is just really dumb and in my opinion pretty against the art form entirely, especially when it comes to punk/metal/alt/goth genres. Customer service should not be hostile to the people walking through your door. We obviously will not be going back, which really sucks because as vinyl collectors we would love to support the business. Vinyl stores are so rare nowadays, but if they are going to judge you based on what you listen to and be crappy to your face about it, we do not want to be supporting this place anyway. Do better Queen B. Art is subjective and you are doing a bad job and should be ashamed of how you are representing it. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

While the wines were not entirely my thing, the service more than made up for it during our visit…read more The tastings are either dry or sweet, but on this occasion, the dry was mostly heavy, tannin-rich reds. I prefer a more diverse dry tasting, but I could still appreciate excellent wine. I even appreciated a tasting of their port, which is not usually a wine I would try. Taste it before and after a bite of dark chocolate. It is surprising! For me, where this location shined was the great hostess, Stephanie. She was a lot of fun to chat with, and she remembered us when we visited their sister winery, Passion. Cabal is also a lot of fun with their imagery and designs on their wine bottles.

Small place with some great wines. Each bottle has a unique label and a story that goes with it. It…read morewas a very fun and interesting tasting. Wines were great as well.

Bella Vita offers a complex dining experience: the food is truly world-class, but the operational…read moreissues and service hiccups may detract from the overall value. Food: (5/5) The culinary team at Bella Vita deserves immense praise. The food was the absolute highlight of our visit--truly outstanding. Every dish, from the fresh, flavorful pastas to the yummiest gnocchi, was executed perfectly. The quality and taste alone make this restaurant a must-try. I would 100% recommend it for the taste and quality of the food. Customer Service & Experience: (2/5) This is where the experience fell short. The operational challenges began before we even arrived. Since online policies didn't allow a single reservation for our party of 9, I had to book 2 separate tables. I called the restaurant, leaving a clear voicemail after being routed through an AI, to merge the bookings. Despite this effort, the host at the door seemed visibly put off and surprised by our party size, giving a rather rude impression. The most significant issue occurred during the meal: "We ordered a large family salad, which inexplicably arrived AFTER we had finished our entire meal and the plates had been cleared. We were charged for this untouched $20 item that arrived after our dinner and we returned" Adding insult to injury, the server asked if we wanted to keep or box the salad, and it was ultimately charged to our bill!!! For a restaurant at this price point (already expensive, plus a 3.5% credit card fee and a flat 20% gratuity for large parties), basic customer service dictates that a mistake of that magnitude should be acknowledged with an automatic waiver of the charge as a courtesy. To be charged for an untouched item that arrived too late was a major put-off. Final Verdict We ended up with a $300 bill for a table of five adults and four young kids (no wine or alcohol). While I absolutely don't mind paying for quality, I expect the overall experience--food taste, atmosphere, and customer satisfaction--to be harmonious. If you are a serious foodie willing to compromise on the service experience, you will love the kitchen's offerings. If polished, attentive service is equally important to you, be prepared for potential disappointments.

It's really been a couple of weeks since my dining experience…read more We came in for the Early Dinner. What was ordered was the Fried Calamari, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Fried Mozzarella. Over priced I wouldn't go back Lacking flavor Tourist trap

Beers gets a 4. Always has something good to try. Lacking…read morefood-but there is a food truck - don't know if it's good or not. I just don't go there to eat. Staff gets no stars. They are always snobbish. Unfriendly. Always. Moping the floor during business hours...smelling cleaning solution, turning the fan on to drown out the music is not good business practice. 0 stars for ruining the smell of my $7 beer. Good thing for me that I like the beer. I think maybe competition is coming. Good thing the beer is good.

Oof, how do I properly put into words, the fantastic experience that is Smelter Town Brewery?!…read more Traveling through the Sedona area, we had a sample of Smelter Town, having ordered a Modern Miner at Vino Di Sedona- the quality of the milkshake ipa was so flavorful, so creamy, so well balanced- my husband made a point on our return trip to stop at Smelter Town itself, in search of more great beer...and yes we found it- Clarkdale at a drive-thru glimpse was a very small town with very beautiful but limited options-arriving at the brewery, was discovering a charming local community gem. Everyone was so friendly, the regulars there drinking, the bartender/general managers, and other staff clearly have a lot of pride in the location, providing togetherness. I loved hearing the bartender tell others about that evening's music bingo- how it was created as something fun for the locals who they had always heard talking about or enjoying music, so they created a whole night for them- We also got the story of the randomness of the folded money in the wall stones- and what started as random became the community giving to charity through a fun bar secret means- Oh, and the wonderfulness of the team coming together to close down for a hard earned week of vacation- not just rotating schedules, but all relaxing together- the customer service, the management of it all, it really was a great model for micro craft brewery We had pints of Hop Deposits solid hops hazy hoppy Broken Pick pineapple juice flavor balanced Broadway -best golden I've had, perfect balance of roasty and of course Modern Miner- all untapped 5 stars; yup, we got the great beer we wanted- super sad we can't buy in MD- we'd have our fridge stocked regularly & music bingo would be our date night- cannot recommend enough- hubby even bought a hat to remember (though sadly TSA lost it moving our bags- and he says it's ok, but I know he's super bummed- that's the impact of happy times at this location)