We came on a rainy Saturday night with no reservation. It was surprisingly busy inside, we asked…read morefor the wait and the hostess said about 45 min. We decided not to stay so we left. We ended coming back about 10 min later because there wasn't too many food options around the area. The same hostess asked if a table was ok and we said yes so we ended up getting seated immediately. We were a little confused We ordered a few things, Garden salad - the portion was big but the vinaigrette dressing didn't taste like anything. I wish we got a different salad since it just tasted like plain wet salad (4/10) Pesto Pizza - very good pesto flavor and I really enjoyed their pizza dough. I wish we added some type of meat ontop because it felt like it was missing something. I'd probably get it again and ask to do that (6.5/10) or a (8/10) when I added the chicken Chicken piccata - this dish was good, chicken was a little dry. It came with polenta that was very flavorful. I was using this chicken to eat with the pizza and salad. (7/10)

Merkin Vineyards and Tasting Room is hands down one of the best wine and dining experiences I've…read moreexperienced in Arizona! From the moment you arrive, everything feels thoughtfully curated. Starting with the charming tram/trolley that takes you up to the restaurant, offering a fun and scenic alternative to climbing stairs. We started with a wine flight, and I have to say--the white wine options were outstanding! Crisp, refreshing, and beautifully balanced. Each one had its own character, and the staff, super knowledgeable and happy to walk us through the flavors and pairings. If you're a white wine lover, this spot is a must. The food was equally memorable. Hubs ordered the muffuletta sandwich which included layers of flavor with high-quality ingredients on a lofty rosemary focaccia bread- delish! I ordered the house salad & added organic chicken. This salad was fresh, hearty, and full of vibrant farm-to-table goodness. You can absolutely taste the difference. We enjoyed sitting outside with beautiful Arizona weather on the patio. This spot is perfect for sipping wine and soaking in the views. Merkin also offers canned wines to-go and a fun selection of merch, which makes it easy to take a little piece of Merkin home with you. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just looking for a relaxing day with great food and drink, Merkin Vineyards is a gem. Personally, I can't wait to return!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED…read more It is a delightful place, friendly to strangers and very picturesque. Transports you to the Wild West in all it's glory. The drive through Sedona and the mountains to this Town is an experience I will never forget for the rest of my life. Majestic. Grand. Magnificent. My God the beauty of this Region is mind-blowing. You'll need nerves of steel driving down the mountains. COME HERE! You can thank me later!

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

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.

My friend and I dined here. She has been coming for years…read more I was so pleased with everything. The pleasure of sitting at the table with views of the water & trees, the excellent service, and most of all the food. She ordered the hamburger that was anything but a plain hamburger. It had so many components and the meat was so good. My duck was impressive. It was cooked to perfection, and the classic cherry topping took it over the top. The presentation was wonderful and served over the duck crisp. I am bringing my husband next time as he will not be able to resist the elk offering.

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.

It was an interesting venue, quite unexpected…read more There were a lot of people there, lots of clowns. The staff was nice and accommodating too.

We were staying in Cottonwood and decided to try Queen B Vinyl Cafe for lunch before heading home…read more I've really been wanting to try them for a while now since I knew they have ramen on their menu, and I LOVE ramen! I ordered their Shoyu ramen, which, per their menu, is a... rich soy chicken broth that comes with pork belly chashu, local mushrooms, bok choy, bamboo shoots, spring onion, and a soft-boiled egg. I chose not to have the pork belly chashu and asked them to add an extra egg. As soon as it came out, it looked really good, but unfortunately, it had zero flavor! I even added some spicy chili oil, and it didn't help the flavor at all. IMO - Ramen stock should be so rich and so full of flavor that it becomes the star of the dish, but unfortunately, this ramen really fell short. Our server was great when I let her know and offered to bring me something else, which I appreciated, but honestly, I really didn't want to try anything else at that point. However, my husband's dish was pretty tasty. He ordered the Four Eight spicy chicken sandwich, which is served on a fresh biscuit, with a spicy honey drizzle and a side of fries! The sandwich was good, and the fries were seasoned well. We both liked it. The whole concept of the restaurant is great; one side is a café, and one side is the vinyl shop. They even have a barber on site. Overall, it was a nice visit, just disappointing. Not sure if we will be back.

McKenzie was amazing and the wine selections he recommended were top-notch. His service was…read morefantastic and the atmosphere and ambience was on point. Definitely stop in and get great service from McKenzie.

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.

We ate here after coming back from the Grand Canyon, and we were hungry! Our waitress was so sweet…read more The patio looked lovely, but it was too cold to be comfortable out there. We ordered 3 pasta dishes and a veal dish. They were all yummy. It was an older crowd, and be prepared for the ridiculous high back chairs. Desserts were very good!

Unfortunately, our experience at Bella Vita was disappointing from start to finish…read more When we were seated, two of the seats were damp. One of the staff members was very pleasant and apologetic, which we appreciated, but the service issues continued throughout the meal. My cousin ordered coffee, and our waitress responded, "I guess I can make a pot of coffee." I ordered a latte, but she later returned and said the machine was broken. Our dinners came with bread and herb olive oil. This was delicious and fresh baked focaccia. When the basket arrived, each of us received ONE 1-inch by 1-inch piece of bread with tons of herb olive oil. After we finished the bread, the waitress immediately removed the basket and remaining olive oil without asking if we would like more. It felt very strange and left us wondering whether the restaurant actually tosses out that much olive oil or if it would simply be served to another table. I would hope it's tossed but it's very wasteful. Dinner was average - not over the top delicious. The one bright spot was the friendly staff member who apologized for some of these issues. Unfortunately, the overall experience felt awkward and inhospitable, and the service did not meet our expectations.

The service was great, friendly and prompt! The prices are…read morevery reasonable. We had the hot pretzel bites and a flight of beer. We will be back again!

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)