We had a late lunch here after a round of golf and breakfast. A decent golf course restaurant. If…read moreyou are staying at the Boulders Resort, they send a cart to pick you up from your room and take you to the restaurant. They do seem to get really busy for brunch, so do boom your reservations on Open Table if you are planning on visiting. Ambience: The outdoor patio is gorgeous, with views of the 18th holes for both the North and South course. The interior is a higher end club house feel.  Food: We had the Yard Bird which had crispy chicken and buffalo sauce and the cobb salad which was a generous serving. Definitely hit the spot after 18 holes! We returned the next day for breakfast. As Hilton Diamond members, we had a free continental breakfast that comes with a choice of a yogurt parfait or fruit, with a pastry item, coffee and juice. The yogurt parfait had yogurt, granola and fresh berries. We got the cranberry nut muffins, which was good (but would've been nice if it was warm or if our butter was not rock hard). Service: Both visits, the service was excellent, very attentive! It was actually my husband's birthday lunch when we went and they brought out a beautiful mini cake!

We went for Valentine's Day and I did not realize it was a fixed menu but should have guessed as…read moremany places do for this holiday and others. I chose the butternut soup for the appetizer as did my wife. For the entree I chose the steak with mashed potatoes and my wife chose the sea bass. Both were good but not great. Both our entrees and the soup was served warm versus hot so that was a little disappointing. For dessert we tried the lavender lemon gateau and it was very nice and light. What was disappointing was the server. He was pleasant but not attentive and the restaurant was definitely not busy at the time we were there. We asked for the heater to be turned on and waited for over 15 minutes while we were getting colder. I had to go inside and ask someone else to get it going as well as bringing my wife's wine. While we did say we could wait a bit to order he did not come by as often as he should have and we had flag him down to get our order in. The couple next to us that we started chatting with were also disappointed as they asked for a martini with cheese stuffed olives and it arrived with olives with pimento which she was allergic to. He never said they did not have the right olives and she noticed it and did not eat them but chastised the server for the mistake and he said he knew they were out but neglected to tell them. He seemed slow overall and combined with poor timing and warm versus hot food we were unimpressed and will not be returning. It is a shame as the resort is quite nice and this puts a damper on the overall experience. I hope they read this and make adjustments to raise the bar.

My girlfriend and I tried this place for an early dinner…read more Excellent customer service. Delicious food and drinks. The place has such a wonderful ambience. We went for a small stroll around the area after dinner. We will definitely want to go back.

Sitting on the South golf course at the Boulders Resort in Carefree is Palo Verde. It's a simply…read moreelegant yet casual restaurant serving up Southwestern inspired dishes for breakfast and dinner. Sit inside the rotunda style main room or put on the patio overlooking the course and pond. While my daughter sticks with pancakes, my son and I can't pass up a good order of biscuits and gravy. Unfortunately, we didn't try much of the menu as dad joined in as well with the same order this time. We all enjoyed the cheddar jalapeno biscuits topped with chorizo gravy. Jack went with his go-to spicy Bloody Mary, and I sipped on a bourbon and peach schnapps iced tea. It was a nice family breakfast in the desert, followed by visiting the pond below. The kids loved getting the turtles and koi to inch closer and closer. So take a beautiful Carefree drive through the Boulders Resort for a lovely meal.

We were visiting from out of town and luckily decided to stop here for dinner. Everything was…read moregreat! We had the chicken orzo dish and it would cooked to perfection. The chicken was very tender and our Southwest salad was very flavorful and filling. My husband's old fashioned was on point and the service was exceptional. It is hard to find good service these days and we were so pleasantly surprised of how above and beyond our server was. He noticed our candle was out and immediately re-lit it without us asking. He also checked in after we got each course and definitely seemed experienced. I don't remember his name but he was dark-haired, tall with glasses? Thank you so much for a great time! Oh yeah! The dim lighting, decor and playlist were all on point. It's hard to find a restaurant that provides all of these.

4 stars because my wife liked the fish and chips. She couldn't stop raving about the batter on the…read morefish. Very light and airy. The fries were also a hit as they stayed crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The pastrami sandwich was also good. Just the right amount of sauerkraut! The only reason it isn't 5 stars is because of the lack of beer choices on tap.

This was our first time dining here and it was amazing. We chose to sit outside facing #1 and #9…read morebut you can also face Four Peaks, another nice view. Candace was our server and she was great, funny too. We ordered the Caesar salad with chicken and the DC Club with fries. I'm a club sandwich fanatic and this was the best club in many many years if not ever. Tons of meat and goodness. And the fries were battered and delicious as well. Too much to eat and hard to leave behind. The Caesar was great too. A good amount of chicken and nicely garlicky. We highly recommend this.

The food used to be good here, with the previous owners. They had a much better menu, & the fish…read morefry on Friday nights was good. The fish fry they have now isn't good at all. Flavorless fried filets, soggy French fries, chewy hush puppies that have a gross powdery center, and a small Cole slaw that's always warm. It seems that the big draw for this restaurant is the spectacular views, not so much the service, or food. Please note that the menu that's on their Yelp listing, is outdated. I tried to place an order by phone. The guy that answered told me I had the wrong restaurant, none of the items I tried to order were on their menu. You'd have to Google their current menu, if you want to see what they have. The guy that answered the phone was abrupt, & condescending also. I would only return here, if they got different management. The current one sucks.

I truly left this spot with mixed feelings…read more On the one hand, our servers were fabulous! They were dealing with a very large party (with a lot of confusion) behind us, so it was clear both the servers and kitchen staff were stretched thin. I'm not sure if it's a newer addition based on the reviews, but the spot is decorated beautifully. With decor, games, a solid color scheme and a variety of menu options, it's truly an inviting standout in Carefree! Our food was just fine (I think they're aiming for elevated bar food), and our drinks were alright. I'm not sure my smoked old fashioned was prepared correctly but it happens. However, for the experience I left feeling I'd severely overpaid. Additionally, the company was questionable. A gentleman walked around the venue with a dog and a frown, a man came in barefoot to pick up an order, and I witnessed a non employee (or off shift employee?) sneak behind the bar several times. There seems to be a speakeasy medspa behind a painting, but we didn't get the details. This spot has the potential to be a total standout! A mixologist with a solid craft cocktail menu and execution, a menu rethink, and maybe some event programming and this spot could certainly be a home run! If I revisit, I'd be beyond delighted to see they've grown into their potential! Best of luck to these folks!

A Shoutout to Cindy & a New Neighborhood Favorite!…read more We just got back from lunch at Tox Bar/Speedy Burger in Carefree, and what a treat it was! To our delight, Cindy--yes, the Cindy many of us have known and loved for years--was there bartending and serving with the same warm smile and stellar service she's always been known for. This time, though, she's doing it at a place that offers great food, a fun and cozy ambience, and a dog-friendly patio--a rare combo that's hard to beat. Let's face it: dining out isn't as affordable as it once was. But as I told Cindy, I don't mind paying for quality food and excellent service--and that's exactly what you'll get at Tox Bar/Speedy Burger. For years, we were loyal regulars at Brisam's, visiting twice a week. But over time, prices soared, food quality declined, and the atmosphere never improved. The space started to feel tired and neglected. Sadly, the lack of connection from ownership didn't help--unless you were a former mayor or someone "important," you likely didn't get a second glance. Let's be honest: Cindy carried Brisam's for 18 years. Her genuine care for customers was the reason many of us kept going back. Now that she's moved on, it's no surprise to see the shift. So here's my suggestion: support a place that supports its people and customers. Tox Bar/Speedy Burger is that place. Stop by on Sundays or Tuesdays this summer to see Cindy in action. Come fall, I predict it'll be wall-to-wall locals enjoying everything this gem has to offer. Let's spread the word and give our support where it's truly deserved.

Wonderful Day in Cave Creek! We had dinner at Oftenda's…read moreafter the art fair. We started with Cadillac Margaritas and ceviche - bartender made drink & super fresh ceviche. Great start. Dinner was the night's special- lamb - and seafood enchiladas. Both were wonderful. Perfectly cooked lamb & lots of shrimp,scallops & calamari. Service was friendly & attentive but not hovering. The bar area seating was comfortable with lots of decor. Wonderful end to a terrific day in Cave Creek!

Changed owners - should have changed the name. The tequila room is the only thing similar. They…read moreneed to stick to the southern food- the fried chicken was decent as was the pork tenderloin. Seriously- the guacamole was brown & slimy, the queso was watery and strange and the chile rellano was literally a slice of chile over tasteless shrimp, white rice, tomato/cream puree. The 3 people who ordered enchiladas didn't even eat half of their dinners. They drank tequila instead... How do you mess up guacamole? We used to bring all our out of town groups... not anymore. So disappointing. The people are nice, but definite staff issues, but it wthey forgot things - we had to get them from the bar ourselves.

Mediocre yet expensive food at a bar with a cool sounding name…read more They put a lot of emphasis on their cocktails, and had a somewhat small selection of beers (only one IPA was available) and overall Antidote did not impress me for the cost. If you're coming here for food, skip this one. But if you just want to grab a cocktail you may enjoy may enjoy it more.

Amazing golf course views. The cocktails are a bit pricey, but it is a beautiful bar…read more It turns into a bit more of a sports bar vibe when they are playing a game on the tvs, just know in case you're looking for more of a music and classy cocktails spot.

We came here on a Thursday night for a more low key, but still refined dinner. The food was great…read moreand very reasonably priced. We came here shortly before sunset and the view was spectacular! We both started with salads; for my dad, the beet salad and the Greek salad for me. Our waiter had gave me a heads up after I told him what I wanted that my salad was a pasta salad and there were no greens in it (which isn't what I had in mind). So thankfully, he politely offered to swap the pasta out for romaine which I really appreciated! As for mains, my dad ordered three tacos - chicken, fish and steak and I ordered just the chicken and fish. Our salads and tacos had a beautiful presentation and were delicious. We also both enjoyed glasses of Chardonnay and Sauv. Blanc) with our meal. Overall great experience!

What happened to this place? Food used to be excellent. The new Purple corn tortillas are dry and…read morethe flavor matches. Too bad, I really liked this place.