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    Persepshen

    4.5 (268 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Peaches N Cream
    Jessica G.

    What an amazing place! My kind of restaurant. A real farm to table vibe. Everything is fresh and vibrant. Had a Spanish flare incorporated into some of their dishes. I ordered the melon salad to start. So colorful, variety of bursting flavors that compliment each other. For the mains: I got the cochinita Pibil and the Scallop Paella. WOW!! Again.. flavors and seasonings were amazing. So so delicious. The Paella was phenomenal and nailed it with their crispy rice that cooks at the bottom. In my culture we call it cucayo or cucayito and it was perfect. We also got the Peaches and Cream dessert. Heaven!!! SHOUT OUT TO THE CHEF ‍ I tried to make reservations while I was there to take my friend the following evening, but they were already full ( not surprised) You definitely have to come and try this place. So many wonderful dishes to try and the menu changes weekly.

    Scarlett M.

    This is the place to go to take you on a delightful culinary adventure. I was so excited to finally get to taste the sustainable and local dishes. The escargot was incredible and I got the roasted pork muffaletta. Wow, the best muffuletta I've ever had. The staff were super friendly and refilled our water consistently. Me and my table also got an array of drinks. They were also very tasty, wouldn't say they are particularly strong though. Personally I would skip in drinks in the future and order another appetizer.

    Orange dreamsicle
    Kelsey R.

    If you are looking to support a wonderful farm to table restaurant add this to your list of local restaurants to support and check out. The drinks are divine hand crafted with a perfect pairing of flavors that complement each other to make a divine cocktail. The food melted in my mouth. The ingredients are so fresh they are locally sourced. The chef even came to our table to see how the meal was. 10 out of 10 experience . It was a slower dining experience so give yourself time to enjoy.

    Scallops on potato latke with caviar.
    Natalie D.

    Outstanding farm-to-table restaurant utilizing local and organic ingredients. We were a group of 8 and sat at the large community table. The staff were very nice and the service was great. The menu changes frequently based on what's in season. They use vintage silverware and glassware. That's a nice touch and reflective of their commitment to sustainability. So, due to the small glass size, my only gripe would be that the $13 glass of wine I ordered was probably only 6oz. Enjoy!

    Scallops with caviar, dill cream, potato cake made with pork fat, and sauerkraut
    Sarah D.

    I've been here twice now and it is definitely one of my favorite if not my number one restaurant in the city. Which is saying something because there are a lot of amazing places here! Really love that everything is locally and organically sourced, that they butcher everything in house. And the menu changes every week based on what's the highest quality stuff they're able to get in that week. Not only that but it's unique flavor pairings and incredibly well executed I didn't get many photos the first time I went, but I ran a retreat nearby and wanted a curated health conscious meal for the final night. The owner graciously worked with my budget to create a menu just for us and literally everyone was raving about it. Just went again last night with my partner and it was again absolutely amazing. We each got a cocktail, which change I believe daily, that had really unique but delicious flavor pairing. Mine was reposado with grapefruit, tamarind, and chili powder. His was vodka with absinthe, Lemongrass, and cherry I believe or something like that but it was really good. I know the menu changes regularly so these won't necessarily be on when others go, but we got the escargot, the salad with chicken skin, the scallops were perfectly cooked and over a pork fat potato cake with sauerkraut, and the Conchinita Pibil. I don't even know if I have the words to describe how flavorful everything was! They also do a really great job of spacing out the food perfectly and bringing things in an order that makes sense. Like for example last night the waiter made sure to ask us if we were OK with the scallops coming out before the pork dish we ordered going late to heavy would be better pallet wise. The ambience in that space, both inside and on the patio, is also absolutely amazing. Love the little touches like green vines over the outdoor lighting The first time I went I was served by the owner who was absolutely amazing and you can tell just how passionate he is about his work and the food and experience! Last night we had Trenton and he was equally as amazing of a server. Well done y'all!

    Myshell G.

    The food was exceptionally fresh and worth the hype. Service was friendly and atmosphere chill and not arrogant at all. There are a lot of places with great food but bad attitudes. Rhatbis not Persepshen. I can't wait to go back.

    Four cheese Caesar salad
    Lea P.

    Great food and we like the ambience. You definitely need a reservation on a weekend night. We had the four cheese Caesar salad salad, and the Cocinita pibil steam buns. Very fresh food and very tasty. We recommend it. We sat at the bar after about a 25 minute wait and we're served by the owner himself.

    Salmon
    Jessiah S.

    This is my new favorite restaurant. The food is AMAZING. They cultivate such a wide variety of flavors that all work wonderfully together. Their food is all organic, local, and sustainable and everything is house made. I got to sit at the bar and watch Chef Jason in action. The menu changes every week and features ingredients that change with the seasons. For drinks, we tried their NA house made old fashioned vanilla cola and the green fairy cocktail. I was absolutely blown away by the cola and had never tasted anything like it. The green fairy truly tasted like a garden. We ordered the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and the salmon and firecracker chicken entrees. I was blown away by every single thing I tried. The most unique and flavorful dishes i've ever had. There aren't enough words to describe the array of flavors you'll experience at this place, you've got to try it for yourself. The restaurant itself is also so beautiful and built by a wonderful local craftsman artist. Persepshen is the embodiment of community, keeping things local, and 'made with love'.

    Polenta fries
    Roxana G.

    This is one of my happy places - you can just unwind here and enjoy delicious food and live music on Sunday evenings. It's beautifully decorated and they serve good food. I like their live music on Sunday nights. They have a Sunday dinner option where you can share a meal with someone for an affordable price ($25 each, $6 cocktails). It's a nice way to start the week. I get the impression that all are welcome here, whether you show up in a jeans and a tshirt or if you decide to dress up a bit more. All that matters is the food and that you're coming to have a good time. The second time we came by, it turns out one of our guests' dishes was very salty but she didn't tell us till after. We think it was a mistake because the other dishes were great. I think if we had mentioned it they would have fixed it. It did seem like it was over salted by accident since I ordered the identical dish and mine was way less salty. Their menu is seasonal so it changes frequently. If you're curious, I guess you can call day of to get their Sunday dinner menu, or just show up because you know it will be good. Their crispy fingerling potatoes are delicious and heavy. You'll probably end up taking some home with you. Their polenta fries are crispy and won some Phoenix award, if that matters to you. Also enjoyed the beet salad. Their mussels didn't wow me - tasted more like curry sauce to me - but I know a lot of people like it. All this is just personal preference. Come here and relax. You'll have a good time.

    Frenchie
    Phyllis S.

    If you appreciate local and organic quality ingredients I highly recommend you check out this chef/owner. We sat at the open concept bar and even noticed his large cutting board was AZ mesquite wood. Our server was incredibly attentive. We were there on Sunday and they had live music. For starters we shared the Sunchokes and loved that are prepared two ways (roasted and crispy chip like). There was a special Sunday menu with great prices on wines and cocktails ($7) and featured a Buffalo Shrimp Sandwich ($25). You could order a couple of different margarita's, gin and tonic and I had the Azul y Garanza Tempranillo (organic, nothing special, food friendly). I also ordered the Sunday special and the tempura shrimp paired perfectly with the fermented habanero buffalo sauce and was not spicy but all flavor (light and crispy). My partner ordered the Frenchie which was 90 day dry aged pasture raised beef and he commented the garlic au jus was full of flavor. Reservations were not needed at 5 PM but by 6:30, it was pretty full. We like to sit at the bar and I request that when I email for the reservation. It's rustic, but with an elevated menu. Highly recommend for its thoughtful menu, excellent service and memorable food. Culinary kudos to the chef!

    Peach crisp
    danielle m.

    Visiting from Vegas to see a K-pop cWent for a dinner at Thursday at 5pm. The place was empty- right after opening and service was fast. I had high hopes for the tomato board- and it came out so beautifully... but I wouldn't do it again. It was expensive and a few of the items I didnt care for. The pickled tomatoes were not enjoyable nor was the cheese foam. At $50, just no. But, the paella was a work of art as was the lamb. Fun little place in downtown Phoenix.

    Polenta
    Kat H.

    OMG, where do I even start?! I've been wanting to try this place forever and glad I finally did. From the warm welcome with tons of info and suggestions, to the mouth watering food and eclectic fun bevvys...you really can't go wrong here. There are several gluten-free options and they are more than happy to help adjust or recommend dishes but seriously, you can't go wrong with anything. Pics of the polenta (MUST HAVE), mussels, beef belly steamed buns, and scallop paella for your enjoyment. Chef Jason really is amazing and I'm so glad I found my way in. Just wish I'd done it sooner

    Baked chocolate chip cookie
    Dennis S.

    Nice local owner owned and operated restaurant. All fresh organic and Arizona sourced ingredients. Menu changes weekly but some items remain staples. Came in on an early Sunday night with great weather so decided to sit outside. Dishes: Beef pot pie 3/5 Steamed slider buns 5/5 Buffalo burger w fries 3/5 Baked cookie w ice cream 5/5 Burger was overwhelming with the cheese and other sauce. Salt was a bit excessive on both the burger and fries. You can definitely recognise the freshness and quality in the ingredients. Service was great and friendly would definitely recommend this spot!

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    Ask the Community - Persepshen

    Do they have HH?

    They don't have happy hour, but their drinks are well-priced and there is a little bar area where you can sit and have a drink and a snack. Or just a drink ;)

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