Staying at Cliff Castle Casino and needed to eat dinner. So glad we chose Storytellers to try. So amazing!! The service and food were great! read more

One of the best dinners I've had in a long time. Storytellers doesn't disappoint! To begin, there was a mix-up with our reservation for seven yet the maitre'd swiftly accommodated us. An unexpected 7-top? Some establishments would turn us away or be put out by the inconvenience, but we were swiftly given a table and made to feel welcome. So that impressed me from the get-go. Next, our server was professional and so adept at handling our many drink orders and appetizers. Handling a table of 7 takes skill. He was unfazed and never missed a beat. So, that impressed me. Then came the food: from the Brussels sprouts to the mushrooms to the salads - we ate like royalty! My salmon was cooked to perfection. I'm told the pork chop was divine. The beet salad was also a hit. It was all so good. So, add more stars to my experience. And then of course there was dessert, which I didn't try, but we ordered pistachio gelato and crème brûlée and everyone gushed and raved. Nice. Then we all rolled ourselves out to the casino and had an amazing time. It was an evening "that stories were made." If you have the wallet (as these places rightly command a fair price tag), please take my advice and enjoy as evening here: make some stories of your own. read more

Service was painfully slow and rude. Ibe always raved about the food but last night was really bad. the beet salad had 4 tiny slivers of a hard beet substance. THe steak Diane was over cooked a gray color not a pleasant experience at all read more

It felt like we were eating inside a cave. Amazing food and great wine selection. The wagyu steak was so savory and flavorful. Staff were amazing! Would recommend this place if you're in town. read more

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Place was nice. Might wanna put steak knives on the table..... couldn't even chew the wagyu steak. It was horrible awful. $46? It's supposed to be so tender you can cut it with a fork almost..... mom's and sisters carrots were not even cooked through. I told the guy and he was kinda nice about it, but I didn't wanna make a scene and send it back and all that, because my family was almost done, and I didn't wanna wait. Offered dessert. I haven't even eaten yet basically but he brought it out anyway. Do not waste your money on the Wagyu steak. Try something else. Baked potato was the only thing I got that was worth eating. So sad it sucked. read more

Great place for a date night. This restaurant is located inside of a 'cave' at Cliff Castle Casino. The ambiance is quiet and romantic. The menu is small and leaning toward the steakhouse vibe. The food is hit or miss, but mostly on point. The caesar salad with anchovies is delicious, although a bit high for what you get. I ordered the Flat-Iron Steak (Ten-ounce Certified Angus Beef with a Crawfish Beurre Blanc, Smashed Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus) and it was crazy spicy, even though no heat level was mentioned. We love the friendly service here and the wine is reasonably priced. read more

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We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Storytellers. From the moment manager, Clark, seated us in a perfect booth. He gave thought to my husbands hearing disability. Our server, Sarah, gave us excellent service, with a smile. The restaurant has low level music. The accusticc are especial designed for intimate dining. We highly recommend this PERFECT restaurant read more

Higher end place in Cliff Castle casino, very nice, great steaks, fish and deserts!! Love the cave-like atmosphere and service is great.

Great food, service fantastic and the ambiance...out of this world. Beautiful. The waitress, Sarah amazing. read more

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What a beautiful birthday treat. A delightful menu and we enjoy the cave dwelling atmosphere. read more

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Food was delicious and service was great. Inside the restaurant looks like a cave and was beautiful.

My husband and I enjoy coming here for special occasions - such as birthdays and anniversaries as the prices can be high. I have tried many items over the years but personally love the salmon and the filet mignon. The staff has always been lovely and personable. And a bottle of Quilt is a must. read more

Storytellers - Filet mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Camp Verde, Arizona

The steak dinners we got were awful. We expected a nice thick piece of meat, but what we got was a thin piece of crap. It smelled like barn yard and tasted worse. I wouldn't recommend this to my dog. read more

Dinner at Storytellers last night, 9/24/25 was disappointing to say the least. Both I and one other ordered the lobster bisque to start. It was so bad, we both sent it back and the manager even agreed. The wine list is miserable, but the new manager is fixing that. Most of us ordered steaks. Mine was ...let's say it wasn't the worst ever, but it was in the top 10...overcooked and definitely not a prime cut. I've had better choice steaks out of the grocery store at home. Everything was soaked in salt. This used to be a decent restaurant. Not any longer. Hardly anyone in the restaurant on a Wednesday night, which is unusual. Will not go back. read more

My husband and I had the most amazing experience for my birthday. The atmosphere was incredible with the cave and waterfall immersion. I had the 6 oz. filet, cooked medium rare--so tender and husband had the pasta/shrimp dish--yummy! Save room for the chocolate cheesecake!! Without a doubt, sinful. Our server, Brett, was knowledgeable, recommendations spot on. We will have some great memories and look forward to another visit. read more

We took our son and his family here for a special dinner on Saturday night after his graduation from NAU. We had reservations for 6:30 pm, the graduation ended a bit earlier than we planned so we arrived 40 minutes early. When I asked if there was a way we could be have our table early I was told no, that they were just too busy and were full despite having several empty tables. We waited until 6:30 and they said we could go to our table. It took 30 minutes to have our drinks arrive, the bread they finally got around to bringing was stale and ice cold. We were never asked if we wanted appetizers or told about any specials. Our server disappeared after drinks were finally brought, we didnt see him again for almost 45 minutes and had to tell him we wanted to order. When the food finally got to our table the steaks were horrible! They were supposed to be "Chared" but tasted burnt. The baked potato was also horrible, it was supposed to be "Loaded" but just had a ton of very sour tasting Sour Cream. While we waited forever for the server to finally come back again with the check the Manager came over to see how things were, my son explained that we were not happy but wanted the check. The Manager never said "I'm so sorry to hear that", nothing!!! I would never recommend this place to anyone. I have been to several Steakhouses in Scottsdale and San Diego this place is nothing close to a Steakhouse. read more

I can't believe there is not 5 stars for this restaurant. We have frequented Storytellers for the past year now. This is my first review however. I will start adding photos in the future. Our family's experience at Storytellers has been nothing less than fabulous. We haven't had one even less perfect dinner here. We are a family of six. The food has been consistent on flavor. The steak is always prepared as ordered. I love that they feature local wine from local wineries & beers from brewers. The presentation is appetizing and front page perfect. The restaurant is modeled after Sedona's canyon. Obviously, I cannot say enough about this restaurant. I highly recommend Storytellers. read more

Well very disappointing dinner. Menu is missing quite a few keys items that are offered with the online menu. The shrimp cocktail was horrible. The shrimp was very hard, over seasoned, and the cocktail sauce tastes almost like marinara sauce. Didn't even bother eating my steak just had it boxed so we could leave. My drink was never refilled and we were left waiting to pay our check because they did not have cash to make change. To top it off our server was not personable at all.. not sure if she was having a bad day or if that is how she treats guests on a regular basis. Unfortunately this will be our last time dinning here. read more

Reservation required. Small seating area and time frames. Worth the trip. Burata for an appetizer was delicious. The rack of lamb and diver scallops were both amazing. Except the veggies on lamb but those a red just a side note. The dessert tray is pretty and difficult to choose. Everything was very yummy. The service was great. The atmosphere a little strange but intimate. Go for the food! read more

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One of the best filets you can buy. Food is always good. Service is also always good. Nice little cave like atmosphere

was really looking forward to some fine doing.. the ambiance is very nice with the rock alcov.. Servicewas good.. but whe ordering wine the waitress didn't pour a small amount for us to taste... just poured a glass for both of us... I ordered Pasta with chicken and capers... wife ordered scallops with risotto and veggies... My chicken was so dry... I couldn't eat.. pasta ok but so many capers.. overpowered the dish... wife's Scallops were good... but Risotto had absolutely no taste... wife ordered desserts to go.. red velvet and a Leno style round cake... both cakes were so dry... tasted bad.. for the money.. bad value.. better to try Miscatos... Italian in town read more

The food was delicious. I shared the Ribeye steak and Arugula salad with my husband. The service was great our waitress was very nice and attentive especially for a party of 12. I love the Ambience of the restaurant it's like your in a cave. I definitely would recommend to family and friends for a Special Occasion. It's a little pricey but worth it. We celebrated two Birthdays that evening and our waitress brought out a slice of chocolate cheesecake for my husband and a crème brûlée for my cousin. That was very nice of her and thoughtful. read more

When we arrived we were greeted by the rudest host we've ever encountered. We had waited until the restaurant opened at 5pm so we were the first people in. She asked us how many for dinner and my husband and I said "two" She proceeded to tell us in a rude manner that she could not seat us because she only had one server and one bus person. We said that's okay we could wait. She said NO I don't have enough people to wait on you! ! I said Ma"am what do you mean?, why are you talking to us like this? She repeated again with her voice loud now, I don't have enough people to serve you!!! Just then the manager walks up, very nice man, and asks what's going on? The woman host mutters under her breath something. I told him we did not understand why she would not seat us. He quickly said we needed a reservation and they were booked up until 8pm. That's all I needed to hear and of course understood. Unbelievable to us we had to go through all that, to be talked to like that by this host when all she needed to say was what the manager had told us. It was embarrassing and honestly we will never go back here again. Horrible experience! read more

While we enjoy Storytellers every few months, I don't usually take photos of food. Last night was the exception. This bruschetta was exquisitely presented. AND truly the best bruschetta I've ever tasted. All of us were so impressed. Thank you for taking it to the next level! read more

Storytellers - Bruschetta - Steakhouses Near Me - Camp Verde, Arizona

I was a bit surprised when checking in to see the star ratings for this place. I felt it was a super neat vibe appearing underground with the cave like feel. Our waitress was stellar, professional and kind. The food was nothing to complain about either. I had the starter salad, fillet with seasonal veggies and a potatoes I believe. I felt the portion size was perfect and everything tasted really good. My guy had the same meal only he got it with the Canadian Lobster. Our little decided she wanted to keep the shell, yes, I know, I know but hey man, whatever... we had a laugh and our waitress brought us the to-go container for our little's new friend. Granted it didn't really make it all the way home but the gesture of keeping the little one happy went a mile. They had menu items for the kids which is always good and the dessert, oh my, so good. I really enjoyed it. The bruchetta was also very good, heavy on the garlic but isn't that how it's supposed to be? As I said in my review for the hotel, I wouldn't be against going back and I most certainly would love to enjoy dinner here again. read more

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Minus the fact that we had to wait 15 minutes to get a server to tend to our table... It was a nice experience. Dans, Beyonce of the place is incredible. When you get a booth, it feels as though you're in a cave. Very secluded and private perfect for a romantic dinner. The weird part about it was the place was totally empty and it was a Friday night. I'm wondering if the people enjoy gambling more than having fine dining. Regardless we both ordered the steak. I had a filet and he had ribeye. The steaks were cooked exactly how we ordered so we were very pleased. I loved my filet and also ordered the béarnaise sauce to top it off and it was on point. He ordered the ribeye, but he thought he could have had a better steak. It was nice to see that sides came with the steak, which you don't typically see at the steakhouse. The prices were reasonable and once we actually got service it was perfect. I would go back for dinner again for sure. Nice little getaway before I lose all my money at the casino read more

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Storyteller's restaurant located in Cliff Castle Casino has been our "special occasion" destination since they opened... quality and service has changed throughout the years though. On our last visit was we were totally disappointed and we all agreed not to return. Luckily we did return by chance/for a night of chance... last night ... and I'm pleased to tell you there is a NEW menu and NEW chef "Keith". The food was outstanding, generous portions, every appetizer, entrée, side and dessert was delicious and made to order. Close your eyes and your taste buds transported you to the best steakhouse in New York or seafood entrée in Italy. Kudo's to Chef Keith ...Kudo's to Storyteller for bringing in a new chef and menu .... try them you won't be disappointed. read more

I love how the restaurant is, it's like your in a cave . The lighting dims by itself which I think is cool. Very elegant and romantic. Of course the price is high. This night we ordered the seafood Mac and cheese and lobster with two salads . Caesar salad and storyteller salad . I thought the food was okay to be honest. Definitely a good experience to try it out but I don't think I would try it again . Service was really great though . read more

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Storyteller's changed their menu. Prices have increased, and the selection is not as good as it used to be. The ambiance is lovely. The food and service are very good. What ticked me off and the reason I am not going back ever again is baked potatoes are not an option with an expensive steak. Mashed potatoes are included. I had to pay an extra $8 for a baked potato that used to come with the meal. read more

Driving to Sedona from Tuscon AZ after work on a Friday, we were hungry and it was getting late. Casino right outside of Sedona attracted our attention, and we stopped to check out their buffet food options. Not a pleasant story to tell, however that's what made us take a look at Storytellers Steakhouse directly next door, wonderful old caves-like ambiance was appealing, and we decided to give it a try. The waitress was incredibly attentive, and even though the bar didn't have all the right ingredients for the drink I ordered, somehow the waitress and bartender got together and figured out how to make me a fabulous drink. My husband had a steak that was tender and cooked exactly how he ordered it, an appetizer special was creative and very appealing, and dessert was great. Wonderful experience in a very unlikely location, inside the casino, right outside of Sedona. If you're visiting the area, I highly recommend to give them a try! read more

Food was delicious. Stopped by on the way home to California. Checked here for photos before we ordered and there wasn't much so I decided to post some pictures here :) service was amazing and management was even better. He even offered free desert for the kids. read more

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The ambiance was nice Service was good Food was quite forgettable I had that 20oz porterhouse And For Three dollars more you can get melted blue cheese on top I ordered it with the blue cheese For fifty five dollars I basically received only the steak With burnt edges I'm not one to argue with someone But I called the manager over Showed her my meal and what I ordered. And she looked quite confused. On what I was asking her About why the blue cheese is not melted on the top. It took quite a while for food to show up. My wife didn't even finish her chicken Said she kept getting small bones in her mouth I didn't want to complain about that. Because I just had issues with my $55 steak. I would give it a long while before going here. Something needs to be done. And if you look online reviews started getting bad about two months ago read more

How very disappointing. We made reservations a week in advance for our Anniversary dinner. When we arrived they had no booths and put us at a table in a very crowded section of tables. Then our waiter left us with empty drinks for over 20 minutes until we could finally get his attention. When our food came my wife's steak was fine, but my seafood and pasta dish was terrible. The shrimp which was in a sauce had not been cleaned or shelled. Imagine how gross it is to put a shrimp in your mouth that still has the legs and shell on. When I asked a manager about it she didn't know if that was wrong or not and had to ask the cook. The cook stated he had no idea how that could have happened, BUT IT DID! And the worst of it is the manager did nothing about it. Not even offering us anything to compensate us for a ruined anniversary dinner and still charged us for the meal I couldn't eat. SHAME ON YOU STORYTELLERS. read more

This has always been my favorite restaurant to dine. It was always so much more than just good food, great chef, host, and waiters and waitresses. The reason for only 2 stars is because: 1. Called days ahead and left a message that we wanted a reservation on a specific date and time. No one ever seemed to answer the telephone. We received a callback 2 hours prior to our reservation time on the date we asked for the reservation. 2. On the date of reservation and callback, we did say, Yes we will still come but since you are calling us 2 hours prior to our reservation time to let us know it is available we will be 30 minutes late. 3. We we showed up at the restaurant, we stood at the front for 10 minutes before anyone noticed we were there and then the host who was very rude made a comment that he was about to take our name of the list as No Shows! 4. We were told that Chef DiLuca was still the there and found out he is not the chef any longer. Dining out should be the whole experience and it is not only about good food. read more

This place is seriously amamzing. It seems on the surface to be a very expensive place.... but its actually surprisingly affordable. Remember being on a res.... theres no sales tax. 3rd was the 2nd visit we had and Cricket the hostess was as always amazing. She is warm, welcoming and very helpful in arranging Birthdays and valentines day. The food is fantastic.... there are not many places to get a whole unbelivable rack of ribs for $25 with sides. The embience of Storytellers is amazing. its very romantic, dark with water features and native american accents. Service was very attentative! Try it. Yes its more expensive than Johnny Rockets but it will be an evening to remember with some great food. read more

We had reservations for 5:45 PM. The restaurant was not at all crowded and seemed short wait staff. The wait time was long. It was a full hour from when we entered the restaurant until we received our entrees. My wife had a Shrimp Cocktail for appetizer. The shrimp cocktail was good although she would prefer the standard cocktail sauce over the Sriracha sauce they served. We both ordered steak. My wife had the 10oz Filet Mignon. It was an excellent steak and was cooked perfectly to order. I was not so fortunate with my Bone-In Ribeye. It was thin, had no bone and was nearly half inedible fat and gristle (a very nice reward for our dog which had to stay home). We have no incentive to return based on wait time and quality of food. read more

Beautiful dining experience, the food was spectacular, I definitely recommend asking for Gary as your server he was very considerate, congenial, respectful, and over all the best sever I've ever had. I can't say better things about this restaurant, thank you Gary you made our date night one to remember! read more

gave it two stars because of the atmosphere as it was Beautiful, quiet with a romantic setting. has huge potential, but unfortunately the quality of food and service is less than desirable. As you can see with my hundreds of reviews I eat out a lot . This is a place I would not suggest, nor go back to. We ordered a porterhouse, we told the server we like a little char on the outside, but rare on the inside, he said sure, so Pittsburg style? We said yes, that would be great!!! We received our steak it was cooked to well done to medium and not Pittsburg style, along with absolutely no seasoning salt pepper nothing, well had a gas flavor, along with the 5 sugar snap peas you get, two of them were visibly rotten. (showed the server) Not ok. We Sent it back server came back and said sorry we only have a small cast iron pans and you ordered one of our larger steaks it doesn't fit in the pan. I told him ok then we will take one of you smaller steaks if that's the case. He came back with another porterhouse steaks that wasn't cooked Pittsburg style again, still over cooked but a little better med rare to med this time. He said he was gonna let his manager come over to talk to us. 15 mins later she came over picked up our plates and said hope you enjoyed your dinner, never introduced herself as a manager nothing. We weren't sure who she was, luckily we point blank asked her if she was the manager, she said I was gonna come talk to you. (No she had our plates in her hand getting ready to walk away) we told her about our food she said the same thing don't have a cast iron pan big enough.. I said you are a steak house and you do t have a pan big enough? Told her about my veggies she said she would be back she had to talk to the cook another 15 mins. In no hurry what so ever. She laid our check down and said can I bottle your wine up. Basically saying I am done to bad so sad. When you think you ordered this and received that not once but twice. Thank goodness we ordered some blue cheese for the top of our steak kinda helped still just horrible a $55 dollar steak I expect it to be good. Oh by the way we were charged full price for everything Horrible, horrible management!! 2 hours of our life we will never get back read more

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We decided to try this restaurant because the menu looked good and were were tired of eating Johnny Rockets during our visits to Cliff. We also thought this was more of a fine dining experience, however, it was really not if you compare to any restaurants in the Phoenix metro area, which is where we live. The atmosphere was nice and the staff was fine, but the overall food was just ok. It is not worth the price and nothing to write home about. We both ended up sick from the dinner within a few hrs of eating. I was playing on a slot machine and felt extremely queasy all of a sudden and had to leave the machine. My fiance was also sick and complaining of his stomach being messed up around the same time as well. For the rest of the night we didnt feel well and we were perfectly fine before dinner. I am going to leave my "fine dining " experiences in the valley and stick to Johnny Rockets when visiting the cliff. This place is mediocre and expensive for what you get. PS...when ordering a steak Oscar style, you expect crab meat to be on the top, not a warmed up tiny crabcake that seemed like it came from a Sam's club box. read more

So incredibly good! We've eaten here before and weren't that impressed but they have a new executive chef and you can tell! We will be back!