I had an amazing birthday dinner at Alma and my fried Red Snapper was the best I have ever eaten…read more Please bring it back!!!

First time here at Alma's !! Honestly I'm going to give this a 4/5 only because of the ambiance and…read morebeautiful Customer service!! The food on the other hand was a 3/5 for me!! I had chicken tacos and it was just decent. The guac and salsa was good and had flavor. The others from my party agreed as well that the food could have been a lil tastier! However, the atmosphere was bomb!! Very modern and cute inside. The prices were decent as well. Did not try an alcoholic drink but they did look very delicious!! -Marshay D.

What a find! Both food and service were excellent. Food is a combination of flavors that I would…read morenot think to combine. The flavors worked very well together. Not everyone can pull off dishes that are so innovative, creative, tasty, and delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection. All the dishes used high quality ingredients including the sashimi and crudo. We have been searching for a restaurant that gets good reviews, isn't ridiculously expensive, and serves food that I would not make at home (I did previously work in kitchens for over 20 years) and we found it. We judge restaurants according to all the courses. Dessert did not disappoint. I haven't mentioned any particular dishes because we nearly ate everything on the menu. I cannot rank the dishes in order of preference because they were all that good. Service was delightful and truly contributed to an overall wonderful experience. The servers were very knowledgeable of the food items and were great at making suggestions. Try it, I believe you will agree that food, service, and ambiance are all delightful.

Was a very cute tapas place and the food tasted very good. Just was definitely on the more…read moreexpensive side. The most memorable dish was the empanada. Service was not bad but the staff was not as attentive for how much we were paying.

This original location on 24th Street has been on my list for much too long & a large friends…read moregathering was the perfect occasion. It is a home that has been converted into an open kitchen/restaurant. The patio has ample space to double the seating inside. Since it was still hot outside, we had a nice large table inside. Our host/server was so gracious and talented knowing the menu ingredients and preparation and offered great wine pairing. The culinary team cleverly used the wood fired oven & Japanese Robata to add an unqiue smoky flavor preparing these modern Mediterranean & Japanese dishes * White anchovies | Taralli crackers + togarashi (no picture) - clean anchovie flavor - enjoyed it with Taralli crackers - these ring crackers reminded me of my trip to Italy! * Heirloom Carrot + Harissa Eggplant Miso (no pictures) - sweet and touch of spice from the harissa eggplant miso * Polenta | Bianco di Napoli tomato sauce + oregano + EVOO - tasty, but I wished the outer crust of the polenta was just a tad bit crispier to add structure & texture when each of us scooped a portion * Burrata | tomato jam + EVOO + oregano + schiaccia bread - what a visually colorful dish! Since Burrata is fairly bland, combining it with the tomato & tomato jam on the schiaccia bread was delicious. I wished the tomato jam wasn't hidden under the bed for arugula + tomato salad as much of it was scooped up with the salad. We had all this bread left with nothing to top or smear * Beef Carpaccio topped with frisée salad - We were looking forward to the beef tartare with squid ink milk bread that is so popular on social media, but we still enjoyed the tenderness of the carpaccio + the crispness of the frisée * Japanese sweet potato | Aleppo chili + cilantro + Japanese bbq - hands down, everyone's favorite dish of the night - if you haven't tried Japanese sweet potato, you must add it to your list! The culnary team not only perfectly baked it in the wood fire oven, but everyone was fighting over the carmelized edges... oh don't be fooled the the aleppo chili added a nice kick of spice to the carmelized sweetness. We placed 2 orders to ensure everyone had several good bites. * Navarro salad | ancient grains + beans + pistachio + parmesan + Goddess dressing - surprisingly filling but not heavy at all - the culinary team added just enough dressing to coat the ingredients but didnt take away from the flavors of each ingredient * Ribeye (14oz) + Nori Bordelaise (butter & red wine sauce with dried seaweed) - last entree of the night & what a way to end with this dish. It was pricey but fair for each to us to indulge multiple portions. We had a wonderful evening - Good Food, Good Wine, and Good Company

Oh, Pa'La. You've been on my list for a long time, and I'm so glad we finally got to meet. What a…read moreunique dining experience! I love how intentional Pa'La is with its approach to food. This location exclusively uses a wood-fired grill, sources its meat from Copper Ranch Farm (which, fun fact, doesn't spook its cattle!), and thoughtfully curates its menu to keep things interesting. You're in for a new experience every time, and that's part of the magic. We opted for the four-course experience for two, which took all the guesswork out of ordering. For an extra $20, we added the wine pairing with each course, and every pour was delicious and thoughtfully matched to the food. Honestly, some of the dishes were things I probably wouldn't have ordered for myself, and I'm so glad I got to experience them! We had two fish dishes, including a whole sea bream with Mediterranean flavors, followed by polenta in a tomato sauce with chorizo and steak served with Japanese potato. The steak was a bit too rare for my personal preference, but the flavors were absolutely delectable. We also ordered the pork ragù, which ended up being a crowd favorite at the table. To finish, we had the honey flan, which was the perfect sweet ending to the evening. Beyond the food, the atmosphere really makes this place special. If you're visiting during the cooler months, ask for outdoor seating. It's intimate, cozy, and the perfect romantic setting for a date night or a special occasion. Pa'La is for anyone who appreciates thoughtful cooking, unexpected flavors, and an experience that goes beyond simply going out to eat. Come curious, let the kitchen surprise you, and don't skip the wine pairing. This one is worth the wait on your list!

Well this is surprising to see that this place closed, we were just here during the AZ restaurant…read moreweek, end of September. We had a good meal and I give this place 5 stars alone for the Nueske "bacon steak" we had as part of the restaurant week set menu. Swear to god that thick cut pork belly essentially, was amazing. But maybe it's not as surprising as it should have been that they closed up. The night we went for dinner, the service was painfully slow, and not for us, for our neighbors at the table next to us. I feel like it took forever for them to get things and we had the same server. It appeared to us, that the servers were short staffed. Maybe they were already paring down in anticipation of closing. Seems unlikely it was not known given how recently we went. All in all, we had a great meal and I'm glad we went while it was still open.

I like the elegant ambience of this beautiful restaurant but unfortunately the food was a miss for…read moreme. The salmon salt block sashimi presentation was cool but the slices were too thin and salty. The salmon sweet sesame rice bowl was too sweet for me and the portion size was small. The tacos topped which kimchee was so so. I did like the tempura green beans but didn't care for the aioli. I also ordered a dirty martini mini tiny and it was mini! Service was ok and could've been more friendly.

Wow. All I can is what a restaurant! Came here on a Wednesday night 3 weeks before Christmas and…read moreit was a vibe. Secluded upstairs dining area with heaters available. Excellent service, a Christmas tree upstairs, and no reservations required. Glad they were able to seat us considering we showed up without reservations. Downstairs gets quickly reserved so seats upstairs are where they push overflow patrons. Right outside Flint's doors downstairs there is a staircase which opens up to the upstairs dining area. Service was prompt, and we got our drinks by the time we had our mains decided. I got a glass of red to pair with my steak. My partner had a refreshing cocktail, but it was decent. The highlights of the night were the food. SO MUCH FOOD! And it was TERRIFIC! For starters we got the artichoke hummus. It sounded a bit weird, but all it was was regular hummus with 4 artichoke hearts that were crispy. The artichoke hearts were crisp, but moist, and I could have kept eating those all day. It comes with 1 pita bread. The server told us to order another and we did, turns out we needed it as the pita breads were quite small ($3 +). Sure only 3 bucks, but nickel and dime if you are spending $14 on an app... For mains I got the filet medium rare with a side of regular potatoes. My partner got the salmon skewer with a side of asparagus. Both the dishes were cooked perfectly and they were familiar dishes with a slightly exotic touch to it. Must be the middle eastern part of the restaurant. The steak came with a ganache or accompaniments of middle eastern sides. Can't recall what they were but they were great when I dipped my potatoes in them. It was sour, tart, acidic, kind of like middle eastern soy sauce. The server recommended it to us and we got it. The salmon skewer came with 5 decent sized pieces on it. Great for a small eater or someone who doesn't want their own meal. It too was delicious and had light touches of sauce or smoke on it. The asparagus is a favorite. It was cooked as usual, typical steak side and both me and my partner enjoyed it! For dessert, as it was my partners birthday the server comped the pound cake. While it was delicious, it was definitely the letdown of the meal. It was way too sweet including the layer of cream that it was doused with. The sweat cream wasn't necessary as the pound cake was incredibly sweet itself. Also, the pound cake wasn't soft like normal cake. It was quite dry once you peeled away the creme layer up top. I definitely should have gone with the Chocolate Ganache Tart. But their mess up worked in their favor. I'm definitely coming back for another meal at Flint!

Upstairs at Flint is just as AMAZING as inside the restaurant! The food is STILL on 1000% DELISC!…read morethe Service is PERFECT as always! and the ambiance is STELLAR! A beautiful view of the Camelback Mountains. We had a reservation but decided on sitting upstairs, instead. I love that the hostess' are very nice about giving you the options. I have been going to this restaurant since 2018 for business lunches, nice dinners, a company Christmas party-Upstairs. iI is my go to and I highly recommend Flint to others.

Such a unique experience, great food, architecture, flamenco dancing all within Old Town…read moreScottsdale. Marvel at the extremely old, wax dripped sculptured candle at the entrance. I will say early on, this venue is not intimate, not quiet, it can ve extremely noisey to the point that you can't hear the servers when the Flamenco dancers are on. Tables seem very close to eachother... so its not a place to go for a quiet date to get to know someone. Or if someone in your party can't tolerate busyness, noise... but dont let that put you off. You're treated to a great night pf food, live performances and a uniquely styled restaurant. Favorites here are the flavourful char grilled octopus appetiser and of course the Paella. Brimming with moistness colour and flavour, if theres anywhere in Scottsdale to order & experience Spanish Paella; whilst sitting in a Spanish styled restaurant listening to live music and flamenco dancing.... this is it!

Live flamenco dancing! Live music and delicious food!!…read more By far exceeded my expectations and would definitely go back soon!! Their pork chops in chimichurri sauce was phenomenal! The female waitress was so lovely and she made our first time experience memorable! I'll definitely be going back soon!! I loved it It is a bit pricey though so it's nice for a special celebration

Super friendly. Good menu with variety. Good beer selection as well…read more From out of town...a nice gem to be found.

Having never been here and making jokes about this place haphazardly everytime I have driven past…read moreit the last 10 years I've lived in this neighborhood I was invited to a family dinner.... So here we go. I've never even looked at the menu even in anticipation of this dinner. Was ready to be taken back to 1997. I was at goodwill the day before and came very close to purchasing a shirt just for the occasion (a full print button up bowling shirt with what looked like the art you'd find inside a coffee shop on a friends episode) but I refrained. Make no mistake I still dressed like an old guy. Food was good; but after scanning the Instagram.... How is there not a single picture of the veggie plate? Easily one of the most aesthetic and hearty veggie plates I've ever seen. Absolutely deserves some attention. Men's Bathrooms was tight and I was jump scared TWICE by grandpas because of the way the door opens. #winedown Wednesdays. #dropped my pickle chip on the ground. Will be back for more research and observation.

As a person who eats out a LOT, I can tell you Persepshen is in a very rare air. The food is…read moreinventive way beyond good, it is freaking awesome. Take the Fried Zuchinni. Trust me, this is not some deep fried chain restaurant stuff, if is truly amazing. The beet salad was literally the best I ever ate, insane variety of beets, and orgasmic. The ossobucco over risotto, (and lots of other fine tuned amazing ingredients) is so good, I did not want to share. The seasonal tomotoe board was a sight for your eyes, Stunning. Desserts are crazy good twists on old classics.

We dined here as a party of four on a Sunday evening (the first guests seated at 5:00 p.m.). Given…read morethe glowing reviews, beautiful Instagram presence, and higher price point, we walked in with high expectations. Three of the four of us cook regularly and host dinners, so we all pay attention to food, service, and the overall dining experience--though we each have very different tastes. Interestingly, we all left with about the same impression. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The décor is warm, inviting, and immediately makes you feel like you're in for something special. Our server was attentive throughout the meal, although there were a few service hiccups that affected the experience. We started with cocktails. All of them were good, but each seemed just slightly out of balance. I ordered the OG Margarita on our server's recommendation, and while I'm admittedly picky about margaritas, this one was noticeably too sweet. The seasonal menu sounded exciting, especially since they emphasize using fresh, in-season ingredients. Our server insisted on us trying the Tomato Board. At $40, which was the most expensive appetizer on the menu, we expected something very memorable. It featured several varieties of tomatoes (including a surprisingly delicious pickled green tomato), a light and airy whipped mozzarella, and a single long piece of focaccia. Everything tasted fresh, and the whipped mozzarella was the standout--we'd never had anything quite like it. Unfortunately, with only one piece of bread, we had to order another just so everyone could enjoy it. Good? Absolutely. Worth $40? None of us thought so. We also ordered the escargot, which was delicious, though it's hard to describe five pieces as "family style." For our entrees, we ordered the burger, the sausage with potato latke, and what we thought was the lamb and mussels special. At first we were going to order the pork belly noodles instead of the sausage, but our server thought it would be too many noodle dishes, so we happily took his recommendation to get the sausage. Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication, and the pork belly noodles were brought instead of the special we were most excited to try. When we pointed it out, he acknowledged the mistake but he wasn't quick to offer a resolution, which left us in an awkward spot where we just decided to keep it. Ironically, the pork belly noodles ended up being our least favorite dish. The pork belly was overly chewy and quite salty, while the noodles were bland and seemed just slightly undercooked. The fresh mint was a nice touch, but it wasn't enough to save the dish. The sausage with potato latke, yogurt sauce, and pickled red cabbage was surprisingly excellent. The flavors were balanced, the portion size was generous, and it ended up being one of our favorites. The true star of the evening, though, was the burger. We split it four ways, and every single one of us commented on how good it was. Perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, topped with melty Gorgonzola and a vanilla bean jam that married beautifully together. We used every last bite of the warm bun to soak up what was left. Overall, we'd give the food about a 7/10. Here's what took an otherwise 4/5 star experience down to a 3. The air conditioning wasn't working on a 115-degree day. But I'm not lowering my rating because mechanical issues happen. At first it wasn't noticeable because it was still cooler than outside, but as dinner went on we were all visibly uncomfortable, passing around my hand fan. Only then did our server mention that the A/C had been out. You come here for an experience and if you know upfront a patrons experience will be affected you are under obligation to tell them but no one mentioned it when we arrived or made any effort to acknowledge the inconvenience or tried to make up for our discomfort in any way. Persephen clearly has talent in the kitchen and a beautiful space, but when you position yourself as a premium dining experience, every detail matters. We enjoyed parts of the meal, especially the burger, but overall the experience didn't quite live up to the hype. For us, 3 out of 5 stars feels like a fair rating.

Very good execution of technique and flavor... All the…read moreplates with great taste. They are portions of tapas which makes it very comfortable.

Went for our birthday and had a great time with family. Reminded us of how our honeymoon in Spain…read more Kind and fast service.

Very much enjoyed this experience and food!…read more Ambience - lovey decor, lots of brick wall, older decor Service - very attentive. We came in around 4 PM on a Sunday, got quickly seated, handed menus, water, etc. Food - overall very tasty. We were first served with warm up garlic bread, rolls, it was a pleasant surprise. The assorted tempura was light and crunchy. The gyoza had a crunchy outside, packed with flavor in the inside. The Hakata ramen is very flavorful (not to mention, very affordable these days). The tantanmen wasn't our favorite, I'll be honest. It kind of tasted more of a Sriracha flavor. Portions are pretty big, standard. Most places I can only eat half, and save the rest for lunch the next day. The desserts were delicious, I believe they were $4.95 each? The strawberry cake kind of reminded me of 85 bakery (if you're from California), but the flan was my favorite. The staff and other patrons have spoken in Japanese, it made me feel like I was in Japan again! Very memorable experience, will return again!

The vibes in here are so cute! This was such a fun restaurant to stop at. They even have a little…read morebakery case with yummy treats you can take home. The food was made fresh and delicious! The service was so kind and we really enjoyed our dishes. If you're able to give this place a try do it!