Bad old fashion, over priced menu. Overall a bad experience. Not sure how one can ruine and old fashion but they found a way.

This place is a classic. This is the kind of place that you go to when you want to impress a woman or if you're planning on getting married. I've met a lot of women that this is their favorite restaurant. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is very unique I would strongly recommend Enjoy. read more

Another great hotel restaurant, seems like Phoenix gets this right. They are located in the Royal Palms hotel and restaurant, which is one of the most beautiful places that I've been. I'd recommend checking this place out. The brunch was my first time trying, for the money you get a lot and it doesn't resemble a college cafeteria like some places do. It's pretty high end stuff with fresh seafood, pasty, cured meats, and some traditional favorites. I highly recommend trying the brunch. The other meals were great, we tried regular breakfast, lunch, and the late night offerings and found everything to be delicious. read more

Most of the time the resort restaurant is expensive and okay tasting. While the prices for here at resort level, you can get away with some credit towards breakfast as a Globalist Hyatt member. The breakfast has a good selection of some savory and sweet items. The plus here is everything is a la carte and freshly made, even some condiments like their jam. We came late for breakfast one day and it became the timing for the weekend brunch. We are glad we missed out on breakfast because the brunch was phenomenal. For $60 per person, you can get 1 starter, 1 main dish, 1 mimosa, savory buffet, and dessert buffet. Let me tell you, the savory buffet has some great items like crab and shrimp. If you are a seafood fan, you will get more than your money's worth. read more

Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Was concerned when inside was empty, but outside was busy. Expensive but worth it. Great place for dinner or a special occasion read more

What a gem hidden in Scottsdale, I came here with a company group/Dinner function, and note that we were not seated in the main restaurant but in a small conference room next door (or could be their private dining area) called Estrella. Our menu was set as we were a group of 30-or more, that included the Garden Vegetable Salad, Corn fed Filet Mignon, handmade Forest Mushroom Lasagna and a Sherry Braised Mary's half chicken. and for Dessert, we all had Creme Brulee. Let me start by saying that Service at the event was exceptional, the servers were on top of things and we were well taken care of. Salad came out, and it was tasty, nothing over the top but and lacked a little bit more haloumi cheese. The creme brulee was good a swell, and i liked the small cookie surprise with some citric fruit (i think it was mandarin) on the side of the plate. As for my main dish, I ordered the mushroom lasagna and this dish looked a little strange at first, definitely not your typical lasagna. Layers of dough not in an orderly fashion put on top of one another and the whole dish had loads of different types of mushroom. It probably was 3-5 different mushroom flavors that hit my palate. It was filling, tasty and out of this world. the little spinach bed under the dish was great as well. Overall, the experience and service get top points, The Lasagna gets top points as well, desert and salad were great sating but nothing exceptional or surprising. Would like to come back here again and eat at the main restaurant and try other things. read more

T. Cook's is a beautiful restaurant hidden inside the Royal Palms Resort. The atmosphere is intimate and romantic - there was even a wedding reception while I was there for dinner! I also appreciated that the staff was friendly and eager to give us the best service possible. On the savory side of the meal, I had the short rib (à la carte) with the whipped potatoes, and I was very pleased with my choices. The short rib was extremely tender and fell apart easily with a fork (my favorite part of any tasty short rib). I also enjoyed the whipped potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts. For dessert, we had a sampling of 3 desserts (I came here with my parents so these weren't all for me, unfortunately). My favorite was the Peach Bread Pudding, which was the seasonal at the time. The bread pudding was moist and super rich in flavor, but the peaches lightened it up nicely. I also enjoyed the Crema Catalina creme brûlée, though it was a little toooo heavy on the citrus for me to finish. Finally, the Mocha Torte was beautifully presented, but also a little too decadent and chocolate-heavy for me. Or maybe the Old Fashioned Bread Pudding had already won me over. Either way, I would recommend T. Cook's for a nice dinner out, and take some time to explore the resort grounds while you're there! read more

One of the most romantic restaurant settings I've seen. The tile, flowers, trees, fountain, and fireplace.... oh my. It was lit up at night when I dined outside a week before Christmas. So stunning. The complimentary pesto and focaccia bread was magnificent. Save room just for this! The one appetizer that stood out was the scallops with butternut squash. Excellent texture contrast and just the right amount of acidity. The rest of the food was good. The pulpo was a bit rubbery, though. The chicken entree was filling. The chicken was moist and the jus was well flavored. My dining mate got a fig drink- it was very smooth. It's a good choice! Go for the ambiance and enjoy some drinks and appetizers. read more

I would've given this restaurant five stars but the quality of the food for what it cost was not five stars the staff I give five stars the customer service was amazing I wish I could've given the restaurant five stars just based on the staff the food took forever to come out and when it did come out it was warm like it had been sitting there for a little bit it wasn't horrible but for the cost per plate. another gripe was we brought our own birthday cake after I had called to ask if it was OK they never mentioned that they would have to charge five dollars per slice us serving ourselves bringing our own plates and forks. read more

Surprised and delighted by the events at this beautiful location. Chef Lee Hillson is a draw to this uniquely appointed space. We were spoiled beyond our imagination during restaurant week. The service was timely and the food perfect. Definitely will be back! read more

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Loved this restaurant! The hotel is beautiful and the restaurant is no different. We truly enjoyed dining here for dinner. Everyone loved what they ordered and the service was great. From the mussels to the salads to the fish and to the meat, we had absolutely no complaints! It was all delicious!! read more

What a huge disappointment I had a buddy that works here Beers Ago and he always talks about how great the food was that must have been then now it sucks start off with the hummus which was pretty good so is getting excited about the food order the cheese plate nothing special some blue cheese some hard cheeses not very good at the octopus as well way over cooked pretty damn gross only had half of a arm couldn't finish it I ordered the duck for my entree came out at room temperature or maybe a little less not good at all and the side that came with was burnt told the waiter about that but he did nothing finish the meal off with the cream Catalina which is decent but wouldn't get it again overall service with mediocre waiter is kind of just they're doing another job no personality couldn't really explain anything probably won't go back read more

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Delightful & romantic restaurant nestled in the Royal Palms. We enjoyed a lovely anniversary dinner for two on their back patio in sight of camelback mountain. Server was super nice, attentive, and knew the cuisine well. Appetizer of charred Spanish octopus was a standout, and the mussels were delicious. We split the seafood paella, which was quite generous. Among the best we've had in a restaurant. A la carte sides of braised carrots and foraged mushrooms (= chef's choice) were excellent. Since we ate a tad late we got to chat with the server, which was great, and the meal ended with a surprise complimentary dessert of assorted sweets including a macaron, truffle, chocolate strawberries, cheesecake pop & tiramisu creme in a small cup. We left happy and strolled the grounds of the mission style resort. Really a magical evening. read more

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This restaurant made and confirmed a reservation for me at 6:45 PM and then two hours later decides to leave a voicemail for me saying that they could no longer accommodate my party so if you make a reservation with him be prepared for them to renege. If their food and service is anything like their customer service for booking reservations don't expect very much from them. read more

My family made a reservation for Thanksgiving dinner in early October. Now, just over a week away from the big day, T Cooks cancelled our reservation, explaining that they'd "overbooked the restaurant," and that it was "totally our fault." Under normal circumstances, this wouldn't be that big of a deal because there are other places to get reservations, but for a few days a year, like Thanksgiving, that's not the case. What's more frustrating is that they wanted a credit card to hold the reservation. So if we didn't hold up our end of the bargain, they would have charged us, but there's nothing stopping them from cancelling ours. read more

The ambience of T Cook's really couldn't be any better. I just visited for breakfast. The service is both friendly and efficient and it's a great setting to have a business or personal discussion (in other words, not too loud). I've ordered a few things from their breakfast menu and have always been pleased. The portions are generous and the ingredients seem fresh. Most recently, I ordered the egg-white dish with spinach and feta. It was a bit heavy on the feta but to each his own, I didn't have to eat what I didn't want. They also put some complimentary muffins on the table which is a nice touch. The reason that I give four stars is because it is just too expensive. I get that it's resort season in Phoenix and if it was my restaurant, I might be charging the same. $5 for a cup of drip coffee is ridiculous. My colleague and I had two cups of coffee, an egg white frittata, and plain yogurt with berries - $45. Really? read more

Jared M (who some of you may know by Gabi K's fiance): I've gotta take you to my favorite restaurant tonight at The Royal Palms Resort. They have this amazing $50 tortellini deal Me: $50 for tortellini? That is so not a deal! I later found out that the tortellini is stuffed with lobster AND the $50 includes an appetizer and dessert...so I guess it is a deal! Jared and Gabi apparently come here often because they knew all the bartenders by name. We made ourselves at home at the bar and got ready for my 20th meal in Phoenix...and I had only been in town for 2 days at this point. And this would be why I went on weightwatchers the second I returned to chicago. While I was tempted to try this "tortellini deal" I decided to go with the scallops instead, which came with shrimp mac and cheese. Shrimp! Mac & cheese! My 2 favorites...lovely combo!! No appetizer for me, but I did a pretty good job of eating the loaf of bread they put in front of us. Jared was nice enough to share a bite of his crabcake with me...delicious! I ate up all my mac & cheese first (of course) and then it was time for the scallops. By this point I was pretty full, but they were too good not to eat so managed to eat 2 of the 3 perfectly cooked scallops. And then I also managed to make room for creme brulee cheesecake for dessert...mmmmm. This is so worth breaking any diet for. All this delicious food while enjoying the lovely tunes coming from the piano next to the bar. I can see why Gabi and Jared are regulars! read more

Seeing that my last review was in August 2007, it's time for an update. I've been back to the T. Cooks bar/lounge at the Royal Palms more times than I can count on my hands. I even had a surprise party for my fiance there a while back... Keep in mind that every single time I've been there, I've eaten and/or drank in the bar - not in the restaurant... it's always fun and entertaining, and Jason, Jeremy, and Salso take great care of us. T. Cooks recently changed their menu, and wow... I had an amazing entree last night of beef short rib served with a carrot risotto cake. The beef was fall off the bone amazing and I finished off my meal with very little help from an eager fiance. I did also enjoyed a bite of his lobster ravioli... buttery and just the right texture, it melted in my mouth as well. Great wine, food, and ambiance - you cannot go wrong at T Cooks / Royal Palms! read more

At half the price I could be persuaded to give it 3 stars. Service was good, atmosphere was a little dark but ok. I ordered a beef tenderloin (which I will try to attach pictures of) that was cut in half some time before I got it. It's juice then ran all over the plate. Not sure why you would cut a piece of meat like that. It also had no seasoning on the meat at all. The menu said that it came with potatoes, I found 1. The pepper sauce that there was just a hint of was ok, but there needed to be more. The vegetables looked like they died under a salamander. At 40$ I expected a little more. Then for desert I saw a red velvet cake with candied beets (will attach a picture of menu item) WHY DO THAT?!?! If asked to go again I will skip it. read more

T. Cook's - Beef tenderloin cut sometime before I got it - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The ultimate Bloody Mary is incredible. Shrimp, crab claw, bacon, pepper and celery. A meal unto itself. Worth going to brunch at T Cook's just to get the ultimate Bloody Mary. The staff is extremely attentive and the Royal Palms hotel has beautiful grounds. read more

There's been a long search far and wide for a Phoenix area breakfast brunch, and this was one of the places we've been eyeing for awhile. We figured anything that includes crab and shrimp on their menu had to be a pretty legit buffet, especially when you just dropped $500 to stay the night at Royal Palms Resort. There are several options for the buffet. It starts at 10am. The website said that for $33 a person you get the buffet which included the seafood, omelet station, assorted pastas, salads, and desserts. I honestly thought there would be a meat carving station, but Alas! There was not. If you get Buffet Option 2, you can have the buffet for $23 PLUS the price of a regular entree item. The waiter explained this to me 3 times. Possibly even 4 times...Almost to the point, where I wanted to say, "OKAY! OKAY! I GET IT!!!" He sensed my frustration and said that there had been misunderstandings before and he just wanted to make it clear. I understand too... my hubby were wearing workout type clothes since we had stayed the night on a whim and should've brought nicer attire for this brunch I guess... Regardless, my hubby did Option 1, the regular buffet, while I did Option 2 that was the buffet PLUS an entree. The item that made Option 2 worth it to me was the Red Velvet French Toast. I absolutely adored this dish. Of course, it was sweet as sweet can be. The chocolate and maple syrup that came with this French Toast just made it "all the more decadent." Had I known that I'd love this dish so much, I would've gotten Breakfast Option #3... Entree only. The buffet itself was okay. Things I thoroughly enjoyed: Mini flatbread pizza margheritta type slices drizzled with a Balsamic? vinegarette. Buffalo chicken, blue cheese, and celery salad. Very clever take on football appetizer on the day of the Superbowl, the morning we ate there! Omelet Station - overall pretty good. But even though the menu bragged Prosciutto as one of the omelet items - it was not available, so I went for ham... Panna Cotta dessert - rich and perfect texture Tiramisu - good stuff Pistachio dessert - it wasn't a cake but it wasn't a mousse either. It was hard to explain but perfection in every way! We did not like the crab and shrimp station. The crab and shrimp had no flavor whatsoever, not even a seafood one. I might as well have been eating lumpy ice. Maybe that was the flavor? Freezer burn perhaps? I didn't even eat the shrimp ceviche either, because it seemed like the same crab and shrimp served plain. Usually I love crab and shrimp. There's a crab and seafood buffet in Portland, Oregon called Salty's that practically killed me because I swear I've eaten nearly 4-5lbs in crab alone, so trust me! I am not that picky about crab and shrimp. We were just so sad that it was so plain, especially at a 4 1/2-5 star resort. read more

This is always a fabulous dining experience..from the minute you drive up the beautiful drive looking at the mountains and lovely landscaping, surrounded by the towering palms..you just know it is going to be a great experience. It never disappoints. The food is 5 star for sure, the service 4.5 and the ambiance of the whole place is just a 10 plus. Have a drink in the beautiful bar and then either eat in the beautifully appointed dining room, or if weather allows, outside on the patio or surrounding tables outside. Walk around the grounds and see this lovely oasis. Don't miss this gem! read more

Tucked away inside the Royal Palms Resort, this restaurant is a favorite place of mine for lunch. I meet clients here often because it offers a high quality experience in an upscale setting, perfect for getting business done. I usually valet park at the front drive and it's a short walk to the restaurant. My go to item on the lunch menu is the T-Cook's Burger, $14. The Burger is tasty and filling....large portion. Most impressive though is the service. They really take good care of you here....lunch service feels like dinner service, top notch. As long as my clients continue to enjoy this place, I will keep coming back. Return Factor - 100% read more

T. Cook's - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great atmosphere inside this beautiful restaurant. Super fun patio in both front and back. Our service was exceptional. Food was brand new (the menu that is) and was really innovative. Highly recommend the seafood appetizer served on hot stone. read more

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What a pretty dining room!! Not a huge wine menu but definitely great wines to pick from. The bread with fresh pesto for starters is to die for. Our salad and charcuterie plate was great. Both meals-beef tenderloin and salmon were great. It wasn't over the top amazing but it was consistent and very good!! read more

T. Cook's - Salmon and risotto. - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

5 stars for the food and service. Both were excellent. Lamb chops were amazing. Mussels were delicious. The outdoor patio has a lovely ambience. Minus 1 star for the wine list, which was ridiculously overpriced. The wines by the glass and bottles were priced at 3.125x what you can buy them for retail. In Arizona, where you are not allowed to bring in your own wine, the markup should be 2x max. Skip the olive oil cake; it is too dry. read more

Enjoyed T. Cooks for 2 days of brunch while staying at the Royal Palms for the weekend. They have both indoor and outdoor seating to accommodate your preference. The patios have misters if it is warm and ample shade as the weather continues to heat up. The menu is diverse and has both classic breakfast faire and some signature dishes. On day one we had avocado toast and eggs Benedict. Both were delicious, excellent flavor and ample portions. Day 2 comprised of pancakes and Belgium waffles. Both came with ripe berries and real maple syrup. I would definitely recommend brunch at T Cooks for a nice relaxing meal on you stay or bringing guests to experience a true historic AZ property. read more

Great food ... great service.... nice people working there .... but dining area needs an update! Pretty dull , tired looking .

Had a lovely Christmas Dinner at T. Cook's : ) As it was just the three of us this year we decided to go out for Christmas Dinner and we had a truly wonderful meal in a very pretty setting. For appetizers we had the lobster bisque with asparagus and caviar and the wild burgundy escargot with crisp brioche, lightly scrambled eggs, mushrooms and roasted garlic mascarpone cheese....both were delicious. For mains we tried the slow roasted lamb stuffed with feta, tomatoes and oregano on a bed of marinated tomatoes, roasted green peppers and fingerling potatoes as well as the glazed ham with Italian fennel sausage dressing, haricot vert, sweet potato gratin and cranberry relish....tastebud sensations! Once again we sat on the patio which was just perfect with Christmas day temps in the 70s. We had our beautiful newborn with us and when she got slightly fussy we were able to calm her down by walking through the gorgeous gardens and courtyards. She just loved all of the beautiful colors and smells : ) The staff were also wonderfully friendly and helpful. Highly recommend T. Cook's for any meal or event. read more

T. Cook's - View from our table - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Ambience is exquisite...service is impeccable...the food however was lacking...this is NOT the TCook's we've been enjoying for YEARS...the corn chowder was salty....the muscles were tasteless...the house pasta was done in a bland red sauce with some veggies thrown in...I don't mind paying for a great meal...but this was certainly NOT the case today. Carol B read more

We heard that the royal palms was having live music on Friday so we went and saw that there were no seats on the lawn available. So we went to T Cook's to see if we could get drinks and dinner there on the patio at a table we saw that was close enough to hear the music. The hostess was extremely dismissive and rude to us and didn't even seat us. She said that the patio is for "special occasions" and basically dismissed us. I have eaten at T Cook's several times and have never been treated so poorly. Thankfully, a staff member saw us on our way out leaving and offered to grab us chairs to place on the lawn for the live music. THAT is how service should be. You should not judge your patrons and encourage them to not want to dine at your restaurant by making excuses about why you can't seat them. Won't be returning. read more

Oh T Cook's, Let me count the ways - You made my dining experience amazing and then some. I had made reservations for five people to celebrate a birthday. Parking was valet so make sure you bring cash to tip. When I got there, my party was already seated and once you get into the gates of the Royal Palms, you almost feel like you are no where near Phoenix. It is such a beautiful resort. The ambiance is beautiful with traditional contemporary décor. Of course we took advantage of restaurant week specials and we all got to pick a three course dinner. First course - venison tartare with sea salt crackers. I've never had tartare before so I decided to try it. It had a real unique taste to it. The texture was wet and sticky and I was only able to eat a few bites. After that, it left this weird taste in my mouth so lucky for me, on to the second course. Second course - beef tenderloin cooked medium well. The beef was flavorful, tender, and fantastic. I've never realized how much I loved beef until that moment when I sunk my teeth into the first slice. I ate every single slice, crumb, and juice that was on that plate. I was full, but not full to not eat my third course - the dessert. Third course - chocolate peanut butter bar. It was amazing! The crunch, the chocolate, the peanut butter, the vanilla ice cream....wow. I wanted more! I really did and I realized I had to compose myself. The bill came and yikes, it was not a cheap dinner by any means (three course, wine, coffee, and tip = Avg $65/person). I am definitely sure I wouldn't come back if it wasn't restaurant week. After dinner, we took a walk around the courtyard and it was beautiful. Not only was my party impressed, but my stomach was too. read more

Mmmmmm, Mmmmm, Mmmmm...Never Fails... This place is UNBELIEVABLE for breakfast and Lunch (i have heard great things about dinner as well although i have yet to enjoy it). i have only been for lunch twice, but both times were fantastic. The first time i had the Burger (wonderful) and the second time i believe it was the Halibut (could have been Seabass) and was equally as delicious (i have posted a photo). What i really want to talk about is their Breakfast though...OMG-favorite spot in town. I am a huge eggs benny fan and they have this Mediterranean version that is out of this world. It's on Focaccia bread with prosciutto and this red bell pepper hollandaise sauce...SO GOOD (i have also included a photo of this dish). Also, try their green eggs and ham. :) Hope you all enjoy this place as much as i do!! Bon Appetit! read more

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Amazing service & food. Sasha was our waiter and he was very knowledgeable (great conversation, awesome recommendations for wine, foods, and dessert). An awesome meal in every way possible! read more

Just a quick follow up on my review of 5/1/21. Not even a peep from anyone connected to this establishment. Am surprised by the Silence

Came here tonight for date night with the hubby. It was so delicious !!! We were greeted by friendly smiling faces and sat outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather. We started out with the charcuterie board it was the perfect amount of cheese to meat ratio , They also bring you a complimentary bread with pesto that is very good. We ordered the Beef Short rib with Farro & the Wagu Sirloin with a lobsters risotto and asparagus. That for me was the star of the two dishes the meat was tender and cooked to perfection. Lastly we ended the night with the 7 layer Bananas cake with pecan ice cream. My only complaint would be for the size of cake they serve you it need at least 2-3 scoops of that delicious ice cream very heavy and rich we couldn't even finish it but was something I will be making a special trip for again in itself. This place is pricey but the food was very good nothing lacked in flavor or portion size. I hear they have a great brunch so will be doing that very soon with some girlfriends. The grounds are beautiful and I can't wait to return soon. read more

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Quite possibly the most exquisite gastronomical delight you will ever partake in. My wife and I went here for our anniversary, and it was our best. I highly recommend you call ahead and be very clear if you are planning on dining to celebrate a special occassion (particularly one that has to do with romance). I did, and I'm glad of it. This place is the cat's meow. I highly recommend the duck. The staff actually took it upon themselves to wish us a happy anniversary (and actually wrote it on our dessert plates!), and even took (and gave us) a souvenir picture to remember the evening. Ambience and service is amazing. read more

Horrible. The reservations were wrong and the hostess tried her best to force us to sit outside in 45 degree weather at night. Then the food didn't arrive after two hours. We cancelled and left (giving the waiter a tip). On the way home we received a call from a young woman claiming to be the manager. After the obligatory "I'm so sorry" rehearsed sentence, we asked how she could allow such bad service and why she did nothing about it while we were there. There was crickets on her bed for 2-3 minutes and the call was disconnected. Complete incompetence. Have been 50 times before and it's been good - especially the bar. They've apparently hired some entitled, sloppy people who have no understanding of operating a business. read more

So my two stars are for the food I had. It was delicious! However, the service was unbearable terrible. Our waitress was massively inattentive, made excuses for everything (not taking our order for 30+ minutes, never checking on us, not asking if we need drink refills when our glasses were empty for a good amount of time, my friends steak being way under cooked, requests me made not be executed). Everything was just frustrating and ruined the entire experience. Not to mention it was my friends birthday and she knew and never checked on her throughout the night. Not sure if the food is worth dealing with such terrible service.... read more

"Would you prefer to dine indoors or outdoors today?" Answering "Outdoors,thank you" was our second good decision of the day to that point. The first was choosing T. Cook's for lunch. Located in the Royal Palms Hotel, which is understated and wonderful (no need to scream "FIRST CLASS" when it is best communicated in whisper as is here) our experience at T. Cook's was what we expected it to be - lovely. From the garden setting to the table settings to the top notch service and delicious food, each piece provided just the right fit in the puzzle. We were fortunate to get in given we did not have reservations and arrived just at the tail end of what was the lunch rush. Yet the server was as attentive as if she had been waiting only for us all afternoon. While dinner can be very spendy, lunch at T. Cook's gives you a chance to soak up the experience and enjoy the food at a reasonable price. We recommend ordering from the combo optionsmenu at lunch providing an opportunity to sample a selection of wonderful soups, salads, sandwiches in "soup and..." or "salad and...", -you get the idea - for only $14.00. Plus the lunch dessert menu offers a sampling of three items for about $8 that we found the perfect sweet ending to be shared by two along with coffee. With so many restaurants to try and so little time and as infrequently as we get to the Phoenix area, we're not sure this will be a repeat spot for us, but we are so glad to have experienced T Cook's. Based on glowing reviews of food savvy friends who loved T. Cook's when they lived in Scottsdale for a few months, we were somewhat prepared to have our very high expectations not met...but our expectations were met and then some. Go! read more