Wait this can't be T Cooks who has gone through three or four chefs??. The menu is pretentious. Wait we are in Phoenix. The fish choices were exotic and small for the price. The lamb venison was average and the other fish was average. Had to ask for bread and when that was gone had to ask not offered another. The restaurant setting has always been when Fred first did and subsequent owner if one if the best. Wine was great. Desert seemed average. Time to sit back and ask myself for $100 a meal I should have gone elsewhere. Service was good. Big event on the grass. Must of taxed the kitchen.. read more

Wow wow wow the food was delicious.... started with the cheese platter each cheese was so tasty my favorite was the humboldt fog from cypress grove ....it was so smooth melted in your mouth like butter ....I got the ribeye with mushrooms on the side Mmmm the mushrooms were perfectly sautéed with herbs and butter ..... the steak had a great crust on it hubby had the bronzino fish he loved it ....dessert was butter croissant bread pudding warm and lovely not to sweet perfect meal .... read more

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As a rule, I avoid hotel restaurants. However, I am pleased to break my rule for T. Cook's at the Royal Palms Resort. Look no further than T. Cook's for the best place in Phoenix for a romantic dinner with your sweetie. This place is tops in terms of atmosphere. The grounds of the Royal Palms Resort are impeccable and the whole place has the vibe of a genteel estate you wish was handed down from generation to generation in your own family. This place oozes Old World/Spanish Colonial charm in a good way. Arrive a few minutes early and stroll the grounds before your dinner. Check out the courtyard and the reflecting pool. It's amazing to think that before this place underwent a multi-million dollar renovation, there was a pink heart-shaped pool on the grounds. The kitsch is gone and this grand dame has been returned to her 1920s grace. Given the spectacular setting, T. Cook's doesn't have to be as good as it is. The BF and I have enjoyed several fine meals at this restaurant. The decor of the restaurant is lovely, of course. Check out the palm tree that grows up through the roof. The room features colonial Spanish architecture, a vaulted ceiling and ubiquitous Old World elegance. The service is also graceful and relaxed. As for the food, the real surprise is the seafood is at T. Cook's. In fact, the very best seafood I have eaten in Phoenix has been at T. Cook's. I am always a sucker for lobster bisque and the version at T. Cook's is top notch. It's lush and silky and every bit as indulgent as lobster bisque should be. The scallops are also outstanding and perfectly prepared. I'm not one to order fish as my entree very often, but the BF and I have done that at T. Cook's with wonderful results. Try the seafood here, it's truly spectacular. T. Cook's is very proud of its fire-roasted specialties and the fireplace is gorgeous and really adds to the atmosphere. One time our waiter suggested we try the Mediterranean paella with the optional lobster tail and claw. This was the one main dish we would not order again. The paella tasted like it sat around partially cooked and then they just warmed it over the fire when we ordered it. I'd never order this dish again, but I would not let this stand in my way of coming back to T. Cook's, either. One time we tried the Cream Cheese Brulee because it's T. Cook's signature dessert. It's a caramel cheesecake and vanilla creme brulee served with fresh berries and guava sauce. Unfortunately, it was sickly, sickly sweet. I'm not a huge fan of creme brulee in general and this one didn't alter my opinion. However, other desserts were much better. Stop by the Lounge at T. Cook's for an after-dinner aperitif. The atmosphere is very cozy and this place is hopping many nights. T. Cook's also has the Delos Room for private dining. This would be a fabulous place for an intimate dinner with up to 12 friends. What a great place for a milestone birthday or anniversary celebration. read more

Not the T Cooks we use to know and love. I decided to take the family and two friends to T Cooks for the Thanksgiving Day brunch and it was a monumental disappointment! We've attended their normal Sunday brunch on several occasions and it has always been good, but for some reason, on this day, they really dropped the ball. We were seated on the patio and at the time of the reservation we were assured that if it rained they would be adequately prepared to accommodate us with indoor seating. Well, when it began to rain, they were not prepared, and in fact we were kind of ignored, even when we tracked down our server. Now see, the having to track down your server at The Royal Palms shouldn't even be in the same sentence, right?! Anyway, we dealt with the rain, it didn't last too long but the food in our plate was no longer edible after it had been substantially rained on. Ok, it's buffet so we can get more but that's hardly the point. In general our server seemed stressed, possibly overwhelmed (trying to give the benefit of the doubt) and as a result was not very attentive. We received cold coffee, lack of replacement silverware, etc... The buffet itself was very average with the exception of the crepe, waffle and omelet station; they were delicious. The mushroom soup was cold and sub par, the Caprese salad, stuffing and sweet potatoes flavorless, as were many other items. I have been in the service industry for almost 12 years, so it's not my style to complain but it was embarrassing especially because our guests know we frequent this establishment and couldn't help but ask "Why?" Oh, one more thing, on a side note: They add 18% gratuity to all checks regardless of the size of the party, and normally we would tip at least 20%. My guests found the automatic gratuity insulting for such an establishment...I would have to agree! I wanted to give 1 star but I'm giving 2 stars only because of the atmosphere of the resort. . read more

Whisk your date away into old colonial Spain, where Mediterranean breezes and flavors waft into your nostrils. The mood is set with dim lighting, siena and sunburnt vaulted ceilings, cozy fireplaces, and an elegant ambiance. Start your evening off in the lounge, with its posh leather couches, mahogany bar, antique lamps, and baby grand piano to set the mood. The menu of specialty cocktails will make any discerning carouser dance with delight. From the "Sweetheart" with chambord vodka, champagne, and chambord - to the "Rose Petal Infusion" with grey goose, strawberries, st. germaine elderflower, and a rose petal, your lovely lady will be swooning with ardour, or from the strong martinis. The mixologists here know their libations. Drinks are poured with the finest spirits and crafted with love, and you pay accordingly for an average of $14. However, do not let this dampen your spirits as Happy Hour is from 5p-7p, and reverse Happy Hour from 10p-midnight Sunday through Thursday. Appetizers are half price, featured drinks and wines by the glass for $6. So after your palate has been readied for the culinary splendour that is about to meet your lips, try one of the lounge's appetizers or wait until you are seated in the restaurant to be impressed. The lounge has an eclectic menu which features "Fruit De Mar" (tempura fried calamari, shrimp, and scallops), the very popular Belgian snack of "Mussels and Frites" (mussels dish served with a side of french fries), "Adana Kebabs" served with pita and yogurt, and even an American favorite, the short rib sandwhich. Average price is $12. Want to impress your date? Order the Chilled shellfish and bubbles entree right at the bar, as the piano man croons in the background. This delectable entree comes with maine lobster, king crab legs, jumbo shrimp, and oysters on the half shell, and is served with two glasses of house champagne, for a mere $55. Now if that isn't the perfect aphrodisiac... If dining solely in the restaurant, you will not be disappointed by the first class service, attention to detail, and the fine food that is so lovingly prepared by its chef. The meals are split up into courses, and I strongly suggest you do all three to fully explore the tempting Mediterranean treats that this restaurant has to offer. Start off with the "Burgundian Escargot" (with mushroom raviolis, roasted beets, watercress salad, and vegetable beurre rouge) or the phenomenal "Crab Cakes'" (with house-made chorizo, clams, and roasted clam puree). Not in the mood for seafood, but still enjoy good belly timber? Then try the duet of roasted bonemarrow and sauteed sweetbreads served with their housemade brioche and a horseradish infused orange marmelade. Now you are ready to clear your palate for your main course, something light to pique those tastebuds...the "lobster fennel bisque," or the unbelievably ambrosial "Pear Salad" with its gorgeous blending of spiced pecans and blue cheese on organic greens. If you are a devotee to food, then you have saved room for the main course. Choose from Chef Lee's Carbonara, (my personal favorite) with garlic cream, pancetta, prosciutto, and egg yolk. For Spanish fare, there is T. Cook's signature Paella, straight from the fireplace, or a sinful slow roasted lamb stuffed with feta. Many more seafoods and steaks grace this menu, for an average cost of $32. You will definitely expect to pay accordingly for the quality, flavor, and love that is put into these amazing dishes. A dining experience fit for the gods, sure to impress your date, and your palate. read more

Wow, great experience! T. Cook's restaurant located in the royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix is a beautiful place to wine and dine. Their colonial Spanish architecture with a Mediterranean flair is both elegant and romantic. The Resort and Restaurant are both decorated with hardwoods and cherry woods everywhere with and hand-painted Italian frescoes and beautiful floral arrangements throughout. The unfortunate thing about my visit, I was there for a business dinner... lol The service from start to finish was outstanding. The bar was fairly busy mixed with Resort guest and people like us just their to dine. The servers were very attentive and we got our food fairly fast considering the type of restaurant. The Sommelier was knowledgeable and eager to help us find the right wines to go with our meals. Excellent service all around. I started my dinning experience with a glass of Chardonnay and Pear and organic mixed green salad. It was good but I was expecting the pear to be grilled. For the entree I had a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon recommended by the Sommelier, to go with my New York Strip. I added a side of roasted brussel sprouts with duck confit which was outstanding! My steak was cooked extremely well and delicious. I did not have room for desert, but made room for a cup of coffee, which was very good as well. My next visit to T. Cooks I plan to bring my lovely bride and have the pan roasted halibut with herb potatoes and local veggies cooked in a red wine butter sauce, YUM!! It looked really good from across the table : ) I recommend T. Cooks the next time you are planning a nice dinner for two or with some good friends wanting to have a great evening together. Their wine selection is good and they have an Oktoberfest menu for you German Food fanatics. read more

T. Cook's is my favorite restaurant in AZ thus far. I really enjoy the spanish colonial architecture, gardens, water fountains, patio, and charming walk-ways and courtyard. The ambiance is extremely romantic and puts me in a calming, reflective mood. I can seriously see myself getting married @ the Royal Palms. I've read some of the reviews and I've always had great service here. I remembered one of my dates had asked for a romantic corner to seat at and not only did they give us a romantic corner, but the hostess came with a basket of fresh rose petals and placed them all over our table. My date must have seriously thought he was going to get laid that night by just that gesture alone, but was mistaken, lol. Anyways, I love the lobster bisque-not too salty and just creamy enough. I've enjoyed the Asian pear salad, too which is flavorful and has great texture. But if you're looking for one appetizer to try, definitely get the sauteed shrimp & calamari in an organic yellow tomato sauce Fra Diablo. My mouth just started watering. It's not breaded calamari so it's healthier and also tastes better (5 stars). As for the main course: -Pan roasted duck breast with spiced confit pave, sage gnocchi & roasted butternut squash is 3 stars. I'm not much of a duck person, but the roasted butternut squash was to die for and the duck was tender. -Wood roasted "Pulet Rouge" checkan with a rosemary polenta cake, asparagus and Swiss chard is 4 stars. Any meat prepared wood roasted gives it a twist in flavor, which I appreciate. I usually ask for asparagus steamed so I'm not sure how the Swiss chard is (gotta watch my figure). -I've tried their fish (they change their menus from time to time), nibbled on my date's plates and everything has been really good. I want to try one of their pasta dishes next time when I'm not dieting. The bar area is also super sexy, sleek and mysterious. They usually have a live piano player at night. I seriously could come here weekly for just the calamari and architecture-it's like you're in another world besides the AZ desert. It's become my escape to mini paradise. read more

I've been for an anniversary and for a rare "all the sisters are together" dinner - and both times the cost was utterly ridiculous, and I didn't regret a single penny. My recommendation is to recognize that the menu shifts in order to offer seasonal selections; and call ahead to find out what's on the chef's tasting menu. Get that, and if you don't like the sound of what's on it, wait a couple months and call back. Everything we've ever had here has been perfectly prepared, professionally presented in appropriate time frames, and utterly delicious. The tasting menu consistently offers a variety of tastes so that it's difficult to be at all disappointed. It's not someplace I would *ever* consider not planning for; it's a lot of money and it's not just dinner; it's a commitment to an evening where you just concentrate on the food and the company you keep. read more

Don't bother. Overpriced, immemorable food served by a creepy waiter. AND he didn't bother to tell me when I asked for water for the table that it would be $6 a bottle!!!! Yuck to the whole experience here. read more

Way over priced for the quality of food and service. Fell far short of expectations. Don't risk a special occasion here (like we did) - you'll be miserable. Never mind the fact that they screwed up our reservation and told us we were just "SOL" and the next best thing was sitting in the bar and next to the restroom (a far cry from the private room we reserved and confirmed). Never mind that the "manager," Christian, was completely condescending and misleading. (Pro tip: If you're willing to risk it and eat here, do not let him make your reservation.) Never mind the 45 minute wait when we were early for our reserved time and this restaurant's version of "making things right" (their exact words) was to offer champagne to a party of non-champagne drinkers, including 3 underage people. (Did I mention they sat these same underage people, including a 7 year old in the bar?) What really got us was the cold, so-so food after all of the issues we'd already experienced. The wait staff was equally so-so, which was disappointing since they included 20% gratuity for a large party. They offered incredibly weak compensation, but of course this was a wash. Guess we really were SOL. Save yourself the trouble and try any of the truly great restaurants in the area. read more

It was my father-in-law's birthday, one of those big milestone birthdays, and he chose to have the family take him to dinner at T Cook's. T Cook's is recommended a lot in the foodie blogs, often along with Kai and Binkley's. I haven't had dinner there in probably 10 years or more so was looking forward to trying their current menu. The wine list is awfully good and as you would expect, the prices reflect it, though I was able to get a very good reasonably priced bottle of Cab which would go well with the lamb I and a few others planned to order...which turned into 2 bottles. Here's where the experience started going off the rails. T Cook's has a pretty short entree menu. They ran out of the lamb, leaving only 8 other entrees to choose from. There were no specials. I asked the waitress for a recommendation and she suggested the pappardelle. What arrived looked nothing like the menu's description. Where were the morels? What are these peas doing in here? And I'm just an ignorant Phoenician, but this thick doughy slab bears no resemblance to any pappardelle I've ever had...or even pasta. The person sitting to my left, a cultured gentleman with impeccable manners, ordered it too saying it looked to be a dish that would say a lot about the chef. He politely dubbed it "interesting". The Birthday Boy deemed the cod watery. Being a fish, watery could be a virtue, but I don't think he meant it that way. The other meals were deemed good, but at these prices I would have expected at least one person at the table to be rolling their eyes in their head and moaning. Dessert was the point where I figured I may as well take out every dollar in my wallet and set them afire. At least I get some entertainment and warmth from the fire; not disappointment then embarrassment. The waitress eavesdropped on us to find out just how old our guest of honor was turning that day, a number I deliberately had not shared with the restaurant out of respect for the Birthday Boy who really didn't want to hear it. When it came time to sing Happy Birthday, there was a complimentary dessert placed in front of him with his age piped in large chocolate numbers on the plate for all to see. Ugh. Cringe. What other words can I insert here to convey the utter embarrassment? I am a dessert eater. Scratch that - I will eat my dessert and most of everyone else's at the table. No kidding. Not tonight. These desserts were the kind that are little bits of something I can't recognize all over the plate, but none of them satisfy my sweet tooth. Can't remember the last time I didn't like my dessert. Kind of made me want to cry. We and the Birthday Boy forced ourselves to have a good time in spite of everything. Then we forced ourselves to pay the $700 bill, along with the tip they forced onto it. read more

We went for a girl's lunch since we were there for the day for the spa. We were the only party i the restaurant on a Saturday. Must not be very busy during the summer. Once we arrived, the hostess notified us that the AC was on the fritz but they were kind enough to bring us over a large standing fan to cool us down. Some highlights: -The mussels were shared by our table and it had a great broth and we dipped the table bread in it. -Nice staff, they indulged us by taking a few pics of our crew -I ordered the tacos and they were good, not fried with a great sauce. I liked how it came on a little metal accordion holder so the tacos stayed upright and not soggy read more

Just a bland menu. Two types of fish, steaks, pork chop, saffron pasta. It is 5 star service yet food is no better than a strip mall chain. Disappointed from what it used to be. I had the Whole Roasted Loup De Mer. No flavor just a plain tasting white fish. I started with the Organic Corn Agnolotti which was very good. It is just three ravioli. The beet salad was ok, but I wouldn't get it again. I had the walnut ice cream with oatmeal tart. It was dry. I won't return with this menu. read more

Our dinner with some local friends was overall spectacular! I shared my husband's rib eye with mashed potatoes and green beans which was perfection! Also, serving size for my small appetite was perfect for us. Our friends had the lamb chops which they enjoyed without an offer of a taste and the bass without any offering of taste because it was so delicious! Best part of the experience was our discreet, charming server, Sasha. He was helpful, entertaining and made our visit extraordinary! I can only hope we return next year to get our wonderful sanctuary of healing and kindness. read more

The feel of this place is so luxurious, it's sooo serene. It is very popular on Saturday afternoon, as we made reservations...but then had to wait 30 minutes... After the 30 minutes, it took them 15 minutes to come to our table and ask us what we wanted(only after my brother told them we had not been waited on) HOWEVER...our drinks were compted and we were treated very well after that. The menu was great, everything was an art piece, but not pretentious. Plus, they had $6 wines. The salmon salad was fantastic and the portions were all very large, especially the burgers and the club sandwich. Obviously, it was not the restaurant's fault that they were busy(a very good thing) and they took the necessary actions to make it up to us. Very good restaurant all around. Also good people watching for out of towners :) read more

T. Cook's and I have a long history but T. doesn't know it. The first time I met him was over ten years ago when I was just making it in this town. I had reached my goal for my office and in celebration, I took some of my friends and biggest cheerleaders there to celebrate. T's food went right to my g-spot and I had an orgasmic reaction right there at the table. I saved T for special occassions. The next time I went was again for some celebratory occassion with some friends and once again, T's food went right to my g-spot and I had another orgasmic reaction. The third time, I've been spoiled so I was secretly rubbing my legs together under their pristine table linen in anticipation and didn't care who saw me as I licked every delectable morsel off of my plate and fingers, groaning with pleasure. With gloating praise of T., I got a group of friends together for a private dining experience at the Delano Room (min. $500 spending) for a holiday dinner this past Christmas. When making the reservation, the lady was a bit snubby which I can accept when I am anticipating another orgasmic experience. We gather for a evening of fine dining . . . except this time, T. had performance anxiety and failed me. First the waitress looked like she was overworked and coming into the Delano Room was an inconvinence to her because she has just way too many tables outside that were more important to her. When my dish came, it had been under the heat lamp for so long that it was completely shriveled that I could not tell what dish I had ordered. I gave her one look and without a word, she took the dish back and asked me if I would like to order another dish. Where my g-spot was left high and dry was when we got the bill, the antipasto dish that the waitress had recommended we ordered as a 3-person portion was a whopping $45 per plate. She had said that "some" additional amount would be added for a larger portion- she neglected to clarify that it would be a whopping 3x's the amount. And we had 2 plates of those . . . $90 for 2 antipasto plates?? So what was supposed to be my most savory experience with T. was completely anticlimatic and totally blemished my memory of him. I know T's popular so he'll have many suitors- just not this one. read more

This review would be for the lounge only. I found out they offer Taco Tuesday here and I was in like so fast. For $2 I got a tostada thing with shredded tenderloin that was oh so tender with a deep fried egg and some jalapeno sauce. the service was spot on, they have the most delicious iced tea ever, and it's a beautiful place. read more

Customer service here as in the whole of Royal Palms is nearly through the roof great, at times even bordering on obsequious. Service was not quite excellent, but it's really great. Had dinner here and ordered tasting menu ($40) and accompanying libations ($20). The tenderloin was pretty much the best tenderloin I've ever eaten. The beet salad was delicious and the cheesecake was thick and creamy. My bf had the antelope (!!) which he thought was great, cooked to perfection, tender and tasty.The accompanying drinks were interesting and fun, but I'm not a big drinker so I reached my limit pretty early. I don't know about y'all who are complaining about portion sizes, portions are normal-sized and VERY filling. If you're used to strapping on the feedbag at a buffet, then you may be disappointed, but the bf was happily full and I left STUFFED and quite happy. I highly recommend! read more

Heart Broken! Must admit, dinning out on Valentine's Day is a "rookie" mistake but thought we would be safe at T. Cooks. UGH They truly should include a $250 Gift Card with every meal to ensure patrons return back! OK, a pre-fix is acceptable but you need to add "tasting menu" if you are going to present (3) scallops for a entree! A 2" by 2" size portion of steak tare tare that tasted like warm hamburger pureed and (3) thimble sized oysters for your Rockefeller App. The Pre-Fix should have been priced at $45 TOTAL for the portions you presented. The sad thing is, we love your restaurant and have had the pleasure of dinning with you before and might again but for most, this was a 1st and LAST time experience. How do you sleep at night ripping people off this way when it might be the only meal they splurge on all year. Seriously, shame on you! read more

T. Cook's continues to be my go-to spot... with or without my fiance. It's like my home away from home. I feel comfortable going in for a drink or a bite to eat any night of the week. Let me be clear about one thing, however - I always sit at the bar! In addition to the regular menu items, the burger at T. Cooks is consistently amazing. This sizable delight is carnivore candy for the soul. Ten ounces of tenderloin burger with white cheddar cheese, bacon and Guiness tempura onion rings on a ciabatta bun with a grain mustard aioli. My mouth is watering just thinking about it right now. Anyone up for a burger? read more

Great looking property, restaurant ambience was incredible. The downside is that they sell cigars for outside smoking and you get a slight wiff of that as you dine. I have to try new and exotic things so I ordered the frog legs..... Tastes like chicken... Until you get towards the feet area and get a fishy taste... Probably won't order that again. The fish was OK, just OK kinda dry. I'm going back and give them another try because the place is so spectacular there has to be more to it. Maybe it was the frog legs that got me headed in the wrong direction.... You know what they say.... 'Starts bad, ends bad' read more

One of the most impressive spots in town. Lunch here is a luxury experience - the grounds are amazingly beautiful, and the menu surprisingly affordable. Try this for an inexpensive way to really impress a business client. For dinner they will take your shorts, though it is certainly worth it if you desire a truly memorable, elegant evening. Life is too short - try this restaurant soon! I have yet to stay here (Royal Palms hotel) - but it is definitely on my list of 1001 things to do before I expire. read more

Since moving to AZ we have gone to T. Cooks several times and each time it has been a lovely and delicious experience. It's my favorite place to go for brunch. It's pricey and it's not a huge Vegas style buffet but all items are high quality and delicious. Plus, you can order a la carte plus the buffet and the price is the same or just a bit higher than the buffet alone. I also enjoy the decor and ambiance. We went for dinner last night and oh my!!! It was outstanding! I knew what I was going to order ( I have an obsession with looking at menus online before hand) but they surprised me with a Farm to Table menu from Chef Lee. The "theme" was pork,yum! And to make it even better, 3 courses for $40. First course was pork belly with frisee greens and a poached egg. It was so goood!! A sprinkle of salt and pepper, crusty bread to scoop the egg and it was like breakfast :D Second course, braised pork filled ravioli with bacon, squash, pearl onions. It also had a bit of cheese (Brie?) on top. I loved every single bite of it! It was amazing, the sweetness of the squash, the salty bacon, creamy Brie and the perfectly cooked ravioli bursting with the braised pork was just heaven! Third course, goat cheese cheesecake with apple compote and caramel sauce. I'm not a huge fan of apple desserts but the compote was on the side. I never had goat cheese cheesecake before (surprising since goat cheese is one of my favorite foods:) and this was great, creamy, not as tart. A perfect ending! There was a nice lounge singer at the bar, which we were able to listen to while eating in the restaurant. Now that the weather is nice, dining on the patio was very enjoyable. I recommend T. Cooks without reservation. I'm already looking forward to my birthday brunch there! read more

Went for brunch and everything was amazing! Brunch includes a cocktail or coffee, an amazing buffet setup, tapas, and an entree finished with dessert. The service was exceptional and the meal was one of the best I've had in a long time! The scallops were made perfectly and the goat cheese bruschetta was delicious! I highly recommend read more

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

We went with another couple to celebrate a birthday - we have been before and were pleased but this time was not so good. One of the positives was the pesto with the focaccia - absolutely great - and the breadpudding and lemon tart were also wonderful....but that's about where it stops. we had the vegan pasta, clam pasta and short ribs. None were good - i had the vegan pasta - they would have been better off buying sauce from trader joes - there was absolutely no taste - it reminded be of spagetti-O's from my youth - and the meat balls appeared to be some kind of quinoa/broccoli thing that they were able to do with no taste and no texture. No one was happy with their food. The wait staff were eager but fairly incompetent - they didn't know about the menu - i was told the meat balls were "beyond beef" but they weren't and the biggest issue is that they brought us the wrong bottle of wine...which was $100 more than the one we ordered. I'm very disappointed and obviously came here to vent - but TCook's will never see me again read more

Please spend Tens of thousands of dollars on a better head chef because the hotel and property are 10/10 gorgeous but the food is just straight up bad. It was Friday night and that place looked like a retirement home with maybe 35% of the tables filled. Pay for a chef that can rebuild your menu to actually taste good and lower your prices on the drink menu because 15 for a cocktail at this place is laughable. While I know the prices are not quite comparable, most people need to drive past place like maple and ash and Toca Madera to justify eating at this restaurant, and I don't think I could ever make that justification again until the menu changes. To clarify, the food is cooked fine, it's hot, the chef is cooking what he's suppose to, the recipes are just no good. read more

*Happy Hour Review* (This is at the Mix Up Bar - and I will post there, too - but it seems many don't know it's separate from T. Cooks, so I am reviewing here.) Three words: Duck Confit Poutine - rich, delicious, large portion. The name says it all - and my pictures do not do it any justice! Three more words: Lobster Corn Dogs - small plate with only 3 pieces - but incredibly well prepared, delicious and hey - lobster for $5.00!?! Three more words: Half price bourbon! Two incredibly well crafted and incredibly generous Manhattans later, I was feeling no pain! One of the best parts of PHX is the under-appreciated happy hour deals at some of our best resorts. Especially this time of year - there are great values to be had, at incredible prices! Here's the Mix Up current specials menu: Daily - happy hour 4-7; $5.00 cocktails, beer, wine and lite bites. Tuesdays - Pizza & Punch $5 flatbreads, $6 signature punch cocktail of the day: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Women & Whiskey Wednesdays - 1/2 price ladies bourbon night: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Bourbon & Burgers Thursdays - $8 burger, 1/2 price bourbons: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. .Can't wait to go back! read more

T Cooks is my favorite Happy Hour in the area. For reals. I want to go there right now. My boyfriend and I somewhat arrived on accident one night, only to realize that I have been missing the best happy hour ever! We have been back many times since, and I try to recommend it to all my girlfriends. Its part of the Palm Hotel, so obviously its beautiful, elegant, comfortable and more. They have a lovely inside bar and live music sometimes too. But my favorite spot to sit is the beautiful outside patio, especially now, as the weather here is amazing. So they have super fancy smancy cocktail list, which is all 50% off during happy hour. They also have awesome discounted appetizers. We had the pretzel bites with cheese and grilled brie. But the best night to go is Monday night for Mustache Monday. They have even more discounted cocktails with names like "The Ron Burgundy and Fu-Manchu". Also - fake mustaches. So fun! Connie is awesome, she is super cute and has been our server a few times now. Always spot on with recommendations and even comped us a few drinks when the service was slow. Little did she know that I love T Cooks despite anything! read more

Normally, I would reserve 5 starts for something that I had been back to, but I'm not sure when I'll be back in Phoenix and the meal we had was really stellar. Courteous staff, relaxed for a formal place, and all of the food was delicious. read more

Beau and I Indulged a Friday evening here with a nicely paced meal of cod and duck/ pork belly. The latter was the chef's special and the tasty dish had nice presentation and a generous serving of duck. My order of the cod was ok; the white asparagus was too a la dente for my liking but the fish was cooked perfectly. We enjoyed a moderately priced bottle of red. Service was excellent. THEN we went to the lounge and swung to 3 sets of sassy jazz with Renee Patrick. Lounge is always great people watching and folks may have mused as we slowly, totally unwound to the music and jive. Thank you T Cooks for a musical evening, that is a routine offering with their weekend dining. Thank you Ms Patrick for the enormous set of lungs. read more

If you judge T. Cook's against restaurants in general, it probably deserves 5 stars, but if you judge it against what it purports to be, 4 is more accurate. T. Cook's is a resort-style fine dining establishment. The attentive valet parking, impressive entranceway, decor, and certainly the prices prove that. It falls into the class of gourmet fine dining in most respects, but I have long had a problem with the food being unimaginative and the flavor profiles being too simple -- take the arugula salad, for example, which had a strong dried cranberry flavor but nothing else. That said, T. Cooks has improved over the past few years and certainly has many good points. The food is very well prepared (the John Dory was excellent), the wait staff is certainly knowledgeable, and the restaurant is attractive and not too noisy. You won't have a bad experience here until the check arrives. Of course, you expected the check because you saw their menu (maybe even online before you arrived). But after finishing the meal, the net effect is "this could have been really great if only ..." Tip: before you go here, you might consider buying the Preferred Restaurants of Phoenix card. Sunday through Thursday (or early on weekends), this gives you two entrees for the price of one, saving you $30-$40, and the card costs less than twice that. Then you have a year to try about 30 other places. read more

Good American Restaurant at Royal palm Resort and spa in scottsdale, AZ. We have a good time here with very nice foods and Cocktail. Also we stay here too. Everything so good. If you come to scottsdale you have to stay here. read more

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Its hard not to love the Royal Palms setting, the gorgeous Mediteranean grounds, and the elegance of an evening at T. Cooks. We typically come a bit early for our reservation and walk the grounds to enjoy the texture of it all. It feels special to be there, and over the four times we've been, its pretty much lived up to or exceeded expectation three times. The last time we went however, was a rather surprising contrast to what we had come to expect. Having been used to exquisite and thoughtful service, as well as wonderfully prepared and presented food, we were not prepared for an evening of disappointment. Despite a dining room that was perhaps half-full when we were seated, the amount of time we waited to give our order, as well as the time between courses, seemed almost geologic. When entrees arrived, one was wrong and another had portions that were cold (not luke warm ... actually cold). We waited again hoping to ask for remedies, but we didn't see a member of the wait staff again for quite a while. Now, that said, when we did finally get the chance to raise our concerns, the dishes were quickly re-prepared and returned ... and the staff comp'd our bottle of wine for the evening and brought an incredible mulit-chocolate dessert huge enough for three to share with leftovers. So, although I was disappointed in the evening, I applaud T. Cooks efforts at repair. And I will definitely return; one off-night isn't enough to dissuade me. And that lobster bisque ... incredible. read more

My family and I ate at T Cook's on Christmas Day, Excited to spend the Day with family eating what we thought was to be a delectable delight! We ordered from the Fixed Menu. To our dismay: My steak was served cold, potatoes were cold completely not edible. My daughter's fish was very fishy tasting and smelly... Not edible. Instead of the Manager taking the dishes away and making sure we were not charged for the disgusting meal he comped our wine... Which was not any compensation for the meal we never had.. We've been going to the Royal Palms for 21 years. My husband and I were the first ones to get married when the remodeling was going on. The Property is a special place for us, but for the last couple of years T 'Cook's has been so disappointing. We thought with the new owners we would be pleasantly surprised. Not So.... Joni read more

Amazingly helpful and friendly staff, beautiful views of camelback mountain, delicious food and specialty cocktails that change with the seasons. read more

Unfortunately my go to place for special events was ruined last month. My wife and I went for our two year anniversary after spending her bday there for the last 5 years. Server was too busy and annoyed by our questions and conversation which is weird because he mentioned being a server at a restaurant for over twenty years. Long story short food was good but service made us rush to the patio for drinks. $250 tab, mainly drinks and left half our meals on the table. I was not going to review but close friends just went last night for a 50th bday and has the same experience. read more

Took my boyfriend and family here for Sunday brunch Ambiance of the place is impressive Brunch consists of a menu and a buffet The buffet is on the smaller side, but the quality of the items present were very good A few items available on the buffet were: Scones Pain du chocolat Some sort of egg fritatta with veggies King crab legs and claws Shrimpies Seafood gazpacho martinis Cheeses Smoked salmon Different pasta salads Then they had a dessert spread which was very impressive (alas, almost every item contained nuts, which I'm allergice too :( ) We all ordered items off of the menu, then piled the buffet on top of that So we had a LOT of food It was all very, very, very good. I gauge all buffets on the Bellagio buffet. So, on my Bellagio buffet rating system, this place gets 4 stars! (Bellagio is the only one that holds the 5 star rating in my meager mind) Ta da! Go there for brunch! read more

My fiance took me here to celebrate after he won a poker tournament. He wanted an intimate/romantic dinner to celebrate so we glamoured up thinking this was going to be a very dressy kind of place. We were wrong. Upon walking into the restaurant we felt very overdressed in my cocktail dress and he in his newly bought suit. Most of the people dining there were in summer shorts and polos. Looked more like they were dressed to go golfing! Regardless, we greatly enjoyed our romantic dinner. The lights in the dining area were dim and wasn't loud at all. It was the perfect intimate setting. We shared a pear salad and crab cake to start with. The salad left a little to be desired, but the crab cake was DELICIOUS! For the entree he had the beef tenderloin and I had the salmon. He won that choice! We shared the Raspberry Charlotte for desset. It was absolutely out of this world! Probably one of the best desserts I've ever had. The portion was huge, we could barely finish it between the two of us. The waiter was VERY attentive and friendly. He made great recommendations on food and wine (which paired perfectly with our meal) and we didnt feel rushed at all between courses. He cleared our plates diligently after we finished each meal and always carefully whipped our table before bringing out the next course. Best service we've ever had at a restaurant! After we finished our dinner we walked around in the courtyard for a bit. It was beautiful! The trees were decorated in lights and the fountains were on and lit which created a romantic setting for us two love birds. We'll definitely be back! read more

We ate here to celebrate our engagement during a weekend getaway to AZ. My fiance had coordinated with the restaurant beforehand to have rose petals and 2 glasses of champagne set for us before we arrived. The rose petals were fresh and a mix of red, yellow, and pink... beautiful colors! I ordered one of their fish dishes that came is a REALLY hot skillet, and I accidently burned my hand on the skillet. We saw one of the employees walking by, so we asked if he had anything for the burn, and he ran off looking for burn spray and bandaids. He was back in no time with everything I needed to treat the burn - amazing service! I THINK his name was Nick, but I can't remember. Good job, T Cooks! read more

Impeccable, memorable, 5 star service was our experience from every employee. Staff were warm and attentive; you imagine your at a friend's Estate and all the staff have been instructed to treat you royally, and we were. Food at T. Cook's honestly was for the price and everything considered a 3.5 which ends at a 4 star average because of the service. We did the $99 summer 3 course meal: I ordered a Cherry blossom cocktail $12. I was imagining this to come out in some hip glassware with some kind of cool cherry blossom fruit/flower flair, but no just a normal glass, kind of like you would get any average place. Wow the description of the cocktail had me thinking up something divine. Ok back on point,,, Bread: Served Warm, toasty (it better be, this is one of my pet-peeves, it must always be W/T. It was. Served with delicious, outstanding pesto. I ordered the crab cake for my 1st course and it was good;but it is contending with Crab cakes I've had in Maui at Mama's Fish house. Beach Vs Desert crabcake? It isn't a fair match but a definite honorable mention for desert contender. Regardless I've still got my Cheshire cat happy face on. 2nd course : Neiman Ranch Pork CHop with balsamic glaze. Excellent cut of meat ,tasted like steak, but for me the glaze was a little salty. This was accompanied by baby carrots & Potatoes Anna, my carrots were kind of hard I really had to pin them down to get a bite prepared. I was wishing I had Lorraine not Anna on the potato front; mine were kind of bland. Dessert : Chocolate truffle ganache cake,HOME RUN!! OUTSTANDING!!!!! Total Bill w tip included $175. Summary, Considering the overall value and we went here on a gift certificate I might feel compelled to remove a star if on our own dime/ dollar. but again customer service was outstanding so I think overall you pay for that and it did make for a special occasion, so verdict remains! I would love to come back for dessert anytime ] . The grounds are pristine!! It is a gem of a resort. read more