My husband and I enjoyed a nice dinner here to celebrate his birthday. The food was delicious, and the service was spectacular. We were even surprised with a birthday dessert to end the dinner. The resistant has a great ambiance! read more

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A friend and I had dinner here during a resort staycation, and T.Cook's restaurant was absolutely marvelous! My friend had the Branzino, I had the Short Rib Bourguignon. She loved the fish, but my short rib was one of the tastiest, tenderest, most DELICIOUS things I've eaten since I left France! Service from Rodrigo was friendly, charming, perfection ... and the dining room is a vast and lovely space with a live palm growing contentedly through the roof. Not as thrilled with the teenagers wearing tennis shoes and shorts in a formal dining room at 8 pm ... but that's our world these days. This restaurant remains a Valley gem!! Shoutout to their Food/Bev manager, Kay, for taking the time to connect with guests ... and remembering them the next day! read more

Came for our 15th anniversary! I LOVE their in-house ginger beer. It is a-ma-zing! The food was delicious as well! I highly recommend the crab fried rice while it is available. So good! The young man working valet even waited in the rain to open my car door since my husband was pulling the car around and it was pouring. He deserves some massive kudos and accolades for that! read more

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Great filet and fish! I used to come to T Cooks more frequently up to about 6 years ago (2019) - especially for Sunday brunch or for evening cocktails and live music. Never had a bad experience, just seemed a high price for what it was then. Well I just came off a great dinner with friends and I'm happy there is new management since I was last here. The service was excellent by Sasha and staff was excellent. The salads, fish, filets ordered were excellent as well. read more

Server was outstanding! The seating outside was incredible. There was a wedding going on so we got to enjoy the eight piece band during dinner. Simply a great dining experience. read more

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

I was visiting family while in town and they suggested we go here for one of my last nights before heading back home. I was definitely not disappointed of their suggestion because this restaurant really delivered and the meal was delicious. It has a nice southwestern motif on the inside and a slow pace to it but at the same time being upscale. I chose the bone marrow and escargot to start (bone marrow is one of my top favs) and it was velvety smooth and delicious. I then followed up with their house specialty the paella. I have been to Spain more than once and ate paella each day each time I was there as well as all over the United States and this ranks as some of the best I've ever had in the United States. I ate every bit of it and would go back just for that dish alone. Thanks again for a great meal read more

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The food at T Cook's was impeccable, which is good since dining options around the hotel are limited. Service was just right, too. The Caesar salad with a T Cook's spin of green goddess dressing created a delicious dish even my seafood-averse husband enjoyed! The cocktails were creative and fun, the entrees perfectly balanced and nicely portioned. Desserts were true standouts and not after-thoughts like you find at some restaurants. My only critique was the ambiance. We sat on the patio, the one facing the lawn, and a corporate event tear-down was taking place so it was a little loud and not super visually appealing. It's understandable, as they run a number of events, so be aware of that if it's important to you. Okay, one more critique: Add Washington state wines to your wine menu! As a Washingtonian I am biased, but we really do have some amazing wines being produced up here. read more

Incredible breakfast/brunch! I try to stay away from ordering Avocado Toast when I go out for brunch, but I just had to have it here, and I had absolutely no regret. The Avocado Toast here was one of the best I've ever had! The toast was packed with flavor from plenty of avocado, fluffy scrambled eggs, tomatoes, burrata, and greens - truly perfectly delicious! The bowl of fresh berries and fresh fruits were truly fresh and delicious. I loved that the fresh fruits included dragonfruit, which is rare to see! The Greek yogurt with berries is equally delicious, with all the same fresh berries from the Bowl of Berries with the Greek yogurt to add more flavor and to fill up your stomach a little more. I really appreciated that this restaurant uses Greek yogurt instead of regular / sweetened yogurt like many other restaurants. The entire meal felt very healthy and light while keeping us full, which I was happy about! Oh, the two eggs any style was definitely a filling meal, which is perfect for a day full of hikes. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I never got to try the dinner here, but I bet the dinner is incredible! read more

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Fourth or fifth time to T Cooks last night and this restaurant never disappoints us. Great for a special night out. My wife and I took three friends and everyone was thrilled with everything, from the cocktails, gem lettuce salad, beet salad, bread and entrees. Three had the scallop pasta, one had the short rib, and I had the pork Osso Bucco - each delicious and a generous serving. But the pork belly appetizer I had was the highlight for me.. And the Acadia Orange Cake was so beautiful and delicious - it was a showstopper! (The other two desserts were very nice as well.) read more

T Cook's - Creme caramel, s'mores cake and Acadia orange cake. - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Mouth watering food. Serene ambiance on the outdoor patio. A+ service. Worth a visit! read more

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A friend and I visited on a calm Friday evening. I arrived 15 minutes early and grabbed seats in the lounge area. It took a long while for someone to service me. I'm passing, a guy asked if someone had helped me. I stated no, but i was waiting on someone, so no biggy. He stated that he would grab drink menus and let a waitress know that I was ready to order. I asked for water as well. He returned promptly with the menus and waters, then stated that someone would be over soon. A young lady arrived a short time later and took my drink order; a cocktail. A longer period lapsed, no drink or waitress. My friend arrived. The first guy returned and asked if anyone had taken our order, I stated yes for me, but advised that my friend wanted a glass of wine. The guy noted the kind of wine and left. A short period later, he was back with three drinks- two cocktails and a glass of wine. He asked me if I ordered 2 drinks. I stated no, only one. The waitress came around for a well-check. We inquired about music and was advised that it would start soon in the bar area. We asked if we could move into the bar area. She accommodated with ease. The one-man band turned out to be amazing! The lighting was a bit bright. When asked if the lights could be dimmed, staff stated that normally they are, but the incorrect bulbs were installed and there was no way to dim them. Bummer. We ordered the charcuterie board, hummus, burrata, and a couple more drinks. It was all delicious! We drank, ate, danced, and enjoyed the music. Valet parking. Beautiful grounds! read more

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Went to celebrate a friend's birthday, I loved this place, their Courtyard is beautiful.

This is one of our favorite spots in town. 3 reasons: great food, outstanding customer service & beautiful romantic atmosphere.We've done several dinners including their Via Cappello (intimate lovers) dinners. If you want to impress that special someone, splurge for the Via Cappello where you'll get special corner just for the 2 of you. Food - always cooked to perfection. My fave is their Spanish Octopus. Hubby usually goes for their steak. Never had a bad meal so I don't think you can go wrong with any of the dish. Bourbon lovers - they have great selection of bourbons at fairly reasonable price, including some of the unicorns. Trust, my husband selects his restaurant based on their bourbon menu! I want to do special shout out to their staffs who always take good care of us. Sasha is our fave! I planned a special 'we are pregnant dinner' for the hubby and it couldn't turn out any better. Our waiter was excited for us and my husband ended up hugging him first before me!! Lol .....that's just to show you how passionate their staffs are. Atmosphere - there's not many other places that scream ROMANCE like the Royal Palms. read more

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Everything on the menu is fabulous. The service is great, the waiters know what they are talking about, and the menu is ever evolving.

Love the patio and service was attentive while not hovering. Nice experience and I'd eat here again.

There are so many things I could say about this place, but to make it short, in 1 sentence. "Thumbs up for best food, services, and atmosphere." read more

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Food was delicious. Staff was friendly. Ambiance was perfect for a quiet dinner for two. We stayed at the hotel so it was nice to walk over for dinner! read more

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I had an amazing Sunday evening dinner at this resort restaurant just last night. The valet was immediately present and parked my vehicle with a high degree of friendliness. Suggestion: Arrive early for a drink in the statue courtyard right outside the restaurant. My reservation was for 530 and I found all the tables in this amazing space already in use at 510. I made my way to the bar and ordered a Grey Goose and Soda with lime. It was prepared perfectly and presented in a cut crystal tall glass (very swanky). I was seated at a corner table affording me views of the large dining area and the several patio seating areas. I had spied on the menu and found a main course that suited me. When the server came I noticed an appetizer that sounded perfect. The fried octopus appetizer was perfectly prepared and served with corn on the cob. Visually the presentation was stunning and everything was delicious. For the main course I went with the Spaghetti dish which came with 4 large shrimp and a delectable bowl of perfectly al dente spaghetti in a sauce that was cheesy and mellow. I would have preferred a more tomato-y sauce with a bit of spicy kick but I get it that I'm not the only audience here. On the recommendation of my amazing server Tiffany, I had a glass of Quilt by Joe Wagner Cabernet Sauvignon. It was, as she suggested, nicely smooth and went quite well with my pasta dish. I would recommend T. Cook's highly for an amazingly beautiful environment and delicious food. My server, Tiffany, guided me through the meal with a perfect balance of attention and professionalism. read more

T Cook's....boy do u know how to make a customer feel special! Took my fiancé here for his birthday & we totally got the royal treatment! See pic below of his Royal Highness in his royal chair! Our meal was definitely good, but not the best ever. The wagyu beef hot stone was delicious and sinfully worth trying, but u pay a steep price of $23 for 3-4 very thinly cut small slices of beef. The lobster bisque was ok. It was a little on the salty side, so I ate the very small amount of lobster in it and left the rest of the soup for a happy drain somewhere. My branzino wasn't as flavorful as some of the fish I've had during my recent trip to Asia. I had a little piece of my fiancé's beef short rib and didn't particularly like the sweet flavor of the rib, but the rib was cooked to perfection! For our sides, the sauteed forest mushrooms were a hit, but the brussel sprouts were stale & just boring. God, I'm becoming one of THOSE critics! Forgive me!! My 4 star rating is mostly influenced by our exceptional service and T Cook's staff going above and beyond to fulfill a young man's dream of having his favorite bread pudding dessert brush the sides of his lips, then move towards the entirety of those soft luscious lips to end in a voracious gulp of pure bread pudding bliss! My fiancé didn't think he could ever enjoy bread pudding again, after being diagnosed with Celiac's, but T Cook's delivered a gluten-free bread pudding fitting of his royal Highness! Hats off to T Cook's chef and staff for making us feel like royalty!!! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious and the place was gorgeous. I had the huevos rancheros as suggested by my waiter (I want to say his name was Jeffrey and if that's the case he was so incredibly lovely) and they were incredible! read more

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Stay vacation at the Royal Palms / and, of course, meals at T Cook. Their breakfast was a lovely start to the day; we are looking forward to dinner read more

Valet was frustrating: Upon arriving there was no one at the valet. after sitting there for a minute I started driving around to the back where I saw the only parking lot with "Valet Only". Right when i saw the sign, a young man appeared and pointed me to the back of the parking lot and said to park over there. When parked, he directed me back to the front where I was waiting for the valet to begin with...so what is the point of the valet? When I left he couldn't figure out how to start my truck (no idea why). He handed me my keys and said sorry.. i paid him anyways. Food - I was excited about seeing what looked delicious on their Yelp Octopus. The picture I saw had two large portions. When it came out it was one very small piece cut into two, the one side that was the tip was burnt to a crisp and even the thicker side was no bigger then a dime around. Very disapointed but with the way things are now i let it slide and was excited for my main course. The server recommended braised short ribs, pork chop, and lamb chops. I told him I was very hungry for some protein and asked what the biggest piece of meat was. He looked a little concerned and told me to order the pork chop al la cart and to get a side if i was very hungry. When it came out, the pork chop was pretty good, but no larger than 9OZ. I don't care about price as much as I do quality and portions. This is not the place for me. I had to fill up on an entire side of mashed potatoes. Wine list was good at least. Server was good too. Beautiful views. Overall I was pretty let down at what they had to offer and how it all came out. I can spend the same amount and get something truly special somewhere else. I just was not WOW'd. Hopefully it was just an off night... read more

T Cook's - I had to get reallllly close for this photo. Very small portion - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Such a fantastic dinner, beginning to end! We were celebrating my daughter's birthday, and this is a great place to celebrate a special occasion. The mussels were my least favorite, the sausage and broth were fantastic; but some of the mussels were undercooked. Next the entrees. I ordered the lamp chops, which were cooked perfectly and we so delicious! I can't remember what the puree was, but OMG it was so tasty. Loved the dash of tang from the pomegranate seeds. So, so good! I snuck a taste of my daughters dishes too. The striped bass was fish perfection! The Mediterranean Paella was also really good. Finally, they brought my daughter a really great dessert sampler. This place is not cheap, but great for a special event. read more

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Stayed at the hotel here many times and the restaurant is fabulous! We had a wonderful meal, but the waiter, Sasha made our night! He never steered us wrong with the recommendations for wine, food and dessert, along with delightful conversation I had the Branzino and my daughter had the short rib rigatoni- I would highly recommend both. A perfect night out! read more

While I agree T Cooks is a place we all grew up with, coming with our parents and kids. I wonder do we still come here out of nostalgia? Or because we truly think this is a place better than any other in Scottsdale. While the food and service is still amazing, frankly the place is feeling 'old'. The furniture the patios, bar areas are all a bit worn. Could a renovation reinvigorate this place? Absolutely!!! Could they go on to serve the next generation? Might be a good idea to update a bit. A fresh coat of paint won't cost too much. read more

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Food was good but not knock your socks off. The price was a bit high for the quality and the service. We had a tough time getting plates cleared and coffee refills. Overall the food was pretty good. The buffet had a great selection of smoked salmon, fruits, cheese, meats, pastries, shrimp cocktail, and the best part was the crab claws (no warm butter). You get access to the cold buffet, an entry from the menu, and dessert buffet. Lots of options and a beautiful resort. If you are looking for a romantic brunch spot this will definitely meet the expectation. If you are looking for a quick bite to eat this is not your place. read more

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Not the T. Cook's people expect. Staff was friendly enough, but never cleared anything unless we asked. Brought out dinner, but didn't take the empty appetizer plates from the middle of the table. The food was meh. Salads and appetizers were good, steaks were rubbery and fatty, paella was oily and had empty shells and literally 1 piece of chicken and 1 chorizo in the whole thing. Restaurant was dirty, especially bathrooms. Wet dirt on the floors, toilet paper on the floor and no towels of any kind to dry your hands. 2 baskets of over flowing used towels under the sink. I don't want to go too hard because it's probably difficult to keep staff right now, but a little bit of noticing could go a long way. read more

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Since my last review the menu and chef has changed. T Cooks is an upscale Mediterranean Restaurant located at the Royal Palms in Phoenix. This once was a winter vacation home of a wealthy New York Person and now it's a beautiful Spanish Style Resort and Spa with T Cooks Restaurant. The dining room is very dramatic with high ceilings and very mature palm trees growing threw the dining room. They start everyone off with tasty rosemary focaccia and fresh pesto. It was restaurant week fall 2018 3 courses for $44.00 so we ordered off that menu. I started with Moroccan Spiced Carrot Soup. It had delicious warm flavors, a rich mouth feel and pops of sweet raisin in it but was painfully salt forward to me. I did tell my server and he insisted on having the kitchen fix the soup. He took it back and they watered it down and when he brought it back it indeed was less salty. (*****this is highly unusual) My husband had the Butternut Squash Agnolotti. They were very similar to ravioli with nice well made thin pasta skins. They were generously stuffed with sweet seasoned butternut squash. They were described to be in a sage brown butter sauce but if you take the time to view my photo it's more like they were in a parsley melted butter sauce.....This dish ran on the sweet side. For me and my husband our favorite bite of the evening was the Pan Seared Glacier Sea Bass. The fish was very fresh and was cooked to perfection. The beet/bean puree and almonds were tasty. The Tomatoes were very salt forward. The Petite Filet my husband had did have nice grill marks and was also prepared to his request (M/R) but lacked salt and pepper. White Cheddar Grits with Bacon wrapped haricots verts were excellent. Of the two desserts one we loved and one we didn't. The Butter Croissant Bread Pudding was heavy and very dense. I didn't care for the flavors either. The Crema Catalana had a nice not burnt tasting thin hard shell and contained cream that was smooth and DELICIOUS with a sort of bitter kind of orange taste. Stand outs were- Focaccia and Pesto Glacier Sea Bass Cheddar Grits Crema Catalana Attentive Service Lovely Atmosphere Valet parking only read more

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Wow. Just wow. I've traveled around the world and dined in world-renowned places such as the French Laundry, but I have to say T.Cooks is now at the top of my list for favorite restaurants. Every single dish my wife and I tried were exquisite. Items were beautifully prepared and things tasted even better than they looked. This was the first time I can recall having octopus that didn't taste like fried calamari. It was perfectly marinated and cooked to create the most wonderful texture and flavor. Will never have octopus again without comparing it to T.Cooks. On top of that, the mussels, lamb, paella, and desserts were all absolutely wonderful. And that pesto with bread at the beginning? Don't get me started Oh, and bfast the following day was just as good! Whatever those special donut holes were (off menu), please add them to the menu, or continue offering them in some form. Truly the best donut to have ever graced my mouth. Without a doubt, we'll be back, and will tell our friends to stop by. read more

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What a great experience. First of all, the property is beautiful and everyone from the valet to the hostess to the server was incredibly nice and professional. We started with the CORN BISQUE (Freeze dried corn | creme fraiche | chive) and BABY GREENS (crow's dairy feta | compressed watermelon | persian cucumber | sunflower seed | honey lemon vinaigrette). One of the major sins that restaurants commit is serving soup that is lukewarm. Not here - the soup was piping hot and delicious. The dried corn was a little odd, but that was the chef's choice. The salad was also delicious - the honey lemon vinaigrette had a nice sweet and sour thing going. Excited, we continued to the main course. We started with the SKUNA BAY SALMON (Lemon buerre blanc | corn | scallion | garlic parmesan potatoes | red bell pepper | chimichurri | pea greens) and PASTA ALLA GENOVESE (Rigatoni | short rib & bone marrow ragu | white wine | pecorino). The salmon was perfectly cooked and the parmesan potatoes were delicious. The rigatoni were clearly homemade and considerably longer than a traditional rigatoni. It didn't have a heavy sauce, relying on the deliciousness of the short ribs. While incredibly rich, it was delicious. Unfortunately, we were too full for dessert, but they sounded delicious. read more

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

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Classy, understated. A Paradise Valley mainstay that never fails to disappoint Great to impress business colleagues or your date. read more

Staying at Royal Palms this past weekend allowed us to have a couple of meals here and they were mostly great. I particularly liked brunching on the patio, sipping good coffee and listening to the birds. Dinner this past Saturday night was......interesting. We made 8:00 dinner reservations for ourselves and our teenaged son. I probably should have ASKED if they had a set menu going for Valentine's Day - I didn't, and that's on me - but I still think someone should have mentioned it when I made the reservation. When we got to the table, we were handed menus that indicated it was a fixed price dinner at $135 a person. So a heads up would have been welcome. That being said, dinner was absolutely delicious and the people-watching of people on Valentine's Day dates was highly entertaining. My son and I opted for beef tenderloin and my husband had the scallops, all were cooked perfectly. Desserts were lovely as well and the service was polished and attentive. We would definitely return next time we're staying here. read more

T Cook's was such a fun experience. I have to say, the star of the show was the pesto + focaccia that is served prior to each meal. So good, so different. The dining room set up lacks the privacy and intimacy that I would expect from a meal this pricey. The starter salads we had were well dressed and delicious. I would definitely recommend any of them as a starter course. I had the bolognese, which was average at best. It lacked the deep flavor and sauciness i was craving. The ricotta really elevated the dish. The lamb chops were tender and flavorful. Would definitely order again. Overall, I would absolutely dine here again, and recommend it to others. I was most impressed by our excellent service by the entire staff. read more

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

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This review is for brunch...4 1/2 stars for sure! We were among a small group seated outside on a beautiful Sunday morning. Brunch is a set $46 per person. You're paying for quality and quantity. You are presented with a menu from which to pick an appetizer and an entree. In addition, there's a small buffet that includes excellent shrimp cocktail, crab claws (my fave!), caesar salad, marvelous cheeses, pastries (I loved the blueberry), fresh fruit including an assortment of berries and pineapple, and other items. And the price also includes two mimosas and coffee or tea. The most intriguing part of the menu imho are the tapas: Beef Tartare, Mushroom Crepe, Foie Gras w/French Toast, Hummus. All of which our table got. There was also a Tomato Bruschetta option. I must admit I was disappointed in the Tartare. It really needed some acid or something to brighten it up. The Hummus was delicious but way too much for one person. Foie Gras was very rich. I'm not sure I'd call the bread that was with it French Toast, but that and the berries were a nice balance to the liver. Husband really liked his mushroom crepe. As for the entrees, we had our choice of Grilled Smoked Ham Steak with Eggs, Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes, Spanish Chorizo Benedict, Paella, Fried Chicken, Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Chimichurri and Fries, Eggs & Pupusa, Scallops, or Sea Bass. I headed straight for the Scallops while Husband did the Steak. Both of our entrees were really good. Loved my perfectly seared scallops with cannellini bean puree, carrot and bacon. Mmmm! Husband was happy with his steak and fries as well, but it has to be the first time I've ever seen him waste a lot. It was just too much. If you make it to dessert (and I suggest you do), they are thankfully small. We shared a teeny lemon meringue tart, and a key lime dessert. There were also chocolate and raspberry desserts. Service was entertaining and enthusiastic, which I really like. Husband was kept topped up with coffee, but I never got a re-fill on my excellent iced tea. If you live in the area and can take home some of what you can't eat (if they allow it), it would sure make me feel better, because I hate to waste food! With the buffet part, we can control what we choose and only pick what we can eat, but when presented with the appetizer and entree in large portions, it can lead to too much waste, imho. Otherwise, a lovely and delicious experience in a beautiful historic setting. Note: parking is free and easy, but you can valet it if you so choose. read more

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It was our first time there. I was looking forward to it all week. It's a really nice place. The entrees were very good tasting. Service was very slow. We had the pork belly appetizer. The outside was mostly nicely caramelized fat, somewhat sweet and you could taste the smoke. Very tasty. But the inside of it was dry and flavorless. The server suggested a wine for my wife that paired excellently with her delicious entree. A cold breeze blew from the patio through the dining room and chilled our hot meals quickly (it was blowing the hair of my two tablemates, and mine too, I assume). I gulped my ribeye as fast as I could- it was quite delicious along with the carefully prepared and seasoned veggies alongside the large meat portion on the plate. But I stopped enjoying it and just gave up when it got too cold. Others have commented that some of the seats could use new cushions. I will repeat that. One of them had a large indentation, mine just didn't have much flexibility left on the bottom cushion. I had very high hopes. We've heard about how great it is. It was just an off night. Turned very off when the valet fetched the wrong vehicle, then couldn't find my key fob (it took awhile, but they did find it- and our car). I'd like, really like, to say we'll be back. I doubt that will happen. I'm afraid the flavor of disappointment will be too strong an aftertaste. And I am really sorry. read more

We are staying at The Royal Palms Resort and Spa for the weekend. We have enjoyed two meals at T.Cook's so far. We have been greeted by the staff each time with a friendly welcome. Our first meal was brunch on our first morning here. We had the pleasure of being served by Tiffany. She was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was served warm and delicious! The breakfast punch was so tasty! The atmosphere is beautiful and old school Spanish-southwest flair. Very inviting and pretty. We loved our meal and service so much we came back for dinner. Again greeted with a welcoming hello! We again had the pleasure of being served by Tiffany and she is a very friendly, welcoming and attentive server, we greatly appreciate her! The food was again wonderful, tasty and served warm and flavorful. We highly recommend staying here but even if you don't get a reservation for T.Cook's and ask for Tiffany as your server. We will enjoy this amazing restaurant! Janis John Kohler IL read more

Solid spot for a hotel restaurant. We stayed at Royal palm and ate several lunches here. After monsoon rain, the flies and mosquitoes are rampant which makes outside seating pretty impossible. I sat inside for most of the meals where occasional mosquitoes and flies will still do a fly by. BETTER DISHES: sea bass tacos - fresh fish. Best to ask for some salsa to put on these tacos for extra flavor. Corn chowder - creamy but not heavy. A cup is the perfect size. Hummus with flatbread- great starter for sharing. The garlic inside the hummus gives an extra kick. Served with Warm toasted pita bread. SKIP: farmhouse omelette- typical. Large portion. So so. Tomato and burrata with greens - the greens were ok. A bit too much burrata for this dish. read more

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Went here for Mother's Day brunch and had a very disappointing experience. The pre fixed menu was $175 per person and the choices were very basic... and not well executed. The website claims a decadent experience but for $800 our family of 4 got oily scrambled eggs, chewy bacon, deep fried frozen potatoes, French toast and a few shrimp cocktail. My husband did get a ribeye but it was just so-so. It was the most "decadent" thing on our table and definitely didn't justify the cost. I reached out to the manager because it's only fair to give places an opportunity to right a wrong before posting a review and his reply was condescending and less than apologetic. You could spend a quarter of the money and get really delicious food at so many other places! Such a bummer since the restaurant itself is beautiful and our server was so sweet. read more

WARNING FOR PEANUT ALLERGIES: there are ground up peanuts in the smoothies and it is not listed on the menu as ingredient and the server just told me it was "fruit, ice, and natural sugar" in the smoothies. We all ordered one, trusting her, and when it arrived it looked thick and milky. I asked if it was dairy and she said "no, it's a protein made from scratch in our kitchen", so I had her ask what the protein is made up of... apparently they grind up peanuts in the kitchen and add to all the smoothies. This restaurant can do a MUCH better job of allergen labeling or at the very least, educating their servers. If my children (or anybody with a severe peanut allergy) had ordered one of the smoothies (I would never suspect smoothies had peanuts), they would have stopped breathing. The location is beautiful, the dining room is very nice with comfortable chairs and a gorgeous tall ceiling. The 3 of us ordered 2 brunch items (power bowl and frittata) and a regular entree (salmon) ... the salmon was the favorite. We also had a fruit plate and berry bowl which were both fresh and delicious. read more

We ate at T Cooks as part of a Royal Palms staycation package. We had both breakfast and dinner. The interior is really beautiful in the mission style with dark woods, iron chandeliers, earth tones, but contemporary vibes from the sleek wine fridge and tile work. We were seated in the middle of the dining room. For better views, request a table at the back of the space. Our server, who was very knowledgeable of the food and wine menu offered great advice--the menu used to be more Mediterranean and those dishes are still the highlights. I ordered the tomato and burrata salad and the scallops as a main course. The burrata was amazing--much more authentic than what one usually gets in the states. The chef made me a dinner portion of the scallops, which are usually an appetizer. I was served four perfectly seared scallops served on sautéed spinach and forbidden rice. It was to die for. Best thing I've eaten in years. It was also too rich for me for a main course--I should have stuck with the appetizer portion (two scallops) but I have no regrets. My partner ordered off the two course summer menu ($38) and got the corn chowder and oven roasted chicken. His dishes were much more rustic than mine but no less delicious. I would have devoured his soup if he'd have let me. We were also brought pesto and rosemary focaccia before the meal and it was delicious. On the downside, we sat for close to 15 minutes before our server got to us--I think there might have been a mix up on whose table we were. I also found the service a little on the chatty side, but it was friendly so no real complaints there. I was less impressed with breakfast. We ordered lattes and a sticky bun, the Mediterranean Benedict and the avocado toast. The coffee was great--served with raw sugar lumps and biscotti. Our server also brought coffee cake muffins. The sticky bun was heaven. My eggs were cooked perfectly, but were served over left over focaccia. I felt like the rosemary from the bread overpowered the flavors in the hollandaise and don't mesh well with the smoked salmon. My partner had similar blah feelings about his avocado toast--it wasn't great. Dinner was worth making a return trip. T Cook's is too pricey for a regular stop for us, but as a treat it is great. read more

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