We loved it here. It was a very quiet Tuesday evening. The service was great. We just had to be a…read morebit patient with waiters in training. No issue. The background music and the ambiance was very calming and inviting. Now the food--the food was 10/10. Ribeye was definitely worth it. It melts in your mouth. Melts. Very tender and well seasoned. The mashed may not be your style if you don't care for the clumps but we did enjoy it overall. Oh, and the cornbread was yummy. So moist and delicious. I wish we can go back here sooner rather than later. If ever in the area, it'll definitely be on the list.

We arrived at 40 Love on a quiet Tuesday evening, and the restaurant was noticeably slow. We began…read moreour night at the bar, starting with a Hugo spritz and a vodka gimlet. The gimlet was crisp, ice-cold, and perfectly balanced--an immediate highlight--while the spritz leaned a bit tart for our taste. After finishing our drinks, we transitioned to our table and were greeted right away by Natasha. She was bubbly, friendly, and immediately introduced herself, letting us know which items were out of stock for the night. It felt unusual for a Tuesday, but her genuine warmth set a welcoming tone. We started our meal with the scallop entrée, cornbread, and brioche. The scallop dish featured a rich, umami-packed sauce, though the scallops themselves were slightly salty. The cornbread had fantastic flavor and perfectly crisp edges, but the center was cold. The brioche offered great flavor as well, though it was served ambient and tasted a bit stale. For our mains, we shared the New York strip and the pork chop, both accompanied by fingerling potatoes and sautéed broccolini in a Calabrian vinaigrette. The pork chop stole the show for flavor--tender and juicy--but while we requested medium, it arrived well-done. The New York strip carried solid flavor yet ate a bit dry. Both sides were tasty but served lukewarm. We ended the evening with dessert, ordering the cheesecake and chocolate bread pudding. The cheesecake, paired with strawberry swirl ice cream, was rich but a little heavy. The bread pudding was overcooked and borderline room temperature, but the pecan brittle topping was the star--we could have eaten a whole bag of it! From the quiet bar start to the sweet finish, 40 Love offered warm service and memorable flavors despite a few temperature and consistency hiccups. Natasha's friendly hospitality made the night feel special, and the highlights ensure we'll be back for another visit.

This place is definitely a hidden gem! We came in for cocktails which is delicious, but left raving…read moreabout the food! The rotating menu changes weekly or so, and everything we had was amazing! The risotto was full of flavor and the kale salad was probably the best salad I've had! The bar is small but a welcoming vibe, and the staff was really friendly and fun to talk with!

What an amazing evening, beautifully curated with so many thoughtful details. Only downside is that…read morefor some reason Apple maps was not accurate to finding the location and parking was a challenge as it is right on Roosevelt Row. However as soon as I found it and immediately after entering Pretty Penny I was transformed to the cutest little restaurant. I was greeted immediately and had made a reservation so even though my friend hadn't arrived yet, they sat me down. They instantly offered water and menus (food and cocktail). I noticed that the menu seemed very small and the dishes were shareable -- I don't eat meat so I was hoping my friend wouldn't mind sticking with fish and seafood (which she didn't). As soon as I got to my table there was the cutest sign that said welcome to Sarah Sherman and guest -- it was such an adorable and personal touch, I loved that! As soon as my friend got there we immediately both ordered the cold brew old fashioned -- we thought about the espresso martini but this just sounded too good to pass up -- and we were not disappointed! This drink was so tasty and strong. We immediately ordered the bread (sourdough boule) to soak up some of the alcohol as well as some oysters and the salsa. The oysters were so well spiced and were absolutely delicious. But the bread, the bread, the bread -- the server mentioned that it took almost 9 months to develop the bread recipe and it served. It was the best bread and butter that I think I have ever had! The salsa was good but probably was my least favorite of everything and it was still super yummy. We then moved on to the octopus tostadas. Sometimes octopus is not my fav -- it can be too chewy but this was so amazing and incredibly flavorful. It was starting to be my favorite dish until we ordered the Hamachi -- OMG!! Talk about a mouth orgasm-- both my friend and I were yummming it up -- but seriously this bite was so complex with different flavors coming up with every chew -- it has coriander candied peanuts, fermented pineapple, avocado, pickled fresno, toasted coconut and aji amarillo yogurt -- The server mentioned that this was the chef's least favorite dish which I totally do not understand because this was off the charts in my book. We also tried the earl gray whiskey sour, which was light and delicious, and ended with the shrimp toast and the espresso martini. By the way the toast on the shrimp toast was like a little fried dough triangle -- sooooo gooood! The martini was good but the cold brew old fashioned really stole the spotlight for me. Other details I loved that just elevated the experience: Purse hook (very important to me), the little trays for your utensils, metal coasters, incredibly attentive servers, fantastic music, great ambiance and the cutest was the penny they put on top of your check. So cute -- was not expecting such an enjoyable all around experience!! Will be back 1000%!!!

WOW !! What a beautiful restaurant !…read moreI love trying new places to eat in the Phoenix/Scottsdale areas and Cleaverman did not disappoint. From the spectacular service (thank you Emma) to the great food and the relaxing "speakeasy " Bar "Filthy" (Garrison Jones - you play like very few can) for an after dinner drink. A little hard to find (on the outside of a shopping center across from the Sheraton Hotel) , parking is in a structure ($22 for 4 hours) or you can look for street parking. Prices are comparable and so worth it ($500) 4 people. The Duck Fries and Steak Tartare were a 10/10 !!

hate to say this, y'all, but the food just wasn't that great. The service was excellent, but the…read morefood was honestly just... alright. I'm a steak connoisseur, and I have absolutely no problem spending top dollar on a phenomenal meal. But for this price point, I just don't think the food delivers. I wasn't particularly impressed with my steak or any of the sides. Now, the restaurant itself? Probably the most beautiful restaurant I've ever been to. Absolutely stunning. Maybe we're paying for the interior design. It gives sultry Great Gatsby vibes. Unfortunately, when it comes to the actual food, I left underwhelmed. Dominic's is still my favorite steakhouse in AZ. Argue with your mama.

Delicious food! Highly recommend the honey fried mozzarell! Adam was amazing!!!!!!!!!read more

Wow what an experience…read more Went last night for dinner after it being on our list for far too long. Started out with the grilled panela and that salsa really started the taste bud fireworks. From there we moved to maduros with beans and crema. The sweet and savory combination we T so well together. Next was the scallop hamachi. That sauce and the salsa matcha made this dish really stand out. Such a great combo. Now on to the mains. Wifey had the lamb mole de la casa which literally slapped. I went with the smash burger after really wondering if that was the right move. Omg it was. That burger was pure greatness. I'd put it up with the top burgers in the city easy. Can't believe it but we added a dessert. It was so fire. Elote cheesecake. We had the ice cream version of this at carry on and this cheesecake version was also phenomenal. Not flavors you'd think of but at first bite you are in love. Chilte you were far better than we could've guessed and we thank you all for doing what you do. Can't wait to go back.

We had such an amazing experience at The Farish House in Phoenix. The atmosphere was absolutely…read morebeautiful with such a warm, intimate vibe definitely the perfect spot for a nice date night. I had the Smash Mocktail and it was SO good! Refreshing, flavorful, and perfectly made. The service was amazing from start to finish. Everything came out quickly, the staff was attentive, and we never felt like we were waiting around. Overall, The Farish House has great vibes, delicious drinks, quick service, and such a unique atmosphere. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back.

It's hard to put into words how great this place is. Have you ever been somewhere when everything…read morejust feels "right, balanced, happy"? That is Farish House. The cozy, intimate comfort of what used to be Coup des Tartes blended seamlessly with the deep, peaceful, gentle "love" you felt from House of Tricks into one calm, warm, easy spot. Farish House is a real, soul-warming experience across the board. The service, care, comfort, ambience, food, value and clear love they put into everything make Farish House our new favorite place. We walked through the front gate, up onto the front porch and inside where we took one of three small tables in the cozy front salon of this soul-warming 1899 French Bistro. *Food: we started with a bottle of Australian Cab. Shockingly good. And not crazy expensive, especially on Thursday when bottles are 30% off, it was an amazing deal. Turns out, the owner, Greg, was in the wine distribution business for several decades, curating wine programs for top Valley restaurants, so he really knows his stuff and their vast wine selection is amazing. We were offered a basket of truffle popcorn, mmm, salty, crunchy, and rich. We ordered the Chef's Selection Charcuterie and Warm Noble Baguette & Marinated Olives to get started. Both were beautifully curated, balanced, and incredibly high quality. The flavors and textures blended perfectly. with cheeses broken from large wheels, rather than cut and sliced, house-made pickled grapes, unique and unusual ingredients, smokey meats, compound butters, just awesome! We then moved into one of the cozy dining rooms and ordered the slow roasted Peposo Short Ribs and fingerling potatoes pan fried in duck fat served with Moroccan spiced aioli. Both were rich, warm and delicious. For dessert, and yes we thought we'd explode from all this food, we ordered a massive slice of bread pudding, some of the best I've ever had, rich, gooey and incredible. Along with that we ordered a beautiful Espresso Martini and an off-menu banana cream martini. Their drinks are not "poured" or mixed here, they're balanced and expertly crafted. This is French Bistro comfort food at its finest and it's unmistakeable. *Service: it just doesn't get better. Everyone working there is "family". And that's how they make you feel; like family, cared for, wanted, welcomed. Service isn't a choreographed masterpiece, no tuxedos, cloths draped over arms, napkins frantically re-folded when you step away, dishes served and cleared in unison. No, it's relaxed, warm, friendly, kind, like being at your grandmothers house and knowing you're surrounded by people who care. Met Greg and Katherine, the owners, and their daughter Alexandra and several other "family" members taking care of us. Their appreciation for your presence is unmistakable. *Ambience: it's just plain comfy, cozy, easy, relaxed, warm, deep, gentle, worn (in a good way), wise, and calm, that's the best I can describe it. Hard wood floors, cozy rooms, soft, warm lighting. It's a non-pretentious, French bistro that feels like the home of a favorite grandma or great aunt living in a warm family cottage in the outskirts of Paris. *Value: it's perfect. It's not ridiculously expensive like Kai, Brinkley's, Cafe Monarch, Christopher's, or French Laundry where you go, "okay, that was fun but we'll only do this very occasionally/rarely and it's probably worth it, but dang that was pricey!" No, Farish House is 100% value to experience, not cheap, but not overpriced, the balance is just right. It's a place you can go often, and we will. Yes, our meal with apps, drinks and dessert, some on happy hour and the Thursday wine special, was around $200. I'd happily say this experience was worth every penny. *Overall: I can't recommend Farish House highly enough. Parking is on the street or in a nearby lot, and that's a downtown thing. There's a small lot in back. The food, ambience, service, quality, and experience were stellar. I wish I could rate them 6 stars instead of just 5. I'll return often and highly recommend Farish House to everyone. I genuinely hope you enjoy as much as we did!

Oh, how I love Dahlia! I happen to be talking to someone at a Yelp event about the best restaurants…read morearound, and of course Dahlia was mentioned. After that Dahlia was on my brain for the rest of the week. I was so happy that I was able to get reservation because Dahlia wasn't going to leave my brain until I had had some Pan con Tomate. This place is located in an old house in the Coronado neighborhood. There is a very cute front patio that is shielded from 7th St. by shrubs. The front porch is enclosed with windows, and they managed to fit several tables in there. We've sat inside the porch area before, and it has a different feel from the main bar and dining area. In the main dining area there are a few tables and bar that runs the length of the room. It's such a nice cozy atmosphere. The food here is kind of a fusion of Spanish with a touch of Mexican - - and no they are not the same. In fact, there very different. I absolutely adore Spanish food, so I really appreciate that aspect of Dahlia. The cocktail menu has some wonderful choices, and every time we've come here I've ordered the Black Dahlia. If it's so yummy! Hubby ordered the Agua de Valencia, also yummy, but I stand faithfully by my Black Dahlia. The menu here is tapas, so you order a few (or several) small (or larger) shareable plates. We started with something I absolutely love: Pan con Tomate. The toasted Noble bread with the tomato and garlic is so good. We followed that with charcuterie, which included Iberico chorizo, jamon Serrano, and manchego, among other items. It is a perfect charcuterie. That port wine cheese--so good. Next, we ordered the potato croquettes. Super smooth potato with jamon Serrano and brava sauce and crema--chef's kiss! I want to be lying if I said I wanted these potato croquettes every day of my life. Finally, we ordered the special, which was octopus in a cilantro sauce. Omg--so delicious! The octopus leg (arm??) was quite large, and perfectly prepared--not at all chewy. The sauce was good, but I liked it best with just a touch of the sauce. One of the things that I like about this place is that the owner goes from table to table to make sure everybody is enjoying their experience. If you've read my reviews before, you know that I find this to be a really great touch. A manager or owner who takes that time really cares about the customer. I say it many times too many people - - if you have not been to Dahlia you MUST put it on your list. It's truly a gem!

Service: Our server was attentive, kind, and informative. She made sure our water glasses stayed…read morefull, empty plates were promptly cleared, and we had everything we needed. Drinks: The red sangria was refreshing and delightful! It was the perfect after-work summer cocktail. Food: The spanish dates were the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The croquettas were crispy and beautifully paired with the herb crema and bravas sauce. It was a great atmosphere, fantastic drinks, and top-tier tapas. I can't wait to come back!

Here's a Short-cut summary: Exceptional food! Exceptional service! Cute place!…read more We dined here on a Sunday morning, late in September, in the year of our Lord, 2026...and It really was exceptional and memorable. Every beverage, and every entre' had layers of subtle flavor that had us all raving and passing around spoon and fork-fulls of samples that we shared together. My daughter had the breakfast sandwich and it was great (*beyond great, actually). I had just eaten the free breakfast offered at the hotel we stayed at last night, so only ordered the tomato salad (it had a catchy name that I think had something to do with a Bloody Mary, but I didn't take notes and my buhh...buhh...brain is not as sharp as it used to be, so I could be completely wrong about the name. Ask the staff and I bet they will know what I am refering to. It was fantastic and had others at a neighboring table asking what it was and how it was (I gave the "oh my gawd this is soooo good' eyebrows) to indicate that is was to kill or die for. Finally, my wife went for the mashed avocado toast selection, and I can honestly say that the bite I took to sample it was enough to have me come to the conclusion that it was the best avocado toast that I have ever had. When our waiter checked on how we were doing, the conversation lead to his sharing that almost all the offerings at VALENTINE are made with near-by farm to table ingredients. I hinted at how pleasant the beverages that we ordered were. Our waiter (who goes by the name, Jake and was super-personal, professional and caring) suggested the Cajeta Latte. I have never been let down by suggestions from staff at restaurants, so that was my choice. Muy Bueno! My daughter did the same, except that she went low and I went high (regarding temperature of the drink). My wife ordered a chai and kept saying how good it was as she sipped hers throughout the meal. To summarize, this place is fantastic and if you like food that is made by those with love of cooking in their souls--who appear to take joy in "wowing" others as they dine, VALENTINE should be put on your culinary bucket list. So stop reading this review and get your butt into one of their booths. Oh, I almost forgot... we had a pastry as a brunchy dessert after our late breakfast. I cannot recall exactly which one my wife and daughter selected, but it was really good. If you take a peek at the area where they keep their pastries, you will see that they all look amazing. And, based on the pastry that we sampled, I would bet my bottom dollar every one of those pastries you are looking at would taste great and satisfying.

I came to the Valentine because I'm an Amex Platinum card holder, and it's nearby and on Resy. We…read morehad a Resy credit expiring that night and were celebrating me and my lover's anniversary with a romantic dinner. Given the reviews, we were excited! We booked for 7:30 P.M. It looked busy but not so busy, and we were seated immediately. We didn't get an introduction to a server. Our drinks were served right away, and a gentleman we thought was our server took our order. We told him we'd never been there, and he walked us through the menu, shared recommendations, and gave us a lot of attention. He brought our appetizers, checked how they tasted, and helped us order dinner. Someone else brought dinner, which was fine, though in hindsight we wondered where we'd done something wrong. We enjoyed dinner and each other's company so much that we hadn't realized nobody had visited us for 51 minutes after dinner arrived. We thought our server had forgotten us, but we saw him covering nearby tables without making eye contact with us for the rest of the evening. The woman who'd taken our drink order and seated us cleared our plates. We asked for the bill. She said sure, made an awkward face (didn't seem pleased), nodded, and walked away. We watched her fill drinks and clear tables, but not get our bill. The gentleman continued servicing nearby tables without returning or looking our way, almost seeming to avoid eye contact. We were both staring, and not a peep in our direction. He'd been attentive before dinner, but after that--nada. I have a time stamp because I photographed dinner when it arrived. We hoped to enjoy a sweet treat for our anniversary, but with no menu or attention, we figured we should go. We'd already been there an hour after dinner arrived. I finally stood at the counter, where we'd seen others get attention, and was ignored. After about two minutes, I stood next to the party being attended until "our" server looked at me. I asked, "Aren't you our server?" He looked me directly in the eye and said, "no, I'm not." I was baffled, given he'd attended us all evening. He said, "tonight we're doing a Group service, so that's possibly why there was confusion." I felt a little gaslit being told he wasn't our server when he had been. I said OK, no problem, we'd like our bill to head out, could he help? Only then did he apologize for missing the mark. He mentioned the team being busy and the printers not working, rambled, and apologized. The woman we'd asked almost 20 minutes earlier came to the host station, avoided eye contact, grabbed something, and stepped away. He offered to remove our drinks--my partner had only a beer and sparkling water--saying, "maybe it can help soften the blow." I said that's all right, though he did not remove them. He gave us the bill. I think this was the first time I didn't leave a cash tip, regrettably. One of the worst service experiences I've had at dinner with my partner. The ambience was nice--it's giving evening romance. It looked busy, but not so busy you couldn't attend a table. Nearby tables received service, check-ins, refills, and bussing. I had much higher hopes. Let's talk food. I had the Hamachi. He might have tried to talk me out of it, to his credit, but my partner had tasty hamachi elsewhere and I was excited for good fish. The flavor was good, but it was overcooked and not as tender as it could've been. The dish was unique, but I don't think the flavors blended well: a slightly sweet vinegar salad, green chili sauce underneath, and a crispy shell on the fish. Together, they didn't complement well. I should've listened. He said other dishes were more preferred and ordered, and one guest had ordered it and left unpleased. My partner's elote pasta we enjoyed. The crispy corn, the pasta texture, Parmesan, subtle flavors, and tasty sauce combined beautifully. The noodles were cooked perfectly, so that was finished. We very much enjoyed the pretzel!! It was his suggestion, and we complimented it to him, talking about how delicious and magical it was: almost crispy outside, a teeny hint of sweet but savory, and so soft inside it almost melted in your mouth. The soft whipped butter and honeycomb square were delightful. All three together were delectable! We also enjoyed the baby salad and baby radishes. The dressing was perfect, with a Caesar hint and some sweetness; the pepitas were yummy. My partner isn't a big salad fan, but tried it and said it was really good. Dinner was $116. We were mostly happy with the meal. Service brings this review down. I'd rate food 3 1/2 stars; it wasn't out of this world. I have no desire to return. I can't tell you if they offer dessert; perhaps there's another menu we weren't offered. The bar in back, 1912 - great drinks. We could've enjoyed liquid dessert but were done after being ignored. The patio looks divine! Note how "busy" our photos look: plenty of empty spots and at least eight front-of-house staff who didn't help.

Fantastic experience. Great food, great service and a next level atmosphere…read more My wife is a real foodie. One of the best she's ever had (and she's travelled the globe) was the carbone rigatoni.

Absolutely dumb don't waste your time. Turning away people in an empty restaurant because this is A…read moreMEMBERS ONLY RESTAURANT. Completely empty! Good luck with that...$15,000 a year makes me giggle $33 burgers