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    4.3 (611 reviews)
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    Chardonnay
    Tommy P.

    I stopped in for dinner and took a seat at the bar. The dim amber lighting creates a nice calm ambiance. The dinner menu offers a nice assortment of choices. I started off with a glass of chardonnay, very refreshing. For food, I went with the Little Gem salad and the pork ribs. That salad was a delight and liked it so much I want to attempt to replicate it at home. The pork ribs were tender and flavorful. The server at the bar was super welcoming. This is a unique spot in my opinion and would be fun for a date or a group gathering.

    Honeycomb
    Joy J.

    So a fellow Yelper and I decided to cross another one off our list. Enter Valentine in the Melrose District. It's very dimly lit for dinner service, but makes for a great romantic ambiance if that's what you're after. We started off with the Sonoran Wheat Pretzel as an appetizer. It comes with a housemate whipped hen butter which was amazing! Very light and fluffy in texture and smooth on the palate. It meshed well with the honeycomb. The pretzels themselves were nice and fluffy on the inside and we liked that they were hot and fresh! I couldn't decide on an entrée, but ultimately chose the Elote Pasta. We both did. It was unique in flavor and we especially appreciated the presentation as it literally looks like an elote corn on the cob. I ordered the Jungle Bird cocktail and I loved it. Perfect balance of sweetness and alcohol. You know how I like 'em! Service was fantastic as we never had to flag anyone down and we were very well taken care of throughout our visit. I did drop a star because it was pretty hot in the dining room. It made the experience slightly uncomfortable but we worked with it. Also, the pasta was tasty, but we both agreed it needs more sauce. It was a bit dry for my liking, but the flavor was definitely there. Other than that, I would come back for sure. The pricing isn't bad and parking is kind of tight, but it's not horrible. Try out Valentine!

    Delish-looking pastries
    Denise M.

    My son and I came here for breakfast just a couple days after they got the honor of being listed in the Michelin guide. It was pretty full, but they were kind enough to ask somebody to move down at the bar to make two seats together for us. I really appreciated that because a lot of places won't do that. The decor here is so bright and airy with lots of tables and chairs. There are more loungy areas with low, upholstered chairs. If all has kind of a mid-century modern feel. There is a bar on one side. You can see right into the kitchen which, if you know me, is something i like. We sat it at the bar, which somehow feels very communal - - and I love it. I ended up making a new friend while I had my breakfast. In the same building is a vintage store, which is definitely worth a visit. There is a speakeasy, too, but, you know, it was only 9:30 a.m. I ordered the Chiltepin Shakerato, which is an iced espresso shaken with Chiltepin chile and cacao. It was sooooo good! For breakfast I had the daily quiche (which comes with a side salad) and my son had the Tres Leches French Toast. Both were delicious! The French toast was ooey and gooey and so good. One of the things that I noticed here and that I really applaud this place for is the wonderful hospitality. Everybody I encountered had a smile and really seemed to like their jobs and really wanted to please the customer in the friendliest way. Great staff makes great food even better!

    Tumeric latte
    Lisa D.

    Amazing place and now one of our favorites! We tried brunch and can't wait to go back Recommend making reservations. Very hip.place. our waitress was so sweet and wonderful! They have a large variety of unique flavor pastries and they all look amazing. We tried the guava cream cheese croissant and it didn't disappoint. They also have gf options. Drinks have a variety of cocktails wines and coffeea all sounded grea. We tried a peppery coffee and tumeric latte which were the best. For food we got the croque madam and the dulche de leche gf waffle. Both so good. My only thing was the waffle was incredibly sweet and covered in so much flavor. On the side we got a sage breakfast patty which was also full of flavor. Decent prices and next we want to try dinner!

    Samantha N.

    Valentine has such a beautiful, moody atmosphere. The ambience was definitely one of my favorite parts, and the service was great too. The menu has a really cool and unique concept, so I was excited to try everything. The pretzel was a little too chewy for my taste, although I really loved the honey served on the side. The steak was good, but honestly, it wasn't anything that wowed me. Also the hamachi crudo which is usually my favorite at any restaurant was not very good unfortunately. Overall, I think I was expecting more from the food because the menu sounded so interesting. Once everything arrived, I just wasn't blown away by the flavors. Definitely a nice spot for the ambience and experience, but for me, the food was just okay and didn't quite live up to the hype.

    Salmon dip
    Delaney H.

    Oh.my.lantis... this place was phenomenal. Our server, David (4), felt more like a curator than a server. Everything he suggested was divine, and everything here is farm to table. We devoured the salmon dip, the trout, the cabbage (don't knock it until you try it), and the hamachi. I ate so fast I forgot to take pictures of everything, but I have included what I could 10/10

    Delicious fresh baked pastries
    Christina M.

    For way too long Valentine was sitting on my list of places to try. We had family visiting from Cali and they know one of servers working there, so they asked if I have been, I said no but I would love to go. I always planned to go for dinner, I didn't even know they were open for brunch. Well now I do, and it was SO delicious that I would like to come back to try other menu items. The ambiance of Valentine is like being in Palm Springs at a resort enjoying brunch. It's very mid-century modern and I love the decor. They have a large outdoor patio that is probably nice when it's not summer. We sat inside and noticed there is a vintage market (Modern Manor) attached to the restaurant, we went there after eating. (A cute place with some pricey items. I'll post a separate review of the store.) Our server Pete, he was exceptional. He knows my cousins' husband and he gave us the grand tour of the menu. His recommendations were spot on, and we wanted for nothing. We started with handcrafted drinks, I really enjoyed the coffee menu options, with unique flavors. I had the iced Cajeta latte with oat milk. Cajeta is like a Mexican caramel and was very good with espresso. I also tried the chiltepin shakerato (a slight spicy mocha) and golden milk (turmeric latte). I really liked all of them. Then we had a fantastic sampler plate of pastries-- piñon croissant, morning swirl, and churro croissant roll. Baked fresh, these are really great! My fave was the morning swirl. I would come back to try the other pastries alone. Next we had the chula seafood crudo with a delicious agua chile sauce. Then onto our entrees-- avocado toast, breakfast sando, tortilla espanola, tres leche French toast, tater tots, and for good measure the Sonoran dog. I was able to try all the dishes and everything was awesome. The toast used is a thick Texas toast type of bread that is called squash brioche-- so good! Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, you can tell that Valentine cares about using fresh, local, high quality/ interesting ingredients with unique flavors. I mean they add trout roe to their Sonoran dog and serve with house made allium-nori chips... how fun is that?! And mesquite-pecan butter with sorghum-sage syrup for the French toast is so rich and sweet. That's a dessert type brunch dish for sure. We had so much food, we couldn't finish so we boxed up leftovers which heated up and tasted great the next day. I fully intend to come back for the dinner menu and have cocktails at Bar 1912. I look forward to it.

    Little gem salad
    Elizabeth T.

    Valentine -- Phoenix, AZ A group of us went to dinner at Valentine last night, and the entire experience was amazing from start to finish. We were greeted and seated promptly, and our servers were absolutely wonderful. The drinks and food were both top-notch, and the ambiance was calm, atmospheric, and romantic without feeling stuffy. The food was easily a 10/10. Everything was so unique, flavorful, and made with such high-quality ingredients. You can really tell there's a lot of thought put into the menu. After dinner, we were escorted over to their lounge next door for a nightcap and listening party, which was such a fun addition to the evening. We loved the experience so much that when our waiter mentioned they also serve breakfast, we came back the very next day to try the breakfast menu for the first time! And WOW -- breakfast did not disappoint. We tried the Sonoran dog with roe, tres leches French toast, steak and eggs, and the tamale bowl. Everything was amazing, but the Sonoran dog with roe was LIFE CHANGING. I would highly recommend either the steak and eggs or the Sonoran dog. The French toast was delicious, but I was glad we had some heartier dishes to balance it out. And I can't forget the thrift store! It's absolutely adorable, and I especially loved all of the crochet blankets. Between the food, service, atmosphere, lounge experience, and all the little details, Valentine is such a special place. We had such a great experience that we literally came back the next morning -- I think that says it all. 10/10 and highly recommend!

    Meghan W.

    Always came for breakfast because the pastries and coffee are always on point. But finally came for dinner and it was phenomenal. Always such interesting dishes that have you wanting more.

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    Keta T.

    We went for indulge in brunch I'm. We were seated as soon as we walked in very little wait. David greeted us at the table and immediately took our alcoholic beverage order. He was very attentive and prompt with the service and placed our initial order. Experience was subpar from that point. The other servers weren't as attentive and some of the food items have room for improvement. Ordered the jalapeño cheddar cornbread while aesthetically pleasing seem to be a little denser and dryer than I am used to. But to each your own. We did ask for the cornbread to be warmed twice in. It came back still the temperature at when we received it. I also ordered the steak ace eggs which the steak was very tasty and I got my eggs scrambled. My friend ordered the tres leche toast, which never arrived as we figured it out in the order was never placed. But no one ever noticed that we didn't receive the item. She ended up only having a side of the steak. She visited this location previously with no issues with speed of service but midday on the Thursday seem to be challenging. Unsure if it was a staff that was working that attributed that. Highlight: Get the Mesquite Chocolate Miso cookie.... With the sea salt sprinkles .... DELICIOUS.

    Dessert menu
    Liza M.

    Outstanding experience! If I could double the stars and give 10 stars I would. Our waiter Josh, was fantastic too! Local farmer for their meat, unique dishes with unique flavors. Huge wine list, even though I didn't order any. We ordered the olives with Mahon cheese (serves as a fabulous appetizer. We also enjoyed the Sonoran wheat pretzel (wow, it was delicious!!!!) then the elote pasta and the pork ribs. Pasta was a good portion and the meat on those ribs had delicious flavor and fell off the bone. You could ask for an additional one if you want. We then had dessert, I think they rotate them so if you want to try this unique and delicious and light corn cheesecake make sure they have it. It wasn't heave and the red corn masa crust flavors reminded me of flavors my mom used to bake. The ambience was soothing and cool. Octagon shaped bricks held wine bottles. Various types of seats for eating ...high counter seats that overlook the street and the Melrose sign, leather seats to sit comfortably with friends, the bar or various other seating options. Room for semi large groups or two seaters. Soft lighting throughout. Service was fantastic and while somewhat pricey, it was 100% worth every penny! Definitely a place to try and treat yourself to a fabulous meal. It's casual but if you dressed up you'd fit in well too.

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    Kurt T.

    I went to Valentine while I was in Arizona and had the burger, which came with tater tots covered in a really good sauce. The burger really surprised me it tasted amazing and was actually pretty affordable for this type of restaurant. The bartender even told me it's definitely their favorite item on the menu, and I can see why. I also had a couple of espresso martinis, and you can tell they use really good coffee as they use fresh espresso for them. The staff was friendly, and the place has a nice vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating. I'd definitely come back.

    Ribs
    Jakob B.

    You ever just sit down at the table, get handed the menu, glance at it for a second then look up at who you're with and have a shared look of "oh no" come across your faces? That was the experience our group had at Valentine. It's one of those places that's trendy and hip, and unless you're there to post to your instagram story, you'll leave wanting more. Our waiter explained that they recommend eating family style here, with the plate sizes getting bigger as you go down the menu. Maybe family style for like a nest of newly hatched birds. Half chicken, $42. No actual sides with that, just half a small chicken. 3 ribs? $24. That's $8 a pork rib. None of the food was out of this world flavors either to demand a premium price point. Not to be completely negative, the cocktails were all very enjoyable. We left here and went to In-N-Out as a group after since we were all still pretty hungry. And our tab at In-N-Out for the four of us was less than one half chicken at Valentine.

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    The steak and eggs are to die for!!! the coffee is amazing and the staff is always so friendly.

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    Amazing service and food was delicious. Highly recommend! The gem salad was so good, we ordered a second!

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    Ask the Community - Valentine

    Hi! Are the items listed as GF safe for someone with celiac to eat?

    Hi there. All items marked GF are prepared without gluten-containing ingredients and are safe for guests with celiac to order. That said, our kitchen is an open, shared space with very limited room for prep and cooking. Because everything is… 

    Are the chula oysters raw or cooked?

    As of 3/22/25 they are grilled oysters. The current set is as follows: grilled chula oysters, piñón-chili butter, pineapple, i’itios onions. That said, our menu does change seasonally. Cheers

    Can I bring my pup to brunch?

    Yes, our patio is permitted, covered and heated. Thank you for asking.

    Is there wifi here?

    Yes!!

    Is there a happy hour if so what is it?

    1/2 Off wine by the bottle Wed-Sun 7am-5pm

    Is there a secret menu?

    Hi there, No secret menu. We do have two separate concepts in the building however - Valentine… 

    Is this spot good for working? Would I be able to bring my laptop and work productively?

    Yes, plenty of people come to work here although I wouldn't say it's a quiet place

    Is it possible to make a reservation for brunch?

    No need for an am reservation. We operate as a fast casual cafe in the AMs. Just order from the barista and sit wherever you like.

    Hello- I was wondering the Dress code?

    Come as you are. No dress code.

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    Boutique

    Many of our Phoenix friends have recommended this place and we're glad we listened to them. We…read morestopped by a couple weeks ago and had a wonderful first experience. Nice wine selections, delicious bites, and friendly/helpful staff. They offer several wine tasting flights (3-2 oz. pours for $19), as well as by the glass or bottle. There are also several non-alcoholic options, as I was unable to imbibe on this visit. WINE & FOOD: My wife tried three different tasting flights, the Diamond (white wines), the Ruby (red wines), and the Amber (dessert wines). My mother-in-law had a glass of the Moscato D'Asti from Piedmonte, Italy ($13), and I had a non-alcoholic Copenhagen Sparkling Tea ($14) and a Diet Coke ($4). We also tried their Spinach & Artichoke Dip ($15) and the Italian Meatballs ($19) and finished it off with the Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake ($13). Everything was delicious and all selections were perfect for the wine flights we paired them with. Bottle prices were reasonable, and we left with all three of the dessert wines, and a bottle of the Arneis. NOTE: I heard that the Turquoise Wine Bar Glendale has recently been awarded Wine Spectator's 2026 "Award of Excellence". Whether you live in the Phoenix area or are visiting from out of town, I highly recommend that you check this place out.

    Lovely intimate wine bar. Great food, wine & service. We had the meatballs & charcuterie paired…read morewith a lovely red wine.

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