Reserve

Just did the damn thing at Reserve. Wif and I decided on the 6 course with wine pairing and we are not even about that grapa life but so glad we did. Dude who knows about wine was the best part. Very personable and knew his stuff. A+I got homeboy who was the food presenter guy to break character. That was very fun. 10/10Just an outstanding dining experience. Comparable to the across the street spot.The best bite I had was the duck.. maybe.. it's hard to say. Viva la Reserve!

My husband surprised me for our 12 year anniversary. I will share a little of my experience, but you need to book this place to truly know how well thought out it is. I must say from the moment we walked in this adorable quaint place, I felt like I was in the middle of the forest like Hansel and gretal, lol. We did the 10 course meal, the staff explained the dishes so well, we learned some wine knowledge so cool..... Robert is the bomb!! The executive chef came out to shave some truffle on my dish ahhhmazing..... I can't say enough wonderful things from the plating to the beautifully crafted dishes. The wine was a perfect pairing... I appreciate you all at this restaurant. Thank you for creating a beautiful experience... I even got some butter/ pretzel bites to go in a glass jar cuteee.....

we got the 10 course tasting menu and a red and a white wine. did not go with the wine pairing, but I feel like everything was delicious altogether! The staff is very knowledgeable about dishes and wines, and are very welcoming and nice! Food was spectacular, I loved the wagyu and the corn pudding was amazinggggg. LOVEEEE the desserts and they even gave us a mini banana bread to go it was so cute!! if you're looking for a nice tasting menu restaurant in old town scale that's not too close to the party scene area this is it!

In short, our 10 course dinner with wine pairings last night at Reserve was absolutely outstanding, a true culinary experience blending incredible flavors in food and wine. Through the course of our evening we were repeatedly wowed and there were a couple of twists and turns that further elevated things. With our final savory course there was a totally unexpected and incredibly creative surprise. To call it mind blowing would not be a stretch. I won't tell you what it is because the surprise is part of the experience. In advance, the restaurant discreetly and professionally communicated with me about some allergen concerns and then totally accommodated them despite a blurb somewhere online that says they cannot do so. Alleviating these concerns made for a much more enjoyable experience for my wife. I have had only a small number of truly memorable culinary experiences in my adult life. One standout was my first experience at Cafe Monarch. Last night's meal at Reserve will go down as one of the best I've ever had as well.This was an anniversary dinner for my wife and I. Yes, we were there for more than 4 hours. Did it ever get boring? Heck no. In fact in discussing it today, we agreed that it felt more like 2 hours! In my opinion, when planning to dine in a place of this caliber, I don't want things to be rushed, I want to be able to fully enjoy the experience. At Reserve, you'll be given the opportunity to take it all in. So, go to Reserve and be prepared for cuisine like no other, be prepared for expert synchronized service, be prepared to take as much time as you like to savor an experience in great company that will no doubt be one you'll remember for a very long time.

There are simply not enough stars, and not enough superlatives, to describe the experience at Reserve. The food was exquisite, and inventively plated and presented. I did not want to interrupt the experience by taking pictures, but attached a few. The service was amazing: elegance in all ways, yet without being pretentious. Sam is more than a Master Sommelier. He provided perfect pairings and matched the courses to our wine preferences - effortlessly recommending wines that have become our new obsessions (such as the Nerello Mascalese). Sam had extraordinary knowledge and understanding- if you live wine, put yourself in his hands and enjoy the ride! The courtyard setting was magical, especially after dusk. I honestly cannot come up with any notable flaws for the evening. Michelin 2 star quality, without doubt. The experience was well worth the time and cost, and we will be back again next season to experience something new.

I have been coming each year for my birthday since their opening. Although this dining experience was not as spectacular as it was the last 2 years it was remarkable nonetheless. Truley culinary art. I did the wine pairing with my courses and although I do not lean toward white the selection was very tasteful.

Reserve is not just a restaurant; it's an experience, and much like it's big sister, next door, Cafe Monarch, it's a feast for the senses and for the palate; a place that you come to splurge and be filled with decadence from start to finish. This isn't a restaurant that you come to and hope to rush out in an hour or so, after all it's a minimum of 8-10 courses and each are meant to be savored. Reserve came to our knowledge last year while we were dining at Cafe Monarch and it was then that we made a reservation for this year's splurge on our anniversary. The fall is the perfect time to dine at Reserve as dining is in an open courtyard under neath the Arizona sky and one would not even know they are in the land of what is known as loud, raucous , "Old Town". The valet takes you as you drive up, although we have never driven to either restaurant knowing we would have lots of wines!, it is complimentary. You are then shown to the Maitre'd for seating. We came a bit early hoping to have a pre dinner drink, but the bar is tiny and we were shown immediately to our table almost 45 min. early and we were fine with that as the courtyard is amazingly beautiful with candles for it's lighting. Even in the wind our small hurricane lamp continued to blow out over and over and it was relit over and over. We were greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne to start our anniversary celebration. We were told of the menu which would be 10 courses over the evening. My husband had worked out my allergies with the staff earlier in the week; and as a tip if you are dining here, I would recommend doing that as their site does state they can not accommodate dietary restrictions. They could, however and they did, with prior notice and I seriously appreciated that, as there were 3 courses in the evening that had parts of things I am allergic to. The menu changes through the seasons and tonight our menu would be a fusion of Asian influence meets French. We were wow'd over and over starting with an Amuse Bouche of Oyster on it's shell and a mignonette sea foam over gold leaf. Since we did decide to do the wine pairings, ($300 pp) this would come with a gran cru vintage champagne. IF you choose to not do the wine pairing with the dinner, fear not, there are 4000 wines in the impressive wine list that you can choose from and they have a price point of about $150 to over $3000 per bottle. The sommelier IN me was even taken aback and trust me, I would love to have taken this wine list that almost seems like an educational wine series on each region/wine/varietal in it's hefty leather bound cover! The second canapé was one of my favorites: a foie gras eclair! I could have feasted on this for the rest of my life! The 3rd course was presented first with a sea salt mist salt candle to give the aroma of the sea over the Hiramosa 'Al Pastor' served with chopsticks and amongst a milky sauce with Preserved Pinepple and Crispy Masa. Nextly, a Sablefish with Gold Oseteria Caviar arrives. Amazing! There were many stand outs in this lengthy decadent meal but one is presented with white gloves in a humidor box: out came a large black truffle to be shaved over the Koshihikari &Wild Rice .. super impressive to watch and the aroma of a fresh truffle is something the olfactory never forgets! Then a palate cleanser arrives of what is called a French 75..BUT it's in the form of sorbet! Frozen gin and Meyer lemon make your mouth wake up for even more decadence to come. Our night ended with an impressive dessert and Port course, there were two desserts , mind you and mine was made for me as my husbands was a Sesame dessert ; mine was a Chocolate Torte with Strawberry Caviar and Framboise Sorbet and followed by a box presented with different hand made petit fours. Our staff was all amazing; taking the time to present and explain each of the courses one by one and they present in sync which is classy. Little touches are added like if you go to the restroom , which is small, beautiful and very clean , you return to your napkin re folded and your white tablecloth free of any debris like crumbs! We loved our sommelier who we recognized from Cafe Monarch; he had a great sense of humor while chatting about the wines and explaining them and their aromas and palate. He even re filled our glass on course 7 or 8 when we fell in love with the Cabernet served with the duck and waygu course. There is no rush when you dine here, this is decadence and it is not cheap and no one will make you feel that you need to hurry so they can turn the table. Don't come here on a budget and come here expecting amazingness. This is a minimum $285 plate dinner. When you make a reservation, make it early and you will be required to place a deposit. I can't say enough and I love that we have a restaurant , (now 2!) , that is deserving of a Michelin Star here. Reserve was everything and more and if asked if prefer this one to it's sister, I truly LOVE them both and feel spoiled each time !

This is the best food experience you'll ever have in Arizona. Reserve is a hidden gem in Scottsdale. It deserves a Michelin star. Outstanding food, service and ambiance. I searched for a while to find the perfect place for my best friend's birthday dinner. I didn't know what to expect but this restaurant was everything I could have wanted and more. We were so happy to be seated early and in a little private corner of the restaurant. The food was amazing. 14-course tasting menu and every single course was delicious in a different way. The servers were all friendly and professional. Every single detail was well thought out. My favorite dishes were the waygu and tamale. I also love Chef Ben who introduced himself at the end of our meal. He's young and well trained. This meal was definitely worth it!

Service: The hostess was great. Let us sit down 30 minutes before our reservation. Our waiter and waitress were phenomenal and explained every course in detail. Our waiter had a sense of humor which is very nice to see in a five star establishment. Drinks: The specialty drinks menu was small, but they did have a full bar. First tried the Rolls Royce. It was perfect. Second I tired the Duke of Earl. This was even better than the Rolls Royce. Highly recommend it. Wife got the Reserve Gin and Tonic and didn't like it. I tried it myself and tasting boring. Not sure what else to expect from Gin and Tonic. Food: This was a 14-course meal. Overall, not bad, 4/5. There were a few course that weren't my cup of tea. You go to the Reserve from the experience so be open minded. What was my least favorite course? The squab. What was my favorite course? The corn pudding. Price: For two adults and three drinks, we paid close to $900, including our tip. Well worth. Recommend trying this restaurant for that five-star experience.

I gave my fluffy little dog a bit of the leftover Tasting of American Wagyu from our ten course dinner. She carried it into another room to eat it. I've never seen her do this. She knew it was special. Now she won't eat anything other than $900 dinner steak, but that's a separate matter. Five stars.