T Cook's

What a wonderful place! This gem is nestled in the lovely Royal Palms Resort & Spa, just south of Camelback Mountain.(I'll review the Resort a little later - this review is for the restaurant only)I just met a group for dinner here and it was comfortable, efficient, and most of all - DELICIOUS!They have excellent noise reduction with drapes, carpet, etc - it makes for a quaint and relaxing experience. I never like places that are so noisy, you can't have a conversation with people at your table.We shared the appetizers - focaccia, heirloom tomato caprese, and beef skewers. All were winners; perfectly cooked and seasoned just right with their respective sauces and garnishes.I then had their short rib for my main dish. This was likely my top ranked short rib I've ever had, and that is saying a lot (I love short ribs and when served over a delicious polenta... mmmmmm!!)Yes, it's a bit pricy, but you definitely get top notch quality and friendly, attentive service - it's absolutely worth it!!!I know where I'm going tomorrow night for dinner! Will certainly be back!!

I was in search of a place that offered a nice outdoor patio where we could celebrate my mother's birthday. Brunch at T. Cook's fit the bill because it wasn't a buffet - you could order individual breakfast or lunch entrees and the ambiance is beautiful. As you would expect at a fancy resort like the Royal Palms, service is wonderful. Our server made us very comfortable and was attentive. Everyone else in our party of six enjoyed their entrees. Unfortunately, I was the only one who was disappointed. I ordered the turkey sandwich and was let down in a few areas. The bread is listed as housemade peasant bread. It's really too thick and bulky for the sandwich, overwhelming it and falling apart. The turkey was a generous portion but I found the flavor to have an odd aftertaste to it. I didn't want to keep eating it, it was so off-putting. I really should have mentioned it to our server as I'm sure he would have made things right. However, I knew the table would have to wait longer for me while they brought a new entree. (That's on me.)T. Cook's is a lovely restaurant located up against Camelback Mt. in the Royal Palms resort. It's a really great place to soak in the Arizona atmosphere. I'd be willing to go back and hope my disappointing turkey sandwich was just a fluke.

Over the past 20 years, my husband and I have enjoyed many celebratory dinners at T Cooks with family or friends, but on this trip we also had the pleasure of staying at the beautiful Royal Palms Resort. Our server, Tiffany was a professional and very helpful. When asked, she told me the Short Rib was her favorite of the entrees. It was lusciously tender and delicious. The best I ever had, and I've had many!We will return the next time we visit Arizona.

What a bed property and a lovely experience. We went for brunch, but were blown away by the service and deserts. Every employee we encountered was so thoughtful and professional. The deserts were gorgeous!! The sorbet is served on ice!

T. Cook's is a fantastic dining spot with easy reservations, friendly staff, and incredible food at any time of day. Comfortable seating options whether you want to eat inside or on either of their patios, and can accommodate larger parties. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience whether you're staying at the Royal Palms or not.

We are staying at the Royal Palms hotel over the holiday as our grandkids are here visiting and we have had the opportunity to have breakfast here during our stay. We are our daughters guest of honor as a globalist, so breakfast is included each day.I have had both the avocado toast and the spinach and sun-dried tomato tomato quiche and they are beyond fantastic. No boring breakfast foods here. My husband has had two egg breakfast and this morning he had the eggs Benedict And both were fantastic. Their potatoes are absolutely perfect crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside.The service is impeccable, your coffee cup will never be empty and it is a peaceful ambience early in the morning.They do bring you a Nutella filled beignet, little mini ones to have with your coffee. How special is that?Highly recommend, especially if you have benefits, as it is quite pricey, if you do not!

I absolutely love The Royal Palms and coming to Tcooks. This year we did their Easter brunch and originally thought we were getting the buffet but instead we booked the fixed menu. I think the buffet was a better deal for what we paid (the drinks should have been included in the $175) the service and the ambiance was spectacular. I loved our servers and just everything about the service was amazing. I loved the live music, the Easter bunny, the bread and pesto and before we sat down we grabbed a drink from The MixUp bar (the bartender was amazing as well). With such an amazing space and iconic restaurant I would have hoped the bathrooms would be cleaner and nicer but nope! The bathrooms really is the reason for the 4... I hope an upgrade is on the roadmap soon.

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.

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.

Best pork chop you'll ever eat. Also get the mussels. Perfection! Service was great, we sat in the courtyard. Table and chairs were shabby chic.