“AMAZING EXPERIENCE - We are celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary and literally got married on their balcony. We’ve been coming back on our anniversary every year since. This year special shout out to Andy, Chris, & Alexa who made our anniversary trip one of the most memorable. Thank you!“
“After years of visiting Bartlett Lake my family and I finally ate at The Cove!! Wow!! Relaxing setting. Fantastic service. The libation drink of tequila was very potent!! Mom approved. Lastly, the chicken sandwich and fries was the best I've ever had. It's a bit pricey, but the beautiful road trip down to the lake, especially during the spring time when the wildflowers are in abundance, makes this little gem of a restaurant a must outing.“
“They changed their menu so no more beer mussels and no more eggplant hummus. Their spicy pizza is super cheesy and the shrimp rigatoni was really flavorful! Unfortunately my husbands steak was over cooked and it took time to make another one why by that time we all finished eating so had to take it to go.. which was a bit disappointing . Service is really good here.“
“Just the best food and people i work in fountain hill but live in Mesa Saturday is my day off but it’s donut day, so I drive all the way back up here just to get her donuts Terry and Xavier are the best. The food is great the quiches are great. Thank you (it’s Barry)“
“Food was good. The manager (tallish blondish lady) was pretty rude. When paying, she said oh great they're paying, I have a long like at the door. And majority of the time we were there, she was rushing us to order and having our server rush us. Our waitress was actually nice & seemed stress over the manger micromanaging.“
“We come to hear various musicians, and enjoy this place very much. Servers are all very attentive and helpful. Food is excellent, and the view is beautiful. They know how to sear Ahi, both for the salad and the dinner, and their Bread Pudding is delicious and enough to share. (Must have vanilla ice cream with it.)“
“What a great place for a hamburger or an all-you-can-eat fish fry! The food and service are great, and if you like live music or a relaxing place to watch sports, this is your place. On the way out, make sure you get a hand-dipped ice cream cone for the road!“
“This is going to be long but deservedly so. If you don’t immediately make reservations after reading this…you may want to have your head examined and rethink your entire existence. What to say about Ember at We-Ko-Pa resort and casino? Let’s start with the obvious. While geographically and architecturally, its name is what it is, this gem is by NO MEANS a “restaurant in a casino”. My wife and I have traveled the world enjoying fine dining experiences of every type, including the best Scottsdale and Paradise Valley has to offer. Those establishments cannot touch what Ember “brings to the table”, literally and figuratively. This means something because I’m the most “specific diner” (some may say picky), that any restaurant will ever encounter. In reality, I know what I like and what I do not like and will modify my dish EVERY SINGLE TIME. Typically, this behavior is frowned upon, snubbed and outright refused by some of the most “artistic” (pretentious) chefs on the planet who would rather ruin your dining experience than be a little flexible. All in the name of ego. This philosophy DOES NOT EXIST HERE. From the minute we were introduced to General Manager Brent Rumph (to address a minor, menu change oversight), we knew we were in for something unique for our 35th anniversary. I always tell people an excellent dining experience for me is a well-blended combination of the food and the staff experience. This establishment has those qualities in spades. To begin with, Brent is like me: a mix of Mr. Wolf from Pulp Fiction, Raymond Reddington from Backlist and Silvio from Sopranos. For those who don’t watch television or movies….. He solves problems, while thinking outside of the proverbial box, addressing needs with utmost class and style. Old school enough that he just exudes COOL. In a nutshell, he is just a dashing, sophisticated straight shooting, gentleman who immediately puts you at ease. Not an easy task with me. This facility is lucky to have landed such a guy. For our anniversary we were treated to a few surprises early on and I will just tell you their wagyu meatballs and pork fat are decadent. Must have experiences. Our server Alyssa…what a treat. Personality, charisma and a smile that could disarm the feistiest of curmudgeonly old diners, like myself. Just a very sweet young lady with a great sense of humor, natural grasp of people skills relative to a serving environment and clearly happy to be part of the entire dining experience On to the food and Chef Richard Pelz. I judge a restaurant by its veal. Period. I’m Italian, from Chicago. I know good veal. Anyone can make a good steak but veal…. You must have otherworldly culinary skills to treat veal as it should be treated. So that it just melts invitingly into your anxiously awaiting maw. I often say “it’s the desperation that makes veal taste so good”. In this case…that is not the case. I’ve eaten at Sinatra ‘s favorite places for veal and chef Pelz would easily “bury them all in the desert”. It was the most incredible veal dining experience I’ve ever had the privilege to partake in. From the homemade Focaccia that could have flowed non-stop to our table like it was an element needed for human survival, to my wife’s perfectly seasoned and cooked filet, melting with perfection as she took each bite.. He is a master, while still reserved and humble enough to share his enjoyment of a good pizza from our hometown Chicago favorite place. He visited our table more than once and we loved every minute of his engaging conversations. Dessert… my favorite dessert as a kid was when my father would bring out the ice cream, rum, cherries and other ingredients, and make everyone’s favorite “flaming cherries jubilee”. Ember has created their own take on this favorite from the past and kicked it up 5 or 10 notches. I won’t spoil the experience by giving away the ingredients but…you must experience this dessert. Sadly, I lost my father this past year, but while the flames were igniting the dish, I swear I saw his face making that half smirk-smile he always made when he was sharing“
“Friendly (I assume owner?). It was our first time & they were very welcoming. They have a daily dinner special & I tried the Monday Meatloaf. Started with a dinner salad. Moist & tasty meatloaf with mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, & dinner roll all served piping hot. Good prices. Will be back.“
“Location is everything and I live upstairs. Score. The food is fantastic but kinda basic. You will not find fancy coffee -black, cream & sugar (NO Splenda here only the blue or pink packets ). Not a whole lot of options if you don't eat pork or beef by way of substitution. So no chicken as an addition, no turkey sausage or turkey bacon. It's like a diner from the 80s. Sanka or Folgers.. it's like that. BUT the food is on point. My go to is avocado toast because there's not much else for me unless I go meatless or want pancakes etc.. the avocado toast is phenomenal so there's no real complaint other than lacking in options. My friend had the banana and Nutella stuffed pancakes and they crushed that. Well except for the Hershey syrup on top. Nutella is amazing. Hersheys syrup is not really chocolate and tastes nothing like Nutella so that was a fail. They should dollop with Nutella and bananas on top & forget The Hershey syrup as it is NOT even close to the same caliber of chocolate. I know they are catering to older people but older people have taste buds too. If they love Hershey's syrup they're most likely not gonna order Nutella and banana stuffed pancakes.. so no need to force that union..just sayin'“
“My Wife and I stopped in this morning for a Birthday Breakfast for my Wife. We enjoyed our food, the staff were very kind, and we love how the walls are decorated. As NY Yankees fans, we loved the Yankee room! We look forward to visiting again!“
“"Dining at Alterra was awesome! The views are amazing in every direction! The vibe was cozy and welcoming, and every dish was a masterpiece of flavor and presentation. The staff made us feel like VIPs, and the menu was a delightful mix of creative flavors that kept us coming back for more. We left feeling satisfied and already planning our next visit. If you're a food lover, this place is a must-try!"“
Bar & Grill • $
“Had a late lunch there after playing golf. The burgers were excellant, as were the fries. Beautiful view of the mountains to the east. Have eaten there in the past & the food & service are always great.Parking: Well-maintained & marked parking lot with plenty of room.Wheelchair accessibility: Parking & building are very wheelchair accessible.“
“Fantastic as always! We had the Sea Bass Saltimbocca and the Iberian Pork Chops. Both outstanding...the Sea Bass was wrapped in Prosciutto and was crispy and just salty enough. Pork was juicy and tender. And Dennis never steers us wrong on the wine list!“
Sports Bar • $$
“Awesome location just across the street from the World Famous Fountain Hills Fountain (as seen on Earth Cam). The service was top notch, quick, friendly and attentive.We had the All American and Texas Burgers, and both were perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed my side of onion rings, sometimes that can be a game changer when attention is not given to this item. There was a decent crowd inside and out, and our meals came out quickly and we never had to wait for our drinks.We sat on the outside deck and loved the views of the fountain and folks walking around the town square. Needless to say, this location is highly recommended by me and I hope to be back in the future.Parking: I found on street parking within the town square and can only guess this may be more difficult at night or on the weekends.“
“Had an absolutely amazing experience! Valet were extremely attentive & on top of grabbing the vehicle. Dominique was OUTSTANDING during the entire facial (HIGHLY RECOMMEND) Room was cozy, cool & had the best view. All of the staff members were more than pleasant.“
“These are the world's best hotdogs ?. Thick juicy dogs with warm tender buns & really great variety of toppings, served up by a gentleman who is very friendly & a joy to visit with. Once you get your dogs here, you'll be a customer for life.“