I have never been to this restaurant before I just think it deserves 5 stars because my name is Ahnala
Bill
Not great for lunch if you're gluten free. Menu shows gf coconut shrimp but the server double checked for me and the chef said it is NOT gluten free. Had lunch here 3 times and twice they brought me regular bread when I ordered gf bread. I always ask the wait staff when the food is brought to the table. I won't eat lunch here again. The breakfast is good and you can get gf toast. Again I would always double check with the staff about the bread. Most of the staff are friendly. The food is good just a little scary for someone with celiac because they are not diligent or knowledgeable about gluten free. If you're not gf this place is probably great and deserves at least 4 stars. Unfortunately I'm celiac so 3 stars it is from me. Also the buffet at We Ko Pa has food marked wrong for being gluten free. The manager had the sign changed on the pot roast after I questioned it. Make your own decisions here and don't trust what is shown on the descriptions.
Daniel Burch
When staying at WiKoPa, we love eating at Ahnala!! You won't be disappointed!!
ed hask
Sat for over 30mins for our food... just ended up leaving....seem like ppl that came in after us were getting their food...can't say how the food was because we never got it. Won't be coming back to this place....
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Christina G
Great service and good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ahnala Burger and Fries with Cheese
Bryce
I had a frustrating experience at this restaurant. I ordered a chicken fried steak, but they gave me the wrong dish. Upon notifying them, they admitted it was their mistake and requested to see the incorrect meal. After going back to my room to retrieve it, I waited an additional 10 minutes for the correct order. Returning to my room, I discovered they forgot the bread, but at that point, I didn't want to go back for it. To top it off, they charged me an extra $3. Despite the decent food, the overall experience lacked professionalism. Adding insult to injury, the missing toast affected my satisfaction.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Mylissa K.
Devine culinary experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mylissa Koulos
Devine culinary experience.
Larin Shenah
Stood at the wait to be seated sign for 20 min, one man walks in and gets seated in less than a minute. I tool it upon myself to grab menus and seat myself.... Hostesses, & management needs to be replaced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Sarai Apache
Food was good, prices reasonable & very friendly prompt staff. Located at the Ft McDowell Casino.
Just returned from breakfast at Ahnala. It was delightful. I had a egg scramble and my wife had an egg white frittata. Both were generous in size and delicious. The service was impeccable and the surroundings pleasant. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
duane wold
Had really burnt coffee waited 45 minutes after ordering food that never came my wife ordered on of the lattes that didn't even taste like what she ordered waitress never even came by to give us an update on our food and it wasn't even that busy. I will never go to this restaurant
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Culture43720163288
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
Vivian Grimes
Great food, great service, eat there whenever I get a chance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lupe Ortiz
Really nice place to eat food was fantastic margarita flat bread excellent and pork carnitas,and beef pie yummy ? Eddie was fantastic
I have never been to this restaurant before I just think it deserves 5 stars because my name is Ahnala
Not great for lunch if you're gluten free. Menu shows gf coconut shrimp but the server double checked for me and the chef said it is NOT gluten free. Had lunch here 3 times and twice they brought me regular bread when I ordered gf bread. I always ask the wait staff when the food is brought to the table. I won't eat lunch here again. The breakfast is good and you can get gf toast. Again I would always double check with the staff about the bread. Most of the staff are friendly. The food is good just a little scary for someone with celiac because they are not diligent or knowledgeable about gluten free. If you're not gf this place is probably great and deserves at least 4 stars. Unfortunately I'm celiac so 3 stars it is from me. Also the buffet at We Ko Pa has food marked wrong for being gluten free. The manager had the sign changed on the pot roast after I questioned it. Make your own decisions here and don't trust what is shown on the descriptions.
When staying at WiKoPa, we love eating at Ahnala!!
You won't be disappointed!!
Sat for over 30mins for our food... just ended up leaving....seem like ppl that came in after us were getting their food...can't say how the food was because we never got it. Won't be coming back to this place....
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great service and good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ahnala Burger and Fries with Cheese
I had a frustrating experience at this restaurant. I ordered a chicken fried steak, but they gave me the wrong dish. Upon notifying them, they admitted it was their mistake and requested to see the incorrect meal. After going back to my room to retrieve it, I waited an additional 10 minutes for the correct order. Returning to my room, I discovered they forgot the bread, but at that point, I didn't want to go back for it. To top it off, they charged me an extra $3. Despite the decent food, the overall experience lacked professionalism. Adding insult to injury, the missing toast affected my satisfaction.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Devine culinary experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Devine culinary experience.
Stood at the wait to be seated sign for 20 min, one man walks in and gets seated in less than a minute. I tool it upon myself to grab menus and seat myself.... Hostesses, & management needs to be replaced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Food was good, prices reasonable & very friendly prompt staff. Located at the Ft McDowell Casino.
Restaurantji Recommends
Just returned from breakfast at Ahnala. It was delightful. I had a egg scramble and my wife had an egg white frittata. Both were generous in size and delicious. The service was impeccable and the surroundings pleasant. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had really burnt coffee waited 45 minutes after ordering food that never came my wife ordered on of the lattes that didn't even taste like what she ordered waitress never even came by to give us an update on our food and it wasn't even that busy. I will never go to this restaurant
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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
Great food, great service, eat there whenever I get a chance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really nice place to eat food was fantastic margarita flat bread excellent and pork carnitas,and beef pie yummy ? Eddie was fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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