“Best view in the valley and the food is great and drinks even better. Don't believe the bad reviews as some people are trying to cancel them for there political views as they have had a few good get togethers with people actually fighting for the people“
“Service by the crew was impeccable. Wait person was there to take care of me and my guest and did a super job.Food was beautifully served. Refreshment was as good as our wait person said they would be!!!For me and my friend it was a super up town place to lunch looking forward to having dinner there!Thank you Crew!!!??Wheelchair accessibility: Tables are set apart enough to pass with wheelchair, ground is concrete and flat. Very accessible ?“
“My family has booked on open table for TNDG for Easter and Mother's Day several times. The food, the view, and the service is exceptional. We've never had a problem with our reservations the manager gives us a call confirming the reservation a few days before. She's very friendly and accommodating. This year tables were sat at different times maybe they had less reservations than normal but it improved the flow at the buffet line, we did not stand in line waiting more then a minute on anything including the omelette station. Everyone is friendly and we never feel rushed.“
“Outside furbaby friendly patio. Food and service very good. They were dealing with seating a youth baseball team that dropped by for breakfast and all the adults that accompanied. Looked like they did a good job of getting everyone seated and were still delivering previous orders and filling coffee cups. There were smiles on all faces throughout. Menu is extensive, something for everyone. Try it out!“
“Went here for our first wedding anniversary since we traveled to Scottsdale for our anniversary, and we chose the place because of the beautiful view. The views did not disappoint. The service was also amazing and the food was good. Drinks were good as well. They were kind enough to celebrate us. The night was really “
“I will first off with the ambiance of the establishment well all I can say is it inviting once we walked it...it is quaint, just the right amount of seating and the option for outdoor dining is awesome. The service was slow at first but very accommodating and helpful. The food all the way around was a delight to my taste buds. The Shrimp Rissoto was delicious. I truly enjoyed the sauce.“
“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“
“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.)“