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Cheuvront
Categories: Nightlife Bars Wine Bars Restaurants Canadian (New) Wine Bars, Canadian (New) [Edit]
1326 N Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 307-0022
- Hours:
Tue-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri 11 am - 12 am
Sat 4 pm - 12 am
Sun 4 pm - 10 pm
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Wed, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Trendy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
164 reviews for Cheuvront
Review Highlights
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"The pumpkin bread pudding was literally sinful." In 10 reviews -
"...Central ave, library and light rail and are dog friendly." In 20 reviews -
"The mac and cheese (we got the pesto and spinach one) was..." In 25 reviews
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164 reviews in English
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Review from Chrystalle B.
Tempe, AZ
1/6/2012
So. Good.
My BFF & I go here frequently. The patio is great when the weather suits, and the inside tables are great when it doesnt.
Their happy hour menu is awesome. Select dishes/ drinks for $5 a piece.
I havent had a bad item here. From the flatbreads to the bruschetta (the fig and brie is my fave), to the vodka scallops (served in a martini glass) and cheese plates. And oh the cheese, the cheese!
Oh and did I mention their mac and cheese menu? Cuz its bomb. Even reheated, bomb.
Weve never had a bad server here. Even though their attire suggests otherwise, theyre very casual and oh so very nice.
Go here. -
Review from Bryan B.
5/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
Stopped by for happy hour and have never walked away so full on bread. The bruschetta was tasty, but the size of Focaccia bread seems like it was ordered off the Super Size Me menu. Also split the Pear Salad, which all the flavors were right, but just heavy on the dressing for our liking.
We'll definitely stop back, as some of the salmon dishes that came out to neighboring tables looked appetizing. Prices were good for quality of food, but have to be willing to set down for a heaving meal as most French food falls in this category.
Also strange that there was no background music even though you could see speakers.
Glad to see another local downtown restaurant. -
Review from adrian f.
Phoenix, AZ
2/16/2012
Let me start by saying that this is only my SECOND one star review. I take my stars seriously. My wife and I loved (note past tense) Cheuvront. It's an intimate little spot in central Phoenix that boasts a pretty impressive menu, as well as an expansive wine and cheese selection. Not to mention they make a mean martini. And the service was always top notch to boot (we would always request Zach)! But lately we've noticed the place going downhill! The food is still good, as well are the cocktails, but it seems like every time we go in for wine and cheese, they never have what we want when we order. What's the point of even having it on the menu? And it's usually several items that we try to order and are denied! And all food, drinks, and atmosphere aside, my wife and I come for the service. So you can imagine my HUGE disappointment when I was told that Zach was no longer working there... I knew he was in school, so we figured he must have moved on to bigger and better things... then we were told he was fired! What kind of business owner would fire such an exemplary employee. He was SO knowlegeable about wine pairings, and was awesome at recommending food and cheeses we should try! My wife and I would come in specifically on days we knew he was working because we didn't want anyone else serving us! It's a shame he's gone. I hope he pops up at another Phoenix restaurant soon. I'll be taking my business there!!
To those of you wanting to try Cheuvront... I say go for it... as for me "eek! methinks not" -
Review from Nick W.
Phoenix, AZ
5/21/2012
Had a bottle of wine with my wife before the theatre. The atmosphere was great and the staff was friendly. Didn't have any food though.
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Review from Joe B.
Chandler, AZ
1/1/2012
Very disappointed with this place.
I'll just highlight to make things easier:
-The service was quite poor and we were ignored most of the night(partly due to all the issues with our food).
-Cheese plate: Hair on the platter, plastic still on the cheese(WTF?). How do you mess up a cheese platter!!!!
-I ordered the steak: Everything came out COLD...and I mean cold. I sent it back and it was comical when it returned...the portion size of everything shrunk in half.
-In general everyone's food was not that good.
We did not even get an apology for any of the issues we had.
This place is totally not worth the price. -
Review from Joel B.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/23/2012
Snippy waitress. Ran out of bruschetta and caprece salad. Caesar salad was warm shredded lettuce (apparently including iceberg) and tomatoes with some sort of non garlic dressing that was barely able to be tasted. That is not a Caesar salad. Flatbread came without being cut into manageable slices and crumbled all over the place. Was told the bruschetta would have been made on facacio ??? bread if they had any. That is not bruschetta. My companions ordered shared salad and flatbread which arrived without sharing plates. The kitchen was slow and the wait staff insufferable. The chef is obviously very high on himself. I was embarrassed to have taken my visiting relative there.
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Review from D'Lisa L.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/1/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I have been here many times over the years, even celebrating my 2 year anniversary with my sweetie here. I like that they have an amazing selection of cheese, my total weakness. Recently we went to one of their specialty dinners and the experience was top notch. Basically it is family style seating with a long table with room for 12. You learn about wine from a certain region and food to compliment it. It was 3 courses and 3 wines all for $45! The portions were big enough that when I go again I am going to half everything so I have a great next day meal.
I found out about these dinners through FaceBook because I am "friends" with the host. What was great though is when we walked in for the dinner he recognized me and remembered my name, true customer service. On Mondays they have 2 flat bread pizzas and a bottle of wine for $20 you can't beat that! -
Review from Kelly V.
Phoenix, AZ
3/25/2012
I've been here a number of times and the food is always good. They have a fantastic selection of cheese and it's a great place to try boutique cheeses.
The current rating is due to the service we received last night. The hostess was very friendly but our waitress was sorely lacking. After our food arrived and two in our party still needed silverware, we informed her and she never returned with silverware. We ended up stealing it from a neighboring table. She made a bleak attempt at humor telling us that one of the cheeses was a water-based calorie-free cheese when we're pretty sure it's a triple cream. If she'd had an iota of personality, the joke might have flown. But, it fell flat and left us confused wondering if we'd really just ordered calorie free cheese.
We enjoyed our evening anyway. The service could just use a little work. -
Review from Tina T.
10/2/2011 9 Check-ins Here
I simply cannot get over how much I have fallen in love with this place. I have lived in CenPho for several years now and have only just tried Cheuvront in the last four months or so. I mistakenly assumed it was a pretentious wine restaurant but truthfully, it is far from it.
My first foray was at a Sunday Italian cheese tasting they held over the summer. Around $15-$18, you sampled pre-selected cheeses and had the option of ordering a wine flight with it or anything else to drink. You could also order other food. The tastings began at 3pm, and the best part was the restaurant officially opened at 4pm which began their 4-6pm daily happy hour. Yes, DAILY. Great HH selection, too, between the drinks and food. I am a fan of the one cheese plate for $5, margherita flatbread ($6, I think) and their goat cheese phyllo pockets with a balsamic sauce. God, those are to die for. On the dinner menu, we also tried a bleu cheese mac and cheese that was delicious.
Since the first cheese tasting, I have been to an American cheese tasting, and most recently a Spanish cheese tasting. It was at the American cheese tasting that I discovered a favorite goat cheese with the consistency of a parmesan. Cheuvront sells their cheeses for about $1.50 an ounce which is very reasonable. I also had a fantastic red sangria that I had to stop at 2 for. So good.
The service is great, friendly, laid back and approachable. That is how I would describe Cheuvront, overall, too. Check out their website where they have a calendar with their tasting events. -
Review from Alie C.
9/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
As I mentioned before, I am very stingy when it comes to giving five star reviews. An experience has to be pretty mind blowing for me to do so. That being said, my experience at Cheuvront tonight was definitely worthy.
Our server, Drew, was absolutely wonderful. He was friendly, charming, and not hard to look at. He made us laugh and made sure our meal was perfection. He provided some of the best service I have received period, which is a lot to say because I go out to eat frequently. I will definitely be returning and bringing my friends and requesting him.
The food was just as great as the service. We went for restaurant week, so we each did the $30 dealio that comes with three courses. I did the poached pear salad, salmon, and the peach cheesecake. We also decided to try their mac and cheese because we had heard good things about it. The mac and cheese (we got the pesto and spinach one) was TO DIE FOR. I am salivating just thinking about it. I love me some mac and cheese so I am always excited to find really good ones. They also had a couple other options to choose from that I definitely will be back to try. My salmon was cooked to absolute perfection. The cheesecake was also amazing.
My girls and I left totally stuffed but totally happy.
My only issue with this place was the bathroom. It was a little odd, but hey it had a toilet so I can't really complain.
They have a parking lot and they are also right off the light rail so they are super accessible.
I'd definitely recommend this place for a date or a girl's night. It definitely has a romantic, luxe feel. I will definitely be back! -
Review from Michael K.
Phoenix, AZ
4/15/2012
Wonderful wine! Can't beat the cheese plates!
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Review from Rebecca T.
Clawson, MI
12/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was visiting from out of town and our group of 5 came here for dinner one night.
I ordered the Caesar Salad for an appetizer and the chicken with gnocchi for my entree. The salad was a bit disappointing, the dressing was lacking in flavor and they definitely put the emphasis on presentation here. The chicken, while it was tasty, left me hungry. The gnocchi was great though, would have loved some more of that!
For dessert we shared some kind of chocolate souffle cake with goat cheese but it was very dry and didn't have much flavor.
Definitely a romantic place if you want an intimate dinner or are a big fan of wine (which I'm not). -
Review from bob d.
11/5/2011
I can think of nothing that needs improvement.
I think I've found my downtown replacement for Sportmans - something I thought downtown was currently incapable of. Except they don't sell cigars ... I can forgive them don't smoke 'em anyway.
Wine and cheese selection - excellent.
Risotto - excellent
Menu - intriguing
knowledgeable wait staff - check
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Review from Cassandra A.
Tucson, AZ
1/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
Wild red flight with cheese! Try it. Helpful staff, very friendly, especially Todd and Drew.
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Review from Lindsay L.
Chandler, AZ
Updated - 8/3/2011
I have been to Cheuvront a couple of times, but this time was my first actual meal here. I had just finished a big exam and really needed a glass of wine.
Mel had the open faced Tuna Steak sandwich, wich was beautiful but a little difficult to eat. Thick slices of avocado and thin slices of sear ahi tuna on a ciabatta roll. She said it was delicious.
I ordered the Grilled Cheddar Cheese. It was exactly what I wanted- melty, cheesy, and sublime. I paired it with a glass of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, which I reccomend. It's a fruity but crisp white and it really hit the spot.
This is a great date spot. This is the place to go for a new wine suggestion. I'll be back soon.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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Review from Doctors W.
Phoenix, AZ
9/9/2011
Absolutely fantastic. We have been to this restaurant for many occasions and it has been 5 star every time. The wine and cheese tastings are informative and fun, the four course pre-set menu dinners are amazing, heck even the regular menu is outstanding. If this restaurant were in New York, it would take a huge bribe, a big name or a month to get a table for dinner. The quality for the price is unmatched in phoenix. We will be back many times in the future.
I would recommend attending a wine or cheese tasting. The staff are knowledgeable and it will be a fun and informative experience.
I would personally recommend the 3 cheese appetizer, any of their versions of mac-n-cheese, and both the chicken and duck entrees. -
Review from Alaskafiregirl F.
Flagstaff, AZ
7/26/2011
Used to catch the light rail to Cheuvront's all the time, so after an afternoon of day drinking and hanging out in the pool at the Clarendon, we decided to cruise down a few blocks and get some good ol' blue cheese mac-n-cheese. The mac is still awesome and the wine list steller (albeit some choices are a bit pricey). Cheuvront's is consistent and reliable when it comes to wine choices and ambiance. Only thing that bums me out and brings down my review a star is the removal of the love couch from the south side of the bar and those wonderfully cheesy Bond movies dubbed into Italian they used to play at night during dinner. Once overheard a tourist here ask for the "grande pene pasta" while watching those old Italian dubs--um, wouldn't we all, bro?
Even without the Bond, James Bond, I still love going here for the wine tastings and excellent desserts. Awesome to sit out on the patio and listen to the light rail go by, grab a book, pick up a nice bottle of their latest cab and hang out with your dog. -
Review from DJ M.
Laguna Niguel, CA
2/4/2012
I just enjoyed a fabulous wine tasting here. My friend and I actually heard about it on yelp. They had a great selection of wines and the salmon pâté was delicious. Todd was our server and provided excellent service. Their entire staff was actually quite friendly as well as attentive. I will be visiting here the next time I am in the area nrxt month. A nice way to spend an afternoon in Phoenix. Thanks to Todd B. and Jeff.
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Review from Damien F.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/31/2011
We have been here many times. On our last visit, the food and service was just OK. We decided to give it another try last night. No problem getting seated at 6.40. Finally our order was taken shortly before 7 and the cheese plate arrived at 7.15 (how hard is it to put together a cheese plate?
In fairness, Chevronts has a wonderful wine and a great cheese selection. They have changed the accompaniments from whole almonds to almond slivers - OK I guess, just harder to pick up slivers from the cheese plate (don't make me work for my food).
At 7.30 I decided to ask the waiter when our entrees would be served. He told me that it would be at least 10 minutes and 'let me know if you'd like to cancel'. Having been in the restaurant for 50 minutes, we decided to wait. Less than 5 minutes later, our entrees were served...almost cold.
I had 'Chevronts Chicken' - it was supposed to be serve with gnocchi - it had a generous serving of chicken, but just 3 gnocchi! This is usually a very tasty dish, not this time.
I felt sorry for our waiter - it looks like the restaurant was under-staffed.
To add to the misery, the fire alarm went off while we were waiting for our food - it was kind of funny, the alarm went off for about 10 minutes, the Fire Department arrived.
Our waiter comp'd the cheese plate, which we were grateful for.
This is definitely our last visit here, the restaurant scene in Phoenix is just too competitive to have this kind of debacle. -
Review from Stephanie P.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/28/2011
We paid $28 for Easter Brunch last Sunday. The menu selection seemed good on paper-and the food wasn't bad-just didn't wow me enough to want to go back. I was pleased with my yogurt starter, although my friends at the table were complaining about the thickness of the avocado gazpacho and comparing it to guacamole.
2nd course the crab omelet was pretty tasty. I was totally looking forward to sampling my mans' strawberry brioche french toast but it was a disappointment in special-ness.
My 3rd course was supposed to be mousse-stuffed strawberries but instead it was mousse with strawberries sprinkled on top. The pumpkin bread pudding my man ordered was better. The artisan cheese plate my friend ordered was SUCH a dissapointment. ONE piece of cheese to try? C'mon people. We overpaid. -
Review from Robert O.
5/6/2011
Cheuvront is definitely a 1st date night kinda place; the kind of place I would normally never go to but pretend to be very familiar with when trying to woo a lady.
It's quiet, unrushed, dimly lit, and a tad on the expensive side. The eats are tasty, the wines are bold and the service is on par. -
Review from Yoly X.
Phoenix, AZ
5/10/2011
OK I hate to do this to Cheuvront- write a bad review when I've been here many times and had a great experience and not written a review. But, I'm afraid that my recent experience was indicative of a change in the restaurant, and maybe I'm contributing to a turnaround, who knows? But, as a disclaimer, I have been to Cheuvront many times before this and had a good to great experience. This review is for the dinner I had there last saturday night.
So, having had great meals here, Sweet Pea and I decided to take the in-laws while they were in town. The experience started off badly and only got worse. We came in around 8:30 and were seated right away. However, as soon as my butt hit the seat, the hostess turned to me (I guess I looked like the authority of the group of us) and said "um, the kitchen is kind of backed up. Can you wait 15 minutes?" I looked at her with what must have been a very confused expression, and asked "15 minutes? Like, I have to wait 15 minutes before anyone even comes to talk to me??" and she said "yes, is that a problem?" Again, I looked at her incredulously and said "well, I guess I don't really have a choice, do I?" to which she just looked down and shuffled away.
Then I was left to explain to Sweet Pea and the in-laws WTF she was just asking me. An inauspicious start to an evening that we'd made big promises about. Now, I don't know why she said this at all because our waitress was over shortly. But, before she got there, said hostess came by and glumly slapped 4 wine glasses on our table...2 of which were dirty. Not just dirty, one of them ACTUALLY STILL HAD WINE IN IT. I am not joking. So that was strike 2 for the in-laws to see...I was starting to feel about 1 inch tall, as I'm sure Sweet Pea was.
We ordered a selection of cheeses after raving that, although the whole dinner may not have started out well service-wise, the cheeses at Cheuvront are remarkable and a "must-try". Our salads came out...and then our main courses. No cheese. We started wondering, were they doing it French-style, after the meal? There was no further wondering when they brought out the dessert menu, then the check. No mention of the cheese whatsoever. It's like Sweet Pea going through the cheese menu WITH THE VERY SAME WAITRESS and selecting 4 cheeses never happened.
Get your act together, Cheuvront. There are tons of great restaurants opening downtown almost very other week, and being an "establishment" means nothing in these times...look at My Florist. -
Review from DaNelle H.
Phoenix, AZ
6/3/2011
My 2011 New Years Resolution was to find the very best mac n' cheese in the Valley. So far, Cheuvront's is in the lead. They have 6 varieties, and a wonderful trio option that lets you sample. Adored the blue cheese, but I think the traditional was reallly the best. Amazing play on flavors.
Loved watching the light rail go by, and enjoyed the quiet atmosphere. Thinking I need to take my dog for patio dining next time. -
Review from Dolores G.
Phoenix, AZ
2/10/2011 6 Check-ins Here
Solid 3.5 stars for food and 4 for service and ambiance.
Invited to join a few ladies I know for dinner before a Suns game, I was informed that reservations were made here. Having not tried this downtown eatery yet, I was looking forward to the experience.
When I arrived, the ladies had ordered a bottle of a nice sturdy red wine, I was offered and accepted to be served but only requested a short pour, as I only wanted a taste. I pretty much stuck to the water.
The server was very attentive and came back to check on us regularly. When it came time to ordering I was quite appreciateive to the suggestions she offered. I finally decided on a bowl of soup (shrimp and corn chowder) and the Ancho Pork empanadas. In hindsight 2 rich choices but both quite tasty.
The soup had at least 5 good sized shrimp, perfectly tender in a creamy base that was seasoned well and just enough spice to warm and not overwhelm the palate.
The empanadas had seasoned pork, with a flavor similar to chorizo (garlic, chile, cumin), the crust was a flaky puff pastry. This was served with a sweet citrus pepper marmalade that complimented the empanada well.
Overall I was pleased and I will have to go back to try again as I hear their happy hour is great. -
Review from JeannieRafael S.
Phoenix, AZ
7/30/2011
Decided to take a short trip downtown to try the Central Coast Wine Tasting event held here last week. We had a blast! While the rep that hosted the wine tasting made the wine tasting a fun and informative event, we really enjoyed the atmosphere and FOOD!
The tapas plate that came with the wine tasting was fabulous, blue cheese and bacon stuffed dates, a super tasty California cheese (bought some to take home) and a tiny, but very yummy shrimp salad. That only made us want to try more!
Jeannie loves scallops, so naturally she ordered the Scallop Martini. I know deep down she did not want to share, but she graciously fed me one of those monsters. She said they are the best she has ever had and I have a hard time arguing with her. Three big, tender, perfectly cooked and seasoned scallops resting in a Martini glass. The accompanying sauce was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a single cheese plate with a cheese from Spain, Mahon (I think). Loved that one too, so of course we bought some to enjoy later.
Won't wait for a wine tasting to make our return.... -
Review from Scott D.
5/6/2011
I live on top of Cheuvront. Literally.
The good: they sell wine at retail, when I find my cellar is down to those o-so-expensive bottles that are to be savored for a special occasion, it's great that I can pop downstairs and pickup a bottle for 1/2 off the in-store price. They also have a great patio overlooking Central ave, library and light rail and are dog friendly. My dog once escaped from the dog-run area of our building, a feat that involved scaling a 6-foot fence (still baffled) and after a quick search around voila- there she was, meeting and greeting guests on Cheuvront's patio!
From a food standpoint, I agree with many here the portion sizes are not the biggest however most of what they do is consistently well executed. Being a pizza snob, pizza here is not something I do when there are a lot of other choices downtown. I do like the filet mignon, usually two medallion sized pieces with pommes frites
Most of the time it's a plate of various cheeses, nuts, grapes and some bread. I often request them to toast the bread for me, the majority of the time it happens without too much whining.
BOTTOM LINE: I'll take convenience over valueListed in: Pet Friendly Patios and places…
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Review from Samantha C.
Phoenix, AZ
3/23/2011
Location Location Location. I almost felt like I was back in Europe sitting outside at Cheuvront ... right along Central and watching the lightrail whiz by, people walking along the sidewalks and the overall hustle of 'city' life. The inside, however, lacked a certain intimacy that I like to see in wine bars. It is quite casual and airy... not cozy with low lighting like I was expecting/hoping for.
It was quite busy for an early evening (probably because their happy hour is great and otherwise its a bit pricey). The parking lot was full so I gambled with potentially being towed and parked along a side street a few blocks down.
The waiters were excellent at recommending different wines and letting us sample a few before deciding. I settled on Santa Ema Merlot, which was really fantastic! You could spend hours pouring over the varied cheeses and wines Cheuvront offers (even have a special retail section inside devoted to cheese and wine).
Besides the great atmosphere outside, there are other wine bars that I would prefer to go to (5th and Wine, Rokerij, Bomberos). However, if you are in cenpho and looking for a good glass of wine it is definitely worth stopping by. -
Review from Lauren L.
Tempe, AZ
5/6/2011 Seated via OpenTable
I struggle between 3 and 4 stars here, as my low rating has not so much to do with the food but the service. Let's start with the basics-- the food was pretty good in its simplicity. My date, ok fine my mom, and I ordered one of their antipasto plates. It came with some cured meats and cheeses that you select off a list, along with olives and roasted vegies and great crusty bread. We also got a trio of macaroni cheese, AKA my favorite food on earth. You pick which three you want, and if memory serves me right we got the butternut squash, crispy proscuitto, and carmalized onions. HEAVEN. Paired with a nice glass of Pino Grig that kept on coming, it was a pretty average tapas-style, nice meal.
Here's the kicker: our server started the night by telling us her fellow waiters were betting on whether or not she'd spill something during her shift because she had the previous 3 nights. Lo and behold she soon spilled soup down some poor woman's back sitting behind us and then spilled something greasy on the floor next to our table. Then she dropped our credit card behind the register and took at least half an hour trying to retrieving it. And finally, while leaving the restaurant, yup you guessed it, my mom ate it on the greasy residue left over from her 2nd spill. And we didn't even get a free dessert out of the shenanigans! -
Review from Madison B.
Phoenix, AZ
12/30/2011
I can't really think of a metaphor that will really describe this place. My heart is really overwhelmed by the great service that I just had. This restaurant has a lot to offer, whether celebrating an event or not. They have a wide selection of wine and cheese and a unique and eclectic menu. They are here to delight all sorts of palate!
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Review from Todd M.
Glendale, AZ
12/18/2011
Wanted to go try this place out for Restaurant Week. Stopped in and when we were greeted at the front we were told the earliest we could get in was at 9pm. There were many empty tables and there wasn't even a waiting list for people without reservations. The situation at the door just wasn't handled very well. Can't comment on the food but we'll eat at one of the other hundred restaurants in the metro area. We know we can get some food there.
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Review from Lori C.
6/2/2011 2 photos
The BEST macaroni and cheese anywhere. It doesn't seem possible that a classy upscale place like this with a fabulous wine and cheese list would have incredible macaroni and cheese. Ken knows what he is doing here and even though the food is every bit as good as the food I have had in Paris, his desserts will cause you to give in and forget about your diet for the day.
Ask your server which cheeses are at their best and simply have a glass of wine to go with it if you like.
If you order coffee it may take a bit as they always make it fresh when I am there.
Worth the drive, wait or ruining your diet for. -
Review from Susan M.
Tempe, AZ
5/11/2011
Great place with good service, a nice menu, and a fantastic wine list in terms of quality, quantity, and value.
We enjoyed the Abbaye de Bellocq and Taleggio Caravaggio cheeses with the order of the French plate that included pate, cornichons, figs, Dijon mustard, dried cranberries, and baguette. None at the table were very knowledgeable about cheeses, but we told our server Zach our likes and dislikes and he steered us in the right direction. This was a very nice start to the meal and ample for four people. We paired it with an '08 Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc.
There was a dinner entree of risotto cakes w/ peas, asparagus, and mushrooms that we all wanted to try so we put it in as an order for an appetizer. The portion was fairly small so it was perfect for an appetizer, but I would have been a little disappointed had someone ordered it for their main course.
For our entrees two of us ordered the duck and the other two ordered the scallops. The duck was prepared perfectly with crisp skin and moist breast. This was served atop a red-wine risotto with blackberry gastrique. The menu stated there would be seasonal vegetables, but I caught very few on my plate. The scallops were also cooked perfectly and were served with spinach/tomato/olive pasta. We ordered a bottle of Delas "Saint-Esprit" Cotes du Rhone. I felt bad about ordering one of the cheapest bottles on the menu (only $20!), but the Cotes du Rhone caught my eye and I wanted to try it. It ended up being a very nice wine, whatta steal.
Due to dietary restrictions of one guest, we had to request a change on one of the entrees and the server was very respectful of it and discussed it with the chef who obliged with no issues. Kudos for going out of their way to take care of us.
For dessert we had a chocolate cookie filled with molten chocolate served with ice cream, along with crème brulee. Both were not out of this world, but a nice finish nonetheless to a fabulous meal.
All in all this was a great place that was very reasonably priced where you could go all out and not feel too bad when the bill came. :) I enjoyed the wine list and it was apparent that they did not markup their wines as much as other restaurants. The only reason this place does not get 5 stars is portion size, lack of vegetables with the entree (I much enjoy a meal of protein, vegetable, starch with somewhat equal ratios), and there was not one "wow" factor in which I will be telling my friends "You MUST order this dish" or a dish I have to come back for. I wouldn't have minded the small portion size at all had it perhaps been on a bigger plate with more use of color.
I would definitely enjoy coming back and would love to try their happy hour. I also love how they are open on Monday evenings since a lot of nice places aren't.
Sorry this is my first time writing a review so if you don't want to read the whole thing:
Positive:
GREAT wine list
Outstanding cheeses
On the mark entrees
Knowledgeable and attentive staff
Negative:
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Review from Monica J.
5/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Very cute wine bar with a relaxed atmosphere. I went on a Sunday evening so it was nice and quiet, perfect for hanging out with friends and enjoying a long ambling dinner. Being able to watch the light rail go by gives it a very urban vibe which is a nice change from the usual suburban strip mall locale of most places in Phoenix.
I went here with a group of four for spring restaurant week. I am not sure if this was really such a good deal since the pizzas on their menu all sounded awesome and were much cheaper than the $30pp that we paid. But we happily decided to save that for another time and so we all ordered off the prix-fix menu. Everyone at the table liked their food though one person felt their chicken was a little undercooked. We got a variety of options so that we could all sample each others food. For me, the highlight was the gazpacho. It was really delicious. None of the other dishes were really out-of-this-world great, but still impressive food for a place that appears to primarily be a wine bar.
The best part was that our server was able to recommend wines for each of us that we had never tried before but really enjoyed. I love trying new wines so that was a lot of fun. A small plus is that it prints the name of the wine on the receipt so I can actually remember the name to hopefully purchase a bottle another time. Even though I don't come to this midtown area often, this place is right down the street from the art museum so I will definitely be back. -
Review from Alex P.
2/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Was not impressed at all. Atmosphere is like a coffee shop. They charge waytoo much for what you get in presentation, taste, and attention to detail. The short rib was alright, nothing special at all. The polenta was too thick and a bit cold.
Wine list is good.
They seem to be trying too hard to be something they are not. Too many restaurants within a 10 mile radius that execute a lot higher for the same price. Will not be back. -
Review from Brig T.
Phoenix, AZ
2/25/2011
There is enough reviews of this place, that what I say obviously doesn't really matter, so I will keep it short! :-)
Great waitstaff, excellent happy hour, and delish drinks!
Best bang for your buck on the happy hour is deff the pizza, and possibly the mac and cheese.
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Review from Kurdy S.
11/8/2010 11 photos
Cheuvront, as the name appears, is evidentially not French, as I first theorized. The only thing remotely French here was the Filet Mignon that was part of the customized menu for the Birthday Event I attended.
The scene here was kind of refreshing compared to many places in the Valley. It's not everyday you can sip on fine wine, munch on exotic cheese and hear the sounds of a LIGHT passenger train swift by.
One of the best parts of the venue was actually mingling within the cool exclusive, private area where you can lounge on sofas or sit on high chairs at your tables that seated four. Interestingly, they had these transparent curtains that kind of snaked around each table creating almost an intimate feel. It was even more so that the lighting was set to dim with candle lights and modern pendant lighting hovering the tables.
The true highlights went to the food. I started my night with a Mango Mojito! It was an excellent, tasty drink BUT where was the alcohol? Did they run out?! Ahh! $8 for a virgin-like drink?! I did feel ripped off, however, they won me over with:
Apps:
* Warm fresh baguette!
* Pâté: super good!
Main Entrées:
* Nicely prepared DUCK breast over very flavorful risotto with some crunchy asparagus pieces (style points with the artsy presentation!)
* The orange glazed SALMON had this nice surface texture while the inside remained moist and tender. The Fingerling Potato Wedges, surprisingly, complemented it very well.
Lastly, they were very courteous to help slice and box (any leftover) a Birthday Cake that was brought from outside. Extra points for added service.
Overall, it was a great venue to have a nice, cozy dinner with your closest friends in an urbanesque setting. -
Review from Becca C.
Phoenix, AZ
11/29/2011
So yummy, good date spot.
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Review from Andrew V.
Phoenix, AZ
10/28/2011
I can't find it in me to give this place more than two stars.
The atmosphere is not bad, pretty much expected for a wine bar. However there are some tacky elements... our high-top table and both stools were annoyingly wobbly, and a member of the waitstaff was sitting at a computer using Facebook at the bar (klassy).
The service was terrible... to the point where we were ready to walk out if the waiter made one more trip past our table without so much as eye contact. We walked to the bar for our second round of drinks after waiting with empty glasses for about 15 minutes (the same amount of time it took us to get our first round).
When the waiter to patron ratio is about 1:1, you'd expect a lot more... I'm sticking to Postino. -
Review from Kristi D.
10/11/2008 ROTD 4/9/2009
Oh dear god, I'm in love...
Peppered Filet and Martini Scallop dreams fill my mind. Blue Cheese stuffed olives in my martini?? what?? shut the fuck UP!! Sooooo amazing. Quality all the way. I had a glass of Byron Pinot Noir (fabulous) then a white chocolate martini for desert. (I prefer to drink my desert). Great romantic spot to bring a date. Secures that you will be getting action later, trust me.
If you see me at Cheuvront stop by and say hello. I'll be the one in the corner making sweet love to the macaroni and cheese..... no joke.Listed in: This is why I'm hot yo....
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Review from Sara B.
Tempe, AZ
3/22/2009 ROTD 8/9/2009
This is where Marie Antoinette would eat, were she a contemporary Phoenician and not a deposed French ruler from the eighteen century. Total decadence. Total indulgence. Totally wrong but oh-so-right.
Brunch: cheese plate, eggs Benedict in a spicy hollandaise, Gruet mimosa.
Lunch: cheese plate, burger with dry jack cheese and pancetta on ciabatta, sweet potato fries, gin-cucumber martini.
Oh my god, the cheese list. I really hope I never become lactose intolerant. Because I don't think it would stop me from devouring cheese plates like they're going out of style, but it would make the aftermath upsetting. Anyway, their list is robust and I've yet to try something I don't like. The Roaring '40s blue is excellent. Idiazabal was like a Spanish manchego, but smokier. The manchego was hard and nutty and delicious. The Chimay Grand Cru made great use of its Belgian beer namesake and was smooth and a bit soft.
Would you think I was weird if I said the Hoch Ybrig tasted like a Swiss mountain meadow? Whatever, it totally did - floral and fresh and pastoral. I bet those cows were eating some sweet clover and spring blossoms.
Wine, cheese, bread. It's like a guaranteed homerun in my book. One problem - some of the sloooowest food ever. And not in that this-was-grown-within-a-four-block-radius way, either. Just slow. Like fucking molasses.
Order-in to food-received: 55 minutes. For three burgers, a macaroni and cheese and a cold turkey sandwich. During a late lunch amongst not more than five other tables. This only makes sense if the kitchen contains a bong. Or maybe a live pig.
Don't think about it, though. Just order another cocktail, consume your weight in cheese and, if you want to reenact my own experience, drool a little.
As Marie Antoinette would say (OK, probably not, since this is totally unverified and historically questionable, but fuck you for saying so), "Let them each cheese!"
