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Wright's
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (New) Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Canadian (New), Breakfast & Brunch
2400 E Missouri AvePhoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-2507
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Ambience:
- Classy
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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20 reviews for Wright's
Review Highlights
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"I ordered the Chef's tasting menu with wine pairings; a 3..." In 3 reviews -
"Our service was fantastic, as expected at the Biltmore." In 6 reviews -
"PLUS the amazing array of goodies from the buffet." In 6 reviews
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20 reviews in English
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Review from Peter J.
Phoenix, AZ
1/24/2012
What a great experience. I went with my wife and friends last weekend. We have been going to the Biltmore resort for years and never went to this restaurant. Having managed at the top two restaurants in Phoenix, I went in with some pretty high standards. We were really impressed with not only the taste of the food, but the presentation of the food as well. The service was friendly, detailed, professional and they did not rush us. We shared the seafood platter and the Foie Gras terrine. Both were fresh and the flavors were fabolous. We all got our own entrees, but the presentation on the lamb rack was fantastic. Everthing live up to the hype. We can't wait to go back again.
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Review from Jeff S.
4/2/2011
Very, very disappointing. My wife and I are attending a conference at the Arizona Biltmore. Rather than joining the group for their offsite party, we opted for a quiet dinner for two at the Biltmore's flagship restaurant. It was a disaster.
We decided to try the Taste of April - a three course meal $48 apiece with optional wine pairings for an additional $25 apiece. The asparagus soup was outstanding. The lobster pasta was awful - pasta at the bottom of the plate was a perfect al dente but most was very under cooked. Dessert came after about 20 minutes of waiting - a plate of 5 small pastries with assorted fillings. The pastries were tough and dry, and the fillings were not good.
The wine pairings were OK - but served with no insight or explanation on the vintages being poured. The first wine was poured well ahead of the soup being delivered and a refill was not offered. The second wine was poured after we were chewing our undercooked pasta. And the third came out 10 minutes before its dessert pairing. Suffice it to say we had sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, and merlot. That's all I know.
Something had to be wrong, but that is not our problem. The waiter was friendly enough, but the service was awful and the food was below subpar. To their credit, the manager comped our meal and bought us a glass of wine at the bar. His actions earned the second star. -
Review from Julie F.
Trinidad, CA
2/23/2012
Sunday Brunch is extraordinary. Last Sunday, we had the buffet for $25 with a fabulous selection of choices from fresh sushi, pastries, desserts, fruits and on and on...even a press pot of coffee. We could have had many additional hot choices for $10 (a bargain) more, but didn't see the need. Loved it. Terrific service. Quiet. One of the best gourmet bargains we've found. the Frank Lloyd Wright designs shine through.
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Review from Jesse R.
Brooklyn, NY
2/26/2012
Very nice dining experience. We had dinner on a Thursday night and started with the small order of the escargot cassoulet, I don't normally like escargot, but this was amazing and I wished we'd ordered the large. Then we split a large Waldorf salad, it is made table side and it's a generous portion. For entree's, I had the veal and crab, which was delicious while my boyfriend had the crispy redfish and he really enjoyed that. We were too full to order dessert, but they did box up their cotton candy for us to enjoy later as well as two boxes of their delicious fresh baked bread. We had the garlic focaccia and the chocolate cherry.
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Review from Louise O.
San Francisco, CA
8/10/2006
My BFF (best friend forever), the architect from LA, was visiting for the weekend and is a huge fan of FLW (frank lloyd wright) so we decided to get girly enjoy the flw decor and architecture and have a ladies brunch at Wright's. Although the menu is a little pricey it's definitely worth it because you order from the alacarte menu and you get the salad/seafood/appetizer/dessert buffet for free.
I think I got the steak and eggs and it was $32 and she got the salmon for $30. The seafood at the buffet included crab claws, mussels, clams, lox. There was also a caprese salad (mozzarella and tomato), prosciutto, salami, and other cold meats.
Everything was very satisfying but tried to hold back on getting "thirds" because it just didn't seem like the place where you pigged out. -
Review from Rob B.
11/18/2010
We had Brunch at the Biltmore's "Wrights" last weekend. A very interesting concept that offers both buffet and plated brunch fare. The buffet is all cold with wonderful selections like shrimp, king crab, sushi, and salmon caviar. The desserts were good and selection plentiful. Buffet is $30.
For an additional $4 to $9 you can have a plated hot meal. Hard to pass this up, we got the pork sandwich topped with poached egg. Jeff, the steak and eggs. Both were amazing! Had we not been on vacation, there would be plenty to take home!
Beautiful setting and first class service. Wasn't sure why it wasn't packed, perhaps the season is not yet in full swing.
I feel bad for the McArthur, architect of record, loads of F.L. Wright accolades for a man who only consulted on the building. -
Review from Sarah H.
4/6/2008 1 photo
Loved their food
Has a little bit of an old people vibe though.... a bit dated....
Honestly, the food was top notch.
I did see a giant cockroach run across the dining room floor though.... Hmm..... I'm torn on how many stars to give this one.....
Hmm.....
I'll give 3 for exceptional food.
-2 for the huge cockroach. -
Review from Lauren T.
7/19/2010
Fantastic.
Beautiful architecture, lovely ambiance and delicious cuisine sum up my experience at Wright's. Each detail was carefully thought out and it showed in the presentation of the food, the decor and the wait staff.
The experience is well worth the price. I would dine here again. -
Review from Marjorie F.
Chicago, IL
7/2/2009
All I can say is WOW...
The architecture and design was beautiful. The food was awesome. The service was friendly and attentive - despite the fact that I had been traveling half the day, probably looked like hell, and should have been hidden from the general public.
Yes, it was expensive but I was on vacation and celebrating a milestone birthday.
This is definitely the place to splurge on yourself. All the suggestions from our server were on the money, so if you don't know what to get, just ask! -
Review from Beth S.
12/22/2009
Fab-u-lous!
The architecture is amazing and the hotel and grounds are decorated perfectly for the holidays. The food is elegant, sophisticated, and perfectly done. The brunch buffet is beautiful and flavorful with a nice variety of cold items.
The brunch is pricey starting at at least $28 depending on which entree you select. The buffet is included in the price of your selected entree. The buffet on it's own is $30. Expensive, but well worth the price.
It was a lovely treat for the holidays! -
Review from Matthew B.
Bethlehem, PA
5/24/2011
Went here for a 5-course wine pairing dinner at the beginning of May. Everything was perfect, from the wines that were matched expertly to each course, to the presentation of each dish. Will never hesitate to go here the next time it is suggested. Unless you have a particular aversion to a specific dish, you will be pleased with whatever you order. One of the best meals I have ever had.
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Review from John C.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/11/2010
An outstanding eatery. Exquisite Cuisine served in a truly comfortable relaxed environment by attentive servers soothed by a marvelous pianist. The Special of the Day Halibut with a unique ratatouille sauce was wonderful.
You'll have to save up for this one, though -
Review from Laura E.
8/11/2010
Breakfast is usually my favorite meal to eat out... the only thing that I look forward to even more is the very occasional fancy-pants brunch. I had the good fortune to be treated to an amazing meal at Wright's... and now I just need to figure out another special occasion that warrants a special outing back to the Biltmore.
Our service was fantastic, as expected at the Biltmore. Water glasses were always full, napkins nicely arranged while we were up, and plates removed quickly.
The menu is kind of interesting... you can "order" the buffet or one of their entrees (which includes the buffet. The buffet alone is $30... but the entrees are barely more than that. For $5-10 more, you will have one of the most amazing meals ever... PLUS the amazing array of goodies from the buffet. Do yourself a big favor and order the Eggs Benedict. I'm not a poached egg fan, so I always order them scrambled... and this was seriously the most perfectly created breakfast dish I've ever had... anywhere. We also enjoyed the salmon, but were less thrilled with the lobster and scallop roll. Honestly, I could barely eat my entree because of my over-indulgence of buffet items... so the staff kindly boxed it for me to-go. Talk about the best take-out meal ever! The buffet had a great assortment of cheese and antipasta, assorted salads, pastries, huge shrimp and crab legs, a tasty ceviche, a couple types of sushi and more. The star of the show was the dessert table. I literally tried EVERY dessert they had out (don't worry... I was sharing!)... my favorites were the coconut cream tart, molten chocolate cake, peanut butter chocolate cup, cheesecake and toffee-chocolate chip cookies. Mmmmm... I think I may have just gotten diabetes, just from this meal alone.
This is definitely a splurge place for me... and I can't wait for an occasion to return.Listed in: Brunch-a-licious
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Review from Fred M.
Phoenix, AZ
5/28/2008
Dined here 3 times and it has always been exceptional. I love the fact that they feature a game selection every night of the week, along with a constantly revolving tasting menu. Wine list is terrific and the food is very fresh. I understand they buy from farmers directly, rather than a food service company, which makes it A+ in my book. Plus the Biltmore is just a beautiful place.
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Review from richard o.
Chandler, AZ
5/24/2008
We had the Sunday brunch. It includes an entree and a seafood, appetizer, ad dessert buffet. The buffet was better than the entrees but everything was very fresh. Drinks are very expensive but what the heck, you're at the Biltmore. It is definitely Oooooooold money here. We loved it. Woof!
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Review from Nathan B.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/30/2011
Beautiful resort. Beautiful restaurant. Beautiful company. And, of course, beautiful food. My experience at Wright's was nothing short of perfection. Starting off with the service: attentive and professional, exactly what I would expect. I ordered the Chef's tasting menu with wine pairings; a 3-course menu that somehow turned into 5. The amuse was poached shrimp with a smoked corn and tomato relish, it was perfectly balanced and the smokiness of the corn complemented the sweetness of the shrimp. Next was the asparagus soup. I love asparagus anyway, but I LOVED this soup. Thick and creamy, with pieces of asparagus and bacon, and a nicely poached egg sitting right on top. The egg yolk added so much richness and depth to the dish. Following the soup was probably my favorite dish of the night: a seared duck breast on a bed of prosciutto, tangelos, and a salad of petite greens tossed in a tangelo vinaigrette. This dish was amazing; beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. My entree was a heaping bowl of lobster rigatoni with green onions and English peas. Everything in the dish worked; the pasta was al dente, the lobster was rich and tender, and the sauce was delicious. Dessert was the only disappointment of the meal, albeit a small one. A macaroon tasting plate. It was good, just not what I would expect from a restaurant like Wright's. I left Wright's feeling fat, happy, and a little tipsy; everything I hope to get out of a meal when I go out.
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Review from Thomas S.
Phoenix, AZ
7/30/2008
They knew. They knew we were a rowdy, tipsy, cuss strewn restaurant gang. And they put us in back. Didn't matter. The entire room was magnificent. Carved concrete block. Mission style furniture blended with contemporary. Three ambiguously sexual servers. Really. How can you tell now days? But the food. The art on a plate. Sublime. And I don't even know what sublime means. I heard it on TV once. Just sounds good. Like the food I fed my pie hole last night. Perfectly seared sea scallop with a corn succotash, a Caesar salad so perfect AND served in a baked Parmesan crisp. That means, my dairy loving friends, that you consume the salad and then eat the bowl. Just like freakin' Dairy Queen. Damn! Filet Mignon, demi glace, baby veggies and the cutest little Dutch potatoes. Ever. Chocolate. Chocolate. Chocolate. Dessert was a chocolate cup with house made vanilla bean ice cream, crisp banana wafers with milk chocolate and German chocolate mousse cake. Toe curling happiness.It was so good I had start cutting myself. And pull out my hair. Both very trendy disorders. I hadn't had Cain Cuvee in years and it's great to know it's a meritage you can stick with. It was a magical evening. Oddly none of the Biltmore staying, tattoo adorned (yes it was indeed an interesting and large fellowship), churchgoers were dining here. Rumor has it they were eating Fritos, watching reruns of Highway to Heaven and deciding if the croquet field looked like a crucifix.
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Review from Christy T.
Tempe, AZ
7/5/2009
WOW. OMG. LUV. BIG LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. WRIGHTS...Get yourself to Wrights' and enjoy it right now. Life is short, Wright's is amazing and you don't want to miss it. The restaurant is sublime, the architecture is stunning, even if you've never noticed the walls around you before, when you are sitting in this restaurant you will. The food is magnificent, silly good. The selection is perfect. The summer tasting menu was delicious and gave you a taste of the abilities of a staggeringly good chef and well executed kitchen. We had scallop appetizers which were so amazing in a lemon butter sauce that I questioned why I did not eat scallops in lemon butter sauce everyday. I had the tasting menu, my husband had the feature - a pork chop with veggies and potatoes. My tasting was equally homey - chicken and rice and it was earth shatteringly good. I question why I bother going into my kitchen when such simple food can be made this good, why do I bother to cook myself...which brings me to price. Watch out, wrights' is not cheap, not value, not frugal, no, no, no. You pay full freight at Wrights. The concept of wine by the glass, not so much here. You will be paying 'bout $18 for a glass, it will be awesome and you will recognize the fact that the wine you are drinking is never sold by the glass, hence the price but it will be just about $18...the tasting menu is $25 and you can fit all 3 items on a small dinner plate- not filling up at this rate. Going full boar, my husband's meal with 3 beers, a $12 salad, a $35 main course and $12 souffle is more in line with the cost of sublime eating. Go for it, get the second job it is all worth it !!!
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Review from Tommy T.
Los Angeles, CA
7/6/2009
I only experienced Wright's for dessert, but I wasn't overly impressed. The dining room is simple, really just an extension of the Biltmore lobby in architecture and decor. The service is friendly, but slow. The server showed up quickly to take our drink orders, but then it took 10 minutes before we got our waters and another 10 minutes for our server to come back to take our food order. On his recommendation, we tried the baked Alaska. It was okay - nothing special. There was way to much of the marshmallow flavored meringue, which was sickeningly sweet, and very little of the sponge cake. I might give Wright's a try for dinner or brunch someday, but I'm in no hurry after this mediocre dessert.
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Review from Christine Y.
Hillsborough, CA
11/25/2009
This place exceeds any expectation I ever had for brunch. The food was fresh, the service was amazing. When you eat at Wright's you get so much for your money. You will leave this place satisfied beyond belief. By far the BEST eggs benedict in all of phoenix/scottsdale. The breakfast buffet that is included with your meal was amazing. It is pricey but so worth it.
