Wren & Wolf

G M 2 months ago

Argh!!!! So enfuriating to have wasted time and effort going here. I was hoping to impress my girl for her birthday, but got one of the most frustrating experiences in a place that promises a "distinct dining experience". I thought I had done my homework by watching a couple of YouTube videos about it where people described a lovely experience at this place and read lots of shinning reviews online, but I failed miserably. The location is nothing to write home about as it is in downtown Phoenix, but they offer parking validation, so that is a plus. I made a reservation and the restaurant was 80% empty, so we were seated immediately upon arrival. Our troubles started as soon as we were seated in a booth with a wobbly toble with too large a base to be in a booth. We had no room to place our feet and we don't have Shaquile O'Neal size feet either... Our server was slow and dismissive, so the service was subpar. We ordered bread service (Noble bread) and a pastry tower (probably from Noble) and those were the best items we had there. We ordered a hot coffee which sat at the bar counter for 20 minutes with our server walking by it several times and not seeing it or pretending not to see it, and when she finally brought it to the table, it was cold. We asked to have it remade and got a bit of attitude from our server. She went and made the second coffee herself and the coffee was awful. They own a La Marzocco, but didn't have a barista to use it, so the coffee was hot, but barely drinkable. We ordered steak and eggs with country potatoes and a fried chicken sandwich with fries. The steak was very good, but the fried eggs (ordered over easy) came over-fried with hard yolks and burnt edges and the country potatoes also over-fried and over salted, so both eggs and potatoes were uneatable. The sandwich was even worse... over-fried hard chicken in a greasy bun with over-fried and over salted fries... also uneatable. Perhaps chef needs to go back to culinary school to learn how to fry food, and a class on people-to-people skills for the server would wouldn’t be a bad idea either. A very memorable experience for the wrong reasons... The value is not there. Don’t fall for the positive reviews here… We won't return.

Vince C. a month ago

Wren & Wolf is a breathtaking, gorgeous restaurant. Beautifully decorated and the atmosphere feels upscale with a hint of hip. After being sat down, the host asked if we preferred bottled water, sparkling or still. We chose still and never received this during our meal. I can only assume this wasn't relayed to our server. For appetizers, we both were intrigued by the "Caviar Bump." This is brought out on a trolly, and the server scoops then places a quarter sized amount of caviar on opposite side of your ball of thumb. He instructs us the best way to enjoy this caviar is to gently press it against the roof of your mouth with your tongue. Both of us are in agreeance that compared to the other times we've had caviar; this was a bit fishy and tasted passed it prime. Onto mains, my partner opted in for the double smash burger which was great. Our server/kitchen was kind enough to upgrade her side to one of their special salads which was great. As for me, I opted in for their eggs benedict, upgrading to their king crab. I found this tasty, but I found the overall flavours overpowered the taste of the crab. Both dishes were beautifully presented, and our server was casual and was a pleasure. We're happy to make this our first meal visiting Phoenix, and if we were to come back, they have an amazing looking dinner menu we'd love to try.

Chris Griner 4 months ago

Let me start by saying Jaxon is an absolute asset to this company. From start to finish, he went above and beyond in every way. Great service feels rare these days, and his level of attention and professionalism truly stood out—easily some of the best service we’ve experienced anywhere. The food was incredible, and having the chef come out to slice the Beef Wellington tableside was such a cool touch. Every member of the team who helped us was top-notch and set a new bar for what we’ll expect when dining out. All four of us will definitely be back every time we’re in the area throughout the year. Thank you again to the entire staff for an outstanding experience. Jaxon if you are ever in Lake Havasu City, we owe you a boat day on the lake 🤘

Spencer Hammond 2 weeks ago

Wren & Wolf never disappoints. The food and atmosphere are absolutely spot on and perfectly match the restaurant’s unique vibe. Every visit feels special, which is why we’ve become regulars. A special shoutout to Lexi, our server, who was incredibly personable and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. We were also impressed that Brittany, the manager, took the time to come out and visit with guests at their tables. That personal touch made us feel genuinely appreciated and added to an already outstanding experience. If you’re visiting, I highly recommend the twice-baked potato with lobster tail and pairing it with an Old Fashioned. BOTH were exceptional. We’ve been here many times and have never left disappointed. Great food, great drinks, and an amazing team that consistently goes above and beyond. Highly recommend!

Matt 4 months ago

I went here for my birthday and it did not disappoint! Me and my friends had an amazing experience here. The food and service were excellent! The staff were very friendly and helpful when it came to the menu. The food came out in a timely manner. The food was so good and everything tasted amazing. This is a great place to celebrate special occasions.