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5532 N. Palo Cristi Road Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

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  • American
    Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Dinner: 6-10 p.m. Sun.-Fri.; 5:30-10 p.m. Sat. Brunch: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.
    $$$$
    All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club, cash
  • resort casual
    Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Private Party, Catering, Banquet Facilities, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
    Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
    Full bar
  • Accepted, Recommended
    Lot Available, Valet
Description

Beautiful, secluded, atmospheric: just some of the adjectives that can be used to describe the desert charm of the Hermosa Inn and its acclaimed restaurant Lon's. Once the home of cowboy artist Alonzo "Lon" Megargee, this "Casa Hermosa," or "beautiful house," is true to its name, a hand-crafted oasis of 1930s Southwestern gentility. Though Megargee's art still hangs on the walls, the chief artist at work here now is executive chef Jeremy Pacheco, whose carefully prepared Southwestern cuisine features humanely raised meats, fish and fowl, as well as herbs and heirloom fruits and veggies grown on the Inn's grounds. Menu highlights include butternut squash soup, Dungeness crab cake, and grilled beef tenderloin medallions. Outstanding desserts like the pumpkin crème brûlée are not to be missed.







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  • 2010 | Best Sunday Brunch

    Without a doubt, the kind of brunch that really romances us is one where the food is better than run-of-the-mill breakfast, and the setting transports us to a different time and place. Such is the charm of brunch at Lon's, located at the historic Hermosa Inn. This is pure Southwestern beauty, inside and out -- beautifully manicured desert grounds, and rustic but classy Southwestern décor in the dining room. The brunch menu features some seriously impressive dishes, from tasty... More »

  • 2009 | Best Fire

    Don't make the mistake of hightailing it home after dinner at Lon's, a longtime favorite restaurant of ours. Instead, saunter onto one of the patios around the old joint and curl up (alone or with a loved one) on a comfortable chair or couch. Now, experience one of Arizona's warmest, coziest, and most romantic settings. Perhaps (on certain nights) a friendly, acoustic guitar-playing minstrel will serenade you. For sure, you'll soon be mesmerized by the smells of the desert, the crackling of... More »

  • 2007 | BEST PATIO DINING

    Do you ever wonder what the Valley used to be like before it was a sprawling web of highways and strip malls Head to Lon's, the fine-dining establishment at the Hermosa Inn, to get a taste of tranquility in the great outdoors. The elegant adobe dining room, part of the historic hacienda that once belonged to artist Lon Megargee, is a lovely place to visit year-round, but right around the time you start bragging about how you don't have to shovel sunshine, the patio's the best place to enjoy... More »

  • 2006 | BEST AUTHENTIC ARIZONA RESTAURANT

    We can't help but sigh when we think about Hermosa Inn and its beloved restaurant, Lon's. With its view of Camelback Mountain, its cozy patio fireplace, and trees and cactuses everywhere, the place oozes so much desert charm that we wish we could live there. (Yeah, only in our dreams . . . ) Of course, painter Lon Megargee did live there in the 1930s, and these days, the old-fashioned Arizona adobe ranch house that used to be his residence is home to one of the Valley's most memorable dining... More »

  • 2005 | BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH

    For us, the best Sunday brunch is enjoyed at the table, with the food coming to us. Buffets are so much work. We'd rather relax in a beautiful setting with strong coffee and fresh juice. That's why our favorite place to brunch is Lon's, where we feel like we've been invited to dine with good friends -- who happen to be good cooks with impeccable taste. Lon's is in one of the most beautiful settings in town (you'll feel far out of town, in fact, when you enter the grounds), and the food is... More »

  • 2003 | BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

    How the architect managed to figure out how to dig a wine cellar under the historic converted home that is Lon's, we'll never know. All we can say is that he did it, and beautifully. This brand-new room is hidden back behind the bar, behind a scrolled gate, and down a steep, winding flight of rock stairs. The temperature drops up to 30 degrees as we make the descent, and as we round the bend, we're presented with one of the most gorgeous private dining rooms we've ever seen. If there's no... More »

  • 2001 | Best Place To Take An Out-of-towner For Lunch

    Lon's is generally known to be a great place for a nice dinner, and it's often difficult to get a reservation. But it's easy to get a table at lunch, which is strange, given the fact that the outdoor patio is the loveliest place in the whole Valley to sit outside on a nice day. Visitors will be suitably charmed by the old-Arizona authenticity of the Hermosa Inn and its desert landscaping; there's an impressive view of Camelback Mountain, and the food is actually quite good (although this... More »

  • 2000 | Best "New American" Restaurant

    Executive chef Patrick Poblete does a Southwestern-accented American comfort cuisine that is pure, rich indulgence with lots of heavenly fat.This is Arizona luxury at its best, with surroundings to make every meal special. The gorgeous "cowboy" hacienda with its upscale dining room is tucked away at Paradise Valley's Hermosa Inn.Chef Poblete grows his own fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, and the menu changes based on what's the best of the season, with entrees that complement. Lon's... More »

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  • Miss Lenaiya
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    Miss Lenaiya | Tempe, AZ | 109 Reviews

    | Mon, July 19, 2010

    This is great place to eat

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    SarahB9733 | Fountain Hills, AZ | 4 Reviews

    | Thu, April 23, 2009

    The food is so beautiful. Incredibly romantic! Try dinner on the patio for a sunset view of Cameback Mountain. For a unique dinner try the Wine Cellar.

  • SusanL897
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    SusanL897 | Phoenix, AZ | 11 Reviews

    | Fri, December 12, 2008

    Great food. Very romantic to eat out on the patio in nice weather. Outdoor firepit and candles add to ambiance.

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Dinner Menu
Starters
$14.00
Fritura Mixta
flash fried calamari, florida rock shrimp, red onion & zucchini with citrus aioli
$16.00
Himalayan Salt Seared Ahi Tuna
cilantro, pickled onion & ceviche sauce
$16.00
Yuzu Cured Hamachi
citrus, avocado, shaved radish, sprouts & tempura anchovy
$19.00
Kobe Beef Tartare
sunflower sprouts, house pickles, poached quail egg with truffle vinaigrette
$19.00
Sautéed Sonoma Foie Gras
duck prosciutto, plum jam, pistachio butter & cherry chocolate bread
Soups & Salads
$9.00
Hermosa Arizona Greens
pecans, fuji apples, local goat cheese & chocolate-pomegranate vinaigrette
$11.00
Local Gem Lettuce Wedge
crisp house bacon, heirloom tomato with smoky blue cheese dressing
$10.00
Roasted Arizona Tomatoes
house pulled mozzarella, grilled artisan bread & basil-balsamic vinaigrette
$9.00
Chilled Spring Pea Soup
dungeness crab, pea sprouts & meyer lemon oil
$8.00
Southwest Tortilla Soup
roasted chicken, avocado, crisp tortillas
Entrées
$32.00
Roasted Duck Breast
duck confit, mesquite flour crepe, garden broccoli & blackberry sauce
$39.00
Pan Seared Halibut
english pea puree, wild mushrooms, fava beans & ramp fumet
$32.00
Braised Beef Short Ribs
roasted baby vegetables, mashed potatoes, red wine jus, gremolata
$29.00
Seared Scottish Salmon
rock shrimp, house chorizo, semolina gnocchi & roasted tomato broth
$40.00
Pecan Wood Grilled Beef Tenderloin
house bacon, lyonnaise potatoes, creamed greens & red wine jus
$29.00
Three Little Pigs
bbq loin, braised cheek, crisp belly, bok choy, hayden mills polenta & cider jus
$27.00
Roasted Half Jidori Chicken
basil mashed potatoes, glazed baby carrots, sweet onion jus
Sides For Sharing
$8.00
Lon’s Garden Vegetables
sautéed with butter and herbs
$9.00
Confit Peewee Potatoes
$7.00
Parmesan Creamed Winter Greens
$13.00
Truffle Goat Cheese Macaroni
$9.00
A-1 Beer Battered Maitake Mushroom
with soy ketchup
$8.00
Spicy Garden Broccoli, Beehive Cheddar Cheese
$8.00
Hermosa Parmesan Papas
with truffle dipping sauce

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