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5200 E. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85018

602-808-0766

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Critics'
Pick
Best Sunday Brunch
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Breakfast, Brunch, Contemporary, Continental, Dessert, Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood

Hours: Daily 10pm-12am

Price: $$$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club
Attire: business casual, no denim, no shorts, no sandals

Features: Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Delivery, Private Party, Catering, Banquet Facilities, Kid Friendly, Business Dining, Fireplace, Wifi Access

Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Entertainment: Live Entertainment
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Lot Available, Valet

Description

One of the Valley's premier restaurants, set in one of the Valley's prettiest resorts. The chef celebrates the flavorful bounty of baby vegetables, lighter meat dishes, and abundant fish from the Pacific Northwest. Mussels in a thyme-tinged Chardonnay broth, spit-roasted chicken paired with Swiss chard and chive whipped potatoes, and John Dory with baby beets, fennel and white-truffle celery jus are highlights. The decadent Collage de Chocolate, a chocolate sampler for two, provides a rousing finale. Great dress-up, special-occasion fun.

2011 | Best Sunday Brunch

Brunch, that magical pairing of breakfast and lunch, is an underrated meal often flippantly associated with the word "buffet." Eye-rollers may want to direct their attention to the Mediterranean Market Buffet at T. Cook's, the cozy restaurant located inside the Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Every Sunday, in an elegant room done up in colonial Spanish architecture -- with palm trees literally growing through the roof -- patrons pick up an empty plate and make their way to tables laden... More »
2010 | Best Lounge

We've always loved the patio at the Royal Palms, where you can sip champagne under the stars. But, lately, we've been pledging fidelity to the graceful lounge just inside the front door. Choose either a comfy couch or a seat at the curved bar, settle in with a craft cocktail, and let pianist Dwight Brewer sweep your heart away. This is the rare bar in town where you would not feel out of place in a little black dress. or even a big one; this is a lounge for adults, not club kids. More »
2010 | Best Romantic Dinner

In the game of love, you never want to look like you're trying too hard. So T. Cook's is always the ace up our sleeve, because dinner here makes romance seem effortless. The dining room alone feels elegant and special, and when there's a guitar player on hand, the live musical serenades put plenty of hearts and stars in our eyes. Thanks to a very gracious staff, the pace of a meal is just right, and executive chef Lee Hillson's Mediterranean-influenced cuisine will make you fall even further... More »
2009 | Best Sunday Brunch

We're not sure what Heaven is like, but we imagine it to be something like T. Cook's lavish, all-you-can-eat "Mediterranean market buffet" brunch. Like the romantic Royal Palms Resort itself, brunch here is beautiful beyond belief, as mouthwatering as the glossy pages of food porn in Gourmet magazine. Everything is exquisitely displayed, from delicate pink slices of prosciutto and moist smoked salmon to abundant platters of roasted red peppers and portobello mushrooms, grilled asparagus, egg... More »
2008 | Best Sunday Brunch

Whenever we need a reminder of just how good we have it here in the Valley of the Sun, we have to head to T. Cook's spectacular Sunday brunch to put ourselves in the right frame of mind. Just setting foot on the Royal Palms property is enough to lighten our hearts -- certainly one doesn't need to be a guest at the resort to appreciate its lush landscaping, stunning views of Camelback Mountain, and romantic Mediterranean courtyards. And inside T. Cook's, the energy is soothing and... More »
2007 | BEST ROMANTIC DINNER

Just stepping foot on the grounds of the Royal Palms Resort & Spa is enough to make you swoon. With its stately Spanish colonial architecture and lush, manicured grounds, it's no wonder this elegant property is a popular wedding site. But even if you're barely past your first date, dinner at T. Cook's is sure to spark some romance. From its high ceilings to its luxurious appointments, the dining room is the best spot in Phoenix for an amorous t�te-à-t�te with someone special. Chef Lee Hil... More »
2003 | BEST RESORT RESTAURANT

The last thing we want when we're enjoying a luxury resort dinner is to feel like we're eating a luxury resort dinner. That's because so many resorts these days are enormous corporations, with sterile, appeal-to-the-masses menus that have us yawning in our caesar salad, roasted chicken and crème brûlée. Not T. Cook's, though. At T. Cook's, we feel like we're dining in someone's private dream. It's the dream of a gardener, given carte blanche to create an Eden that invites... More »
2002 | Best Sunday Brunch

With just 166 rooms but Four Diamonds, it's clear that the Royal Palms understands how class cohabits with intimacy. Rather than catering to the masses and impressing with sheer quantity, Royal Palms puts exquisite effort into the tiniest details of every single element of its operation. While other brunches use the flash factor of acres of food to draw oohs and aahs, T. Cook's offers a refined finish to the weekend, offering a prix fixe menu of à la carte Mediterranean-inspired... More »
2001 | Best Vegetables

The drop-dead gorgeous historic Royal Palms property makes a delightful place to eat our veggies. Garden-fresh beauties are selected, whenever possible, from local, organic farmers. Boasting select seasonal dishes from Barcelona, Spain, and the Tuscan region of Italy, the menu tempts with such dishes as a salad of organic greens, tomato fresca and pine-nut dressing; chopped vegetable salad with feta and Kalamata olive vinaigrette; or watercress salad with baby beets and baked goat cheese.... More »
2000 | Best Place to Romance Your Lover

Just walking through the Royal Palms makes us swoon. Built around a 1929 Mediterranean-style mansion, this grand property flourishes with exotic palms, lush shrubs, specimen trees, cactuses and masses of flowers. T. Cook's is set to the back of an intimate, fountain-strewn courtyard, and decorated with breathtaking antiques. But what grabs our attention, even more so than the spectacular view of Camelback Mountain, is the restaurant's showcase fireplace. It spans a back wall, and roasts... More »

Last Night at AZ Wine & Dine: Balsamic-Braised Short Ribs, Salted Caramel Chocolate Lollipops, and Much More

By Dominique Chatterjee | Fri, April 13, 2012

Are you the kind of person who rushes home from the grocery store to eat a tiny nibble of every single thing you bought? It's okay; I'm like that too. If you are, you might think a tasting event fea... More »
Spiced Apple & Ginger Bread Upside Down Cake at T. Cook's

By Dominique Chatterjee | Fri, January 27, 2012

Nestled in the back of the Royal Palms Hotel you'll find T. Cook's, one of the best rated restaurants in Phoenix. The good news is there's no reason to wait for a special occasion to check it out. For... More »
Mother Load

By Howard Seftel | Thu, April 29, 1999

T. Cook's, Royal Palms, 5200 East Camelback, Phoenix, 602-808-0766. Sunday Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. She carried us for nine months, then brought us into the world. She fed us, clothed us, sheltered us, comforted us, raised us. She packed our sch... More »
Inn & Out

By Howard Seftel | Thu, April 09, 1998

T. Cook's, Royal Palms, 5200 East Camelback, Phoenix, 808-0766. Hours: Dinner, 6 to 10:30 p.m., seven days a week. According to the Chamber of Commerce, about 12 million visitors come to the Valley every year. It seems like 11 million of them mak... More »

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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

Whenever we need a reminder of just how good we have it here in the Valley of the Sun, we have to head to T. Cook's spectacular Sunday brunch to put ourselves in the right frame of mind. Just setting foot on the Royal Palms property is enough to lighten our hearts � certainly one doesn't need to be a guest at the resort to appreciate its lush landscaping, stunning views of Camelback Mountain, and romantic Mediterranean courtyards. And inside T. Cook's, the energy is soothing and sophisticated, with sunlight brightening the elegant dining room as a classical guitar player serenades guests. The buffet is as gorgeous as it gets, a decadent, all-you-can-eat spread, with artfully arranged platters of smoked salmon, egg dishes, roasted and grilled vegetables, shrimp cocktail in martini glasses, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, and several kinds of soft rolls and bread. Just as delightful (or maybe more so, if you have a sweet tooth) are pastry chef Pierino Jermonti's exquisite tarts, cakes, cookies, and bonbons, which take up a few tables of their own. Thanks to T. Cook's, Sunday's our favorite day of the week.

Dinner Menu

Appetizers

$24.00

Antipasto Platter To Share
house cured meats, pickled vegetables & artisan cheeses

$18.00

Burgundian Escargot
with slow roasted pork belly, cauliflower puree & green harissa

$16.00

Maine Blue Mussels
with roasted corn, leek & grilled ciabatta & tomato butter

$14.00

Crab Cake
with smoked onion aioli & tomato chutney

$12.00

Pear Salad
organic greens, maytag blue cheese & spiced pecans with balsamic vinaigrette

$12.00

Panzanella Salad
buttered toasted brioche, mixed greens, fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes with basil vinaigrette

$12.00

Chilled Tomato Gazpacho

$12.00

Salad Of Peas
with frisee & arugula greens, fossil creek farm goat cheese & toasted walnuts

$13.00

Lobster & Fennel Bisque
with lobster, fennel confit & corn cream

Pastas

$28.00

Chef Lee’s Carbonara*
garlic cream, prosciutto, pancetta, parmesan cheese & egg yolk

$28.00

House Made Pasta
with tomato-eggplant ragout, fresh herbs & fossil creek creamery goat cheese

$28.00

Shellfish Pasta
linguini with chopped clams & rock shrimp in a white wine sauce with chopped parsley

$28.00

Short Rib Ravioli
mushrooms, swiss chard & crispy potatoes

Entrees

$32.00

Duck A L’orange
served with candied orange, asparagus, thyme fondant potatoes & traditional sauce

$31.00

Skuna Bay Salmon
with a fromage blanc & tomato tart, lemon supremes, asparagus & crispy onions

$30.00

Poulet Rouge Chicken
stuffed with spinach & eurocreme, parsnip angelotti, confit chicken & arugula

Feature Of The Day
market price please inquire with your server

Choice Of Beef
served with rosemary, horseradish gratin, roasted cippolini onions, carrots & red wine jus

$45.00

Usda Prime Beef Tenderloin

$53.00

Usda Prime 21-day Dry Aged Ribeye

$40.00

Niman Ranch Pork Chop
with rosemary horseradish gratin, roasted cippolini onions, carrots red wine jus

$34.00

Slow Roasted Lamb
stuffed with feta & tomatoes & served with potatoes, capers, olives, green beans & tzatziki sauce

Sides

$28.00

Lobster

$6.00

Potato Puree

$8.00

Local Farm Roasted Vegetables

$9.00

Asparagus & Baby Carrots With Orange Marmalade Butter

After Dinner Indulgences By Chef Travis

$12.00

Inside Out ‘ice Cream’ Sandwich
chocolate sponge cake layered with milk chocolate caramel mousse with fleur de sel crème anglaise

$13.00

Caramel Cheesecake Crème Brûleé
caramel cheesecake & vanilla crème brûleé with fresh berries, guava sauce, & an almond hippen cookie

$13.00

Chocolate Decadence
devil’s food cake layered with organic raspberries & dark chocolate caramel mousse

$13.00

Spiced Apple & Ginger Bread Upside Down Cake
ginger bread cake with granny smith apples braised with cinnamon & caramel

$14.00

T. Cook’s Royal Éclairs
filled with vanilla & chocoloate malted bavarian served with vanilla gelato & topped with warm fudge sauce

$13.00

Brown Sugar Butterscotch Crème Caramel
baked custard topped with salted dulce de leche & served with s’more macaroons

$16.00

Chef’s Selection Of Cheeses
artisan cheeses paired with our chef’s house-made accompaniments

$16.00

Assortment Of Six Hand Rolled Truffles

$10.00

Gelatos & Sorbets

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T. Cook's

5200 E. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85018

602-808-0766

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2011 | Best Sunday Brunch

2010 | Best Lounge

2010 | Best Romantic Dinner

2009 | Best Sunday Brunch

2008 | Best Sunday Brunch

2007 | BEST ROMANTIC DINNER

2003 | BEST RESORT RESTAURANT

2002 | Best Sunday Brunch

2001 | Best Vegetables

2000 | Best Place to Romance Your Lover

By Dominique Chatterjee | Fri, April 13, 2012

By Dominique Chatterjee | Fri, January 27, 2012

By Howard Seftel | Thu, April 29, 1999

By Howard Seftel | Thu, April 09, 1998

phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews