The Phoenician’s signature homemade ice cream takes center stage at the Café and Ice Cream Parlor, a lively, family-oriented spot that also serves up freshly baked pastries, cappuccino, deli salads and sandwiches. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and anytime-of-the-day snacks are available for take-out or dining indoors and out.

Other casual dining options include the Oasis and Canyon Pool Grill, offering poolside menus of salads, sandwiches, snacks and refreshing beverages; The 19th Hole, the perfect venue for after-golf refreshments, including sandwiches and hamburgers hot off the grill.

Singular Sensations: Private Dining Under the Stars
For the ultimate romantic indulgence, couples can enjoy a private candlelight dinner in a secluded outdoor nook at one of the resort’s private Garden Retreats or Tee Box Eight – the highest point of The Phoenician’s Desert Golf Course, nestled on Camelback Mountain. Couples can select a menu from any of the resort’s restaurants and wine from its expansive cellars. These are formally served on the finest linens, crystal and china by a tuxedoed waiter. A musical serenade can be arranged to heighten the mood. After dining, the twosome can settle into lounge chairs for after-dinner cordials.

More Points of Distinction: Treasured Vintages, Renaissance-Inspired Dining and a Proper Tea

Greg Tresner, Arizona’s only master sommelier, presides over The Phoenician’s two wine cellars, whose extraordinary selection of vintages has earned international recognition. This extensive collection boasts more than 45,000 bottles and 2,200 labels from around the world. The wine lists have earned Wine Spectator’s Grand Award, a “Best of” Award of Excellence for The Terrace and an Award of Excellence for Windows on the Green.

The Praying Monk’s barrel-vaulted ceilings and brick archways set a dramatic tone for upscale business and social gatherings. Named after a nearby rock formation, this Renaissance-inspired salon and working wine cellar offers private dining in a setting that showcases antiques, artifacts and richly tapestried furnishings.

Afternoon tea is served daily in classic British tradition in the Lobby Tea Court. Voted Best Afternoon Tea by New Times and Arizona Republic readers, it includes a lavish spread of delicate finger sandwiches, fresh scones with Devonshire cream and preserves, pastries and a selection of fine teas, accompanied by live classical music.

In-Room Dining with a Difference

Guests can also dine in-room – complete with fresh flowers and crisp linens – from a select menu of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack items served by The Phoenician’s attentive room service staff. Hot tea is poured from specially designed pots that strain loose tea, while bread is toasted on the spot to ensure it is piping hot and crisp. Restaurant-style service, course by course, is available upon request. Gourmet homemade baby foods and a children’s menu are also available.

Recently named the “#2 Best Luxury Resort in North America” by readers of Departures magazine, The Phoenician is a AAA Five Diamond world-class, luxury resort rising majestically from the spectacular Sonoran Desert at the base of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona. A 250-acre visual masterpiece, it embodies the spirit and vitality of the Southwest in its landscaping, architecture, and extraordinary art collection. The resort features 654 elegantly appointed guest rooms, suites and villas; six exceptional restaurants; 27 holes of championship golf; the 11-court Tennis Gardens; the Centre for Well-Being spa complex; and 64,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space.

Opened in 1988, The Phoenician is owned and operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide as part of the Luxury Collection. It is minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport and the region’s finest shopping and dining. For information and restaurant reservations, please call (480) 423-2530. For resort reservations, please call (480) 941-8200.