Forty1 Restaurant

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   Jenna

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly outstanding from the amuse bouche to coffee and dessert to finish the meal. Every bite was fantastic. Highly recommend. We planned to dine here once during our trip to Sedona but are now penciling in a second dinner!
   

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   Brenda

   Phoenix

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was good, atmosphere of hotel very nice but the restaurant was way too small for the amount of tables they have placed inside. Music to loud, at full capacity you couldn’t hear server or company your with.
   

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   Brian

   Orange County

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Bar service and drinks were amazing! Connor was great! My wife has an allergy to pumpkin seeds (pepitats) there was a bit of a mix up on the app but all good. Food was absolutely amazing! I’ve worked in hospitality for 20 years in OC, CA and one of the best meals we’ve had in years!
   

   Forty1 RestaurantResponded 3 days ago

   Brian, thank you so much for the awesome feedback! We hope to welcome you back soon!
   

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   Shannon

   Central Coast

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful restaurant. First courses were delicious but the main courses were disappointing. I would try it again but it is pricey
   

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   Sufwan

   Phoenix

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Nice place but not worth it you can get a better steak and value for the buck at a Flemings or steak 44.
   

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   Stacy

   Phoenix

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Fantastic service! Food was unique for the Valentines special. It as good, but I’ve been trying to forget the $800 bill for 3 people (1 drink per person, on the cheap side). Plastic wall enclosures and too loud of music kinda ruined it considering the price. Lighting was great and the grounds are beautiful.
   

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   Mack

   VIP

   Phoenix

   118 reviews

   4.0

   118 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous food terrific service nice pleasant live music. Very pricey. Cost was $ 500 with no alcohol. Didn’t know there was going to be a pre fixe dinner.
   

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   Justin

   Phoenix

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   A Pricey Affair with Unfulfilled Promises In the ever-evolving landscape of fine dining, there exists a delicate balance between price and experience—a balance this new establishment has yet to master. A week prior to my reservation, I received a voicemail requesting confirmation for a table I had already secured with a $100 deposit. Upon returning the call, I encountered a disorganized exchange that did little to instill confidence. My reservation was, in fact, in place upon arrival, but for an evening with a staggering $700 price tag for two, one would expect seamless precision, not confusion. Service, often the linchpin of an exceptional dining experience, oscillated between overzealous and unpolished. Bussers injected themselves into our conversation with irrelevant remarks, while the bartender’s unnecessary flirtation with my wife was a glaring lapse in professionalism. Our server, despite an extended discussion of the menu, failed to deliver the correct order—a mistake they neither acknowledged nor attempted to rectify. Worse still, they were unsure if dinner service was even available at the time of our reservation, requiring additional clarification from another staff member. The ambiance lacked the refinement one would anticipate from such an establishment. It felt as if a lively bar had been hastily draped in linens and adorned with centerpiece arrangements to justify an inflated price point. Seating was cramped, conversation was a competitive sport against neighboring tables, and the overall atmosphere did little to distinguish itself from a more casual setting. Despite the service shortcomings and the lackluster environment, the food itself was competent—though far from extraordinary. While enjoyable, it failed to rival the offerings of the city’s true culinary standouts, making the evening’s exorbitant cost feel even more unjustified. Would I return? Perhaps—but certainly not at this price. Next time, I’ll opt for a more relaxed approach, taking a
   

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   Shawn

   VIP

   Tampa

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing experience. Great food. Will 100% be coming back.
   

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    Judith

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2

    Very disappointing as value was poor. The restaurant is dark black with fake plants hanging from the overhead beams & sharp piercing lighting. The bar is small with only a few stools. Prices are way too high for the small kitchen to cope with unusual & complex sauces. Menu Choice is very limited at all levels. Overall, the restaurant appears to be an afterthought, with plastic sheeting trying to keep diners warm, opening to a well lite outdoor pool. Several diners only ordered soup & left, as high entrée & starter prices scared them away. Service was great by a qualified waiter. The restaurant does not come close to competing with most other high-end restaurants in Sedona. All other diners at our table only rated this overpriced restaurant at 3-3.5 on a 5 point scale.
    

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