Restaurant Review

Steakhouse 89 2620 W Hwy. 89A Sedona, AZ 86336 steakhouse89.com (928) 204-2000

RESTAURANT

REVIEW: Sedona’s Steakhouse 89

This Sedona steakhouse is not to be

missed. It’s visible from Sedona’s

Highway 89, with its bold, crisp, logo-printed awning beckoning weary travelers in search of a juicy steak.

Once inside, you’ll find the atmosphere pleasant enough. However, some areas have a more upscale décor than others. The owner, Dieter Lehmann, told us of his plans to renovate the main dining area and include a large circular bar of marble with lighting mounted beneath for a contemporary glow.

We dined in a private dining room which was quite elegant. There are actually several private dining areas suitable for various-sized gatherings, including a small outdoor patio (separate from their main patio area in front), as well as a 12-seat dining table inside their wine room. If you enjoy being surrounded by the delectable offerings of wine they stock, then this may be the place for your next event. The main patio area offers a wonderful space to enjoy Sedona’s beautiful weather.

Our starter was the Chef’s daily empanada. This crispy delight appears on their Happy Hour menu for just $7. The main course was a tender filet with garlic whipped potatoes, in a red wine reduction. The flavor and tenderness of the wood-fired filet was excellent. We were also given a sampling of shrimp which was lovely, and can be added to your main course if you’re craving a classic surf and turf meal.

The abundant wine choices at Steakhouse 89 include area locals: Flying Leap, Provisioner, Javalina Leap, and Arizona Stronghold, as well as plenty of California selections and more. The list of specialty cocktails includes an Arizona Mule, a Prickly Pear Pom Cosmo, and a Sweet Home Arizona – all worth checking out for their local flair. The happy hour cocktail and wine list includes several of the local wines as well as a Prickly Pineapple Tini.

To finish off the meal, I had just the right appetite left for a classic dessert. It was sweet satisfaction to crack through the glistening torched-sugar top to the silky crème brulee beneath. This steakhouse leans more to the upscale eatery side than to the downhome ribs side, but we all know that a wood-fired steak in every setting is well worth a visit. For more information and reservations, check out www.steakhouse89.com or call 928-204-2000. AZ

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