“ What a wonderful evening. What a special experience I don't know what took us so long to enjoy an evening at Sel. From the hostess to our servers, Luciano and Franco to our absolutely delicious dinner the evening couldn't have been better. They have a happy hour until 6:30 PM that includes being able to have a bottle of wine for half off and at the end of the meal, we were brought a taste of port from Portugal that was delicious. Chef Brandan even came over to thank us for coming in, which was an unexpected touch. The room is small, but intimate was wonderful as you can really carry on a conversation. We will definitely be returning! ”

“ I have been to this place four times now and each was as great or better than the last time. The food is creative and delicious. The portion sizes are just right for a tasting menu and the wine pairings are unique and really compliment the dishes. The service is the perfect balance of attention yet relaxed. Currently the place is tastefully decorated for the holiday season. I would recommend a reservation as it is small... The size that makes you feel special. ”

“ A wonderful restaurant with great staff. This was our third time at Sel and it has always been a perfect experience. The food is expertly prepared and always delicious. at our table, we had the sea menu and also the vegetarian menu, both of which were excellent. Everything was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The staff was extremely attentive. It was a beautiful atmosphere outdoors on the terrace. I highly recommend. ”

“ Sel Wow, just Wow! Very impressive good thing I didn't have socks on because they would've been blown right off. Ambience was brilliant and I love all the plants. This is a special place for a special event although it wasn't my birthday or anniversary. It was just wonderful for my husband to take me on date night. We did the five plate dinner and it was opulent. They taste and presentations were outstanding. Katelin, the hostess and Josh our wonderful and experience mixologist, the owners are Brandon and May, are delightful? Our waiters were Joel and Lucino who did a fabulous job. Everyone there felt like family. Our experience was a bit pricey, it was worth every dollar. $100 plus a person. I WOULD RECOMMEND ”

“ I was walking by Sel the other day and noticed their happy hour sign and decided to stop in. Wow I'm so glad I did! Sell is an intimate quaint restaurant offering the finest bites and happy hour around. Service was fast and friendly. It definitely had a regular crowd that you could tell really love to come together and enjoy great food, conversation and wine. We tried the fries, wagyu sliders and bao buns and I wanted more of everything. Fries were made in house and came with a delectable truffle aoili. Our server even asked if we wanted 1 more slider as the order comes with 3 (there were 2 of us). Why don't other people say this? Haha it was such a nice touch and a great move showing their care and attention to detail. I'd definitely recommend going here. It would be a great spot for a date night! ”

“ Well just when we thought the best could not be topped - we were blown away by our experience at Sel. First, Ava was a great initial first experience - not only with helping with making our reservations, but also as our hostess - first class!! The food was outstanding - please see pictures - the plating was gorgeous. The best of the evening was the tomato soup with a surprise grilled cheese - so flavorful and delicious! The freshness of the ingredients and tastefully crafted courses were tremendous. Had a wonderful conversation with May who oversees all evening activities - she is the best. So helpful and informative - always with a smile! We will be back soon to try the many fresh items on the menu. We came because of AZ Restaurant Week - and will be back often because we are fans!!! ”

“ Sel is doing a really smart thing and has set up a special happy hour menu for summer! It's great but don't think you'll just strong in and do a tasting. They are staying very busy. We grabbed a reservation last night at 5:15. Within 15 minutes the place was full. Service was impeccable and there was no shaming that we were just there for the happy hour. Our waiter was friendly and helped us make our drink selections. Cocktails were fabulous and I'm only sorry that I can't remember the names to share. We split an order of warm olives (cured in house), a roasted beet salad, and the short ribs buns. Perfection. I loved the complexity of the salad; blue cheese arugula, beets, pistachio, pear, balsamic vinagrette. Short rib surprised me too! It had daikon and grated carrots and maybe radish sprouts? Next time, I'll be back for the full 5-course menu but this is a great way to engage with a top restaurant especially during the hot months. ”

“ We have eaten at Sel before and it was amazing food... And so when they joined Restaurant Week and we saw their menu, we knew we had to go. It did not disappoint. I was a little worried as we had to make a reservation for outside but the outdoor seating is on the east side, so you are not in the sun, has a lot of beautiful greenery and flowers, misters and some swamp cooler A/C units. So it was actually quite pleasant! We could hear each other talk without having to raise our voices, heard the server perfectly and we weren't overwhelmed by other patrons' conversations. The service was also excellent..our server was very attentive and our waters, for the most part, stayed full. I did run out at the very end but it wasn't a huge deal. The food... Now... The fun part.... The asparagus soup was good. I probably wouldn't order it outside of this fixed menu. The garnishes were definitely needed to add depth to the soup. The prawns had an amazing char on them and the potato pancakes underneath was delicious! The winner of the appetizers, in my opinion, was the charred sweet corn and tapioca pearl ragout. The flavors blended together extremely well and just gave so much depth to this dish. It was delicious and I could have eaten much more. For the entree my husband got the halibut and I got the filet. We always share... His halibut... Oh wow... It was perfectly cooked, had an amazing sear on the outside. It had a wonderful squash puree and some wild ramps. Everything complemented each other for an amazing dish. The filet... I make a mean steak.... And so I find steaks are often times subpar. When I can find a good steak at a restaurant... It's... . This. Steak. Was. Perfectly. Cooked! And seasoned! It had a wonderful sear on the outside, the seasoning wasn't overpowering but made the meat shine. The sauces and potatoes underneath were a wonderful addition! The only thing I wasn't impressed with was the oyster mushroom..one end actually was quite delicious but the wider part lacked flavor and was just chewy. Now for the desserts. We decided to try three. The blackberry-sake cobbler was good... The blackberries were a bit underwhelming. I didn't notice a distinct pop of flavor I would have expected. Th gelato was delicious. The white chocolate pine nut date bread pudding was delicious. I would get it again. It was served hot and the flavors all blended together in a sweet yet savory dish. The bread pudding melted in your mouth. The winner of the desserts was the strawberry Marzipan Shortcake. The chef had won an award for it and it is clear why. You wouldn't expect the depth of flavors... But the shortcake is nice and airy and he adds a sea salt to it that makes everything pop. It was like.. oh this is good... Oh wow... Type of moment. The second the salt hit.. so good. I wasn't sure anything could top the bread pudding but that shortcake was the clear winner for the whole table.. In the pictures, there are sometimes two of th same dish. That is because even the plating was unique and added a fun element to the experience. The fish was served on a dish that reminded me of half of a clam shell.. the steak was served on a plate that looked like a white stone .. and the appetizers were in a unique bowl that was admired by all at the table. Apparently we weren't the only once to notice and comment on them per our server I love Sel and would love to eat there more often but it is quite expensive for the average Joe. It is a great place for special celebrations or, if they join restaurant week again, a great chance for some amazing food, beautiful ambiance and excellent service! Highly recommend ”

“ Some of our friends recommended this restaurant to us. So my husband booked a surprise date night. Ambience - The ambience is very intimate and romantic. Service - The service was very good. Our server was knowledgeable and helped us decide if we should go with an appetizer or dessert. Food - Both of our entrées were fantastic! I had the herb roasted venison loin rack. It was encrusted in a pinenut black truffle brioche and served with smoked caramelized onions and celery root purée. It was absolutely delicious and I wish I could have picked my plate up and licked it clean. My husband had the 12 ounce grilled New York strip served with caramelized onions and truffle fries. His steak was also delicious and cooked perfectly. For dessert we had the strawberry marzipan shortcake. It too, was scrumptious. I enjoyed the reduced balsamic glaze. I felt it brought the dessert together nicely. Next time I will save my appetite and try their tasting menu. You can view it in my attached photos. ”

“ What an absolutely breathtaking meal. One to remember for a lifetime. My husband and I had a gift card to blow and Sel was the perfect choice. It's a small and romantic restaurant with big talent brewing inside. Chefs Brandon and John deserve a James Beard award immediately! We did the chef's tasting menu and my husband did the wine pairing. I got champagne, and it was so refreshing! They brought out complimentary homemade sourdough bread and amuse-bouche. The different dishes they served us included gazpacho (with peach sorbet inside?!), prawn, crudo, and venison/filet mignon for our entrees. The one that blew us away the most was the gazpacho - it was legitimately better than gazpacho that we recently had in Spain. Whoever thought about putting the sorbet inside it was a genius. Dessert was bread pudding and peach cobbler, with homemade whipped cream. We could not stop drooling over these decadent desserts. We left so full and even more impressed. The quality of each bite and the care to craft each plate was on another level. This is one of the best meals I've ever had and I recommend you go for a special evening with someone who appreciates good food! Also, thank you to Omar the GM, the host, and the servers, who explained each dish for us and were extremely friendly and welcoming! I especially loved how Chef John came out and checked on us. I really felt like everyone took care of us and was invested in our experience at Sel. ”