Palette at Phoenix Art Museum Reviews
Submitted by Cadn Socal on 06/13/2021
Cadn Socal 5 stars rating.
Had lunch outside on the patio of Palette, the restaurant at the Phoenix Art Museum. The food and beverages were wonderful. I had the quesidilla with a side of their beautiful fries and my friend had the grilled cheese. The adult beverages were refreshingly cool and perfectly made; tasty too. We were both very happy with our choices. After we ordered, the food came promptly. Plus each of the different servers we chatted with were super friendly and helpful. We'll be back definitely and will bring more friends. Also they had smaller black birds outside (I have no idea what kind). But they didn't bother diners and added to the charm as they hopped on the grass next to the patio. They were super cute. I highly recommend Palette. Sit outside under the umbrellas or in the shade under the building overhang. And best of all, the parking is free.
Aimee Mills 4 stars rating.
We stopped into Palette for some ice cream after viewing the Phoenix art museum. (Note, if you have any food or beverages at the end, you cannot take them into the museum and need to exit to the outside of the museum.)
We had 3 gelatos ( one was an AFFOGATO—which is Espresso over a scoop of locally made gelato), 1 sorbet, and a Portobello Melt. We enjoyed everything that we had (especially the Prickly Pear Lemonade)! We did find it a little pricey but we understand that it is in a museum restaurant.
If you do not care to go to the museum, you can enter from outside the museum.
Submitted by Aimee Mills on 08/28/2022
Helen Dalton 5 stars rating.
Food was delicious and the plating was top notch! The cocktail and coffee drinks were made with love! Highly recommended eating here !
Submitted by Helen Dalton on 08/08/2022
Tom Schwarzkopf 5 stars rating.
One of the best grilled cheeses that I have ever eaten. It’s called “Phoenix’s Best” on the menu and you need to believe ???? the ???? hype ????!
The fries were also great, very nicely seasoned. The restaurant is cute and chic, great service from the staff as well. It is not just a “bottle water and a cold sandwich” type of place, take your time to enjoy this after the first floor gallery, then walk off the calories!
Submitted by Tom Schwarzkopf on 07/19/2022
Ramon Goudeau 3 stars rating.
The food was actually good! I was expecting just something to tide me over until I could actually get in the museum, but I was pleasantly surprised! I'll return to the museum, for sure! I may also visit the restaurant again....
* one conplaint: the service. Horrible.
Submitted by Ramon Goudeau on 06/29/2022
Debi Zed 5 stars rating.
The food was interesting and delicious. My tomato basil soup paired beautifully with a delicious portobello mushroom sandwhich while my son enjoyed fish and chips.
Submitted by Debi Zed on 06/04/2022
Kevin McFADDEN 1 stars rating.
I don’t get the high reviews. How are you able to even eat here? Either they close early, or they require reservations on the holidays (even though all the tables were open), they run out of food, not serving food-just drinks, or not open during museum hours. I’ve been a member for two years. I’ve tried to eat there and for some reason or another was unable to. Just yesterday we were there during restaurant operating hours but the lights were off and the staff we’re going home. So either commit to being a restaurant or turn it into something a little more user-friendly such as a help yourself, ala crate, or something other museums are doing right.
Submitted by Kevin Mcfadden on 05/29/2022
audrey 3 stars rating.
Overpriced menu but my corn soup was good delicious. My bf got a grilled cheese with fries and i personally didn’t like it all too much by itself but dipped in the soup, it’s amazing. the fries are good but i wish they were heavier coated by the spices added to them. and if you don’t like knock offs, don’t get a cappuccino. i don’t like black coffee but my bf does and even he said it was disgustingly bitter and i agree. $5 at starbucks would get you a larger size coffee than this.
Submitted by Audrey on 02/25/2022
vivian Liu 4 stars rating.
They should have 5 star for food and atmosphere and beautiful surrounding, yes restaurant in Art Museum Phoenix. But things come ugly with cashier , look the receipt he handing me. I do leave tips, but not as forced as Amount 20% Gratuity. Btw food taste so good, special as cod fish tacos, compared I order from Mexico restaurant in Sedona.
Submitted by Vivian Liu on 04/01/2021
AJ L 5 stars rating.
Took a break from touring the Phoenix Art Museum for lunch at Palette which is conveniently located right inside. We had reservations, which I recommend, if you intend to hit the museum at around lunch time. The seating area is large, but when you think about how many people can be at the museum on any given day, the chances that Palette will be filled at lunchtime are high. The staff was extremely impressive. The service truly felt like that you would expect to receive at an exclusive big city or resort setting restaurant. Prices are reasonable. My salmon entree was priced at $18 and was LARGE. Interestingly, the bed of bitter micro greens that my salmon was plated over was treated by the chef as part of the entree, not a garnish. The greens were seasoned nicely, were served in abundance, and added a nice taste and texture contrast to the salmon and potatoes and asparagus. The asparagus was roasted, perfectly seasoned, and the stalks were large and meaty. The fingerling potatoes were perfectly roasted, creamy in texture. Others in the group had a vegan portobello sammy, PLUMP chicken fajitas (see my pic - rare to find - too many fajitas are served crushed flat as a pancake), and a kale power salad. While we did not order any alcohol, there is a very good selection of brews, wines, cocktails and spirits. There's been a trend with placing high-end restaurants inside of venues, and it works. If you visit the Phoenix Art Museum, treat yourself to a bite at Palette.
Submitted by Aj L on 02/11/2020
