Alter Ego

We had the worst service on a very limited brunch menu. I was surprised to see how many great reviews this place had. We had 2 tables leave around us because the servers were too busy talking with one another at the bar. After waiting 45 minutes to place our food order which we went up to the bar to do, the food took an additional 30 minutes. The restaurant was at ~30% capacity so there was no reason everything was so slow. On top of that, the menu is pricy. I ordered chicken and waffles for $20. The food was not good enough to be priced that high. I would avoid this place.

This place was amazing. The ambiance is a 10/10. The service is a 10/10. The food was great. I cannot remember the last time I went into a restaurant and left as happy as I did here! Amazing for all occasions or regular everyday dining. HIGHLY recommend.

Appetizers were the best! They were out of the lau lau, which I would have gotten. The pork in my pata entree was charred and I hardly could get a piece of it to eat. My boyfriend’s katsu was delicious! The value for restaurant week was good for what we got!

Food and service were both great! They were also very friendly to my dog, who was able to stay with us in the outdoor seating area! I would be back again!

My mother, husband, and I visited Alter Ego during Restaurant Week to try their special menu and I am so glad we did! My mother is extremely picky about her food but she enjoyed it so much that she raved about the broth that came with the crispy pata and jokingly wished that she could have a cup of it to bring home and enjoy. Our server, Javier, actually brought her two cups of it and she was thrilled! We enjoyed being able to watch our meal being prepared and the kitchen staff was friendly and so flawless in their performance. We had the Takoyaki, Fried Hearts of Palm and Broccolini appetizers and each one of them I would happily order again and again! We had the Lau Lau and Crispy Pata entrees and we devoured them with gusto! The noodles with the crispy pata were perfectly done, springy and with the perfect chewiness that should come with ramen! And the black cod in the Lau Lau was sweet and buttery and utterly moist. Again, I would be happy to order those dishes every time. The desserts were light and very refreshing, just perfect for the end of a perfect meal.

It’s a cool style, but they didn’t execute their recipes well. Great creative ideas, but just fell flat.

Great service. Interesting food. Nice space. The main problem here is the ice cubes. They taste horrible and mess up anything that includes them. Easy to fix: filter the water!!!

Picked the spot for Restaurant Week. Food and ambience was good but the service and the attention at the table was poor. Hardly saw the server. For the high tab for what we got, it was not worth the experience.

Awesome experience with the tequila school. Food and beverages were fantastic

Food and service is exemplary. Would go back again.

Rafael (server) never disappoints! Love his energy! Food was delish!

We had reservations on mothers day and arrived about 15 minutes prior. We were told to wait - however, most tables were open. We then were told that they had a special $65 per person brunch menu we were unaware of. When I asked further they said that we could get something off the regular menu if we ordered in the next 15 minutes. I said fine and then they seated us at a indoor table near the hostess stand. When I asked if we could move to the table next to us that was against the wall and not as close to others walking in, she said it was reserved. Of course I too had a reservation. We ordered and finally received the our breakfast with the wrong eggs on our skillet (they had switched our orders). They took it back and remade it. Once we finally got to eat the food was very good.

We went to an early dinner so we had the place almost to ourselves. We sat outside and they opened the garage style door next to us so we felt part of the bar area also. It was wonderful on the porch. We enjoyed our food and the waiter was really warm and welcoming. We went up to the rooftop after dinner for the sunset. Awesome evening.

We went out to celebrate my birthday. The waiter and manager were both wonderful and very polite. The specialty house-made ice cream was amazing.

Best decision EVER for Easter Brunch! The food and desserts were amazing, and our server: Rafael was such a joy!

Our server (Rafeal) I believe that was his name was fantastic. The atmosphere was great except the patio got very hot...maybe the misters would have helped or having some kind of shade come down two of us left burnt on the left side of our body from the sun beating down on us. The only other suggestion maybe would be for the servings to be smaller on the all you can eat brunch menu (the food was good, but different) so we wanted to try everything, but felt so wasteful. I went to a brunch place in Dallas that brings out a serving of every option for every person at the table this way everyone gets to try everything, but the portions aren’t unmanageable sizes. This may also allow the prices to be a tad cheaper.

Everything was excellent. The food was outstanding - both the pepperoni flatbread and the pear and apple salad with salmon. They were both well prepared and a little unique. Both the wine and beer were good compliments. Service was very good.

Service was slow and food was subpar

The interior is so cool, very photogenic. The live music was not too loud by any means and the singer Adam had a really nice voice. Our food was insanely good and we each got multiple drinks. Will definitely be coming back!!

Saturday brunch was very nice

Everything about our visit to Alter Ego was superb. Our waiter was immensely helpful in his suggestions and was very timely. Our drinks were tasty and on happy hour special! Every dish we had was incredibly flavorful from the guacamole to the white bean dip to the elote to the mesquite cauliflower to the gemelli pasta. We passed on dessert, but I have no doubt that it too would have been unique and flavorful. Parking appeared somewhat limited, but we arrived plenty early so had no problem finding parking ourselves. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

Service was very slow, we waited a long time to get our server. When we did get our server there was no upbeat to them. They didn’t even say thank you for coming in... it was rude and weird. The drinks were very small portion. Won’t recommend this place to anyone and won’t go back.

The ambience is great the food was yummy my husband didn’t like his first drink but they quickly replaced it was something he really liked

Javier was phenomenally helpful in deciding what food and drink would be the best. Meal was delicious and the cocktails were great!

We went for a beer pairing dinner and the experience was incredible. The hospitality was great, they made us feel special. The food and drinks were incredible and the people were super friends. We’d go again!

In the Canopy Hotel. Not bad but nothing to write home about.
On allergies/sensitivities:
They really weren't that knowledgeable which made for some frustration.

This is a restaurant inside the new Hilton Hotel concept, canopy (lowercase on purpose). It’s open, clean and swanky trendy but in no way pretentious. We actually ended up eating on the rooftop sister lounge, Alibi and were not disappointed. Amazing ambiance, great service and felt as if we were guests staying at the hotel even though we weren’t. The pool element adds to the vibe as did the DJ. Valet service was validated upon leaving. Just an overall awesome experience!

We ate here for Valentine's Day and it was an awesome. The atmosphere was great, the food was awesome, and the service was over the top. We will definitely be back.

Great experience and solid service.

Loved our server Rafael and the awesome host! Everyone was great and friendly!

Our experience was excellent. the food was delicious.

Ruby was AMAZING!!! We really loved this place and will fly back from Colorado for more delicious food and service!!!

chicken sandwich was the best. the glazed ribs and fries were also very good.

Our service was great, would definitely recommend this place. Very cozy and quiet and just good vibes

Such an amazing experience! The service was splendid and I was able to enjoy my meal without having to wait in line. The interior design is absolutely gorgeous, very cozy and welcoming.

Very nice brunch with live music. Choice of inside or outdoor seating. Food was good and good size portions. The server was friendly and prompt. Never eaten there before and would go back.

We dined here for NYE and ordered off the preselected 4 course menu. The cocktails were delicious (we tried 3 different ones) and everyone's food was promptly served. Delicious and inspired menu, I am excited to come back for brunch. My only qualm was the 1st and 2nd course were served together which made it feel a little rushed, but I will definitely return.

Ate there Christmas morning as we were traveling. Really good

We’re newer to the valley, and we come from a city with a phenomenal restaurant scene. We’ve struggled to find anything that compares to the delicious food we had back home. That changed after dining at Alter Ego. It’s the best food we’ve had in Arizona to date! Delicious, well prepared, and presented. The staff was amazingly kind and prompt. The restaurant was pristine in terms of cleanliness. The ambiance was perfect and had something for everyone - bar with large tv, high top tables, low tops, private booths. Incredible experience and we will be back! Thank you!

We had 2 servers that were pleasant and helpful. We were there for brunch. The coffee was strong and bitter. I told the server and they did not charge us. Would be nice if they offered specialty coffees.

As for the food, it was well cooked and seasoned. The portions were ample as we needed take out containers.

The ambiance was above par as there was a gas fireplace going, Christmas decorations and a live guitarist playing.

The menu choices were very limited. Not sure that we’d go back due to the limited menu and above average pricing compared to other restaurants.