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L'auberge Cress - Cress on Oak Creek at L'Auberge de Sedona, Sedona, AZ

Cress on Oak Creek at L'Auberge de Sedona

4.4
4.4
3247 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
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At Cress on Oak Creek an award-winning culinary experience awaits you. Here you will enjoy a superb wine cellar and cuisine matched only by the spectacular scenery evident through the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows or while seasonally dining al-fresco, creekside under a lush canopy of trees. Dine for breakfast, lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch with approachable cuisine inspired by southern regions of Europe along with an expert-curated beverage list infused with local ingredients. (There is a $17 parking fee for all non-overnight guests, including diners at Cress on Oak Creek. The parking fee will be collected by our valet team upon arrival.)

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Italian, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–10:30 am Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (928) 239-7092
  • Website
    http://www.lauberge.com/cress/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    L'Auberge de Sedona and Cress on Oak Creek offer an impressive array of indoor and outdoor venues for memorable celebrations and events in Sedona. Please reach out to our Sales Team for questions on availability and menus for private functions or large parties. (Private Dining site fees apply)
  • Private party contact
    Sales Department: (866) 254-1339
  • Location
    301 L'Auberge Lane, Sedona, AZ 86336
  • Neighborhood
    Sedona
  • Cross street
    Hwy 89A and State Route 179
  • Parking details
    The resort offers $17 valet parking for restaurant guests.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    $175.00 per person

    Aug 13, 2023 - Feb 29, 2024
    Feed your spirit with wine-forward, Southern European cuisine inspired by hand-selected ingredients with our five-course tasting menu. - course one - Mesquite Smoked 90-day Corn Soup Meyer Lemon, Guajillo, Charred Leek - course two - Taste of the Coast Crudo of Stonington Scallop, Fresno Chili, Citrus Coriander, Prickly Pear - course three - Butter Poached Lobster Spaghetti, Peas & Shoots, Piave - course four - Nut & Seed Crusted Colorado Lamb Loin Sonoran Grits, Heirloom Tomato, Arizona Oyster Mushroom, Pipian Rojo - course five - Pina Colada Rum Infused & Grilled Pineapple, Coconut Sponge Cake, Coconut Mousse, Fresh Strawberries *menu is subject to change daily change, please inquire with restaurant for current offering
    Chef's Tasting Menu Photo

What 3,247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Romantic

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Sedona / Flagstaff / Prescott

    Best Ambiance

  • Sedona / Flagstaff / Prescott

    Great for brunch

  • Sedona / Flagstaff / Prescott

    Healthy

  • Sedona / Flagstaff / Prescott

    Great for fine wines

  • Sedona / Flagstaff / Prescott

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sedona / Flagstaff / Prescott

    Romantic

  • Sedona / Flagstaff / Prescott

    Great for scenic views

  • Sedona / Flagstaff / Prescott

    Most Booked

3,247 Reviews

  1. Coloradodiner

    Phoenix

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    I live nearby, Cress on Oak Creek had always been a favorite of mine. Lunch along Oak Creek is beautiful. No views of the red rocks, just rushing water and beautiful trees. A nice lunch with a bottle of wine …including tip was $171 . To top it off they charge $17 to park. Probably not high on my favorite list any longer.

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  2. PatW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service, great food, but the best part was the ambiance! Loved it, will return.

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  3. KaySlay

    Raleigh

    15 reviews

    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food2service2ambience4
    This was a spectacularly bad dining experience from end to end. We were seated an hour after our reservation time, our server was inattentive, forgot to deliver drinks or return when expected. The food wasn’t great either, which was disappointing to say the least. The positive things I can say were that the staff was apologetic about their continued faux pas and the creek side was a nice location to dine, however, all the ambiance & pleasantries in the world can’t make up for a poorly run restaurant. If you have any expectations at all of what upscale, fine dining should be, Cress on Oak Creek is one to skip while in Sedona.

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  4. antonettej

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and we ended up at the competition which I won’t mention. Blah! We were served by Danny and Max? So much fun and so unpretentious. The bone marrow and artichoke was amazing! The best dining experience we’ve had so far!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food5service1ambience5
    Food and ambiance exceeded expectations! Service was surprisingly horrible for fine dining establishment. Very disappointed in overall experience (for the price and expectations), mostly due to poor service. It was clear waitstaff were overwhelmed. Took 30+min to get drinks after being seated and over an hour to order dinner after being seated. A staff member eventually came to collect our menus (we were happy to have someone…anyone…check on us), but we had to decline because…we had not yet ordered. We were celebrating a birthday and were told to save room for a special birthday dessert upon being seated, however it was completely forgotten by the staff later. We were so frustrated by dessert time that we were no longer interested in it anyway…just wanted to leave. This was supposed to be a highlight of the trip (and food/ambiance were excellent), but it was a great disappointment. We see many reviews say the same, so hopefully management will listen and make some changes if they want to maintain patronage! I can’t recommend Cress based on the experience, especially if you are looking to celebrate one of your special occasions.

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  6. JosephS

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect, beautiful weather, great food, drinks and service. Couldn’t ask for a better night.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Treasure Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good food great view on the creek for lunch. Service was very good.

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  8. MelissaP

    St. Louis

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience5
    I'm not sure if the restaurant experienced recent staff turnover but the service quality of the waitstaff was not up to par for a restaurant of this caliber, ambiance and price level.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    This place charges an arm and a leg for below average service and food. Portions were laughable for the price in my opinion. Would never recommend to someone. Atmosphere is nice but that’s all they has going for them.

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  10. joseph

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience5
    Was super cold - no heaters. Asked for a blanket and they said they were out. Food was super slow in coming out. The soup was poor. Other food was pretty good. Bone marrow app was really good. Would expect more from 5 star hotel/restaurant

    1 person found this helpful

  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome dinner chefs tasting is incredible. Prepare to eat/wait time between meals for 2 hours at least but it’s worth it!!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fantastic experience. Great food, service, atmosphere… you couldn’t ask for better surroundings to enjoy a nice meal!

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  13. Julie

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haley was an excellent server. We enjoyed every minute of our fun birthday celebration meal. We especially loved the live music and all the staff wishing us happy birthday. We would recommend it to everyone, the food and ambience were perfect!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was great! I can’t remember his name but he was from Oregon!

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  15. Steve

    Indiana

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server very pleasant and accommodating. Food was excellent as always and the atmosphere can't be beat!

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  16. Guest

    San Francisco

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. The Taste menu was nice but the previous menu was more appealing. Still very good and nice presentation as well as very fine taste. Nice decor along the creek with the shipping sound of the crickets until it got dark, then it became quiet. Perfect wine pairing with each dish.

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  17. deej

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Subpar food ! Mussels were spoiled in my Provençal boullabassie ! Typical over priced hotel dining was looking for romantic lunch view and only got a swarm of flies at my table and a few ducks ! Won’t go back

    1 person found this helpful

  18. AnnB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    In the past always have loved LAuberge and Cress. Ambiance and service always great. Food is not as good as in the past, overpriced and mediocre last few times.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience5
    Had breakfast at Cress on Oak Creek and was really disappointed. While the location was simply amazing and beautiful, the rest of the experience was less than ideal. Our order ticket was misplaced so it took 45 minutes to get our food. When the meal arrived, an order of French toast with bananas was missing the bananas. We sent it back only to find out they were out bananas. And simply things like refilling water glasses were never done. It would have been nice to get an apology from the manager. For the price we paid for the meal it certainly wasn't worth it

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  20. fumikos

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    It was great experience and locations are wonderful! Love this place so much. Only one things I can say… I ordered salmon for main dish and it was not fresh and smell it. Other than that, all my experiences are wonderful and I’ll come back.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Brunch was an excellent experience, food was wonderful, dining creek side was amazing! Drink service left a lot to be desired, very slow to take and fill order, had to flag and prompt water refill twice.

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  22. dianel

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve decide it’s our all time FAVORITE restaurant!! Outstanding in every way! Our food was amazing! Our server, Danny, was attentive, personable, and knowledgeable!

    1 person found this helpful

  23. LauraM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Location and ambience was perfect and serene. However the steaks we ordered for lunch were way overdone and tough. Really awful considering the price of them. I mentioned it to the server and he said something about sending the manager over but never did. I didn’t want to make a scene about it so I let it go but I was expecting better from a place like this.

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  24. JamesL

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    BLT was delicious! Looking forward to trying more food sometime.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hailey was amazing. Right on top of the service, and they were busy. This was a bucket list experience. The tables are down by the creek, they had two classical guitarists that were performing when we got there. Food was sublime. Perfect night. Will tell everyone to go and ask for Hailey.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Food was good but nothing spectacular. The garlic fries were surprisingly good. Service was okay, but again, nothing spectacular. Cocktails were a bit pricey, BUT you could tell they didn’t skimp on the alcohol which was refreshing. Be cautious if you pay with cash as they had no change available which was odd. The setting by the creek would be the only reason to go back. If the scenery wasn’t gorgeous, unsure if I would return.

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  27. FrankY

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience. Service was great. I thought charging $17 for valet parking was excessive. Why charge anything if your spending $200 for lunch.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful ! Great food & drinks! Will come again!

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  29. PNBM

    Tallahassee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mackenna, our server, made our anniversary celebration extra special. He beautifully highlighted the dinner offerings and treated us both discreetly and attentively. We loved dining outside next to the creek, enjoying fabulous Sancerre, watching the ducks. The mussels were superb as was my husband's steak. It was our favorite dinner experience in Sedona... thank you so much. Patricia Mitchell

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  30. Sher006

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant with pretty view. Kitchen May have been extra busy but our bone marrow and shrimp were undercooked and service was quite slow. Otherwise, pretty restaurant and hotel.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. DanC

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place to have a Sunday brunch or celebrate

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  32. Lynneg

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience1
    if it rains and you need to sit in dining room like we did it’s like being in a cafeteria with no ambiance and bright lighting my leek soup was not at all like one might expect my salmon was fishy my partners pasta had so much lemon infused in it it was not enjoying his shrimp was under cooked - bar bill was &85 for a scotch and one glass of champagne - entire bill was 600 with a bottle of wine - gezz what a mistake going here

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  33. DavidG

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We have been here before, and it was very nice. What was annoying was that during the entire lunch period there were flies "attacking" us and our food, and I found that annoying to what was otherwise a very nice experience.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything about our evening was absolutely wonderful. It was a great way to celebrate our anniversary. Our only minor criticism would be that the blueberry gel and basil foam dessert was a bit “too unique” and not quite up to the culinary level of the rest of the meal.

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  35. MaryR

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The creek view was fabulous. Every seat had a view. The soundtrack was a babbling brook and cicadas signing. Super great!

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  36. MarcB

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    This was a romantic dinner which scored on almost all accounts. The ambience was, as expected, perfect. Seating was precisely on schedule and the servers were warm, genuine and truly attentive to us at our creekside table. Service was prompted efficient. As for the food, my partner ordered the Halibut dish which she thoroughly enjoyed, I ordered the Gold Canyon New York steak which was cooked to a perfect medium and sliced against the grain which eliminated a cutting step that was appreciated. The char was quite nice, the bordelaise just right, and the flavor, lovely, but might have benefitted from a bit more seasoning. As for the the potatoes dauphinoise, the presentation was unique, but difficult to cut. The sauce verte was a bit pasty and could have welcomed more seasoning.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. JanetteW

    Phoenix

    53 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    $17.00 mandatory parking change with no validation for just eating lunch there is a deal killer 👎 Add a tip to the valet and it’s simply not worth the extra $20-$22.

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  38. Scorpio76

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the most magical settings for a romantic dinner. Service was wonderful. Food was very good. Ambiance cannot be beat. Was surprised we were charged $17 for parking. Very expensive drinks-$22 for cocktail seemed a bit much.

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  39. greggw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Crest creek made the dining experience special. The food a d service were special.

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  40. Shishi

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Really beautiful scenic views, good food, service was a little slow and note that there is nowhere to park on the property unless you valet (which costs $17).

    1 person found this helpful

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cress on Oak Creek at L'Auberge de Sedona is rated 4.4 stars by 3247 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cress on Oak Creek at L'Auberge de Sedona

301 L'Auberge Lane, Sedona, AZ 86336

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hwy 89A and State Route 179
  • Neighborhood
    Sedona
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–10:30 am Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Italian, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    The resort offers $17 valet parking for restaurant guests.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lauberge.com/cress/
  • Phone number
    (928) 239-7092
  • Private party facilities
    L'Auberge de Sedona and Cress on Oak Creek offer an impressive array of indoor and outdoor venues for memorable celebrations and events in Sedona. Please reach out to our Sales Team for questions on availability and menus for private functions or large parties. (Private Dining site fees apply)
  • Private party contact
    Sales Department: (866) 254-1339
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