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Rene at Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ
Rene at Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ
Rene at Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ
Rene at Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ
Rene at Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ

Rene at Tlaquepaque

4.6
4.6
2132 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean
Tlaquepaque Sedona broke ground in 1971, designed after a colorful Mexican city on the outskirts of Guadalajara by the same name. Tlaquepaque is an Aztec word meaning "best of everything". Rene restaurant first opened in 1978. Today the restaurant is owned by local Chef and restauranter who lives on a hill just behind Tlaquepaque. Chef Mercer Mohr and his business partner Mithat Evirgen, also oversee Creekside American Bistro, Mesa Grill Southwest Cuisine, Rascal...a modern dining experience, and The View -private dining room and event space. Mercer's Kitchen Restaurant Group was started in 2008 when Chef Mercer Mohr moved to Sedona from San Francisco. We are a small local business actively striving to make Sedona a better place.

René at Tlaquepaque is a true dining destination. It also has a wine bar, so be sure to have your meal choice paired with the perfect house wine.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 47 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (928) 282-9225
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Orlando Amaro
  • Neighborhood
    Sedona
  • Cross street
    Tlaquepaque Village (south side of of Highway 179) below Azadi Fine Rugs
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,132 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sedona / Flagstaff / Prescott

    Great for fine wines

  • Sedona / Flagstaff / Prescott

    Romantic

  • Sedona / Flagstaff / Prescott

    Good for special occasions

2,132 Reviews
  1. NormanQ

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    fantastic food, great service. will come back and recommend to friends!!

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  2. Sebdanca

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Rene is a romantic charming restaurant-expensive, but delicious. We were celebrating our 45th anniversary and the table had rose petals and a sweet card when we arrived. The complimentary dessert was an unexpected treat. While returning to Sedona is not in our foreseeable plans, we would definitely go back if we were in town.

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  3. FrankF

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A pleasant surprise in Sedona, AZ. Excellent cuisine, very good service and pleasant overall atmosphere. Good Wine List but could be more varied and extensive.

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  4. Termara

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Disappointing as we saved this restaurant for our last night as special occasion. Service was very slow. Scallop’s sauce was too salty ( overheard another dinner was also unhappy with it) Halibut was tasteless (tomato saffron sauce didn’t seem to go) gnocchis were burnt, chicken francese dry. Unacceptable for a restaurant at this price point.

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  5. JeffC

    San Antonio

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very pricy, food was pretty good but was expecting more for the price. Fantastic server and great atmosphere

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  6. Woodmaster

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Rene's is not inexpensive so one expects quality. The wait staff were very friendly and helpful in selecting /recommending our food and cocktails. The outdoor patio was perfect for romantic dining given the weather in mid September, sitting under the trees, and the atmosphere of Tlaquepaque. The shrimp appetizer and butternut squash soup appetizer (Tapas plates) we had were quite amazing - hot tasty and sufficient for two. Where Rene's fell completely short of quality and expectations was the main entre. We both had the Chilean Sea Bass as was recommended. The fish was wonderfully cooked however we found some pin bones that should have been removed. The bed of sauteed kale the fish was served on was very tough and chewy resulting in neither of us eating the greens. That was a disappointment. I would go again given the rest of our dining experience was excellent

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  7. AmandaH

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful dinner at Rene's. Service and food were both excellent. I had the seafood risotto and my husband had the mushroom strudel. They made me a perfect mezcal Paloma from the bar. The outdoor seating was very nice but where we happened to be seated it was quite dark by the end of our meal. Other areas were well illuminated. It was still light enough when we ordered that it was not a problem but a later seating may have trouble reading the menu. We will absolutely go back the next time we are in Sedona.

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  8. GregB

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don't take negative review to heart. This is a fine dining experience. It is priced as such, but the portions are adequate and the food is creative and very good. The wine list is extensive, although limited when by the glass. The staff is helpful and attentive, and the ambience on the patio is romantic and like a setting in Europe. Enjoy!

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  9. TishaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tony was an attentive maitradee. We appreciated the extra attention he gave to ensure we had the best service.

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  10. WilliamB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    True fine dining where every bite is simply delicious.

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  11. Elaine

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We were thinking that dining at this restaurant would be a great pleasure, but it turned out to be somewhat of a disappointment. While our waiter was extremely courteous, trying to offer us what he recommended to be the best that evening, the service was pretty slow, and the food mostly disappointing. The Spanish charred octopus was half warm, half cold, extremely chewy,. We were not charged for it, but in the end we went there to experience a nice evening, not to deduct $19 from our bill. My husband had the lamb chops and he enjoyed that dish. I ordered the fish, which was pretty good, but it came with spinach that was as chewy as the octopus‼️ Overall conclusion: not coming back, sorry.

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  12. Daiyet18

    Miami

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, while they no longer had the Sea bass dish that I was looking forward to, the others options were exquisite! Service was perfect and their Wine selection was absolutely incredible! Beautiful, romantic ambiance made it all worth it.

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  13. MarianL

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent! The staff realized that a large party near us was very loud and reseated us to a more quiet place. That was greatly appreciated!

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  14. Ronald

    Indiana

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New menu item of burrata salad was amazing. Excellent to share. Could be complete dinner for one. Sea bass preparation excellent. Knowledgable and polite servers.

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  15. zanes

    E. Tennessee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attention from our server was respectful of our privacy yet there for our needs. The food was very well prepared and creative in the flavors. A leisurely meal in a restful space.

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  16. ElizabethT

    St. Louis

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, excellent service. My husband and I decided to eat lighter tonight. Instead of a big meal, we had tapas, charcuterie, split a Buttata salad, and a dessert. I had the special cocktail, the first one was fantastic. A wonderful Hendricks gin drink with basil and other ingredients. The second one was heavier on the other ingredients and too light on the gin. Joshua was a wonderful waiter and very attentive to our questions and choices for courses. He served our charcuterie board, followed by stuffed peppers and grilled octopus. Lastly was a wonderful flourless chocolate cake. A wonderful night exploring the menu in a beautiful setting.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best specialty cocktail ever- the Forbidden Apple. We will be back!

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  18. Lali

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Rene restaurant is the perfect experience for a romantic diner. The patio is lovely and quiet with a relaxing music. The food is excellent and you appreciate it even more that you have to wait for an hour for your entree. We put a 3 stars because the person at the reception took more than 10 minutes to come to us although he knew we were there and waiting, standing up at the counter. We felt kind of neglected. Hopefully our waiter was very professional and attentive.

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  19. LisaK

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The ambiance is outstanding and the service is wonderful. However, it took a long time for us to get our food and our octopus appetizer was just slightly warmer than cold and we had to send it back. We were told that parts of the dish were intended to be cold, however that was not true and for that we were disappointed. Also, they added about a tablespoon (no exaggeration) of finishing salt to my husband's lambchops - that ruined the dish, but he was so hungry after waiting well over an hour for our dinner that he did not send it back. On a positive note, the outdoor patio area is stunning.

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  20. RyanP

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service - highly recommend this place. Very romantic.

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  21. Kristen

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from the staff and their thoughtful touches for our special occasion to the ambiance and food were excellent. We really enjoyed Rene - highly recommend.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food and good service. The gnocchi were amazing!

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  23. JBG67

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    So nice! Incredible service experience with dining to match! Good choice for our group.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food with excellent service! Tapas were amazing. Will return again!

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  25. Kazl

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect food, perfect service, nice atmosphere. We really enjoyed vacation dinner.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing menu. The Sea Bass was a delight!l We will definitely be back l!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Great service but the restaurant inside could have been better decorated and laid out. I think if I’d go again I’d sit outside. Food was really good though.

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  28. Josephine

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Delicious food and wide variety of choices on menu. I am vegetarian and was very happy with my choices - Greek salad, bread set up and mushroom strudel. My husband and I shared the salad and bread course. He chose the duck. Service was great and I can highly recommend the food.

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  29. GaryM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food is average. Small to medium portions. Pice is high. Slow taking 1 1/2 hour. Lots of flies

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinner, service and ambience. Always a great place for a special occasion.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Prices were inflated over value . Service was adequate but not exceptional

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  32. BarbaraT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice but a little on the warm side they could’ve had misters. We didn’t have a good table and the chairs were hard.

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  33. DeborahL

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved everything about this restaurant and it was the perfect way to spend our last evening together in Sedona. The food is superb and the setting perfection!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got the Seabass and the Mushroom Strudel. Both were outstanding! Service was also great. One of our favorite restaurants!

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  35. IrynaM

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. Service was excellent, very friendly and welcoming waitress. The food was delicious and unique. My chilled seabass wasc OMG DELICIOUS, will not forget. Great experience

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  36. ScottsdaleLady

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another wonderful dinner at this Sedona gem. Look forward to it on each visit here and Rene's never lets us down.

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  37. wyocowboy

    Las Vegas

    75 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Have been to Rene's multiple times over past 5 years, and it still has elegant very nice atmosphere, polished service also very knowledgable, and the food is excellent, including the fact that it's under new ownership past couple years (previous ownership was strictly a French restaurant, and frankly, we preferred that menu compared to present one, but food is still terrific). Only issue is that some of the prices are shockingly high now (not the case last winter when we ate there several times). $68 for a shrimp/seafood salad? $69 for a lobster risotto (that's only on the lunch menu)? $86 for a tenderloin? Other prices more in line for similar high end places around Sedona, but these prices are way beyond anything reasonable; even the multiple Four Seasons I've been to don't charge this much! It's a great restaurant, but the price hikes from just a few months ago are pretty shocking, and considerably out of step with the prices at other high end restaurants in the area. But if you don't mind some of the higher end prices, the restaurant itself is excellent.

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  38. Hills

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ambience and attentive service. Tried the special cocktail of the night and it was spectacular. Great place to celebrate a special occasion.

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  39. Tobie

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Value for our overall experience was a big miss !

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  40. Kdub

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful staff and excellent food! Great ambience as well.

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FAQs

Rene at Tlaquepaque offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (928) 282-9225.

Rene at Tlaquepaque is rated 4.6 stars by 2132 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 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rene at Tlaquepaque

336 Highway 179, Sedona, AZ 86336

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Tlaquepaque Village (south side of of Highway 179) below Azadi Fine Rugs
  • Neighborhood
    Sedona
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Orlando Amaro
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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