Renata's Hearth

Located inside the Arizona Biltmore, you’ll find this restaurant cooking up some delicious modern Latin cuisine. I had the opportunity to visit Renata's Hearth at the Biltmore Resort this past week. This visit I was a guest of Co Media and People Getting Food as they filmed their latest series of "That's A Yes!".

I was not too familiar with Renata's at first, only having briefly seen them a few months prior at Devour, where they were sampling a ceviche and a drink (I don't remember exactly what was in it). The samples at Devour were delicious so I was excited to try more of their menu. During my time at Renata's, I got to experience their new Summer 2024 Prix Fixe Menu. At just $60 per person, you get to enjoy a top tier 3 course menu.

First Course (choice of):


Guacamole


Renata’s Caesar


Crispy Polenta


Charred Spanish Octopus a la Veracruz +$10
- one of my favorite dishes

Sea Bass and Blue Crab Ceviche +$12

Second Course (choice of):


Single Brisket
- this was delicious

Pollo Pibil


Enmolada de Calabaza


Roasted Chilean Sea Bass +$25

Third Course (choice of):


Chocolate Kahlua Cake


W&J Graham’s,10 Year Old Tawny Port


Emilio Lustau ‘San Emilio,’ Pedro Ximenez


W&J Graham’s, 30 Year Old Tawny Port +$25

One of my all time favorite foods of all time is octopus. Now it is a tricky fish to cook because if you overcook it, it will become tough and chewy. Now, when it’s done right, it’s absolutely delicious and the chef’s at Renata’s cooked it to perfection! The octopus was fork-tender, with a little bit of char and a succulent flavor. As of this experience, it's the second best octopus I have ever had, only being beaten out by Sandfish. I’d highly recommend you try it!

One of the fun things about prix fixe menus is if you come as a couple or with a group, everyone can order something different and than you can taste a little bit of everything. You know it is going to be a good meal when all the appetizers are so good. The guacamole was fresh and came piled high with chips that you could also enjoy with the seafood ceviche. The polenta was nice and crispy on the outside, but still light and airy on the inside and was served with a nice spicy sauce. I did not get to try the Caesar, but did hear it was really good.

The smoked wagyu brisket was my favorite entree. They use a special Australian Wagyu cut and smoked it for 15 hours to create a beautiful smoke ring. It also comes with an assortment of sauces and fresh tortillas that you can enjoy with as well. The chicken was my second favorite, being seasoned extremely well and super juicy. The flavors really jump out at you in every bite. The sea bass was ok, but it did lack a little flavor and seasoning. It was plated beautifully and the rice it came with was delicious, however the fish itself seemed like it was missing a little something. I did not get to try the Enmolada de Calabaza.

I liked how the end the meal with a little bit of a different dessert selection. Their team explained that a lot of their patrons sometimes enjoy a little bit of a lighter dessert option, which I can appreciate. Most prix fixe menus have only 1 or 2 dessert options and they are usually heavy. With this menu you can still indulge in a delicious chocolate Kahlua cake or go for a dessert wine for something lighter. The cake was a favorite and while I am not a big dessert wine drinker, the Emilio Lustau ‘San Emilio,’ Pedro Ximenez
was a great choice.

In my opinion this summer menu is a great choice and price. Renata's is definitely on the higher end of prices for dining, but this summer menu allows you to enjoy a variety of their dishes without breaking the bank. The selections they offer are all great highlights of their restaurant and I will have to come back to try some of the main menu dishes as well.

Another big thank you to Co Media and People Getting Food for the invite and to be a guest while they film their next episode of “That’s a YES!”

Renatas Hearth

2400 E Missouri Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85016 (Located in the Arizona Biltmore)

For more of my visit, check it out here - https://www.instagram.com/p/C8w9Df-JF6M/