Geordie's at Wrigley Mansion

This was my birthday celebration, which I indicated on our reservation. However, this was never acknowledged by the host or our server. Our experience was very disappointing. Weve been to Geordies in the past (Thanksgiving 2023), when it was just an okay experience. We decided to give it another try, though, plus we had a gift certificate. For one, the prices are outrageous, especially for mediocre food at best. The best thing we had was the milk bread. We ordered the octopus, gnocchi, and halibut. Everything came out to our table at once. Our server, had explained how there were different courses. Then, why was everything served at once? Im not sure if this is a Geordies thing, but the food is always just warm, verging on cold. This also was the case with our Thanksgiving dinner. The octopus was bland, as was the gnocchi and halibut. For what youre paying for these dishes, everything should be exceptional, including the service. Our server was kind. But, he never came to our table to ask how any of the dishes were. We also got the impression he wasnt as familiar as he should have been with the dishes on the menu. Our cocktails also took a while to come out, which even our server acknowledged. In hindsight, we should have addressed these issues during dinner, but we felt it could have cast a dark cloud over this celebration. We love the Wrigley Mansion; and, of course, the views are spectacular. Unfortunately, well never be back to dine at Geordies. Weve been to Christophers in the past and definitely would return to the Mansion to dine there again. I wish this wasnt the kind of review I was writing. But, we felt strongly enough that we believed management should be aware of the below average experience we had. Thank you!
Apr 6th, 2024

Best meal Ive had for years. We came to celebrate our anniversary while vacationing in Scottsdale and I was pleasantly surprised. They gave us the primo table in the corner with curved windows and a drop dead gorgeous view, and pampered us like I remember great restaurants used to. They even gave me a small velvet stool for my nice purse. I had their duck, it was the most creatively prepared and tender duck Ive ever had, with a picante mole sauce. He had the Nebraska tenderloin, and it rivaled the beef we raised at my familys property growing up. What a gem. Well be back! Wheelchair accessibility: Make sure to drive up the hill to the valet section in front of the mansion. We parked below and walked up what feels like 100 steps to come in the back way from self parking.
Apr 5th, 2024

The staff made a true legend for me tonight mot an experience I'm likely to forget. I asked Heather, our bartender, to impress me with a cocktail, and she mixed something up just for me off the top of her head. They brought me a dessert when I'm pretty sure the kitchen was closed, and I felt like a VIP even though I was just there for a few drinks. If I hadore stars to give, Geordie's would have them.
Mar 31st, 2024

Mar 28th, 2024

We have gone for brunch at Geordie's at the Wrigley Mansion in the past (pre-COVID) and it had been fabulous. The venue is unique and special. We decided to go for brunch for Easter today. Big mistake. It's not about price. While Wrigley's has always been expensive, it is worth the price when you get fabulous food and great service. However, the quality of food, menu options, and service all were terrible for our Easter brunch experience today. Lots of people (servers, management) mulling around the tables and yet we waited 15 minutes to order our beverages (some came in 10 minutes...others much longer). It was 35 minutes to order our food from sitting down. The prix fixe menu options were limited and, as much as most of our table have wide palates, the selection was not good. The quality of food was worse than the options offered. If a restaurant offers steak on the menu, it needs to be prepared to cook it to the temperature ordered. My medium rare was medium well. The egg on top of the steak was gross. We had children at the table and there was nothing available for children on the menu. We requested scrambled eggs for the kids and two of the adults (due to such a limited menu) and the eggs were dry and tasteless. The pastries selection, however, was really nice. Thanks to the pastry chef, the children liked something. Geordies, you need to do better.
Mar 27th, 2024