Afternoon Tea at The Arizona Biltmore

One of my very favorite afternoon tea spots in the valley. Always delicious and they do a great job accommodating my food allergies. Kevin is extremely knowledgeable and so passionate about his work. We haven't been since COVID and are really hoping the Biltmore will bring this amazing tea service back!
Jan 3rd, 2022

I had high hopes for the Gingerbread tea on Christmas Eve. Even though we had reservations, we waited 20 minutes even though there were 5 empty tables. I had to enlist the aid of the concierge for help. We were seated in the back behind a couch. It was quite dark. We finally opened the curtains. Our table was poorly set up. Every other table had tea cups. Imagine that - tea cups for high tea. Our table had coffee mugs. There were no tongs to pick up the sugar cubes. We weren't given any tongs to select our food. Other diners had tongs. Tongs and cups may seem like little things but it is the little things that make the difference. Once we we finally served, no one came back to check on us. Again I had to enlist the concierge. This is the Biltmore. I expected more. I had been here for tea in the past and it was great. Today was not so good. Eventually the assistant manager came by to correct things. By then it was too late. The mood was ruined.
Dec 20th, 2019

This is a great place for tea. I also had food. The food and tea is good. The server was friendly. Our waitress was nice.
Dec 16th, 2019

I had high hopes for this tea experience. But it was nothing but disappointment. I knew our tea would be served in the lobby of the hotel, but didn't expect it to be right by the check-in counter. It was noisier than was expected. Our server was a cute, little sommelier. She was helpful and charming. The food was good, but the selection of teas was abysmal. We drank whatever she recommended and enjoyed both of them, but would have loved to have tried another one or two. The seating was at a couch with a low heavy table in front. We needed help to move the table to get seated and couldn't get out without help. It was awkward for the 2 of us to talk to each other while sitting side by side on the couch. Would have MUCH preferred a table, or at least seating that would have allowed for easier conversation. I'm glad to have tried tea at the Biltmore, but will never do it again. As for value? $75 for what we experienced was out of line.
Jul 21st, 2019

The best afternoon tea weve tried in the Valley various visits, and still satisfied! Adhering to traditional English-style afternoon tea is being served in their new quaint Tea Room area. Voted consistently Best Afternoon Tea in the area in Arizona Republic and Phoenix New Times reviews, includes impressive tea blend selections along with unlimited finger sandwiches, pastries, scones along with tasty Devonshire cream, marvelous preserves and delectable pastries. The sandwiches consisted of: English Cucumber with seedless cucumber, fresh mint cream cheese, and white pullman; hickory-smoked Salmon; Mousse of cream cheese, dill and citrus on dark pumpernickel; traditional egg salad, Watercress, and whole wheat; lemon and thyme chicken salad; delectable chicken salad with fresh thyme and lemon on marble rye; crispy asparagus & garlic-herb mousse with poached asparagus tips and boursin mousse, aged Parma-ham on white loaf. The fresh baked tasty although somewhat dry Scones were of Buttermilk and Cranberry Served with Devonshire Cream lemon curd and Strawberry Preserves. One can enjoy a pleasant background ambience relaxing to classics and standards played while you enjoy your tea, with locally renown pianist Alan Comyns. Lets not forget great servers, especially vivacious and attentive 19 years of experience Wanda, making your tea time extra pleasant. Kudos to the Phoenician for continuing the great level of service and attention.
Jul 13th, 2019