The Phoenician Tavern

My wife and I were huge fans of Relishes when it was in this same location at the beautiful Phoenician Resort. When the hotel decided to change the restaurant concept and rename it The Tavern, we were expecting everything to be improved. We visited for the first time for Lunch on St. Patricks day. Almost everything that could have gone wrong did. The food took over an hour to arrive at our table...and we were to second table to arrive that day. Neither meal we ordered was good enough to encourage us to come back again. We tried to rationalize that they had only been open about a week and so had to be struggling to get their act together. We had decided to just not return. The server came to our table to ask us if everything was to our satisfaction. Sadly, I had to tell her no. We didn't complain or get angry, simply told her that we were very disappointed. I did not tell her that if I were to review The Tavern after that one experience it would have been with one star. Within a couple of minutes a lady appeared at our table to express her apologies that we were unhappy. Her name is Rosa Cano, who I learned is the food and beverage manager (?). Rosa could not have been more concerned or caring and because of the beauty of the restaurant and her genuine concern about our poor experience I gave this review three stars...and we intend to return soon to give The Tavern another try. We sincerely hope this place can successfully get it's act together because its had a wonderful remodel, is relaxing and peaceful to visit, with wonderful views. Thank Rosa, your warm and caring attitude helped immensely and you are a genuine asset to The Phoenician management team.

Brand-new restaurant with incredible food, spectacular service! We dined last night with old friends/family, a reunion dinner -- an excellent choice! Thank you for the outstanding service Sara, Gabe and Rosa!! :)

Really good food, it was open like a week ago from when I’m writing this. Recomended for lunch if you are staying there