Chelsea’s Kitchen

Let me start by saying that I leave reviews for places that surprise me for either being overrated or for offering a good bang for your buck.
Chelsea’s Kitchen is probably one of the most overrated places I’ve ever been. I have no idea how so many people have given this place 5 stars.
I mean this place seriously sucks. A $ 15 burger that looks like your buddy’s dad made it on his old propane gas grill? Covered in packaged American cheese and «house made» Russian dressing but it has Chelsea in its name so it must be great? Maybe they meant the Claussen burger since the best part about it was the jarred grocery store pickles that were on it. Really? Just give me a Zipps burger and the fries will be better too.
Rest of the table got short rib tacos, steak tacos, paella special and another burger. No one was impressed.
I’ve been to this kitchen twice, the first and the last time. Do yourself a huge favor and skip the valet and keep driving down Camelback to somewhere else.

Wow, this place is great. Some of the best service we have experienced at a restaurant in a long while. Went on a Friday night — so nice to have complimentary valet — and they somehow got us in very quickly, right next to the fireplace on the patio on a beautiful night. Tonight we both tried the Howie Burger — very unique, unlike any other burger I’ve had. The best part was those chicken nacho things — it was huge, and the guacamole on top was great! The menu has so many unique items we’ve never heard of — can’t wait to go back and try something new! Chelsea’s kitchen offers the perfect combination of service, great food, and unique character.

This place is absolutely divine! When you step into the restaurant, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff is extremely cheerful and pleasant. Everyone whether it be servers, hostesses, and even the valet staff said hello or welcome with a wonderful smile. The food was just as amazing as the service. Everything tastes fresh and perfectly cooked. My party got an appetizer, several entrees, and dessert. Nothing was less than extravagant. They have many different types of dishes that I’m sure would please even the pickiest of eaters (like myself). On top of all of the food being delicious, I ordered a drink that I didn’t particularly care for because it had a certain liquor in it that I wasn’t aware of and the server kindly exchanged it for me at no additional charge. Chelsea’s Kitchen is fabulous and I highly recommended it to everyone.

This was my 5^th visit… the first for the rest of my group. Everyone loved it!
Excellent service and the food was fantastic!!!

One of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix. This place is as ambient as it gets — Excellent décor that feels like you are in somebody’s home. Whoever designed this place did a great job. As for food, they have a good selection of items that appeal to various tastes. The menu is not too big that it gets confusing but not too small. Wine selection is also great. My only issue with this place (and it’s really not even an issue) is that I feel the menus could be redesigned; Very cluttered and difficult to read.

It has been a solid ten years since I’ve been back, and it hasn’t changed ONE BIT!
I mean, it’s just as gorgeous and amazing as I remembered it. Such a fabulous place with NICE servers! I live in California and WISH they could clone this joint and plop it right next to my house!
The place was packed on Friday night, but the hostesses were sweet and not overwhelmed by the crowd. People were waiting and didn’t mind because they knew it’d be worth it!
I can’t say enough wonderful things about this place. The food, the drinks, atmosphere, and ambiance! You are missing out if you don’t come for dinner!
¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend :)

Long over due review… This is by far my favorite restaurant in the valley. I have been going to Chelsea’s for several years now. I prefer to sit out on the patio when the weather permits but indoors has a lovely ambiance as well. They have a fantastic brussel sprout salad add salmon and fish tacos that are unmatched!

Excellent food, excellent service. The Bloody Mary is one of the best the Valley has to offer, spicy, rich and chock full of crunchy accoutrements. I got the basil gimlet, which is also delicious.
For lunch we shared the harvarti burger with caramelized onions which my mom claims is the best burger of her life. I had the ribeye tacos. They are build your own tacos so the plate came with a full ribeye, sliced, with all the fixings on the side. Yum.
Tori was our waitress and provided us with great suggestions, so we have her to thank for our wonderful experience. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and delightfully attentive. I wish everyone took pride in their jobs, since it always enhances one’s experience.

So we didn’t check the time and showed up 30 min before close. They still sat us thankfully!
I ordered the rotisserie rib eye and husband ordered the filet — both came with mash potatoes and veggies. Husband loved his dish! And well, I Loved my sides! The rib eye was very tender and juicy, but a tad bit bland. The filet def had more flavor/​seasoning than my rib eye. Maybe it was because we showed up so close to close of business? Idk — I didn’t finish my plate — it was a huge serving! :) I just took it home and will most likely doctor it up and eat it up! I’m really looking forward to the veggie though. If I remember correctly the waitress said it was asparagus, bok Choy, and a whole leek. It was just delish. :) our waitress was great! Very personable and made the night that much more pleasant.

Had lunch here today, which was our third visit. We have been for brunch twice before and had great meals sitting out on the patio during nice weather. We ate inside due to rainy weather and the first thing you are greeted with when you walk in is the mouth watering, smoky aroma from the rotisserie. It has a very comforting and pleasant environment. I ordered the short rib tacos, which are outstanding and can feed 3 people. They hand make the corn tortillas on premise. My husband had the rotisserie chicken, which was equally amazing. Super juicy and flavorful. Also love that you can order wine by the 6 oz glass or 10 oz carafe. Alissa, our server, was so attentive and friendly and made the visit complete. We will be back again for sure!

Let’s limit this review to Saturday/​Sunday brunch. Get their early and sit in the garden patio if weather permits. There are Peach-​faced lovebirds in the trees!!! Ambiance is first-​rate. Menu has many attractive items with a Southwestern flair. Service is always good. We bring guests; they are impressed as well. Lots of like about brunch there. Valet parking is a negative. It seems pointless, when you can park your own car.

Why is it that any time you ask a waitress what they recommend they don’t know what to say or do other than say… «Oh Gosh there are lots of things, like the salads, the burgers, or even our Entrées are really good too «Am I the only one that gets annoyed that they read you the menu instead of actually trying to give you a good meal?
The customer service definitely was lacking. Not a single smile nor any personalization of any kind. The ambiance pretty much says, «eat quickly and get out.»
The food is a quite pricey for what you get. $ 17 for a salad? That being said, the quinoa salad that i had was very delicious! Crispy and except for a few too many bell papers, definitely worth trying. While I live right down the street it would be tough for me to come here when there are other places to see.
While I’m here I am noticing that the management is on top of their customers, and wanting to make sure they are good. This is highly appreciated, and admired. They fact that they are out and helping wherever is needed is pretty unique.
I might have to come back and give this place another try, and hope to see better waitress service, and not eat as much so as to try their really good looking desserts.

I loved my meal here! I especially loved their large outdoor seating patio area in the back, which was complete with heating lamps and a crackling fireplace to keep everyone warm on a crisp winter day. The food is awesome. Everything on the menu sounded delicious, and I decided to get he veggie burger which was super scrumptious and flavorful. The fries were also seasoned really well. I also had the gelato for dessert, and thought that it was pretty good as well. The service for me was spot on, super fast, and everyone was very kind and attentive. I would definitely love to come back!

(Lyrics — Europe — Carrie)
When I go Unilocal,I see a reason
For you to try. We’ve been through this before
In every town, in every review
Unilocal knows I sing
So please don’t ask for more
Can’t you taste it in their food
This might not be our last goodbye
Chelsea’s Chelsea’s, things they make are great
Chelsea’s Chelsea’s, I’m sure we’ll meet again
Chelsea’s Kitchen has been a long time staple restaurant and great eatery for the valley for quite some times.
I’ve always known Chelsea’s Kitchen for great tacos and drinks. Tonight I went for a glass of wine with my friend and she recommended we started with the French Deviled eggs. Overall an excellent start! The eggs were creamy meshed with some pickles and bacon that we added giving it some crunchy texture! The paprika added an extra kick. For our entrees and went for the tacos of course; short rib for sure with creamy guacamole! The shorts ribs were smoky and braised to perfection with a nice subtle and not too strong BBQ sauce atop. The kale salad was definitely a welcoming new texture and taste to my palate.
In the end, Chelsea’s Kitchen is close to my heart because since moving here to the valley I’ve always known of the is place being consistent and being an awesome place for good eats. They’ve never failed me and I don’t see them doing so anytime soon. Service is always tops and the place is very welcoming! — Enjoy!

We finally got to try Chelsea’s Kitchen today. The food was delicious. I absolutely loved the patio seating.
Unfortunately it started raining and our table was the only one not really covered by the trees. After I noticed my salad plate filling up with water we asked to move over to the bar. Our server was super sweet about it and got us moved right away.
This is where the three star rating comes in. We overheard the two bartenders refer to us moving to their bar as «I’m not helping.» and other things they were clearly upset about — eye rolls, the works. They didn’t say one word to us for the next 25 minutes.
The bar was about half way full and there were plenty of seats. Not that that would ever be appropriate, but I could understand a little more if people were fighting to sit at the bar. Now I know why they’re not.

Great ambiance — low lit and welcoming, with very comfy tables and a great little bar area. The cocktails on offer are spot on – I had the Bobby Love, which had a nice little kick. And the food is great and reliable — the tuna tartare with guac is a good sized portion (if a bit underseasoned) with what seem like housemade tortilla chips. The Howie burger is nice, fat, well seasoned and well prepared version, the short ribs are deliciously tender and enhanced by the optional egg, and the free salted chocolate chip cookies hit the spot. The veggie burger is a bit crumbly, but it’s a minor quibble, and the flavor (I believe it’s a bean base) is appealing. The service is also noticeably pleasant, helpful and accommodating. Just a great place for a relaxed dinner any night of the week.

Our residency program treats our applicants to lunch here, which means I get to come here every week during interview season. Chelsea’s Kitchen manages to mix a classy environment (multiple lamborghinis in the valet-​run parking lot at once?!) with friendly service and dang good food.
I’ve tried a lot of the dishes here. The swordfish, ahi, and short rib tacos are always a hit, but I honestly haven’t gone wrong yet with the Fish of the Day. Last week, I had grouper. I’d never eaten grouper before, but somehow Chelsea’s managed to make it tender and pair it with an absolutely delicious sauce. The deviled eggs are my favorite appetizer, and the chocolate cake paired with a french press coffee is heavenly for dessert.
That said, I might go off my standard meal plan next week… one of my friends had the prime rib and it was perfectly cooked and literally as big as her face.

It’s been so long since I’ve written a review but I’ve been on vacation mode even after my vacation has been over awhile ago so BOOM! I had to review this place because I highly recommend Chelsea’s Kitchen to anyone planning to visit Arizona.
PARKING:
The lot is a decent sized but I can already imagine the craziness when it’s busy. They also have complimentary valet parking! Super fancy *sparkle sparkle*
RESTAURANT:
The inside is very classy, dark wood with table lamps adorned around the restaurant. I felt as if I was in a golf club dining room. I felt a little under dressed since everyone was wearing semi-​formal attire while I was wearing a summer romper haha but after awhile I didn’t pay no mind to whatever I or the other diners were wearing. Seating is plentiful: booths, 4 seating, bar, patio and outdoor seating.
FOOD:
I personally thought that the menu didn’t have a lot of variety. Each item was $ 10+: salads, burgers, sandwiches, egg Benedict’s, steaks and such. Their menu definitely reflects as a brunch setting. My friends ordered their deviled eggs as an appetizer which tasted amazing and I’m not even a fan of deviled eggs but these babies were tasty. I ordered a typical eggs Benedict, which was actually the first time I ever tried it and it was really good. Only downside was the muffin itself at the bottom was too spongy and it was difficult, and messy, to eat. But the eggs were poached to perfection and the hollandaise sauce was thick in consistently and not swishing all around the plate. My boyfriend ordered a burger with fries and damn those fries were yummy! Burger was absolutely juicy and flavorful, wish I ordered that instead of the Benedict because it wasn’t too filling. :(
SERVICE:
Our server was Emily and if I can give a BEST SERVER AWARD, she would definitely win that award and I’m not even joking about this. Never have I ever had a server as attentive and personable as Emily. I wish every server was like her, she definitely made my experience at Chelsea’s Kitchen 100 000% excellent. She made sure that we had water, she struck up sincere conversations and checked up on us frequently.
SUMMARY:
— prices of food are 10+
— dress semi-​formal or at least don’t come here looking bummy.
— definitely give their daily specials a try.
— bottomless mimosas (10AM-​3PM?) $ 12
— I recommend any of their burgers with the fries, super yummy!
— make sure you get Emily as your server!

For April’s Breakfast Club UYE, Chelsea’s Kitchen was the place picked, it was a beautiful Saturday morning, so we sat out on the patio.
After checking out the menu I went with the Chelsea’s Eggs Benedict, they were made with LGO’s English muffins, if you ever been to LGO, then you already know these muffins are amazing and bigger than a normal muffin, so I asked for extra hollandaise sauce, just so every bite was covered in goodness.
When my order came, not only was it saucy, it also came with a little extra more of hollandaise sauce, it was nice to see they were not stingy with the sauce. When I ordered it I didn’t ask or pay attend to see if the meal came with potatoes, I just assumed potatoes would come with it, because in my head, breakfast potatoes and hollandaise sauce are amazing together too. But no, it comes with a small bowl of fresh fruit. Next time I know to order a side of potatoes.
Also not on the brunch menu is the Chicken Nachitos, but you can in fact order them at brunch, if you haven’t had them, you really should, and there is plenty to share.
Another great meal at Chelsea’s Kitchen, I’m sure I’ll be back around soon.

Sometimes I bookmark places because it has a dish I want, and sometimes I just bookmark a whole bunch and decide on the day of. And I went with Chelsea’s Kitchen since it has good reviews. But somehow it didn’t meet up to my expectation. Or it could be I had a wrong dish from Chelsea.
We arrived before noon and it was amazingly packed already. You know it’s a fancy place when they do valet during that hour. That, or the place is just really packed that they run out of parking fast. Great valet service though. Very nice people.
Indoor was all taken so we chose the outdoor and didn’t have to wait long. The outdoor patio is great for a nice sunny day like that day we went. My only complaint is the flowers from above frequently fall down a lot so it got into my water.
Short Rib Taco ($ 19): I usually ask the waiter’s recommendation when I don’t have a dish in mind to order. She told me their short rib tacos is a popular dish so that’s what I chose. Being the Asian that I am, I was expecting the actual Korean short ribs hence it costs so much. But it turns out more like shredded beef or almost like pulled pork when I had in Hawaii. The dish came with tortilla chips of course, salsa and cole slaw. Hmm not just I was disappointed but the dish itself was not that great either. The meat was sooo chewy and nothing special about the flavor worth mentioning.
Fries ($ 4): I’m so glad I had fries as my appetizer. Sadly, I think that’s the best thing I ate at Chelsea’s Kitchen.