Flying Saddle Resort

The food was the big surprise here. We came in and tried several dishes, sharing bites around the table, and nothing disappointed. The lobster mac and cheese stole the show, while the burger was fantastic, the butternut ravioli rich and comforting, the flat steak cooked just right, and the lobster corn chowder incredible. We started with delicious, perfectly cooked calamari. There’s new management, and Chef Joe is amazing. His cooking is on another level, and the whole kitchen clearly cares about quality. Service was friendly and attentive from start to finish, well above five-star, and made us feel welcome. This place is a gem. We can’t wait to return and will recommend it to everyone.

The room could use a warmer feel inside, especially for a dinner restaurant, and that’s the reason I’m giving four stars. The service from both our server and the bartender was attentive, and the chef came by to ask about the meal, very personable. For Valentine’s dinner my wife had a perfectly made Old Fashioned, while my extra-dry martini with three olives was just right. The oysters Rockefeller were a little overdone but still tasty. We split a house salad with fresh ingredients, then she had flat iron steak cooked to her preferred temperature, and I had tasty duck leg confit with roasted broccolini and creamy polenta. I’d highly recommend it and bring guests.

The owner was very involved and attentive, and the staff went out of their way to look after us. My family brought me here for my birthday, and both the food and drinks were fantastic. I’d say it’s hard to find this kind of service anywhere else in the valley.

We came to town for work expecting an average meal, but the newly renovated restaurant completely surprised us. The service was wonderful, and the meals were even more impressive. Chef Joe has put together an incredible menu with lots of variety. We were dining with another couple and ended up sharing everything because we couldn’t get enough. From the fried avocado in the calamari to the lobster mac and cheese and tequila ice cream, it was all so good. We’ll definitely return every time we’re in town.