Airport Grill

4 pm. We were at the scenic view at the Sedona airport. Someone mentioned it was even better at sunset, 5:15 pm. We were hungry. Looking at Google Maps we saw a 4.7 rated restaurant; The Airport Grill. How convenient, 4.7 rate, and 2 min away. We could be back in 75 min to see the sunset. Airport Grill has plenty of parking and great views, including the airstrip with constant landings and takeoffs. The atmosphere is clean and warm. The service is great; but in my humble opinion, it is not a place for steak. There is an image that comes to my head every time I crave steak; that of a good cut, pouring some juices mixed with that delicious fat from the marbling. Crisscrossing the steak, red searing lines from the grill, not black or burned, charred to the point that you could break off a corner of the steak and write on paper with it. Unfortunately, that is exactly what - WE ALL got yesterday. Thus, the reason for my review. See, on our way back we all concurred on the bitter-burned taste of the steaks, therefore I felt you all should know our experience. Had I read something similar before visiting, I would've asked for an alternate cooking method or the cook to be extremely vigilant of irregular wood fire and heat. We all ordered the prime rib, median well. Usually, when people get their food there are smiles, giggles, there is happiness at the table. What a disappointing sight and grin on everybody's face when we'd got our plates.I looked at my steak in disappointment and turned it over to find out in dismay that it was even worst on the bottom side. Was the worst side put on the bottom on purpose? I called a waiter and explained the problem. He graciously offered an exchange. Our assigned waiter came over and explained that the steaks were cooked on a wood-fired grill. So he offered to cook the replacement on a pan instead. I obliged in order to avoid the same result again on the wood-fired grill. Even though I saw in my guests' eyes the same disappointment, I guess out of politeness they said they would eat the steak like that, that it was fine. But their words didn't match their expressions or their tone of voice. Bummer! My replacement steak arrived, and although it did not have any red searing lines it was better tasting -not burned. Before I ate any of it I cut a piece for each of my two guests. They didn't say anything but their facial expressions when switching steak bites were completely different. For a moment, I felt happy they at least enjoyed a piece of steak. I understand the unpredictability of a wood-fired grill, but if it becomes a challenge, maybe they could cook the steak in a pan and afterwards -finish cooking it- searing it on the grill to get these beautiful red lines without burning or charring it. But hey, I am not an expert cook or chef, just a foodie that finds extreme happiness in well-prepared food. I will leave cooking methods to the experts. Just don't burn my steak please! Maybe this review will help you make the appropriate questions or decisions when visiting a restaurant and ordering steak. That is the intention. Overall, our food experience here was subpar. I felt embarrassed for my guests to the extent that I promised to take them out again for a better steak experience. I sincerely hope yours is better if you go. On the bright side, we were on time for the sunset... :-)

We have dined here several times and enjoy the food and views. This visit they were filled with customers, so we were seated on the patio which produced slow service. I was disappointed by the Blackened Salmon which was just that, Black crust, but without salmon flavor or even spicy heat. Gigi did enjoy her Petite Fillet with Mex Corn that she gave to me. The corn was also not spicy.

Dietary restrictions: Keto friendly options