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Meritage an Urban Tavern at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

4.4 (448)
$30 and under
American
5350 East Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85054

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Meritage an Urban Tavern at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

4.4
$30 and under
American
Desert Ridge

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Hot spot
  • Great for brunch
Meritage, An Urban Tavern is located over by our Wildfire Golf Course. We are currently open for lunch, social happy hour and dinner service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00–16:45 Tue, Wed 11:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    A favorite, neighborhood gathering spot in the Desert Ridge community, MERITAGE, an urban tavern, offers a fun, upscale vibe with a contemporary, industrial setting.
  • Private party contact
    Mayra O'Harris: (480) 293-5000 ext. 3681
  • Area
    Desert Ridge
  • Cross street
    Tatum Blvd & Deer Valley Rd
  • Parking Details
    Complimentary parking at the Wildfire Golf Course parking lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Meritage an Urban Tavern at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.

4.4

4.4
(448)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meritage an Urban Tavern offers "excellent" service and a diverse menu that caters to various palates. Guests praise the "modern and beautiful" decor, efficient staff, and "amazing" food quality. Highlights include unique appetizers, delightful desserts, and attentive waitstaff, making it the perfect venue for special occasions and memorable dining experiences.
448 Reviews
  1. Steve Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mason was excellent. Good food. Good selection.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate lunch at a conference MUT burger - yum! Pulled Pork - great Turkey Ruben - even better than PP.

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  3. ann

    Las Vegas9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 July 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a great waiter. My grandsons steak was very fatty The noise level was very high

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  4. Royce Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 14 July 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly hosts/service, needed to send cold food back, slightly over priced

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  5. John

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 8 celebrating a family member’s birthday dinner. The decor inside is very modern and beautiful with soft lighting, elegant tables, and enjoyable music playing in the background. The menu here is diverse with plenty of fine food selections for any palate. Both the hostess and the multiple servers that attended to our table were beyond outstanding. We never even once had to flag anybody down for drink refills or to inquire when our food was coming. The service was efficient, professional and extremely accommodating as well as superbly friendly to our entire table of 8. Our food was beyond amazing. I ordered the fish and chips which I highly recommend. We had a fine selection of appetizers and everybody in our party enjoyed everything they ordered. Our desserts were amazing and unique, flavors and textures balanced very well. We had leftovers to take home. This was a perfect evening for a special occasion and it couldn’t have been made any better. The absolute highest level of food quality and hospitality by a very attentive staff. Thanks for making our birthday dinner the highlight of the week. Please send our regards to all the back of house staff who worked the line and the entire wait staff during the evening of July 6th.

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  6. john Gold

    Dallas - Fort Worth38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu! They have an interesting, and delicious, version of cheese dip. Our waiter was Alex B., and he was as professional as any waiter I have had. The martinis were prepared just as we ordered them. All the food was brought out quickly and more importantly, nicely prepared and delicious. If the PHX heat bothers you, you can walk almost all the way to the restaurant while staying in the hotel. 

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  7. Cynthia

    Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 June 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Three hours were not as listed on line and we went several times to find them closed. The food was fine just not exceptional.

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  8. Melissa Gold

    California Central Coast22 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 13 June 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Menu very limited & steak was just ok Service was good

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  9. Meghan

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Alex was the best! Steaks were excellent.

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  10. Karen

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 31 May 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, service staff was very friendly. Above average for what we were expecting from a resort restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00–16:45 Tue, Wed 11:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    A favorite, neighborhood gathering spot in the Desert Ridge community, MERITAGE, an urban tavern, offers a fun, upscale vibe with a contemporary, industrial setting.
  • Private party contact
    Mayra O'Harris: (480) 293-5000 ext. 3681
  • Area
    Desert Ridge
  • Cross street
    Tatum Blvd & Deer Valley Rd
  • Parking Details
    Complimentary parking at the Wildfire Golf Course parking lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Phoenix / Arizona
  4. Phoenix
  5. Desert Ridge

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A photo of Meritage an Urban Tavern at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa restaurant

Meritage an Urban Tavern at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

4.4
$30 and under
American
Desert Ridge

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
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