Abbie’s Kitchen

We have been here before and have always liked it. This last experience though I didn’t like the fact that the red wine by the glass was limited to Az Stronghold… I understand loyalty to your business neighbors but when we are paying for a nice dinner it would be nice to have more options. Instead we had to purchase a a bottle to have another selection choice. Dinner was good, but things seem scattered this time around.

My goodness! We kept saying: «Why haven’t we been here before!» As a local, sometimes I hesitate doing reviews because I don’t want places to become so popular we can’t get a reservation. Needless to say, we had a fabulous meal last night.
We started with the gorgonzola and pear ravioli appetizer: hand made pasta on a bed of red chard-​delectable. My partner had the pea soup and I had the classic Caesar salad. We both agreed it was the best Caesar we had ever eaten. I am not a fan of anchovies but the white anchovies were so fresh and mild I raved about them. There was just the right amount of dressing and bib lettuce instead of romaine.
We both indulged in two of the specials that evening: veal osso bucco and fresh halibut. The osso bucco had the most unusual flavors (cloves, carrots, onions and other) and was melt in the mouth, It was on a bed of home made noodles. I hesitated on the halibut but happy was I that I ordered it. Many times I have had halibut and it was overcooked. This was perfecto-​so fresh and seasoned just right. The layered sweet potato/​white potato casserole and fresh asparagus made for a completely satisfying meal.
My dining companion only eats grass fed organic red meat so we were delighted that that is what they serve and all the rest of the items on the menu are of the highest and freshest quality.
We had to take two of the homemade deserts home and the pear tart and berry pie did not disappoint.
Luna’s service and Abbie’s special attention to the diners made for a very pleasant evening.
We will have dreams of the food we were served!

Can’t say enough about this place– except that I wish it was closer to my home. If you get to meet her, Abbie is wonderful! The place is quaint with just a few tables so service is perfect. The crab cakes are exquisite! Wine selection is divine and each meal is prepared perfectly and with so much flavor. Don’t forget dessert– even if you have to take it home with you. A wonderful rare experience!

Run, don’t walk to Abbie’s. Well worth the drive from Sedona. We were there Thanksgiving and it was so delicious and delightful we returned the following Sat. night to celebrate a birthday. I wish we had this restaurant in Los Angeles!!!
T. McGee

Our server, Luna, was fabulous. The wild mushroom crêpe was unbelievably superb. The ambiance was warm and comfortable. I can wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant.

Happy Anniversary at Amazing Abbie’s! Entire experience exceeded expectations! Great Food and Wine and very enjoyable visit with Abbie. Highly recommend versus the standard restaurants on Main street in historic Cottonwood. I had lamb, my wife had the halibut, we shared the mushroom crêpe as an app. Incredible all the way through our meal!

What a fantastic place. The food was absolutely delicious. We celebrated our anniversary there and Abbie made our dining experience a memorable one. Such a quaint little house and lovely décor. We both had the specials featuring that night. I had the Halibut which was the best I have ever had. My husband had the Lamb, outstanding. We will be back! Worth every penny.

Last night we enjoyed an intimate fine dining experience like no other. Simple, elegant, amazing food is prepared and served by true professionals. Abbie’s menu reflects the season – the root vegetable medley was a perfect complement to both rack of lamb and filet Mignon. The pace of the meal is not rushed, so that each course can be fully enjoyed and appreciated. The details of both décor and presentation add to the experience.

I surprised my boyfriend with a trip to Cottonwood to celebrate his birthday. We spent Friday night enjoying a delicious meal at Abbie’s Kitchen. I have a gluten allergy, and Abbie fully accommodated my allergy, and she already had two amazing gluten-​free cakes on the dessert menu. Thanks for a fabulous celebratory dinner!

Dining at Abbie’s is an experience you’ll never forget. From the cozy atmosphere to the incredibly warm and friendly people, and, oh good lord, the food… you’ll walk away feeling like you’ve just been hugged. We had halibut, lamb chops, and crab cakes, plus exquisite desserts and perfect wine pairings. Take your time, savor every bite, and enjoy this amazing little restaurant, where food is definitely prepared with love.

We had dinner tonight at Abbie’s Kitchen (third time now) and many more dinners to come. We live in Napa, CA and Cottonwood, AZ. This is by far the BEST food in either place. The atmosphere is quaint, friendly and relaxing. Some of the other reviews stated that the portions were small — not the case at all unless you eat way to much which is typical of American diets today. Fine dining isn’t meant to be a buffet.
It is rare to have a first class Chef make food to order with respect to allergies, food intolerances, and taste preferences… let alone take the time to talk to you personally at your table. We highly recommend Abbie’s Kitchen. We eat extensively around the world for business and we know fine dining. It doesn’t get better than this.

A completely unacceptable experience from a place trying to offer (and charge for) higher quality dining. The food– pretty tasty. However, overshadowed by the wait for just 1 of the 2 appetizers we ordered: over 45 minutes, which could have been diffused by our server Linda if she wasn’t so cold and apathetic from the get go. Then almost an hour for the second appetizer which was even smaller than the first. The restaurant itself is very charming & quaint but very disorganized and unapologetic about it. For the price ($ 27 for a chicken breast) and lack of sincere service we will certainly not be returning. If they were just up front from the beginning that the kitchen was behind or even tried to compensate with more than a piece of dessert that had been sitting out in view all night, we could have left with a much better taste in our mouths

This review has been long in coming. The food, service and ambiance was amazing. It was a personal touch with everything. Time and care went into preparing the food to order. Dessert was amazing. It definitely is a little pricey, but well worth it.
If you have ever been to French Laundry in the Bay Area, quite similar with a small town feel.

Abbie is a lovely woman that really knows how to work with food. my wife and I went here with her parents and it was fantastic. It takes some time and definitely some money but it’s well worth it. SUPPORT LOCAL!!!

I was born and raised in Cottonwood, AZ and when my husband and I saw this restaurant we were intrigued and decided to try it! First of all people need to realize that this restaurant is in a small, original Old Town home and not a traditional restaurant. I like the idea, but I think it throws people off at first.
We were greeted warmly by the owner and waiter. They explained that the food was all organic and as fresh as it could be. The menu is very small, but I don’t necessarily think that is always a bad thing. I was disappointed though in their wine selection. They only have one white and one red served in glass portions. Otherwise you have to buy the entire bottle, and trust me, their selection is not cheap!
The atmosphere inside is comfortable and relaxing, although I think they could pop it up even more and make it even more elegant. It feels like it is just about there, but missing something in the décor area. Despite this we did still feel pretty UNDER dressed (in jeans and t-​shirts) but the waiter assured us that multiple said the same thing, and that he felt completely comfortable wearing jeans there himself. But over all it was very beautiful, and I’m mostly just splitting hairs here.
So back to the menu. I was so amazingly surprised to find that they had foie gras on the menu! It is not something you see at ALL in this area, and I personally had never had it before. It was something I could not pass up! Since we were not overly hungry we decided to settle just on appetizers. I got the foie gras with this kind of onion jam on croustini placed on a bed of spinach. My husband opted for the crab cakes with mango corn salsa. I purchased a glass of their Arizona made red wine, although the name slips me at the moment, which was amazing! We were given this kind of tomato and herb mixture on a croustini with greek and green olives while we waited. This was a pleasant, unexpected treat that tasted great!
The wait for food was not long at all, but this could be because we were literally the only dinners in the entire restaurant. We were told that normally they had quite a lot of guests, which could have been true, especially since we were there so early (about 5pm). The waiter was very friendly, and helpful. He made us laugh on numerous occasions!
The food was presented on what looked like antique or vintage plates. I enjoyed the fact that their dishes were mis-​matched with different colors and patterns. It made it feel more relaxed. This isnt something that most places could do, since it would make it look like they were too cheap to buy a complete set, but Abbie’s was able to pull it off really well.
The food turned out to be AMAZING! I really have to say that there are not many qualms I can think of here! Being the first time I had foie gras I guess I cannot compare it to other instances, but it was really was cooked so beautifully and the onion glaze on top was to die for! I did not however care too much about the spinach salad underneath of it. It had some kind of dressing that just tasted slightly off, although my husband loved it! His crap cakes, I have to say, were the best I have had! In this small town, most people dont have a clue on how to make a good crap cake, but this woman certainly does! There was no shortage on the crab, which was really fresh! It was so meaty and hearty, not overly packed with breading like other places here. And the mango corn salsa underneath was great!
After our meal we decided to try a desert. I have to say if you come for nothing else, come for the desert! I cannot remember the exact name but we ordered this chocolate cake with a rum something or other, whipped cream, ice cream, and strawberries. This was honestly one of the most decedent deserts I have ever had! I normally HATE any kind of nut in a desert, but the pecans in this was awesome!
All in all I was really proud of this little place, and I have high hopes for it. Cottonwood is an unrelenting town when it comes to restaurants and I have seen many great establishments fall over the years. It is HARD to own a restaurant in this town but I am hopeful for Abbie’s. My one harsh critique about it would be the prices. DO NOT come here expecting a cheap meal. Or even a decently priced meal. The prices here are not for the faint of heart. It IS however worth the prices, I just fear that the cost to eat here will not go over well for a town who doesn’t like to pay too much for good food

Last night we had dinner at Abby’s kitchen. Where to begin, as there are so many wonderful things to say about this intimate, charming, restaurant. Upon being seated you can’t help but comment on the unique collectible place settings on every table that Abby has searched high and low for over the years. Our waiter, Andy was delightful and very attentive without being overbearing. He serves also as the in house bartender and prepared one of the best Lemon Drop Martinis that I have ever had.
Now for dinner. Abby had her special New England clam chowder for her soup du jour and it was incredible. Not thick and creamy like one often gets with mostly potatoes. No this was light and absolutely delicious. I ordered crab cakes as an entrée and asked for the fried green tomatoes to accompany them. My husband ordered the ribeye steak and fresh asparagus and baby potatoes. All I can tell you is we both loved every morsel on our plates.
Desert was unforgettable, a warm lemon French toast type pound cake with ice cream and fresh strawberries. Omg is all I can say.
This was fine dining at its best. Only adding to our splendid dining experience was Abby coming out of her kitchen to say hello and share in a little conversation.

The reviews or tips we had seen said «be prepared to wait» — we mistook that to mean… for a table. In fact, the tip is referencing your course/​meal.
The evening we went may have been especially unusual, as there was a patron that looked like a corpse, laying on the front porch waiting for the paramedics to arrive and, meanwhile, being tended to by the chef and front of house. It was unsettling, to say the least.
Aside from remarks acknowledging it was really happening (and professing that it hadn’t been a result of eating there), there was no accommodation made (complimentary glass of wine to take the edge off, etc.), which I thought was odd.
But, we were there for dinner, not a handout.
The food is cooked to order. Portions are small but reasonable and adequate. I had the duck. The meat itself was very good; however, the skin was not crispy in the slightest, and remained on my plate.
Another thing we thought was odd: the dessert table which is a focal point when you arrive is absolutely tempting but it features — uncovered — the ACTUAL desserts. So, when our server said there were 2 slices of pie left after glancing at the table and then swiped them up right off the table to be warmed in back, it was kind of jarring. The pie was good.
Unfortunately, the one-​course meal ate up our entire evening (reservation was at 6:30 and it was after 8 before we were released), which kept us from visiting tasting rooms along Main Street as planned.
For sure, there is a lot of pride and passion that goes into this place, and, given the time, I would consider a return.

Abbie is terrific. She makes great dishes, but it’s her «tableside manner» that we found truly unique. You can tell that she loves what she’s doing, is eager to create, and really wants you to enjoy your meal. Her menu changes often, and I doubt we’d be disappointed with anything on it. But the fun was working with her to customize the perfect meal. Rather have polenta with your duck or substitute scallops for the shrimp in the curry pasta dish? No problem. In fact, she’ll suggest variations you might prefer. Share a salad or an entrée? Of course, and she’ll insist on plating them separately for you. It was truly a special experience, from the complimentary olive, crackers, and spread starter to the complimentary chocolate dipped strawberries.
Best of the best? We’d have to pick the mushroom crêpe starter and the carrot cake. Both were incredible.

Great food and service
Abbie is just fun to talk with
Go next door and see the art gallery
the Root vege salad — a must
anything you order will be great
the grilled pound cake is a must for dessert
we always sit at the bar –love to kitchen watch
Cheers

During our Honeymoon in Sedona, my husband and I stopped by Tasting Arizona for a bit of wine sampling and ended up with some dining advice from Melissa. We discussed being disapointed in the touristy ‘chain-​restaurant’ nature of Sedona, so she suggested we try a new little restaurant that was just opened by her friend who was a personal chef, located in the next town over.
Abbie’s is in a cute little house at the «Old Town» end of Cottonwood. We started with a cheese and charcuterie platter, which was lovely and included some really delicious smoked mushrooms. For dinner my husband had the lamb and I had raviolis, which temptingly advertised themselves as house-​made in a sage butter sauce. Upon tasting I found them to be a bit bland and overly-​starchy, and swimming in butter. The texture of the pasta was nice, but perhaps I should have tried something with different flavors. I had a bit of my husband’s dish, which was flavorful and cooked perfectly. I sat watching him eat happily, filled with envy.
We decided to get dessert, and for me, that was definitely the best part. It was a poached pear tart, and every aspect of it was absolutely perfect. The flaky, chewy pastry, the sweet and savory warm pear filling, and the potent vanilla bean ice cream was so good I could have eaten another portion.
Our service was earnestly frirendly and very good at timing the courses. We brought a special bottle of champagne which they poured happily. The interior is pretty and we had a perfect candlelit table in the corner. All in all, a very nice night out on our Honeymoon.