Opened in July of 2023, Cottonwood’s Hidden Gem EDEN brings a unique and memorable dining experience to the Verde Valley. Our family-run restaurant highlights fresh, local ingredients to create a diverse menu featuring fresh seafood, gourmet burgers, prime steaks, and innovative American fusion cuisine. Alongside our menu, EDEN offers a curated selection of excellent Arizona and worldly wines, local beers, and scratch-craft cocktails using house-made syrups and infusions with top-shelf spirits, all perfect for complementing any meal. Diners can finish their experience with a rotating selection of house-made desserts for a truly satisfying meal in the heart of Cottonwood!
New American & Southwestern cooking including seafood & steaks with wines in a relaxed setting.
Keith Wilson
We celebrated Valentine’s Day with dinner at Eden here in Cottonwood, and the experience was nothing short of amazing.
We kicked things off with the crab cakes, paired with their house-brewed ginger beer and a lavender lemonade that was absolutely refreshing and unique. For entrées, we went with the steak and shrimp and a burger—both were cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. Every bite was top tier.
What truly elevated the evening, though, was our server, Nathan. His suggestions were spot on, his timing was great, and he made the whole experience feel welcoming and relaxed.
If you’re looking for a place that delivers on food, drinks, and atmosphere, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. We’ll be back.
… moreAbby Field-Smith
Had the best girl’s night out dinner last night! Nathan was our server and really made the evening the best! He was fun and personable, made great recommendations and had great jokes!
I loved the cauliflower appetizer and the Tuscan Chicken! I should’ve saved room for dessert but next time I’ll just start with that!
… moreDelta Jones
World class meal in a northern Arizona town. Out shined stellar reviews. I began with Bangkok Shrimp (art on a plate, heaven on the tongue). The chef adapted tempting Fish N Chips for GF delight – fresh Icelandic cod!! Totally wowed by the Chocolate Flourless Torte – so glad it’s not as illegal as it should be. Best wine ever! Ask Sasha. She is an excellent dining ‘psychologist’ – a couple minutes together and she knew what I’d love. Maybe it was the 2022 Fini Pinot Grigio. I should have bought the bottle! I’ll gladly drive 1-1/2 hrs to eat here as often as possible. Looking forward to trying the Sunday Brunch and enjoying an evening of live music. Easy to find, great parking. Gorgeous interiors. You must treat yourself to Eden.
… moreEdis
I mean look at these incredible pictures! My burger was outstanding, super healthy, and full of protein! My girlfriend and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary that night and we were super happy to have been at EDEN, we loved the atmosphere, the staff members such as Molly, and of course the rest of the crew! Thank you for your incredible accommodations, she loved her carrots and sweet potato fries.
… moreEvan Chadick
Probably the best restaurant in Verde Valley. The cocktails were unique and delicious! The pine old fashioned and ginger almond marg was great.
We started with the truffle elote and it was on point! Our meal was delicious, but we wanted to try the homemade mole sauce and scallop dish after reading about it on here. We got the lamb and the shrimp salad. All good flavors, but she said walnuts or pecans would have been a little better with grilled shrimp instead of breaded. The lamb was so great and not gamey at all. I wish there was as a little more meat, but just being a bit picky there.
Thanks for the staff for being extra attentive too. I think we had 5 different people come check on us.
Will definitely be back if in the area.
… moreStefanija Alievska
This is one of the cutest places I have visited, especially the patio. The food was incredible, very good portion sizes and they had the BEST ginger drink that I have ever tried. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming! This is a must visit !
… moreGavin Barron
What a wonderful experience! Both our server and server assistant were absolutely wonderful (shout-out to Alex for being so cool and helpful). We went out for a couples night out. The ambience was so cozy. Really appreciated that the drink menu included a list of mocktails. We got the charred rosemary spritzer and the desert blossom (prickly pear based)– both were so refreshing and engaging to the senses. For an ap we got the truffled elote, and for entrees we got the Nordic salmon, the tinga tacos, and the golden Temple salad. Everything was so well put together and very delicious. Only thing was that the char on the fish and shrimp was just a bit overwhelming. You could tell they put a lot of care into crafting the dishes, so it was a bummer that the char flavor took away from being able to appreciate that. Also the chicken on the tinga tacos was a bit dry. But other than those pretty minor flaws, it was still a wonderful experience and we had a great time. If you ever find yourself with some time (and money) to blow out in Cottonwood/Sedona area, I highly recommend.
… moreKatherine Diffen
We were on the patio because we had Darby. He was so good! The food was so good. We came to Cottonwood to celebrate our 20th anniversary. They put in heat lamps and a fire for us. We were fine. If go again in a heartbeat. I got salmon and Mike got shrimp Both melted in my mouth.
… moreRishabh Vaidya
Visited Eden while on a trip to Sedona. The food was fantastic and the service was amazing. Chef Eden once said “ When I go out to eat, I want to eat something that I keep thinking about later and want to go back for”. I can guarantee I will be thinking about this place for a long time and I cannot wait to be back! The cauliflower bites were the perfect appetizer and the entrees (chicken piccata and fish and chips) were excellent. We finished off the meal with the seasonal ice cream cake and it was delicious. Our server went out of his way to take care of us as well. Eden has easily become one of my favorite restaurants in AZ!
… moreKathleen Hutchins
As a tour guide, finding a restaurant that can accommodate a large group on short notice is no small task, and The Eden exceeded every expectation.
I had to make a complete last minute change, and they graciously welcomed my group of 23 guests without hesitation. Not only did they provide us with a beautiful private room, but the food was beyond exceptional. Every plate was thoughtfully prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
The service was absolutely phenomenal. Attentive, kind, and incredibly organized, especially considering the timing. My group felt truly taken care of from start to finish, and everyone couldn’t stop talking about how amazing their dinner was.
You couldn’t ask for a better stop for tour groups. Private room, outstanding food, and top tier service, all handled flawlessly at a moment’s notice.
Thank you, Eden, for turning a stressful change into a highlight of our trip. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this gem to anyone traveling through Cottonwood!
Kathleen Hutchins AKA Sparky
Private Tour Coordinator for Spanish Cove Retirement Village in Yukon, Oklahoma
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