

At René, tucked inside the storied courtyards of Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village, dining centers on intention, setting, and craft. Every dish reflects Chef Mercer Mohr’s commitment to seasonal ingredients, French Mediterranean tradition, and the spirit of Sedona. Lunch unfolds at an unhurried pace. Dinner invites intimacy and conversation. Each experience balances classic technique with thoughtful creativity. We do not offer child seating, and strollers are not permitted in the dining room. To preserve the atmosphere for all guests, toys and electronic game devices are not allowed. For a more family-friendly dining experience, we welcome you to visit our sister restaurants: Mesa Grill, Rascal Modern Diner, and Creekside.
Enduring spot for continental cuisine & fine wines served in a relaxed, upscale environment.
Hours
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 336 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86336
Phone: (928) 282-9225
Website: https://renerestaurantsedona.com/
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Our wine recommendation was spot on the staff clearly knows their cellar well and helped us choose the perfect pairing for our main courses. For dessert, we had the chocolate mousse; it was good and well-executed, though not particularly spectacular compared to the rest of the meal.
The only downside was the service logistics regarding the weather. It was a rainy day, and we were initially seated in an uncovered outdoor area. Luckily, the rain held off during our meal, and given how delicious the food was, it ended up being worth the risk!
Overall, a fantastic spot for fine dining in Sedona. I would definitely return for the flavors and the wine!
For context, Visa and Mastercard typically charge merchants around 2.x% in processing fees, meaning the restaurant is likely profiting from this surcharge rather than simply covering costs.
I’m sure the owner makes enough to absorb the credit card fees, but instead chose to pass them on to customers—effectively ripping off tourists.
The food is good, but is it good enough to make me want to return knowing this is their practice? Absolutely not. You can find comparable food at any decent restaurant in most cities without being hit with hidden fees.
I recommend supporting restaurants that don’t impose this kind of surcharge.
They had this out of this world lamb, delightful sea bass, oh and don’t miss the dessert. I hear fine dining in Sedona is rare. Well, you won’t be disappointed with this spot! Great wine list too.
We came to René with our 2-year-old and were hoping for a special dinner. Our server was genuinely wonderful and the sea bass was excellent. Unfortunately, the positives ended there.
Our toddler became unusually fussy that evening (as toddlers sometimes are), and we were doing everything possible to manage it: stepping outside, soothing him, offering snacks, toys, books, constantly trying to keep him calm and avoid disrupting anyone. Despite that, a staff member came to our table and said, “You have to do something with the baby, this is a fine dining restaurant.”
We were very clearly already doing everything we could, and hearing that felt insensitive and unnecessarily chastising. What we needed in that moment was empathy or support, not a reprimand when we were already stressed and actively trying to handle the situation.
If René truly does not want young children in the dining room, that is their right, but it should be communicated upfront rather than making families feel unwelcome after they’re seated.
Food-wise, the sea bass was great, but the dry-aged bone-in New York strip was overly charred to the point that the bitterness overpowered the flavor of the meat.
Overall, between the way our situation was handled and the inconsistent food, this was not the experience we hoped for. Families with young children may want to think twice before booking.