Saltrock Southwest KitchenThis is a representative restaurant. Amara Resort and Spaunveils a seasonal, celestial-inspired menu created by newly appointed Executive Chef Heather Feher, featuring a variety of fine winter dishes and a selection of new cocktails.
Since joining the team in August 2023, Chef Heather has brought her passions for zero-waste practices, herbalism, and themed cuisine to the popular restaurant's rich Southwestern cuisine. Chef Heather draws on her global experience and travels to create a menu that encapsulates the restorative essence of Sedona with ingredients and flavors inspired by the astrological seasons.
New seasonal items include Pumpkin soup with spices ($14) Served with ginger and cardamom, hazelnut cream and ruffled leeks. Burnt Spanish Taco ($28) Served with kalamata emulsion, fondant potatoes and micro arugula. Maple Farms Duck Breast ($46) Served with brown butter farro, sherry mushrooms, pomegranate and spiced hibiscus gastrique.and Scallop meuniere ($39) Served with Forbidden Rice, Fennel and Hoja Santa.
Our completely refreshed dessert menu includes decadent treats such as: Olive oil cake ($13) Served with agave, orange marmalade, macerated berries, and honey vanilla yogurt. Prickly Pear Flan ($13) Served with pistachio and white chocolate praline, coconut and hibiscus slime gel.and Red wine chocolate spice cake ($13) Served with chili chocolate ganache, buttermilk, and cream cheese buttercream.
“I approach my cooking with a philosophy of not just incorporating seasonal ingredients, but also ingredients that are in harmony with the current cosmic energies,” says Chef Heather. “This astrological season is a time of healing and self-reflection, so while staying true to Salt Rock's Southwest roots, we have created a menu for this winter that will help guests on their journey of recovery.” It was very intentional to incorporate ingredients, such as the hoja santa found in scallop meuniere, which has a powerful ability to open the heart chakra and release emotional pain. is known.”
The new dishes are perfectly complemented by seasonal cocktails created by lead bartender Billy Langenbacher. New liquors include: Jackalope Shipper ($17) Served with Old Forester Bourbon, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon Juice, and Spiced Apple Cider Syrup. Desert Gem ($16) Served with Suncliff Gin, fresh lemon and pomegranate syrup. Red Rock Flip ($18) Contains Gosling Rum, Old Forester Bourbon, Mr. Black Coffee, Coconut Cream, Cinnamon Syrup, and Eggs.and Sedona Spice ($17) Infused with Arizona Stronghold Red Wine Blend, Pomegranate Juice, Apple Cider, Honey Ginger, and Brandy.
New dishes and cocktails blend easily with SaltRock's contemporary, warm and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy a drink at the bar or head out to the spacious outdoor patio, equipped with heaters, shade sails, and foggers, and enjoy unobstructed views of Snoopy and Cleopatra Rocks from the restaurant, with comfortable year-round access.
For more information about SaltRock Southwest Kitchen or to make a reservation, please visit: AmaraResort.com/Eat Drink/Salt Rock Or call us at 928-340-8803.
About Salt Rock Southwest Kitchen
Located within the Amara Resort and Spa in the heart of Uptown Sedona, SaltRock Southwest Kitchen offers a menu of modern Southwestern cuisine inspired by the Verde Valley and made with fresh, light, seasonal ingredients. . Under the direction of Executive Chef Heather Feher, we offer an upscale yet approachable menu of favorites with unobstructed views of Cleopatra Rock and Snoopy's Rock. The restaurant's award-winning craft cocktail program features some of the best agave spirits in town, along with innovative libations that compliment Sedona's culture and environment while paying homage to iconic local landmarks. Amara recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation of the entire property. This includes a complete renovation of Salt Rock's interior and the revitalization of its expansive patio, which is the perfect place for outdoor dining year-round. SaltRock is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For more information about SaltRock Southwest Kitchen or to make a reservation, please visit: AmaraResort.com/Eat Drink/Salt Rock Or call us at 928-340-8803.
