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Explore a diverse dining experience at Cliff Castle – from buffets to intimate meals, made-to-order options, grab-and-go convenience, and a variety of coffee, beer, cocktails, and snacks. Your perfect dining spot awaits!

Storytellers has been named a Diner’s Choice on OpenTable! We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you all!

Mountain Springs Buffet

Breakfast $13 • Lunch $18 • Dinner (Sun-Thurs) $22 • Prime Rib Special (Friday & Saturday Dinner 4pm-10pm) $28 • Sunday Brunch $26.

Kids 2 and under eat free; kids 3-10 eat for half-price.

Try our $9.99 Buffet Monday and Tuesday • 11:30am – 3pm!

Hours:

Breakfast 7am–10:30am (Sunday 7am–9am)

Sunday Brunch 9am-3pm

Lunch 11:30 am – 3pm, Mon – Sat

Dinner 4pm – 9pm Sun – Thurs; 4pm – 10pm Fri – Sat

MOUNTAIN SPRINGS BUFFET will be closed 11am-2pm, 2nd Friday each month for Tribal Elders Luncheon

Storytellers

With its rock walls and gentle waterfall, Storytellers captures the spirit of ancient Indian dwellings. The name comes from a Native American tradition of passing on history through storytelling. It is the perfect setting for an intimate dinner or small group celebration. Choose a fine vintage from the extensive wine list, which includes the local varietals of the Verde Valley wineries. Our Executive Chef has created a menu that tantalizes the taste buds, which distinguishes Storytellers as THE place for fine dining in the Verde Valley.

Reservations are strongly recommended. 928-567-7905, or click the “Find Table” button below.

Hours:
5pm – 9pm, Wednesday and Thursday
5pm – 10pm, Friday and Saturday
5pm – 9pm, Sunday
Closed, Monday and Tuesday

For reservations please call (928) 567-7905, or click “Find Table” button to reserve through OpenTable.

half price wine Wednesdays

Half Price Wine Wednesdays!

Storytellers offers full bottles available for half price on Wednesdays!

When dining at Storytellers, ask your server for details.

Starters

Salmon Cakes

Pan Seared Salmon Cakes served with Avocado Cilantro Crema. fifteen

Tarte Soleil`

Double Cream Brie Puff Pastry topped with a Bacon/Tomato Chutney sixteen

Steak Bites

Filet and Ribeye Breaded and Deep Fried to Perfection. Served with Honey Mustard and Tomato Bacon Jam. twenty

Bruschetta

Heirloom Tomato Confetti & Gruyere drizzled with Aged Balsamic & Chive Oil fourteen

Pulpo Rustica

Grilled Octopus served with a Black Garlic Aioli nineteen

Warm Spinach & Artichoke dip

Gruyere & Parmesan served with warm Pub Pita Chips seventeen

Soup & Salads

Soup Du Jour

Chef’s Soup of the Day eight

Vintage Caesar

Crisp Romaine Wedge topped with Croutons, Shaved Parmesan & House Caesar Dressing sixteen Add Anchovies five

Spinach Salad

Baby Leaf Spinach, Strawberries, Chevre, Red Onion, Roasted Pine Nuts, Pancetta and Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes served with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette sixteen

Arugula Salad

Feta, Toasted Pistachio, Golden Raisins, Avocado, Heirloom Tomato, served with Blueberry Vinaigrette sixteen

Storytellers Garden

Mixed Field Greens, Heirloom Tomato, English Cucumber, Red Onion, and Choice of Dressing twelve

Entrees

Suggested wines for each entree listed in italics.

Rib-eye

Fourteen-ounce Grilled Beef topped with White Truffle Herb Butter, served with Black Garlic Whipped Potatoes & Fresh Vegetable Mélange fifty- two Rabble Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)

Filet Mignon

Eight-ounce Center Cut Grilled Beef with a Morel Demi-Glace, served with Black Garlic Whipped Potatoes & Fresh Vegetable Mélange fifty Robert Hall Merlot (Paso Robles)

Seafood Trio

Roasted Lobster Tail, Seared Diver Scallops, & Jumbo Grilled Shrimp Skewer with a Ginger Carrot Puree, Fennel Pollen & Sautéed Spinach sixty Tribute Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey)

Grilled Pork Chop

Twelve-ounce Bone-in Pork Chop topped with a Jalapeno Chutney, served with Black Garlic Mash & Grilled Asparagus thirty-six OZV ‘Old Vine’ Zinfandel (Lodi)

Flat-Iron Steak

Ten-ounce Beef with a Crawfish Beurre Blanc, Dusted with Cajun Seasonings, Smashed Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus forty-two Villa Antinori Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Tuscany)

Roasted Chicken

Ten-ounce Herb Roasted Bone-In Airline Chicken Breast with a Garlic Fennel Gravy, Black Garlic Whipped Potatoes & Fresh Vegetable Mélange thirty-two Stag’s Leap Chardonnay (Napa)

Blackened Salmon

Eight-ounce Cajun dusted Atlantic Salmon pan seared & topped with a Creole Cream, served with Creamy Spinach, Corn Polenta, & Micro Greens thirty-six Lyric Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara)

The Cave Pasta

Baby Spinach & Basil, Cremini Mushrooms, Blistered Grape Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Garlic & Penne Pasta in a White Wine Cream topped with Shaved Parmesan twenty-eight Pasqua Sangiovese (Chianti)

Rare Very Red, Cool Center

Medium Rare Red, Warm Center

Medium Pink Center

Medium Well Slightly Pink

Well No Pink

Enhancements

Add Lobster Tail 32

Add Grilled Shrimp Skewer 15

Add Scallops (2 jumbo) 20

Sides

Lemon & Herb Basmati Rice 8

Alfredo with Penne 8

Grilled Asparagus 8

Desserts

Chocolate Cheesecake Raspberry Coulis, Chantilly Cream 10

Vanilla Cheesecake Lemon Zest, choice of topping 10

Crème Brule Fresh Berries 10

Gelato Vanilla, Chocolate or Sorbet 8

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk
of Foodborne Illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Any Gluten– Free or Allergy preferences please notify your server.

20% Gratuity Will Be Added To Parties of 5 or More.

Checks not accepted.

Three Sisters Market

Need a light meal or snack? This grab-and-go bistro is the go-to place for gourmet coffee, snacks and sandwiches. Enjoy the soup of the day and fine salads.

Three Sisters has PIZZA! 8″ or 16″ pies are available. Eat at the Casino or bring one home! See the menu for choices.

Hours: Sunday–Thursday – 8am to midnight
Friday and Saturday – 8am to 2am.

The Café

The Café, located in the Hotel portion of Cliff Castle, is open for business and pleasure. Purchase meals, yummy pastries, muffins and coffees to go, or relax in the spacious dining area. It’s also the ONLY place in the state of Arizona where you can enjoy Lavazza coffees from Torino, Italy!

Open every day, 6am-2pm.

We also have Breakfast and Lunch items.

Johnny Rockets

Travel back to the 50’s for a dining experience loaded with nostalgic charm. Enjoy all-American favorites: cooked-to-order burgers, fries, fresh-baked apple pie, and hand-dipped malts and shakes. There’s even a jukebox on every table belting out your favorite tunes for only a nickel. And, if you pick the right song, you might just get a little floor show. Swing by today!

Open Sunday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-10pm. For more info, please call (928) 567-5158.

Eleventh Frame

With a fun menu of casual dining items, Eleventh Frame is the place for enjoying a light snack, soda or beer. Located inside Shake, Rattle & Bowl, you’re never far from the bowling action!

Verde Bar

Looking for a cool place to have a drink while you check out the action? The sleek new Verde Bar is the newest edition to Cliff Castle! Located next to Storytellers, it’s the perfect place to meet friends before and after dinner. And if you want to play a little, there are a few machines for your enjoyment.

Strata

Introducing Cliff Castle’s latest hotspot – Strata. Enjoy the action on the floor as you enjoy beer, wine and cocktails from this gorgeous vantage point. You can also check out your favorite teams on the four large screen TVs above the bar. There are also games for your pleasure. Try your luck!