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5532 N Palo Cristi Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

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Hermosa Inn
Local(602) 955-7878

5532 N Palo Cristi Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

http://www.lons.com

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Lon's At The Hermosa in Paradise Valley is a four star Southwestern restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. Located in the Paradise Valley area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's known for its contemporary offerings. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and 10 Best Phoenix awards. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, breakfast, brunch, and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups. The service is excellent.

User Reviews of Hermosa Inn

Yelp.com Review - by Dennis H.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a wonderful meal. I had a fish stew that had scallops, shrimp, and talapia. Who would have thought of going to Arizona for great seafood? Lon's is a really fun and interesting restaurant right...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great restaurant food is amazing and the outside patio maybe the best in Phoenix. They also have a great wine list and the lamb is amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cody S.

4.0 of 5 stars. When is Yelp going to let me award half stars, as this place is clearly deserving of 4.5 stars. Lon's is one of those fine dining establishments that truly captures the essence of old time Arizona,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate T.

4.0 of 5 stars. hmmm...fun! sporadic!! energetic!? none of the above. BUT - lovely quiet property. really good food altho the orgasmatron went off only for the tiramisu. GENIUS. I'm a total tiramisu snot ball so if...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, I've been really fond of the restaurants I've visited lately. I think I've been so surprised by the awesome places in obscure locations I never thought I'd ever visit. Not that Scottsdale is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by rebecca s.

5.0 of 5 stars. need to impress a client or a date? lon's is the place. this place is SO upscale arizona. it feels comfortable and cozy, not at all uptight, but the furnishings, decor and ambiance are upscale. the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Martha O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lon's is the best hidden secret in Paradise Valley it is so unique among all the residential homes and then... suddenly there is Hermosa Inn.The place makes you part of the old western tradition of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary M.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I took a chance last night and went to Lon's. We had no reservations and opted to sit outside and the bartender waited on us. We were able to enjoy the beautiful Arizona cool evening...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Philip G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hello fellow Yelp's,Tomorrow (April 2nd) our 14th wedding anniversary and have reservations at Lon's. Our last dining here the Chef Michael Rusconi came out to our table 3 times to talk with my wife...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Abu J.

2.0 of 5 stars. Looks 10 Dance 2. Fabulous patio day or night, great looking bar, beautiful dining room. Fabulous cellar room. Service is acceptable, but perhaps uneven or slow or confused would be more like it. Bar...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelley p.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have to agree with most of my fellow yelpers and say the service here does suck! We waited at least 20 minutes for our bottle of wine, guess they had to fly back to Napa to pick it up. But the food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Can you tell I do enjoy nice restaurants? I think this is my favorite restaurant, EVER. Very cozy atmosphere and very relaxing dining experience. The white truffle macarooni and cheese is melt in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lorena L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Lon's! My boyfriend and I came here during Restaurant week and had a wonderful experience. The grounds here are beautiful. You have to sit on the patio. We decided to come on Wednesday in order...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Phil C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow if you want to be wined and dined this is the place to do it at. I have not been in Phoenix all that long, but this is the best restauraunt in the valley. The combination of excellent service,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex D.

5.0 of 5 stars. After having treated my palate to incredible eateries from Paris to New York to Yountville to Mexico City, I can testify with full and complete confidence that Lon's is absolutely world class: always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Glenn B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't recall a group business dinner anywhere that was better - 50 People - $8,000.00 and very good service and food. If you have an event coming up ask for the Library, Wine Cellar or the Board...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Excellent food! by Thea S. at InsiderPages

Lon's at the Hermosa is a wonderful gem in the middle of the desert. The food is divine and the ambience is wonderful. The waitstaff is knowledgable and they offer suggestions when you're unable to decide....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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Treat yourself. by Rick R. at InsiderPages

This restaurant is a real treat. Great atmosphere inside the Hermosa Inn. The food is always delicious and the staff is very professional. This is an upscale restaurant and the pricing reflects it.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by aileen b.

3.0 of 5 stars. Always wanted to try this place out after hearing it featured on KYOT Sunday Brunch. Can't recall how I managed a day off, but I finally found my way to see KYOT's set up at Lon's. I did make an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Guy D.

5.0 of 5 stars. For sitting outside enjoying brunch on a perfect Phoenix Fall Sunday morning there is no better place. Excellent food, service and ambience.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nadeem R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been here many times for dinner and lunch...mainly when family/friends visit from out of town. The food is very good and the enviornment is great. Eating outdoors is awesome when its not too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcus D.

4.0 of 5 stars. We've been to Lon's several times for brunch and it is one of all our time favorites. In the spring or fall, there is no place I'd rather be on a Sunday morning. You can't beat the view from the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I visited Lon's last night for Restaurant Week with Kristin S. If you don't know where you are going, it is definitely a tricky place to find. It does add to the appeal because it gives the feeling of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Restaurant Week makes writing reviews complicated. Restaurants lower their prices during this 7-day period (a three-course meal runs you $29 per person) in order to gain new customers and fill spots...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Great ambiance - food and wine missed the mark

After 28 years in AZ we finally had a chance to visit this time honored landmark. Went during AZ Restaurant Week since prices seemed attractive. Cocktails in the lounge were excellent; dinner however was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel L.

4.0 of 5 stars. A write-up based on our meal @ Lon's during AZ Restaurant Week. ---Let's start with the economics of the thing - 3 courses, $29/pp. Let's face it - that's pretty cheap. In today's economy, making...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Wonderful Restaurant for any Occasion

Great food, great ambiance, great service--the perfect place to celebrate a special or any occasion.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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secluded dining

a great place for special occassion dinners. romantic outdoor views at a seluded location. Food is high quality with a comprable wine list.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Best Hideaway

Off the beaten path but so good. This is the place for any special occasion dinner. Do not forget Lon's.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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You'd never know...

...this place exists unless you got lost in the neighborhood or read about it somewhere. Tuck away at the southwestern base of Camelback Mountain, Lon's is a great find. This hacienda offers indoor and outdoor...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kate c.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to bring out of towners who think Phoenix is a hubble of sand. The patio is wonderful, the food is terrific, and the staff is helpful and not too "in your face fancy."Also- the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Wow

Really really good and worth it. Take some time and go check it out. Everything is just amazing.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by The Grave Maurice X.

5.0 of 5 stars. My fiancee and I visited Lon's at the Hermosa on a Friday night in June to celebrate our anniversary and was a perfect location for a little romance under the calm, star-cloaked Arizona sky in a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Great for romantic dinner

What a wonderful place for a romantic dinner. Southwestern flavor with a great bar, wonderful food and great atmosphere.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Gorgeous!

Lon's is amazing! The view, service, and food are unforgettable. They're supposed to have a great brunch as well.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John V.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is without a doubt the best overall package of a restaurant in Phoenix. I honestly cannot think of a better patio. Whether it be lunch or dinner, it is gorgeous. The signature dish, beef...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Best atmosphere

I love this place. It has wonderful food and an even better atmosphere. The staff is attentive and the food is worth it.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Special night out deserves a special restaurant

You won't be disappointed in Lon's. All the food is original and delicious. The atmosphere is like no other. This is a place to celebrate those special occasions: birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll admit I was a just a bit nervous from some of the other yelps, and maybe our experience was a strike of lightning, but wow, my trip to Lon's was one of my best dinning experiences ever.We made...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Twice had very bad service.

I am from out of town and have two reservations at this location in two years and had the same bad experience twice. Both times I had 8:45 pm reservations and both times waited over an hour to be seated. While...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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A Classic

Lon's is my favorite old west restaurant. Its cozy and the patio is fabulous! Service is impecable, friendly and helpful without being annoying. The food is amazing too. I'm not usually a fan of American style...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jennifer j.

2.0 of 5 stars. Walking past the charming courtyard, I was rather dissapointed with the inside interior. It was valentine's Day and they had obviously packed more tables into the main dining area to crank out more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley A.

2.0 of 5 stars. We went here for New Year's Eve 2007, so this review refers to a fixed menu experience. The price was $125/person, so this was a very spendy meal and therefore our expectations were raised. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joey R.

5.0 of 5 stars. So when I was invited to go to Lon's for dinner I will be honest I was not expecting much. I did know that it was hidden and that it was in PV but as soon as you take a look at the place it becomes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jillian V.

3.0 of 5 stars. If you don't know where Lon's happens to be, you can drive right past it...As I did. As I walked into the restaurant, I first had to walk through the beautiful patio..wishing that my party had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went to Lon's with my mom for my birthday yesterday. I hate to give this place a 3 star review, but good food alone just doesn't cut it.The good:The menu is fabulous. I wanted to try every single...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by w w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went to Lon's on a date. Can't say much for the guy, but the food was really good. The atmosphere is very romantic and if the weather is nice, I recommend sitting out on the patio. The best risotto...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Monroe B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I ate here recently with my wife, mother in law, and 3 month old son. We ate inside, which was pleasant. Outside looked more enchanting, but I'm not used to the Phx heat....even in April. :-)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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My favorite place

This is the most beautiful boutique inn in the Valley. Lovely views, incredible staff. It's my absolute favorite. Try dinner at Lon's out on the patio at sunset.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Wonderful food and exceptional menu

Don't miss Lon's. It is tops in Phoenix! Great service and wonderful presentation. Food was exciting visually and prepared perfectly.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Louise O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very attentive service. An older crowd. Enjoyed the chi-chi mac and cheese. Thought that the vanilla mash potatoes were brilliant. Thorougly enjoyed the ribs appetizer.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another romantic spot. I haven't been in a while... but I have always enjoyed my meals in the past. Southwestern influenced cuisine. Beautiful patio. Great service.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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terrible sevice, food only okay by Deanna W. at InsiderPages

This place is supposed to be fabulous. It was only okay. We went for lunch, and I won't go back. The waiter was RUDE. I have never left such a small tip- and we usually leave over 20%! The food selection was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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Terrible service. Food only okay

This place is supposed to be fabulous. It was only okay. We went for lunch, and I won't go back. The waiter was RUDE. I have never left such a small tip- and we usually leave over 20%! The food select...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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I must have had an atypical experience

it was mother's day brunch when i went. all my friends raved about when i told them we were going there for sunday brunch. however, our experience was far from enjoyable. the service was awful. i understand it...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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Frommer's

Located in a beautiful old adobe hacienda built by cowboy artist Lon Megargee and surrounded by colorful gardens, this restaurant is one of the most Arizonan places in the Phoenix area, and the patio, with its...
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AOL CityGuide

an oasis in the desert...
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Fodor's

everytime i visit phx i enjoy their exquisite dinner. i take my friend, tucker drake, and she agrees this is the best place in phx to watch the sun go down and enjoy the best food and service. the place is a...
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New York Times

the romantic setting--in a historic adobe hacienda hand-built by cowboy artist lon megargee--has sweeping vistas of camelback mountain and a lovely patio, perfect for an after-dinner drink under the stars. the...
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10Best

this place pays homage to arizona's rustic southwestern cowboy history in the most elegant of ways. the ambiance here is strikingly different from what you would expect. the decor suggests cowboy, but the menu...
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Wcities

originally the home of cowboy artist lon megargee, this last remaining authentic arizona hacienda is still decorated with southwestern art and trappings. the hermosa inn's fine dining room features a tempting...
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Yahoo! Travel

Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Lon's at the Hermosa in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
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Gayot

a quaint collection of adobe casitas, the hermosa inn sits nestled on an idyllic plot of desert in posh paradise valley, five minutes but a world away from one of the valleyis busiest intersections. the former...
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OpenTable

lon's at the hermosa is a the most authentic hacienda in arizona. it's elegant adobe dining room is surrounded by some of the most dazzling scenery the state has to offer. a warm, yet sophisticated environment...
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OpenTable

LON's at the Hermosa is the most authentic hacienda in Arizona, surrounded by spectacular scenery. Its elegant dining room melds homemade adobe and rustic ironwork with flattering lighting and carefully set...
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