Welcome to Our Table
Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors
We invite you to our table, where agronomists and chefs orchestrate a farm-to-table experience that tune into the celebration of connection, nourishment and sense of place. Here, ingredients sourced from our flourishing farm, gardens, and greenhouses inspire cuisine as vibrant as the desert landscape itself. So let the stories of the day unwind and enjoy the show.
All the Right Notes Coming Together
The unique dining experience is guided by the desert’s finest elements, with each day’s harvest shaping the menu. Fed by mineral-rich spring water, the resort farm produces an ever-changing variety of ingredients that inspire ongoing collaboration between the farm, kitchen, and bar.
In rhythm with the seasons, every bite and sip is thoughtfully composed to work in harmony. The result is a one-of-a-kind culinary experience, crafted for the moment and never exactly the same twice.
The Center of it All, Welcome to Harvest
Harvest, the farm-to-table restaurant at Castle Hot Springs, is a place of gathering, nourishment, and connection, not only to one another, but to the daily harvest from our farm. Here at the table, farmers and chefs create a symphony of flavors, composing each meal so it comes alive with a harmonious balance of flavor and nourishment.
Breakfast
Wake up in splendor with nourishing breakfast staples and creative plates for a spectacular day ahead. Experience an array of refreshing citrus and herbal drinks, coffee and tea blends, fresh fruits and vegetables from our farm, locally-sourced proteins, pastries and artisan breads.
Lunch
Inspired by the Arizona sunshine, our lunch menu simply shines. Presenting vibrant cuisine with boasting flavors, aromas and seasonal fare. Indulge in a farm-fresh hummus and vegetable platter, ornate salads, brick-oven pizzas, plus elevated classics and daily specials with a twist.
Dinner
Experience the alchemy of farm-to-fork cuisine in a remarkable desert setting. Discover how agronomists and chefs conduct a symphony of flavors with a nightly rotating 5-course Chef’s Tasting Menu. Accompany your dinner with an exquisite collection of wine or sensational craft cocktails.
Mixing it Up at Bar 1896
Elixirs and mixers shine at Bar 1896. Mixologists craft cocktails and mocktails with uncanny flavors bringing herbs, fruits, vegetables, salts and spices to surprise your palate. Pair your drink with impeccable patio views of canyons, mountains and iconic Arizona sunsets.
Located at the Lodge, Bar 1896 provides ambient lounge seating indoors and outdoors which is perfect for the art of conversation with family, friends and all friendly folk.
A Story in Every Glass
As a four-time Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winner for 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, savor and indulge wines that sommeliers hand-select — finding the perfect notes each time. Discover a far and wide wine selection from across iconic regions throughout the world at our food and wine resort.
Enjoy a special wine pairing with dinner, educational wine tasting classes or attend a Desert Vines wine event series or Sonoran Epicurean Escape to get closer to tastemakers and vineyards.
Meet the Team
Chris Knouse
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Sarah Foote
Director of Wine & Service
Quinton Beatty
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
Melqui Corleto
CHEF DE CUISINE
Recipes From The Resort
Bring the taste of Harvest and Bar 1896 right to your table with some of our Chef’s signature recipes. Everything from appetizer to dessert recipes will be yours to try out and thrill your taste buds.
Culinary FAQ's
Castle Hot Springs offers a farm-to-table dining experience inspired by the Sonoran Desert and the resort’s seasonal harvests. Ingredients grown on the resort’s farm are incorporated into menus that change with the seasons, creating fresh, locally inspired dishes that reflect the surrounding Arizona landscape.
You can dine at Harvest, the resort’s farm-to-table restaurant, or enjoy craft cocktails at Bar 1896, a relaxed indoor and outdoor lounge at the Lodge. Harvest serves breakfast, lunch, and a nightly five-course Chef’s Tasting Menu, while Bar 1896 specializes in craft cocktails, mocktails, and a selection of beverages paired with views of the canyons and mountains. Poolside refreshments and food are available through Bar 1896.
Yes. Meals at Castle Hot Springs are included as part of the resort stay, allowing guests to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner without paying separately for each meal. The resort’s culinary experience includes seasonal farm-to-table cuisine, with dinner featuring a nightly rotating five-course Chef’s Tasting Menu. Additional beverages and select dining experiences may be available at an additional cost.
No, dining at Castle Hot Springs is designed for registered overnight guests only.
Castle Hot Springs can work to accommodate dietary needs and preferences. Because menus are seasonal and centered around ingredients from the resort’s farm, guests should communicate any dietary restrictions or allergies with the resort in advance so the culinary team can plan accordingly.
Yes. Castle Hot Springs is a food & wine resort in Arizona offering an extensive wine selection curated by its sommeliers and has received the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for four consecutive years, from 2023 through 2026. Guests can enjoy wine pairings with dinner, educational wine tasting classes, and special culinary events such as Desert Vines and Sonoran Epicurean Escape.
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