The Courtyard Cafe at the Heard Museum — Restaurant in Phoenix

I came here on a lunch date with my husband because they had two of the must-eat in Arizona items on their menu. The prickly pair cactus lemonade and fry bread.

The prickly pear lemonade really was good! My husband usually can't have lemonade because the sharp citrus flavor catches his throat but he had no issues with this one. He actually had most of it himself! Subtle sweetness. None of that sourness and just an overall good drink.

For the appetizer we got the Teparay Bean Hummus with Fry Bread. Asked for no olive oil because we wanted the hummus without the extra fat. This dish was a total win! Hummus was smooth and flavorful. I could eat it just by itself! Fry bread was also soft and fluffy and warm too. Everything was perfect about this. Another great part is that the fry bread was actually baked and not deep fried. Took away so much of the guilt I was going to have from eating fry bread.

My husband liked his Birria beef Street Tacos. Fresh and juicy beef, good amount of portion size, and really fresh and good tacos overall. He got the sauce on the side which went really well with the tacos. Also got a side salad which he enjoyed.

I asked for the Sweet and Spicy Mustard Chicken Salad with dressing on the side and this was not at all what I expected! VERY BIG NO ON THIS! I order salads at restaurants all the time and whenever I see a chicken salad it's always a salad with all the veggies and such and then grilled chicken on top with the dressing put on top of that or on the side if I ask for it. This was not at all like that. It was like one of those pre-made chicken salads with everything all mixed in. The server did bring some dressing on the side and until I took a bite It wasn't very clear that everything was all mixed with the dressing already. I called the server and asked about it and she said it was already pre-made. I asked for the veggies and chicken separate with dressing separate, or at least some mixed greens on the side so i could balance out the strong flavor. She got the greens but then the manager also came with and picked up my plate of salad and took it away saying that they would get me a new one. Server asked me if this was any better, and all I had in front of me was a plate of mixed greens and some dressing on the side. I didn't know what to say but said I would get back when I get my salad. I waited about 10 to 15 minutes but nothing came. Meanwhile my husband and I heard the kitchen cleaning up. Call the server and she said they were all done and there was no new salad being made for me. WHAT A SHOCK!

I asked if they at least had some plane chicken left, but nothing. I actually ended up eating a plate of greens and dressing. Yes, the dressing was good but this was not at all a good end to the meal.

The server was kind throughout, but that manager really did not provide the...

I love taking my family here. The heard museum always has something going on (event wise or exhibit) and the employees are very helpful and kind. The knowledge and art this place has is just beautiful ❤️

I definitely mrecommend getting a membership, I have one for my little family. There are many levels of memberships you can choose from that'll best suit your budget and wants.

✓College students ✓Tribal members ✓Elderly If you provide ID with these three above you will get a discount on your yearly membership.

For example with our membership we get an additional 10% off at the cafe and the gift shop. I love going to the cafe to have a little brunch the prices are reasonable for the fantastic food that is served, personally I think the cafe is suitable for my husband and I. Our little one not so much, but as he gets older I think it'll be a great choice.

Make a trip and enjoy everything the museum had to offer! Learn about the beautiful Native...

The Courtyard Cafe was a nice surprise. I expected overpriced, boring, and bland food typical of "venues." That is not the case at The Courtyard.

The Dreamcatcher salad is absolutely beautiful, and when it is placed on your table, the salad's name becomes readily apparent. This salad ($17, fantastic price) is big enough to share for two or to fill up one eater for lunch.

The Fry Bread with Tepary Hummus ($12, reasonable price) is nice and light, not greasy at all. The bread is served in points with the Tepary Hummus in the center. This appetizer can easily meet the needs of two to three diners.

The Prickly Pear Lemonade ($4.25, a great price) is very pink and good, mostly tasting of lemons.

The Guacamole ($15, a bit steep) was very good and abundant, but the chips tasted factory made and were a bit salty.

Service at 12:30 pm on a Thursday was fast...