Golden Goose American Grill in Sedona

Golden Goose American Grill is a locals’ favorite steak‑and‑seafood grill in West Sedona, known for friendly service, generous portions, and very good value compared with other Sedona spots.

Atmosphere and location

• Located at 2545 W State Route 89A, it’s an unpretentious neighborhood restaurant with a bar, comfy booths, and a pet‑friendly patio; many reviews describe it as relaxed and welcoming rather than “touristy.”
• It’s open daily for lunch and dinner, roughly 11 a.m.–7:30/8 p.m., and takes reservations, which are recommended in high season because it fills with both locals and visitors.

Food style and signature strengths

• The kitchen does classic American steakhouse and comfort food with some Italian and Southwestern touches: steaks and chops, prime rib, trout and salmon, shrimp and scallops, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and homestyle dishes like meatloaf and chicken‑fried steak.
• It has won multiple local “Best of Sedona” awards for steak, seafood, prime rib, dessert, and overall restaurant, and USA Today has listed it among Sedona’s top restaurants.

Current price range

From the current menu (prices vary slightly by cut and size):

• Most sandwiches, wraps, and burgers: about $15–$17 (e.g., Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Caesar Wrap, turkey or club sandwiches around $15.99–$16.99).​
• Entrée salads such as Steak & Bleu Cheese or Greek salad with chicken: roughly $15.99–$20.99.​
• Many homestyle mains and pastas (meatloaf, chicken‑fried chicken, chicken Marsala, chicken‑fried steak, stuffed portobello, various pastas): high‑teens to low‑$20s.
• Steaks and chops (Delmonico, New York strip with mushroom‑gorgonzola, porterhouse pork chop, prime rib specials): commonly mid‑$20s to mid‑$30s, which reviewers often praise as very fair for the quality.

Dishes people rave about

• Popular items mentioned again and again in reviews include the Delmonico and New York strip with mushroom‑gorgonzola, porterhouse pork chop, pecan‑crusted trout, meatloaf, chicken Marsala, country‑/chicken‑fried steak, and the American burger.
• Desserts such as Italian lemon cake, salted caramel cheesecake, key lime or other cheesecakes, and crème brûlée get strong praise; many guests recommend saving room for dessert.

Golden Goose American Grill is one of the better‑value sit‑down spots in Sedona: most appetizers sit around $11–$15, salads and burgers mainly $15–$21, many mains $18–$26, and steaks/seafood roughly $24–$38.

Note: their posted prices are cash prices; paying by card adds about 4%.

Appetizers and salads

From the SinglePlatform and house menus:

• Starters such as Southwest Egg Rolls, artichoke dip, crab cakes, firecracker shrimp skewer, bruschetta, fried calamari, coconut shrimp, pork belly bites: about $11.99–$14.99.
• Entrée salads (Steak & Bleu Cheese, Classic Cobb, Greek, Shrimp Caesar, chicken‑avocado, grilled shrimp & strawberry, candied‑pecan Gorgonzola): roughly $14.99–$21.99depending on protein.​

Sandwiches, wraps, and burgers

• Most sandwiches and wraps (Turkey Dijon, BLT & Avocado, Philly prime cheesesteak, turkey‑cranberry‑cream cheese, quesadillas, Buffalo chicken wrap, classic club, etc.): $15.99–$17.99.​
• Burgers (Gourmet Burger Bonanza section) and the Steak & Bleu Cheese salad with a 10‑oz NY strip: typically around $19.99–$20.99.

Homestyle favorites, steaks, and seafood

Examples from the current dinner menu:

• Chicken‑fried steak, meatloaf, blackened tilapia, Pollo Nirvana, chicken Parmesan, stuffed portobello: mostly $18.99–$20.99.
• Pecan‑crusted trout: $24.99.
• Hash‑brown‑crusted Scottish salmon: $28.99.
• Certified Angus Beef ribeye/Delmonico/New York strip and petite filet (6–12 oz cuts): approximately $32.99–$37.99(e.g., petite filet $32.99, 8‑oz filet $37.99, Delmonico ribeye $32.99).
• Most pasta dishes (Santa Cruz pasta, salmon/sundried‑tomato pasta, chicken‑bacon‑artichoke tortellini): in the high‑teens to just under $20​

Desserts and drinks

• Specialty desserts (salted caramel cheesecake, Italian lemon cake, flourless chocolate cake, triple chocolate cake, crème brûlée, tiramisu) are typically in the $9–$11​
• House cocktails like the Cadillac Margarita and Sedona Paradise are around $11–$14.​

For planning, figure about $25–$35 per person for a main plus nonalcoholic drink, or $35–$50+ per person if you add appetizers, dessert, and cocktails.

The dishes most often recommended at Golden Goose are the Delmonico or New York strip with mushroom‑Gorgonzola sauce, pecan‑crusted trout, meatloaf or chicken‑fried steak, Pollo Nirvana or chicken Marsala, and their house desserts like salted caramel cheesecake and Italian lemon cake.

Starters and salads

• Southwest Egg Rolls, crab cakes, and coconut shrimp show up frequently in reviews as favorite starters to share.
• Steak & Bleu Cheese Salad (with grilled strip steak) and the Greek or Cobb salads are popular if you want something lighter but still substantial.

Best mains

• Delmonico / ribeye and New York strip with mushroom‑Gorgonzola topping are repeatedly praised as tender, flavorful steaks and standout “bang for your buck” compared with other Sedona spots.
• Pecan‑crusted trout is one of the most‑mentioned entrées, called out for its crust, lemon‑butter sauce, and generous portion.
• Meatloaf and country‑/chicken‑fried steak are described as excellent comfort‑food plates with great gravy and sides.
• Chicken Marsala and Pollo Nirvana (chicken with creamy sun‑dried‑tomato sauce) both get frequent shout‑outs for rich, well‑seasoned sauces.
• Hash‑brown‑crusted salmon and stuffed portobello (for a veggie‑leaning option) are also reported as favorites by regulars.

Desserts you shouldn’t skip

• Salted Caramel Cheesecake and Italian Lemon Cake are the most‑raved‑about desserts; many guests say to save room for them.
• Crème brûlée and chocolate cakes (flourless or triple chocolate) also get strong reviews if you prefer classic desserts.