The Yavapai is located on the grounds of the Enchantment Resort in Boyton Canyon. Our lunch here ranked as one of the ten most memorable I have ever had for the following reasons:
1) The ethereal beauty of the view - The dining room boasts a 180-degree view of Boyton Canyon. The day of our visit, the weather was cool, dry, and sunny, so we sat outside. We could see swallows and hawks soaring around the red rocks, and with our binoculars, pick out hikers climbing the rocks.
2) The excellent meal - Although the kitchen was a tad slow, we didn't mind with the view. Order a Prickly Pear Margarita. The delicious pink concoction is served with a garnish of the candied fruit of the prickly pear cactus (tastes like strawberry). My NY sirloin sandwich was tasty, and our mutual dessert, a Strawberry Phyorra, to die for. Service, despite the slow kitchen, was prompt, friendly, and courteous. Reservations are a must, and if you are not staying at the Enchantment (like us), you will be given a pass as you enter. Nevertheless, you will have the opportunity to walk the grounds after your meal and take in the beauty of the site.

The Yavapai restaurant is located in the Enchantment Resort, which is off the beaten path from the main Sedona area. It is a luxurious restaurant that requires reservations even for lunch.

We were celebrating a birthday so we chose to sit out on the balcony. From our table, we only had to look up to see and enjoy the Boynton Canyon that surrounds the resort. What we didn't know about the history of the canyon, our waiter was happy to fill in.

The service was excellent. The food was the best we had in Sedona. Since it was not crowded at that time, we were able to linger a bit, enjoy the view, and take pictures. Although we were five women having lunch, this restaurant seemed perfect for a romantic evening under the stars. I'm not sure how child friendly it might be. I suspect the kids would prefer something simpler.