CityView: "Hutchison and crew created something rare and Big City here — a social gathering spot that includes exclusive niches (three distinctively different dining areas, including a loft, with separate menus) without giving up a sense of democracy (half walls, glass guard rails). Pampering is accomplished without snobbery by the open loft and in elegant booths. See-and-be-seen commonality is achieved with the mirrors, inexpensive wines by the glass and with exceptional acoustics." More >

DesMoines Register: "New American with nods to Mediterranean and Pacific Rim, the menu ranges from pizza to lemongrass nage. The kitchen's dedication to cooking with fresh, local ingredients is clearly ingrained, born of a true culinary philosophy. Unlike some restaurants that talk the talk, Azalea really walks the walk. Salmon is wild, as it should be. Chicken is fresh from Sheeder's farm. Lamb is raised organically and humanely. This is food with a conscience." More >

Yelp.com: "The food is fabulous - we had calamari and the portobello "fries" with a grainy mustard dipping sauce and both were excellent. Everyone at my table (even the less adventurous diners who ordered chicken) was thrilled with the entrees. There are definitely Asian influences to the dishes - I had ahi served with tempura-battered asparagus - my only regret is that we didn't get to stay longer and enjoy the atmosphere." More >