The Highlands at Dove Mountain

Great facilities. 55+ community. Just the right size. Amazing golf course

I was working nearby and didn’t have my lunch with me so I stopped here for a sandwich. I chose the French dip. I chose wisely. It was one of the best sandwiches I have had in a long time. Caramelized onions, horseradish, roast beef, cheese, and good bread. I enjoyed my sandwich. So why only three stars? Because I can say with absolute certainty, that this was the most pathetic excuse for au jus ever. EVER! This is not hyperbole nor an exaggeration. What they gave me can’t even qualify as au jus. I knew something was wrong almost immediately when I took the lid off the container because it looked like ice tea. This is not an exaggeration. It was that light in color. And of course, because it had very little substance, it had very little flavor. To be honest, it didn’t even taste beefy, it literally tasted like brine. Just water and some caramel color and salt. I’m not even all that much salt. What makes it even more perplexing is that I would have been perfectly fine if they had said, “we are out of au jus.” I would’ve been happy with my sandwich. But this poor substitute that they served me just felt dishonest. It was as if somebody had forgot to make me the au jus and someone in the kitchen said they could whip up a batch in two minutes, and nobody would be the wiser. Honestly, shame on you. Next time just say you’re out and retain some integrity.

Enjoyed lunch overlooking the beautiful golf course and Tucson are from a high perspective nestled into Dove Mountain. Excellent food and service. Best Cobb salad I've ever had.