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First, the ambiance of this place is top notch. The moment you enter and walk down the small hallway that is draped in brown velvet, the atmosphere is set. With velvet booths in the bar, leather booths in the main dining area and golf and wood everywhere, the place feels quite upscale. Our server came promptly and was fairly attentive throughout the evening. There is a buzz of staff so around, so our water was constantly being topped off and empty plates were cleared right away. I ordered my usual amaretto sour, and it was delicious. The egg white foam had a little feather drawn on it. Hubby ordered a Heineken on draft, but they were out and he had to have it in a bottle. He was disappointed, but it was okay. We started with the French onion meatballs with crostini and the colossal shrimp cocktail. If you know me, you know I'm weird about onions, but I did that the French onion meatballs, and they were good. The shrimp in my cocktail were HUGE. You get 2 of them, but each one was like 5 bites each. We each ordered the 8 oz NY Strip with mashed potatoes and charred broccolini. I love charred broccolini, and I loved this one! The steaks were cooked perfectly. For dessert we shared a chocolate fudge cake with raspberry sorbet. Delish!!!! This place is a great date night restaurant, and we saw several large parties celebrating occasions. It also looks like a great place to sit at the bar and have a cocktail.
This meal was so good! Started with the Wagyu carpaccio and the escargot and both were fantastic! I had the fancy girl cocktail and it was really good. It was a little small but so tasty. then for my main I had the fillet and I loved it with the Bernaise sauce! My mom had some issues with her prime rib, but that was partially on her and even still the restaurant really made sure that she got something that she liked. Noah was our server and he was fantastic! The overall vibe in the hair is really swanky and cool. It's definitely on the pricey side but if you're celebrating or have a special occasion, I think it's worth it.
If you are just getting drinks, make sure you sit at the bar and ask for Alec. Your entire night will be set on the right vibe. I got the person of interest and this drink is delicious, sweet, refreshing, a little dangerous. My mom loved her martini and the fancy girl has a nice kick with the yuzu. We got to check out the martini lounge in the bad, playing live piano. We will definitely be back for dinner. You must have a reservation
Super nice upscale restaurant with nice service. We attended a group birthday party dinner with a set menu and were surprised at the group rate of $175 per person. They definitely upcharge for a larger group. I know it's supposed to include the appetizers, the sides, and the dessert, but you don't get that much as it's all shared, and for my entree I ordered the chicken, which is normally $38 on the menu, so to pay $175 was pretty steep in my opinion. They also charged us all for the still water, which I thought was crazy! I didn't think there was an upcharge on still/flat water unless you were ordering sparkling water. Overall, the food was good, and the service was nice just super slow. We were there almost 4 hours.! The ambience and vibe was perfect for the birthday celebration we were attending.
Really nice place unique makes me feel like the roaring 20s on the decor set at the bar and had dinner. It was a great vibe. The bartenders were very attentive and the drinks were really good as well. The place was packed so you definitely should get your reservation before trying to come. I would definitely go back here for those meatballs. They were incredible and the lobster Wellington was very very good as well. Food 5/5 Parking 4/5 Location 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Service 5/5 Return Factor 5/5
First experience wasn't so great on their opening night, but last night they redeemed their selves. I had their perfect martini with their house made brine. Delicious. My friend and I shared the golden oysters with beef marrow, the crab Louis salad, and the beef tartare. All were amazing. The best marrow I've tasted to date. Very old school vibes I love it! The bar was busy, so it took a bit to get our orders in, but my friend and I were busy catching up so we didn't mind.
Came here on a whim on a Saturday night with my husband before a comedy show because I was craving a really good martini. I started with the house brine martini (vodka), and honestly, it wasn't my favorite, the onion flavor was a bit overpowering. The brine is supposed to be pepperoncini, olive, and pickle, but it didn't quite hit the balance I was hoping for. We also ordered the bread, which I think would've been much better served warm. It came out a little cold, and the topping leaned a bit too heavily on bacon bits for my taste. For starters, we had oysters on the half shell half West Coast, half East Coast. As a West Coast girly, those were my favorite! Super fresh huge,and absolutely delicious. Dinner, though, was the highlight. We ordered the A5 Australian Wagyu filet and added a caviar-topped lobster tail, and both were phenomenal. Everything was cooked perfectly and felt like a true treat. We also tried the mashed potatoes, which unfortunately were a bit gluey and overmixed. I gave the martini another shot with a classic olive brine vodka version, but it still didn't wow me. Overall, we had a good experience. The staff was great, and I'd definitely come back just skipping the martinis and bread next time.
I have the best bosses! For lunch on Admin Professionals Day, they took me to Cleaverman. And it was so good! We tried so many dishes! There were definitely some standouts. Let's start with dessert. We tried both the cheesecake and the chocolate cake. Please don't make me choose a favorite because I really can't. Both were amazing - so full of flavor. Ok, back to the beginning. The Oysters! We had both east coast and west coast. I hate to say it being from New England, but I liked the West Coast best. East was good, but west were just a little better. Being from New England, we had to try the lobster roll. It was decent, but IMO, too many additions. I prefer my lobster roll without all the fancy accessories. All I need is a whole lot lobster, a little mayo or butter and a nice toasty roll. The French Onion Meatballs were unique, but absolutely delicious. Another favorite was the shrimp ceviche. The addition of the horseradish was unexpected but really worked well with the shrimp. Check my photos to see everything we tried. All of it was so good! And our server did a great job of spacing out the dishes so we didn't get everything at once. As for the decor and atmosphere, the place gave me old school vibes - from the half-moon banquettes to the floor to ceiling gold curtains. It was classy and beautiful, like something from the Rat Pack era. I loved it!
I have been dying to try this place and see what Pretty Decent Concepts newest addition was like. I'd say they hit it on the head with this one. I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday, and the restaurant decor is absolutely impeccable. When you first walk in down the long hallway and then it opens up to a old school steakhouse it really sets the tone. As for food, we got the baked potato bread, the oysters with bone marrow, and then shared the bone in dry aged ribeye. Bread was amazing and so funny how it tasted exactly like a baked potato. The oysters were our favorite and the bone marrow was cooked to perfection. As for the steak, it was cooked perfectly - I would say maybe a tad bit under seasoned though. Drinks were great and service was top notch. Our server even squeezed us in to check out Filthy Martini!
Our dinner last night at Cleverman was a wonderful experience. We met with some friends and shared a table for 4, had delicious meals and enjoyed an overall nice service. The filet was delicious and I enjoyed the peppercorn sauce to dip it in. The branzino was good as well but next time we may try some more of the seafood items to branch out a little bit.
Ok! Add this place to the top of your sexy date night list! We celebrated our anniversary and we ate well! Oysters, WAGYU carpaccio and bread to start, which was delish. The carpaccio was hands down, the best I have had, it melted in my mouth. Cocktails were great, lots of different drinks to choose from. The mains were amazing! The lobster was so succulent and buttery. The duck fat fries were so good! It's a huge portion but a must to share! Overall I loved the decor and make sure you make a reservation for the speakeasy after! It's a cute little martini bar, but you need a reservation.
21 days ago
Came here to celebrate my husband's 63rd birthday and loved it. The atmosphere is very upscale and inviting. A special occasion restaurant for sure. My husband ordered the ribeye and said it was the best steak he has ever had. I went with the shellfish gratin with lobster and it was very tasty. We tried the crab mac and cheese but wasn't a big fan. It was good but seemed like it had a tomato base and neither of us like tomatoes so that's on us. They brought him a special desert for his birthday and it was so good I wanted to lick the bowl but didn't feel it appropriate. We'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu. read more
1 month ago
The Cleaverman is a really nice establishment. I have only been to the bar area on both occasions but each time I'm really impressed by the overall ambience and quality of food choices. On the first time that we ended up at this location, it was kind of Luke. We sat at the bar enjoyed happy hour and that was a nice treat. The prices are extraordinarily affordable, but I believe it's only for one hour at the beginning of opening up the establishment. On this occasion, we just had drinks, but we were so impressed with the quality of them and the service. We decided to come back and try it again. On our next occasion, we sat at the bar also, but we tried some appetizers. For this time it wasn't happy hour, and the drinks were a lot more pricey, but overall the quality was still there. For appetizers, we got the Wagyu meatballs, the duck fries, and crabcake. The crabcake was so delicious and tasty but you only get one and the price is high...high...high Anyway, I definitely wanna come back and actually get a reservation and have a dinner at this steakhouse. Was really nice about is that they do have a fresh meat display so you can see all the current cuts and what they're looking like. In addition, my understanding is they have a beef Omakase and what you basically get to try several sample sizes of meat all beef. So I thought that was kind of cool my understanding that that is not every night you must have reservations and it's a cost of pretty penny. I will come back here, it's likely gonna be a special occasion. Would love to try some of the desserts as they did have a Dubai chocolate parfait that looked divine. For this location, remember it is attached to the Arizona center, so if you do in a parking in the garage, make sure to bring in your ticket. This establishment does validate for up to two hours for parking at the Arizona center garage. read more
First, the ambiance of this place is top notch. The moment you enter and walk down the small hallway that is draped in brown velvet, the atmosphere is set. With velvet booths in the bar, leather booths in the main dining area and golf and wood everywhere, the place feels quite upscale. Our server came promptly and was fairly attentive throughout the evening. There is a buzz of staff so around, so our water was constantly being topped off and empty plates were cleared right away. I ordered my usual amaretto sour, and it was delicious. The egg white foam had a little feather drawn on it. Hubby ordered a Heineken on draft, but they were out and he had to have it in a bottle. He was disappointed, but it was okay. We started with the French onion meatballs with crostini and the colossal shrimp cocktail. If you know me, you know I'm weird about onions, but I did that the French onion meatballs, and they were good. The shrimp in my cocktail were HUGE. You get 2 of them, but each one was like 5 bites each. We each ordered the 8 oz NY Strip with mashed potatoes and charred broccolini. I love charred broccolini, and I loved this one! The steaks were cooked perfectly. For dessert we shared a chocolate fudge cake with raspberry sorbet. Delish!!!! This place is a great date night restaurant, and we saw several large parties celebrating occasions. It also looks like a great place to sit at the bar and have a cocktail. read more
This meal was so good! Started with the Wagyu carpaccio and the escargot and both were fantastic! I had the fancy girl cocktail and it was really good. It was a little small but so tasty. then for my main I had the fillet and I loved it with the Bernaise sauce! My mom had some issues with her prime rib, but that was partially on her and even still the restaurant really made sure that she got something that she liked. Noah was our server and he was fantastic! The overall vibe in the hair is really swanky and cool. It's definitely on the pricey side but if you're celebrating or have a special occasion, I think it's worth it. read more
If you are just getting drinks, make sure you sit at the bar and ask for Alec. Your entire night will be set on the right vibe. I got the person of interest and this drink is delicious, sweet, refreshing, a little dangerous. My mom loved her martini and the fancy girl has a nice kick with the yuzu. We got to check out the martini lounge in the bad, playing live piano. We will definitely be back for dinner. You must have a reservation read more
Super nice upscale restaurant with nice service. We attended a group birthday party dinner with a set menu and were surprised at the group rate of $175 per person. They definitely upcharge for a larger group. I know it's supposed to include the appetizers, the sides, and the dessert, but you don't get that much as it's all shared, and for my entree I ordered the chicken, which is normally $38 on the menu, so to pay $175 was pretty steep in my opinion. They also charged us all for the still water, which I thought was crazy! I didn't think there was an upcharge on still/flat water unless you were ordering sparkling water. Overall, the food was good, and the service was nice just super slow. We were there almost 4 hours.! The ambience and vibe was perfect for the birthday celebration we were attending. read more
Really nice place unique makes me feel like the roaring 20s on the decor set at the bar and had dinner. It was a great vibe. The bartenders were very attentive and the drinks were really good as well. The place was packed so you definitely should get your reservation before trying to come. I would definitely go back here for those meatballs. They were incredible and the lobster Wellington was very very good as well. Food 5/5 Parking 4/5 Location 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Service 5/5 Return Factor 5/5 read more
First experience wasn't so great on their opening night, but last night they redeemed their selves. I had their perfect martini with their house made brine. Delicious. My friend and I shared the golden oysters with beef marrow, the crab Louis salad, and the beef tartare. All were amazing. The best marrow I've tasted to date. Very old school vibes I love it! The bar was busy, so it took a bit to get our orders in, but my friend and I were busy catching up so we didn't mind. read more
Came here on a whim on a Saturday night with my husband before a comedy show because I was craving a really good martini. I started with the house brine martini (vodka), and honestly, it wasn't my favorite, the onion flavor was a bit overpowering. The brine is supposed to be pepperoncini, olive, and pickle, but it didn't quite hit the balance I was hoping for. We also ordered the bread, which I think would've been much better served warm. It came out a little cold, and the topping leaned a bit too heavily on bacon bits for my taste. For starters, we had oysters on the half shell half West Coast, half East Coast. As a West Coast girly, those were my favorite! Super fresh huge,and absolutely delicious. Dinner, though, was the highlight. We ordered the A5 Australian Wagyu filet and added a caviar-topped lobster tail, and both were phenomenal. Everything was cooked perfectly and felt like a true treat. We also tried the mashed potatoes, which unfortunately were a bit gluey and overmixed. I gave the martini another shot with a classic olive brine vodka version, but it still didn't wow me. Overall, we had a good experience. The staff was great, and I'd definitely come back just skipping the martinis and bread next time. read more
I have the best bosses! For lunch on Admin Professionals Day, they took me to Cleaverman. And it was so good! We tried so many dishes! There were definitely some standouts. Let's start with dessert. We tried both the cheesecake and the chocolate cake. Please don't make me choose a favorite because I really can't. Both were amazing - so full of flavor. Ok, back to the beginning. The Oysters! We had both east coast and west coast. I hate to say it being from New England, but I liked the West Coast best. East was good, but west were just a little better. Being from New England, we had to try the lobster roll. It was decent, but IMO, too many additions. I prefer my lobster roll without all the fancy accessories. All I need is a whole lot lobster, a little mayo or butter and a nice toasty roll. The French Onion Meatballs were unique, but absolutely delicious. Another favorite was the shrimp ceviche. The addition of the horseradish was unexpected but really worked well with the shrimp. Check my photos to see everything we tried. All of it was so good! And our server did a great job of spacing out the dishes so we didn't get everything at once. As for the decor and atmosphere, the place gave me old school vibes - from the half-moon banquettes to the floor to ceiling gold curtains. It was classy and beautiful, like something from the Rat Pack era. I loved it! read more
Great ambience & architecture inside. Came during restaurant week and enjoyed the menu offering for: appetizer, steak and dessert. Service was good, but lacked attention from our server due to larger dinner groups around us. read more
I have been dying to try this place and see what Pretty Decent Concepts newest addition was like. I'd say they hit it on the head with this one. I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday, and the restaurant decor is absolutely impeccable. When you first walk in down the long hallway and then it opens up to a old school steakhouse it really sets the tone. As for food, we got the baked potato bread, the oysters with bone marrow, and then shared the bone in dry aged ribeye. Bread was amazing and so funny how it tasted exactly like a baked potato. The oysters were our favorite and the bone marrow was cooked to perfection. As for the steak, it was cooked perfectly - I would say maybe a tad bit under seasoned though. Drinks were great and service was top notch. Our server even squeezed us in to check out Filthy Martini! read more
3 months ago
Food: exceptional, I had the aged ribeye. The house cocktail was lovely, I don't recall which I had. Service: 5 star and friendly. Ambience: it's given old Hollywood chic. So stylist, Instagram worthy! read more
Our dinner last night at Cleverman was a wonderful experience. We met with some friends and shared a table for 4, had delicious meals and enjoyed an overall nice service. The filet was delicious and I enjoyed the peppercorn sauce to dip it in. The branzino was good as well but next time we may try some more of the seafood items to branch out a little bit. read more
Ok! Add this place to the top of your sexy date night list! We celebrated our anniversary and we ate well! Oysters, WAGYU carpaccio and bread to start, which was delish. The carpaccio was hands down, the best I have had, it melted in my mouth. Cocktails were great, lots of different drinks to choose from. The mains were amazing! The lobster was so succulent and buttery. The duck fat fries were so good! It's a huge portion but a must to share! Overall I loved the decor and make sure you make a reservation for the speakeasy after! It's a cute little martini bar, but you need a reservation. read more
4 months ago
I made a reservation to this place and it exceeded my expectations from the moment I arrived, the service was superb from the front door all the way to the dining room. I love that from the outside you can't see inside. It gives a feel that you better book to go inside to experience. I enjoyed the complimentary champagne to celebrate a special occasion. The food came out and it was fresh and delicious. The portion of the meal was enough for two and I'm glad I didn't order another entree because it would've been too much. read more
4 months ago
Great experience from greeting, to seating, to eating. Our waiter was great and I hate that I cant remember his name, but he made so many great recommendations AND was super patient with all 9 of our guest personalities LOL. We loved the aesthetic, definitely gave 20s speakeasy, with the draped curtains and dim lighting. Considering how busy it was, we all could hear each other and still felt the intimacy within the space. We ordered so much food, everything was delicious- from cocktails, to salads, to steaks, the presentation was impeccable. I will definitely be going back for the hamachi and to try some new things. read more
14 days ago
Came here for date night and it was the perfect vibe!! Feels super exclusive and the decor is like on the 20's. we got an edge salad which was probably the best tasting salad I've ever had, 12 oz filet the Brussel sprouts and mac and cheese! All of it was enough to share and we had enough to take home. As you can imagine as in any expensive restaurant the service was top notch. Server was helpful and we got checked on regularly. Definitely coming back here again!! read more
I met a friend here for a drink and was kind of blown away when I walked in. The vibe is really cool. It's decorated very lush, in the best of ways. The lighting was perfect. The seating was comfortable. I was greeted promptly by the hostess in a friendly way and we chose to sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and helpful offering suggestions if we'd liked. My drink was incredible! They kept our waters filled the entire time. After this experience I would really like to go back for food! read more
Cleaverman understood the assignment Birthday dinner vibes were immaculate -- dim lighting, romantic energy, great music, and stronggg drinks that don't play around I had the salmon with Brussels sprouts and a wedge salad (10/10, chef's kiss ). My sister went all in with the lamb chops, mashed potatoes, broccoli, and mac & cheese -- and yes, we started with ceviche because balance Service was super fast, the ambiance was giving upscale grown & sexy, and there were plenty of photo-op moments. Would I go back? Absolutely. Birthday approved read more
Service was amazing. Very attentive and friendly. The location feels like old money, definitely fine dining and social. Everything we ordered was good but the potato puree took it. Oysters, very fresh but very small. The scallops, cooked perfectly, entree has 4. Steaks (Filet and Ribeye), however good, but not great. Iv had better steaks (full of flavor), at a more reasonable price. Overall a really good experience but somewhat underwhelming. read more
7 months ago
Went to Cleaverman Steakhouse in downtown Phoenix. Parking was easy if you can grab a meter out front, and they also offer valet. I was a little bummed there wasn't any Christmas décor or seasonal specials. We started with the charbroiled oysters, which were really good, but for the price I wish you got more than three. The duck fat fries were a huge win--super flavorful, crispy, and topped with pieces of duck that almost turned into a gravy. Definitely one of the best things we had. The baked potato rolls didn't live up to the hype. They mostly just tasted like bread with herbs and butter, and I didn't really get why they were so highlighted on the menu. The branzino was cooked perfectly with great crispy skin. My only complaint was that the tomatoes served with it could've been cooked a bit more. We paired it with whipped potatoes and mac & cheese. The whipped potatoes were solid, but the mac & cheese was honestly the weakest dish--it tasted like boxed mac & cheese, which was disappointing for a restaurant like this. Service was great overall, but the drinks took a while to come out. We were also hoping to check out the martini bar, but it was closed when we were there. Some really good highlights, but a few misses too. read more
3 months ago
An ideal setting for a date night or birthday celebration. The staff was exceptional -- attentive, detail-oriented, and consistently warm throughout the experience. The food was equally impressive; the branzino was outstanding, and the pureed mashed potatoes were simply unmatched. The ambiance and decor were outstanding! I'd absolutely dine at this establishment again. read more
7 months ago
10/10. Absolutely the best food, vibes and service. We ordered filet with mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. I will say the Brussel sprouts were okay I didn't care for the lemony taste. But the Mac and cheese was some of the best I've ever had. The mashed potatoes were also sooo good. For a dessert we got an ice cream with Dubai chocolate and it was sooooo good. I've been wanting it ever since. The espresso martini was also very delicious. I recommend coming here! I also loveeee the details on the plate and menu. read more
3 months ago
We went to Cleaverman's a week ago and the atmosphere is incredible. The decor and ambiance are absolutely stunning, and our server Eric was fantastic. Truly a pro. However, I'm writing this as a former restaurant owner and operator from the Bay Area because the kitchen needs a wake-up call. To the owner: you need to change your steak distributor immediately. The Australian Wagyu was the worst I have ever had. Between Cleaverman's and Filthy we spent over $1600 for the night and while we don't look at pricing when we go out, we do expect a decent meal for that kind of money. The kitchen quality is just not there. I love to try and review dishes at places I dine at, and the rest of the table was equally disappointed. I tried the prime rib, and it was just okay--certainly not the best. The lamb had a nice presentation, but the flavor was mild and very mediocre, definitely not life-changing. Our friend's girlfriend didn't even touch her steak. She described it as dry. It's not chicken, yet it's dry? It was well overcooked and not tasty at all. It's disappointing because the front of house is doing everything right, but the product being served is a letdown. I'll be making a separate post about Filthy, but for Cleaverman's, the sourcing and QC need to be addressed if you want to match the premium experience you're charging for. Wonderful job with the decor for sure. The Vibe is truly a must! read more
I recently visited Cleavermans in downtown Phoenix for my birthday and was immediately blown away by the decor. As soon as you walk through the doors, you feel transported to another decade--the restaurant is absolutely stunning. The service was seamless; we had various staff members checking on us throughout the night to ensure everything was perfect. As for the food, my ribeye was seasoned and cooked exactly to my liking. I also tried Yorkshire pudding for the first time, and it was surprisingly delightful! We finished with the Dubai chocolate birthday dessert, which was a real treat. My only small critiques were that our mocktail took quite a while to arrive (though the staff was great and comped it on the bill), and for the high price point, I was looking for a slightly higher "wow" factor with the flavors. That said, everything was good and I'd definitely return, especially if they participate in Restaurant Week! read more
2 months ago
This is a combo review as I went to Cleverman a couple weeks ago and then Uppercut last evening. The space, all throughout deserves 8 out of 5 stars. The detail, the ambience, the ability to make you feel special is beyond words. Sadly, the actual experience doesn't quite match that vibe. Perhaps for some who always overlook the reality vs perception and are all about an IG post will say differently. I don't mind paying $50 or $500 for a meal; but it should at least match the expectation. Service at Cleverman was great (I cannot remember her name but she was outstanding - we went on 3/27 for anniversary. Please clone her!). My filet was excellent, my partner's "infamous" Prime rib was infamous for the wrong reasons. The brine or salt seasoning permeated too deeply in the cut making the entire outer edges inedible (they did compensate). The sides were great. The drinks were even better. Other than the not feeling special for a special occasion (which I was able to explain to a manager and given a sincere apology), this experience was overall pretty good. 3.95 stars. Lol. As for Uppercut. This one's challenging. So many good things yet so many not so good things. Do you get your $'s worth?..... NO Full disclosure, 4 of our 6 arrived at 6:35, the other 2, 6:40. They do say prompt arrival is imperative. Perhaps our tardiness threw off the balance. Overall, the food was excellent (carefully prepared and served). The space is beautiful and intimate (although if you are in a group, it is challenging to chat with more than the person on either side). The things I thought to be challenging. Servers often took plates away before asking if I was finished. There were some dishes I was waiting for flavors to integrate before consuming and 4 of them left unfinished. I understand, it's a timed thing, but let me have 2 plates in front of me and let me choose when and how I want to finish. I had one drink (btw - forget the wine list. Sad as I'm a wine lover and know it goes so well with beef). The old fashioned was $30 and mediocre. The drinks in the main restaurant and Filthy are better and a 1/3 less. I don't mind paying more; but if I do, it better wow me. Our service, while adequate, wasn't overly gracious or appreciative. If I am spending $1300 for 4 people, I expect more. Perhaps this space isn't for me. It doesn't mean it's not for you. Don't believe the hype. But also don't believe that just the hype will make your overall experience magical. Would I recommend uppercut? No. Cleverman? Probably. Filthy? A DEFINITE yes. There are so many steak restaurants coming downtown. Sure the vibe will still be a main attraction, but what will keep people coming back? read more
7 months ago
We came in for Christmas Eve dinner! My first time here and I enjoyed myself! I know this is a new restaurant, and the decor and interior design was very beautiful! Our server Hailey was very pleasant and friendly. I ordered a lemon drop with tequila, and my friend ordered a lemon drop shortly after me. Mine took about 20 mins to come, but it was really good. Salmon with a dash of caviar in the sauce was unique! Sides are definitely shareable for about 3 people! Mash potatoes were really flavorful and delicious. If you're a Mac and cheese lover like me, I would give it a 6/10. Thank you for having us! I will definitely come back! read more
Extraordinary experience and an absolute new Phoenix Favorite. Appearance is SexyAF the staff is absolutely superb. Lofty expectations based on the visual elements and did the taste ever deliver. Bone in Ribeye and the Prime Rib...both were exceptional. Duck fat fries with Yorkies and an Unami Bomb of mushrooms with caramelized onions. Deserts capped off a perfect meal. The BBC is a show stopper along with the chocolate cake. Eric was our server and set a very high bar with his 10 out of 10 service. Special shout out to young Aiden and his kindness and welcomed eagerness as a floor assistant. The manager Rachel (sp) visited our table and was a delight to speak with. Eric provided an amazing tour of the facilities following our meal. Just an amazing evening. read more
3 months ago
The ambience!! The food! The speakeasy!! The drinks!!The vibes!! The service!! Cleaverman's is the spot. Our server made excellent recommendations, every dish was perfect. The ceviche thought was incredible, best ceviche ever. If you're a spritz girl/guy order the Crimson Affair, it's different but you'll love it. The lamb was delicious and the steak perfection. Can't wait to be back!! read more
7 months ago
Pleasantly surprised by this new gem! Lately I've noticed with the newest, hottest restaurants in metro Phoenix, while the ambiance is epic, the food hasn't lived up to the hype....but I'm happy to report that Cleaverman's food and ambiance were both a hit. Yay! For my husband's birthday I reserved a table for our party of four and we were sat in their gorgeous dining room. The ambiance and decor here really are stunning. We balled out and got a few appetizers as well as the scallops and seafood tower. Everything was delicious and the service was great. What's nice is we were able to head over to our reservation at their connected Filthy Martini Bar for live music and drinks afterwards. We'll definitely reti read more
4 months ago
Cleaverman Steakhouse in Phoenix is a wonderful throwback to mid-century dining, capturing the best of 1950s décor with its warm lighting, retro leather booths, and vintage touches that give the whole space an authentic old-school charm. The moment you walk in, you feel transported back in time to a beautiful old school world. The staff are friendly, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic which is awesome to see for a classic American steakhouse. Their crab cake and branzino are perfect to share for appetizers and highly recommend them. The steaks are the star of the show and we ordered the Filet and Dry-aged Bone in Ribeye and we got it with chimichurri sauces which were so incredible. If you love great food with a side of retro charm, this Phoenix gem is hard to beat! read more
3 months ago
We had a mommy and daddy date night planned without our toddler for Origen nearby who took our reservation and apparently is still not open.... Since Cleaverman is just a 2-3 minute walk we went there instead. Cant say enough great things about our experience. Our server was Kyle B, he was wonderful, knowledgeable, personable and attentive. We had 2 cocktails (a smoked whiskey & the perfect alibi) and a glass of wine (cab), all wonderful. For our starters we had baked potato rolls, Wagyu, And escargot. I found the rolls to be nice but nothing special however he loved them. The Wagyu carpaccio blew our minds. So flavorful and loved the variety of textures with the ingredients, a total palette play. He had the escargot by himself but he loved it, I did taste the cheese sauce it's served with and was pleasantly surprised for someone who does not eat any seafood/unusual protein whatsoever. For entrees: we ordered branzino meunière, he loved it described it to be melt in your mouth and one of the best pieces of fish he's had. We also split the 32oz dry aged porterhouse. The seasoning wasn't mind blowing however the cut of meat was very yummy and it was cooked at a perfect medium rare. For sauces we chose foie gras bordelaise and roasted veal Demi glacé and also received the pepper chimichurri on the house. All 3 were wonderful and really complimented the steak. For "supporting cast" (sides): we had the Mac n cheese, brussel sprouts, potato purée and Yorkshire pudding. The Mac n cheese was topped with a flavorful breadcrumb and the noodles had a wonderful cheese sauce. Absolutely loved! I wasn't all that impressed by the brussel sprouts, found them to be a bit undercooked and very lemon forward with the pork belly to be underwhelming and dry. However, the potato puree and Yorkshire pudding was FABULOUS. Full of flavor and loved the consistency! For dessert: we had the buttercake with ice cream. (may be totally wrong on the name but as described by the waiter as buttercake meets pazookie with vanilla icecream and caramel). It also had butterscotchy/caramel popcorn topping which gave it a nostalgic crackerjack vibe. It was so yummy and we practically licked the plate clean. Overall we loved the vibes, the service was phenomenal and we WILL be back. Thank you all so much! And especially well done to our server Kyle. He truly made our experience and we will continue to request him whenever we dine again in the future. read more
My friend booked us for dinner at 4pm on opening weekend. We got there about 10 minutes before 4pm and were seated immediately. Upon entering you will feel transported to a different era. The design for this ambiance was incredible. No detail was missed in seating, walls, tiles, even the restrooms were very well kept. The food was absolutely incredible. It is pricier but I understand that the ambiance comes with eating here and the price. The bread and the escargot will not disappoint so definitely try that especially if you've never had escargot before The guys all got steak which they said was good but more on the well done side instead of medium rare like they asked. Seasoning is still good but the char was too much. Broccolini, Brussels sprouts and Mac and cheese was also delicious and worth a try. The side dish with corn was not good st all so don't get that unless you really love anything with corn hahaha I got the branzino and that did not disappoint. I know it's a steakhouse but if you offer fish, I will give it a shot to see if they really know what they're doing back there and this was a hit. My friends did say they wish they got something else instead of the steak due to the excessive char and not getting the cook done correctly. Drinks were strong but delicious! Not a lot of vodka choices but the way they mix their drinks, even if it's a scotch it won't taste that heavy which is good. We didn't get dessert but went for more drinks at the filthy martini bar. The season for the 4 stars is due to the water situation. It may seem like a small detail but it's not. Two people got sparkling and two got still. Every single pourer got it wrong. One of them even poured house water in the sparkling and the still. So that was definitely awkward. Towards the end we just decided not to say anything cause they kept mixing the sparkling with the still. All in all it's still a good experience and the food was incredible. read more
Ideally would give a 4.5. Service, ambiance, and food were all excellent. The only thing that didn't blow me away was that I felt the steaks should have been more heavily seasoned, and the filet we ordered had such an aggressive char that it was bitter. Both were cooked to temp perfectly otherwise. We got then10oz filet, and the bone-in ribeye. Loved the ribeye but again I wish it had more salt or that some nice finishing salt had been served with it. For appetizers, we got the potato rolls and the escargot. Both were delicious! Loved the escargot. For sides, we got the greens and the risotto. Both were excellent but the greens were our favorites. Service and ambience were top-tier. What an enjoyable evening! Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a very nice dinner! read more
We tried Cleaverman Steakhouse on their very first night open to the public, and overall we really enjoyed our experience. My drink, Mischief in a Glass, was absolutely delicious. The bread itself was phenomenal, although the raw onion and bacon mixed into the butter weren't really for me. The Caesar salad was really good, and the duck fries had a lot of potential. They came out hot, but the bottom was a little soggy. I wasn't a fan of the cheese sauce, but the duck confit with just the Parmesan would have been perfect. For entrées, I had the lamb chops and they were very good--although a red wine reduction or sauce option would've taken them to the next level. My fiancé ordered the porterhouse, and both the mac and cheese and the broccolini were good (the mac was just a bit too cheesy for our taste). Service-wise, our server was kind and attentive. She seemed a little nervous, which is completely understandable for opening night, but I would've loved to see her personality shine more. The staff as a whole felt a bit on edge, and as someone who dines at fine dining restaurants often, I've noticed that the most memorable experiences come from servers who feel relaxed and personable. I'm sure this will naturally improve as they settle in. Even with a few small tweaks, we really enjoyed our meal and will definitely be adding Cleaverman Steakhouse to our rotation. read more
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