Great! Great food, great service will definitely go back. We were in town for 4 days and ate dinner here twice, once happened to be on father's day and we were able to get seats at the bar. Each time we had the jalapeño grits with pork belly which is delicious. I got a salad each time, so good, and you can tell the ingredients are fresh. The Waldorf chicken salad I've been craving since we left. I can't remember what my husband got but he enjoyed his as well. read more

This another one of those reviews where I wish Yelp had half stars. Three stars is too low though l, so four it is. (Ate at the bar) Service was great, drinks were made well. Daily soup was that day was a gumbo with sausage and chicken. Pretty good. I'd order it again but didn't think it's a must have item. Maybe that's why it's part of a rotation? Short rib entree was very good. I felt like the star of the show was the grits though. Maybe they just surprised me. The glaze went nicely with the entire dish too. The short rib itself was short rib... isn't it always great? lol read more

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - Short rib is a great entree. Really enjoyed the balance between the grits and glaze. - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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This is a nice place. We sat out on the patio close to the trash bins area. Our waiter was awesome. I got the slab of pork ribs. They were really good. I got the pork belly beans with them and they were not bad at all. The old fashioned I got was really good as well. Everyone in our group enjoyed the food and the service. They have some really good salads here too. My buddy really enjoyed his pork chop entrees. My brother really like his red fish as well. O can't wait to come back here. read more

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Easily has become one of, if not my favorite restaurants here in Scottsdale as a AZ local. The food always tastes fresh and is consistently good. Friendly staff and it's a nice, casual place to grab a meal and a drink. I love introducing people to this place and will continue to come back! read more

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After eating too much at Devour, a few hours later we went here for a nice dinner. We had the vegetable platter and it was perfect, with asparagus, Swiss chard, cherry tomatoes with blue cheese, and green beans with a yummy cheese grated over it. The staff were amazing and friendly and everything was so good. We also had the bread and service with butter and olive oil. Such a great stop and of if I get a cry I will go back. read more

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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What an amazing find. We made it there for happy hour and ate two really good meals. I had the brisket sliders and they were heaping with meat and worth them being on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls made it even more enjoyable. My husband had the pork belly and he was in heaven. He said it was the best he'd ever had and that is saying a lot. Our server was laid back and attentive. The restrooms were clean and the food was served promptly. When we're in Phx, we're definitely going back. read more

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - Brisket sliders - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Nice and chill ambiance with excellent food and service. The pork belly and grits was the business! I'm talking licking my fingers even though I was eating with utensils good. The pork belly was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. The grits were smooth and creamy just right as I enjoyed them with the pork belly. I know I had something else to eat, but the feature was this appetizer. So good read more

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Stopped in for happy hour and honestly, Grassroots did not disappoint. I ordered the Boat Load of Wings (sauce on the side) and the happy hour pork belly, and let me tell you, that pork belly was absolutely phenomenal. Perfectly tender, beautifully caramelized, and packed with flavor. I'd come back for that alone. The pork belly complimented the jalapeno cheddar grits so well, it was like a party on my mouth. The Wings were a fun, shareable bite, crispy, flavorful, and even better when you control the sauce situation. Happy hour portions were generous, and the vibe was relaxed but lively in that "everyone's here to unwind" kind of way. Overall, a great spot for happy hour with standout dishes that make you want to explore more of the menu. read more

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Really glad we came by here. It has a very relaxed vibe and the staff is very friendly. We got the common ground burrata as an appetizer and I got the shrimp and grits for my main. I also got the sangria to drink. Everything came out quickly and tasted great. read more

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We came by for lunch recently and everything was phenomenal from start to finish. Service was timely and friendly. The ambiance was also cozy with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. After looking over the menu, we ordered the pork belly to start off with. The pork itself was sweet and very tender. For our main entrees, we ordered the shrimp po boy and the southern shrimp and grits. The shrimp po boy was probably the best one I've had in a long while. The shrimp was lightly battered and seasoned well. The southern shrimp and grits was flavorful with a good amount of spice to it. It was a bigger portion than we had anticipated, and we had plenty leftover to take home. The person that I had gone with had never tried grits before and wasn't sure if they would like it but ended up liking it more than they thought they would. Close parking can be difficult to find depending on the time of day but there are plenty of lots nearby if you don't mind walking. read more

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This place has one of my favorite salads in the valley! Their blackened ahi tuna salad is pricey ($30) but worth it. If you're like me and not a fan of wasabi, note that the wasabi peas in the salad aren't very wasabi-forward and you can always ask for them on the side or ask for the salad without them altogether. Service here is typically quick and friendly. Also, if you're in the mood for a tasty dessert, the chocolate toffee brownie is a must! If you come for Social Hour (their version of happy hour), I highly recommend the salmon lettuce wraps and common ground burrata. The inside of the restaurant is dimly lit, and they have comfy booths. read more

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - Blackened ahi tuna salad - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Grassroots is among our very favorites (all Collins family restaurants are!). Friday's special is my go-to: the Omega Burger. It's in-house dry smoked salmon chunks with arugula and their homemade aioli, on a fresh Noble Bread roll. Paired with their bacon and blue cheese dressed salad. I might regret sharing it as this is always in limited supply, but too great not to... My wife's favorite is the Sea Smoke (similar smoked salmon chunks) salad with Orzo, cuke's, candied pecans, pickled red onion, air dried corn (underrated) and heirloom tomatoes, topped with green goddess dressing. It's always also perfect. The service and attention to quality and detail Grassroots always provides will make anyone a loyal repeat customer. The experience and how good we feel after each lunch date is among why we so enjoy it here. read more

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - Sea Smoke and Orzo salad - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Half off bottles of wine for July! Best part...... what you don't finish they cork up for you to take home. We got our usual pork belly grits. And shrimp po boy but we asked for grilled shrimp. Delish. For our side tonight was an spaghetti squash that was incredible I was not that impressed with the key lime pie though like everyone else in the reviews read more

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We were by for a late lunch last Sunday and I was pleasantly surprised! Their menu is large offering something for everyone, whether you're feeling like something in the lighter healthier side or if you're in the mood for a cheat meal. I will say even their burgers looked not too sinful as the quality was fantastic. We were a bigger group so got to see and try a few different things. I loved their large heart salads and shoestring fries!! Would definitely recommend as service is super friendly and accommodating and food came out super quick! read more

The restaurant has tasty food, good drinks and a relaxed atmosphere! We went on a Monday and got the special- beef ribs- which were amazing. They were crispy on the outside but tender and falling off the bone. The barbecue sauce and flavor was delicious. The spitfire chicken with orzo was also very good. The chicken was well seasoned but the orzo was very flavorful and slightly spicy. The brisket was also cooked excellently with delicious baked beans and amazing grits on the side. The sangria and beer were nice and refreshing. My niece liked the cheeseburger kids meal which came with a free ice cream from Sweet Provisions next door and crayons/coloring. The staff was extremely professional and kind. They even wrapped up our leftovers for us, which is such a rare thing nowadays. We had a great time and loved the Sweet Provisions, where we went for dessert after, next door. read more

Reservation for Mother's Day brunch with college boy, we met at Grassroots and snagged parking nearby. There is a garage somewhere but surface parking closer to the door. Two spaces up front for curbside pickup, nice. Our table was ready, so I sat first while waiting for son. The four top where I was seated was tightly packed near other tables and had hard solid wood seats. Against my better judgement I did not return to the car for my travel seat cushion, but I should have! My ability to linger long over a meal was definitely impacted by these uncomfortable chairs. I made sure there was a coke waiting for my son when he arrived to peruse the menu. After several strongly considered options, he chose the ribs with fries and slaw. He ordered the beautiful crusty artisan bread and devoured it all, while I enjoyed the rainbow beet side dish as my appetizer. The entrees filled the entire table! I was thrilled with my plate of tender hoisin coated short rib and a fabulous jalapeno cheddar grits with some wilted greens. Ate every last bite. Son's large order of baby back ribs with slaw, plus a second plate with a massive pile of shoestring fries took up the rest of our four top table. He said the ribs were falling off the bone and very tasty. The slaw was ok, he apparently ordered it for me so I picked at it. We were both stuffed, but son found room for a brownie sundae! It was a quick meal, service was efficient and not chatty, but that's ok, because I needed to stand at the end, the hard chairs did me in! read more

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So yummy and service by Brittney was FABULOUS!! The freshest of food, the ribs and chicken were almost fall off the bone delicious!! Salad ahi salad was SO GOOD!! Can't wait to go back!! read more

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Usually the food is pretty good here, I love the Farmers Chopped Salad. However, this time I tried the Fish Sandwich and the bun was bigger than the fish! ;-( read more

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - Fish sandwich. Tiny fish, huge bun. The price should be adjusted accordingly. - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Was in the Scottsdale area again and had to take advantage of the opportunity to come back for more goodness from Grassroots Kitchen & Tap again. As before it was amazingly delicious and the service was top notch! Although I didn't have a reservation they were able to squeeze me in at the bar for a nice little happy hour treat! There were no open tables because they were all booked up so I was very fortunate to score a spot. Kennedy took great care of me and made an excellent suggestion for me to grab a wonderfully tasty and perfectly sized light bite! I had a delicious spicy tuna appetizer which had a nice amount of rice and a tiny bit of heat. I was debating over the spicy tuna and the salmon lettuce wraps so Kennedy's suggestion was greatly appreciated. The couple next to me had the salmon and they were raving about them so I already know what I want to try next time! The restaurant is nice and clean and the servers are all very welcoming and so pleasant! Everyone is very professional and so courteous! Parking at the time I was there was a little more crowded. I parked in the parking garage area where there were plenty of spaces. It was not a long walk so it's still very convenient. I can't wait to have another opportunity to be in the area so I can try all the things! I'd highly recommend trying them out to anyone wondering whether to go or not and would still recommend making reservations ahead of time! read more

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Our friends were in town and we were looking for a kid-friendly option for dinner in/around Scottsdale. We picked Grassroots Kitchen & Tap for our Saturday night dinner, around 5pm. It wasn't super busy when we arrived; we were seated right away on their outdoor patio, which was perfect for us. They do have heaters in that area as well, if you're worried about getting cold but if you plan ahead, they take reservations on their website. For our meals, we had selected the Southern Shrimp & Grits, Roots BBQ Brisket (subbed slaw, no baked beans), Waldorf Chicken Salad, and the Nordic Salmon / Salad combo. The kids got the chicken tenders meal. Overall, everyone enjoyed their food. I had gotten the shrimp & grits which was a good portion, I was able to eat most of it. The grits were clearly the star, very creamy and tasty with a little bite from the jalapeños. The kids meals were a good size as well, they came with fries & grapes and the treat was a coupon for a kids sized ice cream scoop next door. Service was efficient, our server came by periodically to check in on us and everything was brought out timely. This seems like a good spot for lunch but also had the casual date night restaurant vibe. We enjoyed it and would come back in the future! read more

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - Southern Shrimp & Grits. - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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I would say that Grassroots seems to be that happy in-between of a normal sit down restaurant and a fine dining restaurant. There's no dress code and the servers aren't in decked out super formal attire, but some of their food items are priced at fine dining prices. My crony and I had the pleasure of trying out the braised pork belly, braised short ribs, and the chocolate toffee brownie. The portion sizes were small, but it's made up by the very high quality of food. The short ribs and pork belly were so tender and juicy. The jalepeno cheddar grits were deliciously scrumptious. The brownie came with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream; it was decadently sweet. The service was attentive and accommodating. The whole atmosphere was bright, clean, and amiable. read more

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Stopped in for a weeknight happy hour with a couple girlfriends. They were doing half off bottles of wine in the month of July so we enjoyed a couple bottles of rose with our meal. We shared the burrata and it was amazing with the pepper jam and toast. All of our meals were the perfect portions sizes and full of flavor. Such a gem! read more

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - Burrata - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Returned with friends. Their choice not mine. Please change the menu once in a while. So boring. Food and service are ok and the space is fine but generally nothing here to get excited about. read more

Always reliable. And first rate service - no surprises. Love the farm to table menu with a a little NOLA vibe

I met a friend for my birthday-we shared the chicken salad sandwich it came with fries. It was delicious - ate it all! We sat at the bar & the service was great very friendly - when we shared we were celebrating my birthday I received a generous gift from the bartender. It was coupons for free appetizers & half off a bottle of wine! I came back again with some other friends the next day & exceptional service once again. Marcos was our waiter he was great. The food was good, the vibe was good, & the staff are so friendly. Would recommend to anyone to go & we used the coupon for the wine! read more

I came by for a Sunday lunch with a friend - it was pretty empty (but a bit of a crowded parking lot/slightly difficult to find parking) and we were quickly seated. Our waitress was super nice, told us the specials/recommendations, and I ordered the shrimp po boy and a mimosa while my friend got a salad and red beans/rice. The shrimp po boy was quite good - the shrimp was lightly breaded and fried with a delicious sauce / cole slaw in the middle. The fries were shoestring fries and were also delicious, perfectly crispy, and generously portioned. My friend also enjoyed her food, and we had a good experience - no complaints and would definitely come back to try something else! read more

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Scottsdale. The menu and service are incredible. They have a great happy hour at the bar. Whatever you do, don't skip the bread! read more

This restaurant was very busy so we had to try it! The dragonfruit lemonade was fresh and delicious. Service was quick and our waitress was great. I ordered the edamame dumplings with a Thai chicken wrap. The edamame dumplings were beautiful. The cilantro was a bit overpowering and the broth lacked flavor. The dumplings themselves were unique and tasty. The Thai chicken wrap lacked flavor as well. I was hoping to find a place that not only had healthy options, but also brought an essence of flavor as well. Will come back to try dinner options! read more

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - Edamame dumplings - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This is def farm to kitchen restaurant, their food taste fresh and great. Nice and clean place, and staffs are friendly too.

menu had a lot of unique options to choose from. The food came out fresh and flavorful, especially the burgers and appetizers, and the drinks were well made too. Service was friendly throughout the meal, although things slowed down a little during the dinner rush. Overall, it was a really enjoyable spot and I'd definitely come back again. read more

Overall, the food and service are absolutely worth the wait. If you're craving high-quality, perfectly executed comfort food in AZ, this is the place. Just try to arrive early or grab a drink at the bar to pass the time! read more

My family loves this place. Their ingredients are always fresh and simply paired. Our favorites include the salmon lettuce wrap, burrata, pork belly, braised short ribs, and shrimp & grits. The servers are nice. The patio is cute and relaxing. There's an ice cream place next door (same owners) that we visit for dessert. read more

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - Shrimp and grits - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Really enjoyed the calm ambiance and quality of the food. The staff were polite and attentive throughout the visit

Update: Apology Without Follow-Through Following my initial review, Grassroots Kitchen reached out to apologize for how my birthday dinner was handled. During that call, they offered to send a gift card so that I could return and "redo" the experience. I appreciated the outreach and accepted in good faith. I was told the gift card would arrive within 3-5 days. It has now been almost a month, and no gift card has arrived. While the apology was appreciated, the lack of follow-through unfortunately reinforces the same issue noted in my original review. At this point, the offer feels more like damage control than a sincere attempt to make things right. I'm disappointed that what could have been a positive resolution has instead become another example of unmet expectations. I'm sharing this update for transparency, as follow-through matters just as much as the initial response--especially when trying to rebuild trust with customers. read more

Love this place! Its amazing! Great food and outstanding service plus a cool atmosphere.

Visiting Arizona to see the Grand Canyon. Coming back from the Grand Canyon, we decided to search for a place to dine in for dinner. Grassroots was one of a few restaurant options that popped up on our Google search. The good reviews and overall ratings were essentially our reason for picking this location and it sure did not disappoint. Rob was our waiter and from start to finish, he did swimmingly. He suggested an appetizer that was just right for my husband and I. Drinks were good. Sucks, they didn't have mojitos. However, my alternative cucumber drink was refreshing. The atmosphere was nice and not as loud as I thought it would be. There's outdoor seating. Although it was perfect weather for outdoor dining, We gladly dined inside. Overall, our experience was wonderful from the host to the staff that helped serve us our food and drinks. read more

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My friend and I recently dinned here for her birthday dinner. The service was super fast and our server was very nice. The ambience of the restaurant was nice as well, and had a wonderfully decorated interior. For our appetizer my friend ordered the pork belly to share and we both really liked it. I typically don't eat pork, but I did partake and enjoyed it. I personally really liked the grits the pork was on top of. They had a wonderfully cheesy jalapeño flavor. The pork had a lot of fat in it, but I assume it's there for flavor, which it had a lot of, so if you're into that kind of thing then you'll love this appetizer. My friend and I ended up ordering the same meal, which was the smoked brisket sandwich. She got the fries and I got the Caesar salad. We both thoroughly enjoyed our sandwiches and have no critiques. I personally loved my Caesar salad and I honestly should've gotten that as my main meal as it was very tasty. The shoestring fries were good as well and had great seasoning on top. read more

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When we travel, we always use Yelp to help us find local gems and today, once again, we were delighted. A lovely place, amazing service and the lunch--let's talk. Combination of spinach, chard and sautéed cabbage surprised us of course adding olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan made it even that much better. What a surprise the flavors blended so well... and an amazing presentation. We opted to share the special(good idea)--a chicken focaccia sandwich with burrata cheese, tomatoes and arugula served with crispy shoestring potatoes. Topped off with a crisp pilsner made this a lunch to remember. read more

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I have to admit, I didn't expect to enjoy this place as much as I did, but it truly won me over! My husband, who grew up eating shrimp and grits, said this restaurant serves the best he's ever tasted. The shrimp are grilled to perfection, and the grits are thick and creamy--absolutely delicious! My salad was equally delightful, topped with fresh lemon juice and feta cheese. I would definitely return to this gem in Scottsdale. Hooray for Southern cooking! read more

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - Chopped Veggie salad with salmon - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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This is my $30 ahi tuna salad. Other than moving the 2 sauce containers, this is untouched. Are you kidding me!!? read more

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - Grass roots $30 ahi tuna salad. - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona