Such a fun little spot in Old Town! It's definitely on the smaller side, but we got lucky and snagged a table right away. Sam was our server and he was absolutely amazing--super friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations. Pro tip: check out the photos on their website beforehand because everything on the menu looks so good it's hard to choose! We ordered the jalapeño pickle bites, green chile chicken Philly with fries, and the chicken salad sandwich with a side salad and avocado lime dressing. Every single thing was delicious, but the chicken salad sandwich completely stole the show. So good. The vibe was just as great as the food. Super upbeat atmosphere, really good music, and fun quotes all over the walls that made it feel lively and unique. We were sitting next to a couple visiting from out of town who said they had already come earlier in the week and had to come back one more time before leaving--which says everything. Highly recommend if you're strolling through Old Town. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Had lunch here with family last year, so we thought we'd have lunch here. Busy restaurant. Great service. I had the blackened chicken Caesar salad, which was filling and had sort of a southwest tang to it. Good food. Not exactly what I'd expected, but great nonetheless. read more

Stopped in here on our way to a Giants Spring Training game on a Sunday. Went in like 5 minutes after they opened and it filled up quickly. Waiter was REALLY friendly. My Soda was never empty. So really good service. Had the Club Sandwich, which was excellent. The Onion Rings were crispy and the onions were fresh (not mushy). My wife's in house made applesauce was the highlight. Almost like eating a Dessert. It's a small place and filled up fast. But definitely will try to come back next time I am in town. read more

Karsen's Grill - Calexico Chicken Sandwich and house made applesauce - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Karsen's Grill is a quaint local bar with good food by the SFG's Spring training ballpark in AZ. Their burgers looked great but we opted for shrimp tacos and a sandwich dip. Both were good, but nothing exceptional. Good choice after any ballgame. read more

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Talk about a little local gem. MichaelAnn is running that place. I don't think there was one person that walked in that she didn't know. She made great dirty martinis and was so funny. The place it's self was so small but in all the right way. The hallway to the bathroom is decked out in classic memes The food was decent! Hard to judge being an East coast foodie in the desert read more

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We had lunch here. It's small so we sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly. We ordered their Friday taco special and chicken fingers. We found out that the chicken fingers aren't available when the Friday fish special is. So I ordered the club sandwich with french fries. The good news is that their onion rings are excellent as is the club sandwich. But the grilled fish tacos were sorely lacking in fish and the fries were super salty. And it was in excess of $40 before the tip. Seems high to us for the quality of the food. read more

Karsen's Grill - Friday grilled fish taco special and delicious rings - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Awesome little bar & grill. The food is amazing. Had just a simple hamburger (lettuce, cheese, tomato, onion) and I have to say it might be one of the best I've ever had. Super friendly guys running the place, and the messages on the wall are classic. There is something there for everyone! Enjoy! read more

Great service, atmosphere, and food. Cozy space and worth the wait if they are busy! Check the daily specials! Repeat customer and will certainly be going back! read more

Karsen's Grill - Potato salad and Philly special - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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I came here on a whim and had the MOST fun!! The bartenders are hilarious and very interactive and the guests are so nice too!!! The chicken tenders were to dieeeee for and the buffalo sauce was one of the best I have ever had. They need to bottle it!!!!! this is the best little bar and restaurant in old town!! I will be visiting in the next couple of days to try more menu items! read more

Karsen's Grill - Chicken tenders - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Food was ok. Service was fine. Ambiance small bar and six tables. Tight fit for groups. Overpriced food and drinks. Everyone's experience is different. read more

Karsen's Grill - Dip, sweet potato fries and blackened chicken sandwich - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I'm a huge fan of chicken salad and this recipe is definitely one of my favorites. I dont know what gives this sandwich a bit of special zing (is it a bit of dill?) but on its toasted sourdough bread it was to die for. Onion rings were a bit well done but still delicious. We also had the chicken Phillie, which was fantastic. Tiny little place with great service and a lot of heart. Oh, and all the tables have purse/bag hooks. Big plus, given how small it is. read more

Karsen's Grill - Chicken salad sandwich and onion rings. - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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This is the second time going there and we had to get the S&P wings again, so good!! We tried the queso after seeing it on the table next to us. With a big portion and the house made chips really made the dish. The burger was surprisingly really good to me. I'm not a big mushroom fan, but with them being soaked/marinated in Pinot noir the flavor stood out. Plenty of cheese and a cooked perfectly. I guess I forgot a pic of our drinks but the Tradition marg (3oz pour) is a really good if you like em tequila forward. She got the Prickly pair marg, also very good. There is a good vibe to the bar with a good, dry sense of humor with creative signs with funny sayings. The bartender Michael Ann is great too! read more

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Great local bar in downtown Scottsdale. Very friendly staff with a full bar and a good selection of bar salads and sandwiches. I had the chicken salad sandwich with onion rings. Very solid. Not much seating inside and out. read more

Karsen's Grill - Chicken salad sandwich. Onion rings. - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Small space. Overpriced. Food is mid. Someone said try the french dip it rivals Hillstone. Karsen's french dip is not close. For the same price and a much better vibe Hillstone easily wins that battle. I've had a few other items. Cheese curds are good. Chicken sandwiches are good but wayyyy overpriced. I want to love this place but it's hard when it's easy to find better value elsewhere. I won't be back anytime soon. XO! read more

I ordered the protien bowl ,which was exactly as listed. Very well done and an excellent portion, more than I could consume, which is not unusual. I didn't order the chicken tenders, that obviously many of the locals did but they looked great. I'm A bartender and ordered an old fashioned, which I use to judge bar and it was excellent and made by Morgan! read more

This small place is awesome. I did my volunteer shift down the street and came here after for quick lunch. I Love it always. Sandwiches ARE the best. Great ladies servers. read more

My family and I had lunch here and loved it. The best part was the service. Connor was our server and Sam helped us as well. It was very busy but both servers were very friendly and upbeat. The place was super clean as well. While there definitely give the Nachos a try!! Can't wait to go back. read more

So glad we tried this place. Living here and dining in Old Town can be a bitch parking sometime. We got lucky during a weekday and a little past lunchtime. Food was excellent...wants to come back and try other things, the bartender/waitress was easy to talk to and had great recommendations for our first time, adding this joint to our rotation! read more

Karsen's Grill - A little extra in the shaker! - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Food and service were excellent. All 3 of us had a different burger and we all felt it was one of the best we have had anywhere! Fries, onion rings and potato salad all on point ! read more

Top notch food and service. It's a little bar with some lunch tables. I was a little surprised when I walked in because I didn't expect it to be so small, but the food was amazing! read more

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This place is a secret gem. The food and service are great. My husband had a burger which he loved. I had a chicken sandwich that was like a Philly beef but with green chilies. I forget the name. The roll was soft yet crisp from the oven. It was soooooo good. The fries were perfectly seasoned and hot!! I asked for ranch to dip my fries and to my surprise it was house made. The place is tiny. It's an old school bar really. My complaint is about the seating. It's not comfortable. They made a big deal about the 2 vs 4 tops! There were 2 people sitting at the bar. No one else... and they insisted we sit at a 2 top. We wanted more room And to sit by the wall. We finally talked them into allowing us! read more

Loved, loved, loved this place! First of all, the server (Michael Ann) was really attentive & engaging to everyone. There must have been a lot of regulars because the servers knew their names. We had the fried pickles & the chicken sandwich with fries. Everything was delicious. This place is very small but we loved the atmosphere. We will definitely be back. read more

If food were a sport, this place would be the undefeated, undisputed champion of the green chile burger division. Picture a hidden gem so dive-ish, it practically wears sunglasses indoors. I've been here several times, and every visit has me convinced they sprinkle some kind of magic into their seasoning. As a native New Mexican, I'm practically a green chile burger snob. But this burger? It was so perfect I almost wrote it a love letter. Juicy, spicy, and grilled to perfection--it checked all the boxes, then went ahead and drew more boxes just so it could check those too. Oh, and the fries? Crispy little pieces of potato heaven. The service? So good, it made me want to invite the staff to Thanksgiving dinner. The vibe? Somewhere between "cool and chill" and "how do they do this magic?" This isn't just a meal--it's an experience. Eat here. Your taste buds will thank you. read more

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This place is a local hidden gem! I wish everyone knew about this place but at the same time since it's a very small local bar/grill I want it to be kept a secret selfishly. This place has the best food and I am not kidding you! Everything on the menu is delicious but I am known to order the salt and pepper dry rub wings with a side of fries. I know it's so basic but the flavors are mind blowing! Staff is quick and friendly. It's a fast pace environment with people coming in and out that usually know each other. One of my favorite places to hang out in old town with a chill environment. read more

DO NOT SLEEP ON KARSEN'S!! The owners were out there hustling on a Wednesday during lunch rush, the food is incredibly fresh, the environment is small but mighty. Tastes like a scratch kitchen & the service was 10/10. Like others said only 6 tables inside and 2 outside but so worth the wait for the experience. Will definitely be back. read more

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What a cute, comfortable place. Arianna( our bartender) not only pours a great drink, she was helpful in guiding us toward a few must haves from the menu. She was correct on every suggestion. My husband ordered the Sophia Loren sandwich ( must try!) we shared the chicken strips and fries and all the house made sauces. Really , really good! The queso is pretty good as well. We will DEF return. Not only is the food great, the employees seem happy to be there. For us, a sure sign of good management... No need to dress up for your visit. Think gastro meets corner bar read more

Karsen's Grill - Chicken strips and fries. Various sauces - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Good comfort food, with a dizzying array of burgers and sandwiches. Friendly waitstaff and a buzzing vibe. read more

Karsen's Grill - Salad with blackened shrimp - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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At first sight we noticed a group leaving Karsen's and hugging the staff! It seemed like their first visit and seemed that the service, food and ambiance was impressive to them....this was definitely the case! Karsen's is a small restaurant and bar. We were sat within minutes of putting our name on the list. Beverages ordered were immediately poured and meals ordered. The ambiance was wonderful, good music and a number of tv's witb sports. The meals of fish and chips and beef dip were very tasty.....we will be going back to try other menu items! read more

Great local gem just a block off the main drag in Old Town Scottsdale! Super friendly staff, fast service, and great quality bar food done right. We tried the fried fresh mozzarella, wings, and a smash burger -- all solid, though the burger was probably our least favorite of the three (lots of other burger options to try next time). The vibe is casual and comfortable -- mostly adult couples and groups of friends out for good food, drinks, and conversation. It's the kind of spot that feels local and laid-back, not touristy. If you're looking for a relaxed place with great service and dependable food, Karson's Grill is an easy recommendation. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Super kind staff very helpful with such a small restaurant I swear they know everyone's name it's so cool. Food is so so good I will 100% be back I was lucky to snag a seat at the bar on a Saturday evening and it's just a place you want to go my friend loved her burger and my pasta was so flavorful! read more

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Relaxed atmosphere but space limited because they were busy Decent draft beer selection - a couple local beers Out of salmon slammies but pastrami was good not great We walked from our house so parking was perfect read more

Best food in Old Scottsdale. Homemade everything. Honest pours. And great service. It's a small establishment. Hope you get a seat.

I'm literally sitting at the bar as I write this review. The girls serving were amazing n helping with our menu chat. We've been coming here every spring for the last four or five years and every meal I have is better than the last. We originally came in for the fried bologna sandwiches - AMAZING! A couple of years ago one was of the servers talked me into the blackened ceaser salad. OMG! Words don't describe the amazing artistry. Keep up the great work Karsens- if you ever move to the Pacific Northwest we will be your best regular customers. read more

Lived in Phoenix for +20 years and never swung in here. Finally did and Heidi and Connor absolutely crushed it. Got the wings to start. Connor recommended salt and pepper...wasn't too sure about that but said get buffalo and ranch/blucheese on the side. They absolutely were insane(so glad we listened to him.) Yes better than Zipps Wings. I got the club with fries insane but they really recommended the pasta. So I'll be back! Such great service and their cocktails look fantastic too! read more

Fantastic spot! We came here for lunch- it was packed, but the two lady bartenders working were both so lovely and sweet and really hustled to get our food to us ASAP. The chicken salad sandwich was one of the best I've ever had. They don't skimp on cocktails either! Excellent spot, would definitely return! read more

Karsen's Grill - Prickly pear and regular margarita - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Delicious food, excellent team especially Conner! We are here while in town for the Final 4, and it was so good that we went again the next day. The Waygu Bolognese is excellent. It is a small space, but they have 6 tvs, so wherever you are, you can see the game. read more

When you find a gem like this place there is an internal struggle - shout it from the mountain tops, or keep it to yourself? Here I am shouting from the mountain tops- this place is too great. Service is great. Ambiance is great. Food was amazing. What else do you need? Can't wait to go back- a lot. read more

Karsen's Grill - french-tastic dip and delicious fries. - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Wow are we glad we waited for a table! First off, don't let the small dining room size put you off. Get in line and just hunker down. First time visitor and it won't be my last time. These guys have their business dialed in! They know how to serve their customers with a small, yet efficient staff. Try a little of everything and share with your friends! We got the fried pickles to start. And this is a bold statement but I've not had better than these fried pickles. Next I had The Dip. She was smaller than I anticipated but ended up being the perfect portion. We also enjoyed their onion rings and fish special. Everything hit! Cocktails...not so much. While they have a full bar, the old fashioned wasn't really an old fashioned. If they named it something else I would say it was a good drink. But for next time I will stick to the basics of a cold beer with great food. read more

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The blackened chicken sandwich was alright granted I went in being it's a slightly healthier option than the rest. Had friends buy burgers and corn beef sandwiches and ofc they loved them. Although, the side of fries were amazing! Food was reasonably priced and service was pretty quick. Place is small but it's great dive. I'd probably come back next time im in town. Staff here is super nice and they like riff with ya too read more

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Awesome place, the food here was so good!! Came here for a catch-up with a friend from college. It's not a big place but lively and full with quite a few people, good ambiance. I tried the chicken chili tacos here and they were awesome and came with this avocado lime dressing that I chose that made them more delicious :). read more