An exceptional dining experience at Lure. Greeted with an energetic welcome and smile from Jo, and…read morelater on Paul, at the bar top. We had a mix of Fish Tacos (Cod, Salmon) along w Creamy Clam Chowder. Tacos had a nice cabbage-slaw bed w an avo crema. Chowder had abundant clams. Lure seems to be a gathering place for regulars, and I understand why... Great food and service!

We had a nice dinner here tonight. We had a server in training and she was working well and made…read moresure we had the stuff we wanted. The calamari was different than it used to be and a lot spicier as well as no legs which was a little disappointing. The tuna ponzu was yummy but still super spicy even with the Serranos on the side. If you're sensitive to spicy stuff definitely be careful! The kids meals came out and the boys loved their food. We tried to ask for ranch a few times but never got it.

Never disappoints, not once. Service is always great and never had a bad bite. Great place to go…read moreand celebrate! Some highlight dishes, Crudo Calamari Voodoo rice Fish is so good, but steaks are top notch too Lemon Meringue Pie!

Always love Buck & Rider. Solid spot for seafood. Let me tell you something. I was craving a…read moremean fish sandwich and some greens. Only spot in town that solidly delivers on both. Normally their lunch sandwich special comes with fries but you can sub it out for the 3 main sides of the day. Options were corn, mashed potatoes, or broccolini. I was craving asparagus or broccolini so it was perfect for me. The greens were lightly charred but crunchy and soft at the same time. Lunch portions of the sandwich also weren't massive. The sandwich had a white fish breaded and fried. The patty was decent without being thick or oily. Good amount of tartar sauce spread on it as well. If the sandwich was any bigger then work afterwards wouldn't have been fun. Oh, also got a delicious dirty martini to pair with the food. Gin served down and it was made to perfection! Including the drink and an $8 tip the total for lunch was $48. Which isn't horrible. Been craving oysters recently so probably will be back for dinner and get an appetizer and dessert too. Good service, fresh seafood, and clean restaurant. I'll be back!

I had an amazing birthday dinner at Alma and my fried Red Snapper was the best I have ever eaten…read more Please bring it back!!!

This review is for the totality of the experience…read more I made an advance reservation at Alma Scottsdale for a mid-sized group of 7 to celebrate a special occasion. Our party arrived right on time for our reservation, but we were not seated until 15 min later because our table was not ready. It took about an additional 15 min to get tap water for the table (there was not enough provided anyways), and to place our orders too another ~20 min. The food did not arrive until 30 min later. For context, we eventually learned that the restaurant was short staffed and the bartender was also operating as our waiter. When the food finally arrived, there was a mix-up on what was delivered. We had checked with the staff who delivered one of the dishes: we ordered the "wild mushroom" side, but what we received did not look quite like it. We asked clarifying questions x2, but were assured, "no, it is the wild mushroom." Turned out, it was the mushroom empanada that was delivered to our table, which we originally did not order. The management did rectify the situation upon the conclusion of the event when we were paying the bill, but to us, it felt a bit accusatory as if we intentionally wanted to cause a huge fuss about the final total, which was absolutely not the case. The food in general was delicious. If this was a more standard dining experience, it would have been 4-5 stars just for the food. The service was very subpar, and really colored the entire experience negatively, therefore the two star review. I understand that staffing shortages happen -- fine. My family has worked in food service as wait staff for 25+ YEARS, so I am empathetic. But for management to ring up our bill and then come confront us in an inflammatory manner, making us feel like we were wrong, on an occasion to celebrate something special, was extremely disappointing.

Great! Great food, great service will definitely go back. We were in town for 4 days and ate…read moredinner 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.

This another one of those reviews where I wish Yelp had half stars. Three stars is too low though…read morel, 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

Ocean Trail is our return to place in town for gumbo. The setting is within the casino but there is…read morea big bar and a few tables. The service is great and cheerful and you can see the prep behind the bar. We love the shrimp gumbo and will be back.

3.13.26 - We drove all the way to talking stick to eat after the Ostrich festival at Rawhide. Some…read morewanted to gamble and Ocean Trails was still open. They were busy at around 10:15pm so we had to wait a bit for a table. We also had a large group of 8 but luckily we were able to get seated. Our server did an amazing job with our large group. Some in the group ordered pan roasts and some ordered crawfish etouffee. My friend also ordered clams. I always get the combo pan roast here. It's a mix of crawfish, shrimp and crab. Choose your spice level from 1-10. I forgot to specify a number and just said "hot" but it was not spicy enough for me. I normally get 7-8. I ended up adding in all the hot sauce options that were on the table plus some chili powder. Now that had a good kick to it. Ask for that! Price for the combo pan roast has doubled from before! It used to be $20, then it slowly increased to $30, and now it's $40! It's good, but I can also make it at home and get more for my money.

Maple and Ash in Old Town Scottsdale is prefect for a special occasion. I treated my husband for…read morehis birthday and it was an amazing experience! Our server started us off with a complimentary fruity welcome cocktail. We decided to go all out with I Don't Give a F@#k which is a tour of the menu! Our server was able to customize to our taste as my husband is not a fan of salmon. It was worth every penny! I highly recommend Maple and Ash if you want to treat yourself to an incredible dinning experience

This restaurant is classy and has beautiful ambience. It's a great place for a date or to celebrate…read morean important event. We came here for my son's birthday and it was our second time dining here. I love that they personalized the menu for the birthday. Our server was wonderful. She was friendly, very attentive throughout the entire dinner and had great recommendations. The drinks have unique flavors and are so good. I have tried the Pornstar Martini, Illicit Affair, and Smell the F*@king Roses (my favorite). The appetizers we tried were the tuna tartare and the hibachi crudo. Superb! The entrees are delicious although the lamb chops and the short rib bolognese were a bit salty. The bolognese is definitely different than the typical. The branzino and filet mignon were tasty. Sides including the whipped potatoes and Mac and cheese were also good. We also enjoyed the coconut cream pie with a birthday candle for dessert, but I will say for the price we paid for the entire meal, the dessert should have been comped for the birthday. They also charge an extra service fee that can be removed if requested. No reason to charge additional fees on top of everything you pay already.

Absolutely Stellar! If I could give Ocean 44, 10 stars, I would. I took my wife here for our 45th…read morewedding anniversary, because I wanted something super special, and it was. To me, they are so much more than many of the fine steakhouses. The place is exquisite and the service unsurpassed. We had been shopping text door at the mall and showed up really early for our reservation. We were quickly accommodated none the less. The server, Tony was upbeat and happy. He provided exceptional service throughout. I also appreciated the manager's stopping by to make sure that everything was perfect, and it was. Our evening started with a nice card wishing us a happy anniversary. I thought that was a really nice touch. It looked even better surrounded by a glass of wine and Norwegian Crab Legs. They added a pan of their signature rolls to complete our delicious appetizer. For our main course, we had a petite filet, perfectly cooked to medium rare, two lobster tails, a crab cake add-on, mashed potato and roasted brussel sprouts. Truly a meal fit for a king. For our special celebration they brought out a key lime pie, beautifully decorated, wishing us a happy anniversary. Ocean 44 is the most memorable dining experience I've had in my six decades of life. Expensive, but truly a very special experience that will last a lifetime.

Lovely restaurant with a beautiful setting. The lighting is perfect and the decor is very pleasing…read more Excellent setting for an absolutely fabulous meal. We began the evening with a couple martini's and some mixed drinks (a white Negroni and a margarita). The presentation was flawless and they were delicious. Especially the blood orange and pomegranate martini which is ocean 44's version of a cosmo. For the wine lover there is an extensive selection of beautiful bottles. We went to celebrate my son's 21st birthday and it did not disappoint. We started our meal with the jumbo shrimp cocktail for the table, then a shared Caesar salad and both were delicious. We each had New York strip steak and one was topped with truffle lobster. We also tried the salmon, French fries, and asparagus. Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The restaurant gave my son his choice of dessert, which he chose the new Oreo gelato cake... which he loved. They also gave him a birthday card which was a nice touch and made for such a festive experience. Throughout the evening the service was impeccable. Our server, Shane, was very friendly, knowledgeable and attended to the tables every need. We had a gluten free restriction and he went above and beyond to make sure to accommodate. He and his team of helpers provided a great experience over all. 100% recommend Ocean 44 is a must for the seafood and steak lover.

For a little less than a year, my boyfriend and I have said if we make it to our one year of dating…read morethen we'd book our anniversary at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale to try both Richard Blais' restaurants as we are fans of Next Level Chef. On the day of our anniversary, we booked La Zozzona after dining at Tiki Taka the night before (see other page for review). What We Ordered: - Beginning Toast: we tried a lovely brut to toast with, and greatly appreciate the sampling even if we both settled on ordering cocktails instead. - Bread Service (focaccia): we both loved the bread service, and I really enjoyed the rosemary on top. - Classic Negroni: my boyfriend said it was very good, and one of his favorites that he has had dining out with me. - Grey Goose Martini with Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives: my usual is a dirty martini, so I decided to order as they had blue cheese stuffed olives. I started with grey goose, and it was a great martini. - Belvedere Martini with Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives: after my first, I switched to Belvedere as I wanted to determine if I liked Grey Goose better. The jury is still out as both make a great martini, though I forever love Double Cross Vodka that is found at Carthay Circle in Disney's California Adventure. - Crispy Mozzarella: to begin the meal, we started with this as I love cheese and what's not to love about a giant mozzarella stick?! The batter was seasoned well, and was complimented deliciously by the marinara served on the side. - Raviolo, spinach artichoke, crispy shallot butter sauce, cured yolk: our server suggested, though we both didn't particularly care for. We believe it was possibly the cured yolk that was off putting. It's a pass for next time, but we understand it was just not our flavor palate as it was executed well. - Rigatoni "alla Zozzona": A house speciality, so we had to order to try. My boyfriend chose this as his dish and I tried a few bites. Definitely a delicious dish, and he was very pleased with choosing this one. - Dry Aged New York Strip Steak: My choice and don't regret the $110 price tag one bit. This is the dish of ingredients sourced from the top kitchen if this was Next Level Chef. The demi-glace was decadent and rich. It paired beautifully with the steak, and loved the potato purée. Always see purées on Next Level Chef, and other cooking shows, so it was great to see one executed to this caliber. It truly complimented the dish and paired nicely with the roasted carrots and snap peas. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this dish if you dine here. - Tiramisu: To end on a sweet note, we were intrigued by table side tiramisu as we've had at a different restaurant where they assembled it entirely at your table. This is just scooped from a tray, so the experience was a little disappointing. The flavor of the tiramisu was very coffee forward, so it was still a hit. - Complimentary Anniversary Gelato (Strawberry Shortcake): This came out with a sparkler and an adorned with a beautiful piece of chocolate that said "Happy Anniversary." Though both of us aren't fond of Strawberry Shortcake, we enjoyed the beauty of this dessert and appreciate the gesture. Shout out to Robert and the other staff who made our anniversary feel extra special. If this was Next Level Chef, they would earn the immunity pin! What a beautiful dining room, exceptional dining experience, and incredible service team. One of my top five dining experiences in the last decade - thank you! Our one year anniversary will be hard to top, so perhaps this will become our yearly spot.

I'd give this place zero stars for the food, but I'm giving it one star because the service was…read moregood and the ambiance was decent. The food was a major disappointment. The menu claims the pasta is house-made, but it tasted more like boxed pasta than anything freshly made. Worse, nearly every dish lacked flavor. Nothing stood out, and everything felt bland and forgettable. The gnocchi was especially strange, it had the texture and flavor of stale bread, making it one of the oddest gnocchi dishes I've ever eaten. Across the board, the food felt uninspired and poorly executed. Given that Richard Blais' name is attached to this restaurant, I expected much more. Based on this experience, it's hard to believe he had much involvement in developing the menu.

Great service and the best ever butternut squash canneloni. The restaurant is huge without being…read morenoisy and the private room is perfect for a group of 12 or so. Outside, weather permitting, is a treat.

This is my second time visiting. The place is beautiful. Barrie was my server and she is…read morephenomenal. She is very friendly and attentive. I ordered the bruschetta prosciutto and fig (I give this one a 3/5- there was barely any fig preserves on it) but the sea bass was perfect 10/10 - very fresh dish with lots of veggies. I'll definitely be back.

Amazing food and service. Atmosphere was fantastic as well…read more I would highly recommend to anyone thinking of going to go.

bar had drinks and a lovely was exceptional but what made the night perfect and Ralph two of the…read morebest bartenders you can ever find. They made the entire wonderful wonderful food great environment Michael and Ralph.