I recently dined at Ocean 44 and had an exceptional experience. The atmosphere is the perfect…read morebalance between intimate and upscale, making it an ideal spot for either a business dinner or a date night. The service was welcoming throughout the evening. We started with the pull-apart bread, which was warm, flavorful, and a great way to kick off the meal. I ordered the ribeye, and it was cooked perfectly with incredible flavor in every bite. My friends ordered the NY strip and the pasta with mussels, and both dishes looked amazing. The quality of the food, service, and ambiance made for a memorable dining experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, meeting clients, or enjoying a night out with friends, Ocean 44 delivers on every level. I highly recommend it and look forward to returning.

I wish I could give Ocean 44 a 4.5-star rating because the food was fantastic, but a few service…read morebumps kept it from being a flawless 5-star experience. We are big fans of their sister restaurants, so we were really excited to try this location! To start, my husband was thrilled with the bread service. It is very unique and reminded us of a fancy Pillsbury croissant. We skipped taking pictures of the appetizers because we dove right in, but the meatballs were delicious and the colossal shrimp cocktail was great. The shrimp are ordered à la carte, so I chose to get three of them. For drinks, my husband loved his spicy mezcal margarita. I had the pineapple mezcal margarita, which was good, but it wasn't very pineapple-like despite me asking for it to be. For the mains, my husband had an off-menu Wagyu strip with sides of broccoli and fries, which he really enjoyed. I had the linguini and clams, which I was super excited about. The clams were very good, though unfortunately not the best I've ever had. I actually found myself wishing I had ordered a steak with a seafood topper for a surf-and-turf situation instead, but overall it was still really great. The only reason I wouldn't give this a full 5 stars is because the service was a little shaky at first. There were several times right at the beginning where we needed our server and she was nowhere to be found. Interestingly, the restaurant got much busier later into our dinner, but the service gaps happened at the start when it was still slow. Overall, it was a really great dinner and we will definitely be back!

I was a huge fan of the Bloody Mary bar…read more Ordered my Bloody Mary with spicy vodka, spicy Bloody Mary mix, and a spicy rim--when they say spicy, it's actually spicy and will clear your sinuses (in a very, very good way). Portions are huge, the music is very fitting for a hip brunch spot and keeps the ambiance fun and lively, and the staff were super friendly and made our experience that much better.

Another popular brunch place staple that I had to visit on my Arizona trip! Hash Kitchen is well…read moreknown for their build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, but I stick to the food when I'm here. The menu changed around a bit in the 4 years since I had been there, but luckily they had my s'mores pancakes (for a limited time as my server said they are now seasonal). The S'mores pancakes were still an absolute hit. They need to be a permanent fixture on the menu again. One change I thought that was cute is they had a Girl Brunch offering on the menu. It included a dry martini, fries, and Caesar salad. Service was good. Restaurant was bright and modern with the windows and lights. Parking was plentiful in this shopping center. Overall, I still love Hash Kitchen! It's a trendy brunch place that is great for a morning out with friends.

Montauk definitely lived up to the hype! Everyone in our group enjoyed their food, and there wasn't…read morea single complaint at the table. I ordered the Honey Jalapeño Chicken Sandwich with fries, and so did my friend. We both agreed it was delicious especially after adding a little ranch. Since we had a larger group, we ordered a martini tower, which was fun to share and definitely had enough alcohol to catch a nice vibe. One of my friends ordered the Huevos Rancheros and really enjoyed them, while another got the chicken sliders and liked them so much she took the leftovers home and happily finished them later. The highlight of the experience was the live one-man band, who created a great atmosphere, and our server, "Flexy Lexi." She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Great food, fun drinks, live entertainment, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back!

If you're looking for a great brunch spot in Scottsdale, The Montauk is definitely worth a visit…read more This was my second visit and you really can't beat the location, it's right by tons of shopping, which makes it perfect for a brunch and stroll kind of day. I sat out on the patio since the weather was so nice, and it made the whole experience even better! I love a good patio! The margaritas were delicious, and the food hit the spot. I ordered the shrimp Mediterranean platter, which was light, fresh, and full of flavor. For appetizers, I tried the deviled eggs (without bacon because I'm not a fan), and they were super tasty. I also had a bite of the honey jalapeño chicken sandwich, juicy and spicy sweet. The overall aesthetic is very coastal Hamptons with a relaxed, beachy vibe that feels both stylish and comfortable. Service was great throughout, and a nice bonus is their all day happy hour on Mondays.

Di Maggios (and our server, Vince) made our anniversary so special!…read more We had an amazing first experience here. I saw a few of my foodie favs talking a out Di Maggio's on IG and it just so happened to be our anniversary week so I snagged a reservation. I did book a table at the patio and there are intense misters on. I did not know this, oops. But our server was so nice and accomodating and they were able to move us to a table inside. We got a nice little booth and were both amazed at the service we received. Vince is super knowledgeable about the restaurant, the history, the chef and dishes. Choices were hard to make but we landed on the arancini, the Don meatball, chicken parm and chicken alla michele. For our anniversary, we got a couple of drinky drink surprises which was so thoughtful. Don't skip dessert here - order the cheesecake! Apparently it is made by the chef's wife and was so delicious. I have taken my boyfriend to Banhams on a couple occasions and he much preferred the Di Maggio's cheesecake.

We came to DiMaggios to celebrate my birthday with a party of 4 and this is easily one of the best…read moreItalian restaurants in Phoenix. This restaurant is very intimate and full of many authentic Italian dishes. There is no bad dish here, but my absolute favorites were the meatball for appetizer and barolo short rib pasta for entree. One of the only downsides to this restaurant is that it's smaller and not many tables compared to traditional restaurants, so the only way you're going to eat here is getting a reservation which can sometimes require up to 1-2 weeks in advance depending on the weekend. If you're lucky enough to get a resy here, then you'll be extremely happy with your experience because it's definitely worth it.