3.13.26 - We drove all the way to talking stick to eat after the Ostrich festival at Rawhide. Some wanted 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. read more

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This place feels like someone at the casino ran out of ideas--and space--and decided, "Sure, let's cram a seafood restaurant into this random corner and call it a day." The result is a space so small and awkward it borders on absurd: a few tightly packed tables, a tiny circular bar, and just enough room to guarantee a wait time that feels wildly out of proportion to what's actually being offered. It's wedged at the end of a hallway off the casino floor, with all the ambiance of a service passage. Calling it a restaurant is generous; it's more like a seafood-themed afterthought. Honestly, it would make far more sense as a grab-and-go sandwich counter or coffee stand. As it is, it comes across as the fast-food version of seafood--minus the speed, convenience, or value. I was there with my 21-year-old daughter and we sat at the bar, which turned out to be a mistake. Instead of even the bare minimum of professionalism, the staff treated the space like their personal break room. We were subjected to loud singing, nonstop chatter, and unfiltered complaints about coworkers and management--all happening just a couple of feet away while we were trying to eat. It wasn't just distracting; it was genuinely uncomfortable. There's something uniquely off-putting about paying for a meal while being forced to listen to an impromptu staff gripe session. With so many legitimately good restaurants nearby, there's absolutely no reason to waste time--or money--here. It's the kind of place that makes you immediately regret not going literally anywhere else. I would have happily waited to dine at Orange Sky, where the setting and service actually match expectations. In hindsight, skipping this entirely wouldn't have just been the better option--it would have been the obvious one. read more

Gotta say of all the Talking Stick Casino and Resort restaurants we visited during our recent stay, Ocean Trail was the least favorite by far. From the food, to the service to the cost, all left something to be desired. I kinda blame myself for thinking I could get good Cajun/Creole food in AZ. Being from Texas and having direct decedent's from Louisiana, I should have known seafood gumbo and seafood dip Cajun stuff potato wasn't the move. Additionally it took a while to be seated as the bar staff, were the busters and servers and most of the limited seating was dirty and needed to be cleaned. read more

Ocean Trail - Seafood Dip Stuffed Potato - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Ever since we had the oyster bar at the palace station in Vegas, we've been on a hunt for something similar! Nothing in Arizona has come close!!! Until we ate here... We each got the house pan roast and shrimp boil to share. Be careful with the spice level though...I wish I would've gotten a 1 instead of a 3. I'd say skip the shrimp boil if you're getting any of the specialties bc you'll have enough seafood..they don't skimp out on the portions! Also, I loved how they just kept the complimentary bread coming! It was so good with the pan roast. Shoutout to their staff for being so attentive. This place is good but nothing beats Oyster Bar at Palace Station... read more

Ocean Trail - House pan roast - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Ocean Trail is our return to place in town for gumbo. The setting is within the casino but there is a 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. read more

When gambling you need to keep up your strength and eat! Decided to give this place a try. Seating very similar to other seafood pan roast places. Service was friendly and quick. Water, drinks and delicious hot bread brought to table. Ordered the crab pan roast with dirty rice and a seafood chowder. Pan roast had so much crab! Broth rich and flavorful. You may choose your spice level too. Chowder had wonderful flavors and lots of different seafood as well. There were many offerings besides what we had. So many options. read more

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I love their Louisiana Gumbo as well as the masses. So much so, I missed the last of it by 15 minutes. Tried their beer steamed clams. Not the biggest size but the garlic-beer broth with small bits of tasso ham swimming in it made it all the worth while. Bread basket is always delicious pillows of heaven. Staff, from manager, to server, to chef, were all very hardworking as they were also upbeat. Which are the main reasons you will find me dining in this fun casino. read more

Ocean Trail - Beer steamed clams- little neck clams in garlic-beer broth with tasso ham - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Met some freinds at Ocean Trail inside Talking Stick resort. Did not expect a lot being inside a casino, but I was wrong!! Very limited seating, 12 table at most. Not a huge menu, Not inexpensive, but Not overpriced, but what they do, they do well! Generous portions, pick your heat level and great balance of flavor. I only remembered to take pictures at the end and most of the 6 of us bowls were pretty empty by then, but thier pasta seafood special is in picture. Not only was it good, it was lunch the next day! read more

Ocean Trail - 4 Shell Pasta Seafood Special - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This is my husband and son's favorite place to go nowadays. I can eat shellfish so it's kind of lost on me. I so much enjoyed the clam chowder (wish there wasn't bacon in it) and the fresh delicious ceasar salad. Oh and the bread, the bread!!! I did have some muscles which were very good. The chef made them special in white wine and garlic with lemon and butter. read more

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Excellent food and service, flavors and seasoning are where it should be for a creole restaurant, go get yourself a plate read more

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Nice little restaurant right in the middle of the casino. I thought it was a bar but it's a Cajun restaurant. I got the creole Cajun dish with the shrimp cocktail. You can order certain type of heat/spice to your dish. I got a 5 out of 10 and was kind of sweating. It was a great meal served in a bowl with rice. So delicious. They even have more hot sauce on the table for you to add if you want more heat. The shrimp cocktail was had 5 huge shrimp and they were meaty, fresh and tasty. I can't wait to eat there again. read more

Ocean Trail - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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This tiny little gem is my favorite Caesar salad in the whole world. Ice cold romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons and dressing is a show stopper....all served on a chilled plate.... The sea food is so fresh and it feels like you are in your favorite aunts kitchen.... Many times the person making your meal in those unique cooking pots serves it to you across the counter or at your table.. see you there read more

Ocean Trail is located inside Talking Stick Resort. If you are craving Cajun cooking, give them a try. Food is prepared to order, and spice level ranges from 1-10. There is a large bar and a few tables. It's a popular spot, so there could be a wait to be seated. Accessible entrance. read more

Ocean Trail - Shrimp boil... and red beans & rice - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We are a sucker for pan roast every time we go to Vegas, we need to stop by Palace Station. So when we saw Ocean Trail serving pan roast inside Talking Stick Casino, we had to try. Started out with half dozen Blue point oysters from Virginia ($27). The sizing was inconsistent. We sat at the bar to watch the chef make our combo pan roast with spice level 5. He adds five spice, shakes the Cajun spice jar 5 times which corresponds to the spice level we picked, adds White wine brandy, more Spices and lemon juice. The pan roast had crawfish, shrimp and crab meat for $39. Choice of white rice or dirty rice. We chose white and wished we tried dirty which is white rice with ground beef. Never seen this option any where else. We enjoyed the flavors but the pan roast here was pricer and I'm used to having sausage and more seafood for lesser price. The creamy stew was on the thinner runnier side not chunky. The portions were also smaller. Reasons for the overall 3 stars. If you're craving and want to spend your winnings, go for it. Otherwise, get it at the original pan roast at Palace Station. read more

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Absolute homerun all around. My wife and I go to the casino maybe once a month. We almost always go to Ocean's Trail. Absolutely outstanding gumbo and etoufee, equal to the best I've had in New Orleans. 10 out of 10. About the only negative I've ever experienced is the oysters. Have to admit the oysters were only average. As to the outstanding gumbo, Caeser salads, soups. Just seriously spot on. Everything is cooked right in front of you; and the cooks (and foodservers) are very friendly, outgoing, etc. I normally don't tip the cooks, but here I do. Granted, I worked at a restaurant all through college so I get it. But, Yes Sir.... This place is the cat's meow. read more

I have been here at least twice a year for past 10 years for special occasions. food was always delicious for 10 yrs. I took my wife for her birthday last night and was disappointed for the first time. I ordered gumbo spice level 4. There was no spice heat at all and the gumbo had a citrus taste. Hopefully they didn't change recipes. I will give them one more try then will find other Cajun places to try .Service was great as always but when you shell out big bucks , you expect quality meal. That didn't happen for me read more

This creole food reminds me of home. Being a Texan that loves creole food I give this place 10 thumbs up read more

Ocean Trail - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Short version: AVOID this place if you have a shrimp allergy. Longer version: We ordered the steam P.E.I mussels, served in a creamy creole lemon herb sauce. It didn't exactly look like a creamy creole lemon herb sauce, but we thought maybe our definition of creamy and the chef's was different. Then... *half-way through the bowl, I saw a tiny shrimp in the broth. Problem! My dining companion is allergic to shrimp. *the manager and one of the cooks said we should have known it comes with shrimp because Seafood Creole, another dish on the menu, has shrimp. But, we didn't order that? *the manager says, "I got you!" which we took to mean we would not have to pay for the meal given the dangerous mistake they have made. Nope, it meant he was summoning the EMT to ask my companion to sign a form declaring she was declining medical treatment. A complete, CYA, of course. *the manager tells us that ANYTHING on the menu could be cross-contaminated with shrimp and he basically could not guarantee my friend's safety. Again, no mention of this on the menu. *also, the manager thought we should know he had "a lot going on." To top it all off, the only comped one of our drinks. What a completely unprofessional restaurant! read more

Mediocre gumbo and clams. Broth was bland and so was the gumbo. Don't think I'd eat here again. read more

We love eating here. We normally sit at the bar area but instead we decided to try one of the tables. That seemed to be a mistake since our server never came back to take our order. Much faster before. After ten minutes, I hailed him down and also noticed that people that sat at the bar were served immediately. We gave the server our order and it must have been 25 minutes before we received our meal. There used to be an Asian lady cooking all the meals, but not this time. We both had the Crab Pan Roast which was really good as normal. The server came up to us half way through our meal and apologized for being late with our food and comp us a Key Lime pie. We will definitely return but sit at the bar. read more

Ocean Trail - Pan Roast Crab with Dirty Rice and my wife's plain rice. - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

My brother who frequents this place and the casino alot remembered I'd never had their Seafood Creole. He surprised me with one tonight, it was delicious! But as I was eating and looking at their menu I realized there wasn't any scallops in mine. Come to find out my brother also didn't get any I his as well. $36 for no scallops was a sad day. Lol either way I enjoyed it. read more

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We came here on a Tuesday, it's a very small dining room so our wait wasn't too bad so we got a drink at the bar. Our server wasn't the best- 2/5 as she forgot our drink and also our side orders - and it wasn't even busy or a weekend/dinner rush hour. But onto the food-- Food was amazing! The pan roast with dirty rice had so much creole flavor to it and the heat (level 6) was perfect! I just wished I would've gotten a side of rice cause you could easily feed 2 people with this 1 entree. The shrimp gumbo was also good and had that southern NOLA flare to it. Just wished this place wasn't so small and inside a casino. read more

Ocean Trail - Shrimp Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Cool restaurant. Love the creole dish. I like spice but didn't want to go to hot so I got a 5. I could have done a 6 but the 5 was tasty. Great ambiance. Polite staff. We sat at the bar which is 360 which I liked. I will definitely be back to try the crawfish Etouffee. read more

Ocean Trail - Dinner time - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Over the years I used to love this place because of their seafood pots. The staff ALWAYS gives 5 star service, even if you're miffed from gambling losses, this will cheer you up. However, since I moved back from vegas, it's just not...that great. The oysters are HUGE 75% of the time and they don't do mignonette sauce. If you ask for it, they'll make it but it is a blend of raw onion and quite pungent. Not the subtle chopped shallots in vinegar you think you're getting. I've come to find that each time I think it deserves a go again, it'll be different - but it isn't. It's a great option for seafood lovers, but I'd venture to send someone a recommendation in phoenix now for oysters. The portion sizes are enormous, and who wants to carry that around the casino? read more

stumbled upon this place by accident and it did not disappoint! i've been wanting to try Cajun/New Orleans style food and this spot delivered. sat at the bar which was a cool spot and had a nice view: ordered the Louisiana Gumbo with shrimp & dirty rice level 3. so flavorful and still very spicy! had a lot of leftovers that reheated well. will be coming back! great service as well and friendly staff. read more

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Went there to eat last night my casino Host recommended it , we had clam chowder soup , Huge shrimp Cocktail , & Fresh oysters it's cool it's a round Bar great customer service read more

I proposed to the chef.... Enough said?? Lol Ok so small bar and seating area in the casino. There will be a wait ( especially once people realize how amazing this place is) but it's not unbearable. You can also order take out Either way be patient! It's worth the wait! Full bar Menu had the perfect amount of options: Gumbo, Étouffée, pan roast, pasta, mussels, clams Raw bar- shrimp, crab, oysters Spice level options 1-10 (3 was the perfect amt of heat for me) We has the mussels and the Combo pan roast- this had shrimp, crawfish, and crab in a lobster tomato broth. Choice of white or dirty rice to top off Sourdough rolls w/ butter Portions are quite large and we shared bit to be honest it was so good, I'm not sharing again!! Lol Staff was friendly and I'm still thinking about my meal. A must !! Oh PS- don't tell too many of your friends... you'll just make the line longer (wink) read more

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This place is great. The food is always amazing. The service is great. I like how there are not a lot of seats. The only downside is that sometimes there is a wait so it takes a little while to get in. It is inside the casino and is a hidden gem. read more

So good! The crawfish etouffee combo was amazing! It was spicy and full of flavor. I got a level 7 and it was the perfect amount of spice. Everyone working was super friendly. The chef walked us through our meal and our server was really attentive. There is not a lot if seating, but people will wait, proves how good it really is. I will be returning to try more items. It is inside a casino, but it has its own vibe and culture. This place is a must try for sure! read more

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I went here for the first time and I am a big pan roast fan. I ordered crab only pan roast. When it arrived I swear it looked like vomit. It was thick like hot oatmeal. I took a couple of bites and there was a smell to it. It was not a good smell. I stopped eating it. Our server was fantastic but the pan roast was lousy. read more

plain and simple. food is delicious. also josh one of the chefs is outstanding and does everything possible to make you happy n enjoy your meal read more

I haven't eaten here in a while and we stopped in yesterday for a late lunch/early dinner. This is the best time to go since they don't take reservations and seating is very limited. Pleased to report it is just as fresh and delicious as it always has been. An absolute seafood gem in scottsdale. Delish! I always have a half a Caesar with crab (it's never salty btw), shrimp cocktail and an oyster shooter! Recommend. read more

Ocean Trail - Huge shrimp in the cocktail!!! - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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The food was delicious. I was very happy with the food and the service. We will be eating here again soon. Thank you read more

This rating is based more on the service than the food although the food was very good. We didn't have a chance to sample everything and just went in for a quick snack.. They work as a team where every guest is everyone's responsibility. This teamwork enhances the dining experience as you feel like you are the main and only guest. They are super friendly and attentive. The food was equally good. I had a shrimp Cobb salad and wanted a customized way. When it was prepared, it wasn't what I requested however, they quickly followed up and made it to my satisfaction. The cook mentioned that it wasn't going to look as pretty and I thought that was a good thing because it showed me that he was concerned about the presentation. I advise. I'm only concerned about the flavor. They got it just right. We only went in for snacks, but the food was very good and unique spin of traditional food with occasion flavor. Prices were very reasonable. read more

Ocean Trail - Shrimp Cobb - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

10 /10 ! A hidden gem, IYKYK! Tableside seafood !?! Everything we ordered from start to finish was really good, packed with a bunch of flavor too. Also, the best part is you can choose your spice level on everything you order! Def recommend this place :) read more

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My wife and I came to Talking Stick for the first time and found the restaurant inside Ocean Trail We decide to go with the clam chowder and the seafood corn chowder. We were definitely impressed with the taste of the food. I also followed it with a bloody Mary, which was phenomenal. read more

Generous portions of fresh seafood! Hot pot meals prepared in front of you! JUMBO lump crab meat, oysters, huge shrimp, the best dirty rice I've ever had, mussels and clams galore! read more

Once again, this place was phenomenal from beginning to start ended up meeting new friends. Food and I'll Beyonce were perfect as always. read more

Ocean Trail - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Clam chowder soup was soo thick. It was more like oatmeal consistency The clams were Manila clams and had absolutely no flavor in the sauce Very disappointed has gone down hill a lot read more

My friend and I spontaneously met up at Talking Stick and decided to have dinner. Ocean Trail did not disappoint. While there was a short line to wait we were seated pretty quickly and our server Jaime was wonderful. I ordered the combo gumbo and my friend ordered the shrimp creole and both dishes were delicious! I mean while it did take awhile the food was excellent (no complaints) I wish this place had a location that wasnt in the casino because I would sure be spending my money there more often! read more