To live in Arizona & think about getting seafood or shellfish is definitely the furthest thing on…read moremy mind since we are in a desert. Decided to try out this restaurant. Location beautiful, staff friendly & vibe immaculate. The oysters amazing! I did indulge all 6 they had on the menu to which my favorite were Misty Point, Va & Buck & Rider AK! Was recommended the Hamachi Crudo DELICIOUS. My Server Jane has such a beautiful spirit, knowledgeable & truly amazing service. I did go for lunch so it was more lowkey which meant everyone was relaxed and just enjoying the day for a Monday, as a lunch spot I recommend! Only took a photo of the Lemon Meringue pie & the details of how high that meringue sat was no joke. Thank you Jane!

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!

This place is definitely a hidden gem! We came in for cocktails which is delicious, but left raving…read moreabout the food! The rotating menu changes weekly or so, and everything we had was amazing! The risotto was full of flavor and the kale salad was probably the best salad I've had! The bar is small but a welcoming vibe, and the staff was really friendly and fun to talk with!

What an amazing evening, beautifully curated with so many thoughtful details. Only downside is that…read morefor some reason Apple maps was not accurate to finding the location and parking was a challenge as it is right on Roosevelt Row. However as soon as I found it and immediately after entering Pretty Penny I was transformed to the cutest little restaurant. I was greeted immediately and had made a reservation so even though my friend hadn't arrived yet, they sat me down. They instantly offered water and menus (food and cocktail). I noticed that the menu seemed very small and the dishes were shareable -- I don't eat meat so I was hoping my friend wouldn't mind sticking with fish and seafood (which she didn't). As soon as I got to my table there was the cutest sign that said welcome to Sarah Sherman and guest -- it was such an adorable and personal touch, I loved that! As soon as my friend got there we immediately both ordered the cold brew old fashioned -- we thought about the espresso martini but this just sounded too good to pass up -- and we were not disappointed! This drink was so tasty and strong. We immediately ordered the bread (sourdough boule) to soak up some of the alcohol as well as some oysters and the salsa. The oysters were so well spiced and were absolutely delicious. But the bread, the bread, the bread -- the server mentioned that it took almost 9 months to develop the bread recipe and it served. It was the best bread and butter that I think I have ever had! The salsa was good but probably was my least favorite of everything and it was still super yummy. We then moved on to the octopus tostadas. Sometimes octopus is not my fav -- it can be too chewy but this was so amazing and incredibly flavorful. It was starting to be my favorite dish until we ordered the Hamachi -- OMG!! Talk about a mouth orgasm-- both my friend and I were yummming it up -- but seriously this bite was so complex with different flavors coming up with every chew -- it has coriander candied peanuts, fermented pineapple, avocado, pickled fresno, toasted coconut and aji amarillo yogurt -- The server mentioned that this was the chef's least favorite dish which I totally do not understand because this was off the charts in my book. We also tried the earl gray whiskey sour, which was light and delicious, and ended with the shrimp toast and the espresso martini. By the way the toast on the shrimp toast was like a little fried dough triangle -- sooooo gooood! The martini was good but the cold brew old fashioned really stole the spotlight for me. Other details I loved that just elevated the experience: Purse hook (very important to me), the little trays for your utensils, metal coasters, incredibly attentive servers, fantastic music, great ambiance and the cutest was the penny they put on top of your check. So cute -- was not expecting such an enjoyable all around experience!! Will be back 1000%!!!

Only place to go for fresh seafood A bit pricey so it's an…read moreoccasional treat Need more specials

First time here on the recommendation of a few people in our party who come here frequently…read more I was underwhelmed by the service. The food was mediocre, for the price we paid. We had to order steak off the adult menu for a child that was in our party that wanted to have steak because of the limiting gluten free options on the kids menu.

Late lunch 3pm normally a slower pace for a restaurant. Host…read moresat us quickly and server was very friendly and when I asked for recommendations she provided us with some great choices. My friend ordered a burrito and I wanted some lite, I picked the mini seafood tower, with all sauces and avocado on the side. Server brought out complementary seafood tostadas. Food quality, service, ambience, all top-notch, highly recommend!

We were invited to hangout with some friends and enjoy the Mexico World Cup match. Not knowing…read morewhere we were going till last minute we ate at home and had just decided to do drinks and dessert wherever we ended up with our friends. Insert the most fire drinks we've scene in a while and they all can be made NonAlcoholic! Needless to say we had no clue what we were getting ourselves into and we were glad cus the prices were high but the drinks were large and delicious! All of my three daughters and my wife felt so cool with their drinks and loved every sip. Our friends said their food was good and one of which got the coolest pineapple drinks we'd ever scene! Along with amazing chips and salsa we are very excited to come back and get some food as this is a stellar top notch seafood place with amazing drinks people and an all around experience

Sandy and Miranda are the best servers ive ever had!! I loved the filet and butchers plstter. My…read morecoworker said the salmon was dope

The Arrogant Butcher came highly recommended by the concierge at the Sheraton, and what a great…read morerecommendation! We were in town for a huge convention, and the restaurant was packed on a Monday night. Luckily, we found seats at the bar, and that turned out to be a fantastic choice. Our bartender/server, Chia, was absolutely amazing. She was incredibly busy, but somehow made sure everyone at the bar received phenomenal service. Friendly, attentive, and always on top of everything--she really made the experience special. And the food was fantastic! Everything we had was tasty, but I especially loved the grilled Brussels sprouts. And the brownie lava cake with ice cream was absolutely delicious--the perfect way to finish the meal! I also really enjoyed the ambiance. It has that energetic downtown feel and is a great spot for sporting events, drinks, dinner, or just hanging out. There's also outdoor seating with misters, although with temperatures still over 102F at 7 p.m., most people wisely chose to dine inside where it was much cooler. A little history The Arrogant Butcher opened in 2011 at CityScape in downtown Phoenix, becoming one of restaurateur Sam Fox's early downtown Phoenix concepts under Fox Restaurant Concepts. Its location right in the heart of downtown, next to what was then US Airways Center, made it a natural destination for game nights, conventions, and downtown visitors. All in all, great downtown location, excellent service, delicious food, and a fun atmosphere. It's conveniently located not far from the Sheraton, which made it an easy walk/ride for us. Highly recommend The Arrogant Butcher! And a special shoutout to Chia for taking such great care of us. Cheers!

Amazing seafood, perfectly seasoned and cooked. The price is comparable to other similar places in…read morethe valley. The inside is clean and tidy and the staff very attentive and kind. We eat here often and highly recommend it.

This place is never crowded which I enjoy. Although I've only gone late during the week. The…read moreseafood is priced better than anywhere in the valley (that I know of).. also delicious. The boils are great. The edamame has a ton of spice and a big portion. Small and quaint place and I believe it was open pretty late. I'll be back!

The service was great upon entering they greeted us and sat us anywhere we wanted. The menu was…read moreeasy t read and everything looked good. The ambiance was very casual with TVs on and playing different content. The food was delicious and tasty. It was exactly what I was hoping for in this heat. The shrimp ceviche was a large portion and not spicy; served with tostadas. The Tostitos shrimp ceviche was a little spicy but delicious and served with chips. I would highly recommend!

DELICIOUS! Flavorful!…read more Walked in, were greeted right away. The restaurant wasn't super crowded at 11:45am on a Wednesday. We were able to get a table easy enough. Placed our orders. Our drinks were brought out to us promptly. I ordered the ceviche de camarón o pescado. I couldn't decide between shrimp or fish. So the server said he'll do half and half for my order. Problem solved! My friend got the Botana de camarón cosida. Both dishes were refreshing. Mine had a great citrus punch to it. Definitely lots of lime! You'd think it would be all that filling. Just some fish and some shrimp. But there was so much on the plate, I was DEFINITELY full! Even left a little on the plate. The place was nicely decorated. Very kitschy Mexico street stand vibes. No overly loud music or tv blaring. Could talk easily over lunch without yelling at each other.

I need to take a moment and brag about Knock Kneed's food, specifically the zucchini! I don't think…read moreanyone else in the valley has zucchini quite as food as them. Let me explain, they are thinly cut at a bias and have the most amazing breading making them so nice and crispy! If you don't know about them, you need to! Ok, now the rest of the food...the fish is delicious moist with great breading, the shrimp is usually good but I felt like it was slightly over-breaded today but still good enough. Onion rings, delicious super crispy and they have a different type breading, that is seasoned so well. The service is great and well I don't know what more I could ask for after a long day of working.

First, if you're looking for lobster, there isn't any here. It's a fish 'n chips place (with other…read moregood stuff), but no lobster despite the name. Second, it's excellent. Arizona has a problem with fish 'n chips. Namely that all they have here are the square, frozen fish patties. All the places Arizonans rave about (like Pete's and Mandy's, etc.) are just frozen fish patties. That's not fish 'n chips. That's a TV dinner. Thankfully, Knock Kneed Lobster is a throwback to an actual fish 'n chips joint. No frozen patties anywhere in sight. The place was built in the 40s and it's in a crappy neighborhood near Sky Harbor airport and diagonal from a strip joint. But don't let that stop you. There is so much to try here and none of it disappoints. The fish is Alaskan cod and it's as good as anything in the west coast. California has some stellar fish n chips, and the fish here is just as good. The cod is flaky and mild and fresh. The batter is cornmeal based, but it's light and not doughy or raw inside. They fry it to a perfect golden brown. The menu has dozens of variations of it (1 piece, 2 piece, 3 piece with 2 shrimp, etc.). The basic fish n chips comes with some old fashioned French fries (the perfect skinny ones like they should be). And one of the best parts is the "salsa bar" where you get your own tartar sauce, ketchup, cocktail sauce, ranch, fresh cut lemons, as much as you want. Mix and match; whatever. In another area you can dispense malt vinegar and Louisiana hot sauce to your heart's content. And in another area is an enormous fountain drink machine with everything you can imagine. But beyond the fish 'n chips is a lot more. The fried shrimp is awesome. They have clams and oysters and catfish too. And don't miss the fried zucchini. It's one of the best I've ever had, and their ranch is excellent. The fried mushrooms are to die for, so it's tough to pick! This place is the real deal. It's definitely a throwback to another era, and I imagine these places won't survive for much longer. Family-owned restaurants are being attacked through regulation, economic pressure, city ordinances, and enormous pressure from corporate-owned eateries. Come here while you still can and taste what really good fish 'n chips should be- even in the middle of the desert.

Updating this to a 4 star review because it's not fair for me to give it as low as 3 star when…read moreeverything about it was delicious and the main course portions were fair, but I was mad about the cornbread being too small. I still stand that the cornbread slices should be larger for $5. But I will undoubtedly order their seafood boil again because it's very good.

What I got : Modelos…read moreShrimp and crab combo Cajunspoce no spice (added crawfish ) Cajun with no spice Garlic noodles side Beer slightly warm , clean surfaces ! Garlic noodles are pretty salty but noodles are moist the seafood boil itself was pretty good. The crawfish did taste a little bit dirty on the other hand, and my seafood was a bit overcooked the Cajun flavor in the "butter" they said it's saturated in was more like oil so eh but not too bad.

Wow! What an incredible hole in the wall! First time in here and sat at the indoor bar. Cool…read moreneighborhood feel. Nick was awesome and loved his food recommendations for our next visit. We will totally be back. The options and combinations are practically endless. Blackened shrimp po boy isn't on the menu, but alterations can be made.

This was walking distance from the hotel and our group needed a mid-day snack so we ventured over…read more It's super dark inside and a bit divey.. very New Orleans vibe but not sure if it's intentional. The oysters were ok and the drinks were just ok. Not much to write home about..