My husband & I visited during Restaurant Week. Although they had a great selection, we decided to order a few other dishes -- and it was definitely the right choice. We had the Spanish Seafood Paella, and it was one of the best I've ever had. The flavors were incredible, and the quality and sourcing of the seafood truly stood out. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere made you feel like you were dining in a cozy Italian restaurant. Be sure to stop by if you're looking for amazing food and great service! read more

Pescada is a newer seafood restaurant in North Scottsdale that gives off a Mediterranean seafood vibe and has a beautiful restaurant perfect for dining with friends, family or the special someone. I would love to go for happy hour and apps, the environment is very lively with outdoor seating when the weather is nice! We started with the Trio of Dips, the whipped ricotta was delicious and the sourdough loaf was amazing and still warm. Great way to start your meal! The Portuguese Stew was our favorite dish, the white fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce paired perfect with the vegetables and fish. I ate it together with the rice, Calabrian chili, and herbs that came with it. The short rib agnolotti was another great dish that melted in your mouth and had a great cambozola cheese that added a lot of flavor. Great visit, look forward to going back! read more

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Great spot in DC Ranch. Nice seating areas both inside and out; patios have plenty of heaters. The bar and lounge area had a good vibe. Service was nice and the food was delicious. Lobster Bisque was great ...cognac (cream) was listed in the ingredients, which always makes a better bisque. The vegetables in the Charred Vegetable Plate were so tasty and the broccolini was amazing. The Chilean Sea Bass was good, as was the cauliflower-potato mash. The Beef Tenderloin Skewers were just okay; the presentation was a bit stark and the beef a bit grisly (almost impossible for tenderloin). Overall, a nice outdoor experience so we will likely return. read more

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I came here with my boyfriend to celebrate finishing my first year of dental school. We had an absolute AMAZING experience. We were seated outside right before sunset. The curtains were closed but right before sunset they came out and opened the curtains for us to see the amazing view. Our server was such a sweetheart and helpful with directing us to food and wine. The Portuguese stew was so delicious! The flavors were amazing together and it was nice to add cilantro and spice to it on our own. The rice was very tasty with it too. The swordfish skewer was cooked to PERFECTION! I was soooo amazed at how delicious the food was here! The sauce with it made it very flavorful! I was a bit hesitant with the lobster mashed potatoes but oh my it's a must have!! We also started off with steamed clams and a bottle of wine for their wine night! We finished our meal off with the pear cake and it was perfectly baked! This is hands down the best restaurant I've been to in Arizona! The service, ambiance, and food were all amazing!! I can't wait to come back and bring my friends! Thank you for an amazing night! read more

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Service from Jordan was outstanding. The paella and Portuguese stew were outstanding!!! Cocktails were spot on and met all our expectations. We came to North Scottsdale for good food and this place did not disappoint. read more

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Went in for Happy Hour on our anniversary and it was amazing! Wonderful variety of cocktails and bites. Staff was attentive and fun. Place became packed but the service never faltered. I do believe we found our new happy hour spot! read more

Great ambiance and outdoor patio. We shared a few small plates and the paella. The cocktails were amazing! Next time I would opt for more apps. read more

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We have been there many times between the first time, but this time might be our last time. Zander was our waiter and was fabulous. I love the changes of the remodel. It's absolutely beautiful inside. The food didn't lead up to our expectations. We've been here many times before but when you experience one out of seven things was really good. The rest of it for what they charged, the amount for the money, the taste, the quality was very subpar. Our tab was over 300 before tip! The experience was not worth the money! So sad. I just CAN'T recommend it. read more

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We love this place! The new bar is beautiful. This has been our go to for HH for the last couple of months. We have also dined in the main dining room (which was excellent), but we prefer the vibe in the bar area. The bartenders are all so friendly and the HH menu is excellent. We love the chicken, lamb & shrimp skewers. We haven't been in on Tuesday yet for their oyster special but we plan to try it soon. We love all of Sheila's restaurants. She takes great pride in running excellent restaurants that we continue to frequent on a regular basis. read more

Really pretty restaurant, friendly staff, interesting menu. LOVE their huge selection of tinned fish. Your choice served with a few slices of bread, pickled nibbles, butter and two kinds of salt (yum). Order with a glass of cava (on HH) and you have the perfect girl dinner. They serve a few n/a options which is appreciated. We also tried the dip trio. Bread was tasty, and comes with more salty butter, but I wasn't a big fan of the dips- creamy and good for spreading, but not super flavorful. Roasted beets and burrata is big enough for a few to share. Pasta paperonata [sic] is served hot in a pretty bowl. All of the portions are large and good for sharing. Lots of other tasty sounding things on the menu. Nice place if you live in the neighborhood but didn't love it enough to drive all the way there again. read more

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I really do enjoy Pescada so much. My true rating is a 4.5 so I rounded up to 5. There's aspects of it that are well beyond a 5 but it's not perfect. I really enjoy myself every time we come here. Sitting on the patio is nice and quiet. The vibe is chill and relaxing. I'm fond of the menu. There's always a variety of things to try and I like that because I get so tired of the usual Scottsdale steak and potato scene. The service is always quite good and I personally enjoy the nice touches like the Mediterranean vibes on the table settings and atmosphere. Cocktails were probably the best part of the experience. The Bar never disappoints. I tried both the Rose cocktail and the Sicilian one (base was a fig vodka with blood orange ginger beer). Both were nice but Sicialian was definitely better. I was expecting more of a rose flavor from the Rose drink but it was heavy on lemon. My husband enjoyed Golden hour cocktail. For dinner, we started with oysters. I believe their oyster selection and service is the best in the area (and better than the places that have Oyster in their name). However We ordered the Thai chili mignonette as an extra accoutrement. It arrived frozen (not ok) and was not spicy at all. Total disappointment bc it sounds good on the menu. We also were upcharged for the tablespoon of horseradish which was a little disappointing. I assumed it would come with the 8 oysters we ordered and not something we even care that much to have. But the oysters themselves were divine and the regular mignonette was quite good. For another starter, we ordered frito Misto which was a calamari appetizer with cauliflower and other items. The server told us in advance that it was heavily fried (I asked when we were ordering) and she was right. It was way too breaded and fried for me (and in my opinion for a restaurant of this type) but my husband liked it. I normally order a salad as a starter and I wish I just did that because I generally enjoy their salads. And eating heavy bar-type food before dinner is not my thing. For dinner I had the branzino which was very good. My husband enjoyed his swordfish (breaded). We were too stuffed for dessert and nothing was wowing us on the dessert menu. Overall a nice evening, made most pleasant by the cocktails and oysters. Next time I would like to try a more tapas style dinner. I also saw they were offering canned fish and that also peaked my interest! Will be back read more

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Beautiful new oyster bar located inside of Pescada. This new addition is called Sheila's Oyster Bar. Beautiful aesthetics, great music selection, fresh quality seafood with stunning presentation. I enjoyed our visit and we explored quite a bit of options. Oysters are a must, the scallop main course was a hit and the sea bass was phenomenal. read more

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First time visitor over the weekend and I can say I was pretty pleased. First off, the decor and entire ambiance is incredible. The look and feel of the place carried me outside of Arizona; I could definitely imagine myself in the Mediterranean! I made a reservation but decided to go early. As it was restaurant week, I wasn't able to be seated anywhere but the bar so I decided to try out what they tell me was a new expansion (the bar tot the right). We both ordered off the restaurant week menu. It was pretty delicious but I was very shocked that none of the servers/waitstaff had even tried out the menu. I asked for recommendations and they mentioned they hadn't tried anything themselves. I would think the owners/management would want their staff tasting everything so they could provide non biased recommendations. Otherwise, I enjoyed the atmosphere, the staff, and the food! read more

Pescada - Tinned octopus - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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I saw a blurb about Pescato online and decided to try it with some friends. The place was beautiful, the service was exemplary and the food unique and delicious. I went in thinking that I would get the paella, but I just didn't have the appetite so I ordered the Portuguese soup. This was flavorful, full of umami and satisfying. The rest of my party was also happy with their choices. I would not hesitate to go back. I still want that paella! read more

We went for a date night! What a great romantic spot. Nice Mediterranean style menu with lots of seafood. We shared the mussels and oysters, then had the Spanish charred octopus and the sea bass. We also had fun cocktails. Loved their actual dishes and plates. Super excited to check it out after the expansion is done this fall! Can't wait for the new oyster bar and more patio space. It looks like they will be updating their menu and their tapas menu as well. Aperitivo hour here we come! read more

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Sheila, you did it again! I was blown away by my first visit to Pescada, a most charming coastal Mediterranean restaurant with a very creative and delectable and fun menu that underwent a very extensive and lovely renovation and expansion ! The staff is so welcoming and professional and the patio is delightful and dog friendly. Thank you Jarrot , Cole and Trey for being so kind and pleasant. The menus are stunning look at and offer something for everyone at approachable price points plus Delectable appetizers, and expertly crafted drinks. I chose a Mojito and Duck confit agnolotti as my entree and they were both exquisite. Their tin fish menu is particularly impressive along with the cocktail and wine list. Altogether a superb addition to Dc ranch marketplace. I look forward to returning very soon! read more

Pescada - Duck confit agnolotti - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

They've recently redone the spot so my mom and I had to come back for a visit with their new decor and menu. Went with the salmon and a mocktail and they were both delicious. The waiter was super friendly and helpful and managed to pick out a wine for my mom that she really enjoyed. Great ambiance, they did a great job with the updates and I'm sure we'll be back read more

Pescada - Salmon and lavender mocktail - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Love this little gem! We stopped randomly to grab a quick bite on Easter and ordered some skewers (lamb and chicken) and a salad. I paired the food with a glass of Pecorino which was really delicious. Fast and very professional service. We decided to sit outside, they have a cooling system in the patio so it doesn't really get super hot. Can't wait to try more things soon!! read more

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Blue crab pasta was amazing!! Didn't taste much crab it was more like a fettuccine alfredo with some hints of lime but the bread crumbs on top YUM! 9/10. Lamb skewers were bomb but I was expecting them to be a bit bigger. Will be back for the dirty chai espresso martini though. Service was AMAZING!! Definitely will be back. read more

Great Happy Hour! Amazing Mediterranean food and classic cocktails. We have been twice and been 5 stars each time. The bartenders a staff know what they are doing for an exceptional experience. read more

Sheila (owner of Pescada, Vic & Ola's. Alma, etc) has done a great job with the recently remodeled Pescada that is lovely, golden and warm. Felt really comfy after a warm greeting at the door. Good service from our waiter, Kayla. But we go out to eat and drink, and at Pescada we got excellent Coastal Mediterranean food for a reasonable price. Our starters included the olives and a lovely Tri-color salad with arugula, endive, and radicchio tossed in a light vinaigrette. For dinner the artichoke risotto was excellent as a side to our linguine puttanesca and the Chilean Sea Bass on cauliflower mashed and brocollini...the cauliflower mashed was delicious as was the Sea Bass., linguine and risotto. One last thing: Our cocktails were really good, and the price for the entire meal was reasonable {under 200.) Way to go Sheila...we will come back and try out your new Oyster Bar next door! read more

We actually came here on two consecutive nights. The first was Thursday and we sat at the bar on the patio and were served by the super friendly bartender Jordan, then Friday night with friends. The cocktails that are on the happy hour menu are not very good. They are gin-based drinks using tonic waters that are so aromatic and floral that you can't finish one. Luckily Jordan saved the day and made me a much more well-balanced and less floral tasting drink. We enjoyed the different take on bacon wrapped dates these were almond and Cambozola cheese stuffed sitting on orange marmalade. The mini grilled cheese were not browned they just seemed like hard pieces of a narrow baguette with more cheese in them. They were tasty although too greasy. The "salmon" deviled eggs really didn't taste like salmon, yet they were light and still flavorful. There were some large salmon roe eggs on the top and maybe that's what they meant by salmon. The house made squid ink pasta with shrimp was very flavorful although overpriced for just a few shrimp in a small bowl. The octopus was seriously underwhelming. One single grilled tentacle on a bitter, unbalanced green sauce with 3 tablespoons of a diced potato, onion and olive mixture. It didn't eat well together and we don't recommend it. The crabcake with shaved fennel was good however we've had crabcakes with less of a homogenous texture. It seemed like the crab had been really over mixed and it didn't look like lump crab. The flavor was good although the shaved fennel was a little boring not having been dressed with anything. The summer cappeletti with mini pattypan squash and sautéed mushrooms was light with good flavor. The halibut was watery, somewhat mushy and lacking flavor and was not up to par for a restaurant that has fish in its name! The steak tartare was not a good choice. My bad for ordering that! The egg yolk was too large for the amount of meat and the texture of the beef was disappointing - there was some connective tissue and really chewy pieces. It needed cornichons and more flavor in the meat itself. The crunchy pieces of bread served with it were very tasty. The ciabatta was too oily however the salt on the top was tasty, and the whipped crab was a light change of pace to butter. The hazelnut gelato was perfect in flavor and texture - not too soft. The chocolate mousse, was sinfully smooth and light. To match the price and upscale ambiance the savory food needs to be better. Based on only getting two of the sweet dishes the dessert offerings seem solid... Will we return? Not sure based on hearing that they are closing for four months to redo the interior space and make it much larger. Hopefully they keep the same ambiance and the savory food gets better. read more

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Great restaurant with friendly staff in a very nice plaza. We enjoyed the delicious food on their beautiful patio. We started with oysters and they were great. As appetizer we had the seafood medley with shrimp, calamari , zucchini and broccoli. Not quite a fan of the heavy tempura batter. I thought it was a bit excessive . The dipping sauce however was finger looking good. Their Greek salad was quite nice with a unique presentation. We had the halibut and the sea bass and both were delicious. The portions are quite big. Overall we will definitely go back. read more

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As someone who is gluten free because of celiac disease, finding restaurants that have extensive options and knowledgeable staff (our waitress Paige) is the best feeling. My boyfriend and I stopped by on a whim for the raw bar and a drink but ended up having a lot of fun just trying different things. Everything we tried was delicious and fresh. The flavors all complemented each other well and the occasional hint of spice was a nice touch on the chicken skewers. As someone who has worked in fine dining/upscale resorts, Sheila and her staff have an insane eye for detail and presentation. The entire restaurant is immaculate and you can tell she hand picked everything including the backsplash tiling of the bar. If you're looking for an intimate date night spot or a beautiful place to people watch, definitely try it out- gluten free or not. read more

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I have to be honest.. this is one of my favorites in N Scottsdale and we looked so forward to seeing and experiencing Pescada after its extensive renovation and opening. My husband & I had a reservation for Valentine's Day night .. something of a 'anniversary' for us .. as it was a first date for us. I was looking forward to getting out finally as I have been recovering from a severe accident I sustained in early January and this would be one of my first real nights , ( and tests!) out. We arrived for our reservation and waited about 20 minutes past our reservation time - my husband finally asked if we were okay & even said that we were fine for any open table. We were sat near the door, which we agreed to. We started with one waiter who took our drink order- than another came about 10 min later & he apologized- retaking the order. We ordered the Salmon Dip-Roe & Chips & also the Bacon Wrapped Dates to start along with a Cava and cocktail. I was not impressed with either of the starters- both were entirely too salty. The caviar came with no caviar spoon or way to serve it or the dip and I asked for it -- the server said he had not seen that spoon with this. But there was no way to serve either of the apps ? Do we use our fingers?? Or the chips ? FWIW, caviar or 'roe' is to be served with a caviar mother of pearl spoon or it ruins the taste of the caviar if served with metal. My husband's cocktail was odd - a fig - mezcal creation which just fell flat on the palate. My entree was the Blue Crab Lemon Pasta and my husband had the Stuffed Sole -- a special for the night. My entree was served hot in a Staub on a saucer (?? ) -- I had no utensils for several minutes while waiting for our waiter to return or anyone for that matter -- and my husbands sole was warm to the touch and super bland -- my entree again - over salted. We had ordered a bottle of Fleurie for dinner which our server tried to serve while we still were having our cocktails & I declined the bottle and now we had our dinner ( albeit me no utensils) and no wine and empty water glasses. The wine finally came and I didn't love it as it appeared to be oxidized and the waiter should have caught it. I thought I would let it sit for a moment after tasting it and if he returned I would say something. That said when he did return which was one time at the end of our meal -- my husband leaving most of his fish and my saying I didn't like the wine .. he took it away. We did love the Chocolate Caviar- a unique chocolate budino dessert served with crisp cookies. I felt Pescada was over booked and the service showed. The ambience was loud .. SO loud with the music which I don't remember before and we didn't care for this time. We want to hear each other speak not the sound of club music grinding in our ear which is not why we go to dinner. We love Pescada because it has such a Spain meets Portugal vibe so I truly hope this was a over busy night with just a silly bunch of mis-steps on service because we were super disappointed in so many ways. From the food - presentation of the food and wine - and reading the guests -- like when they don't eat or drink it's a sign and you need to fix it and ask. read more

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Pesacada is a unique dining experience in north Scottsdale. Restaurant decor and ambiance is welcoming. Staff extremely attentive and polite. The food was fresh and perfectly prepared. Will go back n read more

Oswaldo provided great customer service at the bar. Cocktails with a bite were fun and tasty. Beets & burrata was refreshing and had some crunchy components which paired very well with the dish. Bacon wrapped dates are always a fan favorite. The halibut was buttery, flaky and mild. Really enjoyed the Parmesan farro and the asparagus was charred to perfection. Desserts were too sweet for my liking, but everything else hit the spot. The GM, Jarret, was very personable and added to the experience. read more

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Pescada is comfortably classy with certified flavor adventures on all the dishes we tried. Lovely decor in the outdoor pavilion style area that connects through the central bar to the main restaurant. I got the scallops which were divine. In my photo you can see four huge scallops resting upon a bed of butternut squash puree, foraged mushrooms and pomegranate arils. The kale is great too. Texturally this was a really thoughtful dish. Others at my table enjoyed the swordfish Milanese with a zesty aioli that had a bit of kick, again dynamic! The Chilean sea bass was tasty too. I have to recommend my scallops above all. The bacon wrapped dates, sourdough boule, and fritto misto also made for great apps. The burrata with golden beets was a crowd pleaser. Great contrast with the earthy beets. For dessert the pear cake with ice cream and caramel was warm, cinnamon forward and a home run. Thanks Pescada. read more

Pescada - Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Once again Pescada was amazing-great food (fresh, seasoned/cooked perfectly). We were on the east patio and enjoyed the beautiful weather with our meal. Outstanding wait staff too. Our waiter Chris Saadalla was excellent not only at serving our food, but we also had a wonderful chat after our meal. Highly recommend this wonderful chef-owned restaurant. read more

Really good food, service and atmosphere. Service is very detailed and management makes certain the experience is awesome.

My husband found this spot randomly when we were discussing where we would love to have our first anniversary dinner. We checked the menu and saw a lot we would love to eat and also saw that they had their happy hour even on Saturday until 6pm and they had their Frito misto along with drinks on there! With the pricing a little on the higher side, we thought even enjoying one hour of happy hour would be good. I did only give this 4 stars because their website did not advise that happy hour would only be on the patio and at the bar. Also when we were ordering, I was telling our server that the happy hour pricing was great so we ordered a couple drinks and the Frito misto. At the end of our dinner, we were told that happy hour pricing was only at the bar and the patio. We still enjoyed the food so that was not such a bad thing but it did make me cringe a bit since she knew I was looking at the happy hour menu and she could have mentioned at that point that the happy hour was not for the inside portion of the restaurant. Outside of that, the food was incredible. Probably the best spaghetti and clams I've had! The anniversary card was also a good touch for a coupling for next time. The ambiance was pretty comfortable and cozy. The decor was nice and we did get a huge booth. I would like the patio next time for happy hour and great weather. read more

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The inside is quite small but had a good ambiance. It was dark which was nice. It wasn't too loud either which was very nice. I liked the atmosphere. The food was good. The service was also good and our server was friendly. If you like seafood or tapas this is a good place for a date night. read more

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Great service and delicious food! The beet salad was so fresh and delicious. For the main dish we had the short rib pasta and the Moroccan Chicken Skewers. Will definitely be back. read more

A group of us went for dinner last night and very much enjoyed the restaurant week menu. The Seafood Crudo as a starter was fabulous and enjoyed by all. We all had either the Seabass or the seafood pasta as the entrée and also were very good. For dessert, there was a change from the originally printed menu and I had the wonderful lemon sorbet/vodka/prosecco drink... so good! I did note that except for the Seabass most of these items are not on the regular menu. Would love to see you add the seafood credo and the lemon after dinner drink to the menu so I can enjoy it again! read more

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What a wonderful setting and picturesque restaurant. Exceptional staff, Dan our server went above and beyond with our special ingredient requests and also with the couple next to us. Very attentive. Food was wonderful, everything we ordered was perfect. Pescada is set in the Market area off Pima, the whole complex is unique to Scottsdale/Phoenix and a beautiful setting at night all full of lights. Many restaurants and bars, stores too. Pescada has a huge outdoor patio open to the bar area with heaters as well as a beautifully decorated interior. Most of the food served is seafood but a few meat dishes are available like lamb and ribeye. read more

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You HAVE to get the bacon wrapped dates! Best dish I've ever had in my life! The crab croquettes were very bland, not much flavor. Same goes for the pasta. The lobster rolls were so good, totally worth it. The vibe inside was decent, nothing memorable. The service was also pretty good, no complaints. It's not a place I'd be itching to go back to but it was definitely good. 7.5/10. Thank you! read more

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We tried Pescada in Scottsdale and loved it! Fun energy and great music without feeling too over the top. Their spicy margarita is amazing, a little smoky, a little spicy, perfectly balanced. Will definitely be back read more

We are regular customers at Pescada and thoroughly enjoy our experience every time. From the food to the atmosphere and especially the staff. From the General Manager Jarret to our favorite bar tenders Cole and Jordan to all of the staff, the experience it outstanding. Chef Joshua is great and we love both his specials as well as the regular items on the menu. We were regulars before they renovated the restaurant but now love it even more with the newer Oyster bar and expanded dining area. If you haven't checked out this North Scottsdale gem, what are you waiting for? :-) read more

Pescada is a hidden gem, Spanish style, in the DC Ranch marketplace. Excellent seafood that also includes a selection of Spanish tin specialties. You must try the grilled Octopus appetizer. They recently renovated and added an oyster bar. The wine list is extensive and esoteric. Most importantly, great food and great service. Pricey but well worth it! read more

Don't go to Happy Hour at Pescada. They now reserve the entire bar for the people they want to sit there. If you are not part of the Jordan favored you are not allowed to be seen at the bar. We really liked this place but they don't want everyone in their restaurant. The last time we sat at the bar, Jordan chose to ignore us, until he had to wait on us. You have to bring him in presents to be in his group. There are so many better places than Pescada in North Scottsdale, don't waste your money or time. Best of luck Pescada!!!!! read more