Pinnacle grill has one of the best happy hours in north Scottsdale. With the new ownership coming into play, I'm curious to see the new changes. The new fish is more fresh but is noticeably smaller than the old. Biggest hope is that the new owner doesn't get rid of the cheese curds, which from what I hear will most likely happen unfortunately. Being a Wisconsin native it's hard to find good cheese curds like back home out here, but Pinnacle Grill has had some of the best and more reliable I've had in my handful of years out here. I also heard the owner wants to shrink the menu, but from the items they're looking to get add and replace the old, it just sounds like it's going to have the same menu as Fate brewing which is rather disappointing. read more

I stopped in for lunch today with a friend and ordered the bistro steak and fries. It was amazing! Cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. My friend had the chicken tenders which were also great. You can tell they are handmade with really delicious beer batter. The staff is friendly and attentive. We had a great time and will be back soon. read more

Had lunch today at Pinnacle Grill. Very disappointed as I was two weeks ago when we went for taco Tuesday and the fish was very small and breading was mushy. Today I noticed they took the salmon entree, onion rings, chopped steak, sweet potato fries and BLT off the menu. I'm sure there are more items. It's too bad as this was our go to place. Also, they didn't accept our gift cards as they are transitioning to a new system. They said maybe in a couple of weeks they would. So we have over $200 in gift cards that we can't use now and not looking forward to going back any time soon. The staff on the other hand was very attentive and made sure out drinks were filled. read more

I'm trying to pinnacle grill now a couple times and will definitely be putting it in my rotation! I've had the steak salad and the lettuce the mahi tacos and they're excellent. The beer selection is amazing and I recently heard that they're going to even be expanding their liquor, selection, and beer selection even more. It's a beautiful setting, great food and a great value! read more

Latest news, all great experiences at this restaurant as of late. They have excellent food, retain their staff (10+ years), are consistent, considerate/respectful, have clean bathrooms and floors. The menu is quite large. This restaurant is a local's hidden jewel in the foothills of the Sonoran desert. Boomers flock (mostly 60-80's), looking for food specials and venturing out during the week for "Burger Night". They showcase dinner meals for each day of the week. Their outdoor patio is very pleasant, especially on cool nights. Befriend Staff manager, Dawn. She's a human that always reciprocates the good energy you've brought to the table. read more

I love Pinnacle Grill! Convenient location, 'close to home' and delightful staff, takes care of all your needs! read more

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They have changed the menu which made me sad - but I went ahead and ordered Thai Salad. I asked for no Fresno chilis, but I didn't get any peanut sauce. I don't know if the Fresno's were in the sauce? My salad was very sub par. The service was fantastic, which is why I gave 2 stars. I missed the list of burgers, but will try one more time. read more

We heard there was a new owner so we wanted to try it out . This restaurant has been a favorite since we moved here 8 years ago. The food was so disappointing. The fish was overcooked and the beef taco was just "ok". Did they hire a new chef? The menu offers a fraction of the items it used to. We'll try it one more time but if we have a similar experience, we won't be coming back. read more

For many years we have loved the Grille and frequented often. Decided to return tonight to see it after the new owners took over last month. Terrible! Menu severely restricted so I defaulted to fish and chips. Over cooked batter with minimal fish. So bad, had meal comp'ed. Ordered desert to compensate. Server returned saying they were out of Key Lime Pie. After years of a "go to" restaurant, now taking it off the option list. What a disaster. Stay away! read more

we've been going to Pinnacle Grille for many years. The new menu is a huge disappointment. Almost all our favorites are gone. I tried the special which was supposed to be fried chicken. It wasn't crispy but soggy. Covered in gravy that was slightly sweet with too much pepper. very unappetizing. The new owners are ruining one of our favorite places. Not sure if we will try again. read more

For years we have ate at pinnacle grille. Last night was the worst ever new menu little selection, cold and dry ribs, bad tasting and dry french dip, oily zucchini. New management has ruined the place. Only good thing about waiters are still good people. That will be the last time eating there until I hear of changes to menu and food quality read more

Made me the best champagne cocktail i can recall Ever. Was a late celebration lunch. And the food and service were outstanding. Have visited multiple times last couple years and this place is one you can count on for consistently good food and service read more

Is or will be soon under new ownership. I really do like what they make but, they seem to be slow at updating their menu, we've been seeing the same ole its on the menu for a while, although I'm sure they update some items here or there, it doesn't seem often enough. read more

We frequent Pinnacle Grille often as it's in the neighborhood. We were hopeful with the new ownership. Service is still very good, but the food quality seems lower on some items. read more

Hello Everyone: I am always cautious about posting a review less than four stars because I know establishments work hard to maintain customers, but unfortunately, the "to go" salad fell short of what I have come to expect from the Pinnacle Grille. The salad I ordered their Pinnacle Salad. I have had this salad many times previously "to go" and know it holds up to a take out order nicely. But, when I got home and opened the bag, inside was a "Chicken Crusted Pecan Salad" order which is nothing like the Pinnacle Salad. Apparently, I got someone else's "to go" order. The Pinnacle Salad contains chicken breast, mandarin oranges, walnuts, strawberries, spring mix lettuce and goat cheese served with mango dressing. The Chicken Crusted Pecan Salad used the same greens in the salad, but had cranberries, a few fresh/raw pecans, five EXTREMELY thin slices of apple and feta cheese. The dressing (I am guessing because I did not order it) was some type of pecan balsamic which was very, very sweet. I did not feel the dressing partnered at all with the salad ingredients. But, the biggest reason for the three stars was the chicken. The restaurant maintained one star in my rating (or it would have been a two-star rating) for boxing the warm chicken in a small separate styrofoam container, separate from the lettuce container. But, the pecan crust on the chicken apparently fell off when the kitchen cut it up and half the styrofoam box containing the chicken was all pieces of the crust that fell off and you could tell someone scooped the crust off the cutting board or counter and put on top of the four slices of chicken breast because there was a big pile of it just sitting in the center of the box. . Although my disappointment with the wrong order is evident, my biggest complaint was the chicken was so dry, it could not be cut, let alone eaten. This was such a huge disappointment because the chicken in the Pinnacle Grill salad is usually edible (never "moist", but can be cut with a fork and was edible). Therefore, I cannot recommend this salad to go - or any version of it or any other menu item which might have 'pecan crust' as a part of the entree. Perhaps the chef had an off-day, but he/she had to see what was happening with the crust on the chicken when they cut it, and also that it was void of any moisture. That is not something you serve a client, especially one who has patronized you for years. read more

A little ways out of our bubble, but we stumbled across this hidden gem in Cave Creek. Evidently under new ownership, Steve, is really nice. Food was good, great value, highly recommend!! Will be back!! read more

An amazing experience tonight, first time at Pinnacle Grille! Love the bistro steak, the staff was friendly, limited options near the four seasons, but it exceeded expectations and we would pick this spot over and over! read more

Loved the new menu, food was very good and fresh tasting! Looking forward to trying more of the new items. Met the new owner, he was very friendly and engaging. Will be back again soon! read more

Very Disappointed with recent visit after being very long time supporters. New owner has taken over and reduced the menu selections to very minimum. Weekly daily specials have been taken away despite the web still advertising them. Happy hour is still there. One of our friends was so riled up she just ordered soup for dinner. My wife in desperation over the food selections ordered a burger, which she hardly does and it was small and tasteless. Omaha burgers are so much better. I ordered a happy hour snack for $16.00. Service has always been very good. A shame to see a good thing change. read more

I only ever get takeout from here, because the scene is not mine. Don't get me wrong, the ambience is fine. It feels like a more upscale Applebee's inside, while on the expansive patio a speaker plays oldies or country music. It's just nothing that would remotely aid in my digestion of their food, which is on the good side of what you'd expect from a pasta-and-burger type joint in North Scottsdale. Speaking of burgers, they have a meatless option. Their salads are very good, and big enough that you might get two meals out of them. The service is fast and friendly. And if you like the aforementioned genres, hurry over before it gets too hot to enjoy the patio! read more

Had a total order to go. Extremely nice folks, willing to make modifications. Winners The Wings. Bone-in. The seasoning on them was very good. Nice and crispy. I asked for sauce on the side - bang. And it was a large amount, not some rinky dinky typical at other places. I asked for blue cheese if they had it, as a side. They do (it's not on the menu). No additional fee. Plenty. Ranch was quite tasty too. Again no charge. Asian wrap. Holy Holy. This is a must. From the chicken in it (I belive you pick the protein), cabbage, shreds of carrot and the sauces. Spouse raved about it. I had a taste. Very good. Definitely left overs. Spouse went with some cheese with tomatoes thing, I wasn't there ordering. She loved it. Minus Hummus with pita and veggies. Three pita, one was missing the top side, as it appeared someone tore it off. They were not heated, a minus. I didn't cared for the red pepper hummus which is the hummus that comes with it. Anyway the dogs had the pita, after we both went yuck, veggies wife and dogs ate. Rest visited the garbage can in the sky. Nice americana cuisine. read more

I have been here many times but I do not feel the food is particularly fresh or prepared with care. It is a neighborhood bar type place for convenience . read more

Hello everyone that read Lynn X's review. Words to live by. If you order food to go and you don't get the right order, know that a mistake was made and at some step in the process someone dropped the ball. Don't review the food you were never intended to have. Don't drivel on for paragraphs about the quality of the food you didn't order being sub par. As that order probably fell off the counter or was forgotten by someone else long before. If you receive the wrong food and don't want to drive back and replace it, call the restaurant and get yourself a credit for next time. You get free food, you don't show yourself to be obnoxious and allllll of your helpful hints being written to people who will NEVER read what you wrote won't be wasted. And lastly, if you have high hopes for Togo food that is made to be eaten when prepared. Stop that, it's unbecoming to our race and we should be above this by now in the age of ai super computer beings and magnificent drone shows! One star deduction for handing out the wrong food, a simple mistake in a busy restaurant. Maybe check your food before you leave next time. PS the Pinnacle Grill is a lovely restaurant that 8x out of 10 will leave you with a lovely dining experience! PSS I highly doubt any Elite Yelper has Ever worked in food service, or they wouldn't be an elite yelper. Ta for now! read more

Another visit June 2025 Ever had one of those days, and instead of cooking you are willing to go to just about any place instead of your own kitchen? Well when that happens, we often headed straight to Pinnacle Grille...our go-to neighborhood escape. Started with cocktails (obviously). My lemon drop martini was chilled to perfection with a sugared rim and the shaker left at the table...love that little extra touch. My hubby had his usual reposado tequila old fashioned, and once again, Jackson nailed it. Big Gentleman's cube, dark cherries, orange peel... balanced and smooth. So good. Erik was our waiter again (we love him!) and talked me into the Steak Gorgonzola Pasta. Let's just say he did not steer me wrong. Perfectly medium rare cooked steak, creamy Cajun sauce, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic. Rich, comforting, and exactly what I needed. We split the lava cake because... well, it was that kind of day. And yeah, it delivered. Every time we come here, it just feels right. It's local, it's consistent, and it's full of people who clearly care. We'll be back. Probably sooner than we should be. ~~~~~~~ Visited May 2025 Pinnacle Grille has that cozy neighborhood vibe where everyone actually remembers you. Like your name, your drink, your allergies...yep, all of it. Dawn, the manager, is everything you'd hope for...elegant, funny, and clearly adored by the staff. Jackson behind the bar? Hilarious and totally on top of your drink order before you even sit down. And Erik? Always so attentive, and has the best wine tips if you're undecided. We came in with a group of friends and had everything from burgers and fries to bolognese and chili (topped with fresh jalapeños for the heat lover in the group). I had the cheeseburger with onion rings--crispy, hot, perfect. Nothing fancy--just solid, delicious comfort food done really well. This place makes it so easy to settle in and stay awhile. Friendly, affordable, and full of heart. Always happy to support local spots like this one. read more

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If you live in the neighborhood It is the go to place when you want good dependable food and service... you will bump into your neighbors because they feel the same way! read more

Just moved up to this area recently and looking for a burger joint, thank goodness there is one and it's this good! They cooked my burger exactly the way I wanted it - mayonnaise, fresh onions and fresh jalapeños. You'd be surprised at how many burger joints either can't do this won't do it or they use pickled jalapeños. These guys have everything fresh and the meat is quality. Also the skinny fries are epic! Can't wait to try the other items. read more

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Our meal at Pinnacle Grill was the worst I've ever had. I had a BLTA (bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado). Pretty difficult to mess up, right? The bacon was totally undercooked (i.e. raw). When I pointed it out to the server, he took it back to the kitchen, then brought it back burnt. Our server was a no-show during the rest of the meal. No one asked to refill our drinks. No one checked on our meal. I had to flag someone down just to get our check. I am not from Scottsdale, but if I was, I would NEVER RETURN to Pinnacle Grill. BTW: please do not give me the stock response that you give everyone else's reviews. It's obvious that you are NOT concerned about the service and food - if you were, you would train your employees better. read more

Great neighborhood find. Server was personable. Food was tasty and good portions. Unfortunately, the food was a wait. After waiting about 25 minutes, the server came over and told us the chef was on an important call. Another 10 minutes and we were served. The food was worth the wait. It would have been nice if the server asked us if we wanted a refill on the ice tea. My friend had shrimp scampi on the lunch menu and I had a rurkey, bacon, cheese sandwich which was huge.yum read more

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Corned beef dinner was TERRIBLE! Salty , tough & a real disappointment ! Their food is usually excellent !

We booked Pinnacle Grille for a luncheon for about ~45 people in March. The patio space was perfect for our group, they had a lot of friendly and attentive waiters that helped our group with whatever it was that we needed. Because our meals were pre-selected, I opted to eat the grilled chicken sliders and put some guac on top. My sliders were good and their cheeseboard was yummy! It looked like a really busy place on a Saturday afternoon! It is a great place in the North Scottsdale area for a quick bite to eat! read more

Last night we had our HOA party at Pinnacle Grill on the patio! They did an excellent job, from the food to the wait staff. Working with Dawn to plan this event was A+. Thank you Pinnacle Grill staff for making our Holiday Party one to remember. read more

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I work down the road, so this is our go-to spot for lunch. Everyone loves the fries, whether the steak fries, skinny fries, truffle fries, or sweet potato fries. I've never had a bad burger or sandwich. My favorites are the Bleu cheese burger, club sandwich, and Pinnacle chicken as a wrap. The club is loaded with meat and very tasty aioli. Dawn, the manager, has been there a while and keeps everything running. We've held a few work events on the patio and they have always been accommodating. Plus, you can't beat the beautiful scenery with Pinnacle Peak right next door. Instagram: @msbusyblonde read more

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The food was terrible we had beef stroganoff​ the meat was fatty and grizzly we only got two or three pieces of meat in each of our orders so I guess that was a good thing the service was non-existent she never came back to refill our Waters to ask if we wanted to get another drink or to refill our coffee . We complained about the food but all she did was just look at us and that was it . I don't think she wanted to work that day because we would talk to her and she would just walk away . This was not a good experience . read more

Close by our house so we eat at Pinnacle Grille often. I can honestly say, we have never had a bad meal there. Highly recommend, great food.

I do not understand the appeal of this place. I find the food truly mediocre and the service sometimes good and sometimes bad. Do not waste your time unless you like a neighborhood hangout. read more

It is Wednesday night at 6:30. We get seated and 30 minutes no wait staff comes to take our drink order or food order . We go to the hostess to ask if we have a waiter and she send someone to take our drink order. 15 minutes later nothing no one comes by to take our order. We go up to the hostess again and she finally takes our order. Still don't know who our waiter is and we have been here for 48 minutes. Never had this bad of a service from them in the past. Wonder what has changed. It is just too bad because the food here is good. read more

We went on Friday night and could not have been more happy about the experience. The chicken gumbo was outstanding. We had Aaric as our server and he was great. The service and food was exceptional. read more

Very disappointed. Beet salad - could not find beets. No candied pecans. Chicken was good. Way too much dressing. Where are the chunks of beets? read more

We've ate here many times and its the same old tired menu and incapable of serving hot food, its always luke warm. I don't recommend eating at this establishment. read more

First time at Pinnacle Grill, met some friends there for an early dinner. Was pleasantly surprised as I hadn't been this far North in Scottsdale, beautiful area. Great atmosphere, sat outside, service was quick andnour meals were very good too. My friends had the Fush & Chips and I had the Linguini & Meatballs, nothing too complicated, however, the meals were very tasty and having a beer outside with friends with beautiful weather, was a plus. I will be back again with my wife soon to experience what else they have to offer. Again, very pleased! read more