I Loved everything about this place! From the ambiance to the service, we had a lovely meal from…read morestart to finish. We came here for a celebratory dinner after a warm day round of golf - started with the trio of dips and beer for the guys/wine for the gals. We also shared a couple of salads and the eggplant meatball dish (vegetarian) appetizer (my favorite!) I didn't try the meat entrees but my friends enjoyed them. Let's just say there were no leftovers from those dishes. I had the halibut special and loved every bite. The pasta dish was delectable and generous in portion size. That was the only item that was brought home as leftovers. We finished the meal with the ice cream dessert and were pleasantly satiated (maybe even overly stuffed) as we walked back to the car. The parking lot adjacent to the restaurant has plenty of spaces all around and the area is landscaped beautifully. We spent time admiring the flora and fauna as well as the gorgeous view of the moon on our way to the car. This was a truly memorable experience and I highly recommend it!

They have a three course lunch selection for $33. I highly recommend it there! The portion sizes…read moreare generous. I love the ambience: very soothing and relaxing. There is smooth jazz playing lightly in the background. The decor is old country Italian mixed contemporary lines. The patio is wonderful. There is a lot of shade and mister fans so you're not getting drenched by them. We started with the bruschetta appetizer, you choose three of the four options. We had the 1) fig and prosciutto, 2) traditional tomato, and 3) tuna. All of them were great. The tuna bruschetta is very light. The tomato was very good in comparison to other traditional bruschetta I've had. The prosciutto and fig was wonderfully sweet. Their tomato soup perfectly thick topped with housemaid croutons, and basil. For entree, we had the Cacio de Pepe (vegetarian), Pasta Alla Norma (vegetarian), and the All of them were very good.

A nice, fast, casual restaurant serving super fresh seafood, with lots of options for preparation,…read moreetc. You order your food at the counter, and then go sit at one of about a dozen inside tables, as well as patio options when it's cool enough to do so. Food is served quickly portions are decent sized, not too expensive. My dining companion, I both ordered different versions of shrimp dishes, and we both enjoyed our food.

Came here recently for lunch and we were greeted warmly upon entry…read more This was our first time here, and it was a little disorienting on figuring out which counter to place our order at after looking over the menu. We decided to order a cup of clam chowder each to start off with and for our main entrees, we ordered a cold lobster roll and a shrimp po boy. The chowder was a bit disappointing for our preferences. However, both the lobster roll and the shrimp po boy were fantastic in both taste and quality! The lobster roll looked smaller than others I've had before but it was absolutely STUFFED with sizable chunks of lobster meat. I would definitely come back for another one in the future. What I really appreciated about this place was that for a fast-casual dining experience, the service was very friendly and attentive from start to finish. Even though this establishment is considered fast-casual dining the vibe inside didn't feel like it based on the décor and cleanliness. Not only do they have plenty of indoor seating options, but they also have a sizable outdoor patio.

My husband & I visited during Restaurant Week. Although they had a great selection, we decided to…read moreorder 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!

Pescada is a newer seafood restaurant in North Scottsdale that gives off a Mediterranean seafood…read morevibe 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!

Our server, Johann, was terrific in providing excellent service. We have always had an outstanding…read moreexperience every time we have been to Buck & Rider. There are so many reasons for us always wanting to come back, from having a very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere, to receiving the very best in service, and having an excellent selection and variety of delightful foods to choose from. So as a final note to leave you with at this point is, Bon Appetit!

We've been going to B&R for over 5 years and we absolutely love it! The only reason I'm rating it 4…read morestars is because they got rid of my go-to favorite cocktail - the Bobby Love. All of the patrons loved that drink and we are hoping you bring it back!

I met a friend today for breakfast and we celebrated my birthday. The food, service and ambiance…read morewere all great! I've been here before but today was extra special and welcoming. I highly recommend.

The Food is exceptional always has been. The service varies from year to year. Sometime service is…read moreon par with the exceptional menu sometimes the service is like your at Denny's rushed and ignored and it takes for ever to bus the tables and it get your order. We all know this is an extension of management and their decisions on who they hire. In conclusion 1. Exceptional Food 2. Service varies from year to year. I'm service oriented as well as expecting great food from a place in DC Ranch.

If you're anywhere near DC Ranch and not going to Elvira's, you're doing it wrong…read more We grabbed a table out on the patio, and it was one of those perfect Arizona setups, great weather, relaxed vibe, and just the right amount of energy without feeling chaotic. Inside, the decor absolutely steals the show. It's vibrant, detailed, and feels authentic without trying too hard, every corner looks intentional and elevated. Now the food... next level. The guacamole was ridiculously fresh and packed with flavor, easily some of the best I've had. And the mole? Unreal. Rich, complex, and perfectly balanced, the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after you leave. Top-tier experience all around, from atmosphere to execution. Elvira's isn't just a meal, it's a full vibe.

I am sad to leave this review but since this was our second experience here, (the first time was…read moreshortly after they opened). We did not have a great experience either time. We figured by now, the kinks would be worked out but unfortunately this experience was worse than our first visit. Let's start with the positive. The restaurant is absolutely stunning. The first time we sat upstairs and the vibe was amazing. Unfortunately, they said they could only seat us outside (although I saw many tables inside remain open during our dining experience). The outside was fine. They had a nice fire and the weather was just right. Chase was our waiter and he was patient and attentive. We ordered the guacamole (without cotija cheese) to start. It was so offensively salty (like someone dumped a bucket of salt in it) that all 4 of us agreed that it was inedible. I asked Chase if they could make us a fresh batch. He said he would send another order out. This time it came covered in the cotija cheese and was twice as salty as the first batch. That was taken away and we asked to try the street corn. What we received was a bowl of cold corn mixed in too much mayo and sprinkled in tajin. We didn't complain, we just didn't eat it. I did question Chase as to why they couldn't make us some fresh guacamole that wasn't overly salted and he said that they could, but it would take 25 minutes due to the fact that one big batch was made in the AM. What?! Shocking considering this place markets and prices itself as high end dining with freshly made food. I've made guacamole a hundred times and it's never taken more than a few minutes. I'm so surprised that the kitchen didn't want to make it right and served us the exact same thing we ordered plus the cheese we didn't want. For our entrees, we had the flank steak, the shrimp, chicken enchiladas and surf and turf. My shrimp was inedible. It was so incredibly salty (the theme of the restaurant) and not cooked properly. The inside was mushy and raw. My husband loved his steak and our friend enjoyed his surf & turf ($115). Our other friend liked her enchiladas but did feel like they were overly salty. We enjoyed our spicy margaritas and then on the next round, we asked for the pineapple infused margaritas. I asked for them to leave the syrup out of mine as I prefer my drinks less sweet. Another server brought them and I asked which one was the less sweet one. He said, "I don't know" and then bailed. Our jaws dropped. They were both syrupy so we let Chase know. He brought me one back that was better and made the way I asked for it to be made. We live down the street and have been to every restaurant in Market Street and surrounding areas and honestly, this would be at the bottom of our list and we won't be back.

I go here at least once a month for my grilled mahi platter! I get the blackened fish, but I…read morealways tell them to add the butter on top to keep it moist. Sometimes they overcook the fish so be sure to ask them to keep it moist. Tonight was excellent and it came out piping hot and perfect! The rice was nice and hot and had a perfect chewy texture - done just right. The fries never fail! They taste just like McDonald's fries; it's a true compliment not an insult!!! Aside from the food, I absolutely love the service! Every one of the staff is always, always friendly! They pay attention. They ask you if you need anything. They seem to care about what you think and how you like the food. Really great group of workers; management does a great job!

I've been going to "coconuts" now called Maui Fish House about 2 times a week for about 3 years…read more It was always HOT FRESH and felt very CLEAN. Clean eating that is. I gave it one last chance yesterday a total of 3 times in a row of barely warm food, fishy fish where I almost couldn't swallow and once I left a few hours later, my tummy was upside down. I was so grossed out all night. I will NEVER go back. It was almost cold old and fishy tasting which was so gross. Not one person was the same worker as before. So the "name change" shows me EVERYTHING changed. YUCK I would rather stay hungry than give them another chance unfortunately. And again i gave them 3 chances as I loved that place and they failed every time. Goodbye to that quick fresh fast and clean option for meals! Coconuts you will be missed !

We wanted a lite dinner. We were so happy to find this gem. The food is fresh, delicious and…read moreflavorful. The service was so genuine and sincere. We were visited at the table just often enough. We can't wait to dine here again but next time we will come ready for a full dining feast. We loved the warm decor and the music was perfect. We ordered the cheese and charcuterie appetizer. It had 3 types of cheese, two types of cured meat, olive's, jam, Marcona almonds, pickles, roasted garlic and more. Accompanied with delicious toasted bread. We also had the shrimp scampi that was in a wonderful sauce with lovely shrimp basking in my dish. The side dish of a parm and greiere cheese bread was devine. We had to try the apple crumble with vanilla ice cream.... And we loved it. Even the coffee tasted special. Yummy yummy Fabulous dining experience and evening! Thank you Modern Corner Grill. Aldi was a wonderful server and true gentleman

Ambiance is okay. Service was great - if anything, maybe a few too many check-in stops at the…read moretable. It was hard to keep a flow of conversation going. Where things really took a turn was the food. I was so hoping I found a new staple in our walkable restaurants list but the food was mostly disappointing. We liked our fairly standard French onion soup and Caesar salad. The shrimp cocktail were not good at all. Shrimp was tough and mealy. They marinate them with a bunch of herbs. Maybe that caused the unpleasant texture? On top of that, I did not like the herbs used in the marinade. Good shrimp cocktail stands on its own! I should also add that these were $7/each. A week later I had the most amazing shrimp cocktail - tender and sweet and almost double the size for $4/each. I don't mind paying $7. I've paid $13 each for good shrimp cocktail. Just a lot of money to spend on something so disappointing. Our sea bass was also tough. Flavor was okay. The piece was fairly thin - possibly why it was overcooked? For those who love sea bass, I suggest checking it out at SumoMaya or Dominick's. Can't be beat! Sadly, I don't think we'll be back. Too many other excellent options nearby.

I recently stopped by Hot 'N Juicy Crawfish, and it was a pretty great experience overall. The vibe…read moreis casual, and the staff were super chill and friendly, which made the whole thing feel relaxed. I went for the crawfish boil, and it was really tasty. The seasoning had a nice kick without being overwhelming, and the crawfish were fresh and well-cooked. They also gave me a good amount of food for the price. I wasn't expecting to be blown away, but it turned out to be a solid meal. Definitely a fun spot if you're in the mood for seafood, and I'll probably be back next time I'm craving crawfish.

Messy and delish! Great food experience. Food comes in a bag. A bib, gloves, butter and…read moreseasoning. Takes it to the next level!

We love to try variety of restaurants. Today we decided to go to Thompson 105 for their happy hour…read more What a great variety of food and drinks to choose from and the happy hour sitting is not restricted to bar area as in most other restaurants... The hostess greeted us right away, we were seated on the patio - gorgeous view. Our server was wonderful - attentive, courteous, provided suggestions without upselling. We ordered italicus spritz & margarita - light and pleasant summery drinks. For a meal, we shared deviled eggs, sonoran chicken lettuce wraps, sliders with fries and Thompson bolognese. Everything came out pretty fast - it was fresh and delicious, generous portions too. Of course we had to try dessert - we had spiced carrot cake with espresso. Cake was very good and espresso was great & strong! We'll definitely go back to try other items on the menu.

I made a reservation at this long-ago bookmarked restaurant to celebrate our twins 21st birthdays…read more I am so pleased they are finally old enough we can dine at restaurants I want to try (instead of only those serving kid food). Our Open Table reservation was for inside seating, but the restaurant was packed and we were seated on the misted patio at a high top for four. A spinning device was placed on our table lamp to deter flying pests. It was warm on the patio but fully shaded, with an occasional drifting cool breeze from the open doors of the dining room. The view of the McDowell Mountains is gorgeous from the patio. Our server was a quiet young man who was training another new server. Drink orders were placed, waters delivered all around. Appetizers ordered and meal orders placed at the same time were timed appropriately for our entree to arrive after a pause. We ordered from the happy hour menu a Dos XX draft lager and a house red sangria to go with the spinach artichoke dip and tortilla chips. The sangria was lovely, a tart red on top then sweeter, with brandy perhaps ,when mixed from the bottom. Several slices of citrus filled the glass. Beer was cold and a full pint. For $16 the spinach artichoke dip is a pricey appetizer at happy hour. It comes in a little cast iron skillet with oil all around the edge of the bubbling cheesy dip. Is truly thought they had overheated it, but the center was still creamy, the cheese unbroken. The tortilla chips were so light and crispy I had to inquire with the server if they were truly all corn or a blend. All corn! This was the most flavorful and delicious version of this dip I have experienced in any restaurant, and I do order it frequently. My only complaint was the spinach is too stringy and should be lightly chopped before adding to the dip. For my entree, I ordered the happy hour chicken lettuce wraps $10. They were pre-assembled portions of spicy dark chicken with corn and hot sauce. The lettuce cups were small but held up to the fillings. The chicken was one dimentional in flavor, just hot sauce and nothing else. I won't order this again, what a shame and a missed opportunity for a spectacular dish. One son had the 105 burger , a house double smash burger with waffle fries. He enjoyed the burger a lot, planning to save half then eating it all anyway. The garlic aoli was his favorite thing. He pronounced the waffle fries too crunchy. Almost like kettle chips, they lacked the tender insides he prefers in a waffle cut potato. Husband agreed. He had the same fries with his absolutely amazing French dip sandwich with prime rib. Especially awesome was the horseradish sauce and the dip which clearly had meat broth not just bouillon. Nice job! I got to eat about a quarter of it when he couldn't finish and yummers! I should add, our server made husband's beer $3 because they have a $19 burger and beer special (and son had a burger with no beer). This was very kind and honest! Other son ordered the short rib rustica pasta. This was a very filling dish. He enjoyed the meat sauce, it was very rich and tender. The house made rigatoni was broken, flattened and cooked too soft for his liking. Nonetheless it was all gone in a flash. When I suggested dessert, neither boy was really interested but I insisted because of the celebratory nature of our meal together. The wait staff brought our two desserts with four spoons and two candles in honor of the boys birthdays. The neighboring tables joined us in singing to our kids when the servers left. It was sweet. And so we're the desserts! A brownie sundae with dulce de leche ice cream vanished quickly. The boys were amused by the potato chip garnish. The seasonal ricotta cheesecake was also a dulce de leche flavor and it was fabulous. Dense, rich and smooth, I ate more than my share of this decadent wedge of heaven. Accompanying strawberries and blueberries were appreciated as a nod to healthier choices. The birthday desserts were both comped, very generous and thank you to the manager! When the bill arrived, we tried to pay using the QR code but the receipt is only for joining their e club. Server brought a kiosk and we paid on the spot. All very efficient.