Went to The Rooster to meet friends and celebrate a birthday, and it was a great spot for the…read moreoccasion. The Rooster has an upscale dive bar feel with a welcoming vibe and eclectic décor that makes it feel both fun and comfortable. I was told I had to try the frozen espresso martini, and it did not disappoint. It was creamy, rich, and absolutely delicious. It was definitely like a dessert! After that, I asked what other frozen drinks were on the menu and was told about the frozen orange creamsicle with vodka. Of course, I had to try it and wow, it was fantastic! Refreshing, citrusy, and perfect for a warm day. We had already eaten lunch, so we only stopped in for drinks, but all of the food coming out of the kitchen looked great. We did order the fried pickles to share, and they were very good. We'll definitely be back to The Rooster to watch a game and enjoy another frozen espresso martini or orange creamsicle sometime soon.

We went on a Tuesday night around 6:00p. Unfortunately, we had just missed "Happy Hour" :-(, but…read morethat didn't deter us from staying because we read positive reviews on both Yelp and Google. The menu touts the place as the "Luxury Neighborhood Dive" and the atmosphere and decor screams just that. While the bar was not luxurious, the atmosphere and decor epitomized "divey". We each had a burger and fries. They were tasty and a bit larger than I expected. Bingo, which started at 7p, made the place more exciting and raucous. The atmosphere during the games increased the attractiveness of the tavern and made me want to return on different days. I can definitely see why this is a neighborhood jaunt.

Hush Public House is going to be one of your favorite restaurants. It has a warm, inviting…read moreatmosphere with dim lighting, candles, beautiful wood tables, and just the right balance of being intimate without feeling formal. It's equally perfect for a date night or a relaxed dinner with friends. Two of us ordered the "Beef Bolognese," and we were both speechless after the first bite. I've had Bolognese at some of the best Italian restaurants, yet this version is in a league of its own. I honestly don't know what Chef Dom Ruggiero does differently, but somehow the sauce has an incredibly special balanced flavor that's impossible to describe until you taste it. It's absolutely sublime. I can honestly say I'll order it every time I come back and recommend it to everyone I know. Our friend ordered the "Crispy Chicken Sandwich" and loved it. The chicken was perfectly breaded, wonderfully crispy on the outside, and incredibly juicy and tender inside. She said it was so good and so were the seasoned fries. My husband chose the "Ibérico Pork Skirt Steak," and every component of the dish worked together brilliantly. The pork was unbelievably tender, and it was served with Japanese sweet potatoes, apples, cashews, sesame seeds, cabbage, and miso. Every ingredient complemented the others beautifully and rested on an outstanding creamy base. It was one of those dishes where each bite makes you tell everyone at the table that they have to taste it. The service was just as impressive as the food--friendly, attentive, and welcoming (from the hostess to the server). Hush Public House has mastered that rare combination of exceptional food, outstanding service, and an atmosphere that's warm and comfortable either at the bar or table. If you haven't been yet, go! It's one of my favorite restaurants in the Valley.

Since moving to Scottsdale, I've had several people tell me I need to try Hush Public House. People…read moreof all kinds - men, women, wealthy, not so wealthy, foodies and normal folks like me. And I finally did. And it was great. Friend of mine welcomed me to town and suggested we meet at HPH for dinner. It was a weeknight but we had reservations, so there was no wait. I don't know that we would have gotten in otherwise, as it was 7:00pm and packed. Service was great but not obtrusive. We ordered a bottle of wine (I mistakenly thought it was 1/2 price wine night but it turns out I can't read my calendar) but it wasn't too expensive, and was a nice start for a meal with a friend I haven't seen in 30 years. We both ordered the Duck Fried Rice - me because it's what everyone told me I needed to do and he ordered it because he's had it several times and loves it. And I love it too now after my first taste. Of note, the portion size isn't huge. I was honestly hungry later in the evening, but otherwise it was the perfect dish. The restaurant is small, and in a strip mall with a tiny sign that is easy to miss. It's nice inside, and I wasn't crowded but there aren't many tables. A bit expensive for the portion size, but it was fantastic and worth it. Highly recommend.

Was our 5th trip over the last 6 months and it's 6 for 6 in service - food and atmosphere…read more Such a great place! Chicken Honey Deviled eggs are amazing!

A friend suggested this place for an early dinner recently before having to head downtown for an…read moreevent. After looking over the menu, we decided to order the truffle fries off the happy hour menu to share, and for our main entrees we ordered the wild blackened grilled salmon and the wagyu burger. The fries were crispy and seasoned well. The grilled salmon entree portion size was reasonable for the price. The fish itself tasted fine and wasn't dry. However, the spinach quinoa that came with it was way too salty. Overall, the service was nice but could have been more attentive. The décor of this place is more on the rustic modern side; with a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating.

Food was delicious and service was great! I would definitely recommend the ceviche and the sliders.read more

Thunderbird Tavern is a smaller spot, but it is well-kept and has a welcoming atmosphere. The…read moreservice was friendly and attentive. The beer and cocktail selection is exactly what you'd expect from this type of neighborhood tavern. The menu had a surprisingly wide variety of food options. I only stopped in for a beverage this time, so I didn't get a chance to try the food, but the options looked good and I'm looking forward to coming back to give them a try. Overall, it's a nice local spot with a comfortable vibe, good service, and plenty of potential for a future visit.

Awesome people work here! Wonderful experience! Not only was the food and service excellent, but…read morethe staff went above and beyond to help me with an unexpected situation while I was there. They were incredibly kind, patient, and helpful, and truly made a stressful moment so much easier. It's rare to find that level of genuine customer care. I'm very grateful and would absolutely recommend this restaurant!

Oh my goodness the food here is great! We had a few types of their burgers with all the different…read moretypes of fries and onion rings. Everything was so good all of us devoured it. The staff was so friendly and attentive. The bar was busy and the bartender was making a lot of fun drinks. We came with the whole family and felt welcome. Price was affordable as well.

Absolutely amazing do not let the portion sizes for you. They look small, but the bowls are deep. I…read moream absolutely stuffed. I started with a blueberry mule mocktail and it was perfection and then I had the small side salad made with carrots, cucumbers, and spring mix and lemon vinaigrette, and it was my favorite I've ever had and then I finished with the Bolognese that has a cream sauce that is to die for. Best Bolognese in town in my opinion. The staff was more than accommodating. I showed up in my work attire, definitely not dressed for this restaurant and from the hostess all the way to my server and bartender and everyone treated me with the upmost respect. They moved me to a better table, and for the inconvenience gave me another mocktail. This is absolutely my favorite absolutely 100% amazing. How anybody wouldn't like it with baffle me you have to go.

We've given this spot a few tries now and it just has not hit for us. The first time we went was…read moreactually great. We loved Mora so we decided to try its sister restaurant, the Americano. This was years ago, before the speakeasy existed. I remember we were greeted at the table with glasses of champagne. Service was impeccable, food was delicious. We had one of the best desserts of our lives. 10/10 first impression. We went back maybe a year later after the speakeasy was built in, and it seemed like all their attention went to that instead. They were out of a bunch of dishes on the menu. I remember we all got our food except for my husband and we finally had to ask the server what was going on with his dish and that's when they told us they were out of that dish he had ordered too. They offered to make something else on the house, but at this point we were all almost done with our food so he ended up with nothing. They did try to make it right, I'll give them that, but it was a weird experience. We decided to give the restaurant one last try for my mom's birthday over the weekend and it solidified our opinions on this place. First of all, it's EXPENSIVE. I get it's Scottsdale but they are trying way too hard with $80 ribeyes and $1500 bottles of wine, but not giving you anything for it. Don't get me wrong, I'll enjoy an expensive meal when I feel it's warranted. The food, service, details need to go above and beyond to justify my $500+ tab. That's just not the case here. The server didn't do anything out of the ordinary. Didn't even offer a birthday dessert? We ordered salads before our meals and our entrees showed up two minutes later. My sister had her leftover pasta boxed up and they never brought it back. She asked about it and they said they could fire her a new one, but we were ready to go at this point. These are not issues you should be having at an upscale restaurant at this price point. After all this, we won't be returning. There are much better restaurants at lesser price points that offer amazing food with above and beyond experience. Everyone try Restaurant Progress instead!

I can't believe it took us so long to try Saint Urban! My husband and I went with our toddler on…read moreSaturday evening at 5:45. We were pleasantly surprised to find that happy hour lasted until 6 pm. We ordered a variety of dishes and truly enjoyed every single one. The kids menu is fantastic too. My son's meal came with salmon skewers, a huge serving of fries, fresh fruit and an adult sized cookie (that we had to sample for quality control). The service was incredibly friendly and attentive. While my husband really enjoyed our meal, I think this restaurant would be great for a girls dinner. Small plates, an extensive wine list, and a great patio. We'll be back for sure!

I like the elegant ambience of this beautiful restaurant but unfortunately the food was a miss for…read moreme. The salmon salt block sashimi presentation was cool but the slices were too thin and salty. The salmon sweet sesame rice bowl was too sweet for me and the portion size was small. The tacos topped which kimchee was so so. I did like the tempura green beans but didn't care for the aioli. I also ordered a dirty martini mini tiny and it was mini! Service was ok and could've been more friendly.

This was our first time at Bar19, as we came to see a friend's band play. It's tucked inside…read morePutting World... a really cool spot where you can take a putting lesson, work with a coach, or just kick back with live music and great food. We took advantage of their daily happy hour and tried the bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers (super spicy but delicious), Coconut Bang Shrimp, truffle fries, tots, and wings... everything was so good! The service was great, and the live music made the night. Definitely worth checking out... I had no idea this place even existed!

Had a great experience at putting world/ bar 19! Food was very good, not even in the category of…read morebar food. Drinks were well crafted and balanced. This will be a great place to hang out in the summer for food, drinks and golf fun!

MATT IS THE MOST AMAZING SERVER! Always super positive and…read moregives a great experience. Highly recommend requesting him as a server.

My family and I were visiting Arizona from Florida and decided to check out Culinary Dropout after…read morehearing so many great things about it. From the moment we arrived, Nicole made our experience exceptional. Her attention to detail, genuine friendliness, and the way she interacted with both us and our children were truly phenomenal. She anticipated our needs, made us feel welcomed, and provided the kind of customer service that is becoming increasingly rare. Working in the hospitality industry myself, I don't often come across someone who exemplifies outstanding customer service the way Nicole does. She is a true asset to Culinary Dropout, and her professionalism and warmth made our visit one to remember. Nicole, thank you for making our family feel so welcome. We truly appreciate the wonderful experience, and the next time we're back in Scottsdale, we'll definitely be coming back to see you!

Friendly service and delicious food! The ribs and shrimp were perfectly cooked, and the sauces were…read moreincredible. Can't wait to come back!

My husband and I went to dinner at Fire at Will last night and were somewhat disappointed with the…read moreexperience. We had 6:30 reservations and were seated promptly, but because the restaurant itself is more on the smaller side, we were between two different tables, and it was extremely hard to hear each other with how close the tables were. If you are someone who doesn't mind this atmosphere, it's a great spot, but it is very challenging to hear when you're sitting across the table from someone and you've got other couples/ groups to the right and left of you. The wait staff were awesome and the service was great; we were not overly impressed with the food (no substitutions for certain items based on allergies so be aware). We had the bacon wrapped dates (good), Cesar salad (fresh but had a very tangy lemon flavor) and the beef bolognese ( we really wanted to like this, and the sauce that itself was good, but as the noodles were very al dente and more of a protein wheat based pasta flavor). We are glad we tried it (thanks Mrazsports!) but would not make it a rotational restaurant.