Riza sat us and would not allow us to sit without a reservation. She made us book one on open table in front of her and the proceeded to sit us in the back corner of the restaurant. Extremely rude and unprofessional read more

How do I start.....I eat out often and don't consider myself a fussy or demanding customer, but my party of 4 had 1 way overcooked NY Strip steak (wanted M/Rare, got Medium), 1 overcooked Halibut (hard to cut with a knife), and 1 slightly overcooked NY Strip steak (wanted M/Well but got Well). The short rib dish was the only good meal in the group. The meal took about 40 min to get the main dish which was a long time. We all ordered from the 3 course menu option that included a desert. Now comes desert...3 of us wanted the cheesecake then later told they were out of cheesecake. We didn't want the other options and asked if they could substitute a desert from the regular menu in place of the cheesecake. We were told no. Our very young server should have tried to get some accommodation from his manager but did not. The 3 of us reluctantly took the Pecan Pie. 2 of us got the pie right away but the 3rd had to wait 5 minutes because it was not readily available. The whole experience was a let down throughout the meal. All 4 of us, myself being local and our friends being visitors was our first time at this place. After a let down experience, the bill came and with tip, we were over $400. I never mind paying money for a decent meal, but this was by far not worth the overpriced meal we experienced. I strongly would not recommend nor will we return to this restaurant. I do hope a manager or someone within the company reads this review. For reference, we had reservations at 6:30PM on a Friday night. I went at length to post this review because a bad meal is one thing but paying $400 for it makes it intolerable. read more

We love this restaurant and dine here often. The food is always excellent, and the servers are efficient and friendly, which makes dining here a pleasure. The only area that could be improved is the hostess station--check-in often feels disorganized, and the hostesses rarely interact with you, almost as if guests are an inconvenience. A warmer welcome and clearer communication would make the overall experience as outstanding as the food and table service. read more

We went to Roaring Fork on a whim and we were so glad we did. We didn't have a reservation (something I highly recommend having), and because of a cancellation we were able to get a table on the patio. Lucky us!!! Everything from service to cocktails, appetizers to steaks, and finally dessert...delicious! The wood grilled steaks may take a bit longer but are cooked to perfection. Everything is well portioned, flavorful, and the atmosphere is on point! read more

I was shocked that I had never seen this place because WOW I was blown away!! Gorgeous palm trees outside the restaurant and when you walk in it's dimly lit with antlers on the walls and super cool light fixtures. I loved the steak salad, there was a very generous amount of steak and it was cooked perfectly. Dessert was OUT OF THIS WORLD- I'm not a big pecan pie person but WOW it was amazing!! Key lime pie was also incredible, the red sauce on the plate was so yummy with the pie and the pie itself was already- very light and airy and I could get it again and again!! read more

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Great food tat happy hour. We usually get the Huckleberry Margarita (Frozen, delicious but recent price increases mean that it's no real bargain). I've also enjoyed their flatbread at Happy Hour. I knocked off one star because of the way they deal with overcrowding at Happy Hour. I've seen customers almost get into fights about tables. read more

Located in Portales Corporate Center. Roaring Fork is the American Old West served in a stylish but comfortable environment. The restaurant is a little dark inside at the tables with the rich woods and dim lighting. They do also offer outdoor patio dining for those pleasant Arizona nights. The food served is high quality using local ingredients wherever possible. The Mixed Green Salad was fresh and delightful, perfectly dressed with a tasty cranberry vinaigrette. The 22 oz bone-in ribeye was wood flame grilled to the perfect medium rare temperature. The meat was extremely tender and very flavorful. The sides of Mexican street corn and spinach with onions were nice accompliments to the ribeye steak. Their specialty carrot cake was the only slight disappointment. It tasted more like a drier spice cake than a traditional moist carrot cake. Service was excellent. Our server, Jake, and the service staff were friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable for decent portions. Overall, it was an absolutely wonderful dining experience and I would certainly recommend Roaring Fork for that special occasion or simply a casual fun evening out. read more

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Things have gone downhill at Roaring Fork, sad to say (written in March 2025). They no longer have their super delicious cornbread and jalapeno mini muffins (these used to be on the table, in the way other restaurants serve chips, and they were so good, we genuinely came back JUST for the mini muffins). Crazy that they eliminated the best thing they ever made, but they did sort of "replace" them with an appetizer called Skillet Cornbread. Not as good - the mini muffins were flavor bombs, and the skillet cornbread is not very memorable in comparison. Such a loss. The ambiance is stuffy and loud, with many booths located near the kitchen, so patrons feel a constant wave of heat emanating toward them (not to mention adding the clatter of the crew to the too-close voices of fellow diners). There are really no inside booths that give you a sense of privacy or noise reduction. The service is friendly and minimally competent, but they no longer take the time to note if you marked your reservation with a special note, like "birthday," etc. On to the cocktails. Every single one was served in the wrong glass! Glassware is so important to the experience and flavor of a cocktail... surprised their bar game is so poor. We ordered a Huckleberry Margarita that was much too sweet and watered down, and an "Escalade", which was too añejo-forward to be enjoyed as a margarita (especially not in a Collins glass - should have been a small sipper). No reposado margarita on the menu - odd for a restaurant that is focused on Tex-Mex. The Green Chili Pork Stew has always been a crowd pleaser, but I wish they would serve it without the thick layer of flavorless fatty cheese on top (does nothing to enhance the dish), and with corn tortillas instead of flour. The Chilean Sea Bass had good flavor and was cooked well, but at $48 market price, served over a few stalks of thick asparagus (no rice or potato), the ahi tuna or the salmon may have been a better choice. Overall, with the unfortunate quality of the cocktails, the mediocrity of the meal, and the grievous loss of the mini muffins, we won't likely return. There are so many better restaurants in Scottsdale and beyond. It's a shame because they used to be much better. read more

6 of my friends and I were at Happy Hour tonight. Busy time on April 1! Our server, Richard, did an amazing job of serving us all, creating suggestions, and making sure we were all happy! Happy Hour is a busy time but he never ceased to smile and took photos of our group. We live next door but some of our friends will be leaving soon for the season. Thanks for a wonderful time. We had the sliders, big ass burgers and chicken snacks. And wine wine! The photos are only a glimpse of the fun times and good foods! read more

Roaring Fork - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Dependable! It is one of our go to restaurants . The rotisserie chicken and the fried chicken are delicious as is the salmon and the steaks and finally, don't forget the big ass burger. It, too is always wonderful. read more

It's been more than a few years since we last dined at Roaring Forks but a missed flight connection left us in Phoenix looking to dine. Front of house was courteous and very helpful (thank you Matt). The servers were great (shout out to Burke). Steak was outstanding and the spicy tinge to the prawn cocktail sauce hit the spot. Hope to return faster than last time - thank you read more

We loved this place. Great filet. My wife had the pork tenderloin which was also good n our server was very attentive and service amazing. We had the shrimp and a wing appetizer which was amazing as well. Truffle fries, asparagus, spinach for sides. We loved this place. read more

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My husband & I have been wanting to come here for the longest time. We finally made it happen. Our service was wonderful the food was good. It was a Thursday night & not too packed during restaurant week. We opted to just try the traditional menu. My husband ordered the buttermilk fried chicken & mashed potatoes which I kept stealing bites of perfect comfort food. I ordered the duck, I'm very particular about duck & this did not disappoint! It paired perfectly with the thin, crispy, flakey Brussels sprouts. We then saw they had a huckleberry cheesecake so I had to give that a try. The cheesecake was not what I was hoping for. But to be fair I also think that's because we also ordered the pecan pie. That was the true star of the night & just couldn't compare. If had it on my own it probably would have been fine. But the pecan pie had me wanting more even the next morning I'm still thinking about it. I'm excited because at Thanksgiving they sell whole pies. So check that off your list for Thanksgiving you will not be disappointed I promise! The slices are small so I do recommend not sharing just get your own slice. Don't judge me just enjoy ;) I'm excited and already planning our return to try some of their famous green chili Mac & a huckleberry margaritas which I didn't realize they had till after dinner. I hope you check it out & enjoy it as much as we did. read more

Stayed out in Mesa area for a golf trip and one of our guys saw this online so we went. Killer drinks. Decent prices too compared to where I'm from. Wings were really good, tender and awesome flavor. We also split the guacamole and I'm not a big guac guy but this was on point. I ate the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin over poblano grits and was very satisfied. Grits were done right. Meat was a bit over medium which is how done I like mine and then doubled down on pork flavor with the bacon. Would def go again if I lived here or am ever back read more

My wife and I came last night to celebrate my birthday, and unfortunately my experience was not a good one. Which is a real shame because we love this restaurant. Our reservation was at 7:45, and we were stated without issue next to the kitchen serving area. After a few minutes of looking at the menu we decided on 2 glasses of wine, along with the guacamole for an app, green chili pork and ribeye for entrees, and a side of the beets. Our waitress seemed very disassociated with our table as her taking our order was essentially the only time we saw her. Not only that, but my steak was extremely tough and fatty, and I was not given a steak knife so I was trying to hack away at this with a butter knife! I could only eat a portion of it. The beets were amazing, and so was the green chili pork. At the end, we waited for our waitress to ask us how we liked the meal, did we want dessert? But nothing, we watched her have a long conversation with the table behind us, and that table even received their food before we had to ask someone for a check. When we did get the check, it did not come with a customer copy OR a merchant copy, so we had nowhere to sign or leave a tip. They also never cleaned the table until we got up. We went to the front to talk about this, and the staff there was more than apologetic, giving us a discount, offering to get us dessert for my birthday and even getting me a little 'squish present'. I really hope to come back in the future as I love this restaurant, but last night was not the experience I was hoping for. read more

Roaring Fork - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This is an amazing place for out-of-towners or locals. The food is always top-notch and the service couldn't be better. The SW decor is nice, but not overdone. We had everything from the Big-Ass Burger to the skillet cornbread and chicken bites. I had the Salmon on a Plank and it was amazing! Moist, flavorful and a very generous portion. The 4 stalks of under cooked asparagus was a waste, but not an issue. M Our server Austin was very good. Keep up the good work Fork! read more

Roaring Fork - Salmon - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

RF was a fancy option. The food & service was excellent. But the place was very dark and prices were way too high. Restroom very clean but I don't think they manage it because you walk (exaggerating) a quarter mile to get there. Seems like they had to seat us near the fireplace even to see what we were eating. I ordered fish tacos which were simply small 3 fried fish tacos, nothing special. I could've saved half the price for better fish tacos with beans & beer at a Rubio's and been more satisfied. read more

Roaring Fork - Fish tacos were good but too pricey - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Busy place but we managed to get a spot 'outside' with a reservation. Their patio is quite enclosed at night with a roaring fireplace, so no worries abut being cold. Our server was awesome. She was helpful with menu ideas as this was our first visit. I chose the pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon. It was so good. I loved the corn topping it was as served with. So good. Even the bacon was crispy which often is not the case with bacon wrapped meals. Husband had the filet mignon. It was cooked perfectly. It's served a la carte so we also ordered a side of garlic mashed potatoes. They were creamy and tasty. I liked their dessert menu that had the headings Forked and Forkless options. We were too full for either. Really great meal and experience! read more

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Quality food, great service, welcoming atmosphere! Excellent happy hour! Always a pleasure to spend time there read more

Though we had a reservation, it took a long time to be seated. Hostess didn't seem happy. Came here for my birthday. Our server was kind and the burger was good. Lobster wasn't impressive and shrimp cocktail wasn't good. read more

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the food was mediocre at best. My husband's big ass burger was well done even though he ordered it medium rare. I had Halibut which the waiter said was fresh. It was tough and fresh frozen,Came with 2 thin Asparagus spears for $42. First time here and last. Plenty of restaurants on the Scottsdale Rd corridor with better food read more

Was in town for the super bowl and came here for dinner one night. The salmon was soooo good. I love salmon and this place did not disappoint. The ambiance is nice. Good wine. Service was also nice. We were a party of 5. We got a bunch of appetizers to share and everything was delicious. The place was very busy. You do need to have reservations, which we had. read more

Roaring Fork - Cedar Planked Salmon - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Amazing food and great service! Still a gem in AZ. Make reservations because HH is hard to get into and the food is so good!

Ambiance lovely. Food excellent but such large serving are impossible for me to consume (taking food home not my choice) SO, will share an entree next time. Steak salad was fabulous. Husband's bad ass burger with blue cheese crumbles noteworthy. read more

Roaring Fork is a classic American restaurant located in a business center - which means lots of parking!! My fiancé and I came during restaurant week (so sorry for the late review) and we loved our experience. We had made reservations through open table and were seated immediately. And the food was delicious. We both got different salads and enjoyed them both. We then of course wanted the filet mignon as our entree. The filet was cooked perfectly to our specifications and the mashed potatoes were creamy and paired so well with the meat. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate torte. It was delicious but nothing can beat the pecan pie that my fiancé had ordered (and unfortunately not pictured). I'm always a lover of chocolate but that pecan pie really made me question my decision. If you decide to come to this restaurant, definitely save some room for the pecan pie!! read more

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Spent a late birthday dinner at Roaring Fork a few weeks back. I'm always skeptical about restaurants attached to "other things" - like office buildings. Don't let this dissuade you. It is a lovely restaurant with a great patio that is temperature controlled year round. Everything we had was great. But what absolutely knocked my socks off and has given me fever dreams since is the pot of green pork chili with warm tortillas. We have a great server too who made me and my friend whose birthday were in the immediate past were celebrated with complimentary dessert. Its a must visit spot. read more

A friend and I went for happy hour. I would suggest getting there early if you want a spot at the bar. Derek and Christine ate a great team behind the bar. Attentive and friendly. We started off with chips and guacamole while enjoying cocktails. Happy hour cocktails are only about $10/cocktails and house wine is only $6/glass I had the boneless buttermilk chicken with mashed potatoes, it was huge and have lunch for the next day. Patrons due tend to skew on the older side. Looking forward to the next time. read more

Roaring Fork - Boneless Buttermilk - Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Happy hour is great, elderly are there lined up at 4pm lined up. They treat getting a table like an Olympic event. Great deals and the burger specifically is great. Big and tasty with plenty of of fries. read more

Went here a couple of weeks ago. The restaurant is right in Old Town Scottsdale with tons of parking, although we walked there from the hotel. Absolutely beautiful place inside with a nice patio. Wife had an expresso martini (or two) and I had some great Bordeaux (two or three). She had planked salmon with grilled asparagus, and I had a giant NY steak (like I needed it) which I couldn't finish served with some grilled veggies. What a great atmosphere and fantastic service!! Would go back in a heartbeat. You should try this place if in the area. read more

The boneless fried chicken awesome Seating pleasant And finish it off with Crème brûlée Marvelous read more

I ate there twice in a 3 day trip!!!! That's how good this place is. Great atmosphere and great service. I and the people in my party tried a number of things and they were all top notch delicious. I would highly recommend and I will eat there the next time I am there, if not twice!!! read more

Great food, ambience and service. The wings and drinks were super tasty. Parking was a bit tricky and the service was speedy. read more

Good? Yes. Worth the price? Not really. The service here is okay, the food is pretty good, the atmosphere is great, the price is too high. This place is fine for a date night or just a night out but you can do better. read more

Our waiter, Kelsey, served our party of 11 with wonderfully great service. She was charming, prompt, knowledgeable, and very sweet! The food was tremendous, everything came out exactly as it should have. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. Prices were fair for the area And we couldn't be happier! Kelsey was just a joy. We shall return! read more

My husband and I visited Roaring Fork during Arizona Restaurant Week. We made reservations before the week using OpenTable. I'm glad I made the reservation, and the restaurant was busy. Our table was ready when we arrived 10 minutes early. If coming to Roaring Fork for a special occasions, even a date night, I would recommend asking for a table away from the kitchen. Our table was adjacent to the pass through window. There was a lot of activity there throughout our meal. As the servers were in a constant buzz of activity, it made it hard to relax through our meal. Our server did check on us often. I ordered my steak medium rare. What I received was closer to rare. (See pictures.) While I do not order steak often, for the most part, restaurants tend to overcook steaks. It was surprising to receive a steak underdone. The filet had great flavor. Protien came with three spears of asparagus, and a serving of mashed potatoes. Mixed green salad was sweet. Lettuce was tender. My husband ordered the duck. He found the green chili mac and cheese that the duck was served with to be mildly spicy. Our meals were finished with the chocolate chili torte and the berry cheesecake. Torte had deep, rich flavors. Cheesecake was rich and creamy. The cheesecake was our favorite part of the meal. Decor at Roaring Fork is that of a southwestern steakhouse. Even though the restaurant is housed in an office building, once inside, dinners are immediately transported away from an office setting. Away from the windows, the restaurant has a darker, more romantic feel. The front patio is bright, sunny, and still has an office building feel. The back patio is shaded in the late afternoon to evening, and has a more casual and modern feel. We visited on a Sunday. There was ample parking. Spaces around the back of the building were shaded in the evening. read more

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guess I should have had a burger and fries, that seems to drive many of the reviews. I arrived at the Scottsdale location at 5 pm, the bar was slammed but the dining area was just getting going. I was seated by the pass shelf where the food is picked up. There was a manager expediting tickets and while I know he saw me, as did several others picking up food, after 5 minutes of not being greeted other than a busser dropping me a water I finally had to ask if there was a waiter for this station. They got one, nice guy, and I inquired as to which he'd recommend, the Duroc Pork Chop or Shrimp n Grits. He spoke highly of the shrimp so that's what I went with. Wrong, I should know better to order that at anyplace that isn't Cajun. Aside from the fact it was bland, it was just barely warm. It appears a slice of cheese is put on top of the grits and under the egg. It was not melted, pretty sad. I was starving and the waiter didn't come back by to check so I ate it. I saw another server bringing what looked to be the same dish back to the line to be warmed, I inquired if it was the shrimp n grits and she confirmed and then told my waiter about mine. He did comp it. The salad was slightly wilted and average at best. I was very excited about Huckleberry cheesecake and the server assured me they fly in a frozen Huckleberry puree just for this. That said I assumed it would be incorporated into the cheesecake as is done anywhere in Montana, if it was you couldn't tell. There was a bit of drizzle but again not enough to impart any flavor. The cup of coffee ordered with it never came. Neither did a manager. I eat out a lot, this is the longest review I've ever written. I see many have had a great experience, I'm glad. That was not mine. So many amazing restaurants in the valley and I'm only here for three nights, bummed that one of the dinners was such a disappointment. I ate at The Henry last night, it was a great meal with exceptional service. I ended up at Sweet Republic tonight for an ice cream after the disappointing cheesecake, worth stopping by as well. Grabbed a coffee at Circle K, rant over. read more

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We arrived after a long sightseeing and road trip day. 12 hours is enough, right??? We were among the last seated for the evening, but were never made to feel like we should hurry. Val was excellent as our server. The food was tremendous, green chili pork app is usually enough to savor, but the ribeye that came later??? Wow! I'm quite particular when it comes to steak and usually won't order one except at a Morton's or Ruth's Chris. This one was spectacular and perfectly cooked. I couldn't have had a better experience . Thank you, Val, for making my wife, in laws and me feel welcome. read more

Roaring Fork - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This place was just ok. Food was fine. Service was decent. Everything was overpriced.

Didn't really know much about Roaring Fork so we tried it. Restaurant, service and food was fantastic. Will definitely be back.

Soooooo good! This place has really improved and thrived! We absolutely had the best meal. Everything was delicious and generous. The double pork chop, badass burger and half chicken were outstanding! Drinks are great. Ambiance is wonderful with two porches outside and a cozy dining area inside. Staff were wonderful. First come first serve at the busy happy bar. All in all a great experience! read more

Roaring Fork - Hubby ordered Rotisserie Chicken Flat Bread, chicken wings and Queso Con Puerco. - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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