I'll admit it, I'm a self confessed foodie, so when I heard Starfish had finally opened in Scottsdale after making a name for itself in California, I had high expectations. Somehow, they still exceeded them. It honestly felt flawless from start to finish, like they've been part of the Scottsdale dining scene for years already. The staff was one of the standout parts of the experience. Friendly, knowledgeable, and constantly anticipating every need before we even had to ask. That level of hospitality is rare, especially for a brand new opening. Food wise, everything impressed, but the edamame and the lobster macadamia roll were absolute standouts. Fresh, flavorful, beautifully presented, exactly the kind of dishes you keep thinking about afterward. Oh and real crab wontons... stellar As a parent, I also have to mention the kids menu because you can immediately tell a mom had a hand in creating it. It wasn't the typical boring kid food lineup. It was thoughtful, elevated without being complicated, and filled with things kids will actually want to eat. And whatever you do, save room for dessert. The mango pudding was phenomenal, light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. But the banana wrapped in filo dough was completely out of this world. Crispy, warm, sweet perfection. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming very well designed Scottsdale has no shortage of restaurants, but Starfish already feels like a place that belongs here. If this is how they're starting, I can only imagine how good they'll get from here. read more

Me and my friend were biking in the area and had to stop for water, they were so kind and immediately gave us ice cold fresh water! Thank you, starfish Grill! read more

We dined there for my friends birthday celebration last night! We had The lobster roll, pan fried dumplings, curry and mussels, flourless chocolate cake and more! All delicious! Service was great, managers came by! Love This place read more

When a friend suggested Starfish for our monthly girls dinner, it was a unanimous "yes" from all! We were excited to try something new, the location was convenient, and the reviews at the time sounded promising. We made a reservation for 6pm on a Tuesday evening and even though the majority of our party was there right on time, we had to wait a good 20+ minutes to get seated. The manager did comp our appetizers as a result of the wait, which was a nice gesture, but I could already tell that our server wasn't super pleased to be assigned to our table based on her attitude. We started with a mint thai chicken roll, edamame, and eggplant as our appetizers. They were all just okay in my opinion. The mint thai chicken roll was a bit watery as if it had been prepared ahead of time and sat in the refrigerator, the edamame and eggplant were both super saucy. Needless to say, we didn't even eat them all. For entrees, I shared the black cod and a sunshine roll with one of my friends, and others at the table ordered the halibut, the steak, a noodle dish and some sides of both plain white and coconut rice. A couple of women in the group also had drinks (the lychee martini and a glass of wine). I did enjoy the black cod and the coconut rice and the folks that had the steak and the halibut enjoyed those as well but nothing was incredible. I don't think I'll be rushing back after this experience. Sorry Starfish! read more

Starfish - Mint Thai chicken roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS Starfish Scottsdale 8390 E Via de Ventura Scottsdale 85258 This is a relatively new restaurant here, and is part of a chain in California. I and 2 companions came for dinner during Restaurant Week. We arrived at 5 and were seated immediately. The noise level was so high that we found ourselves shouting at each other and had to ask the server to repeat himself over and over again. We started out with virgin cocktails - Companion #1 a cranberry margarita, Companion #2 a butterfly samba, and for myself, a strawberry margarita. Companion #2 found the butterfly samba devoid of flavor and sent it back in exchange for a diet coke. Because we were a party of 3 our server would only allow 2 of us to order off the Restaurant Week menu. Our third person was required to order a la carte. Our third person ordered steamed pork dumplings, crab california roll, and a shrimp tempura roll. This companion noted that the rice in the rolls was not properly cooked and left a number of servings of the rolls on the plate uneaten. Companion #2 had pan fried pork dumplings, and steak fried rice. The dumplings were cooked properly but had little flavor and the steak fried rice had 2 thin slivers of over cooked steak and was totally without flavor. For myself, I had drunken noodles and bahn mi sliders. The noodles had a strange flavor that was off putting and the bahn mi was well made and had good taste. I ordered a second virgin strawberry margarita, which tasted totally different than the first one I had. For dessert, Companion #3 ordered the chocolate chip bread pudding. Because a fork could not be inserted into the pudding it was left mostly untouched. Companion #2 had a ball of vanilla ice cream, and I ordered green tea gelato that was much more like poorly made ice cream than an true gelato. Our waiter somehow made a "mistake" on the bill and originally asked for $218.00, but when I inquired about it the bill magically reduced to $165.00. This restaurant is in need of some serious help if it is to survive. The bartender needs to be consistent with the drinks, and the chef needs to learn how to season food. The menu could use some help and the gelato was not ever close to what a gelato should be. 2 Stars read more

Finally checked out Starfish Scottsdale during AZ Restaurant Week and it did NOT disappoint! I started with happy hour cocktail (great happy hour menu by the way) and stayed for dinner because the vibe was too good to leave. Cute spot, great energy, amazing service, and every dish came out fresh and delicious. Only tiny note -- the General Star's Spicy Chicken was a little extra saucy for me, so next time I'd order it light sauce. Still super flavorful though! Definitely adding this spot to the Scottsdale rotation and can't wait to come back. read more

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Always looking for new experiences, and I'm really glad Starfish opened in Mercado. They accommodated 8 of us for lunch with no reservations. The service was great and the staff was genuinely friendly. Our waiter gave us amazing tips and suggestions, and he was spot on. The drinks were excellent .I had the margarita and loved it. Just a heads‑up before ordering food :when they say spicy, they mean it, so order carefully. The kids' menu was a surprise in the best way. For the first time, it was actually hard to pick something for a 5‑year‑old because everything looked so good. The whole place has great vibes, and I think I may have just found my new regular hangout. read more

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Amazing atmosphere, valet parking, quick service. I have been to the Laguna beach location and now I prefer the Scottsdale location. By far one of the best bars I've been to in a while. Fresh hand made Tortillas came with the halibut. Kinda weird but I loved it. Thank god for those tortillas. The butterfly pea martini I posted is very good, and you can't taste the alcohol but all their drinks have a LOT of alcohol. So watch out. The imperial garden was strong but balanced. Piña tini is INSANE!!!!!! Top tier. I loved the espresso marini, it looks like it has a bunch of stuff in it, but don't be afraid, it tastes how it's supposed to taste, they don't do kettle one draft espresso martini like everyone else. All the prawn dishes are GIANT SHRIMP basically. So be careful of that. No shells of course. Knife required. read more

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What a wonderful new addition to McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale! The ocean-like ambiance is nice! Can go casual or dressy for a night out. My friend and I sat at the bar for happy hour, and the drinks and food as well as the service was outstanding!! Food came quickly too. In addition to the two bites pictured, we also had the shrimp dumplings and they were all fabulous. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Fun to be at a busy happy hour. Lots of choices with an Asian flair. Prices are what you'd expect in Scottsdale. Busy in the heat of summer. It's going to vibe even more popular when it's patio weather! read more

Our server was great and very helpful with food recommendations. We came for happy hour and ordered several sushi rolls and appetizers to try. Our favorite was the lobster roll. Prices for happy hour is high, rolls are between $17-19. read more

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Such a delightful discovery! The interior is modern and simple. The service is attentive. The food is beyond excellent! One thing that really got my attention - when we were done with our meal the server boxed our food for us. Hardly any restaurants do that anymore. I was really impressed with this classy element! I will be back! read more

Starfish - Asian Fusion Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I had the opportunity to attend the preview grand opening event at Starfish. I was excited to see a new place open in this area between Old Town and the Airpark. read more

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Starfish is giving tropical getaway meets Asian coastal cuisine and I'm here for it. The artwork, Southeast Asia inspired details, and big indoor/outdoor patio make the whole place feel fun and vibey. The food was GOOD good. Super flavorful, the drinks were yummy, and the portions are HUGE. Like I was full and still had plenty to take home Honestly the prices surprised me too because for the amount and quality of food, it felt really cost efficient. And yes... the bathroom was selfie approved Definitely a cute spot for dinner with friends or a casual night out. #fyp #scottsdaleeats #azfoodie #foodtok #thingstodoinphoenix read more

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Wow! Great food, great atmosphere and the staff seem genuinely happy and proud to be there. Their menu has a healthy amount of seafood but if you're not into that they have an equal amount of "land". I at first was a bit hesitant to order the sashimi as I'm not normally a fan of seaweed salad but they've changed my mind on seaweed salad. It not only has a wonderful texture, but the color is bright and it isn't very... seaweed-y (for lack of a better description) or soggy. It's a hint of the ocean in every bite, but it doesn't overpower the fish and it's even delicious the next day as leftovers. Their rice is the perfect amount of sticky and it's even more delicious when the juices from the Mongolian beef are in it! The Mongolian beef dish is savory and it has crisp veggies. The beef tastes fresh and it is not stringy. We also ordered the lemon chicken and pad Thai which were also so good! I didn't get pictures of them because I was too busy at that point enjoying my food. The prices are a bit higher, but the portions are quite generous and they gave me a generous amount of house sake as well! Perfect for a date night. I will absolutely be back every time I'm in the Scottsdale area. read more

Starfish - Sashimi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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This place just opened and we were excited to try it since we love seafood. We went during happy hour and sat at the bar. It was pretty busy and it was a little unclear who our server was ...we had to ask a few different people for things like water and soy sauce, and ordering felt a bit difficult at times. That being said, the food was delicious. Everything we tried was really, really good and the seafood tasted very fresh. It is definitely on the pricier side though -- even during happy hour, most items were around $15, and the rolls were still about $17, which felt pretty expensive for happy hour pricing. Even the edamame was around $13. They also have a huge drink selection, which was nice. Overall, definitely worth trying for the food and drinks! read more

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Food was 10/10 ! Server (Sutton) was 10/10 ! Hamachi cut roll was fantastic.. Crab wontons.. Seafood curry.. all amazing read more

How about $2 for ice!!? In my entire life I have never been charged for the ice in a drink.... Ketel on the rocks - that's it....not an ice ball or square...regular ice adds $2 to your drink. BUT if you order a Ketel + Soda....ice comes for free. Just absurd... read more

Starfish - Receipt - Asian Fusion Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We did not finish most of our food and found it to be similar quality to a large chain restaurant. We did one restaurant week and one not for two people. We've been anxiously awaiting the opening as it's only 2 min from our house but we will not go back based purely on food quality. Also had an incorrect check (overcharged) as someone else mentioned. Read those checks carefully. read more

Let me start by saying the service was exceptional. Our bartender was attentive and gave out some of the best recommendations. We had the crab fried rice and steam halibut in coconut milk. Both dishes were exceptional. I can taste the distinctive Thai flavors in both dishes. They also added Chinese sausage to the fried rice, which made it very tasty. read more

Me and my husband want to this restaurant and tried several appetizers and dinner options. My husband eats everything (except dairy) I'm whole plant based there were so many options for both of us. Vegan choices including Singapore bamboo roll, edamame, tofu lettuce wraps, vegetable stir fry and more. Beautiful location as well , great service We will definitely be back! read more

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The freshest ingredients, happy and attentive staff, great playlist and sexy ambiance! We went for a girls night out and had the best time! Don't sleep on this hidden gem! read more

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Had to send back both the spring rolls and the Korean tacos - the tacos had about a bite of meat- the rest was literally coleslaw - the sprint rolls had full chicken pieces not shredded. The waiter ignored us for 23 minutes when we set the Korean tacos at the end of the table with one bite taken. No manager or anyone checked in with us - yet there were at least 39 employees working. Sushi was decent but overpriced. Drinks were great. Don't think it will last. read more

Very disappointing meal. Decor is gorgeous. Service was good. Pot stickers were good. Rest of the food was not up to par. Pad thai had no flavor! Went for restaurant week and ordered. They didn't tell me there would be a $10 upcharge to get chicken (or more to have other protein added). No peanuts, no egg, minimal tamarind. No bean sprouts. How is it pad thai without all of that? Bleh. Took cheesecake home. It was nasty. Chunks of graham cracker that were soft, a mouse-y, tasteless cream cheese mixture. SO wanted to love this place. With water to drink, over $50 for the disappointing restaurant week LUNCH. Not at all worth that money. read more

Great spot for sushi and seafood. Food was consistenly good, and the atmosphere was lively.

I enjoyed our first visit. Crystal I think was our server and she was awesome!! Loved the Espresso martinis w Coconut in the rim, a really nice touch. The food was great too. We will be back. Thank you read more

Service is always good, tonight ordered Sweet and Sour Halibut and was ready to send it back, unpleasant fishy taste, as well as being undercooked. Have ate there many times since they have opened and will certainly go back but I know what I won't order again. read more

Starfish - Asian Fusion Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I only want to leave a constructive review in hopes that they improve their skills in the kitchen. This site has failed multiple times, and it would be nice to have a place there that's not disappointing because it's in a prime location. My husband and I sat at the bar, drinks were good, and the staff were pleasant. We sat next to a vase full of rotting flowers, and the water in it had been sitting there for days. Not so pleasant. We ordered the sashimi, it was basic and lacked freshness, almost dry. We also got the Thai Spicy Beef with Basil which tasted battered and fried, we were hoping it'd be grilled. Also tried the miso black cod that had an overpowering fish smell, although the portion was big. I can't say we'll be back. I was really hoping this place would be a hit, and it can be if they improve things. read more

The atmosphere is great, patio was lovely even in the heat. Misters kept it nice and cool. We had a round table for 5 which was nice. The food options are vast and like that it's not 100% sushi but sushi options were limited. We had edamame and potstickers, edamame was spicy and salty and dumplings were fried and nothing special. The one roll was too spicy, the other meals mahi and general chicken were Americanized and on the sweeter side. If you want to try new American style dishes in a chi chi place- this is it. read more

Went for happy hour with friends who frequent this restaurant in CA. Outstanding! Cantaloupe martini was so refreshing. Shared 4 appetizers (mostly inventive sushi rolls) - all outstanding and very fresh. Great crowd for a good vibe. Food delivered very quickly. Will definitely come back! read more

We've been here twice in the last 2 weeks and the food, service, and vibe are always great! We'll be back again tonight for dinner. Every dish we've had has been delicious. So far the Mongolian beef, the hamachi roll, and the miso cod are our favorites. The miso cod comes with 2 large filets, one dish could feed two people easily. My assumption is the low reviews for Starfish were from when they first opened and going through the opening pains and training new staff. read more

Disappointed by the food here and the service needs a lot of help. Ambiance is nice which was the only good thing. We ordered several items, but the food quality was unacceptable. The shrimp lettuce wraps had hard shrimp shells in the first two bites and almost choked on them. The sea bass was also a major letdown and half inedible. Cooked to a dry hard mealy texture when being nicely presented as cooked in a banana leaf was a huge fail. The Korean steak skewers were also like shoe leather and inedible by our group. The service was just as lacking. Our table wasn't cleaned after soy and sauces were spilled all over the table and dirty plates were left sitting in front of us for quite a while without being changed out. For the restaurant and vibes they're going for, both the kitchen's execution, safety standards and the staff's attentiveness need to be drastically improved. read more

I wouldn't have given them a Star, but had to in order to leave a review. We saw them on Fox News with Cory. We made a reservation for Sunday, May 17th @ 1:00pm. I had my Service Animal with me. When we arrived the hostess said no dogs. I told her we had a Service Animal. She took us out to the patio. I said I am not sitting outside. She stated that Service Animals were NOT Allowed!!! I told her that I wanted inside seating. She stated she had to talk to the mgr. I would My husband said let's leave. I told the hostess at the stand, that I was going to report them!! They were not very friendly and obviously was not educated on Service Animals or people with disabilities. I would not go back.,, read more

GF night out! we had a great time! service, food and beautiful environment! we will b back soon, thank you Starfish

My friends and I dined at Starfish at The Mercado yesterday and we were all thoroughly impressed! We sat on the beautiful patio, which is perfect for enjoying the atmosphere. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly from start to finish. Chef Andy was wonderful -- he personally accommodated a dietary restriction and everything that came out of the kitchen was outstanding. He and the whole team truly went above and beyond to make sure we had an excellent meal and a memorable experience. I highly recommend Starfish and will definitely be back! read more

Can't wait to go back to try the rest of the menu! We had the lobster macadamia roll, pork & shrimp potstickers lightly pan fried, bbq pork bao buns, coconut chicken satay, sea bass, then chocolate chip bread pudding for dessert. Great ambience. Our waiter, Alecxis, was spot on with his recommendations. read more

Great service, very friendly staff. Must love seafood... obviously. Lots of tables and light and airey vibe

Incredible drinks, food and atmosphere. The Chilean sea bass w/ coconut curry, spicy ahi tuna roll, and candied prawn shrimp are all delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

Fun place! Did not love the sushi but liked the rest of the food. Nice choices for HH

Was really looking forward to my visit and was very disappointed. We went for happy hour , steak skewers were tiny and fatty. Lobster macadamia roll was practically all rice, the tuna poke was the only good thing we had . Service was sub par, didn't have refills on my drink at all and not once did anyone ask if our food was ok. Left hungry and it was very expensive . Atmosphere was nice - hope they can improve read more