The decor, the service, and the menu! Everything was wonderful. The menu had some interesting dishes. We cannot wait to go back and try some more! read more

I've been wanting to try Starfish Scottsdale for quite some time, and we finally got a reservation for tonight. I'm so glad we did! Before you even walk through the front door, you're greeted by a beautiful, colorful mural of an elegant Chinese woman in profile, surrounded by fish, sea plants and an underwater-inspired scene. It's a fun and unexpected backdrop that fits perfectly with Starfish's Asian seafood concept. We arrived about 15 minutes early, so our table wasn't quite ready. The hostess kindly suggested we wait at the bar. The restaurant is divided into two dining areas, with the bar separating the front room from the inner dining area. As we walked toward the bar, my boyfriend and I immediately noticed how LOUD the front dining room was. We continued toward the inner dining area and noticed a significant difference, the noise level was much more comfortable. We both agreed that dining in the front room would have been unpleasant, so I politely asked if we could sit in the inner dining area. Our request was accommodated, and we were seated almost immediately. We really appreciated it! Honestly, if the only table available had been in the front room, we probably would have left and tried again another day. So if you're sensitive to noise, I would specifically request a table away from the front dining area. Once seated, we were greeted almost immediately by our server, Jeff. He was professional, friendly and very helpful throughout the evening. I asked Jeff which cocktail he would recommend if I wanted something sweet. I chose the Buddha's Kiss, while my boyfriend ordered the Piña Tini. My drink came with a salted rim, which wasn't my favorite, but Jeff was kind enough to switch it to a sugar rim. Much better! The Piña Tini was delicious, while I thought the Buddha's Kiss could have been a little sweeter. Starfish has an extensive menu, so we asked Jeff for recommendations. He was great about pointing out some of the more popular dishes, which made choosing much easier. We ordered the SoLag Drunken Noodles and Sambal String Beans to share. The Drunken Noodles were packed with flavor, savory, aromatic and perfectly seasoned with garlic, chili, Thai basil, vegetables and peanuts. The Sambal String Beans were equally delicious, with plenty of flavor and a nice combination of heat, savory seasoning and crispy shallots. For our entrées, I ordered the Seafood Thai Curry and my boyfriend ordered the Candy Dragon Prawns. My curry came with prawns, sea bass, salmon, mussels, scallops and vegetables in a Thai green curry, served with coconut rice. It was delicious and full of flavor, although I personally wished it had been a little saucier. I would have loved more of that creamy Thai curry sauce, especially with the coconut rice. My boyfriend also chose coconut rice with his Candy Dragon Prawns. I stole one bite of his prawns and ONE BITE was all it took! The prawn was fresh, tender and incredibly flavorful, with a delicious honey-citrus glaze and candied walnuts. Absolutely heavenly. There was so much food that I had leftovers, which is always a win! We were going to skip dessert, but then I saw the Mango Pudding and, of course, had to try it. Unfortunately, this was the weakest part of the meal. The mango itself was delicious, but the tapioca was quite congealed and didn't have the soft, creamy texture I expected. The coconut flavor was also very subtle. My suggestion would be to keep the tapioca fresher and perhaps be a little more generous with the coconut cream. I think the dessert could be excellent with a few adjustments. Overall, we had a delightful dinner at Starfish Scottsdale. The menu is so extensive that there are still plenty of dishes we want to try, so we'll definitely be back. We may even come for happy hour, the selection looked pretty good! If you're thinking about dining here, don't hesitate. The service is excellent, the food is flavorful, and for Scottsdale, I thought the prices were quite reasonable. One important tip: if you prefer a quieter dining experience, request a table in the inner dining area rather than the front room. It made a HUGE difference for us. read more

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Everything here was amazing! I used to live in Cali and loved the Laguna location and this one was just as good! Definitely recommend the ribs, they are my favorite dish! Drinks were great!! I had the wild lychee martini but my favorite is the pirate's pear! Service was great and attentive and cautious of boyfriends' shrimp allergy. Loved the different room vibes, and mural on the outside of the building is beautiful! read more

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Service is wonderful, atmosphere is welcoming, and the food was fantastic! They have happy hour seven days a week with drinks and food items. I highly recommend the chicken lettuce wraps- they are phenomenal! read more

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BFF and I came in Sat and ordered from the Restaurant week menu. We had lychee martinis, the hamachi roll, wontons, and green curry chilean seabass. Everything from the service to drinks to apps to the entree were superb. Will definitely be back especially as weather cools cause they also have a great patio!!! read more

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Many friend here for dinner on my first visit. This place is new, but clearly has a big following already as the place was pretty full. Thankfully we got in with that a reservation, but it looked like we may have gotten the last table on a Wednesday evening. I really like this place is decor even from the outside. There is a colorful mural outside and a carved wooden door. Inside the main color is aqua with some Asian statues and basket style lighting. It's quite a lovely interior. From the hostess to their server, the service here was really great. Very friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The food here is Asian, and both a cocktail menu and the food menu are quite large. We got here during happy hour. We both skipped cocktails, but ordered the gyoza off the happy hour menu. For dinner, I ordered the SoLag Drunken Noodles, and my friend ordered the Thai Crab Fried Rice. Everything was delicious! Our server noticed a gift bag we had and asked if we had a birthday. She brought us a chocolate mouse in a chocolate shell--yummy!!! This place is definitely a place I'd come back to. Everything from the atmosphere to the service to the food was top notch! read more

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Tonight, we celebrate a delayed Father's Day with my dad and his wife at the new Starfish restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona. Starfish is modern, sleek, beautiful interior and dimly lit for ambiance. The house noise level is high and patrons are engaging with each other. Conversations across the table are a challenge. We were seated and introduced to our waiter, Dillon. I love good service and appreciate those who provide it well. That was not the case tonight as our waiter was overbearing, interrupted many conversations when nothing was required and made "service" about him. When ordering all of our entrees, we were told each time "amazing choice" like we were on a game show trying to win a prize. He also squatted well below our tabletop to take our order and peeked up over the table like a toddler. It was uncomfortable and very odd. His engagement at other tables was more invasive then I have ever experienced, too. Our order started with the shrimp tempora in a sushi roll that was ok. The OG Vietnamese roll with braised pork, cilantro, shiso, pickle onions, cucumbers, chives and mushrooms wrapped in rice paper served with a OG red sauce was the star of the night. It was savory, delicious and innovative. The pad Thai was bland and dry, a hard pass. The chili fire dumplings with shrimp and chicken was undercooked and doughy. Our final selection was the candy dragon prawns in a wok fired honey citrus sauce, candied walnuts and dragon fruit. The shrimp was overcooked, chewy and required a knife to cut. This was not a strong showing by the kitchen. Although, the food was warm, we were suspicious as our entrees were delivered within four minutes of ordering. The final check took fifteen minutes after we flagged our waiter down with our CC. I really looked forward to a nice evening with good food at a new Scottsdale haunt. Tonight that did not happen at Starfish! The waiter and food quality leaves me never entering Starfish again. If the ship direction is not corrected sooner, their longevity is a real parel. It is ashame as the restaurant design group has provided them with a great space. read more

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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

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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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The food was really really good. They have an excellent happy hour for drinks and food. The service was really good, very attendant. Ambience is excellent. We've been by here quite a few times. And never realized it was here. Definitely will be back. read more

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While the food and service was very good, they plated the wrong order. I ordered chicken lettuce wraps and they delivered shrimp lettuce wraps (which they offered to swap out for chicken early in the meal), it could have been dangerous, if not deadly, for my friends with shellfish allergies. I was fine with the shrimp (it was chopped up, so not easy to identify), so did not ask for the chicken. My advice is to be careful for what you order and stray away from items that offer many protein options, if they include things you might be allergic to. Buyer beware! read more

Today was my first time eating at Starfish, Scottsdale. I was meeting 7 friends for lunch and I was the first to arrive. The hosts who greeted me were very enthusiastic and attended to my reservation immediately. when my group arrived we were seated in a beautifully decorated room adjacent to the bar area. it was quiet and very comfortable for us to relax and tal Krystal was our waitress. She was exceptional and took care of our drink and food order answering any and all questions about the extensive menus for restaurant week as well as the regular menu. The food was exceptional - plated exquisitely -large portions and each and every plate delicious. I would highly recommend Starfish and want to thank Krystal for taking such good care of our group. A big Thankyou for a wonderful afternoon! read more

The food is average, but their entry is disgusting! They drag leaking garbage bags of food near the entry. This worries me what they do in the kitchen! I feel bad for the other tenants and the complex. Their customers have to walk over food grease and stains! 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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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

Great atmosphere. Some good some bad food. Awful service. Parking decent. Beautiful ambiance from the moment you approach the front door. We were seated promptly for our reservation from a man who probably was a manager. Very nice and professional. Sunday during day they offered a happy hour! Amazing! Server finally came by and asked if we wanted water and then while she was getting that we decided on drinks. She came back a few minutes later with the water and just dropped them and ran away before we could order.. then she walked over to another table and bolted away again. We asked her if we could order drinks, but she must not have heard us however she heard the table next to us also ask for her attention. Very inattentive all together which is fine if the restaurant is slammed but trust me they were not busy. Finally we ordered drinks and food too because we just didn't want to wait any longer. The food was delicious but the summer Saigon roll was pretty awful. Felt like eating a dry salad. Huge mouthful of dry vermicelli noodles and lettuce with Poached prawn that lacked flavor... Other items were great. We waited with plates empty and drinks empty to order more food and drinks but server never came by. We asked another server to grab our server and she walked over without sense of urgency so we just decided to close out unsure of how long we'd be waiting for the next round. The chopsticks are metal and they are too heavy for the delicate items so anticipate your sushi rolls to fall apart. Disappointing but not the worst. read more

Such a great experience with an amazing happy hour everything we ordered was delicious and the decor was lovey and very comfortable seating! However what made our experience the best was our fabulous server Sutton! We are looking forward to our next visit Thank you for the great experience! 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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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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I love Starfish. I don't reccomend getting sushi (Yasuo in the same complex is way better) but I do reccomend getting anything else on the menu. Any of their apps, beef dishes, noodles, fried rice, the seafood...it's all incredible. I love the vibe of the restaurant and the service has always been consistently good. Their cocktail menu is also super fun with lots of unique drinks and their happy hour being on the weekends is incredible. Our server Jeff recently was very sweet and well-educated on the menu. read more

There was a lot to like about this place but for me the food wasn't one of them. When we arrived we were greeted by a lovely hostes that advised us our reservation was for the patio, something to do with a glitch in the reservation system. She offered to have us go out to the patio and see what we thought and if we didn't want to sit out there, we could get a high top in the bar, but our time would be limited because they had a reservation for that table a little later in the evening. I appreciated that. We went outside. It was actually lovely so we sat there. I don't like bistro style seating, and I feel that the tables on the patio are too close together. I felt like I was dining with the people seated on either side of us. However, the service was lovely. We were well attended too, but it was not intrusive. I got the Zen cocktail that was made with green tea, vodka and citrus and it was delicious. Easy to drink light refreshing and I enjoyed it tremendously. I did want to try the lychee martini so I got that a little bit later in the evening but I did not care for that as much. The first sip was delicious, but then it got cloying and I certainly could never drink more than one. My husband got basic cocktails that you can get anywhere! Lol We started with some appetizers. The Saigon roll was bland and because of the way it was cut. It fell apart very easily when you were eating it. The chili fire wontons were served in a bowl with wontons floating in a very liquidy spicy sauce. The sauce didn't really cling to the wontons, but they did give you a spoon to pour it into the wonton when you took a bite. It was OK. There was something about the sauce that I didn't enjoy. For mains we got the Thai curry seafood, and the Szechuan prawn and scallops. The portions were very nice. The amount of fish and seafood we were given was generous, of good quality and everything was cooked very well, but the Thai curry sauce was very thick and my Szechuan dish tasted more like sweet-and-sour than it did Szechuan. The flavors just weren't balanced. I would like to go back and try other things because maybe it's just what we chose, they did have quite a large menu but first impressions were Meh. The atmosphere was nice because of the breeze and the misters I did feel like I was sitting near the ocean. It was quieter than the inside, but I did feel like I was missing the vibe of the inside. I would go back, I would tell friends to try it, but I'm not rushing. On the flip side, my husband enjoyed everything! read more

The service was terrible, everything was way over spicy so much so we couldn't eat it. The sushi was not creative, it just was not good. To be honest we would never go back. It's too bad as I've been to the one in Cali and it was really good. read more

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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I really hate leaving bad reviews for restaurants. I am giving it two stars because the atmosphere is very nice, comfortable. The service was fine. However the food / quality for the cost is bad. My hope in writing this review is genuinely that the restaurant can improve. This place has lots of potential. The fish- did not taste fresh. The flavors were not balanced and honestly some of what we ate had no flavor? There was 4 of us and none of us enjoyed the rolls, sashimi, or any of the food besides the edamame. Mind you, when you pay $25 a roll you expect that roll to be pretty great and at least quality. It wasn't :/ The drinks were ok.. first round tasted like there was 2 ounces of lime concentrate in the margs. Wouldn't recommend to eat... but maybe go for an easy cocktail and atmosphere? I hope they can improve the food taste / quality. I probably still wouldn't even eat here even if it were cheaper. read more

Had our cousins' reunion here and left already planning the next visit. Sadie welcomed us at the door and had us seated right away -- friendly and on top of it from the start. We split the drunken noodles and the green curry fish -- both incredible, the kind of dishes you're still thinking about the next day. Honestly the service is what took it over the top. The assistant GM, Nick, came over to welcome us, walked us through the menu, and clearly leads the floor -- the whole place just felt dialed in and well run. Alex, our server, was a total pro: attentive without hovering, great recommendations, and genuinely warm. If you want a spot where the food AND the people delivering it are on point, Starfish is it!! read more

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

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Great addition to the valley! Great variety on menu and amazing happy hour! Nice vibe as well!

Visited Starfish for Mother's Day 2026, right after they opened. Great food, excellent service, and a cute place with lots of parking options. I will definitely go back! read more

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

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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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

Service was terrific, the restaurant was lovely- the food- not fabulous, just bordering on Ok..

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

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 are fortunate to have a wonderful new restaurant that is open and ready for business, Starfish Scottsdale!! Starfish Laguna Beach, Ca, and Starfish Newport Beach, Ca. have brought their amazing Asian coastal cuisine to Starfish Scottsdale. Great food, ambiance and staff. I was there recently with a party of 30 people and everything was executed as easily as it would have been for a small party of two. The staff are knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. You feel welcomed when you first arrive. They have an amazing happy hour with all my favorites. But... stay for dinner! read more

Dinner was a delicious. Large prawns in a jack fruit dish, and Waiter was friendly and very attentive. We enjoyed high top table, as we requested to sit near their pretty bar. Our only issue was a feeling our dinner came out too fast, as we were enjoying our appetizer, and drinks, yet it was a busy Friday evening. read more