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Rafael R.

Worst experience ever here... Where do I start? Called in yesterday for a party of 12, got told that they would combine and accommodate the middle space for us. We walk in and get sat at the bar instead and get told it's the best they can do as others get sat in the middle. Eventually they got a smaller table for us, but the rest of us had to stand. For a big birthday party today, it was a failed experience. Took ages to get our drinks and it was impossible to get water. Couldn't even get some water for the past 2 hours we were there. The people in the middle tables got ice cold waters, we could barely get two and it was warm. At least the inside was nice, but wow, I would NEVER come back or tell my friends about it. I am ASKING a manager to reach out because this experience was HORRIBLE. Not only were they quick to "judge", but they sure were quick to bring the bill.

I only wanted one oyster. It was delicious!
Sylvia C.

I've been wanting to try this place for several months now but every time it's been booked. I finally got off work early enough to make it at 5 o'clock. Since I was by myself, I was able to be seated at the bar. The vibe here is incredible! It's beautifully decorated and nice and cozy. Perfect for a date night. I must bring my husband back here at some point. As I said, I sat at the bar and Megan the bartender was outstanding! I ordered a drink called Agree to Disagree. I think that was the name. Anyway, it was delicious and because it was happy hour it was half off the regular price of $23. I ordered one oyster and it was fabulous. I only ordered one because I was meeting a group of friends at The Guest House in 30 minutes and I did not want to spoil my appetite. I can't wait to come back here so that I can enjoy the full experience with the band. It's a lovely place and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

The Papparazzi
Bridget K.

This speakeasy is BEAUTIFUL inside! It's like Great Gatsby meets Disco decor, but also cozy. See the picture and you'll understand what I mean! A reservation is recommended. It's on the side of the building under The Americano restaurant, but it's easy to find. We enjoyed The Paparazzi (their espresso martini with vodka, can also be made with tequila), The Flapper Fizz (great passionfruit flavor), and The Thyme Traveler (so fruity and the meringue on top was a fun touch)! Happy Hour is from 3-6 pm and all Signature Cocktails are $15 (down from anywhere between $18-$25). This is such a fun speakeasy, highly recommend visiting for a great selection of creative and delicious cocktails!

Stairway entrance
Christina M.

I'll start by saying, coming here on a Wednesday night at 8pm with no reservation to sit at the bar was a breeze. It sounds like this place gets pretty busy on the weekends, but my experience was easy. I was in the N. Scottsdale area for a different event, and I found this bar on the map nearby. TYF is located downstairs of The Americano restaurant (which looked nice itself). TYF definitely has all the components of a chill, speakeasy style cocktail bar that I enjoy. The decor is cool, with a disco themed atmosphere with dark red velvet and floral patterns. Plus the fun patterns of lighting along the walls and don't forget the huge disco balls. That all works for me. Bartender was mildly friendly, he made some recommendations based on our preferences and questions. So we ended up with 2 very different drinks. I told him I like a spirit forward cocktails so he recommended a dirty martini with pepperoncini juice. It was indeed stiff and briney with grey goose vodka. My friend ordered the bad blood cocktail which was delicious and felt nutritious with the beet juice. I love a cocktail that makes me feel like I'm doing something good for my body but also enjoying some spirits. My only reason to dock a star really comes down to feeling it's a bit overpriced. My single martini was $27 plus tip. I go to many bars, and some phenomenal bars at that, I don't typically spend over $30 for one drink. This feels a bit gratuitous, and could just be because of the location of the bar and usual clientele taking no issue with a $30 drink. Anyway, nice spot. I would come back during happy hour to try more drinks.

Tecora J.

Looking for a nice lounge with live music this was a wonderful place to check out. We wanted a low key way to ring in a birthday. The venue offers a 2 hour maximum which is more than enough time to enjoy drinks and some food. The birthday boy offered the manhattan. While the drink is strong it's also bold with flavor. It was perfectly balanced I ordered Lust and Linger which I was a little on the edge thinking of a drink with pudding in it. The drink reminded me of a toasted crème brule with a subtle vanilla extract behind it Overall great flavor and very sweet The music was good Very relaxing piano player that played some good tunes They do charge on nights that live performance are offered and add it to the bill.

A Scottsdale Blonde with a side of Hennessy
Frank C.

So this Gem here... This was a very interesting find. I will start off with, valet is offered. Which in most cases. I always use... I do wish I made more time for this place. Great atmosphere and set up. The bar was a delightful point of relaxation. The food looked amazing. Just wish I made more time...but the Customer service was great! Tip top service; well appreciated... I will return and make that time food a meal...and maybe even a cocktail. Thank you TYF!!! I will be back and for you Yelpers! ...Be There or Be Square...

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Yara D.

Went there on a Wednesday night with a friend. We came in through the next door restaurant, but you can also go in from the door on the side of the building next to which is a lit-up TYL logo. The vibe made me think of bars from Royal Caribbean. If you care about blending in, make sure you're dressed up fancy, but we were able to go in wearing jeans and cute shirts. Service was good. The bartender was able to recommend a drink for me based on my preferences, and it hit the spot. I ordered "Bad Blood" which has a lot of beet flavor. It was refreshing, and the presentation was very cool too. The only reason I deducted a star is due to the high prices of cocktails.

Dee B.

An absolutely five star experience! Husband and I went on a Thursday (3/19/26)- to have our little private anniversary celebration. I've never been to a Speakeasy before and so this was a classy treat! The atmosphere is directly on point. Some reference a Great-Gatsby experience and I have to agree! Our server was incredibly great! Very welcoming, friendly, and attentive. The Wagyu beef tortellini is unbelievable- like nothing you've ever had before!!!! You MUST have it!!! It was outstanding!! (I'm saying it was outstanding !) . (Yes, you can order from a menu for the restaurant upstairs.) The fillet was perfectly cooked, perfectly tenderized ! - and absolutely delicious! The grilled asparagus had that smoke -grilled flavor and were wonderful. And the craft cocktails. A great idea is to go early as we did for the happy hour specials. The drinks are perfection. Enjoy a quiet evening before the music and next time we will come to enjoy to live show!

Jack C.

Beautiful speakeasy, friendly staff, and the live piano player is a great touch. The decor is very 1920s vibe, with gold and black. They have a full service menu of food as well which is great. Definitely a great visit and would go back. I do wish you enforce their dress code tho.

Jolie F.

You know this must be the place to go when a bartender at another speakeasy recommends this place. And the recommendation is echoed by a musician at a restaurant. Given that all speak highly of this speakeasy, I had to try it out for myself! The first challenge is finding the entrance! The kind staff at the Americano must of been asked this question a zillion times as they knew what I was asking before I even asked. As we found the mystery door we were greeted by some steps to go downstairs where the hostesses greeted us and ask for our reservation. As I checked if reservations were available on my way there, and saw that a credit card was needed for a reservation, I decided to wing it and not make a reservation. As it was 9pm on Wednesday, and I saw some open reservations, I was able to snag a seating for two. There was actually spots at little lounge tables and at the bar. We love sitting at the bar so we can watch drinks being made. We received the best seat at the bar in the end. The speakeasy also has booths/tables along the wall and in the middle with lounge seating. On the weekends make sure you make reservations in advance as there is live music. The speakeasy is small so does not hold many guest. So be prepared. Like any good speakeasy the vibe is dark. Furniture is lined with velvet. The ceiling is lined with light bulbs. It's a great Gatsby vibe! The drinks are funky! Check out my menu picture to get a vibe of the cocktails. There is even a drink in a safe! The menu has limited food too. Most cocktails are around twenty dollars. If you fancy champagne there is a bottle that is over 1,000 dollars. This is a perfect place to come with a group, with a reservation or as a couple! Cheers!

Vlad V.

This is one of those experiences that I really wish was a four or five star experience that fell short. I stopped by for drinks on a Saturday evening after having dinner in the area. Tell You Friends is located in a shopping center close to several other businesses including Lou Malnati's. Parking shouldn't be an option. I will say that I'm a speakeasy super fan and I've been to many of these watering holes across the world. So my expectations are high. Especially when it comes to staying true to the historical roots of speakeasies. Ambiance (4/5): This is one of the areas where Tell Your Friends (TYR) shines. First off, great name for a bar. Located in the basement of Americano (hint, hint), you get there by checking in with the hostess of Americano. There is a side door that is locked that does indicate that this is where TYR is located. That takes away some of the fun. Speakeasies shouldn't have signage because this is, after all, part of the core of what a speakeasy is. Once you check in with the hostess, she will take you through some doors and a stairwell to get to the speakeasy. Once you enter, you will be impressed with the ambiance and decor. It's elegant. I'd compare it to a Great Gatsby look. There's some comfortable couches and booths. As well as seating at the bar. One of the only downsides? The A/C wasn't blasting much while I was there so it was a little stuffy. Service (2/5): This is where a lot of the missteps were. The bartenders and waiters/waitresses are friendly and efficient. The problem? They bamboozle you a bit. Almost every day of the week they are open, they have live music. I didn't have a reservation, I walked in. Upon receiving my bill, I saw that there was a $10 charge for the live music. The hostess did not inform me of this before taking me down to the speakeasy. She didn't ask for it at the door as is standard for a cover. At the very least, you have to disclose that at the start to make sure your customers are okay with it. Sketch. There was also a bit of a mix-up as they told us that our seats were mistakenly given to someone else. A bit bizarre. Food (N/A): They do have a nice menu of appetizers and entrees but I had dinner prior so I can't comment on the food. I will say that there were some good options and the prices I saw on the menu were better than I expected. Drinks (4/5): When I'm at a speakeasy, I expect creative craft cocktails. To the point where there are so many good options that I have trouble deciding what to go with. And I feel like I have to at least try out two to three cocktails while I'm there. This is definitely the case as TYR. I had both a mezcal cocktail which was somewhat similar to an Old Fashioned and a gin-based cocktail with cucumber and aloe that was refreshing. Well done all-around. Just a bit pricey as most cocktails are going to cost you $20 or $21 a pop. TYR is by no means a bad experience. But I'm a man of principle. Deceiving customers to make some money is not something I can get behind. And while I enjoyed the live music, speakeasies are typically more intimate/quiet affairs. Here, you'll have to speak quite loudly to hear each other when the live music is happening. Just a little different than what a true speakeasy experience typically offers.

Meat and cheese board
Jennifer G.

If price were no object, I'd be at Tell Your Friends all time. As it is, any visit to the Scottsdale speakeasy is truly a special occasion. You might get lucky with a walk-in, but you should probably just go ahead and make a reservation for a two-hour stay. Show up early, and you can take advantage of TYF's new happy hour, which knocks their $20-$23 signature cocktails down to $15. My favorites are the light and fruity Flapper Fizz and the Call the Paparazzi (an espresso martini). The food selections are simple and tasty. The meat and cheese board has a great selection of bites. The fried chicken tenders are good, not great, and they're cheaper during happy hour. The meatballs on the happy hour menu are very good. Also, as TYF is located inside The Americano, a decent portion its menu can be ordered as well. The decor is intimate and luxurious and has some of the best vibes in town, and service is excellent. Tell Your Friends is one of the top bars in metro Phoenix.

Drink with goat cheese
Jamiee W.

It took us MONTHS to get reservations here so we were very excited to go. Venue is below (read lots of stairs) the Americano in Scottsdale. It is very well decorated and eye catching when you walk in. We were a group of 4 and sat right in front of the piano. The background music was so loud that we could barely talk with our table mates. When the singer and piano player started it was actually better! In our opinion the drinks were over priced for what you got, and sweeter than we expected. One person got the drink with the goat cheese and expected something savory, no, it was sweet with a cream cheese frosting! The smoked old fashioned was really cool when it was delivered in a safe! We ordered the $14 Americano fries and no lie, there was under 20 fries in the container!! There's no charcuterie on the menu nor any nuts. Biggest shock- they have a dress code but do not enforce it. 2 guys came in with torn jeans, big logos on their shirts and baseball hats, others with flip flops on. Now most of the patrons were rather young g and there to be seen in their cute outfits but the slobs just looked awful. Doubt we will be back due to the prices and the lackluster drinks.

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Another absolutely amazing food experience from Chef Nobuo Fukuda who already gifted us with great…read moredishes made with Sonoran produce at SeeSaw back in the 90's, and Teeter House downtown. The retro-vibed atmosphere of the Papago Motor Inn complements the laid back pace of your meal. This is not a sushi spot or an Izakaya. Hai Noon is a chef presenting southwestern ingredients in a most respectful, flavorful and innovative manner. I was lucky enough to return 3 times in the past month. To my surprise, ingredients and sauces did not repeat themselves, and dishes were completely distinct in flavor and presentation. This is definitely my favorite food experience of the past few years...anywhere. All of our visits were handled by our waiter/guide "Arizona", who described dishes, and when asked what his favorites were (and unlike many other places that say everything is good when it isn't), he informed us we would love everything, but he could help us with the order we ate them, and suggest a sampling if we were just picking out a half dozen dishes. He was right. Everything was captivating, surprising and...absolutely delicious. Do not miss the specials...there will be 4 or 5 on a small piece of paper, and a couple of "special" drinks. These are seasonal items the chef wants to add because of the timing and presentation. They exemplify the category...they are indeed, SPECIAL. The second visit established a pattern. Have Arizona order, until you are full. He checked in with us along the way, and made a few modifications based on our hunger level, and allowing for certain dishes to be repeated. A few things really stood out because I hadn't tasted anything quite like those dishes. Other dishes ie: variations on classic aguachile, were just better than anything I've had elsewhere. Salmon and Whitefish carpaccios were both stellar, with really good hot sesame oil adding to the dish's garlic, ginger and Yuzu base. And, when you are done with the last bite of fish, they bring out rich, grilled slices of bread to mop up that sauce. We last started with Sashimi featuring Sea Bream, that had fatty belly, and less fatty but oh-so-flavorful filet slices, and an accompanying broth. Big Eye Tuna was served on a flavorful beet puree with sweet dark cherry wine notes. Since we didn't read the menu's notes before, a quick check showed that Nobuo does create a Pinot Noir reduction that invites wiping the plate clean. The first time, the Tuna and all traces of the puree were finished by the time Arizona walked out to describe the dish for us. That's why I re-ordered it each time we visited. Soup spoons present a sashimi/ceviche/aguachile experience that is delicate, nuanced, complex and downright spectacular in your mouth. Whether it showcased an oyster, hamachi or kampachi, each spoon was an amazing taste experience with complementing flavors and textures that were completely unexpected. Softshell Crab with cold noodles was the most succulent Softshell crab I have ever enjoyed, warm, beautifully moist and flavor popping within its crispy exterior, set off by the chilled vinegar and broth accented noodles. Brussel Sprouts with a honey mustard and wasabi glaze disappeared immediately. As it turns out, wasabi is the missing ingredient in many Brussel Sprout dishes! The Yams with goat cheese and Fresno chiles reminded me of the amazing fire-grilled gourds and yam dishes I have had at Bacanora...just unique and different. Two Wash chicken was beautifully caramelized finger food that I could also have made a meal out of. We thought it was amazing, and then the chef came out and told us how inspired he was when he first met the chicken farmers and cooked with their chicken, and if possible, the chicken became even more memorable for the story and connection. Curry marinated lamb was rich, and savory, and was another dish I could make a meal out of. The Pork Belly and Mushroom rice was likewise delicious, and full or deep umami richness and delectable meat and mushroom morsels. The Mushrooms en papillote (mushrooms served in paper), had absorbed what tasted like a delicious Veal Stock, were tastily caramelized, and then steamed in the paper container. They were so good we had to have another...and we weren't skimping on food. Beverages (Alcoholic and non) get the same attention. The cocktail list sounds absolutely crazy, with improbable ingredients. But all of the ones we sampled work, and they are wonderful (sharing amongst our table, we have now tried over half of the cocktails...and so far, they are damn great drinks). The beer selection is small and ideal for the food, as are the well-chosen cold sakes that span all budgets. It is better with a small group of people so you can really explore the breadth of fabulous offerings, but I think it's also an amazing spot to share food on a date!

Some restaurants announce themselves with neon lights and a line out the door. Others seem almost…read moredetermined to keep you away. Hai Noon falls firmly into the second category. I booked a solo seat at the bar just two hours before dinner, which, in hindsight, should have been my first clue. The night before, my plans at Chilte had evaporated after I arrived to discover the owner was hosting a baby shower and the ceilings were being painted instead of dinner being served. I wasn't eager to go 0-for-2 on my Scottsdale food pilgrimage. Pulling into what looked more like an aging roadside motor lodge than the home of a James Beard-recognized restaurant, I wondered if Google Maps had developed a sense of humor. I parked around back, followed the sign to the dining room, and found... a locked door. Naturally. For a brief moment I thought the Arizona restaurant gods were playing another practical joke. Then I spotted another entrance simply marked "Bar." Inside, Hai Noon revealed itself as a tiny oasis. Phoenix met Tokyo somewhere in a dimly lit room with clean lines, warm wood, and mellow music humming through the speakers. Three other guests occupied the restaurant--a couple finishing dinner and what appeared to be a delightfully intimate two-person baby shower. I took my place at the bar. The server welcomed me warmly. When I admitted I was in town for work and wanted to experience the restaurant rather than order safely, he smiled and took control. A few menu staples were unavailable but he confidently selected four dishes. The grapefruit avocado hamachi spoons arrived first and immediately justified the trip. Rich, buttery fish balanced against bright citrus acidity with avocado quietly stitching everything together. It's the kind of bite that reminds you why chefs obsess over simplicity done well. The white fish carpaccio followed with a little theater. Hot sesame oil was poured tableside, barely kissing the fish into submission. Fun presentation. Beautiful execution. Though once the spectacle faded, the dish itself never quite reached the same emotional high as the hamachi. The garlic butter mushrooms arrived... in a plastic bag. It shouldn't have worked. It absolutely did. Deeply savory, unapologetically rich, and refreshingly unconcerned with appearances. The house chicken, unfortunately, couldn't keep pace. Twice fried and topped with egg salad alongside a chili vinegar, it sounded far more exciting than it tasted. Sometimes clever combinations simply refuse to become memorable food. Cocktails, however, were another story. My first choice--the Kosho--was unavailable, so I settled on the Japanese Moss, a gin cocktail topped with yuzu cold foam. The foam leaned aggressively tart but never overwhelmed the drink. Later, after finally coaxing the bartender away from his phone, he suggested an off-menu serrano-infused rum cocktail with miso. Complex, vegetal, spicy, balanced. Exactly the sort of drink you hope to discover when you stop ordering from menus. By 7 p.m., I was the only customer left. Summer in Phoenix is merciless. One hundred thirteen degrees has a way of convincing even adventurous diners to stay home. I watched two reservations cancel while chatting with the bartender and server, who explained that between May and August, three tables can qualify as a good night. Location doesn't help either. Hidden behind an unassuming hotel, Hai Noon isn't exactly benefiting from walk-in traffic. The chef emerged from the kitchen several times during service. Each time he glanced at the empty reservation book, quietly acknowledged another cancellation with a shake of his head, and disappeared back into the kitchen without speaking to anyone. There was something heartbreaking about it. Here was someone capable of creating award-winning food, still chasing perfection while circumstances far beyond the plate slowly worked against him. Hai Noon isn't flawless. Service occasionally drifted. One dish missed the mark. The room felt almost too empty. But I'd rather spend an evening in an imperfect restaurant full of ambition than a polished dining room serving food without a soul. I just hope Scottsdale's relentless summer doesn't prove too Hai for many more Noons.

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