Gorgeous location ! My favorite location yet . So much outdoor seating, and places to hang out and just have a drink. Our server was great. My friend and I sat there for quite awhile and took our time to order stuff , and we never felt rushed . We ordered the breakfast enchiladas, which were good. But we started with the spicy tuna appetizer (that I think is only at this location) , those were delicious! I don't live close to this location but would definitely go back solely for the outdoor vibes and the spicy tuna ! read more

The Vig McDowell Mountain - Breakfast enchiladas - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Perfect place to grab a bite, a beverage, listen to live music and hang out with friends. My friends and I celebrated their birthdays and enjoyed delicious brunch in a Saturday. They even brought out a couple of pieces of birthday cake on the house... complete with a candle, to celebrate! So nice! Service was also great! read more

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Utilized The Vig- McDowell Mountain for our familial Fathers Day Brunch! It was the perfect venue & meal! I got the BBQ Special and it was perfect! Filling as Hell; but so enjoyable! read more

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The cinnamon rolls are seriously the BEST! We loved it. We got there at 10 when it opened. Our waitress was not very pleasant. Maybe she was just having a bad morning, but our bacon was so over done it was basically beef jerky. I ordered over easy eggs and got well done eggs I couldn't cut with my fork. The toast was cold with no butter. We asked for butter and got frozen butter to spread on cold toast. Doesn't spread. We've not had poor experience in the past but never ordered breakfast. So today was no good! Wouldn't recommend breakfast. Just the cinnamon rolls. read more

They sat us quickly in their beautiful outdoor patio area, although at a 6 top (we're only 4 people) which I thought odd. We enjoyed their ROCC (cold brew), it did come in a can, it would have been nice poured into a glass before it came to the table. It did taste nice with a splash of cream and was super cold over ice. They also had a nice hibiscus soda that was refreshing and tart. We enjoyed the burger, which was well cooked and served with great toppings! The fries were crunchy, but I wish the truffle and Parmesan flavor was as a little stronger or plentiful. The food took a little longer than I expected to come out, but still in a timely manner (maybe 20-25 minutes). I ordered a lunch special that came with a soft drink. When I reminded the waitress, she got it for me right away! It would've been nice to not have to have reminded her, but I assume she was busy and just forgot. Great place for groups after a hike at Gateway Trailhead to fuel up and relax! read more

The Vig McDowell Mountain - Genuine Cheeseburger with @Truffle Fries - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

A friend and I came here recently to grab an early dinner before we had to head downtown for an event. We were immediately seated upon arrival with our drink and food order taken relatively quickly. Unfortunately, after that service became slow. Since we had an event to go to after, I decided to order a "safe" option and went with the sauteed shrimp tacos with fries. The tacos overall were just okay, nothing impressive. The tortillas themselves were disappointing. The fries were good though, plentiful with the right amount of salt and not cold or soggy. What I like about this restaurant is how spacious the interior is and how the tables are spaced far apart from each other that you don't feel like you're unintentionally intruding on a neighboring table's conversation. read more

The Vig McDowell Mountain - Sauteed shrimp tacos - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

One of my favorite dishes in the valley is the pozole from The Vig! The broth is flavorful with lots of spices, and just a hint of heat to it. Lots of hominy, pork, and cabbage complement the entire dish. The location here has a huge outdoor patio so it's better to go in the cooler months. I recommend reservations even if you're going earlier in the evening unless you don't mind a lower outdoor table with Adirondack style chairs. read more

The Vig McDowell Mountain - Pozole - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I stopped by The Vig and tried their Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, which was absolutely delicious. I've always liked The Vig locations because the atmosphere is always great and the overall vibe makes for a really enjoyable meal and time. On this visit, service-wise, everyone was friendly and welcoming, but the attention was a bit infrequent. Refills didn't really exist and It actually took us about 15 extra minutes just to flag someone down to pay the bill, which was a little frustrating after an otherwise great experience. I still highly recommend any of The Vig locations otherwise and will definitely be back again. read more

The Vig McDowell Mountain - Hot Honey Chicken - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

What a beautiful and lively restaurant. I'm a sucker for a large bar top, and this place is it. Next time I will definitely sit front and center at the bar top. The service was great and the food was top notch. The turkey meatballs in vodka sauce were fantastic. I'll be dreaming about them for a long time. The caesar salad was also great and the wine list is solid. I'd definitely come back. read more

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The Vig is one of my go to spots for Sunday brunch, mostly because of the patio. It is big, open, and just makes sitting outside on a Sunday feel like exactly where you want to be. If the weather is nice, it is a great place to hang out for a while. They have a solid food selection with decent portions. You can easily make a meal out of a few appetizers if that is your thing. The cinnamon roll is really good and definitely worth ordering for the table. The espresso martinis are priced like brunch drinks, which always helps. Overall it is just a great place to chill on a Sunday. Good vibe, good patio, solid food. Hard to complain about that. read more

The Vig has an amazing outdoor space. Top 5 of all the restaurants I've been to in North Scottsdale. The food is good, too but the service is typically pretty slow. The staff is attentive but the food usually takes a while to come out. I wouldn't come if you're in a hurry, but if you want a place to relax and take in the views and enjoy the weather. This is a big contender. read more

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What a vibe!! Outdoor space is amazing, food was awesome, service was great! 10/10 highly recommend read more

The Vig McDowell Mountain - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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This place is not improved and I have been coming here for many years. The ambience is great. I really do come for the great views of McDowell Mountain. The food is mediocre at best the french fries that I had this time around when coming in with for cocktails with my family were subpar some were undercooked somewhere overcooked. I really wish they would nail down their cooking. The bartender that served us was aloof and very bad at Service. We basically had to flag him down with a smoke grenade to get him do anything which shows he was arrogant and clearly not paying any attention to anything he was doing is only upside was that he knew how to make a decent old-fashioned cocktail which was very good. Other than that I say this place has a lot of work. It needs done. read more

Server Ryan was wonderful, very sweet and warm, 5 star service! Manager was very sweet to help us adjust seating so our group felt more comfortable. Music was great. Menu seemed interesting though food was not as yyzu tasty at is looked. Turkey sandwich was just okay. Not enough tomato and avocado and the cheese was a bit bland. Seared ahi was warmer than expected and also average. Price points were too high in my opinion. That said everything came out quickly and everyone was very attentive and kind who worked there. read more

The Vig McDowell Mountain - Turkey club - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. We ordered drinks first, but they sat at the bar long enough for the ice to melt, leaving them watered down and the glasses warm. We sent them back, expecting fresh drinks, but after another 10 minutes they still hadn't been remade or brought to our table. The restaurant wasn't busy at the time, which made the lack of service even more frustrating. After waiting with no resolution, we decided to leave. Better attention to customers and communication would have made all the difference. read more

I reeeeeally hate to rate so low because our server was super personable but service was incredibly slow.... from getting drink orders in to actually ordering entrees to forgetting non-alcoholic beverages completely. Thankfully no errors on any of the orders coming out for both food and drink. It was pretty breezy in shade on the patio but they did have patio blankets when we asked. There were sections of lounge seating in the sun and on the turf areas that seemed to be reserved for parties with children, which is a great idea letting kiddos move around. Overall, the food was just OK in flavor, temp, and texture - my food was cold and the Bloody Mary mix was not good at all. Three of us ordered one and didn't even finish them which is abnormal for us. Just flat, and tasteless and a bit thin/watery? Our starters were probably the bear part of everyone's meals - calamari and burrata I would come back for! The outdoor ambiance is definitely unique. Maybe we were there on an off day (Saturday for brunch)? read more

The Vig McDowell Mountain - patio - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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The Vig has the most beautiful patio! I have been there for both corporate events and to have dinner and always had a good experience with good food and drinks and excellent customer service. read more

The Vig McDowell Mountain - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We ended up here twice on a recent visit to phoenix. The first time for drinks and an appetizer. Vibe was excellent- great live music, tons of indoor and outdoor space, fun crowd and the drinks were delicious! We came back a second time for dinner after spending the day at WM open. We got there a little later but crowd was still pretty heavy due to proximity to TPC. Enjoyed burritos and pretzel for dinner. Food was overall very good. read more

My 1st time here, but she's been here before for HH so I made the suggestion to stop by for lunch on the weekend. Quick / friendly service Average prices Exceptional meals read more

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First time here today and it was because of a work lunch where there was 11 of us. We had to have 7 of us at one table and 4 of us at the next table over because they didn't have a large table but it is kind of a smaller place. I feel they could still have moved some tables together to get us all together, but oh well. The strawberry lemonade was a little bland for lemonade but it was still ok. The food was very good and comes out with a very nice presentation. I had the sautéed shrimp habanero tacos that were very good. All in all a nice little place that's worth the trip if you don't live in northeast Scottsdale and I would recommend it for sure. read more

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The Vig is a fun, fresh restaurant with a week rounded menu that leans a little Southwestern. They offer soup, sandwiches, tacos, fish, steak, and more. Weekends add some brunch items like biscuits and gravy and chilaquiles. The Vig has six locations: McDowell Mountain, McCormick Ranch, Fillmore, Arcadia, North Central, and Park West. Each one has both beautiful indoor and beautiful outdoor spaces. It's a great spot to meet with friends, have a family meal, and even bring along your pup. I recently met with friends at the McDowell Mountain location. We went for brunch as soon as they opened at 10 on Sunday. It was peaceful with lovely views of McDowell Mountain. A solo musician sang nice lo-fi style hits and obliged is in leading happy birthday to our friend. Brunch with the girls calls for cocktails, of course, so I enjoyed an Old Fashioned. It was smooth and light and went nice with my breakfast Enchiladas. The Enchiladas were delicious with chicken, scrambled eggs, roasted corn, and poblano cream. Our server was sweet and fun. He joined in as we joked about the huge celery stalk in the Bloody Mary. It was a great start to Sunday and a nice end to the weekend. read more

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I had the mac and cheese and it was really delicious, creamy, and rich. The service was good. The environment is really nice also

Great setting and ambiance but the food quality has really gone down. The Chicken Sandwich was very ordinary. The chicken piece was so thick and not well done as requested. The entire burger with the chicken in the bun and the jam with brie and aioli just did not go together. They need to reconsider that recipe for sure. The pozole was also just all right and didn't have a wow factor. Server was sweet and did her best but she doesn't cook the food. It's a great location but they need to up there game with taste and flavors. read more

The Vig McDowell Mountain - Pozole - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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VERY BAD SERVICE!!! I WANTED FISH & CHIPS FOR BRUNCH!! at 10am the waitress said the batter wont be ready until 3pm at the earliest!! I didn't order anything at restaurant because I really wanted fish and chips for brunch and nothing else to eat!!!!!!! I am never going back there again!!! read more

Food: cheeseburger- meh - I think some other actual byplaves have better. Turkey sandwich - very crunchy Entree salads - not worth the money Pretzel Starter- the bomb best item of the night. We all said that. It's a very loud place and then live music makes it hard to have conversations. Service was fantastic. No complaints. Glade we Tried it. We've been wanting to do so for some time. read more

Truffle fries, drinks, and service were all great! We went for brunch, would be interested in trying for dinner, super cute spot! Rest of the food was mediocre but maybe they shine more with dinner meals. Will update then! read more

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Beautiful ambiance great food and service was perfect! Love the indoor and outdoor views! Beautiful outdoor views.. music was terrific!

Stopped in for dinner with my dad and fiance at around 5:45 on a Saturday evening. We did not have a reservation so we were told it would be about an hour wait or we could be seated in the lounge area immediately. We opted to sit in the lounge seating. The lounge area had big chairs with small round tables intended for drinks. We were able to use a second table from an unoccupied table so we had two tables for the three of us, which we thought was plenty of space for our food/drinks. The host(?) was very kind and offered to seat us at a regular table as one became available earlier than expected. We were fine with staying at the lounge seating under the string lights but we really appreciated the effort of offering to move us to a table! The atmosphere of this place is 5/5, especially with the awesome view of the McDowell Mountains at Sunset. Tuesdays and Saturdays they have live music highly recommend sitting out on the patio! Overall we enjoyed the food, however it felt it had been sitting awhile before it was brought out to us. The pastrami was a little cold and the fries did not taste fresh. I'd still come back to try other options and check out their brunch! read more

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We arrived toward the end of happy hour so seating was at a premium. We ended up at a small table in the courtyard. We had a great view of the mountain. Our server, Stephanie, was great. She was very pleasant and helpful. My wife and I had the happy hour margaritas and had the nachos and two cheeseburger sliders. Both were from the happy hour appetizer menu. Delicious and I hope you like jalapeño peppers. read more

A few weeks ago I was part of the Yelp Elite Brunch and Bubbles event here at the Vig McCormick and I had to come back for lunch with a friend. Jeff the GM was there and was super nice along with his staff. Jade was our waitress and she was amazing. My friend and I sat out on the patio to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the landscape and patio decor. The food was great and filling. Looking forward to coming back soon. read more

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I was here back when this location first opened; it was good to come back. We went on Saturday night around 6 PM. There was a live band and a great vibe. We sat outside on the patio. We did get a little bit chilly, but the waitress brought over a couple of heaters to accommodate. We had the queso and burrata. Both excellent choices for appetizers, finished them quickly. For dinner, we had the salmon, vig burger, prime rib, and the Thai noodles. The salmon was phenomenal, including the veggies underneath, and the flavor profile was perfect. The Thai noodles feedback from the table was also great. The prime rib came out cold. I asked them to send it back and they brought a new one that also came out lukewarm, but it had great flavor. I believe the Mac and cheese and the fries for the burger were not favored at the table. But, the mashed potatoes... OMG I could eat those all day long. Overall great atmosphere will be back to try a few different things on the menu. All of our drinks of choice were tasty as well! read more

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I came in and ordered take out. I provided clear instructions and explained it was for a pregnant daughter and I needed it to be right. I said is it perfect and they said it is. I left a $50.00 tip only to get home for it all to be wrong and then to not answer the phone. read more

Very cool location. Looks like locals love just hanging on the patio. I have been to their west valley location, it's beautiful as well but this patio is like being on a vacay here in AZ Three of us had the fish tacos, they were good. Their black beans, LOVE We ordered chips, salsa and guac - sooooo good. Service was good. The west valley location will make me chicken tacos as they have chicken on hand. The waitress said that the cook would not do that here and wouldn't ask. It was fine, forced me to order the fish tacos Hubby ordered a breakfast skillet and he didn't like it. Everyone else at the table loved their food. Burger looked amazing! read more

This place was recommended to us by a guide at the Sonoran Desert Preserve. Super fast service! We ordered beers, two Vig salads and a calamari and shrimp app and they came out super quick. The salads were great with lots of goat cheese and almonds. The shrimp and calamari had a nice seasoning- a couple were over cooked but most were fine. Waitresses were great. Overall really nice place with a cool outdoor patio. Only downsides were that some parents were letting their kids run all over and one kid was injured by something in the landscaping, resulting in a bit of screaming. Also, the bathroom stalls are weirdly super dark. read more

Super cool location. The interior/exterior gives Frank Lloyd Wright vibes. We sat indoor, adjacent the sliding doors leading to the outside patio. A little chilly on a December Saturday night. There was live music. The musician was good, but it was annoying loud. I went with my parents who are HOH. The peanut noodle dish entree was very good. I added chicken which was a nice addition. Rich and plentiful, it could have fed 2 or in my case, lunch. The cauliflower appetizer was the favorite thing I tried. Our waitress was not very attentive. Perhaps due to the loud, busy environment. read more

The Vig McDowell Mountain - Noodles - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The food at The Vig was mediocre. I ordered the Roasted turkey sandwich with sweet potatoe fries; Not a dish I would order again . The cocktails on the other hand were very well blended and the Lavender Haze was my favorite. The service was a bit slow and the server did not do many table touches to see if we needed anything. Often we were ready to order and were waiting . The ambiance is on the darker side so definitely more of a date night vibe in my opinion . What i did like was the music was not Overpowering and I could actually have a conversation with my friend across the table . They do have a special seasonal menu they offer that has cocktails , dessert , and apps. For this restaurant to be located in Scottsdale it didn't give the usual upscale Scottsdale vibes. read more

The Vig McDowell Mountain - SWEET POTATO FRIES FRIES Roasted Turkey Sandwich The Vig salad with grilled chicken - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We love it here! We enjoy going on Sunday for brunch and sitting on their patio. They always ensure it's shaded. Service is always wonderful. Their food is good and so are their drinks. I won't say how many times we've been here in the last 2 months lol. read more

One of the bartenders that has a beard thinks is the owner, he didn't put out order for dinner, when we ask he got mad, and then start making racist comments. read more

This restaurant is poorly run. I put my name in for a table. I saw 3 open tables and was never called. On open table, my name remained 3. I decided to listen to the band and sit outside. We got a waiter to order food but he would not get us drinks. There was a long line at the bar and nobody was waiting on the line. We saw our waiter get drinks for 2 guys in line because they bribed him. Poorly run, poor service- not deserving of even 1 star. Stay away!!!! read more

To the so-called manager with the frosted tips--clearly a proud graduate of the DMV School of Hospitality--we've taken note. After witnessing how you treat families, we've decided we will no longer be hosting our annual company Christmas parties or company outings at your establishment. As long as you and the Mick Jagger look-alike owner are running the show, we're out. Apologies if this comes off harsh, but consider it just a shiver of what the two of you dished out to us last weekend. A special shout-out to our waitress, who was kind, professional, and clearly mortified by your behavior. We sincerely hope she finds a better place to work--she deserves it. read more