Steak 44 was an exceptional experience from the moment we arrived!…read moreMy date and I pulled up for valet parking, and the evening already felt special. Upon entering, we were greeted by a beautiful display of wine bottles that immediately caught my attention. The atmosphere was elegant, intimate, and sophisticated, setting the tone for a wonderful evening. We settled in for cocktails, delicious food, and great conversation. I ordered a martini and the filet mignon, prepared medium-well with truffle butter. We also enjoyed mashed potatoes, potatoes au gratin, roasted Brussels sprouts, and a beet salad. Now, let's talk about that beet salad! Absolutely EVERYTHING! The colorful beets, fresh greens, and cheese made for such a delightful combination. It was easily one of my favorite dishes of the evening. The potatoes au gratin were equally delicious, and the entire meal felt wonderfully indulgent. But what truly elevated our evening was the service. Our server was absolutely AMAZING! She was attentive, gracious, and made every moment feel effortless. I genuinely appreciated how she anticipated our needs and wouldn't let me lift a finger. That level of care and attention transformed an already beautiful dinner into a complete luxury dining experience. Steak 44 understands that exceptional dining goes beyond what's served on the plate. It's the atmosphere, the presentation, the hospitality, and those thoughtful touches that make an evening memorable. My experience? A solid 10/10! Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a romantic night out, Steak 44 delivers an experience worth savoring. I would absolutely return!

I've lived in Arizona for three years, and I've never experienced anything quite like what happened…read moretonight at Steak 44. My friend and I arrived dressed nicely, only to be stopped and told that her outfit violated the restaurant's dress code because it was considered "athletic wear." She was wearing a tasteful white two-piece pants set, nothing revealing or inappropriate. The gentleman who approached us, whom I assume was a manager, initially refused to let us dine. Rather than argue, she showed him why it wasn't and then we politely thanked him and walked away. As we left, my friend immediately expressed how uncomfortable and singled out the interaction made her feel. Approximately two minutes later, the same gentleman came outside and told us he would make an exception "this time" because we seemed like nice people. That statement only made the situation more insulting. If the dress code was truly the issue, what suddenly changed? And why did whether we seemed like "nice people" determine if we were welcome? Under normal circumstances, we would have taken our business elsewhere. However, my friend had driven an hour specifically to enjoy one of her favorite restaurants, and it was already 9:30 p.m. What should have been an enjoyable evening turned into an uncomfortable experience that affected the entire night between her and I and ultimately caused it to end early. I won't speculate about the reasoning behind our treatment, but I will say that what we experienced, especially compared with other guests we observed, left us questioning whether the "dress code" was being truly the reason we were disrespected. I've always heard great things about Steak 44, and I appreciate the restaurant's reputation for excellent food and service. Unfortunately, my very first visit left me feeling disappointed, disrespected, and unwelcome. Fine dining should come with high standards, but those standards should be applied consistently and respectfully to every guest. No one should be made to feel that they have to earn the right to be treated with dignity.

If you've never been here, add it to your list to come visit! The unique vibe of how they decorated…read moreit makes you feel like you're someplace else. They even have speakeasies that are worth visiting. Ask the host how to make a reservation to those speakeasies, as the staff here is very friendly. They ensure you have a wonderful time and get the experience you want. Sometimes other parties can be a little loud as they are having fun, so keep that in mind as the last few times I've gone it was a little hard to hear my table. The food is reasonably priced and pretty good! The carpaccio was to die for!!!!! I would have ordered 10 of those and been happy. The sauce they paired it with was so yummy, I wasn't expecting that. The oysters are flown in daily so ask your waiter or waitress about details if you care to know, they are very knowledgeable. Every time I've ordered food here I've been happy. Except for the duck I wasn't impressed. It was a little overcooked and tough to eat, the rice it was paired with was also a little bland but the sauce they had a little drizzled on the side was soooooo good. Now the desserts....you can't go wrong. Every dessert hits the spot. They also offer coffee as well which was perfect for me who was heading to a concert afterwards. There is a parking garage to park in and YES THEY VALIDATE! It's a little hard to find when you come up from the parking garage but the security guard saw us struggling and pointed us in the right direction. I would definitely return! Again, if you haven't been it's worth checking out.

Walked here the other night with a colleague from work - atmosphere & ambiance was great…read more Started with suggested beverages then ordered main courses and a beverage to wrap it up. I had the special suggested by Anna our server and it was great. Highly recommend stopping in to grab a beverage & the food did not disappoint.

Felt as fit as a bullmoose after eating here. My trust in the Phoenix food scene has not been…read morebusted. It was a rough ride home because I was so full. The forward pass saved the game of American football. 5 stars

Rough Rider has such a unique, captivating atmosphere being located in a basement with soft,…read moreromantic candlelight giving it a beautiful aesthetic right off the bat. The moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and seated promptly. Our server, Andrew, was outstanding. He was very attentive and helped me pick out a gin cocktail since I like gin. He completely hit a home run with his recommendation! For food, we started with oysters, shrimp, and the delicious crab dip, all of which were fresh and full of flavor. For our main courses, I had the salmon and my husband ordered the pasta. Both dishes were delicious. I'm not a huge fan of s'mores desserts, but with trusting Andrew's recommendation, this one was hands down the best paired with a Gin Espresso Martini. We completely loved our dining experience and will definitely be back whenever we're in the area again!

This place is honestly such a hidden gem, it is in between a lot of industrial businesses which is…read morean odd place for it to be, but there is an amazing story behind that! They have their own farm with their animals and they actually have a slaughterhouse up the street as well so everything is always fresh! This place has been there since before any of the industrial stuff went up. That's why it is kind of the oddball out in this area! It is extremely large inside the decorations in there are very fitting for a steakhouse! Fun fact John Wayne used to eat there. They have his booth with his pictures up, so that's a pretty cool fact to know! The staff was absolutely amazing so informative. The waiter was probably one of the best I've ever had. He suggested different items on the menu, He told us about the restaurant, and was so helpful and so friendly all the employees were great! Timely on refilling your water and taking the food plates that were empty. It was nice how quickly they took care of everything. They had some amazing jalapeño corn cornbread the 8 ounce sirloin with the Parmesan potatoes and the 8 ounce fillet with Parmesan potatoes were divine! My husband got the house salad that he liked, I got their soup of the day, which was the hatch green chili and chicken soup, which was so hearty and delicious full of flavor. Everything about this restaurant was great. I would highly recommend going here.

I very much wanted to give the restaurant a 5 star rating due to the exceptional service our waiter…read more"Tom" provided. However we ordered the prime rib for 2 and the meat left much to be desired. It was not as tender as a steak restaurant would usually serve.The portion was very generous for the price but some areas of the serving were hard to cut through. Maybe I'm just spoiled with the quality of the prime rib served at Lawry's. In any event I plan on returning to Stockyards to sample some of the steaks served there.

I went here for a friend's birthday celebration and had a pretty good experience overall. The…read moremargarita was on the strong side, but still good. The mole was a little sweeter than I would have liked, but the flavor was still great. The beans were my favorite part of this dish, a solid 10/10! However, the rice was undercooked and had lots of pieces that were hard. The service was good for the most part. It just took a while to get the bill after we had finished, but I can understand since it was a busy night. I think it's a great place for a birthday celebration or even an anniversary. They even provided a complimentary slice of cheesecake for the birthday girl!

I would recommend this place for birthdays or special event George made a good experienceread more

We had dinner at Maple & Ash this past weekend to celebrate my good friend's birthday, and from the…read moremoment we arrived until the moment we left, the entire experience was exceptional. The atmosphere was so fun and lively, the food was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were fantastic. A huge thank you to Maria, who truly went above and beyond to make our evening so special. She was incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful, continuously checking in on us and bringing us things to try throughout the night. Her hospitality made us feel so welcomed and taken care of, and she added such a personal touch to our celebration. It's not often that you come across someone who makes you feel like a genuinely valued guest, and Maria absolutely did that for us. The entire team helped make the night memorable, and Maria's kindness and hospitality truly elevated the experience. We had such a wonderful time celebrating, and I can't wait to come back to Maple & Ash for more special occasions!

I decided to make this one of my birthday celebration stops on my birthday vacation. I enjoyed the…read moreexperience and appreciated feeling special. The menu I DON'T GIVE A F*@K is so cool and fun. Plus the wonderful birthday menu with your name is exciting. I enjoyed the ambiance it was dark and sexy. It was classy and the table setting was beautiful. There were some cool black and white photos on the walls. The decor is not too over the top. It's visually appealing and pleasing. My waiter Robert was poised, professional and precise. He was polite, attentive and friendly. He was a wonderful waiter. I love excellent customer service. Food was good overall no complaints. I enjoyed the fancy wedge salad. The wedge toppings were crispy bacon, red onions, blue cheese, tomatoes & ranch dressing . The lobster dumplings were different not my favorite, but not bad. They have potential, but something was missing. The sauce they were sitting in was flavorful. The adult drinks were good overall. My birthday welcome cocktail and refreshing sorbet dessert with a candle at the end of my meal was a cute treat and surprise. Definitely make a reservation! I felt they were organized and everything went smoothly. I appreciated the whole experience and left feeling happy and satisfied. I want to try happy hour in the future. It was a great way to kick off my birthday! Definitely top tier service!

Outstanding service, ambiance, and food. That's why when we are visiting Scottsdale we eat there.read more

We celebrated my mom's birthday at Buck and Rider. They go out of their way to make the celebration…read moreexceptional. And the food was delicious as always.

Always a good choice, I recommend getting plates and sharing amongst your group so you can try more…read morethings! Favorites: White bean purée Chicken karaage Ceviche Pork belly & salmon tacos When the weather is cooler sitting on their patio is lovely! Give yourself a moment for parking!

As my friend said, the white bean puree here is a non-negotiable. It was my FAVORITE menu item…read more Only complaint was...give me another flour tortilla - ha. We ordered a bottle of wine and went to town on: White Bean Puree * Crispy Short Rib | Herb Salad | Flour Tortilla: Karaage * Aji Amarillo | Citrus Gastrique | Togarashi | Lime Elote * Chorizo Butter | Lime Creme Fraiche | Toasted Chiles Romaine * Buttermilk Dressing | Mexican Sriracha | Parmesan | Noble Bread Breadcrumbs Gambas al Ajillo * Wild Shrimp Co. Mexican Shrimp | Paprika Garlic Butter | Serrano Cruda | Garlic Noble Bread - this was the only dish that was not my favorite. SUPER flavorful but I wanted a more.. 'traditional' tapas Gambas al Ajillo flavor aka less paprika please. Saudero tacos (a brisket confit suadero tacos with a chile jam, aguacate, serrano cruda, toasted sesame, fresnos and micro cilantro) We sat on the patio for a wonderful AZ spring evening. The service was great. I also enjoyed their extensive tequila and mezcal menu. The only downside is the parking -- it's pretty small and shared with Lou Malnati's next door!

I had heard so much about this restaurant and definitely wanted to check out what all the hype was…read moreabout. I'd like to start by saying it did not disappoint! When we first entered the restaurant we were warmly welcomes by several members of the staff. We let them know that we had a reservation and we were seated quickly. You definitely need to make a reservation. The restaurant is quaint. It has bar seating for eight and about seven tables. We definitely love the warm and cozy vibe. Another huge contributing factor of the intimate setting was the fire grill that you can see from pretty much anywhere in the restaurant. To drink, I had the Cantarito. It was a mixture of. Milagro reposado, charred citrus juice, lime, and ginger which was garnished with dried slices of citrus. It was spectacular! My husband chose a bottle of Mexican Coke. We started with the Embered Elote and the cucumber salad. The Elote was fire roasted corn on the cob with a delicious crema, and spicy sauce garnished with queso. The cucumber salad was super unique, and the combination of flavors were absolutely delightful. it was made up of cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, tomatillo vinaigrette, and queso. For dinner, we shared the Shorties. Bone in short ribs season to perfection and the squeeze of lime on top pushed the flavor over the edge. Everything we had at this restaurant was fantastic. The portions are large. I definitely recommend sharing dishes. Next time we go, we are going to get one less appetizer so that we can try a dessert. Thank you for the wonderful service and crazy delicious food!

Wow wow wow! We were…read morein town for the weekend and I was lucky to score 2 last minute resys. I've been to Mexico many times and had authentic food. Bacanora was like a breath of fresh air. The menu isn't big but we had a hard time choosing since everything looked good. We decided on the elote with bone marrow, hamachi crudo and Pollo asado. I have to say the elote/bone marrow combo is life changing. My husband isn't a fan of elote but he could not stop raving about this dish. It was rich without feeling heavy. The hamachi crudo was SPICY but in the most addicting way. We didn't think it could get better,but the pollo asado was amazing. I prefer dark meat, but had a piece of the breast and it was so juicy. The rajas and frijoles were flavorful. But the best thing on the plate were the quesadillas. I wish they offered it separately. We would've ordered another plate they were that good! The portions were so big, that we ended up taking the rest of the asado to go. We ended up bringing it all the way back to NYC 3 days later and it tasted even better! I loved the whole vibe of the place. Yes, it's tiny but it made you feel like you were eating at a friend's house. The staff were friendly and patient (especially since we were so indecisive). We tried 2 cocktails which were tasty. We wanted to try more but were soooo full. We did try the sweet potato dessert which was nice but I really was too full to enjoy. I'm already planning a trip back to Phoenix so I can eat here again!

This place is definitely a hidden gem! We came in for cocktails which is delicious, but left raving…read moreabout the food! The rotating menu changes weekly or so, and everything we had was amazing! The risotto was full of flavor and the kale salad was probably the best salad I've had! The bar is small but a welcoming vibe, and the staff was really friendly and fun to talk with!

What an amazing evening, beautifully curated with so many thoughtful details. Only downside is that…read morefor some reason Apple maps was not accurate to finding the location and parking was a challenge as it is right on Roosevelt Row. However as soon as I found it and immediately after entering Pretty Penny I was transformed to the cutest little restaurant. I was greeted immediately and had made a reservation so even though my friend hadn't arrived yet, they sat me down. They instantly offered water and menus (food and cocktail). I noticed that the menu seemed very small and the dishes were shareable -- I don't eat meat so I was hoping my friend wouldn't mind sticking with fish and seafood (which she didn't). As soon as I got to my table there was the cutest sign that said welcome to Sarah Sherman and guest -- it was such an adorable and personal touch, I loved that! As soon as my friend got there we immediately both ordered the cold brew old fashioned -- we thought about the espresso martini but this just sounded too good to pass up -- and we were not disappointed! This drink was so tasty and strong. We immediately ordered the bread (sourdough boule) to soak up some of the alcohol as well as some oysters and the salsa. The oysters were so well spiced and were absolutely delicious. But the bread, the bread, the bread -- the server mentioned that it took almost 9 months to develop the bread recipe and it served. It was the best bread and butter that I think I have ever had! The salsa was good but probably was my least favorite of everything and it was still super yummy. We then moved on to the octopus tostadas. Sometimes octopus is not my fav -- it can be too chewy but this was so amazing and incredibly flavorful. It was starting to be my favorite dish until we ordered the Hamachi -- OMG!! Talk about a mouth orgasm-- both my friend and I were yummming it up -- but seriously this bite was so complex with different flavors coming up with every chew -- it has coriander candied peanuts, fermented pineapple, avocado, pickled fresno, toasted coconut and aji amarillo yogurt -- The server mentioned that this was the chef's least favorite dish which I totally do not understand because this was off the charts in my book. We also tried the earl gray whiskey sour, which was light and delicious, and ended with the shrimp toast and the espresso martini. By the way the toast on the shrimp toast was like a little fried dough triangle -- sooooo gooood! The martini was good but the cold brew old fashioned really stole the spotlight for me. Other details I loved that just elevated the experience: Purse hook (very important to me), the little trays for your utensils, metal coasters, incredibly attentive servers, fantastic music, great ambiance and the cutest was the penny they put on top of your check. So cute -- was not expecting such an enjoyable all around experience!! Will be back 1000%!!!