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Bad Jimmy's

4.1 (198 reviews)
ModerateBurgers, Bars
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Homeyra K.

This place nails smash burgers ,juicy, flavorful, and honestly just amazing. The whole spot has a very cool vibe, relaxed and easygoing. When we went, it wasn't busy, so we grabbed takeout and hung out at the bar. Managed to sip frozen margaritas while waiting, which made the whole experience even better.they were tasty but a bit overpriced for the size , 10 dollars. The waffle fries are delicious, crispy and addictive. Overall, super solid place. Will definitely go back.

Kelci S.

Quick & tasty! My Husband & I grabbed Bad Jimmy's togo on this fine Sunday, and it was good. This location was clean, the service was prompt, and the food was delectable. The burger was a little salty, but we still devoured. I really like their secret burger sauce, and the the fries were hot & crispy. I would definitely return to Bad Jimmy's!

Jessica G.

I was excited to come here with all the hype that I heard about this place. My husband and I came. He loves smash burgers and I was excited because I don't eat red meat but they make from scratch a veggie patty. Everything was sooooo good. The fries were crispy and delicious. The burgers were so tasty and flavorful. Loved that they had a bar. The vibe was super lax and casual. We definitely will be back. If you love burgers you def have to try this place. You won't be disappointed.

Classic Double Burger, no ketchup/mustard/pickles. Added a side of fries (+$5).
Christine T.

07/25/2026 It was 3:30pm on a Saturday, and my friend and I were in Scottsdale and hungry. Neither of us had tried Bad Jimmy's before and heard good things. There was plenty of parking in the plaza. It was not very busy in there, which made sense for that time of day. However, after we ordered at the counter and sat down, we realized there was no air conditioning inside. It was very warm inside. We got our food pretty quickly, scarfed down our burgers, and took the fries to go. My friend glanced at the thermostat - it was 100 degrees inside!! There was no sign on the door or warning from the staff about it. I felt terrible for the staff having to work in those conditions. Regarding the food, I got a Classic Double burger without ketchup/mustard/pickles. It also comes with cheese and diced raw onions. I liked the crust on the smash-burgers, but it was also so thin that it fell off with every bite. The burger did not come with any sides. The seasoned waffle fries were $5. The batter and seasoning reminded me of curly fries. The bathroom was pretty clean, no seat covers. Overall the food was pretty good and I would go back, but they really need to rethink staying open when the interior is that hot!

Jo D.

THE BEST SMASH BURGERS YOU WILL EVER HAVE! Bad Jimmys was my husband and I's first stop on our honeymoon. We came and Trystan and Sylvia took care of us. Immediately, as soon as we walked in, we were welcomed and greeted with the warmest smile from the both of them! The food was amazing, but we would honestly come back just because of how thoughtful Trystan and Sylvia were and the way they took care of us! They gave us a full breakdown of the menu and even let us try their vanilla ice cream with flaky sea salt and olive oil! Their smash burgers are made fresh to order and have the perfect crisp on the edges, I recommend adding chili peppers to your burger for that extra kick! All in all we had an unforgettable experience and cannot wait to come back!

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Ramon A.

All I can say is good, good, goodness! These burgers are as good as advertised and the fries are nothing to scoff at! The ingredients and toppings are simple, but it's something about The Arizona Beef they're using that just simply separates them from other burger joints! You know place is good when they're niche and have a one page menu! Just go don't even continue reading this review!

Aspen G.

Ordered a double burger w/ bacon, wings, fries and homemade ranch!! Blue cheese is just actual blue cheese (not dressing) which is amazing!! Food was actually fire!!! Don't think about the price, it is a local business in a high rent area-- even if it wasn't, food is worth the price!! Service wasn't great? I work in hospitality so I am not picky, but I expect service workers to put in *some* effort to be friendly. I'm not going to give a local place less than 5 stars but if I did, it would be because of service. Just tell them to do better please :)

Jazmine C.

Cool spot in Scottsdale! I came a little late to the hype since it's been open for a while, but overall it was a solid experience. The burgers were good, though a bit too oily for my personal taste. The fries were also a little salty, but I do love a good waffle fry, and their sauces were pretty tasty. Staff was nice and restaurant was clean with nice indoor/outdoor vibe. It doesn't quite beat a classic In-N-Out or The Habit burger for me, but I've heard their shakes are amazing, so I might have to come back just for that!

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Matt L.

If you love smash burgers, you know..super thin, crispy, and somehow still juicy...then this is the spot! Hands down. No where have I had a burger this good. I'm honestly obsessed, I go like twice a week. Music is loud, TV's don't show sports, it's a walk up and order unless you sit at the bar. None of this is a good thing in my opinion, but at the end of the day the burger is amazing, it slaps, fire, whatever adjective you want to use. I always get the double (sometimes I stand there too long before ordering while too hungry, drooling, and I have them make me a triple). I go easy onion with no pickle but that's just my preference. The special sauce goes so well with everything on the burger. Do yourself a favor and go with no expectations except for a very tasty moo-ving burger.

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Alex E.

My daughter has been raving about Bad Jimmy's and really wanted me to try it as she knows I like a good burger. I went with the Double Burger and shared some fries with her. They make the burgers "smash burger" style and The Double comes with cheese, sauce, and grilled onions. The fries are waffle style, and were delicious, and tasted fresh. Loved the burger as well. It had a nice crust on the patty and the sauce and onions added to the great taste. Ambiance was good. It was too warm outside so we sat inside in one of the booths. Very clean restaurant inside. Service was on point as well. I'll return!

Tracy Y.

Great smashed burger! The menu isn't big, but everything we ordered was super tasty -- feels like they focus on doing a few things really well. The staff were really nice too. We weren't sure if we should order at the counter or wait for service, and they explained everything patiently without making it awkward. There's also an outdoor area, which is a nice touch if you want to sit outside and enjoy the weather. Overall, chill vibes and great food -- definitely worth stopping by.

Fries and the L.A. Burg
Doug B.

You know those places where the people are really nice and welcoming? When the food is good, that just pushes the experience to the next level. Bad Jimmy's is one of those places. Even though it has a Scottsdale address, the place is not fancy, so know what you're getting and set expectations appropriately :) I had a Big Marble Proper Lemon (a soda that is apparently made in AZ) with what I like to say was a pastrami sandwich that had a smashburger under it: the L.A. BURG. This is on the menu as "K4 Ranch Griddled Beef Pastrami, K4 Ranch Premium Arizona Beef, Single Patty, American Cheese, Griddled Onions, Mustard, on Martin's Potato Bun" GOOD STUFF! It also had pickles that you can just see in my photo. My wife and I split an order of fries. I am not an expert on fries and will eat them if they're there, but I can take or leave them. These were good, but nothing I found particularly amazing except that they were served hot. The sandwich was a little difficult to eat but the flavors and textures worked well together and the meat was hot. Just be sure to grab a bunch of napkins before digging into this one. The pickles added a nice crunch and a bit of sourness as a counter to the richness of the meat and cheese.

joe m.

This was our first visit to Bad Jimmy's. We were a bit lost but the cashier walked through the ordering process and we got excellent smash burgers. They were a bit gooey and messy, but a good way. We sat outside - it was nice to get fresh air and still hear their soulful playlist. There's a bar but they weren't serving liquor yet - beer and wine which just perfect. The waffle fries and to die for. Crispy outside and tender inside ... perfection! I can't wait to try 'em again.

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Amazing food! The music is not as loud as it used to be.(personally I liked the music)

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This is a giant yes for me. Excellent. Simple, understated but delicious food. The bartender was amazing. Super friendly and amazing vibes.

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Rehab Burger Therapy

4.3(3.5k reviews)
0.6 mi
•$$

Easy and plentiful parking nearby the restaurant on a Wednesday at about 5pm. We were greeted and…read moreseated immediately. Cool California surf bar vibe. Music playing at a reasonable level to allow conversation. We ordered the BBQ pineapple burger and Hatch Chili burger, both rehab size, 10 oz and a side of sweet potato tots. Our server was friendly and helpful, answering questions and providing recommendations. We ordered a couple of Mother Road IPAs to accompany our meal. The beers arrived after a few minutes. Cold and refreshing. The food followed about 10 minutes later. The burgers were juicy and delicious. I ordered mine medium rare and the chef nailed it! The sweet potato tots were fresh tasting, crunchy and a little sweet. We truly enjoyed our dining experience and look forward to returning. Highly recommended for a great burger!

Place is pretty neat but wasn't anything special. That said, I love their focus on burgers and all…read morethe different kinds they offer. I'm sure I'd find one I loved if I came back. The PB&J burger was disappointing. This is their flagship burger and I didn't think it was very good. You barely taste any PB or J, if at all, and it's just a plain burger with an oozing mess. Would love a stronger PB&J flavor on this one. The inside is fine, nothing out of the ordinary, but I must say our server was fantastic. I'd gladly come back and try other options since a lot of them sounded really good.

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Dodo Bird Kitchen and Cocktails - Double smash cheeseburger and fries, comes with a bar drink, excellent deal at $20

Dodo Bird Kitchen and Cocktails

4.0(335 reviews)
1.2 mi
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Dodo Bird Kitchen and Cocktails has been on my list of places to try for Happy Hour, Wing…read moreWednesday, Oyster Thursday and Tomahawk night!! Let me start off by saying my first 2 visits were not the best. In fact, This place was sitting on a 3 star rating for a while, but my last visit picked up and made up a little. I waited to wrote this review in hopes that they would redeem themselves from my first 2 visits. The first time I came, I had Lemon Pepper Wings which came to me after a very long wait. When I finally got them, they were basically naked wings, like without any seasoning. I asked for the seasoning and one of the bussers came and brought me a cup of it. I sprinkled the wings with it but when I took a bite, they were SALTY AF!!!!! I then had to shake off all the seasoning to be able to finish them. SMH. I also ordered some Sweet Potato Fries which oddly came to me within about 3 minutes. I almost finished them before I finally got the wings. I was seated at the bar and since it was packed, I sat in the only open seat which happened to be between 2 gentlemen. The guy to my left was ready to go and when he asked for his bill, they had charged him for my stuff. Super weird because we clearly weren't together and I wasn't even talking to him the entire time. He kindly alerted them and they adjusted his bill. My second visit the next day wasn't any better. Went in with 2 coworkers for $1 oysters and Happy Hour. We ordered some cocktails which took forever again, and when we asked about them, we were told they didn't have the blended margaritas ready, so she offered us on the rocks instead. We said okay since we were thirsty on a Thursday. We tasted each other's drink and they tasted exactly the same, even though we ordered different ones. I also ordered a 2nd round of 6 oysters for myself which I never got. I had to let our server know that I never got them, so she took them off the bill. Our server wasn't very friendly and she just looked like she wanted to leave. My 3rd and latest visit is when I had the Tomahawk. My friend and I started off with oysters, then ordered their huge Tomahawk, which came with a variety of sauces and a side of French Fries. This time, we came in a little later, around 730 pm or so. It wasn't as busy, so maybe that's the perfect time to go. Service was great that last time, and our drinks were perfect. Overall, it's a cool place and the decor is pretty gnarly, but I feel like they do need to work out some kinks. Prices are average but Happy Hour is where it's at. The Tomahawk special is $99 on Mondays and Tuesdays I believe, and they come with 2 large sides (we went on a Thursday so we didn't get that special). The last visit brought up my 3 stars to a 4. I'll come again, but I hope they stay consistent!

Went here with friends and we had the 3 course restaurant week menu…read more It was very nice inside and it was pretty busy with lots of TVs which is nice The appetizer was alittle on the small side but the main course was great! Had the steak and frites and then had the butter cake that was good. Friends had the crème brûlée but they didn't like it. The main problem why it's not 4 is the service. A nice waitress with short cut hair was super slow. Drinks took forever and noticed the well with so many drinks sitting there for long periods of time. It was also hard to even see where she was to try and get her to help. There were also other little things like the food runners not knowing who had what didn't tell us what steaks were medium rare or medium so we had to ask and switch plates around but overall my rating is a 3.5 stars I sadly wouldn't come back but it has a lot of potential on being a long term establishment, goodluck!

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Hand Cut Chophouse - Pork Porterhouse w/ Apple Thyme Compote

Hand Cut Chophouse

4.0(923 reviews)
0.8 mi
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My wife and I love trying out new restaurants and after we heard about Hand Cut Chophouse and the…read moreRiot Hospitality restaurants, we decided to give Hand Cut Chophouse a try in Scottsdale. We did not know what to expect other than having looked at the menu in advance. We had a very good experience there with good food, good service, and an all-around good experience! We would certainly consider returning again in the future (and recommend Hand Cut Chophouse to others). We made a reservation on Open Table and visited on a Saturday evening. We arrived a bit before our reservation and decided to stop by the bar first and enjoyed a cocktail (and a mocktail) before sitting down at our table. There was no wait at the host podium before we were seated at our table. The bartenders, our server, and the managers were great and took the time to get to know us and to answer questions. We ordered a Tempura Zucchini starter, which was fine. I'm not sure I liked the sauce with it, but it felt like a healthy yet breaded starter. Between my wife and I, we ordered a salmon and the Double Smash Burger for our entrees, and we even got a dessert (butter cake) before taking off. We enjoyed each dish though none of the dishes took our breath away. We will likely order and try different dishes on our next visit. Check out the Hand Cup Chophouse website (https://handcutchophouse.com) to get location information, see menus, apply for jobs, make a reservation, order online, make a group private reservation, and check out musical entertainment. You can also go to their website to sign up for the Riot Rewards program and get a heads up on the latest news, invitations to special events, birthday gifts, and e-mail discounts. The restaurant hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM and Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM. Happy Hour is weekdays from 3 PM to 6 PM. There is also a Happiest Meal on Wednesdays where for $25, you can choose a burger, fries, and drink. For those looking for where at Fashion Square they are located, it is located on Marshall Way just south of Camelback. They only have the one entrance though you can eat outside the restaurant if you'd prefer outside seating.

Modern look, not busy at all (noon on a Thursday), great attentive servers. Portions seemed…read moreappropriate for prices (i.e $14 for truffle fries but definitely fed all 3 of us and we didnt finish them). Came for a work lunch, will be back, everyone enjoyed their food!

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Karsen's Grill - The Standard burger with onion rings

Karsen's Grill

4.5(655 reviews)
0.6 mi
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A HIDDEN GEM IN A SEA OF OVERPRICED MEDIOCRITY…read more I genuinely do not understand why more people aren't talking about Karsen's Grill. Everything I've eaten here has been fantastic. The salt and pepper wings are TO DIE FOR. The burgers are excellent, the fries are awesome, the onion rings are phenomenal, and the cocktails never disappoint. Seriously, I have yet to order something here that hasn't made me think, Why isn't everyone eating here? And then there's the service. I've had the same servers every time I've visited, and they're consistently wonderful: friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and genuinely good at what they do. They know the menu, they can make recommendations, and they make you want to come back. Imagine that! This is a small, unassuming place with about six tables and a bar. It's not trying to be the hottest reservation in Scottsdale. There's no pretentious bullshit, no need to drop $200 on a steak just to tell people you ate somewhere expensive, and no relying on trendy vibes to distract you from mediocre food. And THAT is what I love about this place. Scottsdale has no shortage of restaurants where the prices are astronomical, the atmosphere is carefully curated for Instagram, and somehow the actual food ends up being the least memorable part of the experience. People will wait forever for an overhyped restaurant, pay a fortune for a meal that's just okay, and convince themselves it was amazing because the place was popular. Meanwhile, Karsen's Grill is over here serving food that is genuinely, legitimately GOOD. Give me great food, a well-made cocktail, and staff who actually care about the experience over another overpriced, overhyped dining destination any day of the week. Karsen's is the kind of place you stumble across and immediately want to keep coming back to. If you actually care about what's on your plate more than how much it costs or how impressive the restaurant looks on social media, go to Karsen's Grill. Your wallet will thank you, your taste buds will thank you, and you'll wonder why the hell you ever bothered with some of the other places in Scottsdale. Just please don't let the secret out too much. I still want to get a table.

Karsen's Grill is located in Old Town Scottsdale and has become a go-to spot for my lunch rotation…read more I have been at least 2 times now, and each time has been great. The staff is friendly and quick to get the food out. It's a really casual spot with a small bar and bar height tables. They do offer outdoor seating when the weather cooperates. The last time I came in, I tried the Sunburst Chicken Bites because I wasn't starving but still wanted sustenance. It was okay, but pretty dry. The sauce helped but it tasted like it was from an old batch as it wasn't hot, either. I'll still come back because it's within walking distance from work and they have a bunch of other things on their menu I want to try. Prices are a bit above average but the portions are pretty generous. Parking in Old Town can be hit ir miss but there's plenty to go around. Check out Karsen's if you're in the area!

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Citizen Public House

4.4(2.6k reviews)
0.7 mi
•$$$

We came to Citizen Public House to celebrate my daughter's birthday. I've been wanting to try this…read moreplace for years, and it was the perfect excuse. The staff and service were friendly and attentive right from the start. The drinks were fantastic--a little too easy to drink! ​As for the food, the short ribs I ordered were incredible, and my wife really enjoyed her Mac and cheese. The only real miss of the night was my daughter's beef stroganoff. They swapped traditional egg noodles for spaghetti-style noodles, and overall the dish just missed the mark for her. Thankfully, the desserts brought things back on a high note--they were absolutely delicious. Overall, a solid spot with great atmosphere, service, and drinks.

‼!!!WARNING!!!‼ We came in with a group of eight for a…read morebachelorette party expecting to enjoy dinner, spend money, and have a great night. Instead, we were publicly embarrassed and treated like criminals for absolutely no reason. After we were seated, I closed the curtain because the table next to us was loud and obnoxious. Minutes later, the manager, Hannah, walked over and decided our entire group was "too intoxicated" to be served. Not a single person in our group was causing a scene, being disrespectful, or acting out of control. We were sitting at our table, ordering dinner. What makes this even more ridiculous is that after taking our drink order, Hannah personally brought out three green tea drinks in champagne glasses. Then, almost immediately afterward, she decided we were somehow too intoxicated to stay. Which is it? If we were supposedly too drunk to be there, why were drinks being served in the first place? We had already ordered what would have been around a $700 meal, and instead of being treated with basic respect, we were stereotyped because we were a bachelorette party. It felt like Hannah had already made up her mind before giving us any chance to prove otherwise. Restaurants absolutely have the right to refuse service to genuinely intoxicated guests. What they should not do is make assumptions based on the type of celebration or the size of a group. This wasn't responsible service--it was poor judgment, inconsistent management, and an incredibly embarrassing way to treat paying customers. We'll happily spend our money somewhere that values its guests instead of profiling them. !!! DO NOT GIVE THIS PLACE YOUR BUSINESS!!! We ended up at ZUZUs, they treated us with respect and dignity. Food was 10/10.

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