My husband and I went out for date night and tried this place for the first time. We were not…read moredisappointed! The service was very quick and the server was prompt. They have bread and pesto for the table and the pesto was the BEST thing i've ever eaten. The bacon wrapped dates were amazing. I am not a fan of dates but these were quite yummy!! The bruschetta was good but I would not order them again, they're very plain. Not in a bad way, but you can get this combo anywhere. The scallops melted in my mouth and they were absolutely delicious. My husband's braised ribs were delicious as well, the mashed potatoes were smooth. We wish we saved room for dessert! Highly recommend for your next date night! We made reservations the morning before and they had availability. I would recommend reservations to secure a table since this place is very popular over the weekend.

Came here for lunch without reservations on a Thursday and it was hopping! Luckily, got a seat at…read morethe bar. Very cool place with good food, vibes and friendly service. We got the meatballs, butternut squash flatbread and a very delish salad. Next time will try to get a reservation!

Our burgers were excellent and the service amazing! My husband loved the onion rings and the sweet…read morepotato tots were cooked perfectly! Perfect lunch date!

Great burgers and their not your typical burgers. Each has its own flair to it. It was enlightened…read moreto see they offer tater tots. I love tater tots. It was tragic that I had to share it. Service was satisfactory. Plenty of space and handicapped friendly.

This place exceeded my expectations in the best way. The cocktails were divine and fresh, the…read moregrilled corn, guacamole, and salsa tasted fantastic, and we loved the Mother's Day cocktail special Thanks to our bartender Brian who made everything just how we like it. Absolutely will be back.

I stopped by The Mission Old Town for brunch on my birthday (on a Sunday). While they don't have a…read moreparking, it's located in the heart of Old Town so parking is free on the street and in most surface lots. I found a spot in the surface lot right across the street from one of the most popular Mexican restaurants in town. Ambiance (4/5): The Mission is a nice restaurant. There's a small patio in front and a large patio out back. Sit at the outdoor patio if you can pull it off. Inside is great too, and there's nice artwork both inside and outside. The only issue? It's a popular restaurant and they try to pack in as many people as possible so space is at a premium. That also means that if you come at a peak hour, like we did, it's going to be pretty loud. Service (4/5): There was a wait when we arrived and the bar was full (first come, first served). Luckily, a group was leaving right when I lingered by the bar and we were able to snag the seats. The bartender did a pretty good job taking care of us. There was room for improvement as far as her efficiency and checking in, but overall, given how busy the restaurant was, pretty good. Drinks (4.5/5): The Mission has an interesting cocktail list. As you'd expect, it's tequila-focused but there's a good variety. You'll find creative cocktails which is always big in my book. Plus margaritas like prickly pear margaritas. I went with the correndo na chuva which has cachaca, passion fruit, lemongrass, sherry, and lime juice. Cachaca is a Brazilian liqueur which you don't see in many places so this was a treat. It was a refreshing cocktail. Lots of spicy cocktails are available, too. Food (4/5): While the brunch menu is pretty extensive, I think there's a clear winner: the all-you can eat whole roasted pig out. For $19, and only on Saturdays and Sundays during brunch, it's a steal of a deal. You get pineapple roasted shoulder and pork belly carnitas tacos served with your choice of one of five sauces. There's a little buffet stand where a member of their staff will make the tacos for you. I had about 10 of them and they hit the spot! Nice variety of sauces so I tried all of them except for one (two spicy for my blood) and you can request flour tortillas if you prefer that over the corn tortillas they have. Between the two proteins, I thought the pork shoulder was more flavorful and tender. It's no surprise that The Mission Old Town has some of the most Yelp reviews in town. It's a popular restaurant. Just make sure to make a reservation or stop by outside of peak hours or there's a good chance you'll have a wait.

The food was amazing. I got the two meat plate for about $24 . I got brisket and pulled pork ,…read morepotato salad and coleslaw. Banana pudding as desert. The service was really good the workers were very welcoming and nice. The overall vibe and ambiance is chill. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Inside has a/c if you want to stay super cool. Outside seating has benches and most of water spraying to stay cool as well. I would definitely return In The future. I found this place on google and I'm glad I did.

I've had this brand at another location, so when I saw there was one near my hotel I knew it was a…read morego to! Haven't have the brisket, and opted for the jalapeño cheddar sausage, cheese grits, and the potato salad. Brisket was all that greens are made of, the sausage was as expected. Grits were loaded with flavor, and the potato salad was average. Sauces were available, but none were necessary! Only downside was lack of local beers... opted for a Coke but cold beer would out this over the top! Ambiance is picnic holler, service was at the counter but helpful, and prices are in line with expectation...

I came in yesterday with a friend and our server emma was awesome, she was so nice and attentive,…read moreand she had a great personality! the food was amazing and everything came out super fast! 10/10 great experience

I came in on a Monday ( not knowing it was taco Monday) and the bartender Delaney was an absolute…read morerock star. She took care of all of us, made our drinks fast and delicious, and did it all with a smile. She made my margaritas extra spicy

CJ made it a night to remember for our family at the Culinary Dropout. He was so accommodating with…read moreour young children and went above and beyond with each interaction. One of the best servers we've ever had! On top of it all, the food was great and so many drinks to try!

I was in town for business and was told by my ride I had to go here. We showed up and didn't have a…read morereservation but the young gentleman at the desk took my name and was able to find us two seats at the bar. The service was amazing. The chips and dip were outstanding and the fish and chips was very good.

My first time here after living in Arizona for 10 years! It is so warm and cozy inside. Has a…read morerustic western chic vibe with wood fired ovens and a huge outdoor patio. For apps we got the lamb fondue which was super tender and unique. Dipping meet in cheese? Literally nothing better. Then we also got the green chili pork stew which is a MUST try! Not too spicy and full of flavor. Also, great for sharing as you fill it in the buttery tortillas. The filet was seriously one of the best I've ever had in Arizona. It has a nice shallot butter crust and it was cooked PERFECTLY medium rare. This was a highlight. The pork chop is huge and has a nice sweetness to it. The meat wasn't dry either...it pretty much tasted like the best bacon I've ever had LOL Everyone must get the green chili Mac n cheese. Not spicy at all just Smokey and tangy and full of cheese but shockingly not that heavy. The pecan pie was unreal. Gooey and sweet but the crust was still super flakey. The brownie skillet was soft in the middle which is how it always should be. Their known for their frozen huckleberry margarita which is a treat in its own but it's not too icey they definitely don't skip out on the tequila. Rachel was our server. She's been there for awhile so you know that they treat their staff well. She was super knowledgeable and honest about certain menu items. I also spoke with the manager, Matt, who was very welcoming and seemed very proud of his restaurant (as he should be). Overall highly reccomend it here. Everything exceeded my expectations. I will absolutely be returning!

Met another couple for dinner and I made a reservation using the restaurant's reservation site Open…read moreTable. I received an email to confirm my reservation and we were good to go! We were running a little late so I had our friends check-in at the hostess stand and they gave my name for our reservation which was confirmed and they were sat at a table. We then arrive a short while later and I approached the hostess and stated that we had a reservation and our friends already arrived, checked-in for our reservation and were seated. The hostess asks what name the reservation was under and I tell her my complete name and she said she doesn't have it. I explained that I have a confirmation email and she waves her tablet at me about 4 feet away so I can't see the details and says "See! I don't have it." I replied, my friends are already here under the reservation so can I just go find them? She replied yes. I don't understand the interaction when my friends clearly checked in already using my name for the reservation. It was a discussion that wasn't necessary and did not give our first visit to the Roaring Fork a good impression. Once we found our friends after searching through the entire restaurant, we found them and sat down. We were immediately approached my our server who was very attentative and gave great service. We were told about a 3-course menu with multiple selections and I decided to get the New York Strip. I enjoyed my cesar salad and then the New York Strip was delivered. It was prepared according to my request, medium, and I checked by cutting right down the middle. I noticed it was a little tough to cut even with the steak knife I provided but the inside looked as expected so I continued on. What I was surprised to find was the amount of gristle on the New York Strip. There is nothing like having to pull food out of your mouth (several times) at a public place because you can't possible chew or consume it. For $80 (salad, New York Strip, sides and desert) I expected better. Unfortunately, my experience leads me to leave a 3 star review.

I was in town for business and my colleague has a gluten-free allergy so we picked the spot because…read morethey offer a lot of gluten-free options. I will say I think we ordered too much food We had the burrata and the hummus to start. I had the barbecue ranch salad with chicken and she had the rustic bowl with steak. Everything was really good. The hummus was phenomenal. I wish the chicken in my salad was hot versus cold, but I would definitely come back here. Service was great really cool vibes inside they do offer outdoor seating as well.

Came here for brunch and the location is right in Old Town Scottsdale, which makes it a great spot…read moreto walk around before or after. The patio was really nice, and the overall aesthetic is trendy and well done. That said, the service style was a bit confusing. There are no servers, you order at the front, get a number, and then have to go back up each time you want another drink. They do have self service water available, but the setup just didn't feel very relaxing for a brunch experience. I ordered a wrap and it was good. The drinks, however, were just okay, and one of the glasses we received was dirty, which was disappointing. Also the drinks were inconsistent with garnishes. Overall, it's a cute spot, but the lack of table service isn't really what I'm looking for at brunch, I probably wouldn't go back for that reason.

Found this place on Yelp and it did not disappoint. The space is clean, well put together, and the…read moreservice was great. Trevor took care of us and gave solid menu recommendations--the queso dip is a must-try. Looking forward to coming back for dinner and drinks.

Stopped by for cinco de mayo first time trying cein agaves. I wanna be honest experience was not…read moregood I think it started with our server just wasn't every helpful nor present as much. I don't even recall if she mentioned her name. Had some high expectations for the food and it was just not met either it was meh Ceviche- 5/10 Guacamole- 5/10 "bottomless" chips and salsa 5/10 ( chips were finished never asked for a refill) Fajitas burrito with steak - 6/10 (more of everything, very little steak pieces) Street corn - 7/10 $4 Tecate / $7 pineapple infused shot (on happy hour) 10/10 Ambiance was chill/ ac was blasting cold, clean bathrooms 10/10 Over all experience 2.5/5 stars

AZ88 is a Scottsdale classic for a reason--famous for martinis that are easily among the best in…read moretown (watch out Durant's). They're served filled right to the brim by impressively steady waitstaff who somehow don't spill a drop--you'll need to take a sip before even picking up the glass. The glassware itself is part of the experience: a signature shape that fans out slightly, adding to the presentation and making each drink feel a bit more special. It's these little details that elevate the whole visit. A long time Scottsdale staple, AZ88 has that rare mix of longevity and style. This is the kind of place you bring people when you want to impress--confident, polished, and consistently delivering.

Oh my - the espresso martinis here are worth the hype! We popped into AZ88 with the only intention…read moreto try these out after having dinner next door at Pinyon. They came out filled to the brim, cold, frothy, and truly delicious. I loved that I could get mine decaf! Really appreciated that. Boy was it packed! There were only two of us and we were told it'd be an hour wait if we wanted a table, or we could try some seats at the bar. We chose the latter. It took us about 10-15 minutes to find two open spots next to each other; but we're glad we did. There were all kinds of people visiting, bachelorette parties, corporate employees in suits, casual patrons, and loud ones lol. Downside was that the waiter that served us was a little rude. I get that he was completely slammed but answering your kind and patient patron with "you already did" after I simply asked "can I ask you a question?" was just off putting. I genuinely wanted to learn more about why the name was what it was. He finally explained that they opened in 1988 which a few of us enjoyed to hear. Idk - just be kind. It's free. Would I come back? Probably not at 8pm on a Saturday night. But yes, definitely during a slower time.