This morning my wife was nearby and awaited our friends at Nelson's opening. She brought home what…read morewill be an absolutely delicious dinner. We always shop here with full confidence that whatever we select (typically with their expert staff's guidance) it'll be extremely fresh. That it's also of the highest quality goes without saying. Tonight we're having steamed clams with drawn garlic butter and fresh rustic Noble Bread, and Idaho trout. We both cannot wait. We have cooked their fresh trout before. It's the best we have ever eaten, whether at home or out. Simply by looking at their clear eyes one knows immediately how long ago they were caught. This pair nearly looks like they used eye drops before coming home with us (wink).

It's bad to grill on aluminum foil! I saw your pics showing inside. I'm glad you're using high…read morequality oil but pls do not use foil? Yikes! There's reusable copper liners. Thank you!

A nice, fast, casual restaurant serving super fresh seafood, with lots of options for preparation,…read moreetc. You order your food at the counter, and then go sit at one of about a dozen inside tables, as well as patio options when it's cool enough to do so. Food is served quickly portions are decent sized, not too expensive. My dining companion, I both ordered different versions of shrimp dishes, and we both enjoyed our food.

Came here recently for lunch and we were greeted warmly upon entry…read more This was our first time here, and it was a little disorienting on figuring out which counter to place our order at after looking over the menu. We decided to order a cup of clam chowder each to start off with and for our main entrees, we ordered a cold lobster roll and a shrimp po boy. The chowder was a bit disappointing for our preferences. However, both the lobster roll and the shrimp po boy were fantastic in both taste and quality! The lobster roll looked smaller than others I've had before but it was absolutely STUFFED with sizable chunks of lobster meat. I would definitely come back for another one in the future. What I really appreciated about this place was that for a fast-casual dining experience, the service was very friendly and attentive from start to finish. Even though this establishment is considered fast-casual dining the vibe inside didn't feel like it based on the décor and cleanliness. Not only do they have plenty of indoor seating options, but they also have a sizable outdoor patio.

You will find Koibito Poke in The Shops at Gainey Village shopping plaza. They specialize in poke…read morebowls both with many types of raw fish, 2 types of chicken, shrimp, octopus, spicy crab and tofu. As your base, you can order white or brown rice, cauliflower rice or mixed greens. We both ordered the Koibito bowl; one with mixed greens and one with white rice. The bowl comes with salmon, Hawaiian tuna & ahi tuna, sriracha aioli, cucumbers, edamame, cilantro, seaweed salad, sesame seeds, chopped Brussels sprouts, kale, & ginger. They have a handy paper reference so that you may choose your base, ,protein, sauce & toppings. The bowls were very fresh and good. It is a very rich in protein meal. We were only able to eat half of the meal. Tops are provided for take out of your bowl. The place is clean and orderly. Staff are helpful and will give you suggestions if needed. Shared parking and a WiFi password is available at the counter.

Very, very clean atmosphere. Wonderful friendly staff! Delicious bowls! Although pricey, so worth…read moreit. Will definitely visit again!

Phenomenal customer service. Always get compliments when I cook their steaks. They have tons of…read moreselection with great deals.

I ordered meat for a barbecue from this highly recommended meat shop. I even stopped by before the…read morepick up date to make sure we were on the right page and was given a day and time to pick it up. When I arrived the day of my party the butcher was not in and my order had not been done. It was quite disappointing. I had to turn to other last minute resources !!!

Last night was our first visit to Pure Sushi. Our hostess was very friendly and seated us…read morepromptly. I can't remember everything we tried but everything was good. We ate inside and a real plus is that we could visit with our daughter and her husband and we didn't have to shout! The patio area looked really nice, next time.

My friends and I came to Pure for our final dinner in Scottsdale. We were craving sushi and didn't…read morehave a reservation, but Pure was open and nearby. It was Mothers Day and Pure was busy, so it got my hopes up that it was going to be a great dining experience, but it left a lot to be desired. We started with the edamame tossed in spicy miso butter. This was so yummy! We also ordered the crab rangoons and were fans of this dish as well. For my main course, I decided to try the Yokisoba. I saw someone at the table next to me ordered it and it looked and smelled delicious! Unfortunately I was not a fan of these dish. The sauce the vegetables and noodles were tossed in just had a weird taste I wasn't a fan of. We also split a sushi roll that was very average. Unfortunately my friends didn't love their main courses either! Our server was kind, especially considering how busy it was, but I'm not sure I'll be back anytime soon. Scottsdale has so many amazing restaurants and this just didn't do it for me!

This place had the kindest staff! They were well-stocked, incredibly knowledgeable, and so…read morefriendly. The shop was also very clean and had a great selection of products. We're excited to try the meats we purchased and will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

We recently asked our friendly butchers to introduce us to something we hadn't previously tried…read morehere. I grew up rurally and had never eaten pork chops bought from a store until moving away. Same with ribs. My father, a Journeyman electrician had friends who farmed and sold their own pork. None better! Rusty Nail's pork chops, especially their porterhouse cuts, are even better than the ones I recall so fondly from my youth. Tender, perfectly marbled and flavorful like none other. They're not "grocery store" cuts. We also bought a rack of baby back ribs. My least favorite step in smoking them is removing their membrane. Not only was this (attention to detail!) step already completed, they were fall-off-the-bone highest quality. So good! Unlike when I was young these chops can be grilled to medium or medium-well if preferred, preserving their juices and maximizing flavor. These too are now on our dinner favorites rotation. Simple seasoning with salt and pepper is all that's needed, although next time we're trying their seasonings. We will continue shopping here regularly. We've referred every friend who enjoys value and great meals too--in other words we have suggested to everyone we know to give these great people (and local ownership!) a try. Without fail our friends are truly grateful.

My wife and I dined at Swan Sushi about six weeks ago, and it was an outstanding experience. The…read morerestaurant is beautifully decorated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout our meal. The sushi was exceptionally fresh, the portions were generous, and every dish we ordered was delicious. While the restaurant is a bit hidden on the second floor of a small shopping center, don't let that discourage you. Once you find it, you'll be glad you did. I highly recommend Swan Sushi to anyone looking for high-quality sushi and outstanding service in Scottsdale. We'll definitely be back!

Swan has a lovely and comfortable outdoor patio (with heaters) with a solid cocktail menu. While I…read morewas not amazed by the sushi, we probably will be back to try other items. This was our first visit to Swan. We started with cocktails. My husband ordered the Pineapple Passion and I ordered the Heartbreaker. Both were very good and I think the bar has a nice selection of drinks. Only issue was pacing. I didn't get my drink until at least 10 or 15 mins after my husband. So he was almost done with his cocktail before I started. Not sure how this happens with a Bar order so that's a glitch that should be fixed. On the plus (?) side (for me), our waiter misidentified the drink as mine so I had many sips before realizing it was my husbands. The cocktails were good but, for $17/each, lacked embellishments. Also Swan needs to put a spicy cocktail on the menu. Our dinner was adequate and did take forever to come out. I actually really enjoyed the shishito peppers, which were nicely done. I was less impressed with the sushi. We ordered Happy Ending, kiss of fire, double double, and rainbow. Somewhat mediocre and lacking flavor. The fish did not look or taste fresh and was very thinly sliced. The rolls lacked any sauces so were quite dry especially with the dried out fish. I personally would not order any of these again. Disappointing bc I am so desperate for a good sushi place around here. The patio ambiance was nice and the staff was friendly and helpful. I think our waiter was new, which resulted in some easily resolved glitches. But he was always apologetic and trying to correct. He apologized for the timing and kitchen slowness which must not be his fault. We will probably be back to try something different on the menu. If anyone can recommend a good sushi spot in north Scottsdale, please DM me.

This is a wonderful, quiet, little restaurant that I imagine most people don't think of because…read moreit's on a golf course. However, it's so calm and the view is beautiful and it's just generally a wonderful place to stop in for breakfast or lunch. We had a veggie omelette and the everything bagel sandwich, and both were great . There was only one server working, but it was so uncrowded that it worked out fine, and we didn't have to wait at all. The server was extremely nice and friendly. What I like most about StarFire is the ambience because there are views of the golf course, and that is so nice! I plan to come back, and I recommend that you do, too.

Whether you enjoy playing golf first (as our group does) ~ or go straight to the Starfire grill,…read morethis place is a neighborhood gem. On our most recent visit, we sat on the cool, shaded patio, and Hannah, our server, was helpful and friendly. All of our meals were served quickly and were fresh and flavorful. I ordered the Blackened Shrimp Salad (see photo) and others in our party all raved about their meal choices too: Classic Cheeseburger/fries, Blackened Salmon Strawberry Salad, Chicken Quesadilla and Fish & Chips.