The first time I came here for dinner was about a month ago. The food and drinks were yum. The "ceviche" was not ceviche. It was shrimp with diced peppers with very little acid. The s'mores brûlée was amazing. This place is beautiful but you guys need to get your service together. Everything takes too long. And your waiters are a snooze fest. No personality. No sense of urgency. And no apologies for everything being slow with your restaurant being nearly empty. Second time, we came for brunch. I had to go to the bar to order my drinks because we sat at the table for 15 mins and no waiter to take an order. The bartender, who is amazing by the way, brought out drinks over. And then waiter came to the table to ask if we wanted anything to drink. Brunch was not all that either. Got the s'mores brûlée again because I enjoyed it before and I have no idea why there were flowers on it instead of the graham crackers. Just didn't make sense. I don't understand why everything lags so much and it's not busy. There were 3 other tables taken. That's it. What happens when your restaurant is full? I also think everything is too expensive for what you actually get. Personal opinion. Until I start reading reviews that say anything different, I won't be returning and definitely won't be sending people that way either. read more

The food was great. If you get the short ribs, the meat falls off the bone. The truffle fries are to die for. The place is aesthetically pleasing. I only gave them 4 stars because the service was a little slow with the waiter. She had many tables but no one was helping her. read more

My husband and I decided to have dinner here and we were super impressed with the service. Our server Elizabeth was very attentive, as well, as a couple of managers who made it a point to check on us. The food was really good and the cotton candy was even better! We certainly were not disappointed, especially on a night when they were supposed to be 98% at capacity. read more

Great atmosphere, below average food. I ha d the $19 burger since nothing else on the menu sounded great. I figured it would be safe.. small beef patty, dry and lacking flavor. Huge tough bun, that I had to discard to even taste the beef patty. The pickled onion, arugula, and avocado were a nice accompaniment, but it was the burger and the bun that ruined the plate. I won't be back, if you can't make a descent burger, how can you make anything else.. read more

I've seen Instagram reels about this place for a while and I finally decided to bite the bullet for a visit! The restaurant has a very relaxing air to it. My waiter David was just phenomenal. He was warm, attentive and patient. I tend to not be able to ever make up my mind when it comes to ordering food at new restaurants so his patience did not go unnoticed. I tried the Dry Heat as my adult beverage and it is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy! David told me a lil nugget that the staff help come up with the drink menu! Loveee that! Next came my main dish which was the bone in pork chop as I'm a sucker for brussels sprouts and Yukon potatoes. Pork chop was tasty and not overcooked. Potatoes were just right and my brussels were perfect, a nice balance of sweet and savory. All in all, I can't wait to drop in for another visit! Thank you David and Carcara! read more

Awesome place for date night or to impress business associates! Beautiful atmosphere, Located at street level at the bottom of Sheraton hotel downtown on Van Buren. Semi dressy & food and drinks are Top Notch !! read more

Their guacamole was amazing . The short rib was delicious . The only complaint I had is that their menu was different online than it was in person and that was disappointing for a few drinks and a few menu items. read more

I highly recommend getting the duck and goat cheese empanadas OMG SO GOOD, atmosphere was great loved the decor and the overall decor.I sat at the bar but was inside/outside and loved it. Great wine selections read more

My friend and I are staying at the Sheraton and wanted to try this place. The decor and ambiance looked great. I made reservations for 8:30pm and when we got there were greeted very nicely. We got to our table and there we sat. 25 minutes later, no water, no one came to offer us a drink, nothing!!! I even made eye contact with about 3 wait staff and was just ignored. I went to the hostess and asked if we had a server, she apologized and went to get our server but we had already had enough and were hungry so we left. read more

service is rude. Everything is overpriced. Don't recommended at all. Food is I guess okay..but overall everything is terrible. service was very very rude to us. Don't come here if you aren't willing to deal with this.. read more

Sydney was so amazing! Handled our party of 17 with ease. Can't recommend her and the restaurant enough - made my girlfriend's birthday so special. read more

Lovely place! Great Santa brunch and perfect before the nutcracker. We will definitely go again!

Great place!! Please do a Sunday brunch with some live music!!!! Atmosphere is phenomenal the food is greats and vibe is nice.

Dinned here shortly after opening, sat inside and really enjoyed the atmosphere and music. Quality selection of unique hand crafted cocktails named after some of my favorite hiking trails in Arizona. Highly recommend the ribs and eggplant tacos. Look forward experiencing the patio for happy hour soon. read more

Everything was so delicious, well seasoned, service was great, and the guacamole was just perfect. Definitely recommend.

Had the best Mother's Day brunch here! They had live music, a mural painter, a professional photographer and a butterfly release. It was so awesome! The ambiance was wonderful with the indoor/outdoor feel. The food and service was wonderful too. 10/10. read more

This place is very beautiful, the food is good, might be overpriced. Even not worth it for the experience because the atmosphere is cluttered with the mostly rude staff. My waitress was great but most of the staff gave the dirtiest looks, me and my boyfriend felt like we were out of place, very stuck up. But free cotton candy at the end! Overall, if u get over the dirtly looks, the food isnt bad at all, and its rly pretty, 6/10 read more

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First off, this atmosphere is absolutely marvelous. The aesthetic encapsulates an Arizona sunset and feels very cozy and laid back while offering high end cocktails and dining. Our server, Kiana , was so kind and attentive. She's recognized our needs and made suggestions like she had known me my whole life! We were debating what to get and all her recommendations were phenomenal (short rib tacos on happy hour!!) We were curious about a specific ingredient that came with a dish and she brought us a side of it solely to try (incredible). From the hostess, to our server and the manager, Tony, who was dressed to the nines...everyone went above and beyond. Incredible service! Shout out to the wise--the succotash slaps! (comes with the short rib entree) read more

We ordered the Baja shrimp ceviche and prickly pear ribs for an appetizer. They were both good, the ceviche had a little too much lime. We all got the Ribeyes, they were delicious, as were the fries they were served with. The cotton candy was super fun We got desserts to go, the Brûlée was awesome! Great service as well read more

Decided to just go downstairs and eat at our hotel instead of going out in the heat. Our waitress (I wish I remembered her name) was so sweet! Very personable! Food was good and atmosphere was nice. Sat on the patio so we could people watch. read more

The quinoa bowl and soup were excellent and they have a lovely and spacious outdoor area. The apple crisp dessert was also tasty.

i experienced the most incredible service from BERKLEY at Carcara! I was greeted by BERKLEY with a warm smile and such enthusiasm before I even sat down! She leaned forward on to the bar to say hello which was a clear indicator of her desire to provide personal one on one service to each guest. i had been several times before and ordered my favorite - the shrimp tacos - and what is now my favorite chips, salsa and guacamole trio, but she was ready to answer any questions I had and offer new menu items to try as well. I have always had such great service from the wait staff so congratulations to all of you - the hostess team, the prep cooks, chefs, runners, bus team and management - you've got a FIVE STAR experience here and with the nice weather coming - your patio is sure to be packed for months to come! From Kelli, a loyal customer, read more

Great date nite- yummy bites - solid drinks- and Cotton Candy for dessert.. sorry for the spoil. Enjoy!

Terrible service with decent food. Kiara B. was our server that needs retraining or she should find another line of work. She rarely interacted, appeared unhappy, took too long on requests for utensils, drinks, receiving the check, etc. Did not follow up with any refills or additional food items. Maybe the experience would've been better if we didn't sit at a table serviced by Kiara B., but we won't be back to find out. I recommend choosing another one of the many restaurants downtown. read more

Visited twice this week as I was in town for a conference. Great outdoor covered seating and reasonable temps for a 100 degree day. Drinks are reasonably priced with many options. Service was great, although food was extremely overpriced and poor quality. Ordered ceviche and was served as a soup with stale tortilla chips. Ordered a salad which was poor quality as well. Great place to hang out for drinks. read more

The atmosphere was very pretty. I want to plan a girls' brunch there! We had dinner, the short rib was decent. Potatoes texture was also very... different, it was like a cloud. My husband had a burger, it was cool. Nothing too too special. But I would go back! read more

Obnoxiously long wait times, extremely overpriced, yet only half occupied. Why almost a two hour wait time with half the tables empty? Rude staff at the door. Do yourself a favor and leave downtown for better prices and a better experience. read more

The restaurant manager is rude, and dismissive. I ordered the rib eye steak, but I was served a NY Strip steak. I know the difference. I asked the server to speak to the manager, and he was immediately dismissive even after showing him a photo of a rib eye steak. His reply: "not all rib eye steaks look like that; THIS IS A RIB EYE STEAK,: He then dismissively said, "Thank you" and turned around. He had the chef, John, come to speak to me. John was not rude and dismissive like the manager. I made my case, and John came back with what he represented was the label of the box of steaks, which said "Rib Eye Steak." I showed John the photos, and he explained that this is a "center cut" rib eye steak. My final statement to John: "you were not sold rib eye steaks." On the way out I went to see the manager to tell him he had been rude and dismissive to me... and he became aggressive and more rude! Not a good way to end the day. read more

Great service and vibes! Messed up on our food and the chicken was dry... every other entree item was delish. David was great! So attentive and spilt the bill without even being asked read more

Poor service. The waiter was rude and inattentive. We had a party of 15. They refused to split the bill and only offered a limited menu for the group. I would not recommend this place for a large group. The ambiance is nice though and food was decent. read more

I love the location. The truffle fries are a must. The cocktails are ok. The ambience is great. read more

Carcara - Empress Gin and Tonic - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The restaurant is beautiful and has nice ambiance, especially when the weather is nice to sit outdoors. I thought their lunch menu was quite limited and had nothing special on it. Just wraps and burgers for a high price. read more

Omg the food, the service, and the atmosphere are all amazing here. There's a huge & nice patio that's wide and great to eat outside when the weather is nice. I always get the short rib and it's incredible. read more

Beautiful ambiance and great service! Took my daughter for her 15th birthday. The food was amazing and I will definitely be back. read more

Very aesthetically pleasing environment and the food was tasty. The draw backs were that the wait time for not only the food but the drinks as well was far longer than expected and that's with the restaurant not fully packed. The prices are a little high so expect to spend if you go here. read more

Carcara - Short Rib - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My friend and I decided Ed to go have a drink at this new place (car car)by where I live . We were pleasantly created by the hostess. We only came for drinks so we sat rat the bar. Our bartender Juan greeted us warmly,and then presented us with the most fun and engaging experience! He made the best recommendations based off of our preferences. He has an amazing personality and truly makes you feel like you have known him your whole life ! I loved the cocktails the atmosphere and above all the service ! Rex come down 10/10! read more

Carcara - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food is fantastic and the service is great! Kelsey is the best bartender around. make sure to get a drink from her!

loved it! food and ambiance was great, food came out quickly and the service was pretty good. would definitely reccomend the Buddha Bowl! read more

Carcara - Buddha Bowl + chicken So delicious! as you can tell we very much enjoyed LOL - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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First time to Carrara. I sat at the bar with a spectacular view of the patio & a beautiful church across the street. I highly recommend the Strawberry Fields salad, delicious. I can't remember the name of the cocktail I had(strawberry, kiwi, rum & pineapple, it was amazingly refreshing. The ambiance is stunning. I will definitely be back. Also a shoutout to the bartender Bobby, he was very nice & attentive. read more

Loved it! The environment was great! Food was great. The service we got was awesome, very nice staff, gave us a desert for my gfs birthday.