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    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

    3.5 (354 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Honey Butter Croissants
    Arielle W.

    Came here for dinner on a Monday night and even though it was extremely crowded, we were seated right away. Our waitress was nice, but did not come around to us a lot, so the surface was very slow. It took a very long time for our food to come out, I would say longer than normal for a busy Monday evening. The croissants were delicious, and her food was very good as well. It was also extremely loud in the area of the restaurant that we were sitting in, and it got worse as our meal progressed.

    Colette C.

    Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 5/5 on the honey butter croissants!! Recommended dishes- the grilled salmon Our steak came out a little under to how we liked it but they had no issues with making it right for us :) Noise level- easy to talk, family setting.

    Country Fried Chicken
    Barbara A.

    We were having an adventure in North Phoenix and it was past lunch so we decided to stop at Cheddar's because the parking lot was packed! (That's always a good sign.) We were greeted and seated immediately. Kiana was our waitress and she was very sweet, cheerful AND helpful as we made our selections for lunch. The food was fresh and delicious. I prefer my chicken a little more well done and it came exactly the way I like it. The portions were generous, and we each took a large serving home . Cheddars offers a honey croissant at the beginning of a meal ... which is an interesting twist and is delicious. A little like having dessert first The ambience was pleasant with plenty of space to move between tables. The chairs and tables were comfortable. Booths were an option. What we noticed was there was a lot of laughter among staff from the kitchen ... so they must enjoy each other and working together! We will definitely be back next time we're in the area .

    Salad
    Jeffery B.

    Meatloaf & chicken fried steak weren't very good, nothing had any seasoning, taste like hospital food, meatloaf is really strange taste, salad was delicious & service was great Chicken fried steak was a lot of breading.

    Buffalo Buffalo Chicken Wrapper
    Dolores D.

    Good food. Love their sampler. The ceaser salad is yummy as well. They give you croissants as complementary. They are yummy.

    The monte Christco yummy
    Paula E.

    One of my happy places! Great food at reasonable prices. Always great service too. It's a total win win for me and whenever in the area it's the place I want To go the most.

    Chips and Salsa w/ Honey Butter Croissant
    Tod S.

    Went to this location last night. We have never been to Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen and figured it would be a great place to dine for our 29th Wedding Anniversary. Parking lot was full but we did not wait long for a parking space. We thought this was a good sign. Seating was available despite the crowd. We visited this location around 4:30pm but they were busy. We were usher to a booth quickly but the seating was very narrow and quite uncomfortable (I'm built like an Offensive Lineman; tall and thick). There were no tables available with chairs. Despite being by in a booth next to a wall, it was a but noisy and was a challenge to hold a conversation at the table. Server was quick to the table. Being our first time and our anniversary, we informed our server as such and she provided some decent recommendations for appetizers. Our order: 1. Appetizer Trio (queso w/ chips, spinach dip, and cheddar fries with bacon); 2. Wife: 8oz Sirloin (Medium) with house salad (blue cheese dressing) and Broccoli Cheddar Casserole with Coke Zero. 3. Me: 8oz Sirloin (Medium) with sautéed mushrooms and onions, house salad (vinaigrette), and Broccoli Cheddar Casserole with Strawberry Lemonade/Water. Appetizers: served quickly. Quality was okay but not for the price. Was served hot but the queso was already coagulating on the top (nothing a good stir doesn't fix) as was the queso on the cheddar fries. House salads: served second with chilled fork. Salad was pleasantly crisp and chilled. Serving size of dressing was appropriate. Entree: did not take long to arrive (roughly 15-20 minutes). However, we were a but disappointed as my wife's sirloin was fatty with a huge tendon through it. It also was not cooked Medium as requested by Medium Rare (extremely bloody). The steak was hot as was her Broccoli Cheddar Casserole. Mine was very disappointing. My steak was cooked to Medium as requested but was not hot (more room temp) and my Broccoli Cheddar Casserole was cold. The sautéed mushrooms and onions were not served hot either. I even had my wife taste to confirm. We offered our feedback to our server (we never caught her name; we don't even remember her offering it). We were really disappointed to be told this location was having issues with back of house kitchen staff being consistent with quality of orders. Total bill: 67.34 plus $13.51 tip (we always give generously despite the level of service/quality of food) totaling $80.94. Overall satisfaction: food was mediocre at best, ambiance was "okay", but our Server was fast and friendly.

    Sierra S.

    I stopped by with the family to have a yummy dinner, we were greeted right away and there was a little of a wait but not horrible! It was about 5 minutes or so, so that was great! I love the ambiance in here, love the fish tank they have in here! The service is always so great as well. Our server was super nice and attentive. I love their croissants they give as starters with the honey butter it is delicious! We also always start with the Wisconsin Cheese Bites with ranch and they home make their ranch I believe and it is soo soo good! I'm picky with my ranch and theirs is soo goooood! For my meal I got the Number 8 meal it is a chicken tender plate and I get mashed potatoes with brown gravy and buttered corn, yum! Then my mom got the 6 OZ fire grilled sirloin steak with mashed potatoes with brown gravy and buttered corn! Looked delicious! Then my son got a kids burger with french fries. My mom's friend got the beer battered fish with Shrimp with the loaded mashed potatoes and homemade queso and bacon french fries. Everything was yummy and smelt amazing!

    So good
    Jode N.

    First time here. Very nice. Fairly quiet. Croissant with sweet butter drizzle. We are here for deep fried Monte Cristo. I hear its the best around. Very friendly and attentive staff.

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    Charles R.

    I'd love to give them a 5 star but I find it difficult when placed in a corner in the back of a restaurant that had ample seating. And wasn't busy. Furthermore food was fresh and good. The Buffalo chicken could've done without the hot ranch on the dish because dipping hot ranch into cool ranch just isn't it. The server was hot and cold on attention but it's to be expected from a establishment that I was warned "you'll get food poisoning and their servers are the absolute worst" At least he made sure my drinks were always full even if he didn't speak a word or mention who or what his name was

    POT PIE! Delicious and the staff was very friendly

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    Nice ambiance, friendly and prompt service. Traditional Midwestern eats at a reasonable price.

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    The Waitress was great. Manager was walking around being attentive and made sure things were running smoothly.

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    1 year ago

    Don't serve food with hair. Practice cleanliness Management acted like this happens frequently. No empathy

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    1 year ago

    Such good food for a great price! Servers are quick to help you and the restaurant itself has such a cozy vibe with good music playing.

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    11 months ago

    quality of food not up to par.service was good .food was not as I expected. very loud inside

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    1 year ago

    We had Sydney the server at the Peoria, Az location and she was the best. She provided excellent service from start to finish.

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    Our food was good but we had to wait 45 mins to get it. Some problem in the kitchen the manager said. Our server is not very attentive

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    Do you guys serve actual food? Or just crap like all the other chains? The food here looks highly processed.

    Pretty dumb question. You should probably just not go. With that attitude, you won't like it.

    Do you have happy hour?

    As per the employees, there is no Happy Hour. However, there should be! They have a very nice bar area and I would consider coming back for a Happy Hour.

    Is it Open?

    According to the phone recorded message they open July 18, 2022

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    Bobby Q

    Bobby Q

    4.5
    (5.4k reviews)
    8.6 mi
    $$

    O.M.G. The perfect…read moreopportunity to go whole hog... First of all, I rarely care for the interior of most Phoenix restaurants, but this restaurant is magnificent. Comfortable, sorta on the dark side. Classy. As I was not driving today, I decided to try their smoked Old Fashioned. Excellent -- and the dark cherries they use are the perfect addition to the cocktail. (The glass is coated with smoke from a smoldering piece of pecan wood, and the cocktail was served with a cloud of smoke under a coaster covering the glass.) The pig sickles ( ribs) were the perfect chance to make a pig of myself. Had the two meat plate, pig sickles and barbecued pulled chicken, If you like corn, you must have the side of corn with your dinner. The barbecue beans were delicious. Our server did a magnificent job tending to our drinks, appetizer, and food orders -- despite being very busy (the place was packed! -- and seemed like she was in constant motion. Very nice individual who liked la Prices? It was expensive, but the best barbecue always is. Eating isn't cheap. It was well worth every dollar spent. All in all, it was a perfect dinner. The perfect parting gift: a small paper bag containing four small donuts, coated with cinnamon. Our bag didn't make it home... I think we've found the perfect place to bring our family and out-of-town guests for dinner.

    Amazing taste, ordered through Uber Eats…read more. Everything was fresh, great taste, large portions.. wish I took a picture but the food didnt stand a chance. Beef Brisket Mac & Cheese Baked Beans Corn bread Beef Brisket Sandwich Smoked Wings

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    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    4.1
    (3.1k reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$$

    Incredible Food & Outstanding Service!…read more ​We had a fantastic dining experience at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen! The ambiance was incredibly inviting, featuring a large, open dining room and a beautiful full bar that immediately set the perfect tone for the evening. It is absolutely the kind of place I would love to revisit. ​The Service: Our server, Jackie, was phenomenal! Even though her section was packed and very busy, she was highly attentive to our needs and checked on us regularly. She was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and went above and beyond by suggesting interchangeable options to perfectly match our specific preferences. Outstanding service like hers really elevates the whole meal. ​The Food: Almost everything we ordered was excellent! With the minor exception of the gumbo, which just didn't quite hit the mark for our personal taste. Other than that, every single dish was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared. ​We will definitely be back!

    There aren't many seafood options in the Phoenix area--or at least non-chain spots I've come…read moreacross--so this place is a solid find. It's huge inside, but definitely make a reservation if you're coming on the weekend because it gets pretty busy. The atmosphere is really cool with a nice, well-executed nautical theme. The service can be a bit hit-or-miss, which is typical for a chain restaurant. During one visit, they were out of Tito's vodka and didn't have anyone available to shuck oysters--a bit peculiar for a seafood joint, but likely just a sign of the times. Overall, the food is consistently good, even if it feels a little pricey for what you get. I'll most likely be back!

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    Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

    Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

    2.9
    (248 reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    I came here with my friends and her family. Haven't been to a Golden Corral in years!! But I really…read morelike the added sections taco and baked potato!! The corn wasn't so great, I think from being under the warmer for a while. But overall, it was pretty good. The server was awesome! I forgot her name but very nice and fast!! She was on top of it. The place looks like it needs a bit more cleaning. Especially around the ice cream corner. Why is it always wet?

    The Golden Corral, where Our Family Human gathers to sample the vast kitchen bounties of our nation…read moreand planet, as much as they desire. Includes dessert. When the extended, extended family arrives in town for any reason, Golden Corral pops to the top of our list. Bountiful variety, buffet pricing, long tables, service enough to keep everyone decently satisfied with extra napkins, drink refills, take away used plates and the other small needs of a table full of diners of all ages. March 29th, 2026 a herd of humans gathered to feast. A Sunday, the after church crowd was present in their finery. Other families were in for a Sunday supper. Our crowd gathered from Albuquerque, Northeast Arizona, Deer Valley, Central Phoenix and? Remembering our deceased. I sat next to a lovely woman in her 70's, and two seats away from a six year old. My modest beginnings of spiced beans, cornbread and select salad parts was ultimately supplemented and completed by wings, mashed potators and greens from my left, and a hot dog with one bite gone and a giant helping of mac and cheese. The six year old ran off with my frozen yogurt cone. Such is life. Our service was excellent, a young woman successfuly dealing with her crowded section of The Corral. Our last time here was pre-Covid. Prices are higher, crowds are crowder, the busy food steam and other trays emptird and filled from the busy kitchen. Will we return? I am sure we will.

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    Rough Rider

    Rough Rider

    4.4
    (691 reviews)
    15.4 mi
    $$$
    Happy hour specials
    Kitchen open late

    Rough Rider is such a fun speakeasy, drink spot. The food is nothing to miss, also. While a dark…read morevibe, the drinks are lively and fun. My purple drink reminded me of a snowball. With great service, drink recommendations and delicious food, Rough Rider is the total package. A speakeasy is always like a little oasis escape and Rough Rider is no different! I can't wait to go back soon.

    Rough Rider felt delightfully off the beaten path in the best possible way. Stepping off the…read moreelevator was like being transported into a perfectly preserved speakeasy from another era. The space is warm, moody, and inviting--like a lighthearted Western brought to life--with candlelight and rich wooden accents creating an atmosphere that begs you to settle in and stay awhile. The drink menu was eclectic and thoughtfully curated, offering both trendy and classic cocktails alongside an impressive selection of spirits, beer, and wine. The bartenders were knowledgeable enough to suggest excellent off-menu creations and kept the drinks--including the water--flowing with effortless style and hospitality. The wedge salad was crisp and bright, elevated by thoughtful ingredients like jalapeño bacon and balsamic onions. The crab dip was a standout: packed generously with crab and complemented by just the right amount of cheese, finely chopped red onions, and crispy breadcrumbs. We ended the evening with St. George Absinthe, an absolute gem of an offering. Jake, Brad, and Stormy were kind, attentive, and full of great recommendations without ever feeling pushy or intrusive. We were able to truly enjoy each other's company while feeling genuinely cared for by the staff. Parking in the garage next door was graciously validated at the host stand. We left feeling full, impressed, and already looking forward to returning with family.

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