The Cleaverman is a really nice establishment. I have only been to the bar area on both occasions but each time I'm really impressed by the overall ambience and quality of food choices. On the first time that we ended up at this location, it was kind of Luke. We sat at the bar enjoyed happy hour and that was a nice treat. The prices are extraordinarily affordable, but I believe it's only for one hour at the beginning of opening up the establishment. On this occasion, we just had drinks, but we were so impressed with the quality of them and the service. We decided to come back and try it again. On our next occasion, we sat at the bar also, but we tried some appetizers. For this time it wasn't happy hour, and the drinks were a lot more pricey, but overall the quality was still there. For appetizers, we got the Wagyu meatballs, the duck fries, and crabcake. The crabcake was so delicious and tasty but you only get one and the price is high...high...high Anyway, I definitely wanna come back and actually get a reservation and have a dinner at this steakhouse. Was really nice about is that they do have a fresh meat display so you can see all the current cuts and what they're looking like. In addition, my understanding is they have a beef Omakase and what you basically get to try several sample sizes of meat all beef. So I thought that was kind of cool my understanding that that is not every night you must have reservations and it's a cost of pretty penny. I will come back here, it's likely gonna be a special occasion. Would love to try some of the desserts as they did have a Dubai chocolate parfait that looked divine. For this location, remember it is attached to the Arizona center, so if you do in a parking in the garage, make sure to bring in your ticket. This establishment does validate for up to two hours for parking at the Arizona center garage. read more

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Cleaver Man absolutely exceeded expectations. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was spot on. It had the perfect vintage steakhouse feel while still feeling elevated and modern. The decor was incredibly well done and made the entire experience feel special. This is truly a special occasion type of restaurant. Kat, our server, was outstanding. You could immediately tell she genuinely knew and enjoyed the menu. What stood out most was that her recommendations felt authentic and personal, not based on upselling expensive items like so many high end restaurants tend to do. She told us what she personally loved and why, and we ended up ordering almost exactly what she recommended. The oysters on the half shell were incredibly fresh and delicious. The Wagyu carpaccio was unbelievable, the latkes were amazing, and the New York strip was fantastic. To top it off, the bartender made us Mezcal Carajillos that were excellent, and we finished the night with their incredible cookie dessert. Needless to say, we needed a walk after dinner, mostly just to talk about how great the meal was and how excited we were to come back. What really pushed this experience over the top was receiving a call the next day checking in on our experience and asking for feedback. That level of hospitality is rare. Cleaver Man, you are here to stay. We'll absolutely be back. read more

If you are just getting drinks, make sure you sit at the bar and ask for Alec. Your entire night will be set on the right vibe. I got the person of interest and this drink is delicious, sweet, refreshing, a little dangerous. My mom loved her martini and the fancy girl has a nice kick with the yuzu. We got to check out the martini lounge in the bad, playing live piano. We will definitely be back for dinner. You must have a reservation read more

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Great ambience & architecture inside. Came during restaurant week and enjoyed the menu offering for: appetizer, steak and dessert. Service was good, but lacked attention from our server due to larger dinner groups around us. read more

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First, the ambiance of this place is top notch. The moment you enter and walk down the small hallway that is draped in brown velvet, the atmosphere is set. With velvet booths in the bar, leather booths in the main dining area and golf and wood everywhere, the place feels quite upscale. Our server came promptly and was fairly attentive throughout the evening. There is a buzz of staff so around, so our water was constantly being topped off and empty plates were cleared right away. I ordered my usual amaretto sour, and it was delicious. The egg white foam had a little feather drawn on it. Hubby ordered a Heineken on draft, but they were out and he had to have it in a bottle. He was disappointed, but it was okay. We started with the French onion meatballs with crostini and the colossal shrimp cocktail. If you know me, you know I'm weird about onions, but I did that the French onion meatballs, and they were good. The shrimp in my cocktail were HUGE. You get 2 of them, but each one was like 5 bites each. We each ordered the 8 oz NY Strip with mashed potatoes and charred broccolini. I love charred broccolini, and I loved this one! The steaks were cooked perfectly. For dessert we shared a chocolate fudge cake with raspberry sorbet. Delish!!!! This place is a great date night restaurant, and we saw several large parties celebrating occasions. It also looks like a great place to sit at the bar and have a cocktail. read more

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This meal was so good! Started with the Wagyu carpaccio and the escargot and both were fantastic! I had the fancy girl cocktail and it was really good. It was a little small but so tasty. then for my main I had the fillet and I loved it with the Bernaise sauce! My mom had some issues with her prime rib, but that was partially on her and even still the restaurant really made sure that she got something that she liked. Noah was our server and he was fantastic! The overall vibe in the hair is really swanky and cool. It's definitely on the pricey side but if you're celebrating or have a special occasion, I think it's worth it. read more

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Our dinner last night at Cleverman was a wonderful experience. We met with some friends and shared a table for 4, had delicious meals and enjoyed an overall nice service. The filet was delicious and I enjoyed the peppercorn sauce to dip it in. The branzino was good as well but next time we may try some more of the seafood items to branch out a little bit. read more

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Really nice place unique makes me feel like the roaring 20s on the decor set at the bar and had dinner. It was a great vibe. The bartenders were very attentive and the drinks were really good as well. The place was packed so you definitely should get your reservation before trying to come. I would definitely go back here for those meatballs. They were incredible and the lobster Wellington was very very good as well. Food 5/5 Parking 4/5 Location 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Service 5/5 Return Factor 5/5 read more

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First experience wasn't so great on their opening night, but last night they redeemed their selves. I had their perfect martini with their house made brine. Delicious. My friend and I shared the golden oysters with beef marrow, the crab Louis salad, and the beef tartare. All were amazing. The best marrow I've tasted to date. Very old school vibes I love it! The bar was busy, so it took a bit to get our orders in, but my friend and I were busy catching up so we didn't mind. read more

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Came here on a whim on a Saturday night with my husband before a comedy show because I was craving a really good martini. I started with the house brine martini (vodka), and honestly, it wasn't my favorite, the onion flavor was a bit overpowering. The brine is supposed to be pepperoncini, olive, and pickle, but it didn't quite hit the balance I was hoping for. We also ordered the bread, which I think would've been much better served warm. It came out a little cold, and the topping leaned a bit too heavily on bacon bits for my taste. For starters, we had oysters on the half shell half West Coast, half East Coast. As a West Coast girly, those were my favorite! Super fresh huge,and absolutely delicious. Dinner, though, was the highlight. We ordered the A5 Australian Wagyu filet and added a caviar-topped lobster tail, and both were phenomenal. Everything was cooked perfectly and felt like a true treat. We also tried the mashed potatoes, which unfortunately were a bit gluey and overmixed. I gave the martini another shot with a classic olive brine vodka version, but it still didn't wow me. Overall, we had a good experience. The staff was great, and I'd definitely come back just skipping the martinis and bread next time. read more

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Ok! Add this place to the top of your sexy date night list! We celebrated our anniversary and we ate well! Oysters, WAGYU carpaccio and bread to start, which was delish. The carpaccio was hands down, the best I have had, it melted in my mouth. Cocktails were great, lots of different drinks to choose from. The mains were amazing! The lobster was so succulent and buttery. The duck fat fries were so good! It's a huge portion but a must to share! Overall I loved the decor and make sure you make a reservation for the speakeasy after! It's a cute little martini bar, but you need a reservation. read more

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I have the best bosses! For lunch on Admin Professionals Day, they took me to Cleaverman. And it was so good! We tried so many dishes! There were definitely some standouts. Let's start with dessert. We tried both the cheesecake and the chocolate cake. Please don't make me choose a favorite because I really can't. Both were amazing - so full of flavor. Ok, back to the beginning. The Oysters! We had both east coast and west coast. I hate to say it being from New England, but I liked the West Coast best. East was good, but west were just a little better. Being from New England, we had to try the lobster roll. It was decent, but IMO, too many additions. I prefer my lobster roll without all the fancy accessories. All I need is a whole lot lobster, a little mayo or butter and a nice toasty roll. The French Onion Meatballs were unique, but absolutely delicious. Another favorite was the shrimp ceviche. The addition of the horseradish was unexpected but really worked well with the shrimp. Check my photos to see everything we tried. All of it was so good! And our server did a great job of spacing out the dishes so we didn't get everything at once. As for the decor and atmosphere, the place gave me old school vibes - from the half-moon banquettes to the floor to ceiling gold curtains. It was classy and beautiful, like something from the Rat Pack era. I loved it! read more

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Food: exceptional, I had the aged ribeye. The house cocktail was lovely, I don't recall which I had. Service: 5 star and friendly. Ambience: it's given old Hollywood chic. So stylist, Instagram worthy! read more

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I have been dying to try this place and see what Pretty Decent Concepts newest addition was like. I'd say they hit it on the head with this one. I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday, and the restaurant decor is absolutely impeccable. When you first walk in down the long hallway and then it opens up to a old school steakhouse it really sets the tone. As for food, we got the baked potato bread, the oysters with bone marrow, and then shared the bone in dry aged ribeye. Bread was amazing and so funny how it tasted exactly like a baked potato. The oysters were our favorite and the bone marrow was cooked to perfection. As for the steak, it was cooked perfectly - I would say maybe a tad bit under seasoned though. Drinks were great and service was top notch. Our server even squeezed us in to check out Filthy Martini! read more

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The ambience was super cool but the food was a bit over priced for the quality. Service was okay, probably will try other steakhouses before I'd be back read more

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Overview: Amazing place highly recommend, food and service was amazing. Very aesthetic. FOOD: - 8oz Filet: 9/10. The flavor was incredible and the steak was so well seasoned that the sauce wasn't even necessary. - Chicken: 8/10. The chicken had a perfect crispy texture on the outside while staying juicy and tender on the inside. The gravy was a little overpowering for my preference, but it didn't take away from the overall flavor. - Mac & Cheese: 10/10. Absolutely loved it. It was rich and cheesy without being too heavy or overpowering. - Potato Purée: 10/10. Smooth, creamy, and packed with amazing flavor. DRINKS - Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin Cocktail: 10/10. Very refreshing with a perfect balance of sweetness and fruitiness. The alcohol flavor was present but not overpowering. - Mischief in a Glass: 8/10 alcohol was overpowering, but it was sweet and fruitful. Service: 10/10. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, which plays a huge role in creating a great dining experience Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. Our server, Eric C., was amazing very knowledgeable, attentive, and informative when answering all of our questions. The outstanding service made the entire experience even better. read more

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I made a reservation to this place and it exceeded my expectations from the moment I arrived, the service was superb from the front door all the way to the dining room. I love that from the outside you can't see inside. It gives a feel that you better book to go inside to experience. I enjoyed the complimentary champagne to celebrate a special occasion. The food came out and it was fresh and delicious. The portion of the meal was enough for two and I'm glad I didn't order another entree because it would've been too much. read more

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Great experience from greeting, to seating, to eating. Our waiter was great and I hate that I cant remember his name, but he made so many great recommendations AND was super patient with all 9 of our guest personalities LOL. We loved the aesthetic, definitely gave 20s speakeasy, with the draped curtains and dim lighting. Considering how busy it was, we all could hear each other and still felt the intimacy within the space. We ordered so much food, everything was delicious- from cocktails, to salads, to steaks, the presentation was impeccable. I will definitely be going back for the hamachi and to try some new things. read more

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I met a friend here for a drink and was kind of blown away when I walked in. The vibe is really cool. It's decorated very lush, in the best of ways. The lighting was perfect. The seating was comfortable. I was greeted promptly by the hostess in a friendly way and we chose to sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and helpful offering suggestions if we'd liked. My drink was incredible! They kept our waters filled the entire time. After this experience I would really like to go back for food! read more

Cleaverman - Person of Interest - Steakhouses Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Cleaverman understood the assignment Birthday dinner vibes were immaculate -- dim lighting, romantic energy, great music, and stronggg drinks that don't play around I had the salmon with Brussels sprouts and a wedge salad (10/10, chef's kiss ‍). My sister went all in with the lamb chops, mashed potatoes, broccoli, and mac & cheese -- and yes, we started with ceviche because balance Service was super fast, the ambiance was giving upscale grown & sexy, and there were plenty of photo-op moments. Would I go back? Absolutely. Birthday approved read more

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Service was amazing. Very attentive and friendly. The location feels like old money, definitely fine dining and social. Everything we ordered was good but the potato puree took it. Oysters, very fresh but very small. The scallops, cooked perfectly, entree has 4. Steaks (Filet and Ribeye), however good, but not great. Iv had better steaks (full of flavor), at a more reasonable price. Overall a really good experience but somewhat underwhelming. read more

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An ideal setting for a date night or birthday celebration. The staff was exceptional -- attentive, detail-oriented, and consistently warm throughout the experience. The food was equally impressive; the branzino was outstanding, and the pureed mashed potatoes were simply unmatched.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The ambiance and decor were outstanding! I'd absolutely dine at this establishment again. read more

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This is a combo review as I went to Cleverman a couple weeks ago and then Uppercut last evening. The space, all throughout deserves 8 out of 5 stars. The detail, the ambience, the ability to make you feel special is beyond words. Sadly, the actual experience doesn't quite match that vibe. Perhaps for some who always overlook the reality vs perception and are all about an IG post will say differently. I don't mind paying $50 or $500 for a meal; but it should at least match the expectation. Service at Cleverman was great (I cannot remember her name but she was outstanding - we went on 3/27 for anniversary. Please clone her!). My filet was excellent, my partner's "infamous" Prime rib was infamous for the wrong reasons. The brine or salt seasoning permeated too deeply in the cut making the entire outer edges inedible (they did compensate). The sides were great. The drinks were even better. Other than the not feeling special for a special occasion (which I was able to explain to a manager and given a sincere apology), this experience was overall pretty good. 3.95 stars. Lol. As for Uppercut. This one's challenging. So many good things yet so many not so good things. Do you get your $'s worth?..... NO Full disclosure, 4 of our 6 arrived at 6:35, the other 2, 6:40. They do say prompt arrival is imperative. Perhaps our tardiness threw off the balance. Overall, the food was excellent (carefully prepared and served). The space is beautiful and intimate (although if you are in a group, it is challenging to chat with more than the person on either side). The things I thought to be challenging. Servers often took plates away before asking if I was finished. There were some dishes I was waiting for flavors to integrate before consuming and 4 of them left unfinished. I understand, it's a timed thing, but let me have 2 plates in front of me and let me choose when and how I want to finish. I had one drink (btw - forget the wine list. Sad as I'm a wine lover and know it goes so well with beef). The old fashioned was $30 and mediocre. The drinks in the main restaurant and Filthy are better and a 1/3 less. I don't mind paying more; but if I do, it better wow me. Our service, while adequate, wasn't overly gracious or appreciative. If I am spending $1300 for 4 people, I expect more. Perhaps this space isn't for me. It doesn't mean it's not for you. Don't believe the hype. But also don't believe that just the hype will make your overall experience magical. Would I recommend uppercut? No. Cleverman? Probably. Filthy? A DEFINITE yes. There are so many steak restaurants coming downtown. Sure the vibe will still be a main attraction, but what will keep people coming back? read more

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We went to Cleaverman's a week ago and the atmosphere is incredible. The decor and ambiance are absolutely stunning, and our server Eric was fantastic. Truly a pro. However, I'm writing this as a former restaurant owner and operator from the Bay Area because the kitchen needs a wake-up call. To the owner: you need to change your steak distributor immediately. The Australian Wagyu was the worst I have ever had. Between Cleaverman's and Filthy we spent over $1600 for the night and while we don't look at pricing when we go out, we do expect a decent meal for that kind of money. The kitchen quality is just not there. I love to try and review dishes at places I dine at, and the rest of the table was equally disappointed. I tried the prime rib, and it was just okay--certainly not the best. The lamb had a nice presentation, but the flavor was mild and very mediocre, definitely not life-changing. Our friend's girlfriend didn't even touch her steak. She described it as dry. It's not chicken, yet it's dry? It was well overcooked and not tasty at all. It's disappointing because the front of house is doing everything right, but the product being served is a letdown. I'll be making a separate post about Filthy, but for Cleaverman's, the sourcing and QC need to be addressed if you want to match the premium experience you're charging for. Wonderful job with the decor for sure. The Vibe is truly a must! read more

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Came here first time just me and my friend were celebrating her birthday, the food was phenomenal The staff was super friendly accommodating. Everybody pretty much picks up where the other one left off so seamless. My experience going to the bathroom was probably the best. The lady that gives out towels said I got you girl. Let me see what I can do to get you a reservation for the bar. I was like hell yeah thank you, I didn't know I needed a reservation. She got it all set up while we had dinner. read more

Cleaverman - Steakhouses Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Went to Cleaverman Steakhouse in downtown Phoenix. Parking was easy if you can grab a meter out front, and they also offer valet. I was a little bummed there wasn't any Christmas décor or seasonal specials. We started with the charbroiled oysters, which were really good, but for the price I wish you got more than three. The duck fat fries were a huge win--super flavorful, crispy, and topped with pieces of duck that almost turned into a gravy. Definitely one of the best things we had. The baked potato rolls didn't live up to the hype. They mostly just tasted like bread with herbs and butter, and I didn't really get why they were so highlighted on the menu. The branzino was cooked perfectly with great crispy skin. My only complaint was that the tomatoes served with it could've been cooked a bit more. We paired it with whipped potatoes and mac & cheese. The whipped potatoes were solid, but the mac & cheese was honestly the weakest dish--it tasted like boxed mac & cheese, which was disappointing for a restaurant like this. Service was great overall, but the drinks took a while to come out. We were also hoping to check out the martini bar, but it was closed when we were there. Some really good highlights, but a few misses too. read more

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The ambience!! The food! The speakeasy!! The drinks!!The vibes!! The service!! Cleaverman's is the spot. Our server made excellent recommendations, every dish was perfect. The ceviche thought was incredible, best ceviche ever. If you're a spritz girl/guy order the Crimson Affair, it's different but you'll love it. The lamb was delicious and the steak perfection. Can't wait to be back!! read more

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We had a mommy and daddy date night planned without our toddler for Origen nearby who took our reservation and apparently is still not open.... Since Cleaverman is just a 2-3 minute walk we went there instead. Cant say enough great things about our experience. Our server was Kyle B, he was wonderful, knowledgeable, personable and attentive. We had 2 cocktails (a smoked whiskey & the perfect alibi) and a glass of wine (cab), all wonderful. For our starters we had baked potato rolls, Wagyu, And escargot. I found the rolls to be nice but nothing special however he loved them. The Wagyu carpaccio blew our minds. So flavorful and loved the variety of textures with the ingredients, a total palette play. He had the escargot by himself but he loved it, I did taste the cheese sauce it's served with and was pleasantly surprised for someone who does not eat any seafood/unusual protein whatsoever. For entrees: we ordered branzino meunière, he loved it described it to be melt in your mouth and one of the best pieces of fish he's had. We also split the 32oz dry aged porterhouse. The seasoning wasn't mind blowing however the cut of meat was very yummy and it was cooked at a perfect medium rare. For sauces we chose foie gras bordelaise and roasted veal Demi glacé and also received the pepper chimichurri on the house. All 3 were wonderful and really complimented the steak. For "supporting cast" (sides): we had the Mac n cheese, brussel sprouts, potato purée and Yorkshire pudding. The Mac n cheese was topped with a flavorful breadcrumb and the noodles had a wonderful cheese sauce. Absolutely loved! I wasn't all that impressed by the brussel sprouts, found them to be a bit undercooked and very lemon forward with the pork belly to be underwhelming and dry. However, the potato puree and Yorkshire pudding was FABULOUS. Full of flavor and loved the consistency! For dessert: we had the buttercake with ice cream. (may be totally wrong on the name but as described by the waiter as buttercake meets pazookie with vanilla icecream and caramel). It also had butterscotchy/caramel popcorn topping which gave it a nostalgic crackerjack vibe. It was so yummy and we practically licked the plate clean. Overall we loved the vibes, the service was phenomenal and we WILL be back. Thank you all so much! And especially well done to our server Kyle. He truly made our experience and we will continue to request him whenever we dine again in the future. read more

Cleaverman - Steakhouses Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

10/10. Absolutely the best food, vibes and service. We ordered filet with mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. I will say the Brussel sprouts were okay I didn't care for the lemony taste. But the Mac and cheese was some of the best I've ever had. The mashed potatoes were also sooo good. For a dessert we got an ice cream with Dubai chocolate and it was sooooo good. I've been wanting it ever since. The espresso martini was also very delicious. I recommend coming here! I also loveeee the details on the plate and menu. read more

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I recently visited Cleavermans in downtown Phoenix for my birthday and was immediately blown away by the decor. As soon as you walk through the doors, you feel transported to another decade--the restaurant is absolutely stunning. The service was seamless; we had various staff members checking on us throughout the night to ensure everything was perfect. As for the food, my ribeye was seasoned and cooked exactly to my liking. I also tried Yorkshire pudding for the first time, and it was surprisingly delightful! We finished with the Dubai chocolate birthday dessert, which was a real treat. My only small critiques were that our mocktail took quite a while to arrive (though the staff was great and comped it on the bill), and for the high price point, I was looking for a slightly higher "wow" factor with the flavors. That said, everything was good and I'd definitely return, especially if they participate in Restaurant Week! read more

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Chris was our server and he was awesome, very accommodating throughout the night. It was fascinating watching the staff work; everything was done with so much precision and coordination. The ambiance was lovely. It was a bit loud at first, but after a few drinks it felt like things mellowed out. Overall, Chris and the staff were a 10/10. We started with the golden oysters, which were delicious. The bone marrow was incredible, basically butter on toast but even better. The Wagyu carpaccio was also perfect. For sides, the Brussels sprouts were great and definitely worth the recommendation. Sophie's branzino was excellent too. Despite looking a bit thin, it was tender and melted in your mouth. The crab cake was decent, though it could have used a little less lobster bisque. The scallops were cooked perfectly, but mine was slightly salty, and Chris took care of it right away. We finished with the butter cookie for dessert, which was fantastic. The popcorn was an interesting touch, but it worked. This was our first time at Cleavermens and we were really impressed, from the ambiance to the service to the food. We will definitely be back to try the steak and escargot. 10/10, highly recommend for a nice night out. read more

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We came in for Christmas Eve dinner! My first time here and I enjoyed myself! I know this is a new restaurant, and the decor and interior design was very beautiful! Our server Hailey was very pleasant and friendly. I ordered a lemon drop with tequila, and my friend ordered a lemon drop shortly after me. Mine took about 20 mins to come, but it was really good. Salmon with a dash of caviar in the sauce was unique! Sides are definitely shareable for about 3 people! Mash potatoes were really flavorful and delicious. If you're a Mac and cheese lover like me, I would give it a 6/10. Thank you for having us! I will definitely come back! read more

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I've never eaten pure Cleaverman. But I have had the raw pleasure of their "Uppercut" steak omikase experience. And let me tell you, it's a treat for the ages. 17 courses of handcrafted steak insanity. It was SO good. If you want a meal you will remember for the rest of your life. This is it. 100/100. read more

Walking in, the hostess staff is super friendly and the interior of the restaurant is beautiful. However, it feels like there is more focus on the aesthetics than possibly the food? Definitely not to say the food was bad. I would say some things were very good and other things were a miss in my opinion. Starting off the service was very slow to receive things; however, our server was attentive and very very sweet. Our first set of drinks took ~20-25 min for a group of 6. The matcha mocktail add vodka was very good and the espresso martini was standard. We ordered caviar service and adding the beef tartare was a nice touch to this. Typically the egg whites and yellows are separated and I don't think they were on this one. As well, they opted for a crunchy bread and cracker vs a blini. We ordered the potato rolls to start as well and this was a miss for me. I don't have anything particular to say, I just didn't enjoy the flavor personally. I would say at our table it was split. Three of us really liked them and 3 of us didn't, so just a matter or preference. For courses, we had 3 different types of steaks: ribeye, filet, and Australian Wagyu strip. The first two were good. We did send the strip back because it was sort of salt crusted. A couple of us tried bites of it, and it was totally inedible. They did send a second steak out in its place which was still salty but was very good. The peppercorn and bordelaise sauces were good as well. My friend liked the potatoes a lot (didn't try them), and I thought the brussel sprouts were on point. They were very good, although a tad oily. The cacio risotto was a miss for me. It was Al's very salt and also bland at the same time? If that makes sense. I felt like salt was the only flavor that stood out. For dessert, it also felt like it took a reallllllly long time, although I'm not sure how long it was but we did ask to pay while we were waiting. They did comp 2 desserts and five champagne for the long wait time (without us asking or pointing out how long it had been). I think overall, we all felt like for the price it was a mediocre experience versus what you would get at oceans44, mastros, or m&a for a similar price. I think the prices are reasonable if the timing and food quality were kicked up a couple of notches. read more

Extraordinary experience and an absolute new Phoenix Favorite. Appearance is SexyAF the staff is absolutely superb. Lofty expectations based on the visual elements and did the taste ever deliver. Bone in Ribeye and the Prime Rib...both were exceptional. Duck fat fries with Yorkies and an Unami Bomb of mushrooms with caramelized onions. Deserts capped off a perfect meal. The BBC is a show stopper along with the chocolate cake. Eric was our server and set a very high bar with his 10 out of 10 service. Special shout out to young Aiden and his kindness and welcomed eagerness as a floor assistant. The manager Rachel (sp) visited our table and was a delight to speak with. Eric provided an amazing tour of the facilities following our meal. Just an amazing evening. read more

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This is our first time visiting Cleverman. We came on a Saturday to celebrate our anniversary. Our reservation was relatively early at about 430 on a Saturday. First off the ambience in this place is incredible: lots of gold, fancy decor, and definitely feels like a 1920s restaurant/bar. Very classy and very upscale feeling. Our waiter Sean was very nice. He did a wonderful job taking our orders and checking in. Since it was our anniversary, we definitely had to try a lot of items, including the caviar, steak, and the lobster Wellington. We never had a lobster. Wellington before and was definitely very seafood tasting, but would definitely recommend. Overall things are going well in the beginning, but as a night progressed on, it was a very busy night with very large parties. The wait time for the Wellington felt like a long time, and we were not briefed beforehand that it would take a little bit extra time. During the heavy dinner service hours we felt that service became a bit slower, the food and ambience deathly matched however, service did tend to slow down a little bit. For that reason had to give this place at four out of five. But will definitely return back again for another occasion. read more

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So my best friend and I decided to head downtown to try out the Cleverman we had heard great things about it and so we were very excited to try it. But I did like about this place that the parking wasn't tragic. Yes you do have to be thankful but we were able to find on on street parking pretty easily and I'm a girlie who really complains about finding good parking especially downtown so that was a plus for me. It is absolutely stunning from the moment you approach the restaurant, you can see the detail and decor immediately. This place screams grown and sexy from the lighting to the seating to the decor to the trim to the fabrics that were used to even how the hostesses and staff are dressed. and the service was absolutely amazing. From the moment I was greeted seated and the engagement that was had throughout the entire meal. I really enjoyed the service at this establishment. So I did come here, knowing that I was gonna try a little bit of everything so I'll start with the cocktails. I had gotten their plate on an old-fashioned and when I say it was absolutely delicious, top-tier a lot of times when you go to restaurants, old-fashioned you just taste the strength of the alcohol but with this one you could taste the orange you could taste the smokiness. You can taste the full body flavor all the way throughout I thoroughly enjoyed it so much that I had to lol. As my appetizer I had chosen to get the oysters, Rockefeller, I felt like they were very good. I felt like the oysters were fresh and had great flavor and were delicately prepared where the oysters still were cold, but the Rockefeller portion of top was cooked to perfection. My friend had the Caesar salad salad. It was a good Caesar salad salad. You know that that's always a great go to.. for our entrées. She had chosen the New York strip steak and I had chosen to get the Atlantic salmon , we also did shared the sides of macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes. We ended up actually sharing everything so I will give you a review of the steak. I was not impressed, it wasn't bad she had gotten hers medium well so it still had some pink on the inside. I just feel like it was a tough cut and I did not enjoy the steak and neither is she. The salmon, I was unsure how that was gonna turn out because I'm typically hard on salmon when cooked their restaurants but this was perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed how it was prepared to cook of it and it was just delicious from first bite to last. I had also decided the very last minute to try their chocolate cake. I had decided to take that to go though because we were full, but I had saw someone have some chocolate cake and I was like I gotta try it. It is served with like a sherbet survey, which was a flavor that I didn't expect a pair so well, but it really did and when I say on the way home, we ended up devouring a cake. It was absolutely delicious. Great flavors moist all the way through icing was great.. As for the price, it is a pricier type of restaurant, but you know that going in so I feel like the value for the money was fair and equitable, especially for the service that you do get and the freshness and quality of the food. I honestly cannot wait to return. I don't think I would get the steak again but everything else I had on the menu was a hit so I would definitely get this place. Another try. read more

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Pleasantly surprised by this new gem! Lately I've noticed with the newest, hottest restaurants in metro Phoenix, while the ambiance is epic, the food hasn't lived up to the hype....but I'm happy to report that Cleaverman's food and ambiance were both a hit. Yay! For my husband's birthday I reserved a table for our party of four and we were sat in their gorgeous dining room. The ambiance and decor here really are stunning. We balled out and got a few appetizers as well as the scallops and seafood tower. Everything was delicious and the service was great. What's nice is we were able to head over to our reservation at their connected Filthy Martini Bar for live music and drinks afterwards. We'll definitely reti read more

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Cleaverman Steakhouse in Phoenix is a wonderful throwback to mid-century dining, capturing the best of 1950s décor with its warm lighting, retro leather booths, and vintage touches that give the whole space an authentic old-school charm. The moment you walk in, you feel transported back in time to a beautiful old school world. The staff are friendly, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic which is awesome to see for a classic American steakhouse. Their crab cake and branzino are perfect to share for appetizers and highly recommend them. The steaks are the star of the show and we ordered the Filet and Dry-aged Bone in Ribeye and we got it with chimichurri sauces which were so incredible. If you love great food with a side of retro charm, this Phoenix gem is hard to beat! read more

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My friend booked us for dinner at 4pm on opening weekend. We got there about 10 minutes before 4pm and were seated immediately. Upon entering you will feel transported to a different era. The design for this ambiance was incredible. No detail was missed in seating, walls, tiles, even the restrooms were very well kept. The food was absolutely incredible. It is pricier but I understand that the ambiance comes with eating here and the price. The bread and the escargot will not disappoint so definitely try that especially if you've never had escargot before The guys all got steak which they said was good but more on the well done side instead of medium rare like they asked. Seasoning is still good but the char was too much. Broccolini, Brussels sprouts and Mac and cheese was also delicious and worth a try. The side dish with corn was not good st all so don't get that unless you really love anything with corn hahaha I got the branzino and that did not disappoint. I know it's a steakhouse but if you offer fish, I will give it a shot to see if they really know what they're doing back there and this was a hit. My friends did say they wish they got something else instead of the steak due to the excessive char and not getting the cook done correctly. Drinks were strong but delicious! Not a lot of vodka choices but the way they mix their drinks, even if it's a scotch it won't taste that heavy which is good. We didn't get dessert but went for more drinks at the filthy martini bar. The season for the 4 stars is due to the water situation. It may seem like a small detail but it's not. Two people got sparkling and two got still. Every single pourer got it wrong. One of them even poured house water in the sparkling and the still. So that was definitely awkward. Towards the end we just decided not to say anything cause they kept mixing the sparkling with the still. All in all it's still a good experience and the food was incredible. read more

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