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This would have been a five star review because the food was outstanding. We were greeted promptly, but once we ordered, we were left for dead. The food came out quickly and was presented beautifully on the plate. Great portions! But no one checked with us ever again. They just came and took the plates away and didn't even ask if we liked the food. Several crew members were sitting at the front of the house wrapping silverware and very busy chatting to each other. This place should have been packed because of their incredible food selection, but it was almost empty at peak lunchtime.
This is a nice place. We sat out on the patio close to the trash bins area. Our waiter was awesome. I got the slab of pork ribs. They were really good. I got the pork belly beans with them and they were not bad at all. The old fashioned I got was really good as well. Everyone in our group enjoyed the food and the service. They have some really good salads here too. My buddy really enjoyed his pork chop entrees. My brother really like his red fish as well. O can't wait to come back here.
After eating too much at Devour, a few hours later we went here for a nice dinner. We had the vegetable platter and it was perfect, with asparagus, Swiss chard, cherry tomatoes with blue cheese, and green beans with a yummy cheese grated over it. The staff were amazing and friendly and everything was so good. We also had the bread and service with butter and olive oil. Such a great stop and of if I get a cry I will go back.
Nice and chill ambiance with excellent food and service. The pork belly and grits was the business! I'm talking licking my fingers even though I was eating with utensils good. The pork belly was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. The grits were smooth and creamy just right as I enjoyed them with the pork belly. I know I had something else to eat, but the feature was this appetizer. So good
Stopped in for happy hour and honestly, Grassroots did not disappoint. I ordered the Boat Load of Wings (sauce on the side) and the happy hour pork belly, and let me tell you, that pork belly was absolutely phenomenal. Perfectly tender, beautifully caramelized, and packed with flavor. I'd come back for that alone. The pork belly complimented the jalapeno cheddar grits so well, it was like a party on my mouth. The Wings were a fun, shareable bite, crispy, flavorful, and even better when you control the sauce situation. Happy hour portions were generous, and the vibe was relaxed but lively in that "everyone's here to unwind" kind of way. Overall, a great spot for happy hour with standout dishes that make you want to explore more of the menu.
Easily has become one of, if not my favorite restaurants here in Scottsdale as a AZ local. The food always tastes fresh and is consistently good. Friendly staff and it's a nice, casual place to grab a meal and a drink. I love introducing people to this place and will continue to come back!
What an amazing find. We made it there for happy hour and ate two really good meals. I had the brisket sliders and they were heaping with meat and worth them being on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls made it even more enjoyable. My husband had the pork belly and he was in heaven. He said it was the best he'd ever had and that is saying a lot. Our server was laid back and attentive. The restrooms were clean and the food was served promptly. When we're in Phx, we're definitely going back.
We came by for lunch recently and everything was phenomenal from start to finish. Service was timely and friendly. The ambiance was also cozy with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. After looking over the menu, we ordered the pork belly to start off with. The pork itself was sweet and very tender. For our main entrees, we ordered the shrimp po boy and the southern shrimp and grits. The shrimp po boy was probably the best one I've had in a long while. The shrimp was lightly battered and seasoned well. The southern shrimp and grits was flavorful with a good amount of spice to it. It was a bigger portion than we had anticipated, and we had plenty leftover to take home. The person that I had gone with had never tried grits before and wasn't sure if they would like it but ended up liking it more than they thought they would. Close parking can be difficult to find depending on the time of day but there are plenty of lots nearby if you don't mind walking.
Really glad we came by here. It has a very relaxed vibe and the staff is very friendly. We got the common ground burrata as an appetizer and I got the shrimp and grits for my main. I also got the sangria to drink. Everything came out quickly and tasted great.
This place has one of my favorite salads in the valley! Their blackened ahi tuna salad is pricey ($30) but worth it. If you're like me and not a fan of wasabi, note that the wasabi peas in the salad aren't very wasabi-forward and you can always ask for them on the side or ask for the salad without them altogether. Service here is typically quick and friendly. Also, if you're in the mood for a tasty dessert, the chocolate toffee brownie is a must! If you come for Social Hour (their version of happy hour), I highly recommend the salmon lettuce wraps and common ground burrata. The inside of the restaurant is dimly lit, and they have comfy booths.
Grassroots is among our very favorites (all Collins family restaurants are!). Friday's special is my go-to: the Omega Burger. It's in-house dry smoked salmon chunks with arugula and their homemade aioli, on a fresh Noble Bread roll. Paired with their bacon and blue cheese dressed salad. I might regret sharing it as this is always in limited supply, but too great not to... My wife's favorite is the Sea Smoke (similar smoked salmon chunks) salad with Orzo, cuke's, candied pecans, pickled red onion, air dried corn (underrated) and heirloom tomatoes, topped with green goddess dressing. It's always also perfect. The service and attention to quality and detail Grassroots always provides will make anyone a loyal repeat customer. The experience and how good we feel after each lunch date is among why we so enjoy it here.
Half off bottles of wine for July! Best part...... what you don't finish they cork up for you to take home. We got our usual pork belly grits. And shrimp po boy but we asked for grilled shrimp. Delish. For our side tonight was an spaghetti squash that was incredible I was not that impressed with the key lime pie though like everyone else in the reviews
Reservation for Mother's Day brunch with college boy, we met at Grassroots and snagged parking nearby. There is a garage somewhere but surface parking closer to the door. Two spaces up front for curbside pickup, nice. Our table was ready, so I sat first while waiting for son. The four top where I was seated was tightly packed near other tables and had hard solid wood seats. Against my better judgement I did not return to the car for my travel seat cushion, but I should have! My ability to linger long over a meal was definitely impacted by these uncomfortable chairs. I made sure there was a coke waiting for my son when he arrived to peruse the menu. After several strongly considered options, he chose the ribs with fries and slaw. He ordered the beautiful crusty artisan bread and devoured it all, while I enjoyed the rainbow beet side dish as my appetizer. The entrees filled the entire table! I was thrilled with my plate of tender hoisin coated short rib and a fabulous jalapeno cheddar grits with some wilted greens. Ate every last bite. Son's large order of baby back ribs with slaw, plus a second plate with a massive pile of shoestring fries took up the rest of our four top table. He said the ribs were falling off the bone and very tasty. The slaw was ok, he apparently ordered it for me so I picked at it. We were both stuffed, but son found room for a brownie sundae! It was a quick meal, service was efficient and not chatty, but that's ok, because I needed to stand at the end, the hard chairs did me in!
2 months ago
3 months ago
This another one of those reviews where I wish Yelp had half stars. Three stars is too low though l, so four it is. (Ate at the bar) Service was great, drinks were made well. Daily soup was that day was a gumbo with sausage and chicken. Pretty good. I'd order it again but didn't think it's a must have item. Maybe that's why it's part of a rotation? Short rib entree was very good. I felt like the star of the show was the grits though. Maybe they just surprised me. The glaze went nicely with the entire dish too. The short rib itself was short rib... isn't it always great? lol read more
15 days ago
This would have been a five star review because the food was outstanding. We were greeted promptly, but once we ordered, we were left for dead. The food came out quickly and was presented beautifully on the plate. Great portions! But no one checked with us ever again. They just came and took the plates away and didn't even ask if we liked the food. Several crew members were sitting at the front of the house wrapping silverware and very busy chatting to each other. This place should have been packed because of their incredible food selection, but it was almost empty at peak lunchtime. read more
13 hours ago
This is a nice place. We sat out on the patio close to the trash bins area. Our waiter was awesome. I got the slab of pork ribs. They were really good. I got the pork belly beans with them and they were not bad at all. The old fashioned I got was really good as well. Everyone in our group enjoyed the food and the service. They have some really good salads here too. My buddy really enjoyed his pork chop entrees. My brother really like his red fish as well. O can't wait to come back here. read more
8 months ago
After eating too much at Devour, a few hours later we went here for a nice dinner. We had the vegetable platter and it was perfect, with asparagus, Swiss chard, cherry tomatoes with blue cheese, and green beans with a yummy cheese grated over it. The staff were amazing and friendly and everything was so good. We also had the bread and service with butter and olive oil. Such a great stop and of if I get a cry I will go back. read more
Nice and chill ambiance with excellent food and service. The pork belly and grits was the business! I'm talking licking my fingers even though I was eating with utensils good. The pork belly was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. The grits were smooth and creamy just right as I enjoyed them with the pork belly. I know I had something else to eat, but the feature was this appetizer. So good read more
Stopped in for happy hour and honestly, Grassroots did not disappoint. I ordered the Boat Load of Wings (sauce on the side) and the happy hour pork belly, and let me tell you, that pork belly was absolutely phenomenal. Perfectly tender, beautifully caramelized, and packed with flavor. I'd come back for that alone. The pork belly complimented the jalapeno cheddar grits so well, it was like a party on my mouth. The Wings were a fun, shareable bite, crispy, flavorful, and even better when you control the sauce situation. Happy hour portions were generous, and the vibe was relaxed but lively in that "everyone's here to unwind" kind of way. Overall, a great spot for happy hour with standout dishes that make you want to explore more of the menu. read more
Easily has become one of, if not my favorite restaurants here in Scottsdale as a AZ local. The food always tastes fresh and is consistently good. Friendly staff and it's a nice, casual place to grab a meal and a drink. I love introducing people to this place and will continue to come back! read more
What an amazing find. We made it there for happy hour and ate two really good meals. I had the brisket sliders and they were heaping with meat and worth them being on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls made it even more enjoyable. My husband had the pork belly and he was in heaven. He said it was the best he'd ever had and that is saying a lot. Our server was laid back and attentive. The restrooms were clean and the food was served promptly. When we're in Phx, we're definitely going back. read more
We came by for lunch recently and everything was phenomenal from start to finish. Service was timely and friendly. The ambiance was also cozy with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. After looking over the menu, we ordered the pork belly to start off with. The pork itself was sweet and very tender. For our main entrees, we ordered the shrimp po boy and the southern shrimp and grits. The shrimp po boy was probably the best one I've had in a long while. The shrimp was lightly battered and seasoned well. The southern shrimp and grits was flavorful with a good amount of spice to it. It was a bigger portion than we had anticipated, and we had plenty leftover to take home. The person that I had gone with had never tried grits before and wasn't sure if they would like it but ended up liking it more than they thought they would. Close parking can be difficult to find depending on the time of day but there are plenty of lots nearby if you don't mind walking. read more
Really glad we came by here. It has a very relaxed vibe and the staff is very friendly. We got the common ground burrata as an appetizer and I got the shrimp and grits for my main. I also got the sangria to drink. Everything came out quickly and tasted great. read more
8 months ago
This place has one of my favorite salads in the valley! Their blackened ahi tuna salad is pricey ($30) but worth it. If you're like me and not a fan of wasabi, note that the wasabi peas in the salad aren't very wasabi-forward and you can always ask for them on the side or ask for the salad without them altogether. Service here is typically quick and friendly. Also, if you're in the mood for a tasty dessert, the chocolate toffee brownie is a must! If you come for Social Hour (their version of happy hour), I highly recommend the salmon lettuce wraps and common ground burrata. The inside of the restaurant is dimly lit, and they have comfy booths. read more
Grassroots is among our very favorites (all Collins family restaurants are!). Friday's special is my go-to: the Omega Burger. It's in-house dry smoked salmon chunks with arugula and their homemade aioli, on a fresh Noble Bread roll. Paired with their bacon and blue cheese dressed salad. I might regret sharing it as this is always in limited supply, but too great not to... My wife's favorite is the Sea Smoke (similar smoked salmon chunks) salad with Orzo, cuke's, candied pecans, pickled red onion, air dried corn (underrated) and heirloom tomatoes, topped with green goddess dressing. It's always also perfect. The service and attention to quality and detail Grassroots always provides will make anyone a loyal repeat customer. The experience and how good we feel after each lunch date is among why we so enjoy it here. read more
Half off bottles of wine for July! Best part...... what you don't finish they cork up for you to take home. We got our usual pork belly grits. And shrimp po boy but we asked for grilled shrimp. Delish. For our side tonight was an spaghetti squash that was incredible I was not that impressed with the key lime pie though like everyone else in the reviews read more
29 days ago
Reservation for Mother's Day brunch with college boy, we met at Grassroots and snagged parking nearby. There is a garage somewhere but surface parking closer to the door. Two spaces up front for curbside pickup, nice. Our table was ready, so I sat first while waiting for son. The four top where I was seated was tightly packed near other tables and had hard solid wood seats. Against my better judgement I did not return to the car for my travel seat cushion, but I should have! My ability to linger long over a meal was definitely impacted by these uncomfortable chairs. I made sure there was a coke waiting for my son when he arrived to peruse the menu. After several strongly considered options, he chose the ribs with fries and slaw. He ordered the beautiful crusty artisan bread and devoured it all, while I enjoyed the rainbow beet side dish as my appetizer. The entrees filled the entire table! I was thrilled with my plate of tender hoisin coated short rib and a fabulous jalapeno cheddar grits with some wilted greens. Ate every last bite. Son's large order of baby back ribs with slaw, plus a second plate with a massive pile of shoestring fries took up the rest of our four top table. He said the ribs were falling off the bone and very tasty. The slaw was ok, he apparently ordered it for me so I picked at it. We were both stuffed, but son found room for a brownie sundae! It was a quick meal, service was efficient and not chatty, but that's ok, because I needed to stand at the end, the hard chairs did me in! read more
Was in the Scottsdale area again and had to take advantage of the opportunity to come back for more goodness from Grassroots Kitchen & Tap again. As before it was amazingly delicious and the service was top notch! Although I didn't have a reservation they were able to squeeze me in at the bar for a nice little happy hour treat! There were no open tables because they were all booked up so I was very fortunate to score a spot. Kennedy took great care of me and made an excellent suggestion for me to grab a wonderfully tasty and perfectly sized light bite! I had a delicious spicy tuna appetizer which had a nice amount of rice and a tiny bit of heat. I was debating over the spicy tuna and the salmon lettuce wraps so Kennedy's suggestion was greatly appreciated. The couple next to me had the salmon and they were raving about them so I already know what I want to try next time! The restaurant is nice and clean and the servers are all very welcoming and so pleasant! Everyone is very professional and so courteous! Parking at the time I was there was a little more crowded. I parked in the parking garage area where there were plenty of spaces. It was not a long walk so it's still very convenient. I can't wait to have another opportunity to be in the area so I can try all the things! I'd highly recommend trying them out to anyone wondering whether to go or not and would still recommend making reservations ahead of time! read more
28 days ago
5 months ago
Usually the food is pretty good here, I love the Farmers Chopped Salad. However, this time I tried the Fish Sandwich and the bun was bigger than the fish! ;-( read more
Our friends were in town and we were looking for a kid-friendly option for dinner in/around Scottsdale. We picked Grassroots Kitchen & Tap for our Saturday night dinner, around 5pm. It wasn't super busy when we arrived; we were seated right away on their outdoor patio, which was perfect for us. They do have heaters in that area as well, if you're worried about getting cold but if you plan ahead, they take reservations on their website. For our meals, we had selected the Southern Shrimp & Grits, Roots BBQ Brisket (subbed slaw, no baked beans), Waldorf Chicken Salad, and the Nordic Salmon / Salad combo. The kids got the chicken tenders meal. Overall, everyone enjoyed their food. I had gotten the shrimp & grits which was a good portion, I was able to eat most of it. The grits were clearly the star, very creamy and tasty with a little bite from the jalapeños. The kids meals were a good size as well, they came with fries & grapes and the treat was a coupon for a kids sized ice cream scoop next door. Service was efficient, our server came by periodically to check in on us and everything was brought out timely. This seems like a good spot for lunch but also had the casual date night restaurant vibe. We enjoyed it and would come back in the future! read more
I would say that Grassroots seems to be that happy in-between of a normal sit down restaurant and a fine dining restaurant. There's no dress code and the servers aren't in decked out super formal attire, but some of their food items are priced at fine dining prices. My crony and I had the pleasure of trying out the braised pork belly, braised short ribs, and the chocolate toffee brownie. The portion sizes were small, but it's made up by the very high quality of food. The short ribs and pork belly were so tender and juicy. The jalepeno cheddar grits were deliciously scrumptious. The brownie came with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream; it was decadently sweet. The service was attentive and accommodating. The whole atmosphere was bright, clean, and amiable. read more
26 days ago
29 days ago
Stopped in for a weeknight happy hour with a couple girlfriends. They were doing half off bottles of wine in the month of July so we enjoyed a couple bottles of rose with our meal. We shared the burrata and it was amazing with the pepper jam and toast. All of our meals were the perfect portions sizes and full of flavor. Such a gem! read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
1 year ago
This restaurant was very busy so we had to try it! The dragonfruit lemonade was fresh and delicious. Service was quick and our waitress was great. I ordered the edamame dumplings with a Thai chicken wrap. The edamame dumplings were beautiful. The cilantro was a bit overpowering and the broth lacked flavor. The dumplings themselves were unique and tasty. The Thai chicken wrap lacked flavor as well. I was hoping to find a place that not only had healthy options, but also brought an essence of flavor as well. Will come back to try dinner options! read more
2 months ago
5 months ago
My family loves this place. Their ingredients are always fresh and simply paired. Our favorites include the salmon lettuce wrap, burrata, pork belly, braised short ribs, and shrimp & grits. The servers are nice. The patio is cute and relaxing. There's an ice cream place next door (same owners) that we visit for dessert. read more
Visiting Arizona to see the Grand Canyon. Coming back from the Grand Canyon, we decided to search for a place to dine in for dinner. Grassroots was one of a few restaurant options that popped up on our Google search. The good reviews and overall ratings were essentially our reason for picking this location and it sure did not disappoint. Rob was our waiter and from start to finish, he did swimmingly. He suggested an appetizer that was just right for my husband and I. Drinks were good. Sucks, they didn't have mojitos. However, my alternative cucumber drink was refreshing. The atmosphere was nice and not as loud as I thought it would be. There's outdoor seating. Although it was perfect weather for outdoor dining, We gladly dined inside. Overall, our experience was wonderful from the host to the staff that helped serve us our food and drinks. read more
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8120 N Hayden Rd
Ste E-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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Yelp states many vegetarian options but i only saw a few salads and one vegetable entree, am I missing something?
They use a lot of meat substitutes so you have to read the menu carefully. I believe they have ZERO carnivore food items in the restaurant ... zero.
Does this restaurant have a children's menu?
We went and they did! Also comes with a little treat!
What is organic?
Not sure what your question is. Are they an organic restaurant? Or are you asking the meaning of…
Does star wear mask during covid19?
I think you mean "does staff wear masks"? Yes, last time I was there, a couple months ago, all staff was wearing masks.
Is this place loud? Would like to go somewhere where we could have a conversation with family that we haven't seen in a while.
There is a lot of conversation at busy times, but I had no trouble conversing at a table of 4 anywhere in the restaurant.
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