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Karsen's Grill

4.5 (648 reviews)
ModerateBars, Salad, American
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Michael N.

Karsen's Grill is a quaint local bar with good food by the SFG's Spring training ballpark in AZ. Their burgers looked great but we opted for shrimp tacos and a sandwich dip. Both were good, but nothing exceptional. Good choice after any ballgame.

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Abigail g.

Talk about a little local gem. MichaelAnn is running that place. I don't think there was one person that walked in that she didn't know. She made great dirty martinis and was so funny. The place it's self was so small but in all the right way. The hallway to the bathroom is decked out in classic memes The food was decent! Hard to judge being an East coast foodie in the desert

Friday grilled fish taco special and delicious rings
Todd P.

We had lunch here. It's small so we sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly. We ordered their Friday taco special and chicken fingers. We found out that the chicken fingers aren't available when the Friday fish special is. So I ordered the club sandwich with french fries. The good news is that their onion rings are excellent as is the club sandwich. But the grilled fish tacos were sorely lacking in fish and the fries were super salty. And it was in excess of $40 before the tip. Seems high to us for the quality of the food.

Potato salad and Philly special
Mike F.

Great service, atmosphere, and food. Cozy space and worth the wait if they are busy! Check the daily specials! Repeat customer and will certainly be going back!

Dip, sweet potato fries and blackened chicken sandwich
Terri B.

Food was ok. Service was fine. Ambiance small bar and six tables. Tight fit for groups. Overpriced food and drinks. Everyone's experience is different.

Chicken tenders
Tabitha S.

I came here on a whim and had the MOST fun!! The bartenders are hilarious and very interactive and the guests are so nice too!!! The chicken tenders were to dieeeee for and the buffalo sauce was one of the best I have ever had. They need to bottle it!!!!! this is the best little bar and restaurant in old town!! I will be visiting in the next couple of days to try more menu items!

Chicken salad sandwich and onion rings.
Rebecca R.

I'm a huge fan of chicken salad and this recipe is definitely one of my favorites. I dont know what gives this sandwich a bit of special zing (is it a bit of dill?) but on its toasted sourdough bread it was to die for. Onion rings were a bit well done but still delicious. We also had the chicken Phillie, which was fantastic. Tiny little place with great service and a lot of heart. Oh, and all the tables have purse/bag hooks. Big plus, given how small it is.

Grant W.

This is the second time going there and we had to get the S&P wings again, so good!! We tried the queso after seeing it on the table next to us. With a big portion and the house made chips really made the dish. The burger was surprisingly really good to me. I'm not a big mushroom fan, but with them being soaked/marinated in Pinot noir the flavor stood out. Plenty of cheese and a cooked perfectly. I guess I forgot a pic of our drinks but the Tradition marg (3oz pour) is a really good if you like em tequila forward. She got the Prickly pair marg, also very good. There is a good vibe to the bar with a good, dry sense of humor with creative signs with funny sayings. The bartender Michael Ann is great too!

Chicken salad sandwich. Onion rings.
Eric P.

Great local bar in downtown Scottsdale. Very friendly staff with a full bar and a good selection of bar salads and sandwiches. I had the chicken salad sandwich with onion rings. Very solid. Not much seating inside and out.

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John I.

So glad we tried this place. Living here and dining in Old Town can be a bitch parking sometime. We got lucky during a weekday and a little past lunchtime. Food was excellent...wants to come back and try other things, the bartender/waitress was easy to talk to and had great recommendations for our first time, adding this joint to our rotation!

Side of potato salad

Top notch food and service. It's a little bar with some lunch tables. I was a little surprised when I walked in because I didn't expect it to be so small, but the food was amazing!

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Best food in Old Scottsdale. Homemade everything. Honest pours. And great service. It's a small establishment. Hope you get a seat.

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We parked nearby and decided to stroll around Old Town, and that's when we stumbled into Old Town…read moreTavern--and wow, what a great find! Sometimes the best spots are the ones you don't plan for. The vibe here is pure charm: cozy, rustic, and full of that laid-back country feel that makes you want to kick back and stay awhile. Live music was playing, and it set the perfect tone for the night--talented musicians, great energy, and not overpowering so you can still have a conversation. Drinks? Well-priced and generous. In a town where cocktails can easily break the bank, this place keeps it real without sacrificing quality. The bartenders were friendly and quick, which is always a win. If you're looking for a spot that feels authentic, has great tunes, and won't drain your wallet, Old Town Tavern is it. Perfect for a casual night out with friends or just soaking up the Scottsdale scene.

Such a fun spot, with people of all ages spotted having fun and dancing. My friend and I were…read morelooking for a bar to hang out on a Saturday night and we noticed there was live music at the Old Town Tavern. We were not disappointed at all!! The band, called "Dayweather" was awesome and they covered all genres from Beatles to Weezer including a lot of mash ups, which were so much fun! The played three sets! We thought about going somewhere else but the music, dancing and overall vibe kept us there. There is table service and even for a busy night it was very good. There is a really nice patio too when it is not too hot out. This place doesn't feel too bougie like some of the places in Scottsdale -- this is where the real people of Scottsdale go to relax and let there hair down! I had a great time and will definitely be back!

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Hip and lively dive bar in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale! As I visited Scottsdale and on a…read moreleisure walk checking out the scene, came across this packed dive bar that seemed to be the spot to be that evening! Small dive bar with limited seating and a small bar so good luck trying to grab a drink. However, once it's your turn, the bartenders are quick and efficient. Love the live music band covers they have that gets the crowd dancing and having an enjoyable night. The band takes song requests does a wonderful job! Mix crowd of young and old patrons. If you love live music, this is your spot!

This is a really fun and iconic bar! Has a Southwestern feel to it. It's quite small, so you most…read morelikely will end up standing or on the stools near the walls. However, the walls have a counter with the stools, so you can order food and eat there! It's super crowded all the time (this was our third attempt getting my inside across 2 days), but so worth it! Our drinks were made quickly, but ordering them was a little trickier. They didn't have many people working (2? 3?) so it was easier to order at the bar then flag down a server. With it being a small space, it was would've been nice to order from a server. We had the prickly pear margaritas and the house margarita. While they tasted good, I'm not sure how authentic they were. But they were served icy cold, so can't complain too much! They were also a decent price. We also had their red pork and green pork tamales. The red was my favorite, with a hint of spice and flavorful pork. The green one was good too. We also had their nachos, which were pretty classic and appreciated by the group! Food came out in about 20-30 minutes. Prices were reasonable too. The best was the live music-- It's free! Lots of country classics. I would arriving around 1/1:15 pm, finding a seat, getting a drink and ordering food, and listening to the well-played tunes. It only has 1 small TV, so I'd go somewhere else if you're looking for a bar/pub to watch sports. Make sure to check out popular, well-known Rusty Spur Saloon for cold margaritas, delicious Mexican food, and dance worthy live music!

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I had heard about Coach House from several friends and by some pure luck, I ended up at this dive…read morebar on Christmas. A Christmas miracle of sorts. Coach House is a year-round Christmas-themed bar. Located in Old Town Scottsdale, a block or two away from Fifth Avenue, there's a parking lot that was pretty full when I arrived. If you can't find a spot, you can find some free street parking close by (max of three hours). Ambiance (4/5): A lot of holiday pop-ups these days have entrance fees and expensive holiday-themed cocktails. You'll find none of that pretentiousness here. There's no entrance fee and no elaborate cocktails. The reason to visit is the multitude of Christmas lights that adorn both the patio and the indoor area. There are also a bunch of TVs which makes it a good spot to check out the game. It's mostly a patio bar, but there is some room indoors too. As well as Golden Tee and another game. Service (4.5/5): There's a bouncer checking your ID before you come in. From there, there's a larger bar inside where you can order a drink from one of two bartenders (at least when I was there) or a smaller outdoor bar with one bartender (at least when I was there). There's a cash discount (which I always appreciate). What that means is that they don't charge you tax if you pay by cash. While the bar was busy, the bartenders working were efficient. Food (N/A): Coach House doesn't serve food but they did have a Mexican food truck posted up on the patio while I was there. I didn't have any food during my visit though. Drinks (N/A): Since The Coach House is a dive bar, expect a full bar, but don't expect fancy cocktails. Ordering simple mixed drinks or beer is the way to go. They were out of Montucky Cold Snacks so I went with a Woodchuck Cider for $6. Affordable prices in the heart of Scottsdale... I'll take that any day of the week! Speaking of Christmas miracles, while I was sipping my beer on the patio, I saw two black SUVs pull up. A group of people came out of the cars and there was one person who I immediately recognized. Former NBA MVP and multiple NBA all-star Steve Nash! As a big basketball fan, having a brew at the same bar as a Phoenix Suns legend was pretty epic. On Christmas nonetheless.

Is the Coach house is in Arizona staples. However, I had a horrible experience this evening…read more Orlando was absolutely over the top road to me and my friends. I waited in line for 45 minutes to get into the Coach house. I paid $10 to get in and went inside with my friends. I popped outside to grab one of my friends who was in the front of the line in Orlando told me I had to go back to the end of the line and was extremely rude and aggressive. This is an overpriced over Kitchie ridiculous situation up in Scottsdale.

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