first time visit for our 40th wedding anniversary . the whole staff was very gracious and Jen treated us like family. the food was so fresh and delicious with wonderful portions! cannot wait to return and try more on this so satisfying menu. cheers to 40 years , see you again soon! read more

My boyfriend and I had our date night at Oliver's modern American and it was lovely. I've never been here before but the decor is super cute and classy. I loved the little Coca-Cola truck out front. Our server gave great suggestions when we asked what to order, and my boyfriend loved his Queen cocktail which was pretty sweet. I got a pecan espresso martini which was also delicious. For food, I ordered a hamburger which was huge! I couldn't eat half my fries because the portions here are outstanding. I had a bite of my boyfriend's pasta and the sauce was to die for. For a cute, casual date night I'd highly recommend this spot, but they also have larger tables for bigger groups and the outside seating looked like a fun vibe as well! read more

Oliver's Modern American - Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Service was fantastic, I wish I got our server's name. We visited Oliver's during happy hour for a chance to catch up with some colleagues old and current to just yap, nibble, and have a drink. The location and vibes were gorgeous. Their espresso martini was just fine. Our food was nothing too impressive. The bruschetta came out a bit cold - like it was in the freezer and needed to thaw out much longer. The bread also came out a bit cold. Calamari was fine and I really wanted to love the blondie dessert but that too seemed like the temperature was just a bit off. That being said, we sat for a couple of hours enjoying the views and cozy seating. I'd go back and try different menu items. read more

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I will tell my grandchildren about this pork chop. Riley and the whole staff were incredible! Great recommendations and great drinks as well. read more

Oliver's Modern American - Scraps. - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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This place is so good! Came here for an early bday dinner and loved the ambiance of the dining room and patio, the staff is so friendly and attentive, the manager was also kind enough to stop at our table and talked about vinyl records which was cool as I am also a record collector! Our server was very helpful in recommending appetizers and entrees. I had the short rib entree and it was perfectly cooked, for the appetizers we had the pork belly and whipped feta (I personally loved the feta more) but both still very good! Also recommend trying the lavender mule! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Oliver's Modern American - Lavender Mule - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

My wife and I had the opportunity to try this establishment during our Spring Training visit. We wanted a restaurant with a diverse menu as we were meeting local friends while we in town. The restaurant has a nice casual vibe while offering a good selection of different starters and entrees. Everything we tried was pretty good and were able to take advantage of happy hour prices for a few dishes. The location, vibe and food worked out well. read more

Riley the bartender is super amazing. After I checked the happy hour menu and saw the espresso martini I asked her if she could a chocolate martini because I can't have the espresso with the caffeine. She thought about it and asked me to let her check. When she came back she said she could go next door to get the decaf espresso if that was ok. I told her I didn't want her to go out of her way and she said she didn't mind. It will keep her busy. She came back, made my drink and it was excellent. I just wanted to spotlight her for going out of her way to make this drink for me to enjoy. She is absolutely amazing! read more

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Everything about this place was excellent. The environment and atmosphere were top-tier, and the patio is absolutely adorable for dining outside. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu, super attentive, and made the whole experience feel effortless. The appetizers were so good. The calamari was a standout. For my main, I ordered the salmon and it was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We were celebrating a birthday, and they surprised us with a complimentary dessert, which was delicious and such a thoughtful touch. Overall, this was a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I had the pleasure of dining in this amazing restaurant for my significant other's birthday with my parents. The ambiance was beautiful. The bar area is from the dairy queen that this building was built from. I love the outdoor patio and firepit area. It seems like a very relaxing place to meet friends for drinks. The restaurant decorating was trendy but loved how welcoming and unpretentious it felt. Our service was impeccable. One of the owners stopped by to check in on us and sat and told us the story of the restaurant. It was so nice to see how invested he was in the diners enjoying their dining experience. The food was amazing. We had the brussel sprouts appetizer. It was delicious. I had the short rib entree. The flavors were so good and the polenta was tasty and great texture. Someone had the salmon and enjoyed it. Another had the bison meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans. They loved the taste. My dad is from the Midwest so his only critique was that it'd be better with some gravy. Another person had the pasta dish which they enjoyed. For dessert we shared the pound cake with berries. My dad is still talking about how delicious it was. I'd highly recommend this restaurant for a fun night out with friends or a family dinner. read more

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I loved loved loved Oliver's. Had the prime steak with hand cut French fries with au poivre sauce. my companion had the chicken Milanese with pasta in pesto sauce. He really liked it. I thought it had too much oregano. To each his own. I like that they don't have have a limitless menu. They have a certain number of entrees and appetizers which means they do the menu items really well. We had very good service. Hope to return to try that Pork chop on the menu. read more

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I had high hopes because the place was highly rated, so we made the 40 minute trek to check it out for a nice dinner. Ordered Burrata, salad, steak and pasta. Burrata was good, but salad had a bit more kick than was expected. Pasta did as well. Steak I ordered medium rare, and though it was pink it was very dry, inedible and the sauce was not good. I did mention this to the server, who was nice and asked if I wanted a replacement. We were already tired, so I just say no, but to please make sure to let them know (in the back). I didn't press for it to be removed, but it would have be nice if they did, because they could clearly see I didn't eat more than one bite. It stayed on the bill. The ambience was nice, as well as lighting. Service was a little slow, but probably a busy night. TV's felt a little out of place. All in all, it is a one and done for me, especially because of the distance. read more

This is our first visit to Olivers which we made sure to visit after visiting their sister restaurant "The Eleanor" for breakfast. This is a beautiful restaurant in a historic building that once house a Polynesian Dairy Queen Queen. The bar area is a beautiful lounge and the dining room had an open mid century modern feel. On this visit we started with the Beet Salad and Brussel sprout appetizer. Both of these are large enough for a table of 4 or to have as entrees. The beet salad was lightly dressed and spinach, goat cheese, golden beets and raisins and crunchy almonds. The brussel sprouts had so many flavors and textures going on from the perfectly cooked brussel sprouts to the baba ganoush which added creaminese to the sweetness of the molasses, and tart pomegranates. It all works well together. For entrees my husband had the tomahawk pork chop with mustard greens. The pork was perfectly cooked and tender. The mustard greens were way too salty to eat. My meal was the prime bistro steak (flat iron) with fries. The steak was cooked to medium rare and well executed. I would have liked to taste more of the au poivre sauce. All in all the food is reasonably priced with a decent happy hour menu. I think the portions of some dishes are too large and I hate to waste food. In addition, I think they need to work on the execution of the mustard greens which would go well with the pork or steak. The staff was accommodating and open to feedback. read more

Oliver's Modern American - Beet salad, prime bistro steak, dining room, brussel sprouts, and tomahawk pork chop - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Beautiful MCM building. I would have taken the theme into the chairs, music and drinks. Building is so gorgeous. Husband ordered the smoked old fashioned. He says it was quite good and it came with a clear ice ball, which made him happy. I had a glass of Cabernet and it was tasty but nothing to remember. We got 2 appetizers- burratta with pesto and Noble bread plus the Argentinian red shrimp with Noble bread. The burratta was good and the pesto shined! The shrimp was spicy with red chili flakes and tons of sliced garlic! Sadly the dessert menu was lacking, IMO so we skipped it. We would come here for dinner in the future. read more

Oliver's Modern American - Our 2 appetizers and my wine - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Oliver's is tucked away behind a lovely array of bushes, trees, and plants, lending to the intimate, upscale atmosphere. Beginning with the old, restored Coca Cola truck out front and the swooping elegance of the building itself, that taste of mid-century modern continues throughout the interior, the menu choices, and even the staff. As someone who loves mid-century modern as a style, in every way, it was an absolute delight to me. I couldn't stop smiling, couldn't stop feeling like I was sitting somewhere I belonged. Incredibly kind staff at the door, accommodating seating for me and my father, both of whom use canes. That experience was more than quadrupled by the waiter (who might I say, was dapper in his lovely Clark Kent-esque outfit) who didn't even blink at my allergen needs (potato, soy, gluten). He went right to the kitchen after I asked if it was easier for me to pick things I was interested in and ask or just ask the chef. He came back with a ton of recommendations. I chose the beef option along with a sub of squash puree and grilled carrots. The steak was the best steak I've ever had in my life, hands down. Medium was true medium, they'd let it rest like you should, and it was melt in your mouth delicious. I ate every bite slowly to savor it as I looked around the establishment, over adorable tabletop lights that emulated candles, booths brought straight out of upscale images of the past, waitstaff all clad in their own touch and variation of the same wonderful look, and patrons who all looked pleased to be there. The squash puree was delightful, so long as you like butternut squash (which I do) and the carrots were just right to be able to take back to the hotel with me and heat in the microwave for a late night snack. Wonderful all around. My father had the bison meatloaf, potatoes, and subbed in steak beans. He ate the whole thing with the same complements and joy at the food he was consuming that I did. The waiter talked with us about allergens and made us feel at home and made me not feel like a huge burden asking to be accommodated (which I sometimes feel like at other places). Zero allergen concerns cropped up after eating here. Didn't even feel the need for my traditional 'being careful' antihistamine because we were on vacation and not at home. The following evening, I was sad we had to eat too early to go to this place a second time. But I guarantee you I will be back. I live a whole state away, but this place is sealed in my memory as something special. Perhaps next time I will be traveling with my husband and can show him the absolute delight of this local. And maybe, just maybe, I will have packed the proper dress for such a location. read more

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Sat outdoors on the patio. Great and attentive service. Try the pork belly sharable - you wont regret it. It checks all the boxes - presentation, varied textures, and multi-dimensional flavor profile. It was very good and different from pork belly options at other restaurants. read more

Outstanding service and good. Ambiance and decor are funky and modern too. Bailey was our server and she and the other waiter were amazingly attentive and knowledgeable. Non-pretentious New American joint that looks like a diner bc it's the former Polynesian Tiki building! The brussel sprouts, short rib, beet salad and cheesecake with house made blackberry compote were all amazing. I would order all these dishes again. Great portions, pricing and lighting for photos. Really enjoyed our dinner here and would recommend to everyone. Can't wait to come back and try the happy hour when I'm back in town. read more

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What an excellent find! I just want to give a big thank you to the manager on staff that night--your hospitality stood out and really made the experience special. I started with the Caesar salad, which came out perfectly on a chilled plate (as it should!). For my main, I had the prime Bristol steak, and it was absolutely spot on--cooked perfectly, flavorful, and paired with fries that were just right. I chose to sit in the bar area since I was dressed casual, and the bartender was an excellent server--friendly, attentive, and professional. Even though I came in late, about an hour before closing, the entire staff was welcoming and made me feel at home. All I can say is thank you again--I'll definitely be back! read more

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Oliver's Modern American is a breath of fresh air and easily one of the best dining experiences I've had recently! From the moment you walk in, you can tell they've put a lot of thought into every detail, from the chic, modern décor to the incredibly welcoming atmosphere. The Food & Drinks: The menu is a fantastic take on American classics with a creative, modern twist. On my visit, I tried the Calamari and the Brussels sprouts. I don't know if I was just really hungry or if the food was just super delicious, but everything tasted incredible! The flavors are balanced, the ingredients are clearly high-quality, and the presentation is beautiful.. The Atmosphere & Service: The vibe here is sophisticated yet comfortable, making it perfect for a date night, a business lunch, or a nice dinner with friends. What really puts it over the top, though, is the service. My server, Kelli, was excellent. She was professional, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care that we were having a great time. You never feel rushed, but the staff is always there right when you need them. Overall, Oliver's Modern American delivers on every front. It's a true 5-star gem that manages to feel special without being stuffy. I've of course already been back at least 3x before posting this review. read more

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Pleasant surprise, first time here for dinner meet with friends. Place has a clean 70's vibe. Nothing fancy, but a family friendly place with great food and service. Prices very reasonable for area. Reviews were spot on for the calamari and Brussel sprouts. Could have easily called the sprouts a meal. The sprouts were on a bed of baba ganoush and tahini. These are the best I have had! i had the short rib on a bed of cauliflower and polenta. Another person had the ribs, and third person had a steak Cesar salad. Everyone very happy with their meals. Shared a raspberry cheese cake for desert. Put this one on your list! Its a keeper for me, very happy camper! read more

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Two stars only because our server was great! I had the chicken...dry, tasted like it had been reheated and just had a funky smell. Even the mashed potatoes were dry and tasteless. How do you screw up mashed potatoes? Tummy troubles the next day. Hubby had the short rib dip, dry again, looked and tasted like it had been reheated, fries were cold and greasy. Tummy troubles the next day. Others in our party...nobody was raving about their food and it all looked so dry and overcooked. Pound cake dessert was....you guessed it! DRY! It was stale and hard. The vibe was cool, I love these old buildings from the 1960's. I wanted to at least LIKE Oliver's but I just can't. read more

We arrived about 9pm Tuesday evening. Finding the entrance is hard. Coming from south the first apparent entrance leads to a daycare. The next apparent entrance leads to the back patio. You need to drive all the way around the adjacent building on the north to get to the main entrance and they keep this a secret almost. No waitstaff so they gave us bar seating. We had good service from the bartender. We had jerk chicken and rigatoni with sausage. I've had some fantastic jerk chicken elsewhere that usually comes with a wet coating. This came with just a dry exterior. It had jerk flavor but fairly mild. Like weak tea, you knew what it was but it left the taste buds wanting. Served on a bed of rice, some of the rice was dry and crunchy. Balancing out the so so jerk chicken, the rigatoni and sausage blew the taste buds away. Containing a phenomenal locally made Italian sausage with a good crunchy sear, the cream sauce at times took on a carbonara essence. I'm not sure what was in the sauce but it reminded me of complex French haute cuisine having subtle, complex flavors always changing what you sensed on your taste buds. We finished with the peach cake. A bit dry and potentially overcooked on the bottom, saturating it with the included honey syrup helps. It is pretty good, they just need to make it more moist. I would eat here again although one caution. The next day I had the D. Given breakfast was Starbucks oatmeal and passion tea for breakfast, Oliver's is a possible source of the D. read more

Oliver's Modern American - Jerk chicken - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We had a good dinner here when we were visiting family for Christmas. We were able to make a reservation online with a large party of 9 and were seated immediately upon arrival. Service was top notch throughout the meal! We started with the brussel sprouts and calamari which were both delicious. For my entree, I got the bistro steak which was cooked perfectly medium rare and the fries were tasty! Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals as well. Would recommend! read more

UPDATE: We absolutely love this place. The calimari sets the standard for all restaurants. It is our current favorite. I would warn the staff to keep the breading light. They make great salmon and pork chops. The kitchen is executing at a high level. The bartenders are super friendly. We especially like Julissa. She is awesome. The building is the best and there is no wait. Five stars!!! read more

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Oliver's Modern American was a great place for a mid-week date night with my girlfriend. It has a casual, but classy vibe with all the American classics you could need. We started with drinks which were absolutely fantastic and reasonably priced, and then we got the main entrees. The rigatoni was my favorite and was incredibly filling, and the burger and fries were really good as well. I would definitely come back again to try other things on the menu as it was incredibly hard to choose from all of the delicious meals on the menu. read more

Oliver's Modern American - The Rigatoni and Classic Burger and Fries - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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All the food was delicious, large portions and good flavor. Appetizers were also very good: the brussel sprouts and burrata were a 10. Excellent service read more

Oliver's Modern American - Short ribs - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We stopped here for drinks and dessert to celebrate my friend's birthday. I ordered the Queen which I recommend if you like very sweet cocktails and the pound cake for dessert. Be warned, the pound cake is absolutely massive and delicious. We sat at the bar and Bailey took care of us. She is absolutely amazing. We.plan to come back for happy hour! read more

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Excellent, highly recommended restaurant. We've been 4 times so far this year and didn't even discover it until summer. Tonight's meal didn't disappoint. The crusted pork chop I had was out of this world, the short rib sandwich and the calamari were great, the broccolini is outstanding, and the burgers are really tasty. Even the ice cream sundae was a win. Oh, and the reason we love going is the kids steak meal is unbeatable. They LOVE it. Oliver's has become a staple in a similar way as Hillstone and Houston's...try it! read more

Drinks, service, portion size, taste - Oliver's delivered a solid experience. Standouts: The appetizers - Argentinian Red Shrimp, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Calamari. Above average: Bison meatloaf (entree) and the pork chop (entree). Some minor things: The pork chop was a tini-tad dry - but was still delicious, especially with the fennel seed rub. The salad we ordered (forgot the name) was a tad too vinegary too. These are minor though and more a matter of preference. Overall, a great experience and would easily choose Oliver's when in Scottsdale again. read more

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Great neighborhood bar! Delicious food and great atmosphere. We enjoyed the short ribs and bistro steak with fries!

5 stars all around! My husband and I came here on a Monday night and we were greeted immediately. Our server, Adam was amazing! I have a bunch of dietary restrictions and he was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. We ordered Brussels sprouts for the appetizer, I got a variation of the short rib and my husband ordered a steak. The presentation of the dish was gorgeous. The portion sizes are very generous, especially for the price. The short rib is AMAZING! The chef even came out to check on us and commented how he was happy that he could modify the dish to my dietary restrictions. This place has the feel and service of a fancy restaurant without the price tag. Both the exterior and interior design are perfectly done and we really enjoyed the vibe. This was such a gem to find and we will definitely be back! read more

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Stopped in for late dinner. Took our servers recommendation for the Brussels sprouts... they were terrific! The Tomahawk was amazing! Will definitely eat here the next time I'm in town! Love the story behind the restaurant! Awesome photos! read more

Staff was awesome. Food was great! Mgr. Stopped by our table to see how if everything was going well. Will definitely go back. read more

First pairing experience at Oliver's and it was amazing. Embers & Oak was so much fun, exploring a four-course dinner each with a crafted bourbon cocktail. Portions were very generous that I was even able to enjoy it again the next day! Looking forward to Tacos & Tequila in June! read more

Oliver's was as good as we expected! The restaurant is set up really nicely with indoor and outdoor seating. The front patio has fires which are perfect for Arizona winter nights! I ordered the lavender mule which was light and refreshing! We started off with the Burrata and Brussel sprouts. Our waitress told us the Brussel sprouts were "not your grandmas Brussel sprouts" and she was right! They were so delicious and flavorful! The burrata was also really good! We ordered the Bison meatloaf, rigatoni and pork chop entrees for dinner. I had the Bison meatloaf and it was really delicious. The meatloaf was full of flavor, moist and topped with a tangy BBQ sauce. Finished off the meal with the cheesecake. It was pretty good, a little dry and crumbly but the flavor was really nice! read more

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Tons of free parking. The ambiance was very modern. Our server was the sweetest. We went in after work as a party of 9 or 10 and we were seated right away. The waitress gave great recommendations. One of my coworkers ordered a cocktail and it was not to her liking. They had no problem taking it back to give her something she liked. The appetizers were huge and the main courses were delish. No one had any complaints. Would recommend. read more

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We discovered this place one evening, and everything was great--the service was excellent and the ambiance was perfect. We've come back about five times now, trying something different each visit, and we've enjoyed every dish we've ordered. read more

The short rib!!! You have to order the short rib. We visited for a celebratory dinner and Oliver's did not disappoint. Great ambiance that feels special without being over the top. All of the food was delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly. If it wasn't clear, the short rib was the star of the show--we will be back to re-order. Great date night spot! read more

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This is the coolest building! It was originally scheduled for demo to make way for condos on McDowell. Instead the owners of this restaurant took it down and rebuilt it on Hayden. The bar area is the original building and the dining room and kitchen are an expansion. It's got a modern yet comfortable feel. Our server was very attentive and the manager came by to see how we liked our food. We started with the Brussels Sprouts which were really delicious. They had tahini and some nuts and pomegranate molasses so a great mix of flavors and textures. We were there a few minutes before 6 so were able to get that and my glass of Cabernet from the happy hour menu. My husband got the fish sandwich and enjoyed it. I had the short rib with polenta and cauliflower. It has a nice Demi-glacé and green apple so again a nice mix of flavors and textures. It's right around the corner and I wish I would have come sooner-great spot! read more

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First of all, the ambience is amazing. The throwback and tiki look and being able to restore the old. Dairy Queen is amazing. Food is very generous portions and very tasty. Staff is excellent and gentle manager. Dave is exceptional. We will definitely be back. read more

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Absolutely incredible experience at Oliver's! This place is a hidden gem in Scottsdale. The atmosphere is upscale yet incredibly welcoming with beautiful modern decor. We tried the Brussels sprouts and calamari--both were fantastic but the sprouts a definite must!! For mains, the steak was cooked to perfection. Our server was attentive and professional, making the whole evening feel special. Highly recommend for date night or a nice dinner out!" read more

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