Great cocktail bar with entertainment. We went on a Thursday night for the live jazz before our…read moredinner reservation. We enjoyed a few small plates that were delicious! They also bring you a little assortment of snacks while you drink. The ambiance was sophisticated and moody.

Very vibey speakeasy next to Elephante! The atmosphere is definitely the highlight here - great for…read morea romantic evening or just to show off some of what old town has to offer. The bartenders are great and have good suggestions. Prices are a little high (on brand for the area) and the drinks are pretty good. Solid spot for a good drink and classy atmosphere.

Outrider is the best spot in scottsdale! We were able to watch the sunset with amazing drinks made…read moreby our super friendly and attentive bartender Tony! His drinks were so great we returned the next day because we couldnt stop thinking about them!! Highly recommend this spot and the spicy marg!!

We went to Outrider for Sunday brunch because the reviews claimed it was the most spectacular…read morerooftop spot and the best place for brunch. Honestly, I have no idea how it got those reviews. Maybe they're paid, I'm not sure, but based on my experience I would not go back. The biggest issue was the service. We arrived and were told to sit anywhere we wanted. After sitting down, we waited about 20 minutes and no one ever came to our table. No greeting, no water, nothing. Eventually I had to walk up to the bar and ask what the procedure was. Do we order at the bar? Do you have table service? No one could give a clear answer. They just kept saying, "If you want, you can order here." That's not the point. If I sit down at a restaurant, I expect someone to come to the table and explain how things work or take our order. If the system is that you order at the bar, just say that clearly so people know what to do. The drinks were also very mediocre. Nothing special at all. Honestly, they tasted like something you could throw together at home with soda, alcohol, and ice. The surprising part is that the food was actually phenomenal. The kitchen clearly knows what it's doing. The dishes were delicious and probably the best part of the entire experience. But great food alone isn't enough to make me return somewhere with poor service and forgettable drinks. My recommendation is don't waste your time on a Sunday brunch. There are plenty of other brunch spots with good food and good service.

I was in Old Town Scottsdale for Scottsdale Art Walk and ended up checking out Goldwater Brewing…read moreafter checking out some art. While it's not in the heart of Old Town, it's within walking distance. We stopped by on a Thursday around 9:30 p.m. While we were on foot, I noticed that they have a parking lot. Ambiance (4/5): Relatively small for a brewery, but your typical chill, brewery vibes. They have some seats at the bar, some high tops, and a small patio. We sat out on the patio since the weather was nice. The seats out there are a bit uncomfortable, but we couldn't pass up on patio weather. They have free water in the corner which is always a plus so you don't have to wait in line. Service (5/5): The bartender working was super nice. It's always appreciated when servers go above and beyond in providing a great experience. He was friendly, efficient, and attentive. I couldn't have asked for more in my service experience at Goldwater. He exceeded my expectations. Food (N/A): I already ate previously so no food for me. There was a Mexican food truck in the parking lot. Drinks (4/5): I love trying local brews. At breweries, I typically get a flight so I can try out a variety of beers. This time though, I went with a pint. I couldn't say no to the Sour Rangers. I grew up watching the Power Rangers, so that was all the motivation I needed. An added bonus was that this beer is a sour. Not something you have every day, nor a style of beer that you come across very often. So I had to take advantage of the opportunity. And it was a good one. Goldwater is my type of place. I'd definitely return the next time I'm in the area!

Goldwater Brewing is a great find!…read more We had family in town who love visiting local breweries so we found Goldwater on Yelp and decided to give it a try! Goldwater has indoor and outdoor seating options. It was a warm day so we sat inside at the hi-top. I didn't see food options available but it is located next to a few restaurants. My husband and friend enjoyed their beer flights and since I don't drink beer, I was happy to see a cooler with wine and other options such as white claw, etc. the beer was poured directly from the fermenter tank. The staff were very friendly and explained they had to open the wine bottle and make the first pour which was fine with me. We look forward to coming back in the near future.

We went on a Monday night for their steak and fries special. The restaurant was a little difficult…read moreto find because the outside sign only says "Kitchen + Cocktails," so keep an eye out if it's your first visit. My husband ordered the steak and fries, and I had the broccolini. The brocollini was AMAZING-- the best I've ever had! Everything we ordered was delicious, and we enjoyed our dinner. We did order a side of buffalo sauce and ranch, which came in very small cups. Both sauces together were an additional $3, which I thought was pretty excessive considering the amount we received. Overall, we had a great meal and would definitely consider going back. Just be sure to check the menu and watch for the additional charges.

The Dodo is definitely a gem in this area. Its decor is beautiful and very intimate. There are…read morebeautiful paintings and pictures on each wall and the lights are super cute in the bar and eating areas. There are also lots of plants around to offer a balance of green and brown to the scenery. During our time here, there was a large party taking about half the dining area so the service times were impacted. We came in as a party of 5 with a wait time of about 20 minutes. This was totally fine since we did not have a reservation. During the wait, we partook in their game area which helped us pass the time. All the games were fun, free, and open! Our food was pretty good. I ordered the wings, Caesar salad, and broccolini. The wings were of good size and flavor. The Caesar salad was pretty decent, but the amount of lemon in the dressing was a bit overpowering. I was making pucker faces as I was eating and let my girlfriend finish the salad. She agreed that the lemon was much stronger than other salads, but she enjoys lemon so she was okay with it. I tried her Wagyu cheeseburger (happy hour meal) and unfortunately both of us felt like the meat itself was lacking lots of flavor. My sister ordered the OG chicken sandwich and she said it needed more sauce for flavor. I will confidently say my favorite food of the night was broccolini. The cook was perfect and the flavor was great! I would recommend that side to everyone! As I stated before, there was a large party during our meal, so service time was admittedly slower than expected and we had to remind our server to bring us spoons for our desert, for a to go box, and for a water refill. Since it was busy and packed, I understand it could be difficult so I won't judge it too harshly. I will say one of the food runners, Shaye, supported our table and was very kind and understanding when we flagged her down for something. She really made our experience that much better with her attitude and speed! Given all of the information above, 4/5. Improvements on the food would make it 5 stars for me.

What a fun place! First time in Scottsdale and brought family from out of town and we had a blast…read more Bartenders were so quick at making drinks and very friendly. Love the touch tunes, great variety of music.

Awful service from the doormen. Move on and find somewhere else. They couldn't care lessread more

So pretty and Lively!!! So many places to sit, inside and outside. Lots to look at too…read more They have pretty good drink deals and a happy hour. Fun shots too!! Make sure to check those out. The food selection looked pretty good but we only came for drinks. The service was a little confusing if you want food vs just drinks

Came in here in the afternoon on Sunday as we were killing time before our flight. I could totally…read moresee this as being such a fun spot at night and I'm sad we didn't get a chance to enjoy it then! They were super nice and let us store our luggage in the back room, which had a mechanical bull (How fun!) and mattresses on the floor for when you fell hahah. It felt like someones basement or something like that, and I loooove that type of atmosphere. Inside was nice and we just grabbed some drinks at a table to watch some football. A few of my friends got the walking nachos and really enjoyed them. I love that they serve that! I got just got a High noon and enjoyed that. Again, definitely wish we came here at night because it seems like such a fun vibe in the evening.

Hello everyone the food here was good I liked it lots, but for me personally the food was not what…read moremade my experience good. We had a very very lovely server named Kate and she was just the sweetest little pumpkin in the patch. I personally get really anxious when talking to servers or just anyone generally but she made me very happy and calm. I think someone should buy her a nice labubu or something cause she was just so sweet and happy and full of joy. Her joy was bouncing off the walls and made me full of joy. The ambiance was also very comfy the lights weren't harsh. Okay that is all thank you, come here please. I put a photo of my pizza very yummy I ate the whole lot.

The ambiance / vibe is good. i wouldn' t recommend this place for pizza. disappointed with serviceread more

Came back after management invited me to give HULA'S another try, and they absolutely redeemed…read morethemselves! Huge thanks to the management and ownership for genuinely caring about their guests it really shows. A special shoutout to my waitress, Kaitlyn. She was an absolute pleasure and made the experience even better. I had the HULA'S Mai Tai, crispy coconut shrimp rolls, and fried sweet plantains. The Mai Tai and shrimp rolls were my favorites! As someone with tropical roots, I know good plantains. While they're not quite like the Caribbean, they definitely satisfied my tropical craving. The highlight of my visit was being surprised with a birthday ice cream sundae and a candle it was such a thoughtful touch. I'll definitely be back to try the tacos and the Arizona-brewed IPA. Thank you, HULA'S, for turning my first impression into a great one!

Spicy edamame and shrimp wan tons were good…read more Mongolian Beef well done. The fish sandwich with Hoki was dreadful-the fish needs to be much more firm or its mush on mush. The vegetarian mushroom dish was good. Friendly service.