This place is definitely a hidden gem! We came in for cocktails which is delicious, but left raving…read moreabout the food! The rotating menu changes weekly or so, and everything we had was amazing! The risotto was full of flavor and the kale salad was probably the best salad I've had! The bar is small but a welcoming vibe, and the staff was really friendly and fun to talk with!

What an amazing evening, beautifully curated with so many thoughtful details. Only downside is that…read morefor some reason Apple maps was not accurate to finding the location and parking was a challenge as it is right on Roosevelt Row. However as soon as I found it and immediately after entering Pretty Penny I was transformed to the cutest little restaurant. I was greeted immediately and had made a reservation so even though my friend hadn't arrived yet, they sat me down. They instantly offered water and menus (food and cocktail). I noticed that the menu seemed very small and the dishes were shareable -- I don't eat meat so I was hoping my friend wouldn't mind sticking with fish and seafood (which she didn't). As soon as I got to my table there was the cutest sign that said welcome to Sarah Sherman and guest -- it was such an adorable and personal touch, I loved that! As soon as my friend got there we immediately both ordered the cold brew old fashioned -- we thought about the espresso martini but this just sounded too good to pass up -- and we were not disappointed! This drink was so tasty and strong. We immediately ordered the bread (sourdough boule) to soak up some of the alcohol as well as some oysters and the salsa. The oysters were so well spiced and were absolutely delicious. But the bread, the bread, the bread -- the server mentioned that it took almost 9 months to develop the bread recipe and it served. It was the best bread and butter that I think I have ever had! The salsa was good but probably was my least favorite of everything and it was still super yummy. We then moved on to the octopus tostadas. Sometimes octopus is not my fav -- it can be too chewy but this was so amazing and incredibly flavorful. It was starting to be my favorite dish until we ordered the Hamachi -- OMG!! Talk about a mouth orgasm-- both my friend and I were yummming it up -- but seriously this bite was so complex with different flavors coming up with every chew -- it has coriander candied peanuts, fermented pineapple, avocado, pickled fresno, toasted coconut and aji amarillo yogurt -- The server mentioned that this was the chef's least favorite dish which I totally do not understand because this was off the charts in my book. We also tried the earl gray whiskey sour, which was light and delicious, and ended with the shrimp toast and the espresso martini. By the way the toast on the shrimp toast was like a little fried dough triangle -- sooooo gooood! The martini was good but the cold brew old fashioned really stole the spotlight for me. Other details I loved that just elevated the experience: Purse hook (very important to me), the little trays for your utensils, metal coasters, incredibly attentive servers, fantastic music, great ambiance and the cutest was the penny they put on top of your check. So cute -- was not expecting such an enjoyable all around experience!! Will be back 1000%!!!

This is the BEST seafood boil in the west Phoenix area. It is beside the hibachi buffet (which we…read morewill try next time). My daughter and I finally had a chance to dine in (instead of DoorDash) and we had the best service and seafood. We also had a free pound on snow crab legs. What? It was so good! Crawfish, Dungeness crab, snow crab. No pics but we didn't leave anything! (August 30, 2026) Can't wait to go back when we are visiting!

A 10/10 seafood spot. Amazing service, food and ambiance. I will be back tonight. A 10/10read more

Sandy and Miranda are the best servers ive ever had!! I loved the filet and butchers plstter. My…read morecoworker said the salmon was dope

The Arrogant Butcher came highly recommended by the concierge at the Sheraton, and what a great…read morerecommendation! We were in town for a huge convention, and the restaurant was packed on a Monday night. Luckily, we found seats at the bar, and that turned out to be a fantastic choice. Our bartender/server, Chia, was absolutely amazing. She was incredibly busy, but somehow made sure everyone at the bar received phenomenal service. Friendly, attentive, and always on top of everything--she really made the experience special. And the food was fantastic! Everything we had was tasty, but I especially loved the grilled Brussels sprouts. And the brownie lava cake with ice cream was absolutely delicious--the perfect way to finish the meal! I also really enjoyed the ambiance. It has that energetic downtown feel and is a great spot for sporting events, drinks, dinner, or just hanging out. There's also outdoor seating with misters, although with temperatures still over 102F at 7 p.m., most people wisely chose to dine inside where it was much cooler. A little history The Arrogant Butcher opened in 2011 at CityScape in downtown Phoenix, becoming one of restaurateur Sam Fox's early downtown Phoenix concepts under Fox Restaurant Concepts. Its location right in the heart of downtown, next to what was then US Airways Center, made it a natural destination for game nights, conventions, and downtown visitors. All in all, great downtown location, excellent service, delicious food, and a fun atmosphere. It's conveniently located not far from the Sheraton, which made it an easy walk/ride for us. Highly recommend The Arrogant Butcher! And a special shoutout to Chia for taking such great care of us. Cheers!

This was our 5th time to Buck & Rider and truly we can't say enough good things about it!!!! It's…read morethe most consistent restaraunt in my opinion. The food, the service, the atttentive-ness (shoutout to Shelby! She was so sweet and loved the whole dining experience with her) the ambiance is ALWAYS good. This time of year is especially my favorite with the doors open, the light breeze, the dimly lit interior, greenery, landscaping, it's just a vibe and I honestly don't ever want to go anywhere else. The seafood tower is our favorite! Every single thing is SO fresh, the best we've ever had, buttery, fresh, and delicious. They also don't skimp on portion size. Their drinks are super yummy, I love the Diego Riveria drink! So good. Great wine selection. The shrimp risotto was super yummy the pan seared salmon! Also, we've had their sushi and oysters rockerfeller and they are both outstanding. Thanks for sharing your amazing restaurant and staff with us! Cheers. We will be back again soon.

Recently visited Buck & Rider and we had such a great time! While I'm not much of a seafood eater…read moremyself, the rest of my party are seafood lovers and they really enjoyed their dishes. We started with the smoked trout dip, which came with crisp, refreshing slices of watermelon radish and saltine crackers for dipping. The tuna crispy rice was also a big hit among the group and disappeared quickly! My partner absolutely loved the crab cakes and said they had a fantastic sear while being absolutely jam-packed with crab. I especially appreciated that they weren't overwhelmed with breading, which can sometimes be the case with crab cakes. Since seafood isn't really my thing, I went with the Caesar salad and was very happy with my choice! It came with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese sprinkled throughout, and I added crispy chicken, which made it a much heartier meal. The portion was also surprisingly substantial for a salad! And of course, we had to finish with their notable lemon meringue pie. We split one slice four ways, and even with that, there was enough for everyone to get a good taste. It was incredibly smooth, creamy, and decadent with that perfect lemony flavor. Overall, Buck & Rider seemed like a lovely place with a great atmosphere and plenty of options for both seafood lovers and those of us who aren't as into seafood. Definitely a fun spot to gather with a group!

Oh my God. A. Gastronomy delight…read more I can't praise this hideaway enough. Great food, fabulous service this speakeasy is a must

We have visited this fine "speakeasy" style restaurant on my occasion since they have opened and…read morehave always been happy with our experience. From the great wood grain basement dark ambience to to the raw, regular bar, and multiple sit-down options, we have tried it all. The allure of trying to find a place down in a basement where you have to find the right elevator was pretty bad ass. The hosts along with the waitresses and bar tenders are always welcoming and knowledgeable about their food and drink. I also think it is cool that you can get lockers to store your expensive liquor for return trips. We often come here for drinks and oysters, because my wife loves oysters and they have a wide range of options that aren't exactly cheap, but don't break the bank for freshness and taste. I only really mark down the rating because the menu has been stale over the years and they used to offer elk that is no longer available. Now call that pretentions or snooty, but I think they could use some unique options to keep the experience moving each time you come in. Also, I feel a restaurant of this caliber should be evolving to match their cool vibe and unique experience. I usually get the Wren house beer but feel the beer optiosn are limiting I also feel like some of their cocktails are overpriced, but they are unique compared to other places, so maybe I am just cheap. So really this rating should be more a 4.5. What really brings you back is the cool art on the wall with a Theodore Roosevelt slant and cool sitting areas like a sofa setting in what looks like it would be his old school library. Don't get me wrong everything I have eaten here has been good, but nothing hearkens back like that elk. This place makes for an amazing tinder date if you are willing to drop that cash and make that impression, come here then hop on over to Valley bar and she will think you are magician of illusive locations if she hasn't already been there.

Alo our server was great! She was so sweet, engaging, and attentive!!…read more This was my 1st time here. The menu was overwhelming because how can you not want everything? Sitting outside was very nice and private, lovely ambiance for any event as long as the weather permits Clean bathrooms and enough mirrors to make anyone wonder why are you in here for so long?! Great size for moms and accessibility needs in a single stall. Food was really good as well as the drink. I could have had a little more seasoning on my fish but still really good. The shrimp were a very nice size and the grits were nice and creamy in this Cajun combo lunch! Pop in, sit in Ali's section and enjoy a great lunch, dinner, or even a snack! Took some dirty rice to go for the snack!

3/5 Food. That whipped butter and fresh French roll is so delicious…read more Gumbo was lacking. It's such a disappointment when you get yourself hyped up ready to eat something you've been craving for months! The viscosity of the broth was so runny, liquid, no depth to the flavor. The dish needs some love for sure. To add on a small cup w your meal it's $15+ ...NOT worth it at all. Also, shrimps were overcooked in gumbo. The fried shrimp Poboy was good. I asked for mine dressed like it's traditionally served and eaten in New Orleans. Flavor and fry was delicious. Not enough shrimp for the price. Fries are so basic, so left us all wanting something else. They're not crunchy at all, just all soggy soft sad French fries. Needed salt and pepper, too. Bleh. Butternut squash side is delicious as it's doused in butter. Can't go wrong. Even our baby enjoyed this. Wine was pricey for 9oz ($21/glass!), so if I ever go back I'd get the bottle instead and take the rest home. Friend had mardi gras pasta. He loved it. Huge portion! 5/5 Service is great. No one really smiles however, server Brandon was on top of it. Thank you! Refills were filled before we even had to ask and food came out hot and promptly. Overall left feeling unsatisfied. This was probably our last visit.

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood is our go-to seafood boil restaurant in the Valley. We regularly dine at…read morethe one in Tolleson, but found ourselves in Mesa today and were in the mood for seafood boil. This location is a much nicer facility and in a better area than the one in Tolleson. The menu is consistent too, which made it easy for us to order our favorites. I hope you get Gigi as your server as she is very pleasant, friendly and checks on you regularly. However, the two (2) greeters at the hostess stand are a different story. It is obvious neither of them like their jobs and just come in to punch a clock. It would be nice if they at least made eye contact with the customers before they have you follow them to the table they have picked out for you. Smile? . . . that's out of the question, too. We determined by the expressions on their faces their parents probably told them since they graduated from high school they aren't going to sit around the house doing nothing all day so this must the the place they applied to.

After driving by this place many times on our way to nearby Dink & Dine, my daughter and I decided…read moreto give it a try. We are fans of the local competitor and wanted to see how this one compared. TLDR: the other one is better! We each ordered the Famous Low Country Boil - mine with lemon pepper sauce and my daughter with the 88 Special, a combo of all the sauces. She went with no spice and I went with mild. We also ordered a bowl of rice. We did enjoy what we had but it seemed heavier than what we are used to. We were not big fans of the sausage mixed in and our service was fine, but not amazing. We were also disappointed that there were not scissors offered to help get the meat out of the crab / lobster - we really had to work for it! On a positive note, we did make good use of the wet wipes that were given to us as well as our bibs and gloves. It is quite a messy meal and note that I learned the hard way: don't wear white if you're planning on ordering any kind of seafood boil! Pricing is similar to the competitor. Ambiance is chill but not as fun. I would not rush back, but I also would return with reasonable expectations.

Late lunch 3pm normally a slower pace for a restaurant. Host…read moresat us quickly and server was very friendly and when I asked for recommendations she provided us with some great choices. My friend ordered a burrito and I wanted some lite, I picked the mini seafood tower, with all sauces and avocado on the side. Server brought out complementary seafood tostadas. Food quality, service, ambience, all top-notch, highly recommend!

We were invited to hangout with some friends and enjoy the Mexico World Cup match. Not knowing…read morewhere we were going till last minute we ate at home and had just decided to do drinks and dessert wherever we ended up with our friends. Insert the most fire drinks we've scene in a while and they all can be made NonAlcoholic! Needless to say we had no clue what we were getting ourselves into and we were glad cus the prices were high but the drinks were large and delicious! All of my three daughters and my wife felt so cool with their drinks and loved every sip. Our friends said their food was good and one of which got the coolest pineapple drinks we'd ever scene! Along with amazing chips and salsa we are very excited to come back and get some food as this is a stellar top notch seafood place with amazing drinks people and an all around experience

We stopped in and were pleasantly surprised. I'm super proud of this business and I hope it is…read moreprosperous. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. Small space but perfect for a date night or girls night out. Will definitely return

Place was great! Fun vibe. Yummy food. Music had me singing at the table (but not with my mouth…read morefull!) Lemon drop martini was spot on and refreshing. Onion petals, oyster flight, and the steamed lobster tails were all delish. This is a must stop for oyster lovers!

Prices are amazing. Flavors match the price. The crawfish are huge! Really happy with my pound of…read morecrawfish. Lacks flavor, over salted sauce but the price is truly fair. Waited an hour to get sat. We will defs order take out next time. Happy hour looks great too!

8/10 I've been twice now and the first time was definitely…read morevery rocky for me. The prices didn't seem to match their flavor and service at all. The food was mid and definitely not up to par with places like Kickin Krab. However, the second time I went the waiters were definitely more efficient and kinder. The food was better and overall a better experience.