First time here try out Pho Cao. It's not really traditional Vietnamese restaurant. It has stages and live music playing 70s music. Pho was ok. read more

Pho Cao Restaurant and Bar - Pho Bo vein - Vietnamese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Our friends wanted to try this place out because it offered lived music and drinks along with Vietnamese food. Being that we Vietnamese, we have high standards for anything with a Vietnamese label to it and agreed to go to try it out. First off, walking in, you get an American bar type feel. You definitely do not get it was a Vietnamese "restaurant". No decor that screams it's Vietnamese. Workers were all white. The people eating inside were all white. The ppl singing were all white. Nothing Asian about this place. Clearly, when you see something like this, it's not that authentic. Pho was ok. There wasn't much flavor to the broth but it was doing its job and feeding us. The shaken beef plate was decent. The fried tofu was just fried without any seasoning with dipping sauce. The drinks were good. The service was good & friendly, therefore giving them a 4 star. read more

(8/10) Michael was great! Super attentive, friendly, and made sure I had everything I needed. The food was really good flavorful, fresh, and comforting. I especially appreciated how everything came out hot and well prepared. Overall, I'd give it an 8/10. I would definitely come back! read more

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This place used to be a strip club and it still looks like it. It's a dive! But it's clean and the food is good! Never been for the live music and night life but I have heard good things. The brisket pho and the grand slam fried rice are my go to dishes. The spring rolls and shrimp rolls are awesome. Always fresh and flavorful. The dine in experience is no frills but they can easily accommodate me and 8 of my co workers dropping in for lunch on a whim. read more

Pho Cao Restaurant and Bar - Grand Slam Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I didn't even know this place existed and I have driven past it countless times. I stopped by with family on a Sunday evening for dinner and it was busy. We quickly saw the "seat yourself" sign so we picked a table up by the stage area. There was live music going on so it was nice. Our server quickly came over and kindly welcomed us in. He dropped off waters and the menus. We ordered several dishes, they were: One chicken fried rice, one order of spring rolls, one order of crab ragoons, one large steak pho, and one kung pao shrimp. To drink: one Thai tea and waters. The food was the best! Everything was delicious as it was all flavorful, hot, fresh, and beyond tasty. The spring rolls were the highlight as they were jam packed with flavor and meat. The Pho was also yummy, the broth was sooooooo good. Our server was very busy but did manage to check up on us a few times. He was very nice. Overall, we had a great Sunday dinner! This place was GREAT! read more

Come for the music, not the meal. if you're looking for good Asian dishes, keep looking. The food is bland, not fresh, noodles are mushy, and the meat taste like it is lost. It's willed to live. Service? Equally lifeless. We waited 20 minutes to order our first drink and get a menu , the staff was as lackluster as the food. BUT - and it's a big but - the stage set up is incredible. The lighting the sound system the vibe? Top notch. Hosting live music every weekend with local talent. read more

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This place has some yummmmmy food. We stopped by for dinner and left soo satisfied with our food. We ordered 1 Thai tea, spring rolls, ragoons, steak pho, fried rice, and kung pao shrimp. Everything was delicious and service was great! read more

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In the area and looking for some take-out pho, I decided to order from Pho Cao... When I walked in to pick up my food 20 minutes later, I was met with what others have described -- a very dingy looking restaurant / bar. It happened to be empty and I was admittedly a bit freaked out when I entered. There was literally one employee but my food was ready so I paid and took it home. I was pleasantly surprised by the pho. It was a generous portion (even the regular size), and it had some fresh tasting veggies too. I definitely would not return to dine-in, but it's not a bad option for take-out. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite. Food was alright, But the kicker was that I asked for the bill after 10 minutes of waiting then they took 20 more minutes to get my bill and I had a very important appointment to attend. They seem empathetic about my concern and the place was not that busy at all. Need to improve their system. read more

Pho Cao Restaurant and Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The combo pho was money. The only thing better than the food was the service from the lady at the bar. I don't know how she managed such good service as it seemed like she was the employee clocked in serving tables and the bar. Give this lady a raise! Loved her read more

Ok so this place is a hidden gem. Entrainment, a bar, and a big selection menu. The spring rolls were wonderful. One reason it is a 4/5 is they took away the seafood pho. They used to have one on the menu and when I asked this last time he just said no. Well ok then. The service was very slow we waited a long, very long time for our pho and no acknowledgment or anything to compensate for it. I understand it gets busy but saying something verse just ignoring it goes a long way. Anyhow the food is good and they serve until late. Sometimes the live music is extra loud but food vibes! read more

Great place for date night. It's a dive bar but I love the music, the vibe, and the fusion of different types of Asian food. Great music. We went on a Saturday night to watch a friend play music there. It was a packed house. And I only saw 3 people taking orders, delivering orders and cleaning. I'm sure there was a chef in the back. However they did not show any signs of stress. They were friendly and patient as we made our order. We ordered the spring rolls with shrimp and pork. VERY GOOD. We also ordered the fried rice - it was amazing. We ate everything on the plate! We also ordered the Ramen Pho. I'm Vietnamese so I know I have a bias and I probably prefer traditional pho dishes over modern, fun renditions of pho. This bowl had ramen noodles instead of vermicelli noodles - it was skinny noodles not the udon thick kind - it was okay. The meat (brisket and lean rare steak) were fabulous. The broth was interesting but good. Overall I would give the spring rolls and fried rice 5 stars and the pho 4 stars. We had a great time here. And will come again! read more

Pho Cao Restaurant and Bar - large bowl of Ramen Pho - P12. Ramen Noodle Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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The greatest service, best pho around, good entertainment, but.... This one self proclaimed bouncer I've noticed started charging people at random whenever they enter claiming it's "for the show" but people come to pho cao for the food. Ambience and showmanship is second and quite impressive. He is very invasive and I've seen then potential customers away, I hope they get a handle on this. While I understand the shows performed are for profit maybe make a stand for tips near the stage. Expecting customers to pay for a self proclaimed show while running a functioning restaurant and charging at random isn't sufficient. Pls he's uncomfy read more

I wasn't sure about this spot because of the reviews but decided to give it a try since it was as the latest pho restaurant open. It was great! The pho soup was delicious and the lemongrass chicken very tasty. I would recommend this place and presently surprised by the live music. Definitely a new spot for Pho in phoenix! read more

Pho Cao Restaurant and Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Definitely go there to watch a band but don't go there to eat. Especially if you want good Pho. Couldn't wait to get home to brush that taste out my mouth. Place is old, weird service, crazy loud heavy metal blasting, interesting staff. This was a one and done for me. read more

So when I first started going here it was because the vegan pho literally the best vegan pho ever and the broth is 10/10! I am no longer vegan and keep going back for both the vegan pho and the steak pho! I always judge a pho by the broth and this broth is SPECTACULAR! The Buddha rolls are also delicious and the peanut sauce is fresh and delicious! The servers are always so pleasant and go above and beyond to get you what you need. If you ever have a chance to go when a band is there it's sooo fun! The dragon over the stage is my fave! Stop in for pho and music you won't regret it !!! read more

Food was good. However I wish they put more meat on the large pho. It wasn't enough for me. Service was great. But no acknowledgment by the door. You seat yourself. Ambiance perfect. It a nice atmosphere place with kids too. They have a live music. We wish we can stay longer, but we have our grandson. Highly recommended to check it out. Not to far from Scottsdale Part Resort( Hotel) read more

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Son brought is here for Saturday lunch. In 45 years I have passed this place numerous times. The wife and I split a regular bowl of Teriyaki Chicken. Our son had the house rice. I was ready for some soup and the wife wanted the fixings so that worked out well however I was eyeballing my son's rice, lots of rice. I will be back for rice dishes and the wife can pick her choice. This was followed by a large bowl of coconut Ice Cream which was quite delightful. I am 82 YO. live band was a little over the top for me but I loved watching a full house of people I suppose dancing to current day Music. When you observed the staff interacting with their guest it was obvious why they have been such a hot spot for so long. Everyone even us grumpy old folks had a good time. I will pass on band night, just not my thing. The Female DJ turning tunes obviously has quite a following. Loved to see her getting into her music. read more

When you walk in, it does not seem like a traditional Vietnamese restaurant. It reminds me of a nice dive bar. The food was good! I had the beef pho and the spring rolls. Everything tasted fresh and the service was really good. I sat at the bar and they had John Wick playing. read more

Excellent choice, highly recommend Luis. The bartender will not disappoint good see him and say Holla read more

The food was great. If you're looking for some Pho, check this place out. We got the food to go, so did not get a feeling for the place itself, but for the short time we were inside, it seemed like a chill place. read more

We came in from out of town to catch my brothers band play there. Come to find out, they had no sound guy, and hadn't for over a week. This place failed to let any of the bands know this. Needless to say, no one played that night. To boot, the spring rolls were probably the worst I've ever had. The fried rice was mediocre at best. I cannot recommend this place, not only because the food wasn't very good, but you also don't do people the way they did those bands and their guests. read more

Very insulting that they say they serve ramen. 2 small slices of Arby beef, hard boiled eggs (not ramen eggs), hardly no broth which may be a good thing since all I could taste was salt. Noodles were not fresh. Worst I've ever had read more

$21 for this.. very disappointed. I will not be returning. If you would like to wait for over an hour after placing your order, this place is for you. read more

Pho Cao Restaurant and Bar - Mongolian beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

A little bit of everything. If you are looking for a place that has Vietnamese food, live entertainment, full bar and sports on TV.....this is the place. Definitely a different vibe than your traditional Vietnamese restaurant. Food was good, more on the traditional side as it is savory over sweet. I got the pho special late at night and was surprised it was good. A little light on protein. As for entertainment, it was a blues band. I would never have guessed. They were really good. Waitress told me they have open mic night and try to offer live entertainment daily. Playoff basketball, baseball games surround the full bar. Service was exceptional. Waitress was amazing. Not only she was the bartender, she waited on the table and also cleaned them. Amazing. As for atmosphere, yes definitely a dive bar but again, the experience was well worth the non-yuppy vibe people may be looking for. Recommend. read more

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DATE NIGHT SPOT ***!!! if you love the dive bar/pool/live music experience ANDDDD great asian cuisine.. come to pho cao!!!!! i have been coming back here and bringing all of my friends since 2018 and have been extremely happy EVERY single time. no one can beat their pho and their broth is perfection. the service is always fast and the place is always so busy, there's never a time where i see this place "dead".. will be coming back for many more years to come! - all my friends also LOVE this place! also a great date spot to bring too, but with the live music it CAN get a little loud so be wary of that! read more

Pho Cao Restaurant and Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

My husband and I were visiting Scottsdale for the weekend and this very unique destination was just a 10 minute walk from our hotel. It definitely wasn't what we expected, but that isn't a bad thing. I would describe this place as a dive-ish kind of locals' bar with live music (young musicians trying out original music with their first band) and legit Vietnamese food. We thought the place was super cool. Never been to any place like it. We sat at the bar, the music was a little on the loud side, it was difficult to carry on a continuous conversation, but the entertainment was entertaining and the Pho was phenomenal. My husband had the fried rice and said it was some of the best he has ever had. I wouldn't recommend the spring rolls, but the dumplings looked legit. If you are craving some genuine Vietnamese flavors and some rock music--this is the place. So unexpected and a lot of fun. read more

Pho Cao Restaurant and Bar - Pho and fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Some 12 year olds were singing Radiohead on the open mic. It was so sick. Pho was like $25 and I'm super white like whiter than anyone you've ever met so I didn't know what to do with it and freaked out. Went home and ate Taco Bell. Pho cao is an absolute treat. Five stars. What a night read more

We came here pretty late on a Sunday in the hopes of getting some good hot pho - in short, we were pretty disappointed with the experience. To be clear, nothing against the service or staff - everyone were really nice - but the cons definitely outweigh the pros for us. When we first walked in, we thought we had arrived at a dive bar because atmosphere is completely that of one. It's a bit dark and, if I'm honest, a bit grungy. There's a huge bar right when you walk in, with some TV screens that were playing sports. The pros were that this was one of the only places that were actually open until 10pm on a Sunday, which is partly why we chose this place. Another cool thing is that they had a live band that had just performed (unfortunately, we missed the performance) and were packing up when we arrived. We were quickly seated and our orders were taken quickly as well. And as mentioned, the staff were very nice - no complaints there. But what I will reflect on are some of the cons we experienced: - I ordered the Vegetarian Pho and it was mostly filled with vegetables versus noodles and soup (see photos) - There was barely any tofu (4-5 small pieces) in the pho - Taste of the broth was VERY basic; did not taste like authentic pho - The booths were elevated with really high tables; super uncomfortable - The atmosphere almost had a club vibe with REALLY loud music; we could barely hear each other across the table in the booth, and there were not a lot of customers in at the time - EXPENSIVE for what you get ($12.5 for a regular sized vegetarian pho, and $15 for large chicken pho) read more

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Went in last night apparently they have live music on Tuesday nights the girl who was bartending/serving was AMAZING. She was so patient and fast and kind and seemed like she really enjoyed her job! I got the P3 pho and I loved it, the broth was actually temperature hot unlike some places. The flavor of the broth was so flavorful. The only thing I would say is the live music gets a little loud so it's hard to communicate with the people ur with! Will come back!! read more

Pho Cao Restaurant and Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

*THIS COMPANY STEALS YOUR MONEY!* First time going to this restaurant with party of 4 on a Sunday night, walking into the restaurant it smells like cigarettes off bat, the waitress who served us was obviously drinking on the job.The fried rice came with the tails on the shrimp which wasn't mentioned on the menu & they clearly haven't been cleaned.we asked if we can get a remake with no shrimp and the owner came out seeming like it was an issue. Customers service is not there what so ever. Even tho the experience was not its best I left a 4 dollar tip. After my bank statement came back I find out they took 99$ from me when it should have been 85$ total including that tip. Called the owner and he said that "the 99$ was written on top the 85$" He tells me he can't give it back on my card and I have to pick it up in cash, so I come later that night and explained I rather get a full refund because overall experience was bad. Especially if you have people stealing from you. Denied my refund and wanted to continue to argue and negotiate. I called the cops and they lied to cops denying everything saying "the receipt is messy and the 4 looked like an 18 with the dollar sign as a tip" crazy. read more

Always have amazing service and the food is great! Lots of delicious veggie options! Dasha always provides the most amazing service! The live music is great too!! read more

best pho around And great bartender, Dasha! ... this place is legit with flavor due to great ownership by Victor Cao read more

Ordered the brisket pho and the grand slam fried rice and both were so flavorful. the broth is fire. service was really friendly as well. went during a slower time of day but it looks like it could get busier at night because they have live music signs posted. will definitely be back. read more

Love this place... great food... great music but best service by the bartender Dasha. Thank you for having live music!!!

Pho Cao: divey, but surprisingly authentic! Pho Cao is an interesting concept, one I've never seen before; Vietnamese food/American Karaoke bar. I was concerned with the authenticity of the Vietnamese food given the concept, but was appeased by the Vietnamese on the menu and the steady influx of to go orders while we were there. We were there on a Wednesday evening so there was no live music which I believe is on the weekend. We ordered spring rolls, Bo lu lac (shaken beef), and Cao's special fried rice (Chinese sausage, bbq pork, and shrimp). There were some beer specials for Bf and I requested a piña colada- although they did not have coconut crème. The waiter asked the bartender what they were able to do and they made me a coconut rum/pineapple juice/lime blended concoction which was almost as good as a piña. Really I appreciated the fact that they were willing to work with me! The spring rolls were lackluster, mostly filled with cabbage, a sliver of pork, and shrimp that was not listed on the menu. They stuck to the plate and each other and were dull. The peanut sauce was on the runnier side. Of everything we ordered we would not get this again. The bo lu lac (shaken beef) was some of the best I've been able to find in Arizona! The beef cubes could have more consistent in size and there could have been a smidge more bell peppers but the taste was spot on! The portion was more generous than my eyes had lead me to believe! Cao's special fried rice tasted authentic, the way my friend's mom used to make! Not too salty and not under seasoned. The meat to rice portion was great; there was more meat than rice which you don't see often! We ate about half and took the other half to go. Overall a very unique and cool spot definitely worth checking out! read more

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The food was amazing. Everyone there was very friendly. The vibes were great. That's all ya gotta know!

Came here to support the KWSS 93.9 fundraiser. Food, staff and sound were awesome! We had the pineapple fried rice and orange chicken....food was fresh, light, full of flavor and definitely worth the wait. Highly recommended...thanks Licia, Brian, Pho Cao peeps and volunteers! read more

Not worth it, Thai chili 2 go is better and worth the price. I paid almost $50 at Pho Cao for 4 egg rolls, pho, and curry, which it was filled with half of the container only, Thai chili to go fills it to the top! The white receipt is Thai chili 2 go which is not even the true price, due to uber eats up charging on their app for the food. Their pho is very good aside from that everything else was okay in taste. read more

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Tried to order online for delivery. Takeout stops at 9pm resturant closes at 10. So why was my order canceled 40 minutes after putting it in? read more