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

I absolutely love this place! It's a real treat whenever I get the chance to come in. I usually…read moreorder the Shack Trio with a half-pound of blue mussels and grits on the side. It's such a sweet spot to come and enjoy a great meal. I love the food, the service is always great, and they never miss when it comes to quality. Everything is consistently delicious, and I always leave satisfied. The place is nice really see the history on the wall literally. I'll definitely be coming back again. 10/10!

Staff was nice! It was good to see them engage with kid guests and not be annoyed. A young girl…read morebrought out a crab to have them see it up close since the were looking at the ones in the tank lol. Food was delicious! Clean restrooms. I will be back :)

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

Oh my Lord... what a terrible experience. The high-4 score Yelp has for them must be all bot…read moregenerated as this place massively sucks. Our server, H.S., should in no way shape or form be a server. Her entire approach and demeanor was incredibly caustic. Her attitude towards guests was severely antagonistic. And I hated that she kept reminding us how much time we had left for our table. 1 hour, 45 minutes, 30 minutes... demonstrates this business (dive) doesn't care about guest experience... only turning tables. Several yelp reviewers mentioned how loud it gets. It does get loud, very loud, especially when a certain server cackles from across the room... like a hideous witch. Thought the menu was decent enough but lacked a little. Ordered the pasta... typically a safe bet as this place is in a dank basement and no telling about their food safety. Wrong. Pasta was waaay overcooked. Do they not sample their food? Who allowed this mush to be served?! Overall horrible experience. Will never set foot in Rough Rider again. In fact, my dinner experience was so bad I'm making it a point to tell everyone to avoid this disaster.

One of the best fish and shrimp tacos I've ever had! We had 2 combos with the tea and 2 quesadillas…read more(1 with only cheese and 1 with shrimp). Everything we got was so good. So fresh. And the fish and shrimp were nice and crispy! It was so good that we had to order 2 more tacos! Plus the food came out quick, service was great. The truck was inside a car repair garage, right across from the Kroc Center. It kind of looks like it's not there, but you'll see the lights from their set up. There were clean chairs and tables. And they had a swamp cooler, which would be so perfect when it gets too hot in Phoenix.

We walked up to order and there was someone sitting at a table. We asked if they were open and she…read morereluctantly said yes. She also just looked confused. The open sign was also off. After that awkward greeting, I was able to order. We got 4 shrimp tacos, 2 fish tacos, and 4 empanadas. It took about 20 minutes for the food to be ready. It was well-made and hot. The empanadas are SOOOO GOOD! They have a side of crema and salsa that went perfect with it. The shrimp tacos were good. The fish tacos were ok-the fish itself lacked flavor/salt. The hot sauce they put on the tacos can be overpowering so I recommend putting it on the side, especially for to-go orders. We had to scrape some off. I'd come back for shrimp tacos with sauce on the side but I'd definitely come back for the empanadas. The food was fresh and a good size. It would be great if prices were posted on the menu/truck.

Food was hot and fresh. Great variety and clean facility. Great first time experienceread more

They gave the BEST Fish & chips in the PHEONIX area. Yummmy starter sauce can't wait to go back!read 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

Great food here.. the happy hour menu is something you don't want to miss either. A lot of tvs to…read morewatch, good drinks, and great food. I love the indoor and outdoor seating especially with the view of the mortgage matchup center (formerly footprint center). The staff was kind, management came and checked on us and they even gave great food suggestions.

The time that food was delivered. It was a bit low quality. The seafood wasn't bad, but I would…read morenever order beef again. So I ordered $600 worth of seafood 3 mo ago now , Mike The person was responding. It was a bunch of poor me stuff. I start quizzing my neighbors and he has ripped everybody off here stay away the food is crap and the man is a crook

Got the $400 package. Meat is pretty tasty however I was promised a free bag of shrimp with…read morepurchase. Didn't receive anything. Contacted owner who apologized and said would add some veggies for his mistake. Was ok with response because stuff happens. But didn't receive either and was no longer Contacted. Disappointed don't think I'll be a return customer. Also was told I was receiving free range Prime beef however package is clearly printed as Choice beef.

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

What a great experience! We had visited Mimi Forno shortly after they opened in 2018. Life got in…read morethe way and we didn't return until April of 2026. Even without reservations we were seated immediately. Water and menus were on the table in the blink of an eye. Our server, Josephina, was quick to take both drink and appetizer orders. I ordered some bread, not immediately realizing the difference, and should have ordered the focaccia. The martini that my wife ordered was, in her words, perfect. The Caesar Salad was the best I've had in quite a while. Just incredibly fresh greens, great dressing, grated cheese, and tasty croutons. I could have made a meal just from that. My wife ordered the Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli and I had the Lasagna Bolognese. Neither is an unusually elegant dish but both were prepared perfectly. The house Chianti was so enjoyable that we ordered a bottle and enjoyed it throughout the meal. To finish off the experience we had an order of cannolis and they were delicious. Thanks to Josephina for such a great evening and we will be back to try the "Bottle & Bruschetta" they feature on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Finally got a chance to try Mimi Forno Italiano! A bit of a hidden gem in Laveen as I've never…read morereally been in the area before. First, the food was delicious! I felt like the texture of the gnocchi was amazing and I enjoyed the thickness of it. The pesto sauce was also great and my favorite parts had the bits of nuts in it. The shrimp arrabiata was good too with nonfishy seafood and not too spicy. The bread was perfect for dipping in the sauce but I wish we got a few more. There is a happy hour Monday through Friday from 3-5pm but there isn't much advertisement about it online or in-store. The happy hour menu is pretty small but includes the Shrimp Arrabiata (1/2lb or full lb), Cheese Pizza, Margherita Pizza, $2 off cocktails, and a few more items I forgot to take a picture of!! Our server was a friendly man with dark hair and an accent. He was super nice but we noticed that it would take us a long time to get something we needed, like the check. In his defense, we were chit chatting for a while and probably didn't look like we needed help or service. No hate, he was very kind with good intentions. The restaurant itself was cute and a little bit smaller, making it harder to walkin if it was a busier night. Overall great food and nice staff. If you're looking for authentic Italian, come here!