Last night, my hubs and I wanted to go out to dinner since we were semi-bored and thought it'd be fun to sit out on a patio with gorgeous views. I'd been to Proof quite a few times after hiking Tom's Thumb Trail on weekend mornings but I still had yet to come for dinner, so I could finally meet that Chicken and Waffle dish I've heard so much about. Trust me, I've begged them in the past to make this dish for breakfast because it just makes sense to me that way, but the "stubborn" dish remains a dinner time staple! The Proof Manhattan is one of the best Manhattans we have ever tasted. My favorite cocktail is typically an Old Fashioned but this Proof Manhattan may have changed my mind. I know they are nearly the same except Manhattans have Vermouth, but wow, so good! The Clint Eastwood Cocktail. Single Proof Russell's Reserve Bourbon. Chocolate bitters. Aged Whiskey Bitters. Tobacco Smoke... All I can say is this cocktail is a powerful one and it burns just like Eastwood's stone cold stare. If this one doesn't put hair on your chest, I'd be surprised. The tobacco smoke is in an upside down glass and the whiskey cocktail is poured quickly into the glass with the smoke. I'm such a nerd and I wish I could be as cool as this cocktail is! Duck fries. Decadent and rich. Arizona cheese curds and gravy cradled on top of succulent shredded duck with tasty fries. Beef Short Ribs - Tender beef "pot roast style" with marble potatoes, squash, grilled onions and Poblano Corn Biscuit. Not one inch of beef was over cooked. Each piece was soft, familiar flavor, and comforting. The Poblano biscuit, unique in its own right, stood out on the plate and added and extra "kick" for the overall flavor of the dish. Chicken and waffles. Fried chicken perfection almost seems like it was floating over the fluffy buckwheat waffles. Really? Peach compote bacon brittle sprinkled like fairy dust over the fried chicken?! My taste buds stood defeated. Being a "meat and potatoes type gal," I quickly consumed the brittle and chicken first and almost forgot about the waffles. Yes, the waffles were indeed a treat, especially with the smoked blueberry homemade syrup - so much that I didn't even fancy a dessert at the end. Crab Mac and cheese. I ordered this along with the entrée only because our waiter, Giovanni, asked if we wanted a side with our entrées. But he didn't just ask if we wanted a side. He also provided an example of a side, the Crab Mac and Cheese. Well duh! Of course I can't say no to two perfect things placed together - crab AND Mac and cheese. Yes this was super good but we didn't really "need" it since all the other food was filling enough! Overall, although this was a spur of the moment dinner, we did call to make an 8pm reservation. All our info must have been stored from previous visits in their system it seems because they kept greeting us "welcome back!" when we actually arrived. They were so excited because they sat us at a corner table of the patio out looking the beautiful desert sunset. It felt secluded and cozy even though we were outdoors. Our waiter Giovanni and the restaurant manager constantly checked in on us and were so friendly and wonderful to us our entire visit. Our dinner experience really out shined breakfasts here especially with the food. The service is just consistently great regardless of time of day. We love Proof! Yes, like turned into love. That's how relationships work over time.. read more

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Nothing quite like a good Mother's Day brunch - and this place is Proof (ha ha ha). Proof is a great breakfast spot at the Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale. While it is somewhat distant to the valley at large, I enjoyed its charm and the fantastic service we received here. We were seated immediately upon arrival, surprising given that we were arriving at 11am, which I thought was catastrophically late for a Mother's Day brunch layout. They had an a la carte menu filled with various standard breakfast options. I debated ordering a simple omelet from here, but after taking a look at the great buffet spread they had laid out, I was quickly won over and signed up for that instead. Proof had a fantastic selection of fruits, croissants, meats, seafood, and all manner of typical breakfast accompaniments you've grown to know and love. And of course, they also had an omelet station, which I quickly took advantage of. The highlight was probably the S'mores waffles, which were deliciously sweet. Our waiter was excellent, constantly checking up with us, filling water, and clearing plates (I made several trips to the buffet so this was definitely necessary). Two (very minor) complaints. The omelet station was completely swamped with orders. They let us fill out paper forms with what we wanted that we could leave with the chef, who then had the omelet delivered to us later. However, there was only one person working the counter, and he was struggling to keep up. It probably took about a half hour to finally get my omelet, but I can't complain too much since the rest of the amazing food kept me occupied in the meanwhile. Secondly, it's the Four Seasons Resort, and they only have valet parking - something I really dislike at any location. However, it just comes with the territory at a place like this, and this restaurant is probably worth it in the end. I highly recommend Proof, and I'd be interested in stopping by at a different time of the day, perhaps for Happy Hour, which was advertised as having free candied bacon! Great food, great atmosphere, great time! read more

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Coming here for the first time, valeting the car, and walking down the dark outside corridor to find Proof reminded me of the Amangiri in Utah where all the lights are kept low at night to allow for enjoyment of the night sky. The restaurant itself has a unique route 66 feel to it and the menu is something you are not going to find anywhere else -- at least not at the same time. All unique items for the most part but at the same time comfort food that is familiar in enough ways to make you want to try everything. There were no disappointments sharing the Pretzel Knots, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Spinach Artichoke Dip. For the main course the Beef Short Ribs were a winner for me. Having stayed several times right next door at The Rocks I am surprised it took me so long to find this little gem right next door. read more

Although a chilly evening, patio dining was perfectly comfortable with electric heaters strategically placed in the ceiling above. Oversized scarves/wraps were available if necessary. Love that extra touch! Appetizers: Fried Green Tomatoes w/ Crab Remoulade and BBQ Rib Bites. The tomatoes were heirloom which I think stood up well to the cornmeal and frying. The flavors were great, but I think the portion size was a little on the skimpy side. Definitely wasn't large enough to share alone. The rib bites were served in a small cast iron skillet. These babies were fall-off-the-bone tender and very flavorful. I had to hold back to save room for dinner! Dinner: I ordered the Chicken And Waffles w/ Bacon Brittle, Peach Bourbon Syrup, Cayenne Maple Butter. Let me just say...I consider myself somewhat of a connoisseur when it comes to chicken and waffles...and Chef Jesse got it right on the money!! If you prefer BONELESS fried chicken on a BELGIAN waffle...go elsewhere for the Gringo version. But if you want an AUTHENTIC Southern preparation and flavors with an updated twist, this is the place! The chicken had a substantial, crispy batter and the meat was juicy and tender on the inside. It was served on top of a large, thin & tender waffle. But what made this dish extra special (can I underline extra special?) was the bacon brittle garnish and the cayenne maple butter. The cayenne butter replaced the hot sauce that I would have normally requested. It was buttery, spicy and perfectly balanced to the sweet bourbon syrup. And since I was going all out- I ordered the ham hock southern greens on the side. They were smokey, tender and very flavorful. I would have preferred a TAD bit of pot liquor though. "Pot liquor" is the seasoned liquid left after boiling greens. Otherwise, I was impressed Chef Jesse! Very impressed! My colleague ordered the Blackened Salmon with Mixed Greens and Crispy Grit Croutons. In case you don't know what grits are, its just hominy. Sister to polenta. How cool of the Chef to make croutons out of it. Wow! I didn't try this dish personally, but let's just say he practically licked the plate. Wine: Try the 2009 Iconoclast Cabernet. Great value by the bottle and incredibly smooth. Desert: Spiked Root Beer Float. To my surprise, it was served with big nut-less brownie bites on top. Took me back to being a kid! I thought the atmosphere was warm and inviting...buzzing even. It was family and group friendly. The server's uniforms were attractive and the service was very friendly. Enjoy! read more

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I enjoyed the pretzel knots and cheesy dip. I also enjoyed the 1/2 rack of ribs-though it wasn't served hot. It was sent back to be redone and re-served properly. However by that time my two dinner guests had already finished their meals over that time. My meal was properly comped. We had a delightful server, Autumn. Nice relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely return. read more

Best Huevos Rancheros anywhere! Lunch is really good but dinner can be hit and miss. Overall, I recommend this restaurant.

Amazing food and atmosphere. My family loves when we go here for any meal. And the four seasons walk after is pretty special. Always a hit.

Excellent breakfast spot and ambiance.....definitely pricy (hence the surroundings) the service was very good and efficient. My partner did the build your own omelet, I thought it tasted average but he enjoyed it. Fresh fruit on the side and we split a short stack which was extremely light and fluffy. I split the green chile pork Benedict with a friend which was a fantastic portion, flavorful pieces of pork, perfectly cooked eggs and peppers that gave it a nice zing. My mother got the half grapefruit torched and yogurt. She enjoyed it kind of hard to mess up. Our other friend had the salmon and avocado bagel which sounded boring BUT it actually had a hard boiled egg, cream cheese spread, avocado and onion on an everything bagel which gave it a nice compliment to a boring plain bagel ( I am ordering that next time) great breakfast/brunch spot, your tastebuds will thank you but your wallet probably won't (oh well) read more

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How the mighty Four Seasons Troon has fallen as we have stayed here and ate here for the past 20+ years. Proof used to have delicious wonderful but pricey food. A recent visit on March 6 at Proof for breakfast I was dismayed that the buffet brunch is no longer served, another pandemic casualty. We stayed for breakfast - I ordered the fried chicken in a biscuit ($25) but to get an egg that was another $5 and the orange juice was only $10. Two of my family ordered the short rib skillet also very pricey but the meat had little flavor and actually contained little meat as it was mostly fat - I surmise that the chef lacked a knife to trim off the fat. I have eaten at the Four Seasons in NYC, Beverly Hills, Westlake, Maui, Jackson Hole, Vancouver, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Palo Alto, Whistler, Nassau Bahamas, Boston, Chicago and Dallas, but Troon has to shape up to join in that level of fine food. read more

We are neighbors and absolutely love this place. Outdoor patio can't be beat coupled with exceptional food and service make this the best neighborhood spot by far. Great job folks we appreciate you. read more

We had a WONDERFUL time at Proof. We brought a visitor there with us and the meals we all had were, as usual, perfect but what stood out for all of us on this visit was the service! The Proof Team, led by manager Brian, saw to every need professionally and with kindness and generosity. Would recommend this place to anyone for any occasion read more

We had visitors in town and took them to proof. Needless to say were were not disappointed. Great food great company and the views were spectacular. Our waiter was spot on with each request we ask. read more

Proof - Proof four seasons Scottsdale - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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It's very casual inside, but has a southwestern vibe. The food was amazing and the service there was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Made an early reservation at Proof for a birthday dinner for my mother in law. We had a perfect seat overlooking the beautifully landscaped Four Seasons & mountainous views all around. Actually, any seat outside is spectacular, you can't go wrong! We recently moved to Cave Creek from the North East (Connecticut). I ordered the pomegranate glazed salmon. I usually take pictures of my food but instead wanted to enjoy the company and the scenery of the evening. Perfect food choices from the Deviled Eggs, Salmon entree right down to the dessert. Make sure you save room for their homemade pies and ice cream. I enjoyed the S'mores sundae with graham crackers! Yum Yum! Lovely evening from the attentive service right down to the food! Unbeatable value for the price as well as the breathtaking Sonoran desert views. Will definitely be back! read more

Proof - Beautiful crescent moon! - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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The decor is absolutely darling. The barbecue is the best in Scottsdale and there's also help healthy options for vegan and gluten-free.

Went here on resort with my friends for dinner our first night here in Arizona and could not have had a better experience. Our waiter really made our night with his high energy and hospitality. We went with the appetizers starting with their famous pretzel buns and lollipop wings. Both we fabulous. Although do be careful, the pretzel buns are very addicting. When it came to order our entrees we went with all forms of sandwiches. I went with the Crispy Chicken Sandwich and my other friends went with the Babe on a Bun and the burger which name is slipping my mind. We decided to go "splitsies" which we split our entree to get a flavor of both worlds. I was able to try both the Babe on a Bun and the crispy chicken sandwich. Both were very solid meals. Only thing we both agreed when enjoying our meals was the sauce on the chicken and marinade on the beef was very sour and acidic. It was not foul but the flavor was very strong and carried over a lot of other elements in the dish. Overall though great dishes to order. We wanted to go big and end the night with dessert. Once I saw the Caramel S'more Chocolate Cake I was sold. I split it with my other friend and we were in bliss. The cake was moist and flavorful and the marshmallow on the top had a wonderful texture combo with the soft cake and gooey peak. They stick Graham crackers on the sides and I made a s'more with the cake. Definitely recommend. We also ordered the cookie trio they had and they tasted splendid. Can really taste the genuine form scratch flavor in each bite. Overall if you want to have a nice time on the resort here at 4 Seasons don't sleep on the in house restaurants. Just be sure to have some deep pockets. read more

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A really lovely casual restaurant at the Four Seasons. The food is always good, the service dependable and awesome, decor and vibe very Arizona and lovely. There are great views if you can sit outside in good weather, there is also a covered patio as well as beautiful dining inside. Love the vibe and decor of the restaurant and it is very family friendly. You won't be disappointed dining here I am sure, and just being on the property is fun. It is a great stop for locals as well as visitors. read more

My favorite restaurant in Scottsdale! Great for breakfast or dinner. The service, desert views, outdoor patio & tabletop shuffleboard are the bomb. For breakfast, you can choose the tempting buffet with omelet station or order from the menu. Kids can get pancakes with M&Ms, blueberries or chocolate chips. The huevos rancheros are spicy and fab. Steak & eggs is delicious too. My daughter's waffle was light and fluffy - so good! For dinner, start with their buttery pretzel bites with cheese sauce. Their steak was one of the best I've ever eaten - cooked to perfection with morels and cippolini mushrooms. My son declared the kids' hamburger the best of his life and ordered it two nights in a row. Save room for dessert, for sure! The chocolate hazelnut pie with brûlée banana was salty & sweet & chocolatey perfection. My son flipped for his Cereal Shake. All ice creams are rich & made from scratch, as are their chocolate, caramel and strawberry sauces. read more

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On property of gorgeous Four Seasons! Free valet parking! Yay!! Atmosphere was awesome! Beautiful decor and great live music on Friday night. Food was good ok, ribs were disappointing but pretzel appetizer and ice cream dessert were killer!! read more

I was in Scottsdale last week and Proof was by far the best meal we had all week. The 'smoked babe on a bun' pulled pork sandwich had great flavor and was so delicious. For the summer they even have a wine down Wednesday special that allowed us to enjoy a nice bottle of wine for only $40! The real star of their menu though is the dessert. We enjoyed both the french toast cheesecake and salted caramel chocolate cake, and you will not find anything like it anywhere else! In addition, our server Giovanni was the most genuine, engaging server I think I've ever come across. He was able to describe any item we inquired about in great detail, and you could tell he has a great passion for his job. Aside from that, he just has a great personality all around! If you dine at Proof, definitely request Giovanni as your server. We look forward to going back next time we're in Scottsdale! read more

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Amazing posh place with expensive drinks and food but its location location location and the drinks are amazing! Great service with an uppity vibe of course. read more

Breakfast is so fresh and amazing. Wait staff was pleasant. The host was very snooty. it seems ridiculous to make people wear a mask the 2 feet you're walking from inside to the outside patio. He said they could do what they want because they were private business. As much as they charge, I think they could've handled that better read more

I'm unclear as to where all the four and five stars come from here, and my guess is that they are resort guests. When you are on vacation, you feel differently about things. You'll be OK with getting gouged because you're in a holiday or vacation spirit. I understand that, so let me add a review that is purely from the local community. I like the atmosphere there. The environment is nice and its a pleasant stroll through some nice landscaping to get to Proof. But let's face it. Once you are sitting at a table or out on a patio, it's just like any other restaurant and deserves to be rated against others in the same category. Would you be asked to add a few pieces of chicken to your lettuce salad for $12.00 at other restaurants? (That's not the price of the salad, that's the ADD ON price for some protein). Are you kidding me?? You'd be laughed out of the restaurant business. Would you be able to get away with a regular (nothing special) burger, no sides, for $26.00? No way. Our meal tasted fine. The service was OK, no complaints. But what we have here, at Proof, is pure price gouging. Someone has decided to buy into the "massive inflation" label our economy is getting right now. Yes -- the $600K house down the street just sold for $1.2 million. But does that REALLY translate to burgers for close to $30 and beers at $11 and $12? C'mon, let's get realistic. The Four Seasons has decided to shaft you for all they can get, and you're eating it up. read more

Let me start off by saying that my wife and I had our wedding reception here in February 2008 and our planer was Ms. Regan and it was flawless!!!!! Just what you or anybody would expect of a "Four Seasons" Now moving to yesterday (Sunday the 29th November 2020) Oh how things have changed for the WORST!!!!! The check in was fantastic! Then it was off to Proof for dinner for 4 and one of the 4 was my 96 yr old after-in-law, so we decided to eat outside to watch the sunset at 17:30 and our server and his helper started us off with ice tea and water. Then we ordered an appetizer which was very good. Then about 45 mins. later we ordered our dinner. We had NO idea it was going to take an hour and 37 minutes for our dinner to get to us!!!!! The server kept telling us it was they got hit hard? Then He said it was the Chyna-Flu? As this was going on........I had asked our server if we could have one of their portable heaters moved over to our table? He then said that he would have to ask his manager??? What???? Then we had asked our server what did his manage say? He said he forgot to ask???? Then 20 mins later we asked him again. And then another 20 mins later!!! So we had asked 4 TIMES TOTAL!!!!! And it never came!!!! Keep in mind! The portable heater was only 21 feet from our table!!! Then after all this and over an hour and 30 mins after we had ordered! I got up to go see if they(The Four Seasons) could bring my father in law some fruit or bread or rolls to nibble on since it was taking so long to get our food. And at that time, our order finally came out! YES a full hour and 37 mins before we finally got to eat!!!! Out of all the Four Seasons we have been to all over, this was the worst service my wife and I have EVER HAD AT ANY PLACE WE HAVE STAYED!!!! INCLUDING ANY AND ALL OTHER HOTELS AND RESORTS WE HAVE STAYED AT!!!!!!!! In closing, some one is definitely sleeping at the switch!!!! This is a direct reflection of the management team! All the excuses and not an once of willingness to make things right! My wife has a business with 39 employees and she too has been hit hard! But she works harder than before because of this year with out excuses and with out punishing her clients. I know that they got hit with more than what they expected. but then you adapt and work a bit harder and smarter. We are here till Sunday and I told my wife it's going to be DoorDash and or me going to get our food here. read more

Food is well done but not commensurate with the price charged. If the dishes were all $5-10 less I would eat here 5 times a week. They may want to consider a locals discount card like other resorts do. read more

Good food , service excellent . Will definitely be back. View is outstanding . Definitely recommend

We used to love having brunch on Sundays after our early hikes at Proof. Unfortunately, for the past two times, we have been turned away (not in the nicest way) even when the restaurant had a lot of availability. According to the Four Seasons, locals aren't accepted it over there anymore unless you get a room. How discriminating is that? Isn't Four Seasons supposed to be recognized for it's "great" customer service? Well, extremely poor customer service we would say. read more

The most amazing hole in wall find! Comfortable indoors and out! Good is plentiful and reasonable. Please never sell out or change!

Some of the best smoked ribs I've ever had! Our server Aaron was awesome and really attentive to our group.

Came here for dinner. Service was terrible. Waited 2 hours for food. For a $400 meal it left us very disappointed. We had 5 people in our party and we left shocked at the lack of a quality experience... everything up to this point at the resort was top notch. The girls enjoyed the spa and the men went golfing all day. The perfect ending was supposed to be dinner and drinks at the four seasons. But the restaurant left us never wanting to return. Terrible, terrible, terrible!!!! read more

Breakfast, dinner, dessert - it doesn't matter what you're in the mood for because you'll enjoy it all at proof. My husband and I did their BBQ special for the Memorial Day dinner on Friday- the turkey was juicy and great flavor and the spare ribs were fall of the bone delicious. Don't make the mistake of not saving room for dessert - their homemade ice cream and chocolate cake with Caramel and pretzels is absolutely unreal! read more

Proof - Chocolate, caramel, and amazing frosting with a little crunchy saltiness from the pretzels!!! - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The service is good and the room is nice. The menu is off the reservation with limited menu items. The items they do have are off the Main Street. Also, portion sizes of everything is miniature. Prices are insanely high for what you get. They actually charge $3 to add celery and carrots to an order of chicken wings. The wings seemed like they fell off a baby hen, very small. I hope this place can figure it out as there are many people who live nearby with minimal options. read more

Maybe my favorite place in the universe. Get the smoked babe on a bun or the cobb salad and weep tears of joy. And you can enjoy it all while dining outside! Have never been disappointed by a meal here. read more

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Handcrafted bevs with house infused delights and fresh muddled fruits to take your crafted cocktail to another level. Food is irresistibly delicious. read more

Proof - Fresh made cocktails with house infused blends and fresh cut and muddled fruits. Food menu is irresistible too!!! - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

A great experience we really love on Friday nights! The view is amazing on the patio, and music by Jared Blackstone on Friday nights just takes it to another level! Pretzel knots are a must! Soup is always great, but the latest, Poblano and Zucchini is to die for! Between my husband and I, we could just do appetizers and the ice cream bar! If you want a great dining and drinking experience, request to be in Giovanni's section, he is amazing! Enjoy! read more

The service here is 5 stars, but wow I was dissatisfied with the food. Ate here a couple times while here for work and the only thing they nailed are their fries and pretzel bites. Cesar with shrimp: barely any dressing, shrimp over cooked and not properly deveined. Peppered feta appetizer: how does feta have no flavor? It's naturally salty and it tasted like nothing. Charred broccoli: meh, fine. Short rib skillet: also meh, again with the amount of ingredients I was left wondering where the flavor went. Chicken and biscuit: literally a rock for a biscuit. Ended up just eating the chicken - it also came with the saddest looking fruit. I wouldn't normally leave a review as the food is mediocre, but it's a Four Seasons and the prices match that, so I should be getting stellar food for a $26 breakfast. They need to revamp their kitchen. read more

Love the ambiance ... the food was great except their crispy chicken sandwich . It was very disappointing to eat. It was bland and everything was way too mushy. If give them a try again and see. read more

What an amazing experience. This complete review is about service, the food could have been terrible and it wouldn't have mattered as Vicki made the experienced so enjoyable, her genuine joy and love of her job is blatantly obvious to the benefit of all her guests. That being said the food and view was amazing as well. read more

I went and met 2 client's at Proof. Two lovely ladies from out of town had to tell me this existed. So, yeah. I must get out more. Back to Proof. Located in the Four Season's Hotel it's so Posh I had to ask the valet attendant where it was. Food was dessert for us. Lovely choices of salted cream caramel and everything else you could want. Most importantly the ambiance is is fantastic. I love a good ambiance place to meet. Excellent for whatever you want- business meetings, company you want to nuzzle with, bond with, chastise or people watch. The valet gentleman didn't bat an eye by the way. I drive an old old car~ and I cautioned him not to take a joyride in my car. He was kind enough (and great training) to laugh. He asked me if I had a good time. And I did... read more

I always have a fantastic dining experience at Proof! The level of service really makes you feel like you are being catered to every step of the way. Go around sunset, sit on the patio, ask for Mustafa, thank me later. Cheers read more