Things have changed since we dined here last. They play hard rock music and I mean hard rock "Highway to Hell" type of songs. I myself find it hard to eat or hear each other talking. That alone was a deal breaker. They no longer serve those tiny cornbread muffins. We all knew the moment we sat this place was no longer suiting our tastes. This place is awfully dated and can use a makeover. read more

Such a great spot for business dinners or date night. Love their steaks and fantastic side choices. The special of shrimp & grits with an egg on top was fabulous! read more

Roaring Fork - Boneless buttermilk fried chicken with mashed potatoes - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Great service and atmosphere but we felt like food was just ok. Everything looked great but lacked flavor. We were looking forward to trying this place for a while but not impressed. read more

Roaring Fork - Burger..meh - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Great menu! I had the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin w creamy grits, roasted corn...! Done perfectly. Great service team. The grilled salmon looked great on my neighbor's plate. Huckleberry topped cheesecake too. Obviously lots of regulars at this upscale casual spot! Excellent, attentive service team. read more

Roaring Fork is a great place to go for any occasion, although I really like it as an option for Father's Day or a dinner celebrating a special man in your life due to the tasteful masculine decor and hearty menu. My husband and I have been multiple times, and although the quality of the normal dining experience has inevitably decreased a bit during the pandemic, they are doing a good job. On our most recent visit, we shared the green chili pork appetizer, which is always a must because it is delicious and packs so much flavor! If you like a bit of spice you will not be disappointed. For dinner, my husband had the dry-aged bone-in prime New York strip. He requested it be prepared medium rare and he got an over-medium, with areas that were closer to well. Normally he would have sent it back, but the meat was still very tender and the steak was so well seasoned (and drenched in shallot butter) that it was still enjoyable. I don't know how I feel about a $65 steak being over cooked, but again, trying to give grace because of the effect the pandemic has had on restaurants across the valley. I had the boneless buttermilk fried chicken that looked better than it tasted. The cook on the chicken was perfect, but it was truly flavorless-- I had to sprinkle some table salt on it which is something I never do. All of the sides we tasted, from the mashed potato that came with my entree, to the Mexican street corn and sautéed spinach and garlic, were very good. I think my next meal there will be the green chili pork appetizer paired with the Mexican street corn, because those two items were the best and would make a good combo for dinner. I am still giving four stars whereas I'd normally give three for two of the main dishes being a bit off, as well as for our waitress not really being "on it", but overall I believe this to be a great restaurant that will bounce back soon! Hoping to give another review in a couple of months and maybe bump up to 5 stars. read more

Roaring Fork - Dry-aged bone-in NY strip, Mexican street corn, sautéed spinach and garlic, boneless buttermilk fried chicken - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We found this on a recommendation. It was amazing! Food was great, and service was outstanding. I will come back to this place for sure. read more

We arrived for our first visit and waited in a VERY long line to enter the restaurant at open time (4pm). After initial visit I understand the long lines...Hands down, the BEST happy hour in the area!! This isn't fine dining but really good food at reasonable prices. Happy hour menu is extensive and offers enough options to sculpt a proper full meal on the cheap. To top off the impressive experience is the fact that they pour a great drink. $9 dirty martini that was perfect. My husband ordered the BigAss Burger, I went with pickies... truffle fries, queso and chips and smoked wings. ALL was second to none. They have full chickens on a rotisserie over a live fire and not only looks impressive, but smells AMAZING!!! Lastly, the bartenders are fast, accurate and pleasant...not easy when you have 100 people wanting their drinks all at once. I know this place has been here for a long time but I/we were impressed with the straight forward approach to restaurant-ing. Great food and drinks at FAIR prices, nice environment and pleasant employees. read more

I when we finally got a table (for happy hour) the food selection had changed. Several things had been removed (the salads, and flatbread pizza etc.) But what we ordered was still good. read more

Food was fabulous. Loved the atmosphere. Big place so lots of space between tables. My party of 6 loved everything they had. Service was good overall, not great but good. read more

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Excellent food and service! Will definitely be returning your try more on the menu! The big ass burger and huckleberry margarita was bomb delicious!!! Soooo good! Burger was HUGE and very flavorful and fries too! read more

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We are Roaring with only great things for Roaring Fork! From the Restaurant Ambiance to our wonderful Server Justin, to the incredible sides ( especially the green chile mac&cheese) and the literally Main event MAINS- this restaurant blee us away! The Bone in Ribeye was cooked perfectly and charred and seasoned perfectly! Chef's kiss every bite! read more

The best Happy Hour. Great happy hour food and drinks. Only down side--it opens at 4 and if you aren't there by 3:45, chances are you won't be seated in the bar area. read more

First timer here. Meeting friends that swear by the Happy Hour. Most especially the Big A$$ burger. Okay... I'm in. Opens at 4:00 pm. Perfect. We'll meet then. A Saturday. Pull in at exactly 4:03pm. Open the door. It's packed. How does this happen when you don't open until 4:00? Did manage to find a table in the " lobby" area. The bar area was completely full. The food/drinks/service amazing. No complaints. I will be back... however; I really want to know what time I can actually enter this establishment and get my seat. Because I think that this is very shady to say you open at 4:00...and clearly... you were open much earlier. Note to self... I'll be at the door at 3:00. read more

We had only a so-so experience. We went in a weekday, and some of the plates were great and some not. The spicy Nashville style chicken was fantastic. The duck was a little too rare and very chewy--fat wasn't rendered at all. They immediately offered a replacement dish. I would say the wedge salad had so much dressing it wasn't pleasant to eat. That said, they have good burgers and overall it's a good place. The service was superb --really impressive--and it felt like they really wanted to make it right. Great atmosphere as well. read more

Roaring Fork - Duck - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Enjoyed my dinner here!! Hostess & waitress were both very friendly Food was delicious. I had the filet minion, french fries, corn, and spinach. No complaints! Sat outdoors and enjoyed the ambiance. Will be back on my next trip to scottsdale :) read more

we love Roaring Fork! it's our neighborhoods hangout! The Happy Hour menu is great and the Bartenders are very knowledgeable! read more

Roaring Fork - Grandson loving Big Ass burger! - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We went here while visiting Scottsdale in April. From the ambience, to the service, to the food, this place is absolutely fantastic! The restaurant is beautiful with a rustic and welcoming vibe. Our server was wonderful and was so helpful at providing recommendations for what to order. We ordered the skillet cornbread, beef stew, and chicken bites with Nashville seasoning for apps. WOW. All of these dishes were incredible! The cornbread comes with a jalapeno butter and melts in your mouth. The seasoning on the chicken bites was unreal and the chicken was so juicy and fresh. The beef stew came with tortillas and was an awesome authentic dish to try when in the southwest. For entrees, we got the filet mignon and the duck. Both of our meals had unbelievable flavors and were cooked to perfection. This restaurant is a must if you are in Scottsdale! Highly recommend! read more

Highly recommend this restaurant located in the Oldtown Scottsdale area! Has a southwest feel that compliments the menu. The service was amazing! A starter or appetizer to not miss is the "Queso con Puerco", The queso was mixed in with the pork pieces and the tortilla chips had a sprinkle of cheese to enhance the flavors. The main meal that I recommend is the "Rotisserie Spit-Roasted Half Chicken". Wood grilled flavor that gives that fresh off the grill flavors! The side dish was mash potatoes. The Texas Mule was a nice compliment to the meal. Loved it and will be back for my birthday next month! Cheers! read more

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On the spur of the moment we decided to go out to a steakhouse, and this place was the only one out of the 9 I called that didn't have an hour or more wait or reservations only available after 9PM. So off we went! When we arrived we found a classic, well l-appointed "wood and leather" steakhouse with a massive fireplace in one wall. It looked and smelled amazing... the smell of the fireplace was comforting and familiar. What I didn't realize is this restaurant is tucked into the ground floor at one end of a massive office complex! It seems like not all that many people know about it... so there was plenty of seating inside and outside. I just want to point out that while there was seating available, it wasn't crowded. Just a steady stream of people coming and going. Just sayin'... I don't see this place closing any time soon. The food was amazing. The price was reasonable (overall, see the "complaints" section below for more detail on the price). I had the bone-in ribeye and it was done perfectly. The roasted Brussels sprouts were delicious. The dirty mashed potatoes were perfectly starchy, fatty, fresh, and cheesy... and the bacon bits were just the right crunch to serve as a textural counterpoint to the potato and cheese! They don't remember what the family ordered but we all loved all of it. We traded bites all around and everyone loved all the food. There's nothing on that menu that I would question... just go for it. The service was really good, and the ambiance was comfortable steakhouse fireside casual... the only complaints I had were twofold: 1) The chairs they have at the tables on the patio. I am a big feller... 6'4" 325... and the bars that form the sides of the chair arms and back dug painfully into the sides of my legs and backside. Not their fault I'm a giant, but "hospitality" should include making sure your body is as comfy as your tastebuds. If you have a badonkadonk, be prepared to either have a literal "edge of your seat" experience or ask the staff for one of the chairs from the dining room. 2) I ordered a rye Manhattan, and it was DELICIOUS! It also looked like the bartender used a thimble instead of a jigger. "Small" doesn't quite convey how the 1/2" of liquid looked in the liqueur glass they used to serve it. But... they charged full price, the same I'd expect to pay for the bodacious and delicious rye Manhattans at Churchill's Cigars at Camelback and 44th St. Like I said... it was _really_ tasty... but the value was just not there. Some of their drink specials were cheaper... but definitely not their standard bar drinks. I would give them 4.8 out of 5 just off this one experience! read more

I went to Roaring Fork with my girlfriend's last night for the special restaurant week three course menu. Big mistake! To begin, I ordered the dinner salad that was fairly good, but nothing special. Mostly lettuce with a few candied, walnuts thrown in. I ordered the duck that came with brussels sprouts and mac & cheese. First of all the duck was a bit chewy and grizzly. However, the taste was good. The brussels sprouts were unrecognizable and tasteless. They were so dried out and tasteless I had to look at the menu again to see what it was I was eating. Then there was this tiny little dish that was supposedly southwestern mac & cheese. It had a few pieces of pasta and I could barely taste the cheese. It was a little spicy, but so miniaturized I left half of it, which was about a tablespoon. Then there was the dessert, I ordered pecan pie and then again it was miniaturized. The pie was OK but nothing special. Then they gave me a tiny scoop of ice cream with it. The pie was not warm so the best I can say is that the ice cream was good In summary, I would think that they would put out a regular sized meal and make it very delicious so I would want to go back. Sorry I can't give this a better review because the other reviews I'm reading say the food is great. I will say that the atmosphere is good, we didn't have to shout at each other while talking and it was very cozy. Also, our waiter was attentive. read more

Overall an average experience --and I'm talking about the kind of average experience when they play the Eagles music in the background... We were put in the far back table, so our waitress wasn't the most attentive. The side of spinach was incredibly bland. However, the salmon (shown in the picture) was fresh & full of flavor. Just lackluster considering it's a Scottsdale steakhouse. read more

Roaring Fork - Cedar Planked Salmon - American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This place opened at 4 for happy hour and they had a line outside waiting to get in. It was in the ground level of an office building so I didn't have high expectations but I was pleasantly surprised. The inside was upscale looking, don't come in with a tee and jeans. Happy hour was at high tops in front of the bar so we quickly grabbed one as the place was already full at 4:05. We came here twice while on vacation, the first time we had the big ass burger from the happy hour menu and split it between the two of us. That and the fries was enough for us. Next time around we split the chicken flatbread and Caesar salad. The flatbread was good but lacked a little something. The salad was good. The had TVs at the bar so locals were hanging out watching their teams. Service was good, no complaints. read more

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Hadn't been here for a number of years so during AZ Restaurant Week made a visit with my niece. We loved the truffle fried, best halibut ever! And short ribs were delicious. I should add that we both enjoyed the Caesar salad. Big portion, well presented in a nice salad dish not one of those little salad bowls and the dessert was excellent!! We're going back soon!!! read more

Fantastic! We've eaten here numerous times and truly adore the food, atmosphere, and service. The Happy Hour is among the best in the area. The Big Ass Burger and chicken wings are incredible--definitely the best burger around! The management and waitstaff are professional, attentive, and friendly. Be sure to indulge in the delightful chocolate pecan pie! read more

Hostess was rude and did not greet us. Made us wait and then all she said was our name. Never another word. Took us to our table with the wrong menus so we sat while our server fixed the menu. Service was okay. Ordered a medium well fillet mignon. They cooked it yesterday and barely warmed it up today. $10 mashed potatoes were cold and had been whipped until they were almost butter. Sautéed spinach with onions had very few onions though it was edible Steak salad with mixed greens came with iceberg and romaine only for $22. As I was only drinking $8 domestic beer it was difficult to order another. I will never go back there again. A waste of money and time. And I will spread the word to the local people. read more

So this place is frustrating for us. Food is usually spot on but the bar service, where we normally sit, is marginal at best. Staff is friendly, happy overall read more

This restaurant had the best chicken and it's off the menu and so many people are upset. It's incredible and the restaurant doesn't even know it. read more

My son took me there for Father's Day. The status near the kitchen. By the time the food came out I was sweating . It was so hot in this place. I told the waitress about the heat and the manager came over and says there's nothing he could do about it, It's just the way the building was designed. The food was great. Service is great. I just could not go back in the place and sit in that area. It was so hot. It's 109 in Phoenix and it was cooler outside than it was where they sat us. I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon. read more

An excellent place to have some wine and a great meal. The bar is open seating, a good thing since the dining room was backed up. We were lucky and found a table in the bar. We started off with a pre dinner drink of a manhattan. I believe it was in their happy hour menu so it was just $5. No appetizers for us this time. Dinner was pork tenderloin with Street corn. The tenderloin was as the name implies; tender. And the street corn was very tasty. There was a glaze over everything that perfectly added to the meal. I've had this selection before and was glad they still had it on the menu. Wine was a Zin called Klinker Blink. That's a good selection. It's a great place, but make reservations if you want a dinner table. read more

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This was our first time at Roaring Fork. It was a great experience. Food was amazing, ambiance was great and our server, Rachel was excellent. We will definitely be back read more

I had high expectations of this place based on reviews. I have to say the food was very disappointing. We had a party of 6 and didn't have reservations so instead of wait we sat in the "bar/side area." The service there was spectacular! I'd give 10 stars for service. Our waitress was beyond amazing, attentive, friendly, and helpful. This was during restaurant week but we didn't realize it. The waitress suggested that menu as it would only be available for a few more days. We started with various appetizers and also each had the chicken soup. The soup looked incredible but was very bland and disappointing. The short ribs again looked fabulous but were full of non rendered fat. The sea bass was okay, but not much flavor. I really expected a lot more from the food. The cocktails were good, so that helped. All in all this was decent, but not really worth the cost. read more

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This place has such a great happy hour! It's limited seating only in the bar area, and it fills up quick. But if you are able to get a seat, you will love all the happy hour options they have. And it's nice because the happy hour goes until 9 pm, so you never feel rushed to order your happy hour items. The service was also terrific, I would definitely come back again! read more

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What started off as a great 19th anniversary dinner, quickly snowballed into the wife and I questioning what the heck are we doing here? Was seated in the (almost) back corner of the dining room and when the bus boy went to reset the tables and chairs back to normal (after a large party just left), he closed a floor-to-ceiling curtain that rested against my chair...um no, I was not sitting here. When I told the staff that I didn't like having a huge curtain wall brushing up against me causing claustrophobia while I ate, they couldn't understand why I wanted it open (see pix) and opened it back up amid some protest. Note, this all transpired while the wife was in the bathroom. As my wife got back to the table, she said she overheard the staff complaining in another language (a language my wife is fluent in) about some guy's gripe about the curtain being closed...that guy being me. As for the food, the complimentary bread was better than most free bread at sit-down restaurants...two types were in the basket, one of which was a slightly spicy jalapeño bread. The guacamole and tortilla chips appetizer we ordered was a nice compliment to the jalapeno bread. For the main course, I opted for the "special," which is a printed insert located in inside the menu. For $55 bucks, I got to choose a 3-course meal: an appetizer, main course and desert. For the appetizer, I selected the tortilla soup, which had a dark and rich broth with the rest of the components (chicken, avocado, cheese, cilantro and tortilla strips) scooped into the center of the bowl. And while the broth was perfect, the appetizer would have tasted much better had all the components had been cooked together to allow all those wonderful flavors to mix together. While the presentation was a perfect 10 (see pix), all of the components lacked a cohesiveness which could have made the soup a perfect 10 as well! I ordered the 16oz Delmonico Rib eye steak and was disappointed from the first bite. According to the waitress, all the steaks are cut in-house, including mine. Whoever cut my steak must've been their first day on the job because my steak seriously looked like and had the texture of London broil (see pix). There was no marbling whatsoever, only a small strip of fat on the end. To compound a felony, the steak knife I received, was dull and literally could not cut the steak. I kid you not, my butter knife had a more serrated edge and did a better job of cutting thru the meat. Long story short, the waitress allowed me to switch things up and recommended I try the "Big @$$" burger, which was one of the better burgers I've had. And while the waitress allowed me to go from a $55 plate to a $15 plate, they still charged me $9 for the first course tortilla soup which (while fair) was a bit of a cheap shot and did nothing to rectify the situation. On a side note, I guess I can't complain too much as we did score a free desert because it was our anniversary. One other minor complaints is that for as upscale and romantic as other Yelper's say this place is, there is a lot of alcohol flowing and some of the patrons were a bit obnoxious (drunk) and kind of killed the romantic flair of this joint. Will definitely go back and give this place another shot, but will be sure to first do our research before placing an order. read more

I really enjoy the atmosphere. The clientele is mixed ages not all seniors as some posts imply. The lighting is nice when so many places are bright with led lights now. Great place to meet up and have good food and conversation. read more

We had dinner at the Roaring Fork and enjoyed it very much. We had the chicken flatbread as an appetizer, so yum. And I had the buttermilk chicken which was devine. The green Mac and cheese was soooooo cheesy and tasted so good as well as the truffle fries. The ambiance is very nice. Dim lighting, great for a cozy meal with your significant other or even friends. The service was great. Loved the interior of the restaurant as well. We can't wait to go back. We left very satisfied and excited for a return soon. read more

Great Happy Hour! Food drink ambiance clientele upscale and very welcoming. Appetizers were terrific and my martini was absolutely perfect. Great happy hour pricing will recommend and will return. read more

Went here for dinner the other night. In addition to the regular menu, they have a selection of three-course meals as well. We both decided on items on the three-course menu. One can pick from a selection for the first course, second and third. I decided on the halibut with a mixed green salad. He decided on the ribeye steak with the Caesar salad. I was thinking I should have asked for my salad dressing on the side. Yes, it was very tasty dressing but it overwhelmed the salad. It included Candied Walnut, Feta Cheese, Cranberry Vinaigrette Dressing. Very, very tasty. He said his salad was quite tasty as well. My halibut came with baby potatoes and baby broccoli. Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The fish was fresh and not overcooked. Yummm!! I tried his steak. It was good as well, but I did not feeling carnivorous, I only had a couple of bites. Tender and seasoned to perfection as well. We were both very full; therefore, since he doesn't like dessert, I enjoyed both the next day. The creme brulee was light and extra fabulous. The pecan pie came with caramel and I think a pecan sauce, neither of which I used. The pie was rather hard. I'm thinking I should have warmed it since I couldn't cut it with a fork. It was good but probably would have been much better with the sauce. Ruo was our server extra ordinaire. Friendly and efficient and professional. We enjoyed our drinks before dinner at a leisurely pace and she didn't rush or bother us more than necessary. She was there but not a pest as we talked but did not disappear to where we would have to wonder whether she went off shift. We definitely will return. read more

I have wanted to try this place for a while. We had the opportunity the other night. The staff is really good! We ordered takeout and they were out of the soup I wanted. I tried a different soup they had. We also ordered the roasted chicken and the fried chicken. Both dishes we really good. The roasted chicken was really flavorful and juicy! The mash potatoes we also good. I plan on trying more from this place. read more

We love RF, we went for happy hour and you just can't beat the pricing and the quality of the food , prices are very reasonable. Have to get there early to beat the crowds, but well worth the wait time. Service is always outstanding read more

Always a great happy hour experience! Their mini hamburgers are the best and any of their drink special. Never have I had bad service.