Our bartender Angel was AMAZING! I said I wanted spicy and he absolutely delivered. Between the…read moredrinks and food, he made our taste buds and tummy's happy. Plus, great customer service. Thank you Angel!

This review is for the totality of the experience…read more I made an advance reservation at Alma Scottsdale for a mid-sized group of 7 to celebrate a special occasion. Our party arrived right on time for our reservation, but we were not seated until 15 min later because our table was not ready. It took about an additional 15 min to get tap water for the table (there was not enough provided anyways), and to place our orders too another ~20 min. The food did not arrive until 30 min later. For context, we eventually learned that the restaurant was short staffed and the bartender was also operating as our waiter. When the food finally arrived, there was a mix-up on what was delivered. We had checked with the staff who delivered one of the dishes: we ordered the "wild mushroom" side, but what we received did not look quite like it. We asked clarifying questions x2, but were assured, "no, it is the wild mushroom." Turned out, it was the mushroom empanada that was delivered to our table, which we originally did not order. The management did rectify the situation upon the conclusion of the event when we were paying the bill, but to us, it felt a bit accusatory as if we intentionally wanted to cause a huge fuss about the final total, which was absolutely not the case. The food in general was delicious. If this was a more standard dining experience, it would have been 4-5 stars just for the food. The service was very subpar, and really colored the entire experience negatively, therefore the two star review. I understand that staffing shortages happen -- fine. My family has worked in food service as wait staff for 25+ YEARS, so I am empathetic. But for management to ring up our bill and then come confront us in an inflammatory manner, making us feel like we were wrong, on an occasion to celebrate something special, was extremely disappointing.

Meeting some friends across the street but we arrived early and saw this absolutely gorgeous front…read morespace of a restaurant! Walked across the street and found the entrance in the back with a cute entryway and an amazing AMAZING space for seating! This is a must go for anyone looking for an incredible vibe good food and people that you want to support cus the love they show is evident. We couldn't stay so we ordered one drink and food to go but very excited to go back and really sit and enjoy our time. Thanks to the team yall are incredible

Fantastic sushi tapas experience. The mackerel with pickled strawberry was outstanding--we ordered…read moreit twice. The bluefish maka roll was subtle but incredibly flavorful, and the bluefin sashimi was excellent. The hamachi crudo was a standout. The Arizona sake was a pleasant surprise--very good--and the cocktails were well-crafted and perfectly balanced. Outdoor dining was delightful. It could get a bit noisy at times with the street traffic, but it honestly added to the overall ambiance. Service was great, though a bit slower than expected. Lesson learned: order a few tapas at once. That said, we never felt rushed, even with a table of 10, and the team handled everything really well. We've definitely found a new favorite.

Had a fantastic evening at Pa'La on their patio, with Randy as our server. The unique tasteful farm…read morefresh tapas menu was incredible and the wine selection was perfect! We had the Spanish peppers wrapped around halloumi and they were divine! The pork belly was equally as delicious! Other things we enjoyed was the Japanese sweet potatoes, the Spanish octopus, and the flank steak. Hard to say what our favorites were but the peppers, sweet potatoes and pork belly were prob my top picks! Will definitely be back for the vibe and the phenomenal food!!

Pa'La is a tapas style restaurant that prides themselves in wood-fired cooking and sourcing high…read morequality ingredients. My husband and I came here for lunch on Valentine's Day and it was fantastic! We were seated outside on the patio, it was lovely as the weather was perfect. They had many plants and trees including a lemon and grapefruit tree! We ordered a variety dishes to share like the beef tartare with squid ink milk bread, Japanese sweet potato, Spanish octopus, golden beets and roasted cauliflower. I was impressed with everything. You can taste the quality in each ingredient and I appreciate that. My husband and I agreed that the Spanish octopus was our favorite dish. It was the best octopus I've had in a while, the char flavor and slight crisp was amazing. We enjoyed the creamy sauce, artichokes, and other veggies that came with this dish. The cauliflower and golden beets were incredible too. The chef told us that the Japanese sweet potato was one of the popular dishes, but out of everything we ordered, it was surprisingly my least favorite. It was still good but everything else tasted better to me. Pa'La is a bit pricey but the quality makes up for it. I would recommend this place for people who are visiting or for a date night!

Returned for lunch today and I was so impressed by the updates to the menu. The grilled chicken…read moresalad was truly perfect - from the shaved chicken to the dressing, it was amazing. The ambiance is fantastic though the service was a bit slow today. It encouraged us to slow down and enjoy the day which was so perfect. We loved it and we will be back!

Quite an enjoyable experience--such friendly service, timely and prompt. Ambiance was delightful…read moreand inviting--the martini girl on the crescent moon....so cool! Food was great, very affordable, varied enough to satisfy us all. The bruschetta was off the charts great and shhh, don't tell Postinos, but their bruschetta while good just can't hold a candle to Saint Urban's....highlight of the meal!! Will be back!!

Wow. All I can is what a restaurant! Came here on a Wednesday night 3 weeks before Christmas and…read moreit was a vibe. Secluded upstairs dining area with heaters available. Excellent service, a Christmas tree upstairs, and no reservations required. Glad they were able to seat us considering we showed up without reservations. Downstairs gets quickly reserved so seats upstairs are where they push overflow patrons. Right outside Flint's doors downstairs there is a staircase which opens up to the upstairs dining area. Service was prompt, and we got our drinks by the time we had our mains decided. I got a glass of red to pair with my steak. My partner had a refreshing cocktail, but it was decent. The highlights of the night were the food. SO MUCH FOOD! And it was TERRIFIC! For starters we got the artichoke hummus. It sounded a bit weird, but all it was was regular hummus with 4 artichoke hearts that were crispy. The artichoke hearts were crisp, but moist, and I could have kept eating those all day. It comes with 1 pita bread. The server told us to order another and we did, turns out we needed it as the pita breads were quite small ($3 +). Sure only 3 bucks, but nickel and dime if you are spending $14 on an app... For mains I got the filet medium rare with a side of regular potatoes. My partner got the salmon skewer with a side of asparagus. Both the dishes were cooked perfectly and they were familiar dishes with a slightly exotic touch to it. Must be the middle eastern part of the restaurant. The steak came with a ganache or accompaniments of middle eastern sides. Can't recall what they were but they were great when I dipped my potatoes in them. It was sour, tart, acidic, kind of like middle eastern soy sauce. The server recommended it to us and we got it. The salmon skewer came with 5 decent sized pieces on it. Great for a small eater or someone who doesn't want their own meal. It too was delicious and had light touches of sauce or smoke on it. The asparagus is a favorite. It was cooked as usual, typical steak side and both me and my partner enjoyed it! For dessert, as it was my partners birthday the server comped the pound cake. While it was delicious, it was definitely the letdown of the meal. It was way too sweet including the layer of cream that it was doused with. The sweat cream wasn't necessary as the pound cake was incredibly sweet itself. Also, the pound cake wasn't soft like normal cake. It was quite dry once you peeled away the creme layer up top. I definitely should have gone with the Chocolate Ganache Tart. But their mess up worked in their favor. I'm definitely coming back for another meal at Flint!

Upstairs at Flint is just as AMAZING as inside the restaurant! The food is STILL on 1000% DELISC!…read morethe Service is PERFECT as always! and the ambiance is STELLAR! A beautiful view of the Camelback Mountains. We had a reservation but decided on sitting upstairs, instead. I love that the hostess' are very nice about giving you the options. I have been going to this restaurant since 2018 for business lunches, nice dinners, a company Christmas party-Upstairs. iI is my go to and I highly recommend Flint to others.

So consistent - great place for a date night especially on Friday and Saturdays. Have been a…read moremillion times now and have never had bad food, not even once! The Valencia paella and bread service is always my go-to, but all the tapas are bomb as well. Could not recommend more!

We made the reservation to celebrate a special occasion and we were looking forward to visiting…read morewhat USED TO BE one of our favorite restaurants in Scottsdale. The weather was perfect and we were seated in the beautiful patio where we can hear the music and see the live flamenco dancers. Then..... it all went downhill from there! We were ignored by multiple servers for more than 20 minutes to the point where I had to walk up to the host desk to ask for a service. Once we were assigned a server, the service was rushed and hurried. Very transactional and not welcoming at all. The food was mediocre. The octopus was tough and rubbery. The peace and quiet of our patio table was quickly destroyed by a large bachelorette party that was seated right next to us. We had Amazing experiences (yes, multiple) at this place in the past and I wanted to be fair to the restaurant so I sent them a message via Open Table to let them know how disappointed we were. They never responded! Unfortunately, this restaurant has become another Scottsdale tourist trap. All hype and no substance.

Last Tuesday, the organization I work for was hosting some out-to-town visitors and were looking…read morefor a unique spot to host a dinner. We had a truly wonderful experience working with Phoenix City Grille and couldn't be more grateful for the exceptional service from start to finish. Brittnee, the Events Manager, helped us identify the West Room as a perfect space for our intimate business meeting and was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and helpful, especially with several last-minute needs, which she handled with ease and professionalism. When we arrived to get a feel for the space and set up, Dennis, the owner, and Sonia took outstanding care to ensure everything was in place and that we felt supported throughout. The space itself was fantastic, and from all indications, the evening went seamlessly for our group. It was a pleasure partnering with such a thoughtful and attentive team, and we deeply appreciate the care and communication that made our event a success. We look forward to working with Phoenix City Grille again in the future!

Everything was super- just like it used to be. Glad our last visit was an outlier! this time-…read moreKudos! great food/ great service! my husband had the Halibut Special and the chef went the extra when he heard my husband wanted to have tartar sauce- he made him some. I had the Flank Steak Special-both selections were amazing! My fave restaurant took its place back- Ambiance solid! It is one of the few restaurants where you can actually have conversations and hear each other. We held out to split a chocolate torte w/ icecream- the torte was warm and delicious. Definitely don't miss an opportunity to try one of Phoenix's best!

Have heard many good things about this restaurant and finally got to try it!…read more Most of their ingredients were local produce, so the flavors were richer. I have never had an artichoke appetizer like this before - the artichoke was lightly fried with chips, chimichurri sauce and buttermilk - the texture was meaty and the flavor was creamy with a refreshing kick. The cioppino was good too. Again, love the texture - even though it was a soup, the fried leek really added flavors and crunchiness to the dish. And the seafood was really fresh. The bread was also airy. Their service was also excellent! The staff were friendly and immediately noticed that we needed a to-go box even though we didn't request it.

This was easily one of the best places I've been to! If nothing else get the Jerusalem Artichoke,…read moreit was so flavorful and delicious! Good Lord everything we had was incredible! I'd recommend everything we had but it's an ever changing menu which honestly makes it even better because I know I will be back! Seriously the vibes were chill, the staff were all so kind and the food was absolutely amazing! Please make some reservations and eat here because I think everyone needs to experience this amazing place!!

First of all, I'm visiting from Miami and I've honestly never posted a Yelp review before--but I…read morehad to this time. This was my welcome-back party with all my friends, and it couldn't have been more perfect. Our server, Adilene, was truly 100 out of 10. Her energy, her vibe, and her personality are something you rarely come across. She made the entire experience unforgettable. I'm so happy we had her for our happy hour--this was hands down the most amazing happy hour I've ever had in my life. If you're looking to have an incredible time and create great memories, definitely ask for Adilene! Thank you so much for making my welcome-back party more special than I could have ever imagined. -- Kelly