Easy and plentiful parking nearby the restaurant on a Wednesday at about 5pm. We were greeted and…read moreseated immediately. Cool California surf bar vibe. Music playing at a reasonable level to allow conversation. We ordered the BBQ pineapple burger and Hatch Chili burger, both rehab size, 10 oz and a side of sweet potato tots. Our server was friendly and helpful, answering questions and providing recommendations. We ordered a couple of Mother Road IPAs to accompany our meal. The beers arrived after a few minutes. Cold and refreshing. The food followed about 10 minutes later. The burgers were juicy and delicious. I ordered mine medium rare and the chef nailed it! The sweet potato tots were fresh tasting, crunchy and a little sweet. We truly enjoyed our dining experience and look forward to returning. Highly recommended for a great burger!

Place is pretty neat but wasn't anything special. That said, I love their focus on burgers and all…read morethe different kinds they offer. I'm sure I'd find one I loved if I came back. The PB&J burger was disappointing. This is their flagship burger and I didn't think it was very good. You barely taste any PB or J, if at all, and it's just a plain burger with an oozing mess. Would love a stronger PB&J flavor on this one. The inside is fine, nothing out of the ordinary, but I must say our server was fantastic. I'd gladly come back and try other options since a lot of them sounded really good.

The burgers are PV are insanely delicious. Try the burger brûlée and see how good a hamburger can…read morebe. Super cool staff, Wu Tang friendly. You can't beat this spot, stop eating cheap burgers and get to a real restaurant!

Visited PV Burger for the first time today. We ordered Cinco Diablo burger with onion rings and…read morethe Paradise burger with fries. The Cinco burger is good but not great. The chili pesto is not right for this burger (flavors don't jive). And they desperately need different buns. The paradise burger has the same issue (1000 island doesn't work). Stick with the big 3 condiments (mustard, ketchup, mayo). They are trying too hard to get a unique burger. Fries are very basic (crinkle cut would be a nice upgrade). Onions rings with the jalapeño ranch dip is excellent. Service was solid. Limited indoor seating. Overall good experience that could be great with a few changes. "FIMP" Food is My Passion

Amazing food! The music is not as loud as it used to be.(personally I liked the music)read more

Awesome burger spot. Love this casual cool burger place…read more The burgers have a great lace edge that's crispy and flavorful. The simple combination of meat, cheese, onion, pickles, and sauce makes it's so delicious. Love the way they grill a pile of onions on the patty during the cook. Waffle fries are pretty standard. Wings were tender and meaty, but Tbh it was so salty, I ate one and tossed the rest. Overall, love the burgers. They are among the best smash burgers anywhere. The staff is super chill and friendly.

Wow! One of the best vegan burgers I've ever had. The customer service was great, and it was a very…read morechill vibe. The place was clean, and the service was quick. The guy apologized because I think he said they were short staffed, but the service was still fast. The burger was delicious. The vegan cheese, pickles, and the bun were all really good. And the crispy regular fries were outta this world! I highly recommend this place if you're vegan or vegetarian. I'll definitely be back!

I ordered dinner while I was traveling from Uber eats from this place. Had the Uniq burger and…read moresweet potato fries. I also ordered a chicken finger just to try it out in the lemonade. Everything was good to grate with the exception of the chicken finger, which is way overcooked and fried too long. Overall, I was OK with this place, but not sure it was worth the wait

Went here for the first time today and we had a great time! Bartender Maddie was very personable…read moreand made sure we always had drinks in front of us. She was friendly and gave great recommendations of food. Could see this place taking off for happy hour!

This is a very hard place to find- there's no signage and it's tucked away in the back of an Old…read moreTown strip mall. There's also very poor air circulation given that it's a sports bar it can get very hot inside. I ordered a single cheeseburger with a side of onion rings and it was $9.75 not a bad price for a sport bar in Old Town. It came with the "works" per say. Lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and a special sauce which was pink- almost tasted like a aïoli. If you are into sports this would be a great place to go as the food is fairly well priced, is pretty good tasting and I don't think anything is frozen or at least it tasted like it was all fresh. A few cons are there isn't service at your table and you have to go up to the bar to order. There is only one area you can order for both food + drinks. The rest of the bar you cannot order even if you are sitting close to the bartender.

Classic hamburger diner, Detroit style. The burgers are great, I really like the smashburgers with…read morenice crispy edges and tasty caramelized onions on a steamed bun. Very yummy. The 1/2 lb burgers are huge and you get a ton of taters tots on the side. The secret here, though, are the chicken sliders! The chicken and swiss cheese slider is absolutely phenomenal, it's exactly what I crave. I wanted the pizza slider also, but they were out of pepperoni. I would definitely get the sliders again, along with a burger. 2 burgers and 4 sliders with one soda for 2 adults + 1 kid was about $50, which is pretty expensive BUT we did not leave hungry (very important!). So the one caveat is that the place is small and if they get busy you are going to have to wait a while for your food. We waited 45 minutes at our table! There is one cook and one server, the vibe is VERY mom 'n pop, and they work their butts off but it can result in very slow service. Also thought it was weird that every kid at other tables got a coloring kit, but ours didn't. Also never got a soda refill. Chalk it up to so busy the waitress didn't notice. Not even gonna dock a star for that, this place deserves all its success.

Great burgers and shake The service was great and they…read moreaccommodate requests like splitting the shake AZ burger was my favorite

Dodo Bird Kitchen and Cocktails has been on my list of places to try for Happy Hour, Wing…read moreWednesday, Oyster Thursday and Tomahawk night!! Let me start off by saying my first 2 visits were not the best. In fact, This place was sitting on a 3 star rating for a while, but my last visit picked up and made up a little. I waited to wrote this review in hopes that they would redeem themselves from my first 2 visits. The first time I came, I had Lemon Pepper Wings which came to me after a very long wait. When I finally got them, they were basically naked wings, like without any seasoning. I asked for the seasoning and one of the bussers came and brought me a cup of it. I sprinkled the wings with it but when I took a bite, they were SALTY AF!!!!! I then had to shake off all the seasoning to be able to finish them. SMH. I also ordered some Sweet Potato Fries which oddly came to me within about 3 minutes. I almost finished them before I finally got the wings. I was seated at the bar and since it was packed, I sat in the only open seat which happened to be between 2 gentlemen. The guy to my left was ready to go and when he asked for his bill, they had charged him for my stuff. Super weird because we clearly weren't together and I wasn't even talking to him the entire time. He kindly alerted them and they adjusted his bill. My second visit the next day wasn't any better. Went in with 2 coworkers for $1 oysters and Happy Hour. We ordered some cocktails which took forever again, and when we asked about them, we were told they didn't have the blended margaritas ready, so she offered us on the rocks instead. We said okay since we were thirsty on a Thursday. We tasted each other's drink and they tasted exactly the same, even though we ordered different ones. I also ordered a 2nd round of 6 oysters for myself which I never got. I had to let our server know that I never got them, so she took them off the bill. Our server wasn't very friendly and she just looked like she wanted to leave. My 3rd and latest visit is when I had the Tomahawk. My friend and I started off with oysters, then ordered their huge Tomahawk, which came with a variety of sauces and a side of French Fries. This time, we came in a little later, around 730 pm or so. It wasn't as busy, so maybe that's the perfect time to go. Service was great that last time, and our drinks were perfect. Overall, it's a cool place and the decor is pretty gnarly, but I feel like they do need to work out some kinks. Prices are average but Happy Hour is where it's at. The Tomahawk special is $99 on Mondays and Tuesdays I believe, and they come with 2 large sides (we went on a Thursday so we didn't get that special). The last visit brought up my 3 stars to a 4. I'll come again, but I hope they stay consistent!

Went here with friends and we had the 3 course restaurant week menu…read more It was very nice inside and it was pretty busy with lots of TVs which is nice The appetizer was alittle on the small side but the main course was great! Had the steak and frites and then had the butter cake that was good. Friends had the crème brûlée but they didn't like it. The main problem why it's not 4 is the service. A nice waitress with short cut hair was super slow. Drinks took forever and noticed the well with so many drinks sitting there for long periods of time. It was also hard to even see where she was to try and get her to help. There were also other little things like the food runners not knowing who had what didn't tell us what steaks were medium rare or medium so we had to ask and switch plates around but overall my rating is a 3.5 stars I sadly wouldn't come back but it has a lot of potential on being a long term establishment, goodluck!

My wife and I love trying out new restaurants and after we heard about Hand Cut Chophouse and the…read moreRiot Hospitality restaurants, we decided to give Hand Cut Chophouse a try in Scottsdale. We did not know what to expect other than having looked at the menu in advance. We had a very good experience there with good food, good service, and an all-around good experience! We would certainly consider returning again in the future (and recommend Hand Cut Chophouse to others). We made a reservation on Open Table and visited on a Saturday evening. We arrived a bit before our reservation and decided to stop by the bar first and enjoyed a cocktail (and a mocktail) before sitting down at our table. There was no wait at the host podium before we were seated at our table. The bartenders, our server, and the managers were great and took the time to get to know us and to answer questions. We ordered a Tempura Zucchini starter, which was fine. I'm not sure I liked the sauce with it, but it felt like a healthy yet breaded starter. Between my wife and I, we ordered a salmon and the Double Smash Burger for our entrees, and we even got a dessert (butter cake) before taking off. We enjoyed each dish though none of the dishes took our breath away. We will likely order and try different dishes on our next visit. Check out the Hand Cup Chophouse website (https://handcutchophouse.com) to get location information, see menus, apply for jobs, make a reservation, order online, make a group private reservation, and check out musical entertainment. You can also go to their website to sign up for the Riot Rewards program and get a heads up on the latest news, invitations to special events, birthday gifts, and e-mail discounts. The restaurant hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM and Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM. Happy Hour is weekdays from 3 PM to 6 PM. There is also a Happiest Meal on Wednesdays where for $25, you can choose a burger, fries, and drink. For those looking for where at Fashion Square they are located, it is located on Marshall Way just south of Camelback. They only have the one entrance though you can eat outside the restaurant if you'd prefer outside seating.

Modern look, not busy at all (noon on a Thursday), great attentive servers. Portions seemed…read moreappropriate for prices (i.e $14 for truffle fries but definitely fed all 3 of us and we didnt finish them). Came for a work lunch, will be back, everyone enjoyed their food!

Got their wagyu burger it was delicious and I did enjoy it. Service was walking in I was a bit…read moreconfused what to do but figured it out. Staff was ok not super friendly but not rude either. Overall I may try their parmesan fries next time.

Had a great meal. 1st time eating here. Customer services was amazing. Recommend the Parmesan…read morecheese fries

A HIDDEN GEM IN A SEA OF OVERPRICED MEDIOCRITY…read more I genuinely do not understand why more people aren't talking about Karsen's Grill. Everything I've eaten here has been fantastic. The salt and pepper wings are TO DIE FOR. The burgers are excellent, the fries are awesome, the onion rings are phenomenal, and the cocktails never disappoint. Seriously, I have yet to order something here that hasn't made me think, Why isn't everyone eating here? And then there's the service. I've had the same servers every time I've visited, and they're consistently wonderful: friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and genuinely good at what they do. They know the menu, they can make recommendations, and they make you want to come back. Imagine that! This is a small, unassuming place with about six tables and a bar. It's not trying to be the hottest reservation in Scottsdale. There's no pretentious bullshit, no need to drop $200 on a steak just to tell people you ate somewhere expensive, and no relying on trendy vibes to distract you from mediocre food. And THAT is what I love about this place. Scottsdale has no shortage of restaurants where the prices are astronomical, the atmosphere is carefully curated for Instagram, and somehow the actual food ends up being the least memorable part of the experience. People will wait forever for an overhyped restaurant, pay a fortune for a meal that's just okay, and convince themselves it was amazing because the place was popular. Meanwhile, Karsen's Grill is over here serving food that is genuinely, legitimately GOOD. Give me great food, a well-made cocktail, and staff who actually care about the experience over another overpriced, overhyped dining destination any day of the week. Karsen's is the kind of place you stumble across and immediately want to keep coming back to. If you actually care about what's on your plate more than how much it costs or how impressive the restaurant looks on social media, go to Karsen's Grill. Your wallet will thank you, your taste buds will thank you, and you'll wonder why the hell you ever bothered with some of the other places in Scottsdale. Just please don't let the secret out too much. I still want to get a table.

Karsen's Grill is located in Old Town Scottsdale and has become a go-to spot for my lunch rotation…read more I have been at least 2 times now, and each time has been great. The staff is friendly and quick to get the food out. It's a really casual spot with a small bar and bar height tables. They do offer outdoor seating when the weather cooperates. The last time I came in, I tried the Sunburst Chicken Bites because I wasn't starving but still wanted sustenance. It was okay, but pretty dry. The sauce helped but it tasted like it was from an old batch as it wasn't hot, either. I'll still come back because it's within walking distance from work and they have a bunch of other things on their menu I want to try. Prices are a bit above average but the portions are pretty generous. Parking in Old Town can be hit ir miss but there's plenty to go around. Check out Karsen's if you're in the area!