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    The Ends Restaurant

    4.2 (353 reviews)
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Tallow Fries
    Crystal P.

    Recently visited for a girls dinner and was able to share a handful of plates across the table. Our server provided us with great combination options to maximize flavor profiles and guided us through the culinary experience. This was the first pistachio espresso martini I've tried and the flavor was great - not too overbearing but rather a hint of pistachio to cut the tart flavor of espresso. Combining the Nigiri with the Crispy Egg Yolk was our favorite pairing - and those items are available during happy hour which they have every day from 4-6pm. We had heard great things about the crispy brussel sprout salad but as a minimal salad eater - it was decent. Cacio Pepe was very creamy and a great portion. I was rather let down by the Bison but this was my first experience having it, so I'll have to give it another go. The restaurant was quite busy but not overly loud which was pleasant.

    A very fatty Gamey bison steak
    Cindy L.

    The ends, thank you for making real food with real ingredients,NO SEED OILS, tallow, and butter!!!! THE BEST! Haley, Chris, Kenna, Lilly thank you so much for being so awesome. There are a few other people that came to our table last night and unfortunately, I did not get their names. I started off by making a phone call and I spoke with Haley because I couldn't seem to find the place it was difficult, she told me she was coming outside to find me, I love her. It was our anniversary and they put us at the perfect table. We were able to take advantage of the happy hour prices for a couple drinks and a couple appetizers, Hamachi Crudo was fabulous. I wish I could say the same about the shrimp cocktail, but I can't, even at the happy hour prices we received two large shrimp but they were totally tasteless. My sirloin ($79) was cooked perfect and the bone marrow butter was the bomb. I also was very impressed with my Anthony Bourdain's mashed. My husband's bison steak ($79) was not. It tasted really strange, gamey, extremely fatty. Check out the big side of that steak. I've never had a bison steak like that. I love that they had a variety of red wine that I could drink because I don't drink any domestic wines anymore so it was nice to have wine from South America. Our happy hour drinks were good at $15. If you don't hit happy hour all drinks are $23! Here's the crazy thing about the cost of drinks. You usually get about an ounce and a half maybe 2 ounces of alcohol and rest of it. It is ice cubes.. The place was very well decorated, and I loved the venue. The lighting was perfect. I WOULD RECOMMEND Entrance is very tricky

    The Ends Menu
    Melissa S.

    The restaurant is a bit difficult to find with very limited signage, so try to arrive early for that and to find a parking spot. If you see "The Energy Never Dies" writing nearby the door, you are in the correct place. It is best to make an advance reservation to get a table. Even when you get seated, the table has a notice saying there is a two hour dinner time limit. Our service and food were both excellent and lived up to the hype! Started with the Curious by Nature cocktail, which was a creative combination of flavors, but a bit expensive for the drink size. For food I tried the hamachi crudo, Tommy's biscuits, crab stuffed pasta, red snapper, and the charred broccoli. I don't know what type of sauce came with the broccoli, but it was amazing. I also loved the Anthony Bourdain themed photos and decor! This place is great for a date night or to catch up with friends. The only downside is they did not offer anything for a birthday or special occasion, but I definitely plan to go back for the food.

    Devin K.

    I mainly went here for the happy hour- I showed up exactly at 4pm when happy hour started and the host stated they were very busy that night and there was a 1 hour and 30 minute limit in the dining area for happy hour. I decided to sit at the bar instead as there was no time limit. The bartender was not very good as providing recommendations of stating what did and did not go together. Come to find out the nigiri pairs well with the yolk rice cake, but we didn't know that so we ordered them separately and didn't get the full experience. The meatball was just odd as it was mixed with bison meat but the tomato sauce was very acidly and the cheese was a weird consistency. Not sure if that was what they were going for but it wasn't my thing or my friend's either so we just finished it as we paid for it. Happy hour cocktail menu is very limited as I'm not much of a brown liquor girl or martini person and that was all that was available outside of wine. I do understand the restaurant does not have seed oils however the pasta we got was very salty and peppery at the same time. The restaurant is beautifully designed and the ambience is very cool!

    Brisket Burnt Ends
    Esmeralda ..

    Came to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary! My husband surprised me so didn't know what to expect. Parking was a little reduced, as expected in the Downtown Scottsdale area. The entrance has 'hidden' in an unassuming hallway. Walk through the doors and you are transported into a total vibe, mix between Tulum & the Mediterranean. We arrived early and they were still able to sit us as soon as we checked in. All the hostesses were absolutely delightful. We ordered the burnt ends as an app, which we loved with the house sauce. I had the beet salad and the stuffed ravioli which were out of this world! Every bite was delicious. The beets were pickled, and there was a honey/nut drizzle that balanced the tartness, just perfection. The pasta plate was beautifully plated; every piece intentionally placed, from the fried prosciutto to the little sage leaf atop each one. My husband ordered the bison ribeye. He loved the cut and the crispy fingerling fries. Definitely coming back!

    Banana bread banana split
    Nicki M.

    This place needs to be recognized more... or maybe not and I can keep it to myself haha. I love how the restaurant is 'hidden' but also in plain site. Inside, the restaurant is covered with plants, arts, and has that dark, sexy vibe. We came here for a double date for restaurant week but opted for the main menu. Our server was Shreese and she made the entire experience top notch. We got the crispy rice egg yolk nigiri and hamachi crudo. Per Shereese's rec, smear the cured egg yolk on the hamachi and it's so good! Shereese also brought us ravioli to try with fried sage which was decadent and exploded with flavor. For entrees, I got the wagyu NY strip with bone marrow butter and a pommes puree. My boyfriend got the bison ribeye. Both were delicious and had a nice crust on the outside. Didn't have room for dessert but you only live once so make room. The banana bread banana split was to die for. If you go here for one thing, it has to be that. But you should go anyways to try the great dishes this spot has to offer.

    handmade ravioli
    Michelle J.

    Our little group decided to treat ourselves for a job well done. We decided to try this place, and we did not make a reservation. We walked in and told the greeter that we were hoping to get a table. She told us it was nearly impossible without a reservation. I guess she saw the disappointment on our faces, because she said she could seat us at an "hour" table. We took it. This place was upscale and a little fancy for me. . . lol. . . it was beautiful, but a little too dim for me. We all had to turn on our phone lights to read the menu. . . lol. . . I had brisket burnt ends and Brussel sprouts. The others ordered short rib agnolotti and handmade ravioli. The girls all had alcoholic drinks, and I had housemade lemonade. The lemonade was very tart; I don't believe I finished it. I think we were all surprised at the portion size. My portions were perfect and tasted fabulous. I even had some to share. I guess the girls who ordered the short rib agnolotti didn't realize it was pasta. They thought they were getting short ribs. Despite the portion sizes, we all shared. Everyone truly enjoyed their meal and sadly wanted more. I think we stayed past our hour, but no one said anything. We had a blast, and then we enjoyed a walk around the area, wishing we had gone earlier to get some shopping in. I definitely would like to come back again. I guess I forgot to snap a pick of my brisket burnt ends. . . oops

    Jessa K.

    Came here for the first time for my birthday dinner with my girlfriend and was excited to try it. I had received gift cards beforehand, which is what led me to book a reservation here in the first place. Starting with the positives: the staff were friendly, and our server was helpful when it came to recommendations. The steak has good flavor and I could tell it was good quality. That being said, the experience had a few letdowns. It was a Saturday around 5pm, so I expected it to be busy, but it still took well over 20 minutes just to get our drinks and put in our food order. I also overheard the table next to us mentioning similar issues with the service. For the price, the portions didn't really match up. The steak itself was a good size, but the mashed potatoes were very runny and the portion was small. Also, I specifically asked if there was any sauce or gravy on the steak or potatoes and was told no, but when the food came out, there clearly was- which I would have ordered without. The biggest disappointment came at the end when I went to pay. I was told only one gift card could be used per transaction, which kind of defeated the whole purpose of coming here. Overall, not a terrible experience, but for the price and everything mentioned, I will not return.

    Tiffany S.

    Tommy Tuesdays, for the win! I was in town visiting a friend and she recommended this vibey place. It was seriously like big city vibes with the dim lighting, music and CROWD on a Tuesday. So, reservations are definitely recommended (easy peasy on OpenTable). We had the: *Brussel Sprout Salad ($18.00) - honestly I was hesitant to order this salad but it was so good - perfectly dressed, good balance of crispy fried brussel sprouts as well as raw. yum. *Mushroom Pasta ($26.00) - sooo rich and shroom forward as expected *Tomahawk Taco Tuesday ($165.00) - it's higher since we added shrimp but the usual cost is $200. This was A LOT of food. We had plenty leftover for a party of 3 gals. *Banana Bread Split - i've noticed that banana bread is VERY popular on dessert menus in Scottsdale/Phoenix/Tempe for some reason but I will say this is probably the best rendition I've had. It was as it sounds...banana bread topped with gelato and whip. Delish. *Sourdough Chocolate Cake - SOO decadent - like the Maltida cake but was still light. The brown butter miso buttercream was perfect to add a bit of salt and break up also devil's food-cake like chocolate cake! Fun cocktails too - not my favorite I've had but good complement overall.

    Meatball and buttery biscuits appetizers
    Pamela G.

    I was really excited to try this place since it first came out but the rumor mill was that this restaurant paid for hundreds of positive reviews to get the hype it was getting. I purposely waited a year after it opened to see more of these genuine reviews flow in and it continued to be positive. I also loved the fact that it is seed oil free. Based on all of that, I was a bit disappointed with the entrees. Their appetizers were my favorite part. The meatball is pretty great and the biscuits is actually the best I've ever had. But that's all I liked. The ravioli had a huge peice of fat in one of them that it was so hard, like a peice of bone with fat. I did mention this to the waitress who was willing to replace the dish but I declined since I didn't want to wait that long for another meal. However, I was disappointed to see they didn't at least discount that meal. Also, the vinegar was a bit overpowering that it made the meal a little cheap tasting in my opinion. My date had the Branzino and personally, it was pretty basic. That turned me off enough to not really want to come back which is such a shame since there aren't many seed oil free restaurants. Don't trust a lot of the reviews. It's all "hype".

    Darya M.

    Came here for my birthday this weekend, 100/10 experience. We couldn't have asked for better service, and the most delicious food and drinks! The ambiance was super pleasant. Highly recommend to check this place out if you are celebrating anything!

    Jazzmine M.

    I picked the spot for date night and am happy to say I picked well! It's artsy, dimly lit, and perfect for date night. Everything the staff recommended was fantastic and when I asked for a super dirty martini, they definitely delivered.

    Second best dirty martini
    Kaylin W.

    Came here for my birthday celebration and last date night in Phoenix, and overall we really enjoyed our meal! The restaurant has a moody vibe that sets a great tone for dinner. The hostess and our waitress were both very friendly and gave solid recommendations. We shared everything so we could try a few different dishes. We started with the burnt ends, which were super flavorful, and we both loved the sauce, but the portion felt a bit small for the price. For our main, we had the wagyu NY strip. It was cooked perfectly with a great crust, which is my favorite part. It was a good steak, though I am not sure I would have been able to tell it was wagyu. The bone marrow butter was good but a little on the sweet side, I think from caramelized brown sugar, and we would have preferred it more savory. The potatoes were phenomenal, we just wish there had been more of them. We also tried the mushroom pasta, which was really good with perfectly cooked noodles. We skipped dessert this time, but overall everything tasted high quality. It was just a bit pricey for the portion sizes. 4.5 out of 5 stars for me!

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    Are there dishes that are vegan friendly? Just worried about the food being cooked in tallow

    Is there a dress code? Anything NOT allowed? (shorts, hat, cap, tshirt, jeans, etc.)

    It's a trendier venue so I would suggest no caps and the nicer selection of denim and tshirts if that's what you're opting for!

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