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The Ends Restaurant

4.3 (335 reviews)
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Cherry M.

I was so excited to finally visit The Ends. I was a huge fan of Anthony Bourdain and just knew the food here would be phenomenal. We originally tried to make the reservation by calling and said it was for 6 people on Saturday 5/30. We were told any parties of 6 or more would need to speak to the event planner. Odd, but okay. The event planner essentially offered a curated menu that was $150 a person or said if we went with the full menu we would agree the minimum spend was $150 per person. What lol and no thanks. We moved our reservation to another restaurant for Saturday but had someone have a change of plans so went on OpenTable to make a reservation for Sunday, since now we were only a party of 5. When we went to do that it would let us make a reservation for 6, so I'm not sure why we were told our original party of 6 needed an event planner. Anyway we were still super excited for our reservation on Sunday. The hostess was very nice and our table was ready for us. However, that's where our great service ended. Our waitress was Krissy G and it was odd from the beginning. I ordered the Crispy Egg Yolk Nigiri and she said "oh so one for everyone at the table?" What lol no, just for me, the person who ordered it. Others had ordered different appetizers so it's not like we just ordered the 2 pieces for the table and that was it. We also had an order of the fries (super disappointing btw they literally looked like a bowl of fries served at Denny's) and the meatball. The Nigiri and Meatball were phenomenal. I'd reorder both. When we placed our drink order she said they were out of iced tea so I ordered a Diet Coke. It was not disclosed soda refills were not free. I get it, this is a higher end restaurant, but if you are charging $5 per Diet Coke something should be said. For my main entree I started with the Cesar Salad and had the Short Rib Pasta. After taking out order that was the last we saw of Krissy until she came back asking if we wanted dessert. No check ins at all and we did have a couple of things that could have been easily corrected should she have bothered to stop by our table AT ALL. I would have LOVED some pepper on my salad. It's not in the table and I didn't see her anywhere to even flag her down so just ate it how it was. When our entrees were delivered we had 2 people sharing the Bison Ribeye, but they only brought one fork. Again, we sat and waited to see if we could catch her. Finally flagged down another employee who brought my friend a fork about 15 min after his entree was delivered and by this time food was cold. I will say everyone raved about their food. The quality of ingredients and preparation is evident, but the lack of service really ruined our experience. Of course when it was time to pay Krissy was very chatty and seemingly attentive which is normal when you are about to ask for a tip, but just makes it worse to the paying customer. Ambiance of the restaurant is excellent. Very chill vibe, low lights and while others say it's loud we didn't find it to be. I loved the decor and of course the huge portrait of Anthony Bourdain. I just kept thinking my whole meal how he'd never want our experience to have been like this.

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!

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

Kathy L.

I honestly wasn't sure what to expect of this restaurant but was pleasantly surprised and will definitely be going back everything we had was very good and not your average menu item. There was a fun twist on everything making the food delicious and so enjoyable.

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".

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.

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.

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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!

Croissant bread and butter pudding
Elsie M.

A friend and I recently came here for a birthday dinner, and it did not disappoint! I absolutely loved the vibe from the get-go, it felt intimate in a high energy setting with modern interior. After looking over the menu, we ordered the carpaccio to start off with. It was exquisite. Every bite was a bit different; the flavors were complex and worked well together. For our main entrees we ordered the mushroom pasta to share, the pan seared scallops, and the prime beef filet as our respective dishes. We also ordered a side of the tallow fries. My friend who isn't a big fan of mushrooms, highly enjoyed the pasta. The pasta was tender and fell off our forks easily. You would think it would've been heavy and rich, but it was surprisingly light, which we loved. I would also say the same thing about the risotto part of my scallop entree. Usually, whenever I get risotto, it would be overwhelmingly rich, but this one was not. The scallops were also tender and well-seasoned, not overly salted. Since we always have room for dessert, we ordered the croissant bread and butter pudding. This dessert tasted a bit citrus-y with the usual buttery croissant flavor being more subtle. Overall, we had a great dining experience at The Ends. Service was friendly and attentive from start to finish. Parking can be hard to find but there are a few lots and garages not too far of a walking distance away.

Hamachi Crudo & Egg Yolk Nigiri

My husband surprised me with this restaurant for my birthday (bonus that it was seed oil free!) This app was delicious (photo). I got the chicken schwarma - amazing. We split cacio e Pepe and bolognese. Cacio e Pepe was too creamy for my liking (I've been to Italy). We also got beef tartare app with bone marrow - FIRE. They brought out a mini scoop of gelato for my bday which was a nice touch. I'll be back. The vibe was cool as well.

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Carter K.

Went to The Ends with my family and loved the restaurant from the second we walked in! No sign outside but The Ends symbol was there and when you enter you feel like you're about to enjoy a great meal in an intimate setting. Great place for friends to catch up, family to spend quality time, or to take the loved one! We started with the night with the Crispy Egg Yolk Nigiri which our server told us to eat with the Hamachi Crudo. The crispy rice, furikake and Hamachi paired perfectly together, this should be a required duo to have together. The Brisket Burnt Ends were also delicious and the dipping sauce they came with was incredible. Both handmade pastas were amazing, we especially loved the mushroom pasta, the pappardelle was perfection. Scallops were cooked perfectly and had a ton of flavor to them and paired well with the mushroom risotto. Can't wait to go back!

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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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