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The Vig McDowell Mountain

3.6 (629 reviews)
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Genuine Cheeseburger with @Truffle Fries
Bridget K.

They sat us quickly in their beautiful outdoor patio area, although at a 6 top (we're only 4 people) which I thought odd. We enjoyed their ROCC (cold brew), it did come in a can, it would have been nice poured into a glass before it came to the table. It did taste nice with a splash of cream and was super cold over ice. They also had a nice hibiscus soda that was refreshing and tart. We enjoyed the burger, which was well cooked and served with great toppings! The fries were crunchy, but I wish the truffle and Parmesan flavor was as a little stronger or plentiful. The food took a little longer than I expected to come out, but still in a timely manner (maybe 20-25 minutes). I ordered a lunch special that came with a soft drink. When I reminded the waitress, she got it for me right away! It would've been nice to not have to have reminded her, but I assume she was busy and just forgot. Great place for groups after a hike at Gateway Trailhead to fuel up and relax!

Sauteed shrimp tacos
Elsie M.

A friend and I came here recently to grab an early dinner before we had to head downtown for an event. We were immediately seated upon arrival with our drink and food order taken relatively quickly. Unfortunately, after that service became slow. Since we had an event to go to after, I decided to order a "safe" option and went with the sauteed shrimp tacos with fries. The tacos overall were just okay, nothing impressive. The tortillas themselves were disappointing. The fries were good though, plentiful with the right amount of salt and not cold or soggy. What I like about this restaurant is how spacious the interior is and how the tables are spaced far apart from each other that you don't feel like you're unintentionally intruding on a neighboring table's conversation.

Pozole
Steven G.

One of my favorite dishes in the valley is the pozole from The Vig! The broth is flavorful with lots of spices, and just a hint of heat to it. Lots of hominy, pork, and cabbage complement the entire dish. The location here has a huge outdoor patio so it's better to go in the cooler months. I recommend reservations even if you're going earlier in the evening unless you don't mind a lower outdoor table with Adirondack style chairs.

Hot Honey Chicken
Joe R.

I stopped by The Vig and tried their Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, which was absolutely delicious. I've always liked The Vig locations because the atmosphere is always great and the overall vibe makes for a really enjoyable meal and time. On this visit, service-wise, everyone was friendly and welcoming, but the attention was a bit infrequent. Refills didn't really exist and It actually took us about 15 extra minutes just to flag someone down to pay the bill, which was a little frustrating after an otherwise great experience. I still highly recommend any of The Vig locations otherwise and will definitely be back again.

Great bar area
Vanessa G.

What a beautiful and lively restaurant. I'm a sucker for a large bar top, and this place is it. Next time I will definitely sit front and center at the bar top. The service was great and the food was top notch. The turkey meatballs in vodka sauce were fantastic. I'll be dreaming about them for a long time. The caesar salad was also great and the wine list is solid. I'd definitely come back.

French Onion Soup - special
Sara T.

The Vig has an amazing outdoor space. Top 5 of all the restaurants I've been to in North Scottsdale. The food is good, too but the service is typically pretty slow. The staff is attentive but the food usually takes a while to come out. I wouldn't come if you're in a hurry, but if you want a place to relax and take in the views and enjoy the weather. This is a big contender.

Turkey club
Elicia N.

Server Ryan was wonderful, very sweet and warm, 5 star service! Manager was very sweet to help us adjust seating so our group felt more comfortable. Music was great. Menu seemed interesting though food was not as yyzu tasty at is looked. Turkey sandwich was just okay. Not enough tomato and avocado and the cheese was a bit bland. Seared ahi was warmer than expected and also average. Price points were too high in my opinion. That said everything came out quickly and everyone was very attentive and kind who worked there.

Carrisa G.

What a vibe!! Outdoor space is amazing, food was awesome, service was great! 10/10 highly recommend

patio
Dazzle R.

I reeeeeally hate to rate so low because our server was super personable but service was incredibly slow.... from getting drink orders in to actually ordering entrees to forgetting non-alcoholic beverages completely. Thankfully no errors on any of the orders coming out for both food and drink. It was pretty breezy in shade on the patio but they did have patio blankets when we asked. There were sections of lounge seating in the sun and on the turf areas that seemed to be reserved for parties with children, which is a great idea letting kiddos move around. Overall, the food was just OK in flavor, temp, and texture - my food was cold and the Bloody Mary mix was not good at all. Three of us ordered one and didn't even finish them which is abnormal for us. Just flat, and tasteless and a bit thin/watery? Our starters were probably the bear part of everyone's meals - calamari and burrata I would come back for! The outdoor ambiance is definitely unique. Maybe we were there on an off day (Saturday for brunch)?

Alisha V.

The Vig has the most beautiful patio! I have been there for both corporate events and to have dinner and always had a good experience with good food and drinks and excellent customer service.

Grilled Chicken Chopped
Steve B.

My 1st time here, but she's been here before for HH so I made the suggestion to stop by for lunch on the weekend. Quick / friendly service Average prices Exceptional meals

Surprise Operations team lunch
Eddie B.

First time here today and it was because of a work lunch where there was 11 of us. We had to have 7 of us at one table and 4 of us at the next table over because they didn't have a large table but it is kind of a smaller place. I feel they could still have moved some tables together to get us all together, but oh well. The strawberry lemonade was a little bland for lemonade but it was still ok. The food was very good and comes out with a very nice presentation. I had the sautéed shrimp habanero tacos that were very good. All in all a nice little place that's worth the trip if you don't live in northeast Scottsdale and I would recommend it for sure.

Lacy K.

The Vig is a fun, fresh restaurant with a week rounded menu that leans a little Southwestern. They offer soup, sandwiches, tacos, fish, steak, and more. Weekends add some brunch items like biscuits and gravy and chilaquiles. The Vig has six locations: McDowell Mountain, McCormick Ranch, Fillmore, Arcadia, North Central, and Park West. Each one has both beautiful indoor and beautiful outdoor spaces. It's a great spot to meet with friends, have a family meal, and even bring along your pup. I recently met with friends at the McDowell Mountain location. We went for brunch as soon as they opened at 10 on Sunday. It was peaceful with lovely views of McDowell Mountain. A solo musician sang nice lo-fi style hits and obliged is in leading happy birthday to our friend. Brunch with the girls calls for cocktails, of course, so I enjoyed an Old Fashioned. It was smooth and light and went nice with my breakfast Enchiladas. The Enchiladas were delicious with chicken, scrambled eggs, roasted corn, and poblano cream. Our server was sweet and fun. He joined in as we joked about the huge celery stalk in the Bloody Mary. It was a great start to Sunday and a nice end to the weekend.

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Beautiful ambiance great food and service was perfect! Love the indoor and outdoor views! Beautiful outdoor views.. music was terrific!

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Ask the Community - The Vig McDowell Mountain

How long does a meal normally take around 11-12?

It usually very prompt. Depending on how quickly you're ready to order you'd have your food within 20 min.

Do they have the Monday night cheeseburger special like the 16 th st Vig?

Unfortunately not. They will be starting to add a burger special on happy hour for the Fall. Stay tuned.

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