50 Best Cocktail Bars in Scottsdale

“Fabulous dinner - great food and wonderful people - everything was spectacular - A Brooklyn boy eating good Italian food in Arizona“

“Great food. Nice and quiet atmosphere. We tried several drinks The Dice the mezcal was a little too smoky. I didn’t like the Saguaro. See you in Mexico was delicious and The Butterfly.“

“Everything, the place is great !!!“

“Here’s a polished review you can post:

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I had an excellent experience at this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Every dish was full of flavor and clearly made with care.

The atmosphere was just as impressive — clean, welcoming, and perfectly set up for a relaxing and enjoyable meal. It created a great vibe that made the whole experience even better.

The service was outstanding. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. I truly felt valued as a guest.

I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back!“

“Stopped in for a quick drink after some bowling with friends and this was a very nice spot pretty spacious very clean and service was pretty fast. My only complaint is that this business is strictly money only they do not take any cards but they do have a ATM on site.“

“I just spent my first time going to Ocean 44 and I must say, this is one of the best restaurants I had ever been to. When I took my wife there they really took care of us. Any questions we had about the menu they made sure they walked us through the whole menu so knew how everything works. They took care of us just as good as being at a life loan Doctors office. I definitely recommend this place and especially to take your date to.“

“Great place to relax and eat by the pool! We ordered the guac and salsa trio and split a grilled chicken sandwich. I also had a Corona. John was our waiter and was very kind. They even brought us two half servings of the sandwich since we were splitting it. Of course, this restaurant is in a very overpriced resort and the menu prices are pretty high. Overall, a nice experience though. And the views are great!“

“their Dua pizza was most excellent! the sausage with fennel had a mouth watering taste of spice. the pizza was juicy without being soggy! Highlyrecommended!“

“The restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious food. We really enjoyed the burger and fries and the sea bass ceviche, but everything was wonderful…especially for a poolside restaurant (it’s rare to find one that offers good, fresh sushi options!). And the drinks were delicious.

Ricardo delivered our food and he was completely lovely, attentive, and professional (I wish he was our server!).

Blake/Drake (?) the pool attendant was wonderful - very pleasant and helpful.“

“Good food and service great“

“Ocean 44 in Scottsdale delivered exactly what it should at that level. The food was well prepared across the table, cooked correctly, and plated with care. Nothing came out sloppy or rushed. Everyone enjoyed their meal, which says more than any single dish I could single out. Service was well executed. Professional, attentive, and paced right without hovering or disappearing. Bottom line: Ocean 44 is a dependable choice when you want a high-end dinner that runs smoothly and gets the basics right.“

“Great view and reasonable prices in the heart of Old Town!“

“Absolutely fantastic. Truly a hidden gem. Off beat motel setting opening into a delightful bar area and resturant. Service is great. Food is inventive and delicious. The chef is charming. One of the best meals in Arizona! Tasting menu is a lot of fun. And ALOT of food. And the cocktails are expertly made as well.“

“We enjoyed a fabulous dinner at the chef’s tasting table. Each course was amazing, service was exceptional and the overall experience was A+. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something a little different in a beautiful setting.“

“My wife and I attended the mini Chandler High class of 1983 reunion held at this fine establishment. The day and weather was beautiful to sit outside in the courtyard and visit with old friends. The food was delicious, nothing but rave reviews for everything made in house from the pizza's to the hummus made with cannelloni beans. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, atmosphere and Social interactions at Craft 64. Suzanna the manager went above and beyond making our reunion enjoyable and her service and staff are to be applauded for a job well done. Thank you!“

“I had the steak tenderloin and my husband had the salmon. Everything was delicious and served by a friendly waitress. The restaurant was nicely decorated for Valentine's Day and we enjoyed the Photo Booth. We had a lovely evening out and will return.“

“We did the 7 course chef’s tasting menu and it was amazing. Robby took care of us that night and he was great! He was very knowledgeable, professional and took our preferences into account. It’s a small intimate setting, with a few indoor tables and outdoor tables. Overall, great service and multi course fine dining experience.“

“Alec was an outstanding server great food Thankyou and a birthday card class act“

“Had a truly excellent experience yesterday for brunch on the patio. It started with the hostess seating us which was very professional and courteous. Alexis was our server and she was amazing. Found out during the end of our meal that she had only been working there for two days. She was as knowledgeable and professional as she could be. She checked back numerous times to see if we needed anything. The brunch burger was amazing. So many flavors inside one bun! The Bloody Mary’s were spot on! We dont live here but if we did this would be a regular spot for brunch, business dinners or just a great date night! In todays world of lousy service and subpar service, this place is a shining star!!!!!“

“Amazing food and drinks! Taco Monday is a must! Great vibes. Elise won’t let you down!“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fusion 5 Authentic Indian Cuisine and Bar, and it was an outstanding experience. The highlight of my meal was the Chicken Quesadillas, which were simply extraordinary. The quesadillas were perfectly crisp, with a generous filling of tender, flavorful chicken and a delightful blend of spices that elevated the dish to new heights. Each bite was a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, leaving a lasting impression on my palate. The restaurant's ambiance was warm and welcoming, and the service was top-notch, contributing to an overall fantastic dining experience. Fusion 5 has truly mastered the art of authentic Indian cuisine, and I eagerly anticipate my next visit.“

“Great pumpkin 🎃 pancakes and service 👏🏻“

“This is the best restaurant I’ve ever been to ! Trish treated us like family and was very accommodating!! The food and drinks were delicious!! Please come to Peoria ! We need you closer to Deedra and I ! Sunday was a great day ! I’m so happy Deedra brought be to experience your hospitality and your food !! Thank you for being Amazing!! ❤️“

“The service was top and the fresh fish was very noticeable. The presentation was great. We had gotten a tip that this was a good spot and it did not disappoint.We will be back next time we are in town well worth the 30 min drive. All of the Rolls were great and the Hamachi Kama is outstanding!“

“Great restaurant right across from Fashion Square. It is family owned and you can feel it with the personal attention given by the staff and flavorful menu. Great for date night or dinner with friends. Also has brunch on the weekend!“

“They are amazing. Great food, awesome mixology and the service is exceptional. I will be back… Peace & ❤️“

“We were seated upstairs on the outside patio and it was great. Food and Drinks were all fantastic. Service was exceptional. Bella (Annabella S.) provided us with excellent recommendations on both the food and drinks. She was very personable and professional. Thanks, we will be back again.“

“The cuisine and craft cocktails. Excellent service too.“

“Great/friendly staff. Waitress and server were very personable. Breakfast burrito was HUGE and tasty(gotta add bacon). No I didn’t finish the burrito ( could have in the old days, lol) Chile”sauce” was tasty but not close to good old green from Albuquerque. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼“

“Best Mexican food in town since I built it in the 90’s’!!!!!“

“Beautiful place and amazing dishes and Cocktails are truly the best! 5 star ⭐️“

“Crust is a FABULOUS restaurant to go to,! We used to just go EVERY Friday to start our weekends however, we have now progressed to Sundays and throughout the week as well! The food is ALWAYS CONSISTENTLY Delicious! THE New dishes that are added to the menus are AMAZING,!! THE BEST Part IS...the staff, the managers as well as the wait staff are AMAZING!! THEY ARE OVERLY FRIENDLY AND JUST SIMPLY AWESOME!! As I stated before,the food is prepared to your liking in a DELICIOUS AND FABULOUS MANNER!! WE HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND Crust....infact ALL THE Locations ARE GREAT!! WE TRY to visit all of the locations.....Each one is different, however the food is ALWAYS OUTSTANDING AND PLEASANT AND INVITING. WE LOVE CRUST And ALWAYS LEAVE WITH A SMILE ON OUR FACE AND TOTALLY SATISFIED!!“

“Great food! It was a busy night there, but they had plenty of staff to assist. I bit noisy, but there were 7 of us so the table was long. My sister in law who is of Italian heritage stated it was the best eggplant parmigiana she had ever had! And the focaccia is amazing!!!“

“Great food, service and a fun place.“

“Wonderful brunch. Generous portion.“

“The food and service here is always great! Friendly staff and consistent dishes. One very weird thing however is there is a big white wood wall in the bar area now ( Think She Shed but indoors) 🤔 It completely blocks the windows and natural light and gives the bar a claustrophobic feel. Not good at all. IDK what the heck that is but it needs to go. It kills the diner vibe it makes you feel like you are eating inside of a cargo container with no windows. Update! The She Shed in the bar area is gone! It’s so much better now without it. 🥳“

“Love the morning Baristas! Ellie, Nikki, Raq, and John always make me smile!“

“Excellent place! Food was great: birria and chicken tinga tacos hit the spot. A+ tequila selection if you know your tequila (Fortaleza, G4, Lalo, Cazcanes, Cascahuin, Ocho, Tesoro, Mijenta, Don Fulano, ArteNOM 1579, etc) and I really enjoyed sipping and talking tequila with other patrons and David behind the bar who treated us so well. Such a great atmosphere.“

“I stopped in here for dinner Saturday night with some friends, after just getting back into town. We had Christiana(Christie) as our waitress for the night and thanks to her, our dinner experience was highly elevated!
The food was incredible(I had the cowboy bowl) but the service was on-time and professional. Christiana was very attentive to our needs, welcoming and had a high level of energy towards serving our group.

100% I will be back!

If you’re in Scottsdale looking for good food & good vibes, I recommend checking this place out & I hope you have Christie as your server! You won’t be disappointed!“

“I am blown away by the welcoming atmosphere I was invited in with tonight! I am in the area for business and popped in at total random by myself, and was so genuinely focused on and taken care of my entire time there. I shared great laughs and kindness from the host, waitress and, what I assume was, also the shift manager! Drinks recommended for me to try were amazing and my food was drool worthy! Thank you so much for the pleasant experience and I will totally be back next business trip out here!! Much love.“

“Yes!! Awesome Happy Hour food and drinks!! Staff is great 👍“

“First time -,great food and service. Had the shrimp cocktail and the St.Louis ribs. Shrimp large and perfectly cold and flavorful . Ribs fall off the bone. Also Cobb salad perfect. First time having an 9 minute egg in my salad .“

“Great atmosphere and great food 🥘. Highly recommend going here for a nice brunch.“

“Had an amazing time at Dodo Bird! The service was top-notch, the food was delicious, and the games made it so much fun—we didn’t want to leave! Can’t wait to go back!“

“We were celebrating a special birthday. The staff could not have made it any nicer. They were so friendly, so informative and so attentive to our every need. The food was delectable, everything cooked to perfection, and then on top of all of that stunning views of Camelback and a sunset. The evening couldn't have been any more perfect, we will definitely be coming back. Thank you!!“

“Isabella was great!! She made sure our drinks were full and our food was nice and hot. We’ve come here for the last 3 Christmas’s and today was the best service we’ve received! Thank you Isabella for making our friends wedding anniversary one for the books!!“

“for the first time in a long time, I walked out of a restaurant completely satisfied with every aspect of my experience.., and that restaurant was yours. from your server's cheerful attitude, and all-around helpfulness, to the perfectly portioned amout of amazing food. the specialty drinks where delicious and very fairly priced. on a scale of one to ten, this restaurant is easily a ten. treat yourself to a slice of heaven.. thank you..“

“You might easily walk past the entrance to this restaurant since the front windows are covered with what looks like... rice paper. However once inside it is casual, but welcoming and so are the staff. It was helpful that our server kept us updated on when our pho would be ready. To start we had the chicken wings which I usually dont like but these were pretty good, not greasy, slightly sweet and a mildly spicy with plenty of meat on them. Ginger tea was good, you get a small pot for $5. We've been to Vietnam and while the dishes are authentic, we didnt think the pho was exceptional. The soup was hearty but a little thin tasting, not bad at all but not amazing. However, I'd try this place again.“

“So beautiful! I would definitely visit again! Amazing food and atmosphere.“