I don’t often write reviews but our service tonight prompted me to so this. It is my birthday so we took our best friends to the restaurant for a special celebration. One of our party ordered the Pork Chop. It was brought out very undercooked. Very unprofessional. Our friend is a retired butcher! So we told them and they took the same piece of pork BACK on the grill and brought back. I believe that is unlawful. Cooked more and brought back 20 minutes later.
Although they took the cost off our bill the precedence here has me very bothered.
Ann
Our gals on the go group went to artichoke grill for lunch today ((2/5/25). The food was wonderful and the students did a great job. My main waiter was Sean and I hope our table put him at ease by the end of the lunch. He is a great kid and I’m so glad we had him as our main server. All of the students helped each other and it was fun to see the young people enjoying serving others. The instructor was also very informative as to the program and it’s goals. I would recommend eating here but make sure you make a reservation.
Kevin Miller
Would not know it was student run. Sooo professional and amazing service. Food was mindblowing - elevated high cuisine.
MelanieB
The Artichoke Grill is the best kept secret in the community. Run exclusively by culinary art students at Scottsdale Community College, the atmosphere is lovely, the service is spectacular, and the food is delicious/decadent. I have had the chance to try foods I wouldn't have ever imagined or put together before - the options are creative and truly delish. The students clearly strive to do their absolute best and take pride in their efforts. They are professional, courteous and do a fantastic job. I highly recommend the Artichoke Grill at SCC. [One reminder to prospective patrons: this is a STUDENT run establishment - it is a learning environment. Constructive feedback is welcome; however, complaints are unnecessary.]
Mary P
We love coming to The Artichoke Grill at Scottsdale Community College. This restaurant is part of the college's Culinary Arts Program and the students truly do a great job! The food is always excellent, awesome presentation and wonderful service! We usually order the 3 course menu which includes soup or salad, bread, entree, dessert and beverage. I wish they were open year round and for dinner and weekends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Opentable Diner
We had the 3-course menu. The food was delicious, the service was great, and you can't beat the price. We can't wait to return and to try a different menu.
Kathy Yeager
Love coming to lunch here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mainnthing
I was so impressed with how professional the food presentation, taste, and service was for a restaurant run by culinary students. I can't wait to go back again and see what they come up with next time. Fabulous experience!
PeggyW
Dining here is an event in that you are part of the classroom. Over the years have seen the food improve to a terrific level of taste and presentation. Staff interaction with diners still needs work but is forgiven. Waitstaff needs to know what all the items are (not that many) such as what kind of muffin it is or fish, etc. A great value and will definitely return. Wish they would turn the air conditioner down.
Mark McManus
This restaurant is part of the Culinary Arts program at Scottsdale Community College. Everytime we visit we have received a wonderful four course meal including homemade breads, an appetizer (soup, salad, or a variety of hors d'oeuvres), a featured entree, and a dessert sampler.The food is magnificent. The cost is reasonable. My wife and I try to visit as often as possible during the eight months a year they are open.
As usual the service was amazing and the food was phenominal! I love The Artichoke Grill!
BarbaraP
The quiche was inedible. The steaks, soup, lukewarm. Small order of fries. And only five steaks to table was wrong. If advertised should have had enough. Desserts delightful. We will still come back again.
Kate
The bread in all forms: crescent roll dinner roll, and especially the croissants are so heavy, dense, difficult to get to the chicken salad through all the thick bread. Since this is a learning experience, I would think experts in croissants would be invited to teach, or a visit to Essence Cafe or even the Scottsdale Saturday market where there is a Frenchman selling pastry. In every situation in life, getting better is learning from experts! The lady who owns “essence” brought a French baker to US to teach her. Learning is experimenting as I have observed Scts culinary SCC with hamburgers, which have been delicious. The meringue desert was delicious, perfectly formed. The other 2 deserts were also tasty. The Cobb salad that I took home had mostly the stalk of romaine as the green. I only ate the egg. Previously the to go items have been great.
MelP
We were disappointed with both entrees. The meat was mush and all fatty on the brisket. The chicken in the tortilla was tiny pieces the size of a quarter. Overall the cost was ridiculous for what was edible. The service was wonderful. We shared comments with the instructor and no other options were offered. We went out for lunch when we left the classroom. Not a pleasant meal !
MauiMary
We stumbled on this restaurant doing a google search and we're thrilled that we tried it. The waiter brought out a selection of breads that he said they baked this morning, one more delicious than the next. We had the prefix 3 course meal for $19 that included soup or salad and we chose the southwest chicken soup that was creamy and delicious! We had the baked trout over quinoa with green beans and a delicious sauce - it was the best trout dish I've ever eaten-seriously! And dessert was a selection of pastries and you got 3! An amazing napoleon with raspberry's, creamy tiramisu and a yummy macaron- all were so fresh and delicious! And iced tea or lemonade was included! I've eaten at many of the 5 star restaurants here in Scottsdale and this community college program is delving out the best food I've had in a long time. We will be back for lunch this week and in the fall they will be serving dinner - can't wait! So impressed with this culinary program, you have to try it!
I don’t often write reviews but our service tonight prompted me to so this. It is my birthday so we took our best friends to the restaurant for a special celebration. One of our party ordered the Pork Chop. It was brought out very undercooked. Very unprofessional. Our friend is a retired butcher! So we told them and they took the same piece of pork BACK on the grill and brought back. I believe that is unlawful. Cooked more and brought back 20 minutes later.
Although they took the cost off our bill the precedence here has me very bothered.
Our gals on the go group went to artichoke grill for lunch today ((2/5/25). The food was wonderful and the students did a great job. My main waiter was Sean and I hope our table put him at ease by the end of the lunch. He is a great kid and I’m so glad we had him as our main server. All of the students helped each other and it was fun to see the young people enjoying serving others. The instructor was also very informative as to the program and it’s goals.
I would recommend eating here but make sure you make a reservation.
Would not know it was student run. Sooo professional and amazing service. Food was mindblowing - elevated high cuisine.
The Artichoke Grill is the best kept secret in the community. Run exclusively by culinary art students at Scottsdale Community College, the atmosphere is lovely, the service is spectacular, and the food is delicious/decadent. I have had the chance to try foods I wouldn't have ever imagined or put together before - the options are creative and truly delish. The students clearly strive to do their absolute best and take pride in their efforts. They are professional, courteous and do a fantastic job. I highly recommend the Artichoke Grill at SCC. [One reminder to prospective patrons: this is a STUDENT run establishment - it is a learning environment. Constructive feedback is welcome; however, complaints are unnecessary.]
We love coming to The Artichoke Grill at Scottsdale Community College. This restaurant is part of the college's Culinary Arts Program and the students truly do a great job! The food is always excellent, awesome presentation and wonderful service! We usually order the 3 course menu which includes soup or salad, bread, entree, dessert and beverage. I wish they were open year round and for dinner and weekends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the 3-course menu. The food was delicious, the service was great, and you can't beat the price. We can't wait to return and to try a different menu.
Love coming to lunch here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was so impressed with how professional the food presentation, taste, and service was for a restaurant run by culinary students. I can't wait to go back again and see what they come up with next time. Fabulous experience!
Dining here is an event in that you are part of the classroom. Over the years have seen the food improve to a terrific level of taste and presentation. Staff interaction with diners still needs work but is forgiven. Waitstaff needs to know what all the items are (not that many) such as what kind of muffin it is or fish, etc. A great value and will definitely return. Wish they would turn the air conditioner down.
This restaurant is part of the Culinary Arts program at Scottsdale Community College. Everytime we visit we have received a wonderful four course meal including homemade breads, an appetizer (soup, salad, or a variety of hors d'oeuvres), a featured entree, and a dessert sampler.The food is magnificent. The cost is reasonable. My wife and I try to visit as often as possible during the eight months a year they are open.
Parking: Unlimited parking near restaurant.
Restaurantji Recommends
As usual the service was amazing and the food was phenominal! I love The Artichoke Grill!
The quiche was inedible. The steaks, soup, lukewarm. Small order of fries. And only five steaks to table was wrong. If advertised should have had enough. Desserts delightful. We will still come back again.
The bread in all forms: crescent roll dinner roll, and especially the croissants are so heavy, dense, difficult to get to the chicken salad through all the thick bread. Since this is a learning experience, I would think experts in croissants would be invited to teach, or a visit to Essence Cafe or even the Scottsdale Saturday market where there is a Frenchman selling pastry. In every situation in life, getting better is learning from experts! The lady who owns “essence” brought a French baker to US to teach her. Learning is experimenting as I have observed Scts culinary SCC with hamburgers, which have been delicious. The meringue desert was delicious, perfectly formed. The other 2 deserts were also tasty. The Cobb salad that I took home had mostly the stalk of romaine as the green. I only ate the egg. Previously the to go items have been great.
We were disappointed with both entrees. The meat was mush and all fatty on the brisket. The chicken in the tortilla was tiny pieces the size of a quarter. Overall the cost was ridiculous for what was edible. The service was wonderful. We shared comments with the instructor and no other options were offered. We went out for lunch when we left the classroom. Not a pleasant meal !
We stumbled on this restaurant doing a google search and we're thrilled that we tried it. The waiter brought out a selection of breads that he said they baked this morning, one more delicious than the next. We had the prefix 3 course meal for $19 that included soup or salad and we chose the southwest chicken soup that was creamy and delicious! We had the baked trout over quinoa with green beans and a delicious sauce - it was the best trout dish I've ever eaten-seriously! And dessert was a selection of pastries and you got 3! An amazing napoleon with raspberry's, creamy tiramisu and a yummy macaron- all were so fresh and delicious! And iced tea or lemonade was included! I've eaten at many of the 5 star restaurants here in Scottsdale and this community college program is delving out the best food I've had in a long time. We will be back for lunch this week and in the fall they will be serving dinner - can't wait! So impressed with this culinary program, you have to try it!
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