Best Casual Restaurants in North Scottsdale

My wife and I always love going to Cooper's Hawk! The food is always fantastic and the wine is delicious! Birdie was our server tonight and she is absolutely wonderful! We had the Short Ribs, the Mahi Mahi and the Chicken Giardiniera for our entrees and we started with the Chicken Potstickers! The Barrel Winebis a must try and for dessert we had Passion Fruit Cheesecake with a Pistachio Tuile! I recommend all these dishes and we can't wait to go back!

I have been excited to try this new restaurant. We had friends in town, so it was a great opportunity. The place was full the entire time we were there. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and timed perfectly. They have a lot of staff working. Everyone was very pleasant from the hostess table to the people bussing tables. Following someone else’s review, our party ordered the short rib lasagna, short rib pappardelle, and I got the chicken rigatoni. Everyone raved about their meals. The Caesar salad had the prettiest presentation. As much as I’d like to keep this restaurant to myself, I have to say it’s amazing, and will be on top of the list when we go out. You must have a reservation. It’s busy and for good reason!

I always love going to Culinary Dropout! The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is so fun! It is not possible to Not have a great time! And, the service is always top notch!

Over my 60 years, I’ve visited countless steakhouses, but this one stands out as the best by far. The staff was exceptionally attentive, working seamlessly as a team to provide outstanding service. While the drinks were on the pricier side, they were generously sized and well worth it. With at least four different team members tending to us, the experience felt incredibly polished. The steaks and sides were absolutely delicious—easily some of the best we’ve ever had. This might just be the finest restaurant we’ve ever visited.

Amazing experience, great vibe. The beauty and talent met our expectations. We were only there for music and a nightcap, so didn’t eat. The cocktails were good and the staff was great. Enjoyed the music. It may have been a couple of dollars over priced per cocktail. However, I will recommend this place and look forward to coming back again. My only complaint is they don’t require guests to follow their dress code. If you have a dress code, follow through. It was disappointing to see men in work and graphic T-shirts while the rest of us made the effort to meet their guidelines.