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Rough Rider, Phoenix, AZ

Rough Rider

4.8
4.8
1347 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
22:00
Booked 35 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Located in the thriving area of Phoenix's Roosevelt Row, Rough Rider offers a Modern American menu accompanied by unique cocktails inspired by recipes of the late 1800's. Venture down our private elevator and be transported back in time to a presidential lounge filled with delectable dishes and unforgettable libations fit for Teddy himself.
Enter the lobby through the glass doors located in the alley to the northeast and down the middle elevator to the basement.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (602) 675-0439
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private Event accommodations available through our website at Roughrideraz.com

What 1,347 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    American

  • Phoenix

    Best Ambience

  • Phoenix

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rough Rider offers a "unique dining experience" with prohibition-themed ambiance and expertly crafted cocktails. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food, including standout dishes like ribeye and duck breast. Service is "exceptional," with staff frequently praised for their attentiveness. While some find the noise level high, the overall experience is "memorable and worth returning for."

1,347 Reviews
  1. Marijah

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is amazing! Awesome vintage place!

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  2. John

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I (John's wife) went in, not sure about the menu. I decided to change up my usual drink and got the Devine Feminine. EXCELLENT choice!! Then for dinner, we shared the potatoes and artichokes, very good, and I had the fish. It was ocean trout, which I'd never heard of, and it's similar to salmon, Again, excellent choice! My husband got the duck breast and was very happy with it. For dessert, we shared the S'mores Cake, yummy!! The ambiance of the place was wonderful. Loved our evening there!

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  3. Kristen

    Liverpool

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THE WHOLE BAR CREW, Brandon, Bailey, Brad and Cisco made my boyfriend’s birthday so special! we can’t thank you all enough for everything you did. It was a wonderful evening! We even had the chance to meet Olivia. She was a bright light.

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  4. Tia

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was a cool design and concept. The drinks were strong. The food was good, but not really worth the price tag. I didn't like where we were sat (by the kitchen door and hostess station). The service was alright, wasn't bad, but wasn't great. The noise volume was moderate, and it did get loud at times. Still, it was tolerable. Overall it was a good experience.

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  5. Azul

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good place to grab drinks servers are helpful. Good vibe

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  6. Roman

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit and this place did not disappoint. The food was amazing - the ribeye and the wagyu carpaccio were incredible. I absolutely love the rustic-luxurious feel. Plus the historic touch makes for an excellent vibe for an upscale audience.

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  7. Cynthia

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience and great service. Amazing food and ambiance. I would highly recommend it.

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  8. Chris

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience excellent food, amazing craft cocktail, very knowledgeable staff. Definitely a unique dining experience and well above the average Phoenix dinner location choices. Great experience all around as always!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We didn’t eat just drinks and they were outstanding. Service was amazing. The only thing I would change would be to sit in the “main dining room”. We made a reservation in the “bar” bit that means Raw Bar not the main drink bar. Better ambiance in there. Raw bar is right next to the hostess desk and kitchen and isn’t nearly as visually pleasing as the main dining room. We were very happy with the experience mainly because our server was so great. Can’t remember her name but seems like she had been there for a long time.

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  10. Katrina

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fun evening there and enjoyed really delicious food. However, the environment was so loud that we were screaming at each other the whole night and didn’t realize how loud it was until we left. 

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Rough Rider is rated 4.8 stars by 1347 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Rough Rider

1001 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1935

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Central Ave & Roosevelt Ave.
  • Area
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (602) 675-0439
  • Private party facilities
    Private Event accommodations available through our website at Roughrideraz.com
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