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Rough Rider, Phoenix, AZ

Rough Rider

4.7
4.7
1413 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
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Offers

  • Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 15:00 - 21:00,Tue - Thu - 15:00 - 21:00,Fri - Sat - 15:00 - 22:00
    Happy Hour is available Tuesday - Sunday from 3pm - 5pm. We offer discounts on select cocktails, food items, beer and wine. Walk-ins are welcome!

    Happy Hour! photo

What 1,413 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    American

  • Phoenix

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rough Rider offers a "unique speakeasy vibe" with a creative cocktail menu and a "phenomenal" dining experience. Guests praise the "amazing service" and "delicious" food, particularly the ribeye and pork chop. While noise levels and time restrictions are noted, the "atmosphere and ambiance" make it a favorite spot in downtown Phoenix.

1,413 Reviews
  1. Juan

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have been coming to Rough Rider since they opened! And every time we have dinner here it’s always a great experience! We live in Avondale and it’s worth the drive!!! Great food and amazing staff!!

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  2. Rusty

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and will be going back again. Will be recommending

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  3. NEOMIA

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    only saving grace was the crab dip....rest if the food and drinks WAY overpriced and comparable to other places but costs more here. If you want to pay to sit and eat in a freezing basement that's loud...this place is for you. We asked to move over 2 seats and we're refused, saying that they would be taken, and NO ONE used them or were seated the entire time we were there. Poor service high cost food. Go to Mastros instead

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  4. NicoleP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I was so looking forward to trying this place. It took 15 mins for our waitress to get to the table. Their beer & cocktails were delicious. The food was underwhelming. The crab dip was pretty good. We ordered their "wagyu" medium rare & it came out super rare. We asked them if they could bring us a steak cooked more & they took that $70 steak & put the SAME steak back on the grill to cook it more. Their steaks come out sliced, which any experienced chef would know once they cut it open that was not a medium rare steak. The waitress admitted that they did give us back the same steak they just cooked the pieces on the grill (which then made the steak taste old) & next time, I should request a brand new steak because that's what they do when they're busy. I told her I assumed at a nice restaurant like this that this would have automatically happened. We often dine at fine steakhouses & I also worked for some for many years & I have NEVER heard of that happening.

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  5. Alex

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our visit was great! My wife wanted a Panna cotta but they didn't have it however we were comped a delicious smores brownie! Our server was attentive and good sense of humor! Thank you for making this a great valentines dinner!

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  6. Michael

    VIP

    Phoenix

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambiance, food, cocktails and the CS was fantastic. Andrew our Server made the experience 5 Stars

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  7. Dan

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Hilary was outstanding as was the food. The atmosphere as usual was a lot of fun. We all had a great time and enjoyed ourselves very much. If I had one complaint, it would be the parking is not good, but should be no reflection on the restaurant.

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  8. Karen

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fun atmosphere, great food and incredible service (Nicole was seriously awesome)...highly recommend for a fun meal/drink out!

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  9. Kinga

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Great vibes. Creative drinks! We loved it!

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  10. Bill

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks, Great food. A little pricey but well worth it.

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Rough Rider is rated 4.7 stars by 1413 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 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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