Best Casual Restaurants in Central Scottsdale

Excellent food, fantastic service, beautiful ambience… ONLY complaint is that the servings sizes were SO SMALL that my husband and I had to order two entrees plus an app to have enough to eat. (And we don’t eat a lot, we’re not large people) Our server actually recommended that we did and we’re happy we ordered more. So because of the multiple entrees plus an app the bill was naturally higher than it could have been so I don’t believe the value was great.

We went to dinner for Valentine’s Day and we had the best time. Starting with our server, Chris, he was amazing and so much fun. We had the salt and pepper shrimp appetizer, maybe the best cocktail sauce ever, teriyaki salmon, and the short ribs. The salmon was amazing, and I’m not a salmon fan. I think if I was to order that for myself, I would ask for little or no sauce. Salmon was so good it doesn’t need to taste like anything else! Ow the short ribs we heavenly. With horseradish cream and mashed potatoes. So good I want more now!! And finally, the warm butter cake. Holy helicopter there are no words for how good that was. I cannot wait to go back. Do yourself a favor, ask to be seated in Chris’s section. You won’t be sorry!!

Had some really good items and then had some items that were not very good, prices are not outrageous but they aren't inexpensive either! Service, and ambiance were second to none. Phenomenal energy and experience, I will go again but steer clear of the items that didn't match my pallet.

We had a wonderful dining experience because of the professionalism of Rachael the restaurants manager. The restaurant had so many new hires but because of Rachael, she made the restaurant run like a top. I wish to also mention one of the Gaucho servers named Guzman who made our meat preparation just perfect. Because of the wonderful experience we had we are looking forward to our next visit.

Another wonderful dinner at Olive & Ivy! We ordered the crispy brussels sprouts as and appetizer and it was an excellent start. We also split a beet salad, and it didn’t disappoint for those who love beets. My wife then ordered the chicken scallopini and she loved it. I dined on the filet and it was cooked perfectly. The sauce was delicious and the scalloped potatoes which accompanied the steak made it a totally enjoyable meal. Service was again outstanding. Certainly will be going back during our stay in the Scottsdale area.