Desert Pony Tavern

4.1

61 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Good for special occasions

Our unique Southwest-inspired gastropub features an open-air style dining experience with breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains. On select evenings, join us for live music on our outdoor patio and enjoy the one-of-a-kind setting for any gathering.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Southwest, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(480) 648-1500
Website
http://www.desertponytavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
7965 E Cavasson Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Neighborhood
North Scottsdale
Cross street
Hayden Rd & Cavasson Blvd
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Live Music 6pm-9pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Multiple dates available
Join us for live music featuring multiple local artists.

What 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4Service
3.8Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

61 Reviews

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Eva
Las Vegas
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Went with family for a birthday dinner. The food was decent and price was good. They seemed to have only one server and service was slow. Had a singer for entertainment which was great but a wee bit loud. Overall I’d recommend.
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Heather
Phoenix
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
For a hotel dining option, it’s a good choice. However, we didn’t stay at hotel, I made a special trip here for our anniversary, and sadly I wouldn’t return. Reviewers, including local CVBs, talk about the great views. I’m confused about the sweeping views. It was hot so we were inside. Inside was a typical restaurant. Outside was a nice wall. You could see top of mountain and traffic light. No ambiance and definitely not a special occasion restaurant. Service was fast - a little too fast. We weren’t even done with our appetizer and they were hauling it away mid bite to bring out our food. We ordered Pinot noir. I’ve never had Pinot noir that’s cold. It was really cold. That was weird. Overall, there are better restaurants in Phoenix/Scottsdale.
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Vern
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Would highly recommend the Fish and Chips and the onion rings. They were so good. We intend to go back again for the same items. The fish was not heavily battered and was so tasty. We got a ton of fries to consume, so many we had to take some home. The winner was the onion rings--lightly battered and crispy.
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Doug
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, drinks and service with a smile! My wife and I will definitely return.
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Jack
Phoenix
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great place with excellent staff. Lisa at reception was most personable and pleasant. Michael our server was on his game with attentive and respectful service. The bartender went out of her way to welcome us and exchange pleasantries. The food is AWESOME. Perfectly prepared and presented. Fast to become our REGULAR…
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JKim
Phoenix
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My go-to place these days because of good food, service, and proximity from my home. Also love their live singers!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our server seemed to be exasperated every time we asked her for another beverage or ketchup. Perhaps she was having a bad day.
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njfran
Phoenix
299 reviews
vip
4.0
299 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent hummus appetizer and dinner salmon salad. Will definitely return.
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GerriA
Phoenix
275 reviews
5.0
275 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated outside and it took a while for the original female server to come back to take our order, but server Eric, stepped up, took our order and was very, very pleasant and efficient and apologized for the first server’s neglect. We love this place. Food is very good, prices are very reasonable for a hotel restaurant, and the seating is great. Patio is dog friendly too!
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llou
Columbus
117 reviews
5.0
117 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service excellent. Prices reasonable for the portion size. Perfect portion size.
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Desert Pony Tavern is rated 4.1 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

7965 E Cavasson Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Additional information

Cross street
Hayden Rd & Cavasson Blvd
Neighborhood
North Scottsdale
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Southwest, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.desertponytavern.com/
Phone number
(480) 648-1500

Desert Pony Tavern

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Additional information

Experiences

Live Music 6pm-9pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday

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What 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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