Pescada

We loved our experience at Pescada! We came for the grand reopening and sat in their newly renovated oyster bar area - the vibes were fun and Mediterranean, service by Amber was wonderful, and the food and drinks were delicious! Our favorites were the oysters, soft shell BLT, duck raviolis, and chocolate caviar dessert! Our craft cocktails were also fabulous and creative- I personally loved their twist on a dirty martini! We can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu very soon! The perfect date night spot in scottsdale!

We dined for an early dinner and had an amazing experience. The craft cocktails are full of flavor, identity, and made by mixologist who understand how to work with spirits and mixers to deliver great drinks, with the Golden Hour and the Rose Water Martini. We really enjoyed the soft shell crab BLT sliders and the oysters were so fresh. For our mains we had the lamb, barramundi, and braised duck agnolotti which were all nothing short of delicious. To finish we had the chocolate caviar which has to be one of my top desserts I had had. Overall Pescada is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Scottsdale and Phoenix metro and we will be back soon.

Impeccable on all fronts! Food, service, decor! Fabulous and very interesting as well as fun menu. The wine and cocktail menu is very extensive and diverse. My mojito was expertly crafted and absolutely exquisite! The staff is first rate! Professional yet very friendly, welcoming and kind ! Thanks to Jarrot, Cole and Trey for such a delightful experience ! Now the food ! Wow! I chose the duck confit agnolotti pasta and it was just incredible ! A Very generous portion cooked perfectly al denté in a beautiful and silky cream sauce with delectable mushrooms. Five stars! Today it was soul cafe for breakfast and pescada for dinner ! A great day to be repeated ! Xoxo

The service, drinks and atmosphere were great. We had sea bass and swordfish for our mains, they were good, but the appetizer, sald and soup were so so.

Great atmosphere and the food was top notch! Unique drinks were a plus! Extensive oyster selection! Loved this restaurant!

Visited Pescada for our wedding anniversary. Nice decor and background music. Exceptional service from staff. Our server followed up with us regularly to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. The only issue we had was that my wife's paella was very salty. This was quickly resolved and the manager brought her a new plate that was excellent. Customer service at this establishment is top notch. It is a bit of a drive for us but we would definitely return.

We had a great experience here during AZ Restaurant Week. Loved the ambience on the patio, from the curtains to the place settings. Disappointed that the octopus entree was not available, but the scallops with crab ravioli was a delicious replacement. Suckling pig, asparagus salad, and gazpacho were also good, as were the deserts. Service was very good; only a brief lag between courses, as they were quite busy on a Saturday night. Hope to go back soon!

A fine dining menu with limited options. New eatery in town with a very motivated and happy staff. The cocktails are unique. The food is well conceived. The entrees were large. The grilled octopus we had was excellent. But the olive cake as dessert takes the cake ( pun intended ). The cake texture was like a well made home Cake and the Taste was excellent. A good choice for a celebration by twosome. Seema like they are still trying to get the word out and some servers are undergoing training. A bit pricey. Meal for two with drinks and dessert hit $200 without tips. Thanks. Enjoy.

Sheila, you did it again! I was blown away by my first visit to Pescada, a most charming coastal Mediterranean restaurant with a very creative and delectable and fun menu that underwent a very extensive and lovely renovation and expansion ! The staff is so welcoming and professional and the patio is delightful and dog friendly. Thank you Jarrot , Cole and Trey for being so kind and pleasant. The menus are stunning look at and offer something for everyone at approachable price points plus Delectable appetizers, and expertly crafted drinks. I chose a Mojito and Duck confit agnolotti as my entree and they were both exquisite. Their tin fish menu is particularly impressive along with the cocktail and wine list. Altogether a superb addition to Dc ranch marketplace. I look forward to returning very soon!

Really pretty restaurant, friendly staff, interesting menu. LOVE their huge selection of tinned fish. Your choice served with a few slices of bread, pickled nibbles, butter and two kinds of salt (yum). Order with a glass of cava (on HH) and you have the perfect girl dinner. They serve a few n/a options which is appreciated. We also tried the dip trio. Bread was tasty, and comes with more salty butter, but I wasn't a big fan of the dips- creamy and good for spreading, but not super flavorful. Roasted beets and burrata is big enough for a few to share. Pasta paperonata [sic] is served hot in a pretty bowl. All of the portions are large and good for sharing. Lots of other tasty sounding things on the menu. Nice place if you live in the neighborhood but didn't love it enough to drive all the way there again.

Sheila (owner of Pescada, Vic & Ola's. Alma, etc) has done a great job with the recently remodeled Pescada that is lovely, golden and warm. Felt really comfy after a warm greeting at the door. Good service from our waiter, Kayla. But we go out to eat and drink, and at Pescada we got excellent Coastal Mediterranean food for a reasonable price. Our starters included the olives and a lovely Tri-color salad with arugula, endive, and radicchio tossed in a light vinaigrette. For dinner the artichoke risotto was excellent as a side to our linguine puttanesca and the Chilean Sea Bass on cauliflower mashed and brocollini...the cauliflower mashed was delicious as was the Sea Bass., linguine and risotto. One last thing: Our cocktails were really good, and the price for the entire meal was reasonable {under 200.) Way to go Sheila...we will come back and try out your new Oyster Bar next door!

I really do enjoy Pescada so much. My true rating is a 4.5 so I rounded up to 5. There's aspects of it that are well beyond a 5 but it's not perfect. I really enjoy myself every time we come here. Sitting on the patio is nice and quiet. The vibe is chill and relaxing. I'm fond of the menu. There's always a variety of things to try and I like that because I get so tired of the usual Scottsdale steak and potato scene. The service is always quite good and I personally enjoy the nice touches like the Mediterranean vibes on the table settings and atmosphere. Cocktails were probably the best part of the experience. The Bar never disappoints. I tried both the Rose cocktail and the Sicilian one (base was a fig vodka with blood orange ginger beer). Both were nice but Sicialian was definitely better. I was expecting more of a rose flavor from the Rose drink but it was heavy on lemon. My husband enjoyed Golden hour cocktail. For dinner, we started with oysters. I believe their oyster selection and service is the best in the area (and better than the places that have Oyster in their name). However We ordered the Thai chili mignonette as an extra accoutrement. It arrived frozen (not ok) and was not spicy at all. Total disappointment bc it sounds good on the menu. We also were upcharged for the tablespoon of horseradish which was a little disappointing. I assumed it would come with the 8 oysters we ordered and not something we even care that much to have. But the oysters themselves were divine and the regular mignonette was quite good. For another starter, we ordered frito Misto which was a calamari appetizer with cauliflower and other items. The server told us in advance that it was heavily fried (I asked when we were ordering) and she was right. It was way too breaded and fried for me (and in my opinion for a restaurant of this type) but my husband liked it. I normally order a salad as a starter and I wish I just did that because I generally enjoy their salads. And eating heavy bar-type food before dinner is not my thing. For dinner I had the branzino which was very good. My husband enjoyed his swordfish (breaded). We were too stuffed for dessert and nothing was wowing us on the dessert menu. Overall a nice evening, made most pleasant by the cocktails and oysters. Next time I would like to try a more tapas style dinner. I also saw they were offering canned fish and that also peaked my interest! Will be back

Beautiful new oyster bar located inside of Pescada. This new addition is called Sheila's Oyster Bar. Beautiful aesthetics, great music selection, fresh quality seafood with stunning presentation. I enjoyed our visit and we explored quite a bit of options. Oysters are a must, the scallop main course was a hit and the sea bass was phenomenal.

Great restaurant with friendly staff in a very nice plaza. We enjoyed the delicious food on their beautiful patio. We started with oysters and they were great. As appetizer we had the seafood medley with shrimp, calamari , zucchini and broccoli. Not quite a fan of the heavy tempura batter. I thought it was a bit excessive . The dipping sauce however was finger looking good. Their Greek salad was quite nice with a unique presentation. We had the halibut and the sea bass and both were delicious. The portions are quite big. Overall we will definitely go back.

They've recently redone the spot so my mom and I had to come back for a visit with their new decor and menu. Went with the salmon and a mocktail and they were both delicious. The waiter was super friendly and helpful and managed to pick out a wine for my mom that she really enjoyed. Great ambiance, they did a great job with the updates and I'm sure we'll be back

We came to Pescada for happy hour and were blown away. The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely outstanding--Chris did an amazing job and made the experience even better. Every dish we tried was excellent: the oysters were fresh and briny, the calamari perfectly cooked, and both the lobster bisque and Moroccan carrot soup were rich and full of flavor. We topped it all off with the seafood paella, which was absolutely phenomenal. The cocktails were just as impressive as the food. Pescada is a must-visit in Scottsdale, and we can't wait to return.

We went for a date night! What a great romantic spot. Nice Mediterranean style menu with lots of seafood. We shared the mussels and oysters, then had the Spanish charred octopus and the sea bass. We also had fun cocktails. Loved their actual dishes and plates. Super excited to check it out after the expansion is done this fall! Can't wait for the new oyster bar and more patio space. It looks like they will be updating their menu and their tapas menu as well. Aperitivo hour here we come!

We tried Pescada in Scottsdale and loved it! Fun energy and great music without feeling too over the top. Their spicy margarita is amazing, a little smoky, a little spicy, perfectly balanced. Will definitely be back

We actually came here on two consecutive nights. The first was Thursday and we sat at the bar on the patio and were served by the super friendly bartender Jordan, then Friday night with friends. The cocktails that are on the happy hour menu are not very good. They are gin-based drinks using tonic waters that are so aromatic and floral that you can't finish one. Luckily Jordan saved the day and made me a much more well-balanced and less floral tasting drink. We enjoyed the different take on bacon wrapped dates these were almond and Cambozola cheese stuffed sitting on orange marmalade. The mini grilled cheese were not browned they just seemed like hard pieces of a narrow baguette with more cheese in them. They were tasty although too greasy. The "salmon" deviled eggs really didn't taste like salmon, yet they were light and still flavorful. There were some large salmon roe eggs on the top and maybe that's what they meant by salmon. The house made squid ink pasta with shrimp was very flavorful although overpriced for just a few shrimp in a small bowl. The octopus was seriously underwhelming. One single grilled tentacle on a bitter, unbalanced green sauce with 3 tablespoons of a diced potato, onion and olive mixture. It didn't eat well together and we don't recommend it. The crabcake with shaved fennel was good however we've had crabcakes with less of a homogenous texture. It seemed like the crab had been really over mixed and it didn't look like lump crab. The flavor was good although the shaved fennel was a little boring not having been dressed with anything. The summer cappeletti with mini pattypan squash and sautéed mushrooms was light with good flavor. The halibut was watery, somewhat mushy and lacking flavor and was not up to par for a restaurant that has fish in its name! The steak tartare was not a good choice. My bad for ordering that! The egg yolk was too large for the amount of meat and the texture of the beef was disappointing - there was some connective tissue and really chewy pieces. It needed cornichons and more flavor in the meat itself. The crunchy pieces of bread served with it were very tasty. The ciabatta was too oily however the salt on the top was tasty, and the whipped crab was a light change of pace to butter. The hazelnut gelato was perfect in flavor and texture - not too soft. The chocolate mousse, was sinfully smooth and light. To match the price and upscale ambiance the savory food needs to be better. Based on only getting two of the sweet dishes the dessert offerings seem solid... Will we return? Not sure based on hearing that they are closing for four months to redo the interior space and make it much larger. Hopefully they keep the same ambiance and the savory food gets better.

Pescada is a hidden gem, Spanish style, in the DC Ranch marketplace. Excellent seafood that also includes a selection of Spanish tin specialties. You must try the grilled Octopus appetizer. They recently renovated and added an oyster bar. The wine list is extensive and esoteric. Most importantly, great food and great service. Pricey but well worth it!

Great happy hour! Large portions, drinks done well in a beautiful interior setting. We will be back!

My husband and I went to Pescada Saturday night. Oh my goodness! The ambiance was so beautiful. We dined on the patio and were so comfortable with the fluted heaters outside and surrounded by the white lights at DC Ranch. The food was outstanding. Bacon wrapped dates appetizer were delicious. Our dinner was excellent and the chocolate "caviar" dessert was so delicious and the presentation was adorable. The service was unmatched. I would highly recommend this restaurant for the food, the service and the ambiance.

My husband found this spot randomly when we were discussing where we would love to have our first anniversary dinner. We checked the menu and saw a lot we would love to eat and also saw that they had their happy hour even on Saturday until 6pm and they had their Frito misto along with drinks on there! With the pricing a little on the higher side, we thought even enjoying one hour of happy hour would be good. I did only give this 4 stars because their website did not advise that happy hour would only be on the patio and at the bar. Also when we were ordering, I was telling our server that the happy hour pricing was great so we ordered a couple drinks and the Frito misto. At the end of our dinner, we were told that happy hour pricing was only at the bar and the patio. We still enjoyed the food so that was not such a bad thing but it did make me cringe a bit since she knew I was looking at the happy hour menu and she could have mentioned at that point that the happy hour was not for the inside portion of the restaurant. Outside of that, the food was incredible. Probably the best spaghetti and clams I've had! The anniversary card was also a good touch for a coupling for next time. The ambiance was pretty comfortable and cozy. The decor was nice and we did get a huge booth. I would like the patio next time for happy hour and great weather.

The inside is quite small but had a good ambiance. It was dark which was nice. It wasn't too loud either which was very nice. I liked the atmosphere. The food was good. The service was also good and our server was friendly. If you like seafood or tapas this is a good place for a date night.

Not great for vegetarian options besides sides. I got soup and salad, both were ok but I wasn't blown away. Great atmosphere especially at the bar though! Wished I got the sourdough and dip. I also loved that they had a dedicated gin menu

What a wonderful setting and picturesque restaurant. Exceptional staff, Dan our server went above and beyond with our special ingredient requests and also with the couple next to us. Very attentive. Food was wonderful, everything we ordered was perfect. Pescada is set in the Market area off Pima, the whole complex is unique to Scottsdale/Phoenix and a beautiful setting at night all full of lights. Many restaurants and bars, stores too. Pescada has a huge outdoor patio open to the bar area with heaters as well as a beautifully decorated interior. Most of the food served is seafood but a few meat dishes are available like lamb and ribeye.

This was my first time at this restaurant last week and I absolutely will be back, it was a little windy outside, but we tried to sit on the patio anyway, and we were out there for a bit until we ordered our entrées and then we decided we wanted to go inside and our server and the staff were so accommodating and nice even though it was a little difficult! The food also was incredible. All of us loved all of our dishes that we had carrot, bruschetta, basil, clam spaghetti, mahi-mahi, special, fish tacos everything was excellent and fresh.! I also really enjoyed the ambience of the patio and since we went inside, got to experience that as well very comfortable relaxing setting. Just a great vibe altogether.

My daughter and her BF intended to treat us for Happy Hour, as she was craving mussels. Me and GF were craving the Gambas al Ajillo... although neither dish was to grace our table due to Arizona Restaurant Week menu taking priority. We debated ditching for another option, yet stayed. The drinks were hand crafted and flavorful (and beautiful) although slow to make it to the table. Food around the table varied as minds were preset on the Gambas. The seafood paella was a worthy substitute. The kiddo had a Seafood Stew and her man had Branzino, both from the Restaurant Week menu. Lindsee was a true professional and cheerful as our server. She was a key reason for us staying on. While the dining room and patio were busy, it was not a slam crowd, so questioning why slower in drink/food delivery, hence the 1-Star deduct. Will report back following a successful Happy Hour visit! (Note. I rescued my daughter paying the tab, as not HH prices).

This was one of my favorite restaurants of all time. We came to the restaurant on Monday evening fairly late, so they were not busy. The Manager Jarrett McDonald and Server Chris Saadalla could not have been more accommodating. The ambiance, the food, the beautiful restaurant could not have pleased us more! We had a whole fish, I believe the Branzino, and it was excellent. The wine was also excellent! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Wow! I have nothing bad to say about our visit to Pescada. We are just sad we don't have one back home. They provided great service. We sat on the outside patio, which was beautiful. The food was amazing: fresh and delicious! We had the oysters (which were so fresh!), mussels (these were okay), focaccia (yum), basil spaghetti and clams (tasty, but would rec another dish), paella (husband loved this), and sea bass (which was the best sea bass I've ever ordered; slight crisp on the outside and tender buttery like in the middle- like whoa). Like I said, sad to not have one at home. We look forward to visiting again next time!

Such good vibes and food. The expansion is amazing. Service was spot on. They really nailed it with the oyster bar

Good food, good service. A little pricey but overall a good experience. We came on a Tuesday once and they ran out of oysters. A big problem when it's oyster night.

This is our second time at Pescada. The food is delicious but sadly service is incredibly slow both times. After being seated a full 15 minutes before our server appears. Our drink orders are taken but it took another 30 minutes to receive them. We were told the bartenders were slammed because tables were sat nearly the same time by diners. Also had to flag down bussers to refill water. Love the food but the excruciating slowness of service is too much to bear. The servers are very polite but the restaurant clearly needs more staff.

Went to the new Pescada after they expanded. New look is absolutely stunning. Had the Mediterranean Frito Misto. Chunks of fried shrimp, calamari, cauliflower, and peppers were perfect with a yummy sauce. Had the lamb chops with a kale and lentil side with puréed carrots that was delicious. Tin fish sardines were something that I was curious about and it did not disappoint. Going Tuesday for $2.00 oysters and Cava. Great service to boot.

A couple of my friends had recommended this place so I thought I would give it a whirl. I sat at the bar and the bartender was phenomenal! His name was Jordan and he needs to get a raise because he did an outstanding job. The vibe here is really nice! However, the food was just OK. I ordered the Chilean Seabass and it lacked flavor to me. It really needed some salt and pepper and maybe some type of a sauce. I wasn't the only one who said the food was somewhat bland. The couple sitting next to me, Me ordered the crab toast and they had to ask for salt and pepper. They also ordered the salmon and they said that both dishes were really bland. We both concluded that maybe they don't use a lot of salt because they might cater to an older clientele. Older people tend not to like salt as much and spice as much. My drinks were really awesome though. I had a Cosmo and I also had a spicy margarita with Tajin. Again, both of my drinks were amazing, but my fish was lackluster. For the love of everything that's holy please season your food with salt and pepper! And adding some sort of sauce to the fish would be a good touch too.

The ambience and the service were impeccable. The location is great. The food really was a let down for us. The mains - octopus and the "trout" (which tasted and looked like a salmon) was super bland and sub par. The appetizers were really good. With so many great restaurants in the area, it may be a while if we come back.

This is one of those rare Scottsdale restaurants where the ambiance, service and food all exceed. Not sure why it's not always jammed. Special thanks to Jordan who was very friendly and mixed some great cocktails.

I am just blown away! What a beautiful spot! The decor is amazing and so is the area around Pescada. We had amazing, attentive, and super friendly service by Rachel when my gym partner and I came for restaurant week (night of Sept 24). Pescada has an amazing selection of food and drink. There are tons of cocktails I would be glad to come back and try, but my gym partner and I had our respective glasses of red and white wine which were delightful. We started with the "Crisp Artichokes and Lemon" and "Papas Bravas & Salmon". WOW! The artichoke appetizer was a flavor explosion, and the papas bravas had this amazing texture and taste that is indescribable. For entrees, we got the "Sugar Pie Pumpkin Risotto" and the "Lobster Mezzaluna". Both of these dishes blew us away. We were so full at this point but it was hard to stop eating - everything looked and tasted just amazing. The desserts, "Roja Creme Brulee" and the "Lemon Almond Cake" were a great end to the night. Everything was super pretty you almost just don't want to eat it! Thanks for such a great night! I WILL BE BACK!

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while, so we finally made a reservation to celebrate my birthday. The ambience was lovely, with a Mediterranean vibe that we really enjoyed. We began our meal by sharing the Grilled Oysters and Autumn Salad. Unfortunately, the oysters were underwhelming--they were extremely small. However, the salad was light and refreshing. For our entrées, I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass, and my boyfriend had the Local Prime Ribeye. My sea bass was absolutely perfect--fresh, moist, and cooked to perfection. For dessert, we opted for the Butter Cake and the Lemon Ricotta Cake. Both were a big disappointment. The butter cake was dry and overbaked, though the ice cream helped make it somewhat edible. The lemon ricotta cake was also dry. At $18 and $15 respectively, these desserts were overpriced for how little they were and underwhelming. When I think of butter cake, I think of places like Eddie V's, Dominick's, or Maestro's. It was also a letdown that they didn't even comp one of the desserts for my birthday celebration. Would we return? Probably, but only for the entrées. The entire meal, including two drinks, cost over $200. For that price, I expect a "wow" experience, and unfortunately, this restaurant didn't quite deliver.

Just had another wonderful meal at Pescada. We love Sheila's Oyster Bar concept, what a great addition to an already delicious restaurant. I'll start with the wine list, very impressive! We love to travel and loved seeing the varietals listed, both new world as well as old, that we don't typically see on local menus. Cocktails before dinner were also delicious. For appetizers we enjoyed tinned sardines and Mediterranean Frito Misto. Both delicious and the Frito Misto is quite large, definitely enough for 4 people. For our entrees we enjoyed Spaghetti Puttanesca, Swordfish Milanese, Barramundi and the Lamb Chops. All very good! As a pescatarian, this menu hits all the marks for me. My husband had the lamb and said it was amazing. The atmosphere was terrific. We arrived around 5:00, bar was full and people were sitting outside on the patio...it felt festive and fun. Staff members were friendly, engaging, knowledgeable and attentive. What a fun restaurant! We will definitely be back!

First time here, it won't be our last! We started off with the house focaccia, on to the asparagus salad with pickled strawberries and asparagus mouse. I had the Third course, suckling, pig confit, UNREAL!!!!! 4th course, deconstructed tiramisu, don't wear socks because it will knock them off. Oswaldo was picked to take care of us, and did he ever!!! We are blessed, loved his energy, knowledge and his overall personality. Also, his descriptions on the wine pairing was phenomenal. Other people that we enjoyed to make our experience so delightful was, Donovan, Xavier, Ritu and Ricky. But honestly, watching all the employees they would anyone feel welcomed and they would want to come back. I WOULD RECOMMEND AND RETURN

We had a very charming high end high attention time at a gorgeous and intimately played dinner at Pescada. The decor is old world meets gold and silver tone details that catch the light luxurious Mediterranean vibe. It yearns to be on an ocean cliff with water just outside the helm of the attached circuit patio draped in heavy maroon regal curtains. We enjoyed a sampling of delicious appetizers baked oysters, grilled oysters, a whipped beet and goat cheese salad, and bacon wrapped dates. Then the main dishes to share of lamb chops on a bed of sweet potatoes and broccolini, grilled octopus atop creamy and seasoned black emperor rice. The rice was plentiful to share and the memory of the flavor at the end was perfect spice note. The dessert star was this lemon sorbet atop a denser cake? It came as a birthday treat for our friend so I'm not sure what it was but it had a perfect balance of sweet sour and homey note. Thank you for all the perfect details! We noticed every single one!

Pescada is a solid choice if you're looking for a nice atmosphere are a business dinner. Our group split multiple appetizers, all of which were fun and unique. If you're a fan of deviled eggs, the Smoked Trout Stuffed Eggs are a fun twist, and the Croquetas de Bacalao taste like they came straight from Spain. My main dish, the lobster pasta, was slightly overpriced for the quantity, but the watermelon gazpacho made up for it - perfectly tangy and served like we've experienced before at Michelin-starred restaurants. The reason why this place is getting 5 stars, though, is our waiter (and bartender) T. I asked whether he could make any of the listed cocktails non-alcoholic, and his answer was "I can make anything, what flavors do you like?" I proceeded to have the two best mocktails I've had in my life. He made a spectacular gin&tonic alternative, and when I mentioned that I'm usually an Old Fashioned drinker but I haven't found anything mimicking a bourbon drink yet, he whipped out an absolutely killer alternative to an Old Fashioned. I haven't had anything like it. It looked absolutely identical to the other Old Fashioneds at the table and similarly was a slow sipper, but with herbal base instead of the typical alcohol. Absolutely incredible. Prices 4/5, food 4+/5, mocktails 100/5. T's concoctions should be on the menu.

I LOVE Pescada! It's our favorite place in our neck of the woods for date night ! We went recently for Arizona Restaurant Week, one of our favorite times of the year .. cool thing , it lands on the week of my birthday in the spring and my husband's in the fall. Since we love Pescada so much we knew one of our ARW choices would be here. We decided to arrive early to enjoy the bar. The decor is so pretty and the patio encompasses the back of the bar and is cool even when it's warm out. The drink list along with the wine list is also so innovative. We let the host know when we arrived that we were about 45 minutes early and sat at the bar we were. We were never greeted in our time there at the bar and the host got us about 20 minutes later .. no greeting- no drink and that was very disappointing considering how many times we have recommended Pescada & come here. Two bartenders and it was not as crowded as we had seen it other times.. and even if it had been.. just greet your guests and state you will be with them soon. We were shown to our table and the night carried on much better. The ARW menu was as great as Pescada's menu always is : fresh , innovative and tasty. I started with the Artichoke and Aliolo , we also added the optional wine pairing to our meal. Our waiter, John, was kind, but he did mess up delivering our wines a couple of times and missed a few things, which again is okay , because he was so kind. I loved my artichoke and the wine , once I switched it ! I got the Lobster Mezzeluna, which I've had before. This time I didn't love it as much because they changed the sauce on it.. but again it was still good. The dessert was great too.. all of the wines .. out of this world! A HBD card was given to my husband for his day. Perfect place and I always love the changing menu and fresh ingredients. The staff here is so kind too :-)

So happy that we have found Pescada. If you like seafood in an upscale dining atmosphere, this is an excellent place to get it. Creative menu options and some "turf" choices for those looking for something from the land. I actually had the pork chop on my last visit and was very pleased with it. On a previous visit, I had the Portugese Stew and it exceeded all my expectations. Very very good. Creative and unique cocktail list, and great wine list as well. Moet is available in splits so perfect for that pre-dinner drink for champagne lovers. Our servers have been perfectly attentive, very knowledgeable and have paid close attention to my wife's allergies, which is always refreshing.

Great seafood for North Scottsdale. Nice ambiance and loved the patio. Service was awesome.

My recent visit to this restaurant left me with a mix of admiration and slight disappointment. The ambiance is truly a standout, evoking the feeling of being whisked away to a foreign land. The bar area, with its ornate decor, provides a sense of both exoticism and comfort, making it a highlight of the establishment. The lighting is perfect and we were seated right away. The beverage selection is superb, offering a variety of fantastic drinks that perfectly complement the unique atmosphere. When it comes to service, the staff shines brightly. Our waiter was not only friendly but also adept at making excellent recommendations, which added a personal touch to our dining experience. However, while the food was generally tasty, it fell short in a few areas. The menu selection lacked breadth, and the pricing felt disproportionately high for what was offered. Specific dishes, such as the escargot, were underwhelming in flavor and overwhelming in its presentation. Similarly, while the house focaccia was disappointingly dry, the Caesar salad was a delicious exception, winning over my taste buds. Everyone loved the bacon wrapped dates and the salad my wife ordered was a bit bland. The lobster bisque was good but the portion was very small. The consensus among my dining companions mirrored my feelings: the restaurant is visually stunning and the service is top-notch, but the food does not fully justify the expense. Despite these culinary missteps, the overall experience compels me to give this place another try. I plan to return, perhaps to enjoy a casual evening at the bar, savoring the drinks and soaking in the atmosphere, while exploring other menu options. Wish I could have given them a 5 star review maybe next time.

You must dine here! The food is phenomenal, the ambiance is charming, but also upscale and the service is impeccable. We dined here as a party of two for an early dinner and loved the setup of the dining room -- we could actually hear each other even when the tables filled up. The food was amazing, he had the gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) and I had the Seabass. I'm gluten free and dairy free and they were accommodating and easily helped me determine my best options for modification. Our server specifically (I wish I could remember his name) said he and his girlfriend both have food sensitivities so he knew right away which options would suit me best. The cocktails were perfection. The decor is so cute and we absolutely loved our experience, beginning to end. Highly highly recommend!

We stopped into Pescada to grab happy hour drinks but ended up staying for the entire entire dinner because we had such a great time! The cocktails during happy hour were delicious along with the appetizer/bites. The service was incredible. We sat at the bar and they gave great recommendations and we watched the sun set absolutely stunning. Seafood paella along with the whole fish was divine! This will be a new date night spot, for either a more relaxed environment at the bar or romantic spot at the dining table. Highly recommend!

We had high hopes for Pescada, but the experience was disappointing from start to finish. We were seated on the patio which, while pleasant, didn't match the prices they charge--no linens besides napkins, a completely bare table, and an overall feel more like a casual café than a high-end restaurant. We ordered two appetizers, but they came out spaced far apart, and then the steak tartare arrived much later. It tasted overwhelmingly like anchovies (they did comp it, which we appreciated). Service overall was incredibly slow--it took over an hour to get our food. My son ordered the scallop dinner, and it came with only three very small scallops--definitely more of an appetizer than a proper entrée. Not worth the wait or the price.

Food: very good twist on Mediterranean seafood. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are fine. Service: emulates higher end European attentiveness with American friendliness. Ambiance: very elegant yet informal. Great music that just feels right with the food and service. Impressive wine list. This is a wonderful place to visit.

Jordan, our server/ bartender, along with Bryan, Nelson, David, and Carson made our Thursday date night feel very special. Not only did Jordan take the time to recommend and explain some new dishes, he coursed them out and we never felt rushed. We had the ribeye, cappelletti, steak tartare and Brussels sprouts. We ordered the barbera wine, which complemented the steak dishes very well, a creation of Jordan's, he called the J-spot and a sumptuous espresso martini with reposado tequila, as per his recommendation. I noticed a small bit of broken glass outside the restaurant along the patio, but it was gone upon leaving. It's obvious the management and staff really care. 10/5 stars.

Excellent. This place is beautiful. Great atmosphere! Went for sissy's birthday and everything was spot on. Focaccia bread was delicious! Eggplant, filet, stew, sea bass. All the entrees were perfect! Cocktails were great and our server Nadia was awesome. Definitely coming back!

Our first visit here was for my wife's birthday and it was a hit. Super good service and the atmosphere is top notch. Great menu selections. We shared the Chilean Seabass which was a bit chewy but the ceviche made up for it. We will go again.

The staff at Pescada graciously fit us in without a reservation tonight, and it absolutely made our evening. We routinely make reservations and had booked a table at a nearby restaurant far in advance. Unfortunately, the table we were offered was totally unacceptable, so we wandered down the street and were delighted with the entire experience at Pescada. It had been a while since our last meal there, but we were immediately reminded of the outstanding atmosphere, service and food, in addition to the beautiful live Spanish guitar music. This is a Bib Gourmand restaurant right on Market Street in DC Ranch and the designation is very well deserved. We're fortunate to have a restaurant of this quality nearby and we will be back soon.

The inside is so nice, the bar is inside and outside and has a nice size patio with misters. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The food was really good we liked everything but the star was the bacon wrapped dates, the were fantastic. The cocktails were good and a great selection of wine. Will definitely come back. Great location.

Delicious food: the oysters were very good so was the focaccia with cod pate' although the focaccia had a little too much garlic. The seabass was excellent. The paella had plenty of seafood a great rice, very tasty. John, our server was courteous and informative. The ambiance was very nice and we did not have to yell to hear each other. We will definitely go back