Village Tavern

American restaurant · Scottsdale

Village Tavern

American restaurant · Scottsdale

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8787 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

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Sleek, spacious eatery with American favorites & wine  

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Village Tavern Review - Atwater Village - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Any time I watched The OC, which was a lot, I found myself wondering if Rachel Bilson would ever work again. That seems mean, but I couldn’t get it out of my head. On one hand, she was certainly never the most accomplished of the actors on the show, to put it nicely. But on the other hand, she was easily the most likeable of the bunch. So I wondered, just how far could you get on just being “likeable? The next 5 years answered this for me: it can get you your own show on the CW. Go ahead and scoff, but you don’t have a show on the CW. And she plays a doctor, for god’s sake! A f*cking doctor! Mystery solved: sometimes being likeable is good enough. Village Tavern is just that: likeable. Specializing in the very specific and not that tasty smoked BBQ / Mexican fusion cuisine, the food ranges from “pretty good” to “huh?” To be honest, we couldn’t make it more than a three or four bites though one dish, because it was just so unrelentlessly hot without any flavor whatsoever. But like, whatever. “Whatever? WHATEVER? You just insulted America’s treasure Rachel Bilson and you’re giving these guys a pass? What is wrong with you?!” Woah, calm down. It’s a bar first, a restaurant secondly. And everything else about this place hit the nail on the head. This is a neighborhood bar in every sense of the word. Sports on TV, board games for the kids (and for people who still act like kids, myself included), and drink specials for days. A friendly staff who won’t charge you for the dish that was so bad you couldn’t even get it down. A laid back décor and dining area that’s never too busy to find yourself a spot at a table or the bar. Pick your poison (Sundays for $5 Bloody Marys or Tuesdays for $5 Margaritas), find a spot to watch some sports or challenge your friends to a game of Candy Land. It’s not fine dining but if you pick your dish right (see below), you can still have a good time. And even if you pick your food wrong, this place is just too damn likeable for you to get too upset. Food Rundown Brisket This place specializes in smoked meats (brisket, pulled pork, and chicken), served in your choice of preparation, i.e. taco, burrito, quesadilla, etc. The brisket is the clear winner, with the pulled pork not too far behind (and the chicken a very distant third… not recommended). Each comes with some killer spicy avocado sauce, which pairs amazingly with the slight sweetness from the brisket. Fried Jalapeños No flavor, hot as hell, and nothing on the plate to cool it all off. Not sure what they were thinking on this one. Yes, this is the dish we sent back. Crazy Corn Nothing feels more LA to me than a Mexican-style corn on the cob. This thing was absolutely smothered in cheese and agave aioli and lime, and I couldn’t have been happier." - Michael Burke

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Eric Bertelsen

Google
Our server, Art, blew us all away with his knowledge of the menu, the restaurant's history, and, in particular, his awesome familiarity with Oregon wines! He was compassionate, empathetic, and sympathetic (as I witnessed the delicate and thoughtful way he assisted a physically challenged gentleman in a nearby booth). Additionally, he treated us with patience and tolerance, affording us ample opportunity to delve into the vast menu. He was always polite and soft-spoken. Art was attentive without being intrusive. Art ensured that we thoroughly savored our elegant dining experience. That is to say nothing about the food and beverages portion of the evening. Art was so completely and totally engaging, that we almost forgot we were hungry and thirsty. My wife said her halibut was prepared the best she has ever tasted, not to mention that the fish itself was absolutely beyond compare. I myself reveled in the Blackened Chicken Alfredo; and, the balance and freshness of the spices was perfect. Our house guest and my daughter's soulmate, visiting from Japan, adored her Mediterranean Bowl. All three dishes were beautifully presented. The lovely evening was topped off with key lime pie, my absolute favorite, especially when made from scratch, accompanied by Dreyer's Vanilla Ice Cream. Finally, my wife and our beloved friend shared your scrumptious carrot cake!

Jacquline Maggetti

Google
We recently visited The Village Tavern for the first time and had a mixed experience. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the hostess, Alivia, who asked if we had a reservation. While that’s a standard question, we watched an elderly group in front of us receive a rather curt response from her when they explained they had difficulty making a reservation online. Her sharp reply, “I was just asking if you had a reservation, you don’t need one” came off as cold and unwelcoming. When it was our turn, we told her we had a party of four and asked about seating options since we’d never been there. She seemed visibly annoyed by the question and was generally disengaged throughout the interaction. As the first point of contact for guests, I’d highly recommend some customer service training, or at the very least, a friendlier demeanor. We all have off days, but being visibly unhappy in a customer-facing role leaves a sour first impression. Thankfully, our server Cayden turned things around. He was kind, attentive, and made helpful suggestions throughout our meal. The food arrived quickly and was overall enjoyable. We started with the artichoke dip, a small serving of dip but a very generous pile of chips. Despite the imbalance, the dip was hot, cheesy, and flavorful. The kids’ menu was a standout, great variety and surprisingly affordable (cheaper than a McDonald’s kid’s meal!). The new crispy buttermilk sandwich was a hit, and the sweet potato fries were perfectly crisp. The French dip was also delicious, with generous portions that left us full and satisfied. The drink menu is extensive, featuring wine, liquor, cordials, and craft cocktails. We visited during brunch, where they advertise $2 off certain cocktails, although that discount wasn’t applied to our bill (we didn’t mention it). They also offer half-off wine on Wednesdays, which wine lovers will appreciate given their large selection. The atmosphere is dark but elegant, very clean, spacious, and with great acoustics. You can actually enjoy a conversation without shouting. Overall, it’s a solid spot for food and drinks, with great service at the table but a rocky start at the door. If they could improve their front-of-house hospitality, it would make for a much better overall experience.

James Boone

Google
I treated myself to the bone-in ribeye at Village Tavern, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The steak arrived with a perfect sear—deeply caramelized on the outside, locking in that rich, beefy aroma. The first cut revealed a warm pink center cooked exactly to my medium-rare request. If you’re a steak lover in Scottsdale, the bone-in ribeye at Village Tavern is a must-order. It’s bold, flavorful, and worth every penny.

Ryan M. Watt (Rhino)

Google
What a nice place. Super comfortable and not to loud . Great food options. But skip the carrot cake. Had an awesome steak with great flavor and the brussel sprouts are highly recommended by me.

Jean Arnold

Google
I really love the food here, especially the Thai Chicken Salad it’s so good. The crème brûlée is also a favorite, and the service is always excellent. The restaurant is beautiful, the food is consistently great, and even though it gets busy during lunch and happy hour, the wait is usually short and worth it.

Sonya Lydford

Google
Our waiter was excellent! I believe his name was Norman. He kept my water glass full, which is not an easy task. I was finally able to bring my husband and youngest son here for lunch. We ate off the dinner menu - Ribeye steak, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato fries, mashed potatoes, green beans, filet mignon.... It was all outstanding!! Creme Brulee, carot cake, and peanut butter pie for dessert. Delicious ending!

Scotty M

Google
Haven’t been to VT in quite some time, so decided to drop in. Had the Chicken Teriyaki for lunch. A succulent, boneless skinless chicken breast with vegetables and rice. I substituted the veggie medley for their cous cous (which I love), and added a second chicken breast because Protein is king. You want to be big, you got to eat big. Here’s a little secret, hold the Teriyaki and ask for the 10 Spice Glaze. It’s like a healthier “Orange Chicken”. Thank me later. Fernando was my server, the better of the two twins!

Just Joann

Google
First let me say that they butter cake is fantastic! Now, for the rest I will say the staff were very unprofessional and disregarded the fact that we were Right There when doing tasks such as sweeping against our table while we were eating & trying to light the propane heater (that took like 8 minutes & 4 staff) immediately behind me - bumping my seat multiple times instead of just waiting until we left to light it. It was 2pm & 75 degrees out. Otherwise the staff was terse & only the gal at the front & the guy behind the bar were smiling at all. I did have the "three amigos margarita" & it was good. The blackened tacos was bland. My co-eater ordered the fried meatloaf & said they had better but it must have been good enough, they cleared their plate. To each their own, enjoy!
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Annecy M.

Yelp
So amazing! Village Tavern was recommended to me by my grandma, and she was correct in how delicious it is. Hostesses were very kind and got us seated very quickly! Kathy was an amazing server! She was funny and very kind and she helped in surprising my boyfriend with a very yummy birthday desert. The atmosphere is awesome ! They have a huge dining room, outside seating and a nice bar. Will come back again to try different dishes and have house cocktails!
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Kassi G.

Yelp
This place was poppin' which is a sure sign of good food. For appetizers the spinach dip was soooo SOOOO good. The onion dip was good but got second place to the spinach dip. The potato chips it came with were yummy! Atmosphere was perfect for our double date. Service was great and fast as well. Tacos - yummm. The steak was delicious and their rice was yummyyy. Pizza- would pass, their other dishes were 10x better. I didn't try the Chicken Alfredo however it looked like it could feed a family of 4!
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David L.

Yelp
My family of 5 had dinner here while visiting Scottsdale for kids' spring break. Restaurant felt upscale without huge price tag. We had a reservation at 7:45 on a Friday because the place was packed. We felt that the hostess in the front could be a bit more welcoming even though they weren't particularly rude or anything. The ambiance was good and dining area was huge. Our waitress was very nice and helpful, though we thought she could come around a bit more to check on drink refill. Food took awhile to come. Consistent with some other reviews on here, my food came out somewhat lukewarm. Ribeye was fine but side items could be warmer. My steak tasted fine but I don't know if i'd put them above family chain steakhouse like longhorn or texas roadhouse around the area. Crabcake appetizer was very good. Overall pleasant dining experience.
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Curtis G.

Yelp
The Village Tavern is a beautiful place in Gainey Village Shop area. Plenty of booths with dark wood, western chandeliers and Arizona paintings as decor. The hostess seated us quickly and the waiter was right there for our drink order. Their menu is pretty big so there is something for every one. We had the Thai salad, The Tavern Burger, Wedge Salad, and Fish and chips. We didn't order anything extravagant but every thing was great so I'm sure if you go for a steak or fish you won't be disappointed. We went during lunch time and will definitely come here for dinner and bring visitors and friends.
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Michele G.

Yelp
Lovely restaurant for a late lunch. I had the spaghetti squash with assorted vegetables. It was very tasty and a large enough portion to bring some home for dinner. Warm rolls were an added plus.
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david l.

Yelp
This is a great lunch spot with great service and a large menu. The salmon dish was very good. Our server was spot on whenever we needed anything. He kept the drinks topped off.
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Jerri S.

Yelp
Aleia, smiling Aleia was our gracious waitress who made us Hoosiers feel welcome....thank you. We had roasted cauliflower appetizer with sauce and pine nuts. The pine nuts really added a nice crunch! Unfortunately we gobbled it up so quickly, I didn't get a photo. But the village Tavern has photos of everything on their website. Then my very handsome husband and I shared the dinner entree of grilled meatloaf which comes with 2 slices of meatloaf. Luncheon size only has one slice. Green beans were a little crunchy for me,,but must add that in Indiana bacon grease is a must in green beans. No wonder, I'm so chubby.

Kathleen T.

Yelp
Visited for dinner with family. Ruby was our server... what a great employee... customer focused and so cheerful, friendly and helpful. Food was great, served promptly and nice presentation. It's certainly a good dining experience when serving staff enjoy their wrk and want to make the customer happy... Thank you Ruby!
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Clinton F.

Yelp
3.5 to be fair, it is an interesting concept neighborhood bar/pub feel so you can get your standard bar fair like nachos, quesadillas and spring rolls or opt for a more upscale dining experience. The staff was very nice and parking was fantastic! My entree was the crab cakes and they were pretty good my partner had the spaghetti squash and zucchini and he liked it except said it wasn't that warm. One friend had the shrimp and grits which was fantastic and the other had I believe Reuben and also really enjoyed it. Fun neighborhood place will be back
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Christina M.

Yelp
I give this place 5 stars just for the salmon alone. It was cooked perfectly with a delicious butter sauce. We went out to eat with some family members visiting town. I had not been here before but it was a central place for us to meet up and the reviews were solid. Service was great, food was tasty, and ambiance was nice. I have no complaints, solid place.
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McKenna D.

Yelp
My husband and I had a great experience on our first visit to Village Tavern. Drinks were strong, service was great, and the food was delicious. Our visit was on a Saturday and they were no longer taking walk in's by 6p so we had to snag a spot at the bar but it was perfect for us. Make sure to get there early or make a reservation.
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Cheryl J.

Yelp
Had best wine down Wednesday. Best tuna tartar teriyaki bacon scallops. Lunch menu salmon crab cake and blackened steak tacos. Thank you to our wonderful server. She said she's Philippine Radzel. I'm sure missed pronounced and misspelled it Thank you to our host greeter. He was so nice I've been coming for 34 years.
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Maverick C.

Yelp
Well, everything was fantastic but the star of the show is the house made Peanut Butter Chocolate Moose Cake-MY GOD but seriously, this place is just a step above. Thai Chicken Salad but I Subbed Salmon and they know how to not over cook the fish. The Crap Cake App was a highlight as well.. whenever we are in the area, you'll find us here! Bravo to the Fun Bar Staff on a Wednesday Night!
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Ben H.

Yelp
If I could describe the Village Tavern in one word, it would be Old School. It's the type of place my grandpa would like- upscale, traditional, hearty, and seniorly. Looking around, it appeared that I was the only person who did not have a slab of prime rib and potato on their plate. I ordered the ahi tuna and seniors were looking at me like- did this kid really get the ahi tuna ? I didn't get the prime rib memo until after the fact. The chocolate cake was average. I heard they had a molton lava cake but unfortunately that was a pre pandemic dessert.
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Sylvia C.

Yelp
I hadn't been back to the place since my dad died two years ago and I'm glad I came! The service was great, just as I remembered, and the food was wonderful! I had the shrimp and grits and it was bursting with flavor! The bartender suggested I get the shrimp blackened and I'm glad I did! It was delicious! I did get a little teary-eyed because I was missing my dad. However, I'm really glad I went because it was one of my dad's favorite places!
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Melany B.

Yelp
I have never eaten anything bad from here. No wonder this place is always busy. Everyone that works here is friendly and the food is fresh and tasty. Also, I have ordered delivery from the Village Tavern a few times and they do it right. Never arrives cold or soggy. Bonus- the homemade desserts are delish! Fantastic location. Ps- Bob, the manager is great. Super friendly, personable and obviously a great sense of humor. Recommend: Calamari Nachos Spinach salad Quesadilla Reuben Carrot cake
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Rachel W.

Yelp
Came here for lunch. We made a reservation, which I didn't think we would need, but I'm am glad we had one. This was jot my first visit, I've probably been here a handful of times over the last 5 or so years. We were seated about 5 minutes after having checked in. Took my kids to the bathroom. Bathroom was clean and they have a large handicap/ baby changing station stall. 2 out of the 3 paper towel machines were out of paper towels. Keep in mind our reservation was at 11:30 and they open at 11. So someone probably didn't do their job as a closer/opener. Nice large booths for seating. Our server was very attentive. I had a cauliflower crust margherita pizza which was excellent. My mom had the same but normal crust. She also enjoyed it. My kids got kids meals. They actually looked really good. Service was great but once plates were cleared we felt like we were being a little rushed. Overall a good experience.
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Dylan J.

Yelp
Worst service ever. By the Manager. Unthinkable. Not all the managers are bad. One man, dark hair, stands about 5'6" weighs about 200 lbs. angry at the world and takes out his anger in guests at the Village Tavern. Too bad, this used to be a great place. All we asked is to move to a booth when one comes available. NO! NO! Meanwhile an empty booth came available next to our table and sat empty for the entire time we were there. This manager would not allow us to move. Not to mention the restaurant served 5 dinners while the 6th person didn't get her meal until most of us were done eating. These are unforgivable service atrocities. I was in this business and can't imagine ever committing these service crimes. This manage did it so smugly. What arrogance. He hates his customers. Owner of Village Tavern, fire that manager right away. You can't afford to have this type of service ruining your business. There are MANY options at this price point that would never treat a guest this way. The Village Tavern is not one of them. Update: the Manager just private messaged me with a bunch of lies agreeing he mistreated us because he thought we didn't something that didn't happen. Worse than giving bad service is berating the customer when you get a justified bad review. My review was entirely honest and factual. I can't believe Bob thinks it's okay to take his anger out on his customers. Stay away from this place. Used to be good 10 years ago. Today the management sucks.
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Kacee R.

Yelp
I have been to many of the Village Tavern restaurants across the country and have always been great but not sure what exactly happened on this visit. First NO Reservations are needed for Patio Seating in addition - the tables and chairs on the patio are elementary school-size tables and you feel like you are sitting on the floor as the chairs are so low. I knew exactly what I wanted before I arrived and sadly they were out of both items. The person in charge of ordering food failed - Not sure how a restaurant can be sold out of one of their staple items on the menu. But had all of the more expensive items in the same category. Our waiter Kayla from Michigan was great. The manager Brian was also pretty good, he even took care of a mistake on the bill, successfully. It just wasn't the friendly place with amazing-tasting food I am familiar with at the other Village Taverns NC, AL, FL - it was lacking something. Of course, the disgusting butter cake (which made me sick, all night) didn't not help. The bread was terrible. The Key Lime Pie was boring. It did not feel like this specific location was following the guidelines the other VT restaurants are. I do not know of any of the VTs across the country that would not have the ability to offer espresso or coffee to their customers, which this VT did. By the way, you do not need a machine to make espresso or coffee, you just need a hot surface. In addition, why did they fail to order accurately the missing item as per one of the other wait staff they have been out of the Hanger/Butcher steak for a while. Why? Saying they have not been able to order it, what does this mean? Anyway - the food, the service, the area just was not ELEVATED like the rest of the restaurants, sadly. Seems outdated compared to the other restaurants.
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Carolyn M.

Yelp
I was in the area on business and chose Village Tavern because it was within walking distance of my hotel. I was solo and sat at the bar for dinner. The bar was busy, but had a nice ambiance. I met some friendly bar patrons, and had a lovely evening chatting with them about Scottsdale. I had moderate expectations because I really wanted a light dinner, and was concerned the menu seemed focus on comfort foods, steaks, and other "heavier" fare. I was delighted to find they offered an ahi tuna salad. It exceeded my expectations. The ahi tuna was perfectly seared, of reasonable size, and and served over arugula and other mixed greens and tomatoes which a light citrus dressing. This combination was well-executed and was exactly what I was looking for. The cocktail list was long and impressive, with some innovative options. I LOVED the grapefruit cosmopolitan, and it's right up my alley. I enjoyed my drinks and ahi tuna salad so much (and the convenience of the location), I was happy to go back the next night with a work colleague for another round of grapefruit cosmos and an ahi tuna salad. The service was "good" (not outstanding, but good)--I had no complaints. My new bar friends (whom eat dinner there regularly) experienced a substantial delay in the delivery of their first course. The bartender apologized, and then the manager came out, apologized and comped some items. The rest of their meal was appropriately timed, and they seemed OK with the result.
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Bette B.

Yelp
Previous visits have been great. Spring Training is in full swing, so everywhere is either swamped or very busy, as was true here. Soup and salad came WITH the meal instead of before it; one meal was cold, and soup was cold. Just either an off-night, or it has gone downhill since our last visit. Don't know which. Brussel sprouts were DELICIOUS!!
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Lavinia I.

Yelp
This is my favorite Sunday lunch spot for when I'm in AZ. The prime rib is absolutely delicious. The 16oz I think has more flavor than the 12oz in my opinion.
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Beemeth R.

Yelp
Where to start.... well I would likely not go back. First of all, when the reservation was made, we specifically requested a round table due to ADA issues but when we arrived, the staff stuck us in a booth. Since one of our guest could not access the booth, he ended up in the walkway in a chair. The sad thing was that there was a large round table right next to our booth but we were told we could not have it as it was spoken for. Eventually, about an hour after we were seated, they "shrank" the table and placed fewer (4 or 5) guests on that table than we had in our booth. Not being able to accommodate our friend who walks with a walker and at times a wheelchair, was quite disconcerting. So that is how Father's Day started. The highlight of the day was Caden (sp?) who was our server. He had only been at the restaurant for a few weeks, but he was great and very attentive. Caden gets FIVE STARS!!!! He was very helpful, friendly, and went the extra mile to make our stay the best it could be. The ambiance was nice and not too loud but we could have been more comfortable in a different setting than being shoved into a booth with 6 people in it. As to the food, it was ok. My fish and chips were underwhelming and I would not order that again, assuming I return, which I doubt. The rest of the meals were also ok but nothing was fantastic. The one dish that three of the six people at our table wanted, the quiche Lorraine, was sold out by noon. Mind you, they open at 11:00. How do you run out of a dish after being open for an hour? About the only bright spot, aside from Caden, who is an excellent server, was the wine list. The prices of the wine were stellar! To their credit The Village Tavern does not try to rip off its patrons by charging outrageous wine prices. It is possible that this could have been a better experience but the disregard for our friend who uses a wheelchair and a walker, who made a reservation for a round table with chairs, was forced to sit in the walk way on the side of a booth, was simply unacceptable. There is a reason that The ADA exists to protect those who need help. How my friend was treated definitely soured the day!
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Damon A.

Yelp
Yesterday, my father and I went to the Village Tavern for dinner. We had reservations and were seated promptly. It took awhile for a server to come over but the manager came over and apologized about a mix up with staffing. Our server was pleasant but I believe we were not in her assigned area of responsibility so our service suffered. When I complained to the manager, he took it very seriously, apologized and made our experience a very good one. Final note, my Old Fashion was perfect, the food and dessert were both excellent.

Robert K.

Yelp
Excellent food and service. We came impromptu without a reservation during a very period of time. They accommodated us in the bar area even being over more seating for us. Food was amazing - tuna poke appetizer was delicious, the salmon was fresh and fluffy. Update... we came back for happy hour. I'm starting to think that the person complaining about the owners weight is bogus. We saw him working hard and he's certainly not no fat so... that being said this is truly a cheap happy hour place where you can get $10 prime rib sliders and $10 beef tacos. The place is always packed... so if you are old and grumpy... well you aren't happy to wait for an amazing happy hour gem!!!
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Dawn L.

Yelp
We tried the Village Tavern when visiting Scottsdale. Were aable to sit in the bar on a bust Saturday night without reservations. Our waiter was amazing. Attentive, not intrusive. The spring roll appetizer went well with my grapefruit martini. All of our food was superb. We would definitely go there again.

Chris B.

Yelp
I was one of the guests of an early Father's Day brunch group, the group with the blonde woman who self-sat herself 30 mins before you opened. I just wanted to leave this review to apologize and acknowledge how absolutely inconsiderate that was of our party, to self seat without going to the hostess table. We cannot control this woman, ever, especially being the girlfriend of her son. Your morning team did a splendid job dealing with us, and I really appreciate it!!!
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Richard S.

Yelp
Back for a wonderful happy hour late lunch/early dinner Two went for the prime rib sandwiches; I went for the chilled sampler plate. The happy hour wines are pleasant and reasonably priced. It is a quiet wonderful place with the snow birds back up north
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Mela D.

Yelp
So sad. I am not sure what's going on here. I had given them rave reviews in the past. Not now. It was a very special occasion. A big number for marriage. 50 years. It was like any other day of the year. No one is trained to even acknowledge that this couple CHOSE the VT to enjoy a celebratory dinner. I left in tears. I felt so bad and wanted to make it better because I had suggested this establishment. They stuffed 5 older folks into a long booth. We asked for a table. Shrugs. Just stuff like that. The lack of caring compassion, the lack of attention to clearing salad plates before the dinner dishes arrived...drinks being neglected for new drinks?! Refills on water?! No. Just sit there and pray your server might drop in. Never again. I'm done. I'm local so I get it if/when it gets touristy busy. But details like basic table clearing might need to be revisited. And maybe a comped dessert or WHATEVER! I'm just sad...what the heck happened to this formerly nice restaurant?

Diana J.

Yelp
Great atmosphere, ambiance, food and drinks. Loved it. The bartender was great, servers good and want to go back
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April A.

Yelp
We came here on a whim and I loved this place. Cute lodge like atmosphere with a cool indoor fireplace. Has an outside patio. Everyone was friendly and nice. Food was so good the chip duo was great loved the cheese pimento dip, French onion soup was perfect. The chicken. Sandwich was juicy and a good size. The peanut butter pie was so extremely good, looks very rich but not really rich in flavor so we could eat the whole thing without it being sugary.
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Dan M.

Yelp
Village Tavern is top notch food, service and ambiance. Quality food with an extensive variety of choices. Options from healthy to decadent.
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R J.

Yelp
We made a reservation online, but somehow it didn't get recorded so we ended up sitting in the bar Saturday night. Although it was chilly in there, the food was out of this world delicious. I had the salmon and my friend had chicken marsala. The waiter, Matthew, was excellent. Thanks for a lovely experience.
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Jeff K.

Yelp
We eat here often and it is always delicious. I especially enjoy the meatloaf, the baby back ribs, the salmon and the Asian salad. They will make modifications. I love the Cajun spiced chicken in the salads. They have excellent green beans, cocktails and desserts. The service is usually good too,
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Shanna W.

Yelp
Has become a standard place in my rotation. Happy hour is great, Wednesdays are better with their wine deals. We always order the short rib quesadilla it's probably the best quesadilla I've ever had. Service is usually on point in the bar and patio. Get there early because this place fills ip so quickly!

Rodney M.

Yelp
We travel to Scottsdale every year from Iowa and always make a stop at the Village Tavern. I had the Delmonico Rib Eye, Medium, and my wife selected the Blackened Chicken Alfredo. The salads were served immediately and both were well prepared, plentiful, and delicious. Entrees arrived a little late, but we're well worth the wait. We arrived at our reserved time and seated immediately. The six place booth was more than enough room and very comfortable. Service was excellent. We did comment on the noise level being a bit higher than we remembered on previous visits. But, it's always an enjoyable evening and we will most certainly be back. Rod and Delana Moore
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Pat G.

Yelp
I've been to VT a number of times. The food is always good, drinks (martinis) could be a bit bigger (White Chocolate Grill size), and service is good. The only critique is that the chairs outside on the patio need to be replaced. They make you feel like you're sitting on the ground and they must be from when the place first opened.
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Sheila W.

Yelp
Wow. The food here is so yummy! Our server Kyle was helpful and checked on us several times. This place is very busy so try to go early. We got there at 5:00pm for dinner and the place was already about half full. When we left at 6:30pm, there was a long line outside - even on a weeknight. Nice and friendly atmosphere inside. Will definitely come back.
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Paula E.

Yelp
A beautiful place with nice ambience and a scratch made kitchen! Exceptional service. I went for the 1st time with a friend for lunch. It was certainly pricey and not something I could do a lot of the time. They bring bread on request and it was just ok. I had the Maryland crab cake sandwich with sweet potato fries. I like that they also place cinnamon sugar on top of the fries, but I asked for on the side and they had no problem doing it. My friend got the prime rib sandwich which is her favorite. I felt the food was good but also felt it to be overpriced. It was a nice experience and I wouldn't hesitate to take friends here but I didn't find it exceptional.
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Billie K.

Yelp
This place was next to our hotel so we walked over to grab a bite to eat one evening. We were not super hungry. So we got salads. They were both very tasty. The waitress was super friendly. They did seat us back by the kitchen which is an open concept kitchen. It did not matter to our daughter and I bet it would not be fitting for a date night. You would definitely want to request being seated somewhere else.

J G.

Yelp
Good food, consistent, reliable, tasty and hot! Attentive service and an all around good experience!
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Debbie H.

Yelp
One of the best decisions I've made in a long time. My sirloin was seasoned and cooked just the way I like it. So tender. The green beans were fresh and tasty. The brussel sprouts are to die for! Oh my gosh. Add a glass of Seven Daughter's moscato and dinner was perfect. The setting is really cool and John was amazing. Thank you so much for the perfect meal to end a long day.
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Jennifer S.

Yelp
Great service. Great food. Great atmosphere. A great place for Locals who want no fuss service at a great price. Our salads were generous tasty and made to order. Overall there's nothing wrong with the Village Tavern.

Ronn O.

Yelp
best prime rib in Arizona. large portions and great service casual, many booths for privacy
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Ed B.

Yelp
The grouper had no flavor and I couldn't even finish it. It was essentially drenched in lemon butter sauce. It was served on overcooked pasta with no flavor. Terrible dish. Fortunately, the others liked their meals.
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Brooke R.

Yelp
My husband and I came here for a belated Valentine's Day lunch. Amazing lunch, we both got the Prime Rib. It was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were perfect, the broccoli was also very tasty. We loved the Tavern salad and it paired well with their mango iced tea. This competes with the Keg in service and quality of food!
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Jaslean A.

Yelp
I really enjoyed this place for our parents birthday! We had a big group and had no problem getting a reservation when I called. The French onion soup was tasty. The desserts were AMAZING! We got the butter cake, Godiva, and carrot cake. Best dessert I've had in a long time. Service was good and attentive. I'll be back
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Dwayne O.

Yelp
Village Tavern Dinner Rolls were pretty good, always nice to start off with some bread with lots of butter. Had the home made crispy potato chips which was nice and warm and great to dip in the ranch dressing. 16 oz Prime Rib with Au Jus, Fully Loaded Baked Potato and Broccoli. The Prime Rib was mentioned as their signature entrée was thick and delicious, requested as medium rare, served as just a bit on the medium side but still tender, but with lots of grizzle and veins. Fully Loaded Baked Potato was delicious. Had all the condiments on the side, but ended up using everything in the baked potato and enjoyed it very much. Chicken Marsalis with Green Beans and Mash Potatoes was also a nice entrée and very tasty and delicious. Butter Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream and Strawberry Sauce was very nice and served to show. Tasted as good as it's presentation. John was our server who was awesome, Thanks for taking care of us.

Marlene A.

Yelp
Wanted to book a party of 12 to 20 people in 4 weeks and the rude manager said not possible. They are under new management and new rules. The night before the hostess at the desk said that she put it down and to contact the manager Bob Mayo today to confirm. It is not that he is booked it is more what if there are not 20 people. I said I would contact him several days ahead with the final count. Believe me this is not that good for him to be this independent.
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Teresa M.

Yelp
Our first visit to this restaurant was absolutely wonderful. My mom and I sat in the very comfortable dining room and had happy hour menu and drinks. We enjoyed it so much we came back...and management advised us they've NEVER served happy hour items in the dining room. Basically telling me it never happened and refused to let us sit in the dining room. We sat in the bar. The wait staff is wonderful, the food was really great but the EXTREMELY RUDE MANAGER will make it so we never return while he works there. Typical toxic male. Excellent food 5 stars. and awesome servers 5 stars...just need to get rid of management there 0 stars. Lovely Bob, but the staff did every single thing right. They took care of your customers. I believe I very clearly said manager. And by the way, the restaurant was completely empty. Opening it up for people MIGHT just bring more business by being cordial and welcoming to all customers...particularly when they are elderly and sitting at high top tables is very uncomfortable for them.