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4800 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480-947-0795

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Phoenix New Times
Recommended
Best Happy Hour, Scottsdale
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): American, Southwestern

Hours: Saloon: 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.

Price: $$$, $$$$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Banquet Facilities, Kid Friendly, Business Dining, Fireplace

Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Valet

Description

Tenderloin glazed with whiskey, fondue with lamb chops, Big Ass burgers that are, well, big-assed: These are but a few of our faves at this American bistro and saloon. The green chile pork stew is served in a cast-iron pot, and the place serves up a pork porterhouse that could even choke Cedric the Entertainer! Add in a wine-by-the-glass list better than most of the so-called "wine bars" in the Valley, and pecan pie better than Grandma's, and you've got a culinary rarity: a legend that lives up to its rep. A tad pricey, but worth every last shekel in the piggy bank.

2011 | Best Happy Hour, Scottsdale

This $5 Scottsdale happy hour spot can be summed up in three words: frozen huckleberry margarita. But we'll go ahead and offer a few more highlights to the discounted delectable goodness that's been taking place for years in the cozy, classy digs of this Old Town dining establishment. Happy hour at RF doesn't mean limiting options and lowering standards on exceptional food and drink -- it just means killer prices. And we're not just talking nachos, pal. How about a "Big Ass" Burger or a... More »
2006 | BEST PLACE TO BELLY UP TO THE BAR

We love good food, but we hate getting gussied up. We know, we know, it's Phoenix. People go to the theater in cutoffs, hang in the lobby of the Arizona Biltmore in swimsuits. But we're more refined -- if we're dining out, we figure we owe it to the world to at least run a comb through our hair or wear a tee shirt without holes. On evenings when we just can't be bothered, but we want a good meal, we head to the bar at Roaring Fork, where the saloon menu is every bit as good as what you'l... More »
2005 | BEST PLACE TO EAT AT THE BAR

What's that sexy look in Roaring Fork proprietor/chef Robert McGrath's eye Yeah, baby, Chef Robert knows what you want and just how you like it: His signature 12 oz. Big Ass Burger with roasted green chiles, long horn cheese, bacon, grilled onion, and fries, served only at the restaurant's saloon. That burger alone would be enough to net McGrath top honors in this category, but McGrath slays us with the other items on the bar menu, like the Green Chile Pork Stew with jack cheese and... More »
2004 | BEST CHILI

Okay, we'll come clean. We'd kiss Robert McGrath's stinkiest pair of cowboy boots for one of those little cast-iron pots of green chile pork stew that he serves at his Southwestern-styled Roaring Fork restaurant. And dagnabbit, you may feel the same after a visit to one of the best restaurants in the Valley for a bowl of this desert ambrosia with a side of flour tortillas. Actually, screw the tortillas, all we want is the stew, hoss, with its generous chunks of pork, and its New Mexico... More »
2004 | BEST HAMBURGER

Roaring Fork chef Robert McGrath has achieved something we didn't think possible, something long sought after by cooks high and low, the Holy Grail of American grilling, if you will. That is, he's built a better burger. That's a 12-ounce Big Ass Burger, to be exact, one that you can only enjoy during dinner hours in the saloon area of his popular Scottsdale restaurant. We know what you're thinking: All hamburgers are pretty much alike. And so we thought until we saddled up to the bar at... More »
2003 | BEST PLACE TO EAT AT THE BAR

When we're worn out, the only thing we want to do for dinner is eat over the kitchen sink at home. Unfortunately, it's hard to find friends who want to do that with us. So on those nights, we ask them to meet us at Roaring Fork, where it's almost as comfortable, casual and homey. These people understand the need to feed at a low-key bar. It's still pretty, in one of the most bustling, beautiful people spots in the Valley. And it's still got some of the most interesting, delicious,... More »
2002 | Best Mac-N-Cheese

We grew up on mac-n-cheese, homemade with ooey-gooey neon orange Velveeta. It was one of our all-time favorite meals. When we left home for college, we were too lazy to cook it Mom's way. Mac-n-cheese devolved to the boxed variety, powdered sauce mixed with milk and butter. It was still pretty good, and we thought we were mighty fancy when one day we sprinkled black pepper on it. Mild cheese and spicy heat, how great is thatThen we grew up. One day, we wandered into Roaring Fork, chef... More »
2001 | Best Upscale Bar Food

The terrific food at Roaring Fork is no secret -- chef/owner Robert McGrath was named this year's Best Chef in the Southwest by the James Beard Foundation. But fewer folks know about his J-Bar, smack dab in the center of the restaurant and serving a killer, low-cost happy-hour menu Mondays through Saturdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Food and drink specials are such a deal, they're available at the bar only, and no to-go orders are allowed. How can we resist such high-cuisine bargains as... More »

Mother's Day Brunch/Dinner Roundup 2012

By Shannon Armour | Mon, April 30, 2012

Sunday, May 13, is Mother's Day -- which means it's time to show Mom how much you love and adore her. Why not show her you care by taking her out to a nice brunch? Brunch a little too early for y... More »
Chef Brian Hulihee's Green Chile Mac and Cheese

By Lauren Saria | Thu, April 26, 2012

This week in Chef Chat we brought you our interview with Chef Brian Hulihee of Roaring Fork in central Scottsdale. On Monday, he talked about how he got into the business and what it's like to be en... More »
Chef Brian Hulihee of Roaring Fork (Part Two)

By Lauren Saria | Wed, April 25, 2012

Yesterday, we shared the first part of our interview with Chef Brian Hulihee of Roaring Fork who celebrated his 10th anniversary working at the Old Town Scottsdale eatery in January. Today, we get per... More »
Chef Brian Hulihee Celebrates His 10th Anniversary with Roaring Fork

By Lauren Saria | Tue, April 24, 2012

This week we sat down with Chef Brian Hulihee of Roaring Fork. The last time we checked in with Chef Hulihee in 2010, he talked about his young family and his excitement over pink sea salt. This time,... More »
Easter Brunch Roundup

By Dominique Chatterjee | Thu, March 22, 2012

Whether or not you celebrate Easter, it's definitely one of the best Sundays of the year to indulge in a lavish brunch. The holiday falls on April 8 this year, and while you might be thinking that giv... More »
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petechingas | Scottsdale, AZ | 4 Reviews

| Wed, August 11, 2010

Great happy hour.

Dinner Menu

Appetizers

$8.00

Tortilla Soup
rich tortilla broth with rotisserie chicken, guacamole & tortilla strips

$9.00

Fresh Guacamole & Queso
crisp corn tortillas

$10.00

Kettle Of Green Chili Pork
hot buttered flour tortillas

$12.00

Rotisserie Chicken Flat Bread
basil pesto, roasted chiles, pepper jack cheese & tomatoes

$15.00

Southwestern Crab Cake
green chili butter and remoulade

$14.00

Fondue Pot With Lamb Chops
butternut squash, chili-pecan bread

Salads

$8.00

Iceberg Blt
blue cheese, crispy bacon, sliced baguette & ranch dressing

$8.00

Caesar Salad
parmesan cheese & traditional dressing

$8.00

Mixed Market Greens
candied walnuts & feta cheese with cranberry vinaigrette dressing

$13.00

Shrimp And Avocado Salad
apple, spiced pepita seeds & chipotle remoulade with white balsamic dressing

$13.00

Spinach Chicken Waldorf Salad
chopped spinach & mixed greens, apples, avocado, grapes, eggs, parmesan cheese, candied walnuts & dressed with white onion vinaigrette

Specialties Of The House

$13.00

The Roaring Fork “big Ass” Burger
poblano pepper, cheddar, smoked pepper bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions & pickles

$16.00

Spit Roasted Half Chicken
roasted vegetables & corn bread stuffing & a roasted garlic jus

$17.00

Boneless Buttermilk-fried Chicken
mashed potatoes & peppercorn gravy

$17.00

Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder “carnitas”
black beans & hot buttered tortillas

$21.00

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
falls mills cheese grits & finished with mexican street corn

$24.00

Slow Braised Colorado Lamb Shank
mashed potatoes, natural jus and apple mint gremolata

$26.00

Sugar Cured Duck Breast
onion jam, sour cherry mustard and little cabbages

$25.00

Braised Beef Short Ribs
horseradish mashed potatoes and tomato jam

$18.00

Grilled Fish Tacos
served on corn tortilla with guacamole, corn pico, remoulade & salsa verde

$21.00

Rainbow Trout
sautéed with roasted almonds, brown butter & served with sautéed green beans

$21.00

Cedar Planked Salmon
wood oven roasted with teriyaki bbq & served with chilled green bean salad

Roaring Sides

$6.00

Mexican Street Corn

$6.00

SautÉed Asparagus

$6.00

Green Chili Mac & Cheese

$6.00

SautÉed Spinach & Onions

$6.00

Yukon Mash Potato

$4.00

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Roaring Fork

4800 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480-947-0795

Description

2011 | Best Happy Hour, Scottsdale

2006 | BEST PLACE TO BELLY UP TO THE BAR

2005 | BEST PLACE TO EAT AT THE BAR

2004 | BEST CHILI

2004 | BEST HAMBURGER

2003 | BEST PLACE TO EAT AT THE BAR

2002 | Best Mac-N-Cheese

2001 | Best Upscale Bar Food

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