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Desert Pony Tavern, Scottsdale, AZ

Desert Pony Tavern

4.2
4.2
62 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    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 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

62 Reviews
  1. Emme

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server, good food and atmosphere. Barely could tell it was a hotel restaurant

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  2. Eva

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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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  3. Heather

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 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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  4. Vern

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 September 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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  5. Doug

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 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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  6. Jack

    VIP

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 27 July 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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  7. JKim

    VIP

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 June 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 June 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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  9. njfran

    VIP

    Phoenix

    301 reviews

    4.0

    301 reviews

    Dined on 15 May 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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  10. GerriA

    Phoenix

    279 reviews

    5.0

    279 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 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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Desert Pony Tavern is rated 4.2 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Desert Pony Tavern

7965 E Cavasson Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hayden Rd & Cavasson Blvd
  • Area
    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
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