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Roaring Fork

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Local(480) 947-0795

4800 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 1700
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Roaring Fork
Local(480) 947-0795

4800 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 1700
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

http://www.roaringfork.com

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For three star American, try Roaring Fork in Scottsdale. Located in the Central neighborhood, this restaurant is mildly expensive. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, valet parking, and fine wines. This place is good for groups.

User Reviews of Roaring Fork

Yelp.com Review - by Something J.

4.0 of 5 stars. The place has won several awards for its happy hour and each accolade is well deserved. Enjoy some great discounted dishes in the company of rich mahogany and the Scottsdale "jet set". The place is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave F.

5.0 of 5 stars. The DR Pepper-BBQ really hooked me the last 2 times, and I went back on a mission to try more seafood. This time I had the steelhead, which is seasonal and was the fish of the day. 2 words: Incredible...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ebony K.

5.0 of 5 stars. We had our company xmas party at the roaring fork last year and I must say that it was a pretty good spread. We had the back room all to ourselves which was really nice, and we had tons of appetizers...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by robin p.

4.0 of 5 stars. a great place to spend an evening that has the taste of fine dining, but the feel of casual...the waitress was great...always one step ahead of us.....the desserts were wonderful and they comp'd the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kirk R.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went here for dinner tonight because it was Arizona Restaurant week and they had a special menu. They were offering an appetizer, entree, and dessert for $29 a person. Unlike other restaurants,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by tuyen h.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a fancy fine dining restaurant with a casual feel. The food is definitely under priced. For most of the summer, drinks are cheap and food is half off for the all day happy hour to entice the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by aaron r.

2.0 of 5 stars. So boring, skip this review now. My waiter needed training in basic portions. When you ask the waiter how large the portion is of a certain dish and they respond, "large enough that 4 people should be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie R.

3.0 of 5 stars. We went for happy hour one weekday and ordered a glass of wine, mojito, and a burger. Happy hour prices were good, the burger was pretty good, but very big, my husband & I shared it, and were full for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've always passed this restaurant when I'm being driven down scottsdale and I finally decided to stop there since its so close to Optima condos. I have to say, it was pretty good. Atmosphere was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nadia C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I attended a corporate dinner at Roaring Fork. We were seated outside and the misters were on, I was sitting closer to the door inside and the misters were perfect for keeping it cool enough, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken H.

3.0 of 5 stars. We came here for a business dinner on a weeknight. Everyone in the group went for the three-course meal for $25. The wine list is pretty good, with a lot of choice by the glass. If you order wine...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been hearing about this place for a few years now. I finally made it in tonight. A friend suggested we try their summer menu. It is a 3 course meal for $25 dollars. It was a wonderful selection...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great dinner spot for a group
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lee Ann F.

5.0 of 5 stars. When we finally arrived after a glitch with our GPS we were very happy campers. The hostess was very welcoming and the service was excellent from start to finish. The green chili mac and cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex H.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food took awhile to come, but it was decent. We had the Dr. Pepper Short Ribs and the Dr. Pepper Baby Back Ribs. The meat was cooked well but it was not seasoned well. The chili macaroni cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love it!Quality food!Good grub!Good service!
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by valerie m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here for happy hour and left a happy camper. Everything on the menu sounded great and we finally decided on the queso con carnitas and the big ass burger. The appetizer was very flavorful the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy M.

5.0 of 5 stars. You know, after decades of different restaurant experiences from pasta just outside the Vatican, Antipasti in Bologna, fish and chips in a London pub, Haggis in Edinburgh........pierogies and kielbasa...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eatwell G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Well what you know. The day after writing a review on Harvey's I got the burger itch. Luckily my good friend was down to meet up for a quick bite. My review is based only on the burger, haven't had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great. The food is unique and savory. The menu is small, but terrific. I've never had a bad experience here. This place is a bit spendy, but go for Happy Hour to get a deal. Show up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allyson B.

5.0 of 5 stars. You can't go wrong with what you order, but at least once you have to try their "Big Ass Burger". What more can you say when ordering a "Big Ass Burger". An enormous juicy seasoned all meat patty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacqueline H.

4.0 of 5 stars. "An American Bistro and Bar," this western but elegant establishment serves up cowboy fare wtih a twist of new mexico and a dash of french savvy for sauces. The decor is typical for the wild...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Very nice place but the food was too heavy on the butter and oil. A few artistic options on the menu make it worth a try but will not be on my list of repeats.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Thanks to Donald S for organizing a UYE happy hour! So glad I came back. Dawn took care of our group last night and did a fantastic job! The manager even stopped by and chatted with us about Yelp....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff G.

4.0 of 5 stars. It was good. The food was delicious and prepared well, and the service was attentive, wine list is comprehensive, and blah blah blah. It had everything it better have at these prices and in this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kochensisu S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has some of the best food anywhere. The fish was amazing (Gulf Snapper) and even the mac and cheese was surprisingly well made and unique. We went on a quiet night so there were only a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Donald S.

4.0 of 5 stars. How does a fork roar?There is a certain zen quality to that question, much like the ever popular "if a tree falls, yada-yada" (I know, it's not really yada-yada, but you get the idea).I have been to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lorena L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came by Saturday for drinks and we were informed that the Margarita recipe has changed. I don't remember anything being wrong with it, but apparently it has less lime juice, which my boyfriend thought...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Wayne E.

5.0 of 5 stars. We had read about this place on Yelp and a local had highly recommended it as well. It is located in an office building and not easy to find unless you know in advance that it is in the back of a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ERIC E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I find this place very unique and fun! Its a great place to take out of towners... Its colorful, has very unique and quality food, and you have to love a place that has a "Big Ass Burger" on its menu!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Harold R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Average food. Three of 4 people had food served, after 5 minutes we asked the waitress about the left out meal. OOOps. An apology, but after 10 more minutes it became irritating.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joseph M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went to happy hour here with some clients and it was great. Three rounds of drinks plus everyone ordered off their appetizer menu and the bill was $85... not bad. The place filled up a lot while I was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by aileen b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Happy hour was hopping today, unlike last week. Bartender Ryan wasn't there, but no worries, as Stefan was just as able and gracious. I selected the cab to go with the RF "Big Ass Burger," even...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent food! There are so many different things on this menu that are delicious. The green chile pork stew is definitely not your usual appetizer, but it is worth trying. The green chili mac and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming to Roaring Fork (Happy Hour) since 2000. Quite honestly, I prefer the old location (whose land is now part of the W Hotel) off of Camelback Avenue, just East of Scottsdale Road. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis B.

4.0 of 5 stars. the happy hour here is the best in town. the food quality is top notch and the drinks are stiff. plus, there's something cool about cheap happy hour in such a nice place. only eaten off the regular...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by alan t.

3.0 of 5 stars. The median weight of Roaring Fork customers is 267 lbs.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Value For Money

6 of us had dinner there last night and the food and service were terrific as usual. The Lamb Shanks were as good as I have had anywhere and the others were lucky enough to get the last of the Pork Carnitas...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Without hesitation 5stars!!!!!! I had a wonderful experience at the Roaring Fork last Saturday evening and I cannot wait to return! Amazing food, and amazing service makes for a spectacular evening...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JENNIFER J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great service, portions, and quality. Standouts were the beef short ribs, tortilla soup, pork tacos, and pecan pie w/ chocolate and toffee. We took our parents who were in from out of town, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic food impeccable service = 5 stars, baby.Let me just say something about Lauren, our server. She was incredible! There were ten of us at the table and by the end of the dinner had learned...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lindsay b.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome!!! I found a new hang out YAY!!!So the happy hour is really really good. Here's What I got Kettle of pork Carmita's with melted jack cheese and bettered flour tortillas 7.00!!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cher T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I joined several yelperz for the UYE Restuant Week excursion. It was SO much fun sitting there and laughing around with everyone joking about God-knows-what. If it weren't for the company - this would...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer W.

3.0 of 5 stars. My experience at the Roaring Fork during Restaurant Week was peculiar. It's difficult for me not to take on the judgements of my co-diners, but I'm going to try to limit this to my experience only.It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dottsy Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had the opportunity to dine with some Fabulous Fellow Yelpers at The Roaring Fork last night. While the night was fun and full of laughs, The Fork just didn't deliver.Our group of 9 people had a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabi K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Based on the Roaring Fork happy hour last night, I had to update my review, and it was another 5 star experience for sure. I met my boyfriend there around 6pm, and we waited just about 10 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 stars for the RF happy hour! Given the high quality of food and service at these prices, this must be the best bargain in town! We came on a recommendation by a trusted friend who told us we had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Finova Building Best Tenent

Robert McGrath was founding chef at Roaring Fork and brought to Scottsdale it's own definition of fine dining. The menu reflects flavors (and textures)of the Southwest in an elegant way. I originally fell in...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This a definite "regular" for us! We generally sit in the bar, because the specials, they have a happy hour menu, which is pretty great! Green chile pork is to die for! The Big Ass Burger is great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Roaring Good Time by Donna B. at InsiderPages

We ate here while on vacation in Arizona and we thought the restaurant pretty good. The staff was quick and friendly and the place was easy to find and there was plenty of parking. I had the green mac and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Ok

Good food, but they have a Del Monico on the menu. But a Del Monico is supposed to have a bone in it. Theirs did not. Therefore it is not a real Del Monico. The taste wasn't even as good.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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In training

This is a fun place to go with a group of friends so everyone can order something different and then share a variety of foods
kudzu.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aileen D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Strange location...out of the way of Scottsdale's more touristy strip but it was worth the trip. The Dr. Pepper shortribs and green chile mac and cheese were outstanding - couldn't keep my friends'...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Glen M.

4.0 of 5 stars. So it turns out that "long ribs" are not elongated versions of "short ribs", those tiny finger-food snacks you tend to find at poorly designed wedding where the organizers have failed to realize that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have must of been here on an "off" night. I was not impressed. The place is decorated like a Claim Jumper. The service was good, however I was told the specials and the aged 28 day steak sounded...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Is there a bad dish on this menu?

The answer is NO! Everytime I go I try something new (because the menu is AMAZING) and it always Beats my expectations! I love this place... the happy hour, the food and the service! Try the scallops, they're...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had a great time here last night, despite there being no Valet for some reason? Anyway, this is a great place to bring out-of-towners, it has a chic southwest feel, while remaining upscale and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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My Favorite Restaurant in Scottsdale

I'm a limo driver and whenever someone asks for upscale American with a southwestern flair, nothing even comes close to Roaring Fork. Their Pork Stew, served with melted cheese over the top like a southwestern...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by The Grave Maurice X.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'll go back for another opportunity at a very nice glass of Petite Syrah and their famous Big Ass Burger (or whatever its called) while sitting at the bar in a very comfortable surrounding....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Seek this place out!

The Roaring Fork might be the best kept secret in Scottsdale! The Happy Hour menu is fantastic, and a great way to try different items. We split 4 small plates between two people, and finished with a dessert -...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth G.

5.0 of 5 stars. We've been here several times for special occasions and have left impressed every time. The drinks are strong, the food is delicious and the service was on point. The green chile pork appetizer is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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You'll Roar Your Approval

The absolute highest creativity and quality you'll find in Scottsdale. All...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Great Chef

Great chef, good menu, high end food and service for moderately high end prices. It's not the easiest restaurant to park at and find, but very nice inside.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa L.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 stars for the excellent service and delicious food! Everything we had was great but the one thing that stood out for me was the Green Chile Mac 'N Cheese!! Thanks to all previous yelpers for this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim J.

5.0 of 5 stars. We got into Phoenix about 815 and by the time we reached our hotel in Scottsdale it was nearly 10. We were all hungry and would have went about anywhere. Roaring Fork was across the street so we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Norma R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think the Roaring Fork is the best Southwestern restaurant in the Valley. Not only for the outstanding cuisine, but also for the service. I've never spoken to an aloof idiot hostess on the phone,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Trust the Concierge

Wow! What a great recommendation! A colleague and I visited Roaring Fork on a concierge's recommendation. It was a fantastic meal. We arrived at the time of our reservation, and we were seated promptly....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not sure how to describe Roaring Fork. It's a little bit frontier Arizona feeling, a little southwestern, but neither of those in an over the top, contrived way. As you walk in the large stone...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Roaring Fork, oh Roaring Fork. How do I love thee? Let me counts the ways....1..... Okay, I guess I don't really love you. But I do like you, okay? First off, what an interesting location. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jennifer j.

4.0 of 5 stars. Don't go here if you are trying to eat healthy...too many temptations at every turn. I had amazing scallops for dinner, but only after eating a ridiculous amount of bread. The hamburgers in the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas S.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my fave t-shirts reads "Spooning Leads to Forking." That said, all I can say, is that whatever leads me back to the Roaring Fork is OK with me. A sprawling, rustic space with antler chandeliors...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Great dining spot!

This was our 2nd trip to Roaring Fork. The ambiance, the service and food are all wonderful. Our waiter, Dan, was most attentive without being pesty. Two of the diners chose selections from the appetizer menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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must try

I love the atmosphere and the food is great. You must give it a try.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Roaring Fork is pretty good

The Roaring Fork provides excellent, very accomodating service. For those who don't know, the Roaring Fork is a River in Wyoming (I think), so a lot of the menu is seafood, lots of fish. I've had the Seabass,...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hilary P.

5.0 of 5 stars. You have to love Roaring Fork's awesome happy hour. It runs until 7pm which is great for people like me who work too late! The food is good and the portions are generous. Hey, where else can you go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Talk about great date spot! The Roaring Fork screams cute and cozy and is located off the beaten path of the typical array of downtown Scottsdale restaurants.Be sure to try the scene-stealing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I believe I got a very good facial from the misters at Roaring Fork. My hair also got a little frizzy and my date walked out with literally wet shoulders. Out of control!! TURN DOWN YOUR MISTERS!!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz A.

5.0 of 5 stars. BEST happy hour ever!! It's sort of hidden but has a great bar area and patio. I dont know about the regular dinner but it looks formal and the bar is great and relaxing. It'salways fun to try to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. A group of co-workers and I went to Roaring Fork for their happy hour in the Saloon. As mentioned in a previous review, it's a corporate building and it's almost odd to see this restaurant sticking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by A B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Interesting location - really don't expect that type of decor inside a corporate building. After hearing so many positive reviews, I finally tried it out last week but couldn't say I was overwhelmed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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No Longer the Place to Go

I had heard so many good things about Roaring Fork. Met several business associates for dinner last night. Started with drinks in the "Saloon". Very fitting for Old Town Scottsdale. The atmosphere in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Over-Rated

New ownership took over recently, and sadly food quality suffers. 'Green Chile Pork Stew' is runny and less flavorful then in the past, 'Big ss Burger' was pressed too tight and over-cooked., and domestic...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth C.

4.0 of 5 stars. this place was so busy we had to sit at the bar table and that was on a Friday night so it was not shocking. the food was great, but not in the least bit healthy. I am sure I could have picked better...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shane L.

3.0 of 5 stars. The bar is the place to be, even when it's not happy hours. Their saloon menu is probably better than the dinner menu. The Green Chile Pork Stew and Roasted Chicken is a better value and taste as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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Green Chilie Mac and Cheese and Fluffy Creme Brulee, plus the great bread basket!

A verery comfortable and expansive setting, (Rocky Mountain Hunting Lodge meets Scottsdale Office Building) melds with the tasty comfort food: scrumptiouis short ribs, exqusite duck and green chilie mac and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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fusion

beautiful restaurant, excellent wood fired pizzas, eclectic menu. lots of fusion dishes. in the middle of some new devolpements around centreal scottsdale area.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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Best Happy Hour in Town!

Sit at the bar before 7 and get discounted drinks and excellent food. The $7.00 burger with cheese and green chile will knock your socks off. The green chile stew with flour tortillas is also to die for! If...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Host Very Rude by Shona G. at InsiderPages

We were going to eat at this place for a special occasion. When we called they said they were able to get us a reservation, but we had to eat in 30 minutes and be out. The girl was so rude. I said never mind...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Happy Hour might be a winner, but the regular dinner is a disappointment. Our business meal started with the Maitre D' claiming quite arrogantly there was no reservation (it was confirmed the week...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Great southwestern cuisine and friendly staff.

I was in town on business and dining alone in the bar. I was craving southwestern cuisine and was delighted with my choice. I had the ahi tuna which was prepared to perfection. Very large tuna steak and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Howard L.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my fave spots before or after a movie.Green Chile stew is wicked and Caesar is goood.The best is the Vanilla Shake with chocolate sprinkles - best in the southwest. Get a cookie on your way...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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Roaring Fork is awesome

The Roaring Fork is a great place to take out of towners for the best food in the West. Owned by local chef Robert McGrath, his signature dishes are imaginative and delicious. You won't find anything ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by John M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Update: 24 March 2008Robert McGrath sold his interest in the Roaring Fork. He now owns Pischke's Blue Ribbon on 1st St. in Old Town Scottsdale. He's done a heck of a job with it. Very nice. His new...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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LOVED IT!

I was in town for the Rock n Roll Marathon and picked this place for our celebratory post-race dinner. We could not have been happier with my choice!!! The service was outstanding...our server - Leann - was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah k.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great happy hour. The bar is comfortable and serves big portions at a good price during its happy hour. I haven't had a full dinner here. Super heavy/rich food. Meat intensive. If you are searching...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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Great Food

The Roaring Fork has great food both in their restaurant and in the bar.I like their Happy Hour menu in the bar and our favorite item is called THE BIG ASS BURGER. It is $10.00 but it is so huge th...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

4.0 of 5 stars. The decor is an odd mix of Arizona ranch and Colorado fishing lodge, with lots of hammered copper, rough-hewn wood shutters, barbwire-etched glass, and antler chandeliers. The cuisine can best be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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Don't go for the service.

I decided to take my boyfriend here for his birthday. What a mistake. We were early for our reservation and were told to wait in the "saloon" area for about 20 minutes. Where we did enjoy great wine and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2005
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Overrated salt lick with (bad) attitude

Burger is dried out, salty. Staff act like they are doing you a favor.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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Wonderful Experience

I am from out of town and after reading some of the reviews I hesitated to go here, but decided to try it anyway. I sat outside, had a beautiful view of the sunset behind the mountains, and the food was great....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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What burgers?

After reading the glowing reviews, a group of us decided we must try this place. We did not know about the fact that the burgers were only available in the bar, and were seated on the patio. When we asked...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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incedible

Have Dinner in the Jbar....between 4:30 and 7 and enjoy some of Scottsdales Best food @ a fraction of the Dinner menus prices great 1/2 price huckleberry margaritas!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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Consistantly yummy

I've never had a bad or even average meal at the Roaring Fork. The happy hour is fabulous and the staff is great.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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courtrs2

BEST YOU WILL FIND !!!! Happy Hour prices the BOMB***
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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Best food in Phoenix

By far the best food in town. The new location is huge compared to the old one but the food is just as great.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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Frommer's

This restaurant is the creation of local celeb-chef Robert McGrath, and the food is among the most creative Southwestern fare in the Valley. The bread basket alone, filled with herb-infused rolls and corn...
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10Best

come here and munch on the homemade beef jerky while you have a drink and wait for your table. an unlikely sort, robert mcgrath artfully creates the western american cuisine. he seems as though he belongs on...
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Fodor's

i love the roaring fork. the service has always been great in the saloon. when seated in the dining room, the service can sometimes be less than spectacular...
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RestaurantRow.com

we have eaten at roaring fork in 2003 and 2004 and both meals were exceptional, the best ny strip i have ever had with friendly and knowledgeable service...
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Gayot

though perfectly emblematic of the restaurantis bold and rustic cuisine, roaring fork is actually named after the river which winds through coloradois sawatch mountains and the city of aspen, a favorite haunt...
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Wcities

nationally known chef robert mcgrath has taken "cowboy cooking" to a whole new level at his brand new scottsdale venue. this restaurant takes diners on a taste tour of the western united states, from colorado...
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Open List

The best part of Roaring Fork is the atmosphere - try to sit on the indoor/outdoor patio area. Food is good, but not phenomenal. Pork rib eye was a favorite in our group. Excellent service and nice place for a...
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New York Times

elk-antler chandeliers, earth-tone fabrics and leathers, barbed-wire accessories. and a buffalo skull above the bar add up to a comfortable, rustic ambience in this restaurant named after a colorado river....
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Yahoo! Travel

I have traveled quite extensively to play golf all over the United States. This place was recommended by another golfer who I met on the golf course. Roaring Fork had the type of menu I like,
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AOL CityGuide

home of the big-ass burger...
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OpenTable

Roaring Fork is an American Western Bistro. What is American Western Cuisine? It is a combination of using foods that are indigenous to the American West, locally grown ingredients, and capturing the 'spirit'...
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