Beginner's Luck

We tried a new spot and it was exceptional! The food was top notch, service and hospitality was top 5% in the industry. Matt, GM, and his entire staff were on point. Friendly, knowledgeable, spirited, kind all describe the staff on a busy Sunday brunch crowd. We tried 4 dishes, everyone was perfecto', #delish. Chopped salad here is legendary, along with the poke bowl and burger. If you're serious about brunch and dining well this is your spot ! This establishment will be apart of our dining rotation.

Food: I ordered the chopped salad and it was delicious! We also ordered the blue corn grits and they were tastyDrink: I got the seasonal latte that had orange blossom in it and it was delicious!! Service: Hannah was awesome and attentive. Great service by everyone that we encountered Ambiance: I liked that it was a more casual lowkey version of their sister restaurants Parking: no private parking, parking along the shops of old town

Came here for brunch with a friend after a grueling workout class so we were hungry and ready to eat! We started off with the hummus plate which had a yummy array of veggies and a great tzatziki sauce. The seasonal latte right now is delicious I definitely recommend that over the mesquite.Their special was chilaquiles so I had to get it. The flavor was amazing and the chips had a nice crisp to them. My friend chose the breakfast sandwich and we were big fans of that too but would probably opt to try something new next time in its place. The service was impeccable we sat at the bar and the bartender was super attentive and friendly. The food did take a awhile but I don't mind waiting for the quality and it was also a Saturday so that can be expected anywayI will definitely be returning and highly recommend this place!

This hidden gem was great! My friend and I came here on a recommendation for Restaurant week. I had made reservations for 2, dinner at 6:30 inside. When we arrived, we were greeted and seated. The indoor seating was very small, but it does have some bar seating along with a nice patio. The atmosphere was very sleek simple modern with a lot of local artwork. Maddie, our server came over, introduced herself, very nice, friendly and attentive.We ordered the Chile Margaritas, which were fantastic. I chose to order from the restaurant week menu: The Original Chopped Salad, Crab and Shrimp Roll and the Good Fortune Cake, while my friend ordered the Lucky Burger. All the dishes were excellent! I would definitely come here again along with trying the brunch menu.Atmosphere: sleek simple modern. Service: excellent. Food: excellent.

Pretty good! This is a new restaurant in old town, pretty hidden but in a space previously occupied by a former restaurant. It's a small space due to the temperatures outside. Everyone wanting to sit inside versus the 110° outside. There are mists however, and the restaurant was already packed at 12:30 PM on a ThursdayThe general manager greeted us warmly. And after mentioning that we were party of two he sat at a table that had been reserved. It was very smart of him because the reservation never did show up. And we would've left and gone somewhere else. Lucky for us we stayed and enjoyed a great salad and hamburger, and two complementary glasses of champagne! I recommend the wedge salad with smashed cucumbers, pickles, and blue cheese. Just another great place to hang in old town

Really adored Beginner's Luck and I want to go back and try all the things! I loved that the French Toast wasn't too sweet and was a perfect size to share. The burger was really tasty - particularly the chili sauce. My personal favorites of what we tried were the burrata and the shakshouka. The burrata dish was sooo light, refreshing, and unique. I LOVED it sm! The shakshouka had really great flavor, although I wish the eggs were runny. That said, this place is super cute. I'd go back for the location alone. The patio outside was really nice, and when the weather cools down you can definitely catch me there . Service was good! I liked that they let us take our time and catch up. We had two servers and both were helpful in deciding what we should order from the menu. Speaking of the menu - they have a lot of different options compared to your average brunch spot. I think they have something for everyone, from your more adventurous eaters to your standard breakfast fare. We checked out the dinner menu as well and it looked great!

Brunching like a PRO at Beginner's Luck.We were looking for a place to eat breakfast in Old Town Scottsdale and found Beginner's Luck (how cool of a name is that). We had a great time. We ordered Lucky's Burger with home fries and the 12 Hour Niman Pork Ranch Bowl. I don't know what the term Niman means that I have to google it (enriching my vocabulary!).The Lucky's Burger, with angus beef sandwiched in a brioche bun, was just the right amount of juicy and cooked to order and was perfectly complemented by the home fries. For the 12 Hour Niman Pork Ranch Bowl, I can say it was a standout, with tender pork, loaded with pork crackling/chicharron, queso fresco, jalapeno, lime, pickled onion and garnished with cilantro--that made it rich and satisfying.Beginner's Luck has an open-concept kitchen. Service was good. They have an outdoor seating that allows you to enjoy the weather while savoring your meal. This place is definitely a perfect spot for a brunch!

This place accepts reservations which is a game changer. The outside patio is nicely shaded and has misters creating a cooler temperature even in the heat of the summer. I ordered the traditional breakfast with two eggs and two bacon strips. There was plenty of food and everything was cooked perfectly. My friends got the steak and eggs special which was also cooked perfectly and very filling. We got to try the French toast and all loved the taste and texture. All of the food was presented appealing and the service was good. The interior of the restaurant was quaint but very clean.

We came during Restaurant Week and had a great time at Beginner's Luck! Service was a little slow, but that's to be expected during Restaurant Week; these places get slammed! The restaurant has a gorgeous outdoor patio where you can relax and have a drink, so the slow service wasn't much of a problem for our group for the night.Highlights of the Menu:The OG Chopped Salad - we love The Gladly and it's the same parent company! This is a can't-miss dish and likely why they carried it over to their new restaurantSausage & Aligot - elevated bangers+mash. This could likely be an entree for some peopleLucky Burger - perfectly cooked. Cucumbers in yogurt on the side was unique but refreshing for a hot dayMidnight Cereal - breakfast as dessert. I would eat this any day at any timeRaspberry Cake - I thought this was delicious, but others in our group thought it was dry. I ate their leftovers.12 hour super slow roasted pork bowl was skippable in my opinion; the pork didn't have much flavor.Favorite drinks were the strawberry negroni and the carajillo.Great place for a fun dinner with friends!

We had reservations at 6:30 and arrived slightly before. We were seated in an area where every time the waitstaff walked by on the boardwalk, we got bounced in our chairs. Speaking of chairs, they have the most uncomfortable chairs! If you are thin like me, bring a stadium pillow to sit on! My hubby was also squeezed up against a plant at the entrance. There were four of us plus a baby in a stroller, which we had to wedge in between our table and the one next to us. The baby had the best experience as she slept through the meal! We came for the restaurant week menu, which resulted in a lot of food. The chopped salad was very good, and I can highly recommend it. Next, came the crab and shrimp roll, but it was seriously too dry and not as tasty as it should have been. In fact, there really was a lack of taste. Lastly, I had high expectations regarding the raspberry cake from other reviewers, but it also was very dry. Taste was ok but the cake was way too dry, not moist at all. It wasn't even in that cute little mug! I did have a taste of the chia pudding cereal (not sure of the proper name), and that had great flavor. I would definitely opt for that over the raspberry cake unless the chef just had an off night and overcooked the cake.I did think the zero proof drink, All the Good Thangs was excellent. The waiter did ask if I wanted to add alcohol to the drink, but it was perfect the way it was and quite refreshing. So, rather hit and miss on what I ordered.