Fat Ox

Aperitivo Hour at Fat OxFat Ox's Aperitivo Hour,daily from 4-630PM in the bar, is a great option for a sophisticated and delicious Happy Hour featuring seasonal contemporary Italian dishes by Chef Matt Carter. Chef Matt Carter has recently won the 2024 Foodist Awards Lifetime Achievement Award! Ambiance: The bar area boasts a stylish atmosphere, with floor to ceiling windows. Be prepared for a well-dressed crowd, especially on Fridays and Saturdays.Drinks: $12 During Aperitivo HourHUGO elderflower, prosecco, soda M I N T G I M L E T gin, mint, lime APEROL SPRITZ aperol, soda, proseccoFood: This is where Fat Ox truly shines. They offer a fantastic selection of small plates perfect for sharing. Here are the highlights:Fresh Bread: Start your experience with their complimentary bread served with two spreads: a spicy Calabrian chile butter and a creamy ricotta.Small Pastas: Don't miss their house-made pastas! Fare Expeditions Pick: RADIATORI ALLA BUTTERA ($20) cured pork sugo, broccolini, tomato, burrata, salsa verdeLighter Fare: TALEGGIO WHIPPED RICOTTA ($14) Bellwether Farm's ricotta, sesame fett'unta, mint, seasonal fruit or LINZ BEEF TARTARE ($14) dill tonnato, elderflower vinegar, mirin, brown butter, endiveSavory and Filling: 8oz LINZ PRIME OX CUT STEAK ($26) red wine onions, arugula, lemon, ParmesanOverall: Fat Ox's Aperitivo Hour is a great choice for those seeking a step above your typical bar fare. While the happy hour prices are a bit steeper than some, the quality of the food and drinks makes it a worthwhile experience. Be sure to arrive early, especially on weekends, as seating can fill up quickly.Details:Aperitivo Hour runs from 4:30-6:30 pm daily in the bar and lounge area only.Try the OX CHOCOLATE BOMBE feuilletine cookie, praline mousse, candied hazelnut, or a lighter refreshing option of the Amaretto GelatoOne of my favorite spots in Scottsdale, Afi, Anthony and myself had a spectacular time!

We were there to celebrate our birthday. The food was good but the service was the worst.First, we didn't receive any kind of celebration, not even a word of Happy Birthday, even though we mentioned it when we reserved the table.Second, when the waiter cleaned up our table, he dropped the knives into the cup of water, and the glass cup broke and water spilled over my dress and table, the leftover tomato sauce from the mussel dish splashed on my white shirt as well, the waiter just said "ok, it's alright, no problem." instead of apologizing to the mess he made. He didn't even take care of us or give us any cloth to wipe since we all got wet and the stain on my white shirt is still visible after I washed for a few times.Third, when we asked a waitress to take a photo for us, she rolled her eyes and sighed and then took the photo. The whole experience was just like a disaster and feel like no one showed any respect or care to us, especially since it was on birthday, which made it worse. Me and our friends all said we didn't want to come back anymore.

Nicely greeted upon arrival. The seat by the window (high top) facing the McDowells was nice. This is a popular place with regulars hugging and chatting. It was very busy. Though friendly and helpful at first the waitress didn't follow my instructions for payment, it was awkward. The complimentary bread was good with the spread, thanks. The meatballs were good but all veal might've been tastier. The sight of the Brussels sprouts was unappetizing and after an initial bite I relinquished the rest to my friend.

Came for happy hour just to grab a drink and quick bite. Always passed this place but never gave it much attention. When I walked in, I saw how beautiful and big the place actually was! Happy hour is only in the bar area, and the high top tables are surrounded by huge windows. Really great ambiance!I was coming straight from work and wanted something to snack on while I caught up with a friend. So I ended up getting the whipped ricotta and a glass of white sangria. The sangria tasted like juice (in a good, dangerous way)! The ricotta was good but it could've used some acidity or honey. Something to give it a little more flavor. Next time I'll come with more of an appetite to try out more happy hour bites, but will definitely stick with the sangria (maybe red to switch it up).

Great place for a super dim lit date night dinner location if you're not a big eater and if you don't mind a pricier meal. If you are very hungry and trying to eat on an economical budget, I suggest to look elsewhere. Their portions are on the "gourmet"/smaller size. Our waitress suggested we get an item from each section of the menu ( appetizer, small plate and entree). For an appetizer we got the veal meatballs (3 regular small meatballs). For the second we got the Tortelloni ( also only 3 regular sized pieces). And for the entree we purchased an $85 steak. The food was good, albeit the final price may not fully align to the portions or the offerings. Our server was incredibly bubbly and nice. Loved her energy.

The Fat Ox has the best happy hour! The bar is so stunning inside and the high top tables are included in the happy hour seating as well. The drinks are great! The service is fast. My favorite dish was the Radiatori Alla Buttera the pasta with cured pork sugo, broccolini, tomato, burrata, salsa verde! It was so good we ordered three servings of it. The Fat Ox is a greta place to bring friends for happy hour or a quick meal. Highlight recommend! Super fun place to dress up and go out.

Add this restaurant to your date night list.Located in North Scottsdale, this restaurant is pretty impressive. When you first arrive, it looks like a huge glass house. Which it looked so cool at night. We went on a Friday night, and it was quite busy. However we were able to grab a spot by the bar. The bartender was amazing. he was very attentive and very knowledgeable about the food menu and the drink menu. We went with one of his recommendations, which was the brick grilled chicken. The presentation was beautiful. The chicken came on a board with all the side, dishes and sauces. It wasn't the best chicken I ever had. However, it was a very solid dish. The chicken with the vinaigrette plus the hot sauce was the perfect combination. For the dessert we got the tiramisu. The presentation was also beautiful But it wasn't memorable. It tasted like any other tiramisu. Overall, our experience was good. I would recommend this place if you're looking for a good date night spot, where the food and service are both solid.

We had an interesting dining experience here! First of all, the waitress really emphasized that the pasta portions are very small, however they really are more than generous, so keep that in mind. We had dinner for 4 and got a bunch of things to share. We got an appetizer, 4 pasta dishes, and 3 sides and that was more than enough food. Some food was good and so was mediocre. My favorite was the pasta with pork and the sautéed mushroom side. Our waitress got several things mixed up, we were originally brought the wrong bottle of wine, charged for a completely other bottle of wine and then my credit card was charged for someone else's table. The were apologetic and offered some complimentary wine but overall a bit of a miss. Also, the patio is basically in the parking lot so not the best ambience, maybe they should decorate with bushes or other landscaping? For a place that was so well recommended, I thought it was just ok.

Came for drinks and snacks with friendsWonderful interior Had an awesome server Marriam M!She was attentive and helpful!Food was tasty.Fun time overall!

This was honestly the best cacio e pepe I have had. I normally am not impressed with that as a meal. The half chicken was also pretty good and came with a lot of stuff that I was quiet surprised about( definitely the most worth it on their menu). You can never go wrong with Burrata.The only complaint is that it was very hard to make alterations on the meals. Majority of the pastas have pig and were either cooked into the sauce or just hard to change. Essentially there were 2 pastas to choose from and I was slightly disappointed.