The Yummiest Seafood in Mesa

Olive & Ivy

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3231) • $$

"I planned my bestie's bachelorette in Scottsdale and dinner at Olive & Ivy was one of everyone's favorite meals of the trip! It was super easy to call and make a reservation for 10 girls on a Saturday night. It was nice that, unlike some other Scottsdale restaurants, there was no food & bev minimum to hit since our party was so large.We ordered a bunch of items to share, and loved all of them! This was a perfect order for us because we had minimal leftovers too. :)- 2 black truffle arancini- 2 crispy brussel sprouts- 2 beet salads- pesto chicken flatbread- white truffle prosciutto flatbread- 2 Japanese sweet potato- 2 rock shrimp tagliatelle- 2 sea scallopsMost of us also had two rounds of drinks as well and the final dinner price was suuuper reasonable, I believe around $65 per person! Would love to come back if i'm ever in Scottsdale!"

Harumi Sushi Bar - Downtown

★★★★★ 4.5 (2858) • $$

"I've been to Harumi a long time ago before they upgraded. It looks much nicer from before and I loved the interior! We arrived around 3:30ish on Saturday. My group and I were seated right away. My order: Matcha Martini $17 - different, but I liked it.Kurodai Tiradito $18 - light and refreshingYellowtail Trio $27 - sashimi, nigiri & half a rollUni Nigiri x2 $28 - fresh and deliciousMy portion alone was $115 with tip. A bit on the higher side but the quality was good. Also loved that they automatically give fresh wasabi here! My friends ordered an old-fashioned, 2 sake bombers, yellowtail trio, assorted sashimi, and tuna trio. Everyone liked their orders. Food was good, service was also good, place was bright and clean. I would go back again if Im in the area and had a whole day planned out there."

The Arrogant Butcher

★★★★☆ 4 (3285) • $$$

"My family and I dined at The Arrogant Butcher on Easter Sunday. We made a reservation for 2:15pm. The place was busy. We arrived a few minutes early and were seated right away.Our server greeted us shortly after and took our drink orders. I ordered a coffee and my guys stuck with water. We then ordered the following:Oysters $3.5 eachCrispy Brussels Sprouts $12Side of fries $7Pacific Sea Bass $32Asian Chopped Salad $13.5Steak and eggs (Easter special) $27The oysters and crispy brussels sprouts were great starters. For my entree, I went with the Pacific Sea Bass which was served with veggies and a lemon caper butter. The flavors were excellent and the entree also happens to be gluten-free! My family and I also shared the side of fries with truffle aioli. The fries had a nice crisp. My guys also enjoyed their entrees. Everyone left content, no complaints!"

Steak 44

★★★★★ 4.5 (2135) • $$$$

"Shout out to Joyce W. After seeing her review of Steak 44, which is the street they're located on in Phoenix. I had to make reservations since I was in town only for a few nights. Btw several of the family members here are founders of Mastro's empire who sold the chain to a private equity firm in 2007 and is now under the family of restaurants by Laundry's. I checked in and was seated immediately and was sat near the bar. It was on the loud side with the music, and the bar was at capacity. Ordered a bottle of cabernet, appetizer of crispy shrimp, and a complimentary warm dish of yummy bread. I went for the dry aged 22 oz rib eye, fresh branzino with lemon butter, asparagus, pan-fried wild mushrooms, and cream Brule corn. For dessert, we had the Ultimate warm vanilla caramel cake (aka - butter cake). The food and service were outstanding.Definitely suggest reservations, and they have sister restaurants in Del Mar and Beverly Hills named Steak 48 - due to Arizona is the 48th state of the U.S."

Dominick's Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1213) • $$$$

"If Arizona was giving away Michelin stars, they definitely deserve one.From the host welcome, to the level of service, the thoughtful timing and everything in between. Everything and everyone was amazingWe chose this place for a birthday, checked in for our resy and as we walked through the path there were multiple managers (?) section leaders (?) awaiting to welcome you in their home. We were sat down and almost immediately our server popped up and welcomed us for dinner, stated that specials for the night and asked us our bread preference. I had just finished reading Guidara's book and this place was the epitome of what he was talking aboutOur meal was perfect, from the timing of the apps to the temperature of food. They did not miss a beat not once. Even the mid towel service in preparation for dessert lightly scented with lavender, to the mid service table brush. I was in dinner service heaven. And to that this place will always have a place in my food core memoryThe beignet tree?! Imaginative and memorable! Plus it counts as my vegetable intake. The farewell was sad because I wanted to stay forever lol, but the whole team was so thoughful with boxing up our leftovers AND putting in disposable utensils because we were traveling. They had our little pick her choice of dessert from the menu and that was so sweet of them to do."

Bluewater Grill - Phoenix

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1301) • $$

"Came here on Easter Sunday and we had a wonderful time! To start off, the complimentary sourdough bread with butter was amazing. We even received some extra to take home! I had the pasta with shrimp and scallops and it was delicious. Others in our party had the chicken and salmon, they all devoured their food! We were also celebrating a birthday and were given complimentary dessert. I don't usually like creme brulee but theirs is top notch!! Overall, the service and food were amazing. The restaurant is clean and relaxing. We had a great family dinner."

Ocean 44

★★★★★ 4.5 (971) • $$$$

"Upscale restaurant and loved the experience. Took my wife there for her birthday night dinner. Overall I would recommend this place if expense is not a thing for you.Here are my takes:Food/Drinks: Everything tastes premium and upscale as the restaurant is. Serrver explained everything and was very welcoming. We tried 2 appetizers and entrees along with desserts which eventually were not billed and complementary on the house for the birthday night. Service: It was a very quick service from order to the table and loved it. Everyone is welcoming too. Ambiance: Great classy interior with multi-tier seating. Huge area and some unique shows of decor inside. Price: We ended up spending $300 for 2 adults and a kid here. It is upscale and so do the prices. It is not a place to go every day but for special occasions, these are some of the good options in the valley especially if you are into seafood.I would not go here every day but wouldn't mind being here on special occasions."

Elements

★★★★☆ 4.3 (888) • $$

"Tremendous Ambiance! Natural Elements of nature you can enjoy here at "Elements"restaurant: Earth, Water, Wind, Thunder, Flowers, Shadows, Light, Moon, Time, Force, and Ice...place that last one (ice) in a bucket and Force in a bottle of Bubbly! Cheers! *We were introduced to this marvelous place by our friends at the Scottsdale Cartier boutique and its been a favorite since. What's not to love when scenery, delicious magnificent food and great service come into play! Come play! The gorgeous entrance alone will mesmerize you with exquisite surrounding beauty.An absolute MUST is the delightful Sunday Brunch which will Force you to come back again and again. And don't forget to visit the bar area (I didn't forget) with unforgettable cocktails and mock-tails! Cheers! (Did I say that before?) Please feel free to drool at photo's with beautifully plated dishes and exceptional savor certain to satisfy your palate as accompaniment. *Reservations are not legally required but if you wish to assure seating, I'd make the call.*Patio seating (call wayyyy ahead) *Valet parking available (great attendants!)*Self parking also availableAs always, thank you for reading, Be well, enjoy life and stay safe."

China Chili

★★★★☆ 4 (937) • $$

"I really love this place! We went there for Mother's Day dinner tonight , my choice of course! We were lucky as they still had Peking Duck available ( I had forgotten to preorder). It was so delectable. The duck was moist, tender and perfectly seasoned. Nicely nestled in light and airy buns, topped with plum sauce and scallions. All for $49 and could easily feed 4 people. We however couldn't pass up also ordering our favorite orange chicken w/rice. So needless to say we left with enough left over for an excellent lunch for 2 tomorrow. Mother's Day extended play version! Thanks China Chili for another great meal."

Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (800)

"Loved this experience! Getting hit with the jazz guitar music walking in, the art on the wall, and the smell of the food was unique and memorable. I took a spot at the bar and was attended to quickly, even though the place was packed. I ordered the Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo (cup) and the Catfish Dinner. The gumbo was packed with flavor and had the perfect kick. The catfish was flaky and cooked perfectly. On a scale of 1 - 10, I'm totally gonna hit this place up again....there's lots on the menu I must try!"

Zinc Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.8 (942) • $$

"For September's International Supper Club UYE Zinc Bistro was the place that we picked. The day came for us to meet up, I had made reservations before arriving and was pleasantly surprised to know the table was ready before the time.After everyone was seated, we started off with drink orders, I went with a French 75, a champagne cocktail with empress indigo gin, fresh lemon, simple syrup and a Hennessy float, this was a nice cocktail, a good way to start the meal.I knew before I arrived that I wanted the Onion Soup, it was a traditional onion soup with bubbling six mount aged AOP gruyere cheese. I had been craving French onion soup and this hit the spot, the caramelized onions, the hearty savory broth the croutons covered in melted gruyere cheese, oh so dang good! Glad we gave Zinc a try and look forward to coming back!"

Rokerij

★★★★☆ 3.8 (939) • $$$

"Went back to Rokerij last night. I know I said I wouldn't come back, but I just had to see if they can rebound from their Covid hangover. I do think that things have really improved. We ate at the upstairs bar because Holly is usually there and she is always great. We had cocktails and HH apps. All were very good and the pricing is surprisingly good value in 2024."

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Gilbert

★★★★☆ 4 (821) • $$$

"We go to the Keg everytime we come to town and it never disappoints! Steaks are always great and we love the bread. Always pleasant servers and great atmosphere!"

Pizza A Metro

★★★★★ 4.6 (614) • $$

"OMG! My nephew and his girlfriend took me to this restaurant for my birthday. My first choice restaurant was completely booked and i honestly was bummed and wasn't looking forward to having to go to another spot.This place is located in a little plaza. It is super quaint and small. Our server was friendly and attentive. We received complimentary bread with this amazing tomato dip. We ordered calamari as our appetizer. Tasty!For my main course, I had Shrimp Scampi with Angel hair pasta paired with a glass of Moscato (my favorite sweet wine). Meal was delicious and a generous portion size. My nephew ordered the chicken parm and his girlfriend had the bolognese. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Everything I ate here was bursting with flavor!"

Baci Italian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4 (766) • $$

"I've been wanting to visit Baci Italian Bistro for some time now. As a native from Chicago, I've been spoiled by the culinary scene in one of the best cities in the country known for their gastronomy. Last week I had the pleasure to visit Baci and man it brought me back to the quality and service of some of my favorite Italian restaurants back home!We started off with the Bruschetta and the Fried Calamari. I am still buzzing over that Bruschetta! The way those flavors marinated on top of that warm baguette blew me away. For our entrees my wife ordered the special which had Chicken, Linguine and this amazing white sauce. I ordered the Chicken Limone and I really enjoyed it. It was very lemon-y so if you aren't a big fan of strong lemon flavors then I would say to steer clear of this dish. For the kids we got Chicken Alfredo (what I call the basic white girl dish) and Mozzarella Sticks. These were also excellent.I will just say that the left overs the following evening were just as good! Also, I cant say enough about the service and the ambience of the restaurant. Our server Diana was very knowledgeable on the daily specials and gave us very good feedback on the questions we had. Therefore, in the famous words of Julian Potter in My Best Friends Wedding - "I am writing it up as... inventive and confident".Honestly, if you haven't yet, go check out Baci Italian Bistro. Amazing food, classy environment and phenomenal service with a friendly wait staff."

Great Wall Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.6 (848)

"First time at Great Wall and it was It was good.This was my first dim sum experience and first time dining at Great Wall and I absolutely loved it. The parking lot was busy, the restaurant was packed, but it was well worth the wait. On this visitvwe shared, Crab Puffs, Noodles Chow Fun, 2 Dim Sum Dishes, Peking Pork Chops, Rice, Walnut Shrimp, and Dumplings, Every single dish was authentic, fresh, well prepared, and delicious. Reminded me of the restaurants back home in New York. If you are seeking a wonderful Cantonese dim sum meal this is your stop, you won't be disappointed. The food is delicious, the service is great, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the prices are reasonable."

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (671) • $$

"I've been to Firebirds before. As I pulled into the parking lot it was packed. It was definitely Happy Hour.I had a $10 off coupon and ordered there $39.95 three course menu.I ordered a Cesar salad (delish) and had the grilled sirloin with Parmesan mashed potatoes.I was stuffed and took my creme brulee cheesecake dessert home.All very good.My server Mason B. Was great.A very enjoyable meal"

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Tempe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (639) • $$$

"I don't think I have ever had a bad meal at The Keg. The food and service are always on point."

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Chandler

★★★★☆ 3.9 (623) • $$$

"I have mixed emotions about my dining experience. We went on a Tuesday evening without a reservation and were immediately seated. The waitress promptly took our drink order. We knew what we were going to have so we placed it with her when she came back. They brought out complimentary bread and butter that was so warm and mouthwatering. Started with iceburg salad which I don't typically have as there is no nutritional value in ice burg lettuce. Also, I didn't realize that there was bacon on it, which I know for all you bacon lovers ....YUCK. I just scrapped it off (my bad for not reading) and off I went to eating. Ordered a shrimp and salmon dinner. I truly appreciated the artistry of the kitchen. The shrimp was the best I have had in ages. It had my senses singing!! The only reason it's not five stars is the service. For one, it was slow, and it was not crowded. We had to ask for a refill of our tea and water. Secondly, she asked if we wanted dessert and when we said we did, failed to bring us the dessert menu. I ended up getting up and going to the front to get one since she was nowhere to be found. With that said, we ordered the crème Brulé and the cheesecake. The cheesecake was so huge I ended up taking more than half home. All in all the food made up for the service."

Cafe de Bangkok - Gilbert

★★★★★ 4.6 (441) • $$

"My husband and I both had Cafe de Bangkok bookmarked for quite some time and finally got the opportunity to stop by for dinner. We had gone in the late afternoon, around 4:30pm on a Saturday. As expected, they weren't very busy but had more people comeing in as it grew closer to 5pm.Our sever made some recommendations from their menu; we went with the Yellow Curry with chicken (mild / medium), Guay Teaw Nam Tok (hot), and roti bread. The curry was nice and thick with a good amount to chicken and potatoes, it also had really good flavor. I typically don't like much spice but agreed with the recommended mild/medium spice level as it added a nice kick. My husband really enjoyed the noodle soup. It had a nice broth that had a good balance of spiciness and tartness, it came with a nice filling amount of noodles and pork/meatballs.Overall, we were very satisfied with our food. Their menu consists of a lot of the traditional items you'd expect to see at a Thai restaurant but they have some that I've never heard of before as well. I'm looking forward to returning to dine here again!"

DC Steak House

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (830) • $$$

"Years ago this was downtown Chandler's answer to an upscale steakhouse.In 2010, a Wisconsin native opened up DC Steakhouse in the historic square area. They became popular and did well. Years later, they moved to a swanky, modern spot around the corner complete with an enlarged outdoor patio and deluxe fire feature. Food: 2 starsEven though I love the physical improvements, my two stars are for the taste and value of the food. With many quality steakhouses around, the taste of my Mother's Day rib eye here lacked the rich and savory flavors that one expects from high end steakhouse. Their salad dressing was delicious but the "loaded potato" fell flat. The chocolate layer cake was also below average.Service: 5 starsOur server, Paige provided courteous and attentive service during our 90 min stay.Ambiance: 4 starsAn elegant white table cloth but comfortable fine dining setting.We had a nice experience but they need to improve their cuisine to the high standards set by fellow restaurants in the area to justify their upscale prices. *Note-A discount option is offered on the bill when paying with cash as opposed to non-cash."

La Locanda

★★★★☆ 4.3 (483) • $$$

"A large group of us met up for dinner here....included 3 kiddos and 7 adults. We got the back room which was excellent, the kiddos were able to just be free and loud.The team was great there, very attentive to us, patiently taking our orders through giggles and laughter from the kids and honoring our special requests.We definitely will be back and recommend to families! we had a great time"

Pescado Borracho

★★★★☆ 4.1 (531) • $$

"We came here because I had to drop off my car at a dealership close by.What an amazing experience, this place was awesome. The wait staff was great, the food was better. I felt like it took a long time to bring out our appetizer but at least the dinners didn't come out at the same time. So I was pleased.We will definitely be back!"

Thai Delight

★★★★☆ 4.2 (503) • $$

"Stopped in here on a recent Monday after working up an appetite at nearby Pickleball Kingdom with my daughter...We had a delightful meal despite the restaurant being a little slow (and likely short staffed).We loved the fresh spring rolls with shrimp and also enjoyed edamame, pad see eu, and spicy eggplant.Serving portions are large, food is super tasty, prices are reasonable. We had leftovers for days!We will be back!"

Bourbon Steak

★★★★☆ 3.8 (611) • $$$$

"Christmas dinner was amazing here at Bourbon steak. I ordered the ribeye it was delicious just to say the least. All of the sides were great that we ordered. The cocktails were very good our servant Keaton was amazing and with the extra bio for every little detailed items that we asked for, it is located right in the lobby of the princess hotel so all the festive lights and groundwork and everything was really beautiful. I am absolutely going back to this restaurant on a regular basis because everything was excellent. The servers everybody was wonderful, very friendly, and very helpful.Location 5/5Food 5/5Food Quality 5/5Service 5/5Parking 5/5Atmosphere 5/5Management 5/5"

GOGI

★★★★☆ 3.9 (569) • $$

"During the 2020 pandemic, we ordered from Gogi. A lot. We ordered takeout today and remembered how good this place is!Portions are HUGE and the ban chan selection is really good. I ordered the beef dinner bento which came with a side of rice and everything was great!I do wish the side of rice was a little larger but making rice at home is easy. Definitely a great spot for korean food!"

SoCal Fish Taco Company

★★★★☆ 3.8 (587)

"Best fish tacos and calamari fries! It's been a family favorite. Everyone that comes in town to stay with us always request to go back to this restaurant you can't go wrong with a double order of calamari, fries and cod tacos with french fries extra crispy. The aïoli that comes with the calamari fries is to die for."

Baja Joe's Mexican Cantina

★★★★☆ 3.7 (596) • $$

"Went with a party of nine family members. There was a pretty long wait between ordering and serving, then the wait staff brought the whole order at once. Grandkid's nachos were cold, as was my chile (more like chilly) rellano plate. Only the seafood plates came out hot. I guess they were the last to be ready. Also, some complimentary chips while we waited would have been nice."

Las Glorias Grill Mexican Food

★★★★☆ 4.3 (430) • $$

"If someone was visiting from out of town and asked me where they should go for authentic Mexican, I'd point them to Las Glorias. Atmosphere was quiet and homey, service was sweet and fast, and the food is where it's at. They brought out complimentary salsa and beans at first. I ordered the carne asada combo, and what a deal. A variety of food on one plate for under $20. The steak was so rich, the tortillas were fresh and warm, and the cheese was sizzling. I was really pleasantly surprised!"

Kungfu Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (466) • $$

"A nice traditional Chinese restaurant in the heart of Tempe. They have many traditional dishes that are non-american Chinese food. They have those as well. Everything is cooked to order. Staff is on point and knowledgeable on all of their food. Large selection of items at a decent price with large portions. Definitely come and check it out if you want more than just American style Chinese"

The Americano Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (441) • $$$

"The Americano is pretty swanky and sexy. It feels like a restaurant in Chelsea, NY. Their private rooms seem great for taking your clients out for a meal and there is so much space that it seems you don't even need a reservation. For food, we got the burrata to start, which was very good. It comes with some deli ham, which I didn't enjoy. It was so tough and too salty for me. For entrees, I got the ravioli, which was outstanding in taste, but so small in portion that I was still hungry unfortunately. My husband got the half-chicken, which was meh. It didn't fill him up, either. They don't even bring bread so we had nothing to fill us up. For the price point, I wish the portion was reasonable. Dessert time, we ordered the carrot cake, which comes with saffron gelato. Even though it's about three bites, it was probably the best thing we got. The gelato was delicious."

Toro Scottsdale

★★★★☆ 4.1 (419) • $$$

"5/5 food. Cocktail menu was better pre- renovation. The MAIN problem now is that they're bumping bass-heavy jungle jams trying to imitate Toca Madeira. Yeah fine do that Friday nights, but on half-empty Sunday evening, cool the aggressively thumpy music please!"

Phoenix Palace

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (607) • $$

"I'm surprised I nverr reviewed this place. I've been coming here for years.. This is my go to dim sum place. Best to come before lunch time during the weekend. It does get pretty busy. Not a cheap place to eat but that also depends on what you order. Just know bigger the plate more expensive . I've had other dim sum place in the valley but this is the one place I always come back to. Pretty good selections of dishes also.$74 bux before tip. Ouch"

Mekong Palace

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (530) • $$

"Mekong Palace is an absolute gem when it comes to dim sum dining! Every visit feels like a culinary journey through the heart of authentic flavors. The steam BBQ pork buns are a delightful combination of soft, pillowy dough and savory, tender pork filling that leaves you craving for more (my favorite tbh). The sticky rice is perfectly seasoned and wrapped in fragrant lotus leaves, offering a comforting taste of tradition with every bite (a must have). The sesame balls are a crunchy, sweet sensation, bursting with flavor as you take your first bite. And let's not forget the shrimp hagow - plump, succulent shrimp encased in translucent, delicate wrappers, a true testament to the chef's mastery of dim sum artistry. With impeccable service and an inviting ambiance, Mekong Palace is undoubtedly a five-star destination for dim sum enthusiasts!Their dim sum experience goes beyond expectation with a wide array of options to choose from, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. From traditional favorites to innovative creations, there's something delightful for everyone to savor and enjoy."

Sushi Brokers Arcadia

★★★★☆ 3.7 (433) • $$

"Great atmosphere. The staff was very attentive. The food was amazing! I'm addicted to the volcano chicken. Try it! I enjoyed sitting at the bar and making ning small talk with the sushi chef...so friendly."