The Phoenician Tavern, located at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, is anything but your typical resort dining destination. Perched above the Golf Clubhouse, the restaurant offers a casual and lively atmosphere with stunning views of the emerald-green golf course. The perfect spot to grab a midday bite — whether it’s following a morning of networking on the Phil Smith-designed 18-hole course or a lunchtime reprieve to recharge with co-workers.
Cozy up to the bar and catch a game on one of the many flatscreens or have a working lunch in the open and airy dining room, which has plenty of seating for groups of all sizes. For al fresco dining, a large patio offers more of those amazing golf course views.
Savor polished pub grub while enjoying a local beer, or sip on a signature craft cocktail from the extensive drink menu. Offering lunch and dinner daily, The Phoenician Tavern serves a menu that has something for every taste. Must-have shareable appetizers include Pull Apart Pretzels with cheddar mustard and spicy ale dip or Charred Brussels Sprouts with sweet honey soy and toasted sesame.
A wide variety of entrée choices ranges from inventive sandwiches and burgers, farm-fresh salads, irresistible pastas, to grilled meat, seafood and chicken items. For a light lunch, try the AZ Cobb Salad with romaine, avocado, blistered corn, black beans, hard-cooked egg, cotija cheese, tortilla strips and guajillo dressing. Standout handheld choices include an Asian twist on a classic chicken sandwich, the Tokyo Crispy Chicken Sandwich, topped with furikake slaw, soy glaze, ginger pickles and sriracha aioli on a brioche bun, or a bacon lover’s dream, the Triple Bacon Burger, which features a burger patty studded with bacon pieces, cooked to perfection and then topped with bacon onion jam, smoked bacon slices, whiskey BBQ sauce and melted gouda.
For a hearty appetite, indulge in the 14-ounce Split Bone Ribeye Steak, served with herb whipped mashed potatoes, broccolini and cherry demi. At The Phoenician Tavern, every day is Friday; Ale Battered Icelandic Cod, with salt and vinegar fries, appears on the menu daily.
A meal would not be complete without one of The Phoenician Tavern’s signature housemade shakes — with many flavors available in an adult version. Don’t skip the Banana Split Milkshake, or try one of the rotating, seasonal selections.
For the ultimate ease in midday dining, The Phoenician Tavern offers complimentary parking just adjacent to the restaurant, making it a convenient, regular go-to spot.
The Phoenician Tavern
6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale
(480) 423-2445
‘Nashville Hot’ Fried Chicken Bites
Fried chicken bites with buttermilk ranch and garlic dill pickle
$17
Kobe Beef Sliders
Three burgers with Thousand Island relish and American cheese
$27
Seared Salmon
Salmon served with snap peas, habanero pickled pearl onion and lemon basil butter
$28
Did You Know: Every Friday and Saturday, from 8 to 10 p.m., the restaurant hosts dueling pianos, an energetic live music entertainment experience. Two musicians simultaneously perform popular song requests, while the audience is encouraged to join in the fun.
