Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails

We went for the pop up Christmas experience and it was not as magical as the news release and website would lead you to believe. No seats, to get service you have to go to the bar and still wait, the drinks were okay. When we arrived there was a sign that said to wait there and we did for at least 7 minutes without being recognized and we walked in to ask, and at that point the guy said to just walk in.

Always great coming here,

Restaurant had a holiday party going on that had super loud music. Booked a reservation and sat inside a dark empty room that had a black curtain up so you couldn’t see the bar but, could hear the super loud music. Too loud. We asked to sit outside and we did but, the place was dead. Server was great but, food was very salty and so so.

This was my first time at the Blue Hound. Though a little spendy, it was nice and the food was good. The Christmas activities made the experience a little uncomfortable because it was so loud, we had trouble hearing each other in conversation. If I am to spend money on a nice dinner, I would appreciate the atmosphere accordingly. The service was good.

Great for a special occasion: food was delicious & portions were just right (not too big). Drink menu was unique & a definite if you like to try new things.

Food was nothing special, service was poor due to being understaffed.

We went to Blue Hound before a show, probably along with everyone else there. 5:30 and the place was packed. Service was a little slow for that reason, but it didn't matter. The food was great and we were out with plenty of time to spare.

THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I CAN RECALL BEING IN A RESTAURANT WHERE EVERYONE LOVED THEIR MEAL. There were four of us. Two had Salmon, one had the flank steak, and I had the pork shank. We all raved about the food.

The wine list is not extensive, but our bottle of wine was very reasonable priced. Great value for everything.

Food was very good & the service was great!

Cocktails were great, food and service okay. Husband really liked the salmon. I had the flat iron steak (ordered medium rare) and unfortunately it was tough. Our waiter was very personable but was so busy that between each course we were sitting there waiting and waiting. When he came to take our dinner plates, he asked how dinner was as he took them away, left and didn't come back for 15 minutes. We had to flag him down to ask if they served dessert. He said yes and would get us a menu. Ten minutes later, we finally had a dessert menu. When we ordered the dessert, we gave him our credit card to run because we weren't sure how long it would take to bring a bill after the dessert finally got there. We were enjoying our conversation and weren't in a hurry so we weren't upset, just disappointed.

The Food and Beverage Manager Shante is amazing and made our weekend amazing:)

Enjoyable meal before a concert. Great cocktail menu. Would dine here again.

Always a great time at Blue Hound! We had dinner there two different nights while staying at the Palomar - Both were great and our servers were amazing!

Food was not good like used to be it was not the same at all, my shank pork was over cooked not much flavor and so small piece, nothing like before, Ill not go back again, the waitress service was excellent

The food was just okay but was very expensive. The waitress refused to move us away from the door even though it was blowing cold wind on us because she didnt know if other tables were taken, there were like 15 tables wide open

Finding a restaurant to fulfill finicky family requirements for Thanksgiving brought us here, outstanding food and service will definitely bring us back! Our meal was perfectly proportioned and incredibly flavorful. The drink selection has something for everyone, and our waiter (the muralist) even managed to garner smiles from our Dad, which is no small feat. Excellent people watching and an eclectic clientele rounded out the experience. Highly recommended!

An amazing chef prepared meal in a modern setting with excellent service and a low key vibe. Great place for a foodie with a slick atmosphere. We had Thanksgiving dinner with a nice menu and several options. The meat and cheese appetizer board was great, with smoky prosciutto and pickled vege's such as radishes and green beans for a different twist. The raw, shaved brussel sprouts salad and avocado salad were superb. The turkey dinner was exceptional - very moist and flavorful turkey breast over dark meat turkey confit - unctuous! One person in our group didn't want turkey and ordered the filet with demi glace and mushrooms over mashed potatoes that was cooked rare and to perfection - very delicious. One piece of chocolate ganache cake was shared 3 ways and was amazing. Blue Hound is a must visit gourmet restaurant in downtown Phoenix.

Female server seemed a bit grumpy and unfriendly. I don’t remember her smiling even once. Food was good and place was pretty quiet on Thanksgiving eve.

Food is overpriced and service was horrible. Kale salad is made up of 10% kale and 90% mixed greens.

Was seated in bar and asked to be moved to dining room. Was told they did not have tables there as they were expecting large parties. Saw hostess take 2 people into the back room after they had told us they were not seating that area...irritating.
Food was good - Bar was extremely loud - service ok...

If you can deal with the noise, this is a 5 star restaurant in downtown Phoenix. The setting is contemporary and hip. The location is convenient to multiple entertainment venues. Service is prompt, polite and helpful. But the food is the star!! It’s fresh, local, very creative and super delicious. So we’ve learned to deal with a very noisy restaurant.... we’ve been there multiple times and will be back.

Dropped in for a drink and dinner prior to a show at The Orpheum - glad we made a reservation because there were no seats if we didn't. The service was excellent throughout the meal and the food and cocktails were exceptional. First time visit and we will be back - highly recommend it!

Food, cocktails and service was delightful! Great salmon and shrimp and grits!

Every dish we 3 had was excellent. Best homemade pasta ever tasted for one thing.

Food was so good!

We met four of our Baby-Boomer friends for dinner prior to the Arizona Speakers Series lecture at Comerica venue in downtown Phoenix. Although OpenTable doesn't actually measure the level of comfort w/sound, the sound, initially was unbearable and made ordinary conversation difficult. It was a bit better as the night wore on. The sound levels are an impediment to an enjoyable dining experience. This is not just a Blue Hound issue - it is pervasive and just bad restaurant ambience. On the plus note our service and cocktails and the food itself, along w/a great location in the downtown made us feel like we were in a major metro area, which, hey, we are. So thanks for all the good stuff Blue Hound, but pay attention - all that loud, unbearable music is a not fun. I don't know who enjoys the loud music, I'm thinking it's Mario Batali who originated it for NYC - so please let's be casual Phoenix and bring it down a notch so we can actually connect w/each other during dinner in your great restaurant.

We had a nice time. The food was very good the service excellent. The drinks are overpriced and too sweet.

We love this restaurant and the food was, as usual, excellent. Service was less than in past visits, perhaps because not enough waiters were assigned to our area.

Everything great as always
Our server, Gemma, was a gem.

A little too noisy for a business dinner. Food was great!

food ok, to nosily, Need Canadian Club and Southern Comfort.

Amazing steak and friendly service

Amazing salmon. Great chocolate bar desert. Had good waiters. Really liked my experience eating here.

The food was awesome! Nice bar with lots of quality options. Good downtown location. Reasonably quiet; I was there for a business meeting and didn't have any trouble communicating, but didn't feel like my conversation was audible to everyone around me.

Great seating when no events are happening. Patio rocks for ambiance. Expensive for cocktails. Not cheap for food.

They put us in the bar, very noisy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a fun place. It is attached to the Kimpton hotel and across from Talking Stick Arena. Great cocktails and the service was so nice. Food is very tasty and nicely presented. Shrimp with Grits was yummy.

I loved this place! I came here for a low key birthday dinner and had a great time. The cocktails were perfect, the food is delicious, and our waitress was wonderful.

My second time patronizing this establishment. The food and atmosphere is always great! Selected food from the Bar Menu this time and the Burger and Parmesan fries were delicious. I will continue to frequent this fine dining restaurant.

The food was very good with a great variety for many different tastes.

The cocktail menu is the most extensive list I’ve ever seen!! With so many choices it was hard to pick just one, so of course we ordered several!! The meal was fantastic!! I highly recommend the roasted chicken & Salmon and you have to start off with the cornbread Mandeleines!!