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The Rosso Room Presentation Set Up - Fat Ox, Scottsdale, AZ
Lounge - Fat Ox, Scottsdale, AZ
Fireplace Room Semi Private - Fat Ox, Scottsdale, AZ
Newly Re-modeled Front Patio - Fat Ox, Scottsdale, AZ
Rosso Room - Fat Ox, Scottsdale, AZ

Fat Ox

4.6
4.6
3083 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
Inspired by the rich culinary history of the Bue Grasso (fat ox) Festival of Carrù Italy, Fat Ox serves modern interpretations of traditional Italian dishes from acclaimed local Chef /owner Matt Carter.

The sleek 7,000 sq/ft restaurant features hand made pastas crafted in house daily, slow-roasted meats and seafood, an international wine list and a full craft cocktail bar to make for a truly special experience.

The newly renovated front patio and our beautiful courtyard patio are the perfect place to enjoy the fall weather.

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 67 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 307-6900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matt Carter
  • Private party facilities
    Fat Ox boasts both private- and semi-private, as well as indoor and outdoor options for hosting your special events. Behind a beautiful sliding wooden doors imported from Italy, our Rosso Room provides a private space for up to 50 seated guests, with an outdoor patio that is perfect for a standing or seated cocktail reception and/or seating for an additional 50 guests. The Fireplace room can seat up to 40 guests with a curtain providing visual separation from the restaurant for a semi-private event. Our chefs can craft a tasting, choice of or family-style menu from our award-wining Modern Italian cuisine that will wow your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Tamara Thomson: (866) 944-1909
  • Neighborhood
    Central Scottsdale
  • Cross street
    Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Dr in Scottsdale
  • Parking details
    There is ample parking in front of the building with convenient access off both Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Drive.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Aperitivo Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Cheers to the happiest hour of the day. Aperitivo Hour starts at 4pm and goes till 6pm in the bar only! Come join us daily for specials on libations and bites.

What 3,083 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

3,083 Reviews
  1. MelissaF

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    We were excited to try this place out. Checking in with our reservation, the hostess was less than pleasant. She announced that we were marked as a no show even though we arrived 5 minutes prior to our reservation time. When I provided proof, no apology was given. She simply stated she would seat us anyway. She seemed annoyed that we were there. The food was descent but for the price I expect more from the wait staff. I asked for a mocktail or non alcoholic drink. I was not provided with any options and when the drink arrived I could not drink it because it was not my taste. We were there to celebrate a birthday and while there was a complimentary birthday desert I was not given any desert options. I had to track down a busser to request my waitress so I could order. Overall, the food was descent, the salad was delicious but the lack of service does not justify the price. I'm glad to have gone but there are better options to spend your money.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Wonderful staff. One of my favorite places!

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  3. Thomas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    Slow service, took a long time to get drinks also. Food was not great for the price.

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  4. JudyL

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are part-time in Scottsdale and Fat Ox is among our favorite of the many good restaurants in the Phoenix area. Fat Ox never disappoints.

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  5. DerekH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! I couldn’t help but enjoy the food and service! Everyone was knowledgeable and helpful. Food was amazing!

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  6. BridjetteS

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our date night! It was excellent service, great food, nice but not stuffy and the cocktails were a highlight!

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  7. MyriaK

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    First time here. The food was just okay, especially for the price. There are much better options in Scottsdale. We will not be back. The service was excellent though.

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  8. IngridB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional experience, service was top notch, food was incredible. Highly recommend

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  9. DenaR

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The pasta was unique and delicious. The main dishes were ok. Nice wine selection. Service was impeccable. Beat server we had anywhere for the weekend!

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  10. Amber

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Mediocre food experience. 45 minute wait between pasta and main course, with no acknowledgment by service team. Meatballs and focaccia clearly several days old. Tartare looked like chopped hamburger meat with endive thrown on the plate. Pasta was not al dente, it was simply not cooked. Not what we expected. They were clearly busy and we have had good meals here, but this was not one of them.

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  11. KathlyneB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a great meal at Fat Ox. We shared antipasti, primi, secondi, and dolci. Nice meal. Low lighting, and a little loud. Overall a nice experience.

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  12. KevinB

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Overall the food was amazing and the service was great. The biggest detractor was the loud weirdly uptempo music. It didn't fit with this upscale of a place!

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  13. TeriS

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Cocktails were awesome! Food was very good, but dining area was a little dark for us. Next time we will sit at the bar or in the bar area which very vibrant.

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  14. LEK57

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Loved the restaurant. Food was absolutely delicious!! Service great. Only disappointments were the lighting is very low, and the text on the menu was small so hard to read, and the patrons were a bit noisy, but, hey, can’t keep people from talking and enjoying themselves!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Antonia was incredible! I sent a message through Open Table to see if we could move up the reservation to an earlier time. She responded right away and made it happen! We had an amazing date ♥️

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience overall. Great food, great vibe, good people! Will definitely be returning again in the near future!

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  17. JadaH

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was okay- our favorite spot remains another restaurant (3 Scallops for $42) and 3 medium shrimp for $22 does not seem like value . I get it’s about the chef and the experience but this didn’t feel amazing for $140. We spend $140-$200 and feel generally satisfied we left feel blah - wait staff very attentive, atmosphere good, drinks good but the food might not be worth it? Will try again to be sure. Cannot recommend it yet

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  18. Everett

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I went for date night, we had an excellent meal! No issues with any of the food or service.

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  19. chris

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    all items were excellent except the highest priced one, the 20 oz ribeye. we asked for it medium and it came out rare. not even the suggested medium rare but almost blood red. they took it back and just heated it to medium which made this very expensive cut of meat dry and chewy. by this time, all the excellent salads, appetizers and pastas had been forgotten and the bad experience with a ruined piece of ribeye prevailed. even the two free desserts for our birthday were not enough to offset our disappointment.

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  20. MBGeiger

    Vancouver

    22 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    Food was fine. Server was very nice. The room we were in was LOUD. We were trying to have a discussion but it was hard to hear each other. The table next to us had two very active children and two parents who were very obsessed with their phones. It was unpleasant to have these kids running around and the Dad would occasionally get up and slide over to the other side of his table and in doing that - his rear end was practically in my face. There are quieter spots in the restaurant but we were apparently not going to be seated in one of them. Not a great experience. No interest in ever going back.

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  21. SavannahLocal

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    New waiter, service was a little slow. Food was excellent, menu was a bit limited. “Energetic” is a great way to describe the noise level…

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  22. JMB2023

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience4
    Everything was great except the hostess interaction was really off putting.

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  23. AliC

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Fat Ox multiple times and have always had the best experience! Whether it was date night, business dinner, celebration or even just dining at the bar, we have had the best time every time! The service is always sensational, the food OMG divine!, the ambience is always great too.

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  24. foodie

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent, every dish that my husband and I order was cooked to perfection. The wait staff was excellent and very knowledgeable.

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  25. Foodie

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Slow service. Pistachio ice cream took 30 min and when brought to the table it was melted. Waitress said that it would take more time to get it off the bill. By that time we just wanted to leave the place. Not worth the money

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  26. rogerw

    Las Vegas

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable evening. We sat outside and had an excellent time!

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  27. NYCmeatlover

    New York Area

    49 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience1
    We had a great waitress and the food was amazing but our table was next to kitchen where manager and wait staff congregates. We got to hear more than I would prefer to hear of wait staff and manger conversations. It was extremely unprofessional at times but even if you ignored it was so loud you couldn’t ignore their conversation. I was a bit shocked. Would I go back? Yes but reserve a table away from kitchen. I was a bit shocked that this was the table we got with a reservation. I would reserve for walk-ins

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  28. Barb

    Chicago

    101 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    My birthday dinner, a success! Fat Ox does not disappoint! Delicious start with warm, focaccia bread, Calabrian butter, and goat cheese herb spread. Yum! Cesar Salad for the table- beautiful greens and light dressing. Fantastic. Pastas to share- Tortelloni, filled with squash, leeks, goat cheese, so flavorful! Caico Di peppi, excellent! Split a filet with red wine reduction sauce- so delicious! Complimentary Tiramisu for my bday, very good! Our server Cindy was top notch!! Excellent night out!

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  29. Anonymous

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience4
    The restaurant has a really cool vibe and an inviting curb appeal. The food was not bad BUT don't go if you are hungry. An order of tortellini is 3 pieces (thats right, 3). An individual caesar salad was a joke and frankly so were the other dishes. Expect to pay a lot and leave hungry.

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  30. RaeS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was incredible! Can’t wait to come back again.

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  31. Justinandmeg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our experience was lovely. All the plates were well crafted and used fresh ingredients. Only complaint was the dimmed lighting and loud environment. We'd be back again!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our go-to places and always have the best experience.

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  33. BigRob

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Upon initial arrival, greeted by the hostess. They greeted by asking if any help was needed. I walked up to the bar, which was bustling. Great drink selections, with some signature cocktails only available here. Had a great bartender and staff. Filled water and always checked in on satisfaction. Dinner: The reservation was ready, and we sat at a table. It was a little loud in the room, but I could carry on a conversation without raising my voice. Great food selection of appetizers, prima, and second courses. Great food, I ordered the organic chicken and fish. The sides were done perfectly with great flavors. Dessert was not had this evening, but nice offerings. Exceptional service, food, and drinks. Great location, a little loud but a very nice bustling location. I would highly recommend

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  34. HeatherW

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a business dinner. Classy, great drinks, great food and awesome service. Noise level was perfect! Could actually hear my colleagues speaking without them having to yell like most places. Highly recommend

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  35. ErinS

    Phoenix

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A beautiful ambience coupled us with fantastic food and exceptional service! Well done!

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  36. AshleyE

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    We have been to the restaurant at least a dozen times. Because we arrived with children (11 and 13) we were given the worst table next to the kitchen. One servers’ perfume was over powering every time they walked by. Even after giving the bin number the wrong bottle of wine arrived. When we got our main entrees we had no utensils for about 5 minutes. Then I had to flag someone down to get a steak knife to cut the steak. The “truffle” pasta had no trace of a truffle flavor. It was so loud it was hard to make conversation. In the past we have enjoyed the restaurant. Our 18 anniversary dinner was less than stellar.

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  37. sherryw

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was good excellent! One of my favorite restaurants.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistent Delicious and great bartenders - keep the fave pastas on menu !!

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  39. GaleH

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, great service, knowledgeable bartender.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was spectacular.  a more modern and loud environment, we loved it, but may be hard for sam to hear. Great for a romantic dinner. Awesome convenient location.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Fat Ox is rated 4.6 stars by 3083 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 67 times today
Google Map for Fat Ox

6316 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253-5417

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Dr in Scottsdale
  • Neighborhood
    Central Scottsdale
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    There is ample parking in front of the building with convenient access off both Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Drive.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Carter
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (480) 307-6900
  • Private party facilities
    Fat Ox boasts both private- and semi-private, as well as indoor and outdoor options for hosting your special events. Behind a beautiful sliding wooden doors imported from Italy, our Rosso Room provides a private space for up to 50 seated guests, with an outdoor patio that is perfect for a standing or seated cocktail reception and/or seating for an additional 50 guests. The Fireplace room can seat up to 40 guests with a curtain providing visual separation from the restaurant for a semi-private event. Our chefs can craft a tasting, choice of or family-style menu from our award-wining Modern Italian cuisine that will wow your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Tamara Thomson: (866) 944-1909
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