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Fat Ox

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$50 and over
Italian
6316 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253-5417

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Lively
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.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Matt Carter

From the OpenTable editors: Award-winning chef Matt Carter of The Mission digs into rustic Italian cuisine at the deeply satisfying Fat Ox. The modern dining room spans a hefty 7,000 square feet, kitted out in saddle leather and dark woods. Feast on fresh pasta and roasted meats, including a 25-layer lasagna and 40-ounce porterhouse. The family-style menu is fun for a crew, rolling out four courses from antipasti to dolce.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    fat OX hosts both private- and semi-private, as well as indoor and outdoor options for hosting your special events.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Summer of Pasta (Sunday to Thursday only)

    $75.00 per person

    Jun 18, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025
    Chef's 4 course Summer of Pasta choice of menu. $75 per person plus tax. Sunday to Thursday in the dining room only. Parties of 1 to 7 guests only. Antipasti choose from Burrata DOP, Ox Caesar or Nduja Panino Pasta Chef is sending three of our greatest hits for the table to share! Secondi Piatti Choose from Ora King Salmon, Brick Grilled Half Chicken or 8oz Prime Ox Cut Steak Dolce Seasonal Sorbetto
    Summer of Pasta (Sunday to Thursday only) Photo
  • Ox Family Style Menu

    $115.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For all parties of 8 to 14 we require the Ox Family Style menu. $115 per person plus tax and gratuity. Each item below is served family style for the table. Antipasti Affettati Misti Ox Caesar Salad Primi Piatti Gigli Radiatori Alla Buttera Veal Meatballs Secondi Piatti Bone in Ribeye Brick Grilled Chicken New Bedford Scallops Calabrian Roasted Cauliflower Roasted Brussels Sprouts Giusto's Polenta Dolci Chef's selection assorted desserts Allergies can be accommodated.
    Ox Family Style Menu Photo

Private dining

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 3,836 people are saying

Fat Ox reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fat Ox offers a "unique menu" and "excellent service" in a "vibrant atmosphere." Diners rave about their "outstanding pasta," "creative cocktails," and "delicious appetizers." While some note occasional service hiccups and small portions, overall, guests appreciate the "attentive staff" and "memorable dining experiences." Highly recommended for special occasions.
3,836 Reviews
  1. Steve VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a lovely meal. Not our first visit but we sat at a high top in the bar which was more noisy than we had expected. Prior visits in the dining room were not as loud. The food was wonderful as was the service

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  2. Kimberly VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow. For the price of food, small portion. While the portions were small, the food was good

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  3. Mallory

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I would have totally giving this restaurant 5 stars across all boards, but the Tiramisu is getting to me. Especially since I came specifically for that. I got the dessert, and was so disappointed . There were maybe 2 or 3 lady fingers in it, and they were not soaked in coffee or espresso, and the layers just tasted like cream cheese and frosting. Literally nothing tasted like coffee. The service was good, but at the end the waiter had too many tables and stopped checking on us so it became bad. I ordered a second drink and he forgot to bring it to me, and by the time he came back the bar had already closed. Then, while we got the check and waited for him to return, he started chatting up the table next to us about sports and what not. This went on for about 9-12 minutes before he walked by us (not even acknowledging us) then brought back our check so we could leave. That in its own is so unprofessional, I don’t care how good the food is (and the dessert was not), if you can’t take care of your patrons, or only show attention towards certain ones, you are not a good server.
    Fat OxResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Mallory, We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy the tiramasu. Next time you are in we would to treat you to our Budino which is our most popular of desserts. I will update your profile if you decide to return. It has homemade caramel, Butterscotch pudding, whipped topping and a cookie crunch. I do apologize about the service aspect of your experience and we hope you give us another try. Have a great weekend! Best, Management

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  4. Tina

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice experience. The menu was unique. Service was great. Nice atmosphere.

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  5. Sean VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance with a clever and evolving menu. Terrific service and well maintained restaurant. One recommendation that the kitchen easily allow diners to add protein to their salads and substitute different style of pasta to their pasta dishes...ie if you want penne instead of angel hair. The kitchen did oblige the different pasta request; but the server looked stricken when asked (and she was not a new server). Her look was like ....please do not make me ask the kitchen to switch out the type of noodle. At the price point at this beautiful restaurant, this was not a huge ask and very easily could/was accommodated, so no need to act like it was a huge inconvenience. It is a kin to asking a kitchen to chop a wedge salad and they look like you are asking them to recreate the wheel. A happy customer is a repeat customer should be the motto of the day. Again, the restaurant was lovely, the menu was creative and the service was top notch...just including some gentle recommendations to make the restaurant beyond excellent!
    Fat OxResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Sean, Thank You for your well thought out review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our ambiance, menu, and service. Your suggestion about offering more protein options to our salads and pasta dishes is appreciated, but our menu is à la carte. We make all of our pastas and sauces from scratch and some sauces do not pair well with different pasta's, so if we were a little hesitant we do apologize. Next time you are in we can come up with a great pairing for you to try. We look forward to serving you again at Fat Ox. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Marlene VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and service was outstanding. Can’t wait to go back!

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  7. Patty

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant and staff highly suggest this place

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  8. Yolande

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone at the Fat Ox made our experience perfect and our meal was fantastic! We’ll definitely be back.

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  9. sherri VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent. Wine Steward was very helpful in wine selection as well. We will return!!

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  10. Donald

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was so so for the price. Ambiance was good. Service was good.

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Fat Ox is rated 4.7 stars by 3836 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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
  • 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
  • Private party facilities
    fat OX hosts both private- and semi-private, as well as indoor and outdoor options for hosting your special events.
  • Private party contact
    Tamara Thomson: (866) 944-1909
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