Reservations screwed up and we supposed to be seated outside. Hostess seated us next to the bathroom. When we asked to be moved, we were moved. A few minutes later the other host came by and asked us to move as he had a group of 10 that would be sitting where we were seated. He finally relented. It created a bad taste in my mouth to start. This was the first time at this restaurant. I would not go back. Food was overpriced and portions were small. Waitress told us that food was family style. Not true.

Also solid restaurant. I love dining here

Great place and food! Our server Christ was awesome, food is great!

Our fav place to go. Drinks food people all 5 star fun

Unbelievable food & service!! We will definitely be back when we visit again! Best meal we have had in Scottsdale!

Food was amazing! Loved the Branzino and service was top notch.

We had our anniversary dinner here and it was fantastic! The drinks were top notch! We started with a Caesar salad and meatballs and both were fantastic. For the pasta we had the pappardelle and squid ink and as expected, both were terrific! For our entrees we had the filet and the pluma iberica de bellota. The filet was cooked perfectly as was the pork! Price wise it was very reasonable and the food quality was top notch! We will definitely be back once we are in Scottsdale again.

Overall good. Food is innovative but not amazingly Italian nor tasty. Better than most places in the area, though. Good whisk(e)y menu. Good wine menu. Ambiance is great. Overall just good.

Great food, and waiter was on point with service. I was sad to see that the bottle of wine I bought was 130 and in store is only 50. I understand the experience but the bottle wasn't worth that .

We went for my boyfriends birthday. It was our first time there and our waitress was amazing. She explained how they operate and things on the menu and answered any questions we had

Birthday meal for mom’s 90th birthday - absolutely fabulous meal - exceeded expectations but most importantly, my mom loved it - a wonderful surprise and a perfect end to the holidays!

Very enjoyable family celebration. Service was top notch. Food was exceptional! Atmosphere was clean, classic and comfortable.

Wanted to help I this place out and it was a great experience. The staff was very attentive. The food was flavorful, delicious and unique. I had an expression martini that was incredible, started with the veal meatballs with polenta so different and full of flavor. we also enjoyed the scallops and fillet both cooked to perfection which were both paired with a complimentary sauce. We decided to get the lemon tart for desert which was very tart but set off with dollops of meringue.
A very enjoyable culinary experience!

Meh.... so so service - very loud - noise was no big deal . Cheap club vibe.... average food. Nothing special Virtu wannabe... kind of like a Bonefish Grill meets a strange combination of retro club vibe. It was just a so so experience .... first time visit and can’t believe this has lasted 3 years.

Celebrated my dads birthday. The service was incredible and the manager was outstanding!! The food was delicious too!!

Awesome server. The pasta was outstanding.

New Year’s Eve

Superb food and service. A bit more than we usually spend but it was a memorable New Year's dinner from their special menu.

The only negative was the music seemed a bit loud in the main dining area. Fortunately we were seated at the bar.

Food was extremely good and our server was fantastic. Thank you

Love the Fat Ox. Consistently great food and service.

The hostess was less than pleasant. We arrived for our reservation on time, seated about thirty minutes later. People that arrived after us were seated before us. The waitress was ok. Food was great.

Excellent wine and suggestions from Mark and Scott.

Date Night. Sat at the bar. Service was awesome. Larry was a great server. Thanks for holding it together during COVID. Rated food a 4 but only because I always have the Tarajin and decide to try something different (I’m vegetarian/pescatarian) had the scallops. Pretty good but Tarajin with a side of Mushrooms would have resulted in a 5

This is my favorite restaurant in Scottsdale! The food is always spectacular and I love the ambiance.

No social distancing! The table next to us was so loud. Two other tables asked to be moved. We just wanted to eat and leave! Have dined here before but will not be returning. Wait staff was good but pasta was barely warm. Very disappointed.

It’s our favorite restaurant and the experience it’s usually superb but this time on Christmas Day it was less the desirable. I wish I was told about the fixed menu only option when I called and booked our reservation on open table.
There where two items that we ordered from the fixed menu and after ordering the server would come back to the table letting us know that the item was out of stock.
Very frustrating especially after being charged for service charge and not being able to eat what we wanted, not worth the $322

Been wanting to try this restaurant for a while and when we were looking last minute for a place to have Christmas dinner I was pleasantly surprised to find availability outside at 7 pm. When we arrived I was a bit disappointed that it was a prix fixed menu and we couldn’t order off the regular menu that evening. There were many choices for appetizers, 2nd course (pasta), entree, and dessert. It was a bit pricey but you got a lot of food. It would’ve been nice to know ahead of time that we had to order all that food and pay $100 per person.
The ambiance was wonderful and the servers were helpful with deciphering the menu and making sure we were comfortable.
Some of the flavors in the food were a bit unusual and it tasted more like French food instead of Italian. One fresh pasta we ordered was not amazing- pasta was in the shape of calamari but it was rock hard and didn’t hold any sauce. The burrata was great and the meatballs were tasty too! The filet and the halibut were delicious but the pork loin was not too my liking- I was hoping to have more apple flavor to compliment the pork as the menu suggested but it had mostly cabbage and I couldn’t even taste the apple. I would give the place one more try when it’s not a holiday

Beautiful restaurant!
Food was amazing and our server Holly was spectacular!
Highly recommend 😊

We love the Fat Ox for their special occasion dinners. They really do go over the top to make the experience memorable, from the beautiful ambiance to the impeccable service and, of course, the food. The four course menu was spectacular, with several options at each course. Every dish was divine.

As transplants from a major food city, our standards for food, wine and service are high. Thankfully, Fat Ox is a solid performer that can compete with high quality restaurants in almost any food city. Relative to other Phoenix restaurants, it's extraordinarily consistent.

After many dining experiences at Fat Ox, I feel confident in reporting that the house made pastas are always delicious, the house made bread is fresh and the entrees often stellar. There is typically a well prepared fish (in addition to the standard salmon or tuna, most recently halibut) and sometimes, if you're lucky, a wonderful and unique Iberico pork entrée, which sells out immediately.

The staff is personable and knowledgeable.

Fat Ox isn't perfect. Some dishes are over-wrought and excessive. For instance, a burrata first course, overly and unnecessarily garnished with all manner of items. By contrast, a prosciutto appetizer was a bit "thrown together" without much finesse. However, overall, the experience is always memorable and beyond satisfying.

This restaurant has become our celebration "go-to" and we look forward to having many occasions for celebration in 2021!

Food was average, nothing stood out. Halibut was bland, steak was ok, but lacked seasoning.

Excellent!

First time there. The food was outstanding. However, I thought the cocktails were tad over priced. Mine was $18 for a bourbon Manhattan, and my husbands was $19 for a lemon drop martini.

This place gets better every time I dine. The new dining room manager is so personable and really adds a nice touch to the experience. Bartenders are always on top of things. Service is outstanding!!!

Wonderful!!! The food was amazing!!! We tried a pork dish we’ve never had before and it was so good. We loved the Calabrian shrimp; so good we ordered a second!!!

We opted for a family-style meal and enjoyed every amazing bite. It was our friend’s birthday and they treated us to a tiramisu at the end. It was just perfect.

Excellent quality food. Great steaks. Enjoyable atmosphere and people.

Saturday evening, 8:30 pm reservation. Crowded, not overly though. Sat outside, heaters keep it comfortable. Ordered small dish of mussels along with meatballs. Mussels broth was tangy tasted good, meatballs sauce perfect. Main course - branzino which had the best tasting greens, fish was the right amount for price. Also, orders riveye which was cooked to perfection, enough for the three of us. Great food, great drinks. Waiter was helpful with food selection and great service.

Seated at a table near the bar which was PACKED and loud! Frat house environment during COVID resurgence. No bueno!

We either ordered bland food or the food is bland in general. 🤷‍♂️