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Rough Rider, Phoenix, AZ

Rough Rider

4.8 (1524)
$31 to $50
American
1001 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1935

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
Located in the thriving area of Phoenix's Roosevelt Row, Rough Rider offers a Modern American menu accompanied by unique cocktails inspired by recipes of the late 1800's. Venture down our private elevator and be transported back in time to a presidential lounge filled with delectable dishes and unforgettable libations fit for Teddy himself.
Enter the lobby through the glass doors located in the alley to the northeast and down the middle elevator to the basement.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private Event accommodations available through our website at Roughrideraz.com
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Cross street
    Central Ave & Roosevelt Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,524 people are saying

Rough Rider reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    American

  • Phoenix

    Hot spot

  • Phoenix

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rough Rider captivates with its unique speakeasy vibe and "fabulous on every level" ambiance. Patrons rave about the "amazing service," expertly crafted cocktails, and a menu filled with highlights like the seafood tower and pork chop. While some note noise and pricing concerns, the overall experience remains "absolutely amazing."
1,524 Reviews
  1. Christian

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great first appearance. We sat at the bar it was empty. I always like making friends with the bartender cut it up and have a good time. But “B” look like he was bothered by talking. So it made it feel uncomfortable. Then it makes a drink we both didn’t like it but we drank it anyway because he already made it and we didn’t want to be a bother at thing point. When I finished my drink he ask if “I like it” I told him “no“ he answer with a smirk “yeah apparently you didn’t” I told him “ I bartended for 7 years and know how to take bad drink and take a lost ” threw out the experience it just look felt like being at that bar was (his world) and well I don’t want to be apart of it. Thx for the food and drinks but for that price of a experience. With no manager touch. It’s not worth it. We left and went to taco boys down the street after and had way better food. For only 32$

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  2. Susan VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My foodie friend recommended and she was right, this place is terrific!

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  3. Jane VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening. One of the oysters in the dozen we ordered was bad though. Cocktails were fantastic. Fried cauliflower was awesome

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  4. Tylon VIP

    Las Vegas25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambience, great customer service, and Bartenders were top tier. Food and drinks were 10/10

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  5. John

    Houston17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Although the food was good, the service wasn’t. The waitresses came a few times to refill the water but for very long periods of time she never checked on our table. Even when we were ready to leave we waited about 15 mins before I finally stopped the hostess and ask her for box and the check. Extremely lack of service and attention.

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  6. Kane

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience with great company! The service was prompt, food came out immediately, ambience matched the photos. Would recommend for double date enthusiasts!

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  7. Heidi VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Convenient covered parking garage immediately adjacent to building. Superb service, great ambiance, and delicious food: fried cauliflower app amazing; s’mores cake outstanding 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.

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  8. Jeff

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Hillary, was outstanding! Her knowledge about the menu and enthusiasm for her work was outstanding and elevated our experience.

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  9. Marissa

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I brought my husband here for his first Father’s Day and was honestly a little disappointed. The food is very expensive and honestly not worth the price when I can spend the same at Dominic’s for a better meal. I was hoping to be seated somewhere nicer due to it being a special occasion and instead I was seated next to their storage room with people entering and exiting the entire meal which was loud and distracting. My husbands meal and drink were really spicy and he didn’t like it which was a shame. With signs everywhere showing the location of the speakeasy it wasn’t much of a speak easy. It felt rushed and the chairs weren’t comfortable. The raw bar was tucked into a corner so the food wasn’t on display. There wasn’t much to the room so overall it felt way overpriced for what it was. Which was a shame since we were really hoping to enjoy the place.

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  10. Rosemary

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband I both ordered ribeyes, cooked perfectly. Came out very fast, which I was a little surprised, it was very full on a Saturday evening. Caesar salad was Meh, we won’t order it if we go again. I had a bartenders choice cocktail that was excellent. And we couldn’t have had a better waitress. She so nice and attentive. Only downside, it’s pretty loud, I think the low ceilings combined with music and a lot of people. It was hard to hear across a 2 seater table. They could turn the music lower when it gets that crowded.

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Rough Rider is rated 4.8 stars by 1524 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 28 times today
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1001 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1935

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Central Ave & Roosevelt Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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