Scott Stevens
One of our favorite places in Scottsdale. The Ambiance is excellent, the service outstanding and the food has been incredible on each visit. Delicious cold Seafood, the French onion gratin is the best I have ever had. Today I had the steak frites, a perfectly cooked flank steak and delicious fries. Just an amazing all around experience. Highly recommended, we will be back often.
Nick Giersdorf
Zinc Cafe is a delightful find in downtown Scottsdale. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed by the cozy yet modern ambience. The dining room is bathed in natural light with pops of colorful artwork on the walls. The space manages to feel upscale while still being casual and inviting.
But it's the food that really shines at Zinc Cafe. The menu focuses on elevated comfort food made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Every dish I tried was bursting with flavor. The French onion soup was rich and deeply savory, with a perfect balance between the smoky broth and gooey cheese. The salmon was moist and flaky, served on a bed of creamy risotto. Even the Brussels sprouts had a delicious char and caramelization that made them addictive.
The service matches the quality of the food. The staff are friendly and attentive without being overbearing. They have an excellent knowledge of the menu and provide spot-on recommendations to complement whatever you order. On a busy Saturday night, our server did an excellent job keeping our water glasses full and checking in at just the right intervals.
Zinc Cafe offers an outstanding dining experience from start to finish. The cozy ambience, delicious upscale comfort food, and top-notch service all come together to create a restaurant that I would enthusiastically recommend to anyone looking for a special night out in Scottsdale. This is one local gem that is absolutely worth a visit.
Harrison Stone
This place is great. Came here for dinner Saturday. Many of the dishes I had never heard of. Our server was really knowledgeable of the menu and walked us through all of it. We had to try a few starters. All very different for me but they were so packed with flavor. There was a carrot appetizer I wasn’t sure about but when ordering, it was so amazing. You should try it. We ordered filet and short rib for entrees. Cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The atmosphere is warm and the space is clean. I will certainly be returning. Great experience!
Ivan Figueroa
Table service was excellent.
The friendliest host and servers you can imagine. The food was excellent. to the point. My son who knows a little about ingredients because he works in a kitchen and the waiter was good at answering his questions about the food. Several waiters came to say hello, very friendly and helpful.
Paige Cruthis
Stopped in with my husband for lunch. Yum! We started with oysters and French onion soup. All were very good. He ordered the burger and I had the basil chicken sandwich. We finished with the crème brûlée. Everything was so delicious I only remembered to take a picture of my sandwich before we started eating. We will be back to try their dinner menu.
David Snyder
A very memorable dinner in celebration of my wife's birthday. The staff was attentive but did not hover. Food and wine to die for. Well worth the drive.
Micah Brierley
Bone marrow, flat iron steak, and scallops were amazing. Ended the night with their classic crème brule. We sat in the garden area and the atmosphere was wonderful. Our waiter Frankie was very nice and welcoming. I would recommend going for dinner as their dinner dishes were next level.
KR AZ
First visit to this French Restaurant. We went for brunch, they had a brunch menu or regular lunch menu. We had the smoked salmon board and Croquette Monsieur, along with some scrumptious bread. For drinks I would recommend the French Martini. They gave us a chocolate soufflé as a birthday gift. Make a reservation. We will definitely go back.
Glenn Reynolds
Five of us had dinner two nights in a row. The other options in this area are chains with no class. We were seated promptly. Our server was excellent. The food was excellent. With ten meals eaten I’d say we tasted almost everything they offer. We found the appetizers excellent. The entrees flawless and dessert perfect. The fun and unusual part of writing this review is not that one dish was great but rather ten entire meals were perfect. Enjoy.
SD_Me
Great outdoor dining space, had these misters going that kept us cool and comfortable in the 100-degree heat. Service was immediate and friendly. Not too much chit-chat, which is nice. I got the steak salad and the dressing was amazing. I love how the iceberg lettuce was basically a head cut in half with the fixings set on top. Oven-dried tomatoes, medium steak, very tender and juicy, candied pecans, a touch of sweet along with the savory. Hubby got the burger and fries. Yes, I stole some fries, duh. Seasoned perfectly, accompanied by ketchup and also a delicious aioli that I can’t quite place. Located in Kierland Commons in Scottsdale, a venue that offers a ton of people-watching opportunities, over-filled lips, ridiculously expensive ugly sunglasses, and wrinkly knees in Coach tennies.
Dr. Taylor Burrowes
Love this restaurant! I’ve been dying to try it and we finally went. It’s a perfect French Bistro feel. It’s much bigger inside than you’d expect. Love the back seating area outside but I don’t think they always use it. Especially now that it’s hot best to sit inside near the Eiffel Tower. Service was awesome, I got to taste some wine to pick the bottle (delicious wine from Oregon pictured), appetizers, and ordered the mussels for my entree. They were delicious. The pate and salad were very good too, simple and tasty (understated). No complaints. It’s a fancy restaurant so prepare for about $50 a person. Will be back!
Elizabeth Kennedy
This place is a perfect intimate French Bistro. All of the food was incredibly well done & these were probably some of the best mashed potatoes I’ve ever had. Also birthday soufflé!
Jenni Asciolla
Absolutely loved this French bistro! I got the steak frites (a must) with filet mignon, and the mushrooms- the best mushrooms I’ve ever had! Loved the ambiance, dim candle light, great music, the fun guys behind the bar- with great wine accommodations!
Alyssa Warren
What a delightful place! Went for dinner on Sunday at 5 pm. Not busy or to loud, like I had read in other reviews. Very cute bistro, patio is gorgeous but it was to hot to sit there this time of year. :( very strong showing on the wine and charcuterie options. Both in flavors and quality. Perfect start to any meal! The beef short ribs were our favorite dish! Highly reccomend ordering this! The bone marrow mash is perfection and the melt in your mouth short rib was superb! Also ordered the steak frites, which was also very good. Seasoned well and the fries were tasty. Finished with the chocolate souffle with chocolate sauce. Very light even though it looks like it would be heavy. Good end to the meal when you've maybe over indulged and want something a little sweet.
We will definately be back to sit on the patio and relax.
Cindy L
Zink; BE PATIENT MY FRIENDS, they are trying their best.
OK we usually don’t go on the weekends but we wanted to go someplace fun and it did not disappoint us. We have been here at least seven if at eight time and we always had a wonderful experience and always met our expectations.
Kat, Angle, Susan, Julia, Ashley, thank you for your smiles, service and dropping off the tasty food the chefs prepared. Loved the curry chicken, Truffle Parmesan fries and we had the pastrami dip (a bit to saucy), tasty. We always tip above and beyond.
I WOULD RECOMMEND.
Susan Postle
Always enjoy Zinc Bistro. If you love French cuisine and French wine, this is your go to location. We had lunch this visit, the service is always impeccable, and the patio gave us great views for people watching.
Elena S.
Everything is superb!!! Great place for Brunch or Dinner!!! So DELICIOUS!!!
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