Desert Pony Tavern

Name: Desert Pony Tavern
Address: 7965 E Cavasson Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, 85255
Telephone: (480) 648-1500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

66 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for happy hour
Healthy

Our unique Southwest-inspired gastropub features an open-air style dining experience with breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains. On select evenings, join us for live music on our outdoor patio and enjoy the one-of-a-kind setting for any gathering.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Regional American (Southwestern), Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(480) 648-1500
Website
http://www.desertponytavern.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
7965 E Cavasson Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Neighbourhood
North Scottsdale
Cross Street
Hayden Rd & Cavasson Blvd
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Live Music 6pm-9pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Multiple dates available
Join us for live music featuring multiple local artists.

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

66 Reviews

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JJ
Phoenix
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was very good. The food was OK. The Beer Cheese was a bit thin and our Filets were cooked closer Med-Well though we had ordered Med-Rare. Prices were reasonable.
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Steven
Phoenix
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
I thought this place would be nicer and better for the price. Way too expensive for lackluster food. Ordered a filet, cook was wrong and definitely not worth the price. Better steaks could be found at Texas Roadhouse. Couldn’t hear myself think with the people so close next to us. Felt like sardines. If you’re in that area, go to that restaurant at the Scottsdale airport cause it’s way better and you get to see planes landing as opposed to a literal wall of leather belts. (Seriously the wall is just cut up belts)
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Cherrie
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a delicious Native Salad (changed Salman to chicken breast)! My friend had a salad and toasted cheese sandwich & loved it. We were there for her birthday lunch and server was kind enough to bring 2 scoops of ice cream *would've been better if they were served in individual bowl instead of common bowl! Lovely restaurant, good server (Jade). Will definitely come again.
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Laureen
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Ate outside at dusk and was a lovely setting. The tortilla soup was excellent, but very spicy.
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Emme
Tucson
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great server, good food and atmosphere. Barely could tell it was a hotel restaurant
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Eva
Las Vegas
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Went with family for a birthday dinner. The food was decent and price was good. They seemed to have only one server and service was slow. Had a singer for entertainment which was great but a wee bit loud. Overall I’d recommend.
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Heather
Phoenix
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
For a hotel dining option, it’s a good choice. However, we didn’t stay at hotel, I made a special trip here for our anniversary, and sadly I wouldn’t return. Reviewers, including local CVBs, talk about the great views. I’m confused about the sweeping views. It was hot so we were inside. Inside was a typical restaurant. Outside was a nice wall. You could see top of mountain and traffic light. No ambiance and definitely not a special occasion restaurant. Service was fast - a little too fast. We weren’t even done with our appetizer and they were hauling it away mid bite to bring out our food. We ordered Pinot noir. I’ve never had Pinot noir that’s cold. It was really cold. That was weird. Overall, there are better restaurants in Phoenix/Scottsdale.
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Vern
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Would highly recommend the Fish and Chips and the onion rings. They were so good. We intend to go back again for the same items. The fish was not heavily battered and was so tasty. We got a ton of fries to consume, so many we had to take some home. The winner was the onion rings--lightly battered and crispy.
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Doug
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, drinks and service with a smile! My wife and I will definitely return.
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Jack
VIP
Phoenix
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great place with excellent staff. Lisa at reception was most personable and pleasant. Michael our server was on his game with attentive and respectful service. The bartender went out of her way to welcome us and exchange pleasantries. The food is AWESOME. Perfectly prepared and presented. Fast to become our REGULAR…
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Desert Pony Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

7965 E Cavasson Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Additional information

Cross Street
Hayden Rd & Cavasson Blvd
Neighbourhood
North Scottsdale
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Regional American (Southwestern), Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.desertponytavern.com/
Phone number
(480) 648-1500

Desert Pony Tavern

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Experiences

Live Music 6pm-9pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday

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What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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