Famous 48

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   Glen

   VIP

   Phoenix

   80 reviews

   5.0

   80 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Let me tell you about an afternoon that reminded me why outdoor dining in Arizona can be a spiritual experience. Famous 48's patio - and I don't say this lightly - might be the finest al fresco setting in Scottsdale, where the desert light plays across tables like nature's own stage lighting. The BBQ Grilled Drumettes arrived in a presentation that would make a Memphis pitmaster weep with joy. Here was chicken that understood its purpose - impossibly moist, lacquered with sauce that demanded full surrender to the primal pleasure of eating with your hands. When a restaurant provides moist towelettes without being asked, you know they understand the sacred contract between kitchen and diner. The Whipped Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes presented an interesting dialogue about the eternal question of butter quantity. Were they over-enriched? Perhaps. But in an era where many restaurants seem afraid of fat, there's something almost defiant about this luxurious excess. What truly elevated the experience was our server, freshly returned from a road trip and radiating the kind of genuine enthusiasm for hospitality that's become increasingly rare. When staff express joy about returning to work, you know you're in an establishment that understands the true meaning of service.
   

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   Paul

   VIP

   Orlando

   30 reviews

   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   If you want a great thin crust pizza, this place does it right. It’s been our go-to-place for pizza. Although they only have 4 kinds(traditional, bbq chicken, etc)the crust is fantastic, even the cauliflower crust is outstanding. The size is enough for two. If pizza isn’t your thing plenty of other great items. This is a sports bar so plenty of tv’s and show many of the local teams.
   

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   Heidi

   Phoenix

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 11, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Service took way too long, From ordering cocktails to food. We sat outside and there were only 2 other tables. This establishment sorely lacks wait and service staff.
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   Detroit

   74 reviews

   4.0

   74 reviews

   Dined on October 29, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   This is a great place to watch sports. Very good pub food and good service.
   

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   Mary

   VIP

   Phoenix

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on September 28, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My husband and I came for restaurant week. We had prime rib and a delicious chicken dish. Our sever, Kim was fantastic.
   

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   Jon

   Phoenix

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on September 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Enjoyed the well-made cocktail on the terrace. Food was made as requested. Dessert was OTT.
   

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   Bernadette

   VIP

   Phoenix

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 15, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Like to come here to watch football on Sundays! Good food and drink specials. Seats are great no matter where you sit to watch the games. Recommend having more staff at opening to handle the rush but enjoyed my visit overall. Thanks!
   

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   jay

   VIP

   Phoenix

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on September 15, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   This place is basically Zipps. Same sort of menu, higher prices. The main takeaways that everything is extremely salty. So salty, that we couldn’t even finish our food and left most of it. Will not return. Ever. Service is fine. 
   

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   Patrick

   Cleveland

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on August 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome food. Fun atmosphere. Great service! We will be back.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great food! Quiet (Wednesday evening). Nice vibe. Staff were nice.
    

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