Pescada

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

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   Cindy VIP

   Phoenix66 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   we had a wonderful night. Drinks at the bar with Jordan. Dinner outside with Jordan. The ceasar salad was the best. the portuguese was amazing. We had the nicest night.
   

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   Tom

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Staff was very eager to make us have a great dining experience. Best halibut I ever had. Great ambience. Will definitely return.
   

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   Keith VIP

   Phoenix109 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

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

   We have dined here several times and it’s always fantastic with great specials. The service and ambiance is great inside and outside well done by all.
   

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   Betty VIP

   Chicago169 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

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

   We actually came here on two consecutive nights. The first was Thursday and we sat at the bar on the patio and were served by the super friendly bartender Jordan, then Friday night with friends. The cocktails that are on the happy hour menu are not very good. They are gin-based drinks using tonic waters that are so aromatic and floral that you can't finish one. Luckily Jordan saved the day and made me a much more well-balanced and less floral tasting drink. We enjoyed the different take on bacon wrapped dates these were almond and Cambozola cheese stuffed sitting on orange marmalade. The mini grilled cheese were not browned they just seemed like hard pieces of a narrow baguette with more cheese in them. They were tasty although too greasy. The "salmon" deviled eggs really didn't taste like salmon, yet they were light and still flavorful. There were some large salmon roe eggs on the top and maybe that's what they meant by salmon. The house made squid ink pasta with shrimp was very flavorful although really overpriced for just a few shrimp in a small bowl.  The octopus was seriously underwhelming. One single grilled tentacle on a bitter, unbalanced green sauce with 3 tablespoons of a diced potato, onion and olive mixture. It didn't eat well together and we don't recommend it. The summer cappeletti was light with good flavor. The halibut was watery, lacking flavor and was not up to par for a restaurant that has fish in its name! The steak tartare was not a good choice. The egg yolk was too large for the amount of meat and the texture of the beef was disappointing - there was some connective tissue and really chewy pieces. It needed cornichons and more flavor in the meat itself. The ciabatta was too oily however the crab butter was nice. The hazelnut gelato was perfect in flavor and texture - not too soft. The chocolate mousse, was sinfully smooth and light. For the price and ambiance the savory food needs to be better. Desserts are solid.
   

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   Larry VIP

   Phoenix7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 9, 2025

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

   Enjoyed the food, setting and ambience. Will definitely come again. Thanks.
   

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   Crystal VIP

   Phoenix1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 9, 2025

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

   One of our favorite places to have a great dining experience!
   

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   Tim VIP

   Seattle4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 8, 2025

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

   Fantastic food and ambiance. We had the halibut and scallops. Both cooked to perfection. We also enjoyed the Latin guitar playing on a Wednesday evening. A great date spot!
   

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   James VIP

   Phoenix5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

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

   The deck was very pleasant. Love the folks at Pescada and love the food! Fabulous for North Scottsdale!
   

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   Janet VIP

   Phoenix49 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

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

   Gets better every time we go. Best manhattan in Az. So sorry they are closing to remodel... we'll have to go again before then!
   

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    Lisa VIP

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

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

    Just wonderful -food,service and lovely atmosphere made for a fine dining experience! We four had halibut, Chilean Sea Bass , and Paella . All were perfectly cooked and set off with interesting presentations. The service was attentive but not intrusive. Loved that they didn’t clear one plate while others still eating- a personal peeve. The dining room is elegant but not a bit stuffy. Men in a mix of attire from sport coats to nicer short or long sleeves. A special and fun evening! Will be back for happy hour oysters and ‘tins’ with drinks.
    

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