Don't let the haters fool you, Bourbon Steak is an excellent restaurant. Yes it's expensive but that's to be expected -- it's a Michael Minna restaurant in a swanky hotel. That being said, they do a great job of making staple American cuisine as fancy as humanly possible (lobster pot pie anyone?)
I don't have any complaints about this place but I do have a couple observations:
-It's very easy to order too much food. The complimentary duck fat fries eliminate the need to order appetizers
-The beignets I had for dessert were good but not mind-blowing. I'd probably get a different dessert next time.
-The Eagle Rare bourbon is probably the best overall value on their bourbon list. Try it in a manhattan.
That said, Bourbon Steak is a great option for upscale dining in the Scottsdale area.