Looking avoid the spring training crowds piling into all of the usual places in old town we found this not so hidden spot near the Scottsdale Waterfront.
Having arrived after happy hour but before the dinner crowd, we were immediately seated at a table with a view of both the bar and semi-open kitchen with my back to the front of the restaurant. The drink and appetizer orders were taken after giving us a few minutes to review the menu.
I had the steak salad medium rare which came out perfectly cooked on a bed of arugula accompanied by all the ingredients as described on the menu all of which paired well and complemented each other to make a satisfying light dinner.
While reviewing the dinner choices I had a chance to observe the bartender concocting a few interesting drinks requiring a number of steps and ingredients with obvious skill and practice, unfortunately, I was driving so my review of the beverages will have to wait for the next round.
Early evening we appeared to be just far enough out of sight of crowded bars on Scottsdale Road to have a relaxing casual dinner with a few friends but by the time we left most of the tables were occupied I just hadn't noticed as I had my back to the crowd and the noise never increased to a level where we couldn't have a conversation.