The Agave is an unsigned restaurant off the lobby of the Scottsdale Marriott hotel. It looks like a typical resort lobby bar except that it has about 30 tables where food is served. If they provided a free breakfast to their guests at the Scottsdale Marriott, this would be an appropriate place for it.
So call it a resort coffee shop, but one with a slightly more upscale menu and far better food. Although the offerings are limited, they are well prepared and use quality ingredients. Of particular note are the flank steak salad and the meatloaf. Only the corn fritters were a bit disappointing - not that they were poorly made, just not particularly tasty. Maybe some chilis in the recipe would help.
So far, the Agave sounds like four stars, but it loses one for two reasons:
1. It is a bit too expensive for such a casual atmosphere.
2. The servers are friendly and attentive but not very skilled. It feels like you favorite aunt is serving you in her dining room. At least I don't need to tip my aunt.