So this place has a bit of odd history for me. When I was back in high school, this guy would always promise that he would take me to the Chart House is Redondo/Hermosa Beach if I ever gave him the chance. Well, I never did, but then I started dating a guy and he took us here for our...wait for it...one month anniversary. I know, totally lame, but when you're in high school one month seems like a ridiculously long time! So we go there all dressed up and looking cute, and we don't even make it to the bread because my date is puking in the bathroom. The waiter thought my date abandoned me because my date was with me for all of two seconds. So needless to say I didn't get the full Chart House experience.
Fast forward to 11 months later, and he takes to the one in Scottsdale for our one year anniversary. The food was delicious and the setting was as cute as it can be for living in the dessert. We even got to see the geese kick the ass out of the ducks for food that was laying out there. This place is a standard, upscale, romantic restaurant. I like more off the beaten path places, but this place is always a safe bet.