People dont go to AZ88 for the service, so get over it if youre impatient waiting for a drink or your food. Enjoy the trendy ambience or venture to the bathroom for entertainment. Take your pick from the "He," "She," or "S/He" bathrooms. Yes, this restuarant/bar moonlights as a gay hangout but who cares. No one in Scottsdale apparently because word has spread even through the heterosexual community that this is a great hangout.
SUPER strong drinks, casual atmosphere despite the trendy attitude, and great American cusine make for the perfect combo.
My favorite is the AZ88 chicken sandwhich, which is a spicy chicken with blue cheese on a bun with the best waffle fries EVER. You can also get it as a salad if youre feeling skinny.
The staff isnt the most friendly or the most prompt so put your patient pants on and suck down a drink while you wait. You'll forget what youre waiting for.
Food is served latenight and you can walk around the park by the civic center afterwards... Great date spot.