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| - The best reason to go to Trader Vic's is the drinks. Rum makes an appearance in most of them and they're all kitschy and delicious. Some are more alcohol-tasting than others, and the mai tais are wonderful. The coconut-looking glasses are a hoot.
As for the food, my four companions and I all agreed that it was overpriced for the quality. I had the fried rice, which was good, but not really any better than what you'd get from a good Chinese restaurant. For the $20 I paid for it, I certainly expected that the shrimp would be of a bigger size than a quarter. It was disappointing. One of my companions ordered the salmon, which she said was good, but not necessarily any better than what she could have grilled herself. We got the dessert sampler, as well. The idea of 'a little of everything' is a great one, and more restaurants should do it. However, the creme brulee didn't have that nicely fired crust on the top that it should have.
If you're staying at The Valley Ho and want a quick stumble back to your room after too many Suffering Bastards, I'd recommend it. Otherwise, I'm sure there are better restaurants in Scottsdale. Go to Vic's for the drinks and dinner elsewhere.
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