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| - It's a given that Sam Fox controls most of the Scottsdale dining scene with his plethora of restaurants along Scottsdale Road. His concepts and food appeal to the masses and can draw crowds any day of the week. There is a downfall to that: It allows for a slip of service and quality of food. I only base that off of the fact that I have dined my way through the Fox Restaurant Concepts and not always been wowed by the food. Given that fact, I have always been weary of trying Modern Steak because of its location and assumed price tag.
Modern Steak is the best Fox restaurant that I have dined at. Though it is upscale, a little gaudy, and pricey... It was delicious. Paying $17 for a burger and fries is more than a little steep, but what can you do? I will say that it was one of the better burgers that I've had in the Valley, apart from Liberty Market and Delux Burger. We also had the maple glazed salmon with sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts for $26. It was cooked absolutely perfect and was a great combination of favors. One of the appetizers is a foot long Kobe hot dog with a handful of toppings for $18. I understand it's Kobe, but come on, that's too much. We also shared the truffle fries that were $9 and worth every penny.
The meal would have not been complete without a couple of cocktails. The spiced appled Manhattan was $11 and a good cocktail. It was smooth, well balanced but not a Manhattan at all. I was expecting a Manhattan to have vermouth in it, but there was none to be found. There was Grand Marnier, though? The only "Manhattan" component was bourbon. Disappointing. We also ordered the Old Town Negroni for $10. This drink had the components of a Negroni, but added more. It had fresh squeezed orange juice and soda, served in a Collins glass. It didn't even taste like a Negroni anymore. Though, with how sweet the drink was, I could now see how it appealed to the masses.
The food was stellar, though maybe overpriced for what it was. However, you are paying for the location and ambiance, which is nice. With that being said, I see a lack of passion when it comes to cocktail service and looking for a little higher check average with mediocre alcohol by appealing to the masses. Don't settle for less because it's easier, take a small step up and do everything with excellence and this restaurant could easily be a 5-star.
P.S. This was for a family member's birthday and the staff was accommodating and didn't even charge a plate fee when we brought our own cake in. Also, they were not rushing us out at all after they had closed and we were still chatting and enjoying each other's company.
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