I absolutely love Roaring Fork. It's Happy Hour is phenomenal, and I've actually never not eaten in the bar for this reason. Also, it keeps the visit a bit cheaper, but this is no compromise. The drinks are reasonably priced, the food, truly fantastic too. I like to come here with a moderate sized group so that we can try to sample as many of the entrees as possible.
Some of my favorite Happy Hour Menu items are as follows...The Mixed Market Greens salad, Big-Ass Burger, Kettle of Green Chili Pork, the Fish Tacos, and the Chicken and Pepper-Jack Flatbread pizza is beyond wonderful. You are still able to order dinner menu items from the bar as well, which is nice.
Roaring Fork has a mountain lodge kind of feel and decor, it's relaxed, but usually quite busy. The bar is first-come-first-serve, so be prepared to stake out for a table.
A great place to start off an evening in Scottsdale.