Drinkwater's City Hall Steakhouse and Bar
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 941-4700
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Goldwater Boulevard
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Drinkwater's City Hall Steakhouse and Bar – by Rhonda K. Aburomi
In Short
Patrons can feel like royalty in an atmosphere where decadence is king. Live musicians tickle soft-rock standards on a piano at the bar. Velvet curtains, red accents and frosted glass accent crisply set tables in the main dining room. A lack of booths can leave diners rubbing elbows with the next table, but dim lighting adds romance. There's icy lobster cocktail to try before the 24 ounces of tender glazed porterhouse.
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Insider Tips
ParkingValet parking is complimentary and much more convenient than the lot on the other side of the building.
Where to SitJust outside the bar, you'll find a cozy outdoor lounge with a stone fireplace--perfect for a pre-dinner chat.
When to GoThe bar is open every night from 4pm to 1am.
User Reviews for Drinkwater's City Hall Steakhouse and Bar
12/27/2007 Posted by jay1206
I guess it is not enough that your dinner for ten will require a second morgage, but the waiters still want more from you. From the moment we walked in the hostess implored us several times to go the bar and order drinks while they were getting our table ready. It was almost like she insisted that we order drinks while we waited! The steaks are excellent, the ambieance is swanky, but the waiters (and hostess) must go to the best used car salesman school in the country! If you order one of something, they reccomend two, (which will be sent home with you a in a box) if you order a drink, they assume it is top shelf. They push this grain fed bone in steak on you like there will be cash and prizes awaiting them in the kitchen when they return. BE VERY CAREFUL when you order the seafood tower, did you know that appetizer can run up to $160.00 per person (the waiter determines what you get ) The waiter hits the jackpot and you have to go and sell your first born child on the black market. They automatically serve and charge you for sparkling water unless you request "regular" water. They of course will refresh your water glasses with as much sparkling water as they can pour if you don't say something. They charge $7.50 per bottle of sparkling water!!! I guess I can see why they do it. I notice the high pressure sales more when you take a large party there. My guess is that they know people won't question the bill in front of clients or co workers. My husband took some of his clients there last week. All of these events happened to him. If you want to spend a fortune and fell like you have been cheated all at the same time you will love this place! I would not take a large party here ever again. Be careful! Don't be afraid to say something to them or else they are going to be laughing at you all the way to the bank!
Pros: live music is nice, valet parking
Cons: over priced drinks and food & high pressured sales
06/25/2007 Posted by neselyn
People, People, People!! I have read all of the reviews and not one comment about the "Lovely and Talented Miss Dianne Lindsay (band). Yes, I do agree that the food IS something to talk about. But, let us all agree, if the entertainment was terrible, would you go back after spending your paycheck on dinner? You would not be able to enjoy your meal if the "background" music was "upsetting"! Dianne and her band, Pat and Joe, are a large part of the pie for Drinkwater's being such a big success!! Keep up the great entertainment and the delicious meals! I certainly will be back.
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