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Fat Ox, Scottsdale, AZ
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Fat Ox

$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
Inspired by the rich culinary history of the Bue Grasso (fat ox) Festival of Carrù Italy, Fat Ox serves modern interpretations of traditional Italian dishes from acclaimed local Chef /owner Matt Carter.

The sleek 7,000 sq/ft restaurant features hand made pastas crafted in house daily, slow-roasted meats and seafood, an international wine list and a full craft cocktail bar to make for a truly special experience.

The newly renovated front patio and our beautiful courtyard patio are the perfect place to enjoy the fall weather.

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Executive chef: Matt Carter

From the OpenTable editors: Award-winning chef Matt Carter of The Mission digs into rustic Italian cuisine at the deeply satisfying Fat Ox. The modern dining room spans a hefty 7,000 square feet, kitted out in saddle leather and dark woods. Feast on fresh pasta and roasted meats, including a 25-layer lasagna and over 1 kg porterhouse. The family-style menu is fun for a crew, rolling out four courses from antipasti to dolce.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Daily 15:30–18:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (480) 307-6900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Fat Ox boasts both private- and semi-private, as well as indoor and outdoor options for hosting your special events. Behind a beautiful sliding wooden doors imported from Italy, our Rosso Room provides a private space for up to 50 seated guests, with an outdoor patio that is perfect for a standing or seated cocktail reception and/or seating for an additional 50 guests. The Fireplace room can seat up to 40 guests with a curtain providing visual separation from the restaurant for a semi-private event. Our chefs can craft a tasting, choice of or family-style menu from our award-wining Modern Italian cuisine that will wow your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Tamara Thomson: (866) 944-1909
  • Area
    Scottsdale
  • Cross Street
    Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Dr in Scottsdale
  • Parking details
    There is ample parking in front of the building with convenient access off both Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Drive.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Chef's Dinner

    US$150.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Chef's four course choice of menu $150.00 per person plus tax. We will not be offering our dinner menu this evening.
    New Year's Eve Chef's Dinner photo

Offers

  • Aperitivo Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 16:00 - 18:00,Fri - Sat - 16:30 - 18:30
    Cheers to the happiest hour of the day. Aperitivo Hour starts at 4pm and goes till 6pm in the bar only! Come join us daily for specials on libations and bites.

What 3,588 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fat Ox offers an upscale Italian dining experience with "delicious food" and "fantastic service". The vibrant atmosphere is complemented by a knowledgeable staff and an impressive menu. Many diners praise the grilled octopus and cacio e pepe, while the ambience is perfect for special occasions. Some find it pricey, but "worth every penny".

3,588 Reviews
  1. Kate

    Detroit

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Atmosphere was good. Waiter did a great job. Probably wouldn’t go back but it was a nice meal

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  2. Sara

    Phoenix

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is the best to bring out of town guests. We loved everything. Great food and service! Lively bar.. you can’t go wrong with any of the food, it’s all delish!

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  3. Michelle

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time visiting, great experience. The staff very attentive and knowledgeable. We had the veal meatballs- delicious! The pasta was a little tough (maybe 30 secs more). Swordfish and the scallops were to die for! Oh and the house bread was the best. If back in town - we’ll return for sure!

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  4. Ron

    Phoenix

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This meal was overall disappointing. I expected a warm, delicious and homey italian meal when I ordered the lasagna but was met with a lukewarm dish that was subpar. The flavor was there, but the presentation dulled its shine. The salmon was excellent, but that was all that we enjoyed from the meal. Appetizers met expectations, but weren’t anything spectacular. Overpriced and overrated. Extremely disappointing.

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  5. Charles

    Phoenix

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great even though a bit different than traditional Italian food, but still pretty tasty. We’ll be back.

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  6. vicki

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it ambiance awesome! Food delicious service great

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  7. Ana

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fat ox is one of my favorite italian restaurants. The drinks, food and ambiance is amazing.

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  8. Luke

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pasta was served closer to room temp, than hot. Food was all over-salted. Everything. Pasta portions were VERY small, especially given the cost. Think we had less than 20 noodles in the Gigli dish, so we ordered another one. The second one was so salty I couldn’t eat it. Service was attentive and our server provided a nice birthday surprise for my Wife. Not saying I won’t be back, but it may be for happy hour instead of dinner. I’d add that the first time we dined at Fat Ox we were blown away by the quality of the Cacio e Pepe and the sauces. Maybe it was an off night.

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  9. Nikki

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great spot to share a great meal. Patio is especially nice this time of year.

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  10. Raffi

    Yosemite

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant- The steak and pasta was outstanding. Maybe the best Italian I have had all year

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FAQs

Fat Ox is rated 4.7 stars by 3588 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Fat Ox

6316 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253-5417

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Dr in Scottsdale
  • Area
    Scottsdale
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Daily 15:30–18:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    There is ample parking in front of the building with convenient access off both Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Drive.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (480) 307-6900
  • Private party facilities
    Fat Ox boasts both private- and semi-private, as well as indoor and outdoor options for hosting your special events. Behind a beautiful sliding wooden doors imported from Italy, our Rosso Room provides a private space for up to 50 seated guests, with an outdoor patio that is perfect for a standing or seated cocktail reception and/or seating for an additional 50 guests. The Fireplace room can seat up to 40 guests with a curtain providing visual separation from the restaurant for a semi-private event. Our chefs can craft a tasting, choice of or family-style menu from our award-wining Modern Italian cuisine that will wow your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Tamara Thomson: (866) 944-1909
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