Needle Rock Kitchen at Verde River

4.8

1100 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem

Spectacular Mazatzal Wilderness views blend beautifully with the contemporary design and welcoming atmosphere of Needle Rock Kitchen & Tap. At the centerpiece stands a wood-fired grill where our freshly prepared artisan pizzas are crisped to perfection above a natural flame.

Our new, chef inspired menu features seasonal favorites with a regional flare, from hearty salads to grilled prime cuts all perfectly paired with local brews, hand crafted cocktails or your favorite bottle of wine.

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Location
28509 N Verde River Way W, Rio Verde, AZ 85263
Phone number
(480) 508-7865
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 11:00–21:00 Sun 10:00–20:00 Bar Wed–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 15:00–18:00
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Ample parking is available to Members and public guests in our designated parking lot.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

Easter Brunch
US$70.00 per person
20 Apr 2025 only
Join us for Easter Brunch. Specialty brunch buffet offered with seating at 10am, 12pm & 2pm. $70 adults, $25 ages 6-12, complimentary 5 & under. Price not inclusive of tax or gratuity.

What 1,100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

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Scottsdale
Best Ambience
Scottsdale
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Needle Rock Kitchen at Verde River offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" views and "great service." The food is consistently praised, with standout dishes like the protein bowl and pizza. Guests appreciate the "wonderful atmosphere" and the friendly, attentive staff, making it a "hidden gem" worth visiting again.

1,100 Reviews

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Hunter VIP
Phoenix5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress Renee always does a very professional job and helps our evening special. The food is always delicious.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing views, the food is great. Service is great.
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Peggy
Phoenix7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience overall. Food, service and ambiance was outstanding. Lisa - our server ROCKED!
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AMCfoodie
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, especially loved the butter cake! Great service, amazing views!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cocktails and salmon. A favorite new spot for happy hour and dinner.
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Nanette VIP
Minneapolis16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another wonderful dinner at Needlerock kitchen last night. Our waitress Lisa was amazing!
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Karen VIP
Indiana17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful setting and great food and service and variety
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Unable to be buy happy hour hor d ouves because we were sitting on couches til table was ready. ?
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Cindy
Des Moines5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Worth the drive for food, ambience, and views. Last minute decision so was a wonderful surprise!
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Bernard
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately, we had to wait over 15 minutes after we sat down to finally order our drinks because they forgot to assign a waiter to our table. Besides that, it was great food and wine in a fantastic atmosphere with acceptable pricing. I will definitely go back again.
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FAQs

Needle Rock Kitchen at Verde River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 508-7865.

Needle Rock Kitchen at Verde River is rated 4.8 stars by 1100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Needle Rock Kitchen at Verde River

28509 N Verde River Way W, Rio Verde, AZ 85263

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(480) 508-7865
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 11:00–21:00 Sun 10:00–20:00 Bar Wed–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 15:00–18:00
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Ample parking is available to Members and public guests in our designated parking lot.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Needle Rock Kitchen at Verde River

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Easter Brunch

Menu

What 1,100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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