
Paul Martin's American Grill
6186 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
About Paul Martin's American Grill - steak house in Scottsdale, Arizona
Stylish, eco-minded local chain serving seasonal American fare, craft beers & artisanal cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
The ambiance at Paul Martin's American Grill is praised as handsome and inviting. Food quality is generally good, with standout dishes like the steak salad, deviled eggs, and chicken parmesan. Service is mostly commended for being attentive and friendly, although some reports mention inconsistency. A few negative experiences include a rude server and a lack of proper communication from the staff after a complaint. Overall, many guests express a desire to return, highlighting the restaurant as a suitable choice for special occasions and casual dining alike.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Valet parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
David Temple
This is one more handsome eatery. The food is good; however I expected more from my burger. The service was great. And the atmosphere quite handsome. I will certainly be back. I would give it 5 stars if the burger & fries had blown me away and if the hostess considered a smile. Again, I will return likely for a cocktail. I’m changing my 4 stars to 5 stars. Why? Because just as I said I went back. This time it was for the steak salad. And it was PERFECTION. Perhaps the best salad I’ve had in a good while. And my server couldn’t have been kinder. Thanks PM; I’m hunting down a location in my next town!
Ellie Ziolkowski
Two of my friends hosted their birthday dinner here; we made reservations for 7:30 on a Saturday night and appreciated the fact that we could sit down without having the entire party present like some places. The restaurant wasn’t too crowded inside but the parking lot was packed full. Maybe because there are other restaurants bunched around it? I don’t know, but I had to park in the back of the Trader Joe’s parking lot after circling the restaurant’s parking lot lol. My friends had bought professionally made cakes to take photos with (and to eat after dinner of course) and the servers offered to keep them in the fridge for us while we ate dinner! So nice of them! Speaking of our servers, they made the night better. We had at least two or three the entire night - our party had at least 10 people) and they were always attentive and chatting with us. The main guy was definitely a chatty Kathy but he could tell from our vibes that we didn’t mind him talking to us like friends. Some other reviews mention the servers not really showing face or not refilling waters, but our server refilled waters even as the restaurant was about to close, so we didn’t experience that problem. On to the food and drinks: very good! The wine, beer, and cocktails did take a hot minute to come out, but at least every drink came out at once. My friends loved their espresso martinis! For appetizers, we ordered the deviled eggs, crispy calamari, and the spinach artichoke dip. Everything was super flavorful. I loved how the deviled eggs were jam-packed and how the filling was squeezed inside with almost like a cool frosting tip - it wasn’t your average deviled egg lol. The filling was also really tasty, you could taste every component, for sure. The main entrees were salmon and rice, braised short ribs and mashed potatoes, and the chicken parmesan. Long story short: everyone loved everything. The mashed potatoes were creamy, the ribs were very tender, the salmon was seasoned nicely, and the chicken was definitely taken off the heat at the exact right time. Also, the chicken parmesan portion was quite large; lots of noodles (it should be for $34!) Once we were finished eating, the servers grabbed our cakes from the fridge and they even offered to light the candles for us. Needless to say, it was a great night and everyone enjoyed our meal here! Definitely out of my price range, but it was for a special occasion.
Joe Quatt
Had a great server and food came out quick and hot and had great flavor. Recommend the deviled eggs for an app. Chicken parm was very good and the short rib was also good. Would dine here again.
Steffi M
Met some friends for happy hour and had a fun time. We were seated all alone in a special deck section so I didn't really get a getting for the atmosphere of the restaurant. But what I could see and experience , it was nice. The service was outstanding with one server and 16 wonen and the happy hour buffalo cauliflower was delicious. I'll be back.
Cathy Maloney
Had a delicious Sunday brunch/lunch out on the patio with my besties. Stacey was the best server, just delightful. All our food was yummy, eggs Benedict, Cobb salad with steak, the biscuits and herb butter, super good. It was not crowded so I highly recommend Paul Martin’s. Also there are lots of shops to visit to walk off your meal.
Macie Blankenship
Service and food was average for an American Lunch/Dinner spot and staff was kind. We enjoyed sitting on the patio.
Bryley
The food never misses! The Bar staff is incredible, you couldn’t ask for anything better! Thank you for a great experience every time.
deano motes
Food was great. Unfortunately our server was very rude and condescending when someone in our party asked for a new set of silverware to be brought out with the entree’s… they totally snapped at us?? The whole staff then got extremely weird when I asked we get an apology and have a new server. They were clearly trying to hide it from management since nobody ever came by to actually apologize… maybe this server has a history? I won’t be back. 👎
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