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Cowboy Ciao
Ask a local where to find unique food & wines in a fun, unpretentious setting and there's a good chance Cowboy Ciao will be near the top of the list. And why not? Bold flavors, a massive wine list, whimsical decor and friendly, personalized service are a few of the reasons to love this small, independent hot spot. Try the legendary Stetson Chopped Salad or Exotic Mushroom Pan Fry with a Bay To Breakers, your favorite syrah, or a bargain bottle of malbec from South America. Save room for pastry chef Country Velador's memorable desserts! Lunch & dinner daily, Sunday Brunch dishes. A Valley favorite since 1997, this Modern American eatery has two siblings literally next door -- FnB (seasonal, local, often organic & sustainable, all-Arizona wine list); Kazimierz World Wine Bar (wines galore, global grazing, live entertainment every night of the week).
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186 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 186 reviews
5 stars
(86)
4 stars
(71)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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- fit for foodies(111)
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- hot spot(67)
- neighborhood gem(63)
- special occasion(49)
- good for groups(46)
Cowboy Ciao Reviews List
Review 1 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my third visit. I love the food and the staff has always been very nice and down to earth. It is often noisy, that is the reason for my not-so-high rating on the ambience. On this particular visit the three at my table had to shout to hear each other and, no, we do not need hearing aids. Also, it was a great value for the delectable food and wine."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 2 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food western gourmet
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The chop salad is really really good. The entrees were good. The pork shoulder tasty, but a little dry, esp for a braised dish.
Nice mixed drinks. Guava drink was really good according to my wife."
Nice mixed drinks. Guava drink was really good according to my wife."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always happy here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for my wife and I's first date night in a year since having our baby girl. Happy as always."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 4 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome find!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went here for the first time over 5 years ago when I was out in Scottsdale for work. It was memorable then and still is now! My fourth visit there now and love taking colleagues to enjoy the unique and delicious menu! Wish this was in my hometown!!"
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great old town restaurant. The Stetson salad is a must!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 6 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Quite possibly my most favorite restaurant in the Phoenix metro area. Fantastic food, and an amazing wine list. Excellent service from a very good staff. I'm never disappointed by this place. Love it!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yum for foodies !!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A definite pick for foodies... The use of flavor and texture in all dishes is top notch! We had the chop salad (of course :), the pastrami short ribs and the WAC Mac and cheese. All were super!! For dessert we had the apple cobbler with Brie creme and duck fat ice cream...perfect. A little pricey but worth the trip and $$$!!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 8 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Missed Expectations
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Second time to Cowboy Ciao in a month and was disappointed both times. This diappoiintment seems to be more about missed expectations than anything else. It seems that attempts to create menu items that are "out of the box" leads to regular misses. My guest was disappointed in the Reuben, my steak salad was ok, my wife's chopped salad was terrific,,,not surprising since the server indicated it is ordered by more than 2 to 1 over any other menu item. Bottom line: being creative implies that risks will be taken. If you are concerned about the misses stick to the old faithfuls."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2005
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Review 9 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Dramatic disappointing menu
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dramatic disappointing menu change - no stuffed pork chop, creme de mint chocolate cup, etc. the italian restaurant across the street was mentioned on the wine list so we went there for dessert. Salvaged the evening! Bye bye cowboy ciao!!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2007
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 10 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First Timer
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First time here... the chopped "Stetson" salad was AMAZING. Did NOT drink adult beverages, but wish I had... I did NOT like the soda's from Mexico, had a weird taste. Ended up with a water. We also had the Exotic Mushroom Stir fry, as the Mushrooms and Sauce were fantastic, I wish the Polenta was creamy. Also tried their Chicken and Waffles. The chicken and mustard slaw and maple butter was delicious, the waffles lacked in crispy texture and were a little dense. Overall, the food was delicious and I would go back for that Chopped salad alone. I am anxious to try their other menu items, because I think their chef has some definite "Yummy" skills in the kitchen! I will go back."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chopped Salad!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Chopped Salad has the best blend of flavors that I have ever tasted. My guest (from England) loved it so much that he asked to go back so he could try it a second time. It was as delicious on both occasions. Our waiter was non-intrusive but attentive."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The menu is a little different
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The menu is a little different for some people but the food was fantastic!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our waiter (Kelton) was WAY
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our waiter (Kelton) was WAY too visible during our experience on Saturday night. Other than that, I'd go back to eat again in a heartbeat."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
stetson salad was excellent,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"stetson salad was excellent, we did it with avocado instead of salmon. loved the waffle and pork dish."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Although the menu looks very
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although the menu looks very exciting, our appetizers were not as good as we expected. Mushroom dish had a lot of cremini and not as many wild mushrooms, otherwise a very rich and indulgent dish (can't imagine the entree portion). The duck relleno didn't have that much duck in it, otherwise the dish was very tasty. Buffalo carpaccio was good, but the toasts were too crispy. Good drinks, somewhat slow service."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2007
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Review 16 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice place, good meal
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice restaurant in downtown Scottsdale area. Food was good and service was very good. I had the buckeye beet salad and the pork belly and waffles. The PB & Waffles were awesome--I'd eat those all day--and a lot of food for menu item designated as a small plate. The beet salad was just OK. Nice presentation, but otherwise kind of blah. My husband had the short ribs--very tender and tasty."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2007
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Review 17 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our group had a great experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our group had a great experience. The staff was excellent, knowledgeable and very friendly. The wine list -- fabulous selection, wide price range, and all cleverly annotated kept us entertained for quite some time. High marks for presentation and taste beginning with my perfectly chilled martini gracefully balancing a lovely serving spoon holding a spicy devilled egg on the martini glass's rim to the flight of ice creams surrounding a chocolate wafter and marshmallow fluff we shared for dessert. Also highly recommend the unique chopped salad and the mushroom creation served over polenta! Crowded when we left yet we were never rushed and noise level did not hinder conversation."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 18 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The wine list is over the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The wine list is over the top! Great personable service."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Every dish at the table was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Every dish at the table was great."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 20 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Stetson Chopped...Salmon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had two, yes two, Stetson salads! I am still craving another..yummmy!!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, although dessert
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, although dessert was just ok. Love the "actual customer" quotes scattered throughout the menu."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It's really about the bar scene
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Heard the food was supposed to be great. It was good but nothing fabulous. Never really got comfortable.
The ambiance is more eclectic bar scene than yummy restaurant. Noisy, energetic. Hard to have two people across from each other at a wide table for four. We had a reservation but still got a table for four. We sat next to each other so we could hear without trying to top the chatter at the other tables. So our backs were a foot from those behind us and we looked across the main aisle at the people at the bar! Just a weird feeling."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2006
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Review 23 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
In town vacationing and met
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"In town vacationing and met some friends there for dinner. Loved the experience!!! Had the mushroom dish and it was very tasty!! Had the bottle of Sauvignon blanc and it was crisp and light. We were impressed with he uniqueness of the menu. Foodies will appreciate! Would definitely return!!!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chopped salad is heavenly.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best chopped sale on the planet. Great ahi tuna."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 25 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Stetson Salad is the best!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Stetson Salad is the best!!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 26 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The wine list is overwhelming
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The wine list is overwhelming and hard to pick what we wanted. Beer list was poor and non-descript. Chopped salad was wonderful - very creative. My husband had the pork flank and enjoyed it. I had scallops and they were a bit undercooked but tasty with a butternut squash risotto. Pricing a bit high but not terrible. Service very attentive."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent as always! The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent as always! The Mushroom Pan Fry is to die for and I have serious trouble getting past it to consider order anything else."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
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Review 28 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
There were four of us and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There were four of us and we were very well taken care of."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 29 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing. The Cowboy Chop
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing.
The Cowboy Chop is unreal-delicious. Very unusual mix of what seem to be unrelated foods come together in amazing flavors.
Everything else we had was melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
our waitress was just attentive enough :)
The Cowboy Chop is unreal-delicious. Very unusual mix of what seem to be unrelated foods come together in amazing flavors.
Everything else we had was melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
our waitress was just attentive enough :)
Also tried the pastry chef's "Junk Food" caramel corn - YUMMY!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 30 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, good table service...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, good table service... Service at the bar was horrible, we had to wait about thirty mins for the bartender to get us something. But the table service made up for it"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
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Review 31 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My best friend and I have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My best friend and I have been coming to Cowboy for 19 years on our annual vacation. We both said this dinner was the best ever...Stetson chopped of course, scallops and shrimp and grits. Kudos!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 32 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent service, Mac n Cheese,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent service, Mac n Cheese, Berkshire pork, Relleno, Short Ribs, and Party Mouth were awesome. Pork chop was just OK."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, notable wine list
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Review 33 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
the food was top notch; the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"the food was top notch; the service noticeably slow, but amiable. But I won't be going back. The place was so noisy I had to shout to my wife and had a headache by the end of the meal. Every surface is hard and reflective and the din was unbearable. It ruined the whole evening. The table next to us was complaining about the noise, too. We mentioned it to our server, but she just shrugged."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2006
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Review 34 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Eclectic menu and a big wine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Eclectic menu and a big wine list. Great service."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 35 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 36 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We came here on a recommendation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We came here on a recommendation and were not disappointed. We were told that the chopped salad was a must get, and it was definitely our favorite dish. It's unlike any other chopped salad I've had (it was better!). The salmon and basil really made it stand out. We also had the mixed mushroom and polenta dish, which was great. The duck relleno was good but it was huge - watch out if you order it as an appetizer. One of our group didn't like her drink and our server cheerfully took it back and replaced it was another, which we appreciated."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 37 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was quite good. However,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was quite good. However, our waiter was little help trying to negotiate the impressive, but poorly organized, wine list. We asked for bread and they charge for it, which seems incredibly lame. It's also quite noisy."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
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Review 38 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Multiple visits to Cowboy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Multiple visits to Cowboy Ciao has never left me wanting for anything! Everything and everyone is exceptional!!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 39 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Food, Nice Place...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Busy place, best to get a reservation. The Pork Shank is fabulous and do are the short ribs. Save room for desert! Gotta have the fried flat bread."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 40 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent, but pork dish needs help
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall very happy and an overall favorite in town. Was a little disappointed with the pork dish, as it wasn't very flavorful. However, took a bite of the short ribs that another person ordered and it was excellent! Our entire group started with the chopped salad and we all loved it. Excellent wines and will be going back for sure!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 41 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a find. Sean was a perfect
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a find. Sean was a perfect combination of informed and charming. Can't wait to eat there again."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 42 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was our second toime to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was our second toime to Old Scottsdale and we had to make it back to Cowboy Ciao! The food, drink and atmoshere are great. We can't wait for our vist next year!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 43 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was absolutely amazing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was absolutely amazing! My dad, who is the pickiest eater I know even tried and loved many items on the menu that I thought he would have been scared of. Also, they served Coke Light which is one of my all time favorite drinks and I always thought I could only get in Mexico and Europe, it was phenomenal! I will definitely go back the next time I'm in Scottsdale!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 44 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Falling from Grace? let's hope not
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our second visit to CC and we were really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, the service was sorely lacking, the timing of the food was poor and the place was just too crowded -- we felt like we were in the way at our tiny table for two. We were jostled and frequently felt like an afterthought. A shame, as the food is creative and well done. We shared our experience the following night with three separate local couples dining at another nearby hot spot. They all affirmed our feelings that service was falling off at Cowboy Ciao -- that it just "wasn't worth" the effort that the dining room presented. Two of three of them said they only went to the bar to eat now, as it avoided what was seen as a hassle in the dining room."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 45 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Staff was overwhelmed and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Staff was overwhelmed and was not helpful at all. Focused more about upselling than actual needs of guest."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2009
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Review 46 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything tasted great and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything tasted great and the atmosphere was awesome, it just took a little long for our food to come. Fortunately we were in a small group and had plenty of conversation to pass the time."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 47 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was very friendly.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was very friendly. Everything we ordered was surprisingly tasty. Table was ready on time for our reservation, even though restaurant was quite busy."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 48 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
REALLY good a unique food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"REALLY good a unique food. Stetson salad, pork belly waffle, mushroom/polenta dish and corn nut scallops were all EXCELLENT!!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 49 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We go here every time we are
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We go here every time we are in Phoenix. The Stetson salad is really special."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 50 for Cowboy Ciao
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The neighborhood ambiance
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The neighborhood ambiance really set the mood and being high tech rednecks, the decor was right up our alley. Alexandra was a perfect server. Recommended a great wine in our price range and gave us a taste beforehand. The food was off the hook great, kind of Southwest/Tex-Mex/French. The mesquite smoked pastrami brined short ribs were like melt in your mouth candy and the pork shank was perfectly tender and delicately seasoned. We never had to use the knife. We especially loved the fingerling potatoes with the Hatch chile shallot cream sauce. It was our anniversary and Alexandra compedk us a wonderful slice of cake that paired perfectly with the last sips of wine. One of our best meals together in 33 years of sharing."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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