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Beginner’s Luck, Scottsdale, AZ

Beginner’s Luck

4.6
4.6
162 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Sister restaurant to Citizen Public House and The Gladly, this casual all-day dining hangout is located in buzzy & walkable Old Town Scottsdale. Tucked in from Main Street, Beginner's Luck has a charming patio perfect for leisurely dining, and an indoor dining room with an open kitchen. Diners love the critically acclaimed dishes on the comforty brunch, happy hour, and dinner menus. Sip beverages from local specialty coffee, to craft cocktails and wines. Reservations recommended for dinner service. Walk-in availability only for brunch and lunch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 9:00 am–3:00 pm Wed–Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 571-0416
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ben Graham
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Scottsdale
  • Cross street
    Main Street east of Scottsdale Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beginner's Luck offers a charming dining experience with "excellent service" and a "delicious" menu. Guests rave about the "fantastic" chopped salad and "unique" burrata. The outdoor patio is a highlight, especially during good weather. While some found the menu limited, the friendly ambiance and attentive staff make it a delightful spot to revisit.

162 Reviews
  1. Betsy

    VIP

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 star experience. Tucked away & casual with top notch food & service!

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  2. Amy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, classy, quiet patio in the middle of Old Scottsdale. All four of us had the burger which was exceptional. Fries were fine (not amazing) and the brussel sprouts were unique and delicious. Will definitely go again.

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  3. michael

    VIP

    Phoenix

    39 reviews

    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time eating here, though we've been often to The Gladly and Citizen's Public House. I ordered the burger which I found very disappointing. First time out, tepid temp, unmelted cheese. To his credit our waiter took it right back to bring me a new one. This one was certainly hotter, but the taste, texture and thickness of the burger was disappointing, certainly when compared to comparably priced places - I'd note that I really have enjoyed the burgers at Public House. My wife ordered the special and was pleased overall. The restaurant is very, very casual.

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  4. Sondra

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had excellent service, great food and an overall thoroughly enjoyable evening! Highly recommended!

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  5. Staci

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kind and friendly service, and the Midnight Cereal dessert was super!

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  6. Joginder

    VIP

    Phoenix

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Happy Hour was an incredibly great value. We will go back for sure.

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  7. Marsha

    VIP

    Kansas City

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing menu and wine list.but ok as a midscale bar/grill

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  8. Melissa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was a little disappointing but not bad by any means. Cute spot, servers were sweet and competent, kitchen and bar were crowded with servers which makes it seem disorganized and takes away from the elegant indoors.

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  9. Alan

    VIP

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were pleasantly surprised with the ambiance sitting on the patio. They didn't rush us and checked us in at a good pace. The service was good, and the detailed description of the food choices and quality was excellent, especially the sweet choices! Overall, a good time was had by our party of four. Booking well in advance recommended.

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  10. Caitlin

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as expected. Menu is limited, perhaps mostly by my food allergies but still enjoyed what I was able to eat. We got to sit inside with doors open (February) so temp was great. Hoping it's cooler this summer than last.

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Beginner’s Luck is rated 4.6 stars by 162 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Beginner’s Luck

7240 E Main St, Suite C100, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street east of Scottsdale Road
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Scottsdale
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 9:00 am–3:00 pm Wed–Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Graham
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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