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Rough Rider

4.7 (1896)
$31 to $50
American
1001 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1935

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Rough Rider

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Downtown Phoenix

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2 people
20:00
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Located in the thriving area of Phoenix's Roosevelt Row, Rough Rider offers a Modern American menu accompanied by unique cocktails inspired by recipes of the late 1800's. Venture down our private elevator and be transported back in time to a presidential lounge filled with delectable dishes and unforgettable libations fit for Teddy himself.
Enter the lobby through the glass doors located in the alley to the northeast and down the middle elevator to the basement.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 15:00–22:00 Tue–Thu 15:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private Event accommodations available through our website at Roughrideraz.com
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Reviews

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4.7

4.7
(1896)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Phoenix

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rough Rider offers an enchanting "speakeasy vibe" with "amazing food" and "craft cocktails" that impress. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "unique atmosphere," with standout dishes like lamb lollipops and venison chops. It's a "must-visit" for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience in Phoenix.
1,896 Reviews
  1. Peter Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional worth the value; especially the fresh oysters! Service was ok, the waiter could have done a better job of ordering our food like putting in the main before we finished our appetizer instead of later. Also they could have used some extra help or gave us a pitcher so we did not have to wait to have our water refilled.

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  2. Idalid

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, food, ambience. Definately a comeback.

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  3. Daevion

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried this place out for a date and it was absolutely worth it. Great food and service. Very nice ambiance and atmosphere. Would highly recommend

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  4. Brendon

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Before our reservation, Rough Rider called to let us know they were having a wiring issue in the kitchen and could only serve cold food. We were disappointed at first but decided to go anyway, and I’m so glad we did! The food was incredible and completely exceeded our expectations. The drinks were amazing too! The staff were great, and the bar manager, Brandon, really took care of us and made sure we had a great experience despite the kitchen issues. We enjoyed it so much that we’re going back again tonight to try more of the menu! Definitely recommend checking this spot out.

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  5. MARK

    Phoenix / Arizona10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food had the Vinson chops. Wife had the duck. Both very good. Our server was on the “shy” side. She was having a bad day. But overall it was really good and very vibes.

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  6. Stephen Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My issue was the "ambience." The air conditioner was so cold, I shivered through my dinner. I asked the server whether they could do anything about it and she said she would try, but nothing changed. Otherwise it was a great experience.

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  7. Sanjiv Gold

    Los Angeles49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, pork chop quite possibly the best I may have had! My wife had the duck which was also terrific. The cocktail list is very innovative although we did not indulge this time around. We sat at the seafood counter which was the least attractive space in the restaurant, Next time we will book to sit near the bar.

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  8. Gary Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All I have to say is wow the food was amazing and the atmosphere was truly great, we had a great time and we will definitely make this a go-to place and recommend it to everyone, our server Heather was truly amazing, she had a great attitude, was very knowledgeable about the food and made it a great night, this evening was truly just amazing from the seafood tower to the oysters to all the other food to the amazing drinks and our amazing server Heather, the night was awesome, if you're looking for an inspirational, motivational, and impactful date night spot with incredible food, craft cocktails, and that hidden speakeasy vibe under Roosevelt Row, Rough Rider is it, do yourself a favor and go experience it, we can't wait to be back.

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  9. Aaron

    Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great. My colleague and I sat at the bar. Terrific ambiance and loved the "speak easy" feel. Staff was professional and extremely fast. We ordered about half a dozen different things at different times and all came out within 15 minutes. Fantastic, will be back!

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  10. Judy

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I didn't go, I just reserved the table, however; everyone loved it. Apparently, the food was great!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 15:00–22:00 Tue–Thu 15:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private Event accommodations available through our website at Roughrideraz.com
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FAQs

For a lively night, Saturday is a great pick, guests report Saturday reservations and enjoyed a Saturday happy-hour visit; for a quieter meal, Sunday evenings tend to be slower.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, nothing formal expected, and you’ll see everything from jeans to business attire on other guests.

Rough Rider tends to fill up as the evening progresses, guests report it “started getting much busier by 6:30p” and can be very crowded at peak; Sunday nights have been described as slower and more relaxed.

Yes, Rough Rider's dim, underground speakeasy vibe and many guests' anniversary and Valentine's visits make it a popular choice for a special evening.

Rough Rider is calmer earlier in the evening, guests say it wasn’t busy early but grew much busier around 6:30 p.m., and some visitors come before 5 p.m. to take advantage of happy-hour offerings.

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Rough Rider

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Downtown Phoenix

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 29 times today
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