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Chicken Schnitzel with Lingonberries - Venue's Cafe, Carefree, AZ

Venue's Cafe

4.7 (442)
$31 to $50
American
34 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ 85377

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Venue's Cafe

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Carefree

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
Located directly across from the Town Center Park, Venues offers Contemporary American Cuisine with comfort food selections. The rustic interior is defined by rich finishes of brick, copper, wood and stone. The freshest ingredients are combined to produce recipes that are creative and affordable. Sit by our Copper fireplace and well-stocked wine cellar. It is in this setting that guests enjoy the finer things in life, which include great drinks, boutique wines, craft beer on draught, HDTV and marvelous food.

Speaking of eats, the offerings run the gamut, from small plates of deviled eggs with bacon jam, crab cakes, Mexican shrimp cocktail, wonderful specialty salads including our best loved Southwest chicken sald to dinner entrees of Prime Cut Filet Mignon, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, and Venues special Chicken Schnitzel with lingonberries. Hearing about events at Venues is easy with our VIP email updates, join today.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    A variety of catering menus offered to meet everyones needs.
  • Area
    Carefree
  • Cross Street
    Hum Road
  • Parking Details
    Ample surface parking directly in front of the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Second and Fourth Sundays 7:30 - 10:00
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Venue's Cafe.

4.7

4.7
(442)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Scottsdale

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Venue's Cafe offers "delicious" dishes like "the best hamburgers in the area" and "fabulous eggplant parmigiana." With a varied menu and "excellent" service, it's a local favorite for consistent quality. Outdoor dining could use some sprucing up, but inside, friendly staff and standout entrees ensure a delightful experience.
442 Reviews
  1. john Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona62 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Restaurant Week meal. Great service and reserved table.

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  2. betty

    Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I and another couple went to Venue's for the Friday night walleye special. It was delicious!! As were the au gratin potatoes, broccolini, and cheesecake!!

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  3. Linda Gold

    Portland / Oregon6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and all 6 people people enjoyed their dinner but food came out slow. Definitely worth waiting for! Order the crab cakes!!

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  4. Rebecca

    Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately Venues screwed up my confirmed reservation. They gave up our seats to other patrons and when we asked if we could sit at an empty table we saw, then said it was for "regulars." We are pretty much regulars, Bronco knows us, so this was not cool. We left and went elsewhere. Pretty disappointing since we brought friends. Felt kind of sorry for the young guy in charge of this. He had no explanation...very commonplace in 2026 I've realized. Thought computers were supposed to make our lives easier...*sigh*

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  5. Robin Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our servers were outstanding and the food that the 5 of us got (all different entrees was delicious. We will be back. Thanks Venues!

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  6. Elizabeth Gold

    Los Angeles22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food for our party of 8. I think we had a little of everything - nachos to start which were amazing, salads, chicken picatta, filet, pork shop, fajitas and the Southwest meatloaf. Nice wine selection that was reasonably priced. Service was gracious and attentive. Highly recommend.

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  7. James

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best hamburgers in the area.

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  8. Donna

    San Diego16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We chose to sit outdoors because of the loudness inside. Pleasant weather to enjoy dinner outside. I believe a restaurant’s outdoor area reflects on them as people walking by see it. It should look inviting. The Venue’s Cafe does not reflect this. Old faded table clothes …. Zero outdoor decor, doesn’t give the feeling of a beautiful area to enjoy a meal & relax. With that all being said the food was very good and the service excellent. I would go back and try the inside. Please consider sprucing up the patio area. 

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  9. Daniel

    Phoenix / Arizona25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal and always a pleasure to have Bronco for our wonderful server.

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  10. James Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All was good except for the filet mignon ordered to go along with a salad. It was ordered medium and served very well done. Other than that the meal was good

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    A variety of catering menus offered to meet everyones needs.
  • Area
    Carefree
  • Cross Street
    Hum Road
  • Parking Details
    Ample surface parking directly in front of the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Second and Fourth Sundays 7:30 - 10:00
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

FAQs

Private dining isn't part of Venue's Cafe's offering, the restaurant's policies list that private parties are not allowed, with the focus on the open dining room and convivial atmosphere.

Saturdays are perfect for the restaurant’s Prime Rib night, and Sundays are a popular choice for brunch (Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm).

Yes, Venue's Cafe is often chosen for anniversaries and date nights, with a cozy vibe thanks to its copper fireplace and well‑stocked wine cellar.

Yes, families dine here, and staff have been attentive to children, even helping a family move a lightheaded child outside and serving brunches where kids have been present.

Portions at Venue's Cafe are generally generous, multiple guests specifically describe large portions and generous pours.

It depends on what you want: Saturday evenings are prime‑rib nights (a fan favorite), Thursday dinners feature half‑price bottles with two entrées, and Sunday brunch runs 10:00 am–3:00 pm.

Venue's Cafe feels warm and rustic, brick, copper, wood and stone finishes, a copper fireplace and wine cellar create a cozy, dimly lit setting that guests call comfortable and inviting.

Yes, Venue's Cafe has a patio that guests repeatedly mention enjoying for lunch and evening meals.

Venue's Cafe often fills up for Saturday prime-rib nights and can be busy on Thursday evenings, so reservations are a good idea; at other times guests describe it as quiet enough to talk and relax.

Casual dress is the guide at Venue's Cafe, comfortable, not formal, suitable for everyday meals and for celebrations like anniversary dinners mentioned by guests.

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Venue's Cafe

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Carefree

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
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