If I want good, freshly prepared food in a comfy setting, I go to Village Tavern. If I am dining with picky eaters, I go to Village Tavern. If I am entertaining for a business meeting, I go to Village Tavern. The key for VT is great, freshly prepared food on a consistent basis in an environment that is familiar and comfortable. There is truly something on the menu for everyone. It has all the favorites, such as ribs, grilled seafood, burgers, and wood-fired pizzas, but it also has items that are a little different like Caribbean salmon and tuna nicoise. It is what I would call upscale American dining. The setting is like a large, nicely decorated cabin with dark, rich wood; a large open space; and a large fireplace. The bar side of the restaurant is also a nice place to enjoy a drink in the large leather chairs by the fireplace. When it is busy, it can get rather noisy, so a booth might be a better option if you need to have a long conversation.
Overall, I have enjoyed countless meals at the Village Tavern. The service and quality of food is something I can also count on to be great.
Some of my favorites are:
Potato chips (I know that sounds odd, but when they come right out of the kitchen dipped in ranch, they don’t last long at our table)
Thai chicken skewers
Mediterranean salad with grilled chicken
Prime rib (truly some of the best prime rib around, let alone in Scottsdale)
Baby-back ribs
St. Bart’s chocolate torte
I should also mention that my kids love the cheeseburger pizza, grilled salmon, prime rib, and burgers.
Tip: They do have call-ahead seating and reservations. If you plan on visiting, make a call before you leave.
Also, throughout the summer, they have a Friday Night Fish Fry. For $10, you get fried cod with fries and slaw. This has become very popular with the locals and sells out very fast. If you plan on having this for your dinner, plan on getting there well before 7pm.