Hand Cut Chophouse
Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale
Bar in Scottsdale, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Hand Cut Chophouse is worth considering when the brief is easy Scottsdale dining with a familiar chophouse-style format. It is better for dates, group meals, and low-friction plans than for diners chasing documented awards, chef-led tasting menus, or a wine-first experience.
About Hand Cut Chophouse
In Scottsdale, the useful planning signal is decision clarity. Hand Cut Chophouse is a pick to consider when the group wants a straightforward Scottsdale meal without turning the choice into a research project. If the priority is comparing other options, cross-shop Marcellino Ristorante, LDV Winery, Kyoto Scottsdale at the Waterfront, or Élephante Scottsdale.
Choose it for an easy Scottsdale plan, not a destination dining statement
The case for choosing it is simple: it fits the diner who wants a Scottsdale option with posted daily hours and a smart casual dress code. That makes it useful when ease and basic planning details matter.
The weaker case is depth. Choose it for practical Scottsdale dining rather than a culinary pilgrimage. For a broader sweep of local options, use our full Scottsdale restaurants guide, our full Scottsdale bars guide, our full Scottsdale wineries guide, our full Scottsdale hotels guide, and our full Scottsdale experiences guide.
Where it fits among Scottsdale alternatives
Choose this when ease matters more than novelty. Élephante Scottsdale is a useful cross-shop for a different kind of night out, Kyoto Scottsdale at the Waterfront gives you another dining option, and LDV Winery or Marcellino Ristorante may make sense when the group wants to compare different plans.
For planning around Scottsdale, compare the mood against Hand Cut Chophouse and other local dining rooms. If you want a simple, smart-casual option with hours that run from 11 AM daily to 9 PM most nights and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, Hand Cut Chophouse is easy to keep on the shortlist.
Planning details
- Location
- 7135 E Camelback Rd #154, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
- Website
- handcutchophouse.com
- Phone
- +1 480 494 2008
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Hand Cut Chophouse leans into a restrained, classic steakhouse mood rather than theatricality. Dark materials and a steady, low hum give the room an intimate, deliberate feel: this is a place meant for evenings that matter. The bar is purposeful, not decorative, and the writing about the cocktail programme positions the drinks as a thoughtful complement to the meal. Overall the restaurant reads as elegant and composed—a chophouse that prioritizes craft and atmosphere over flash.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination that suits deliberate evenings—think date nights, celebratory meals and group outings where a more considered dining experience is expected. The emphasis on a serious cocktail programme and an attentive room makes it a natural pick for special-occasion dinners or gatherings where the drinks and the meal are both central to the experience. Its placement on Camelback Road and focus on volume-driven service also makes it a dependable option for nights out in Old Town Scottsdale.
Ordering Tips
Make the bar part of the experience: the copy explicitly notes that the bar counter "earns its keep," so sitting at the bar is a good way to sample the cocktail programme in full. Expect a curated cocktail list that is treated as an editorial decision rather than a fallback; engage the bartender about the evening’s highlights. The venue’s wine list is referenced in the broader comparison, so ordering by the bottle for a group or celebration is also appropriate if you want the drinks to frame the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Polished and energetic with shiny wood floors, white subway tiles, bright yellow stools on faux grass, green walls with golden cow heads, and splashes of emerald and daffodil colors, creating a fun, eye-popping atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Lounge, Soul, Top 40, House (weekend Djs)
Signature Pours
- Scottsdale Sunset
- blackberry mojito
- peach ambrosia
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 7135 E Camelback Rd #154, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If this is not the right fit
Cross-shop Marcellino Ristorante if the priority is a more food-led dinner. Choose LDV Winery when the evening should revolve around wine rather than a chophouse format.
Bar context
How It Compares
Choose Hand Cut Chophouse when booking ease and a familiar chophouse-style meal matter more than a scene-driven room. Élephante Scottsdale is the stronger pick for a more social, design-forward night, while Hand Cut is the safer call for mixed groups that want a less complicated dinner format.
Kyoto Scottsdale at the Waterfront is the better alternative when the group wants a different dining format at the Waterfront. LDV Winery should be the cross-shop if wine is the point of the evening rather than the supporting act.
For a more food-focused Italian dinner, Marcellino Ristorante is the more compelling choice. 7133 E Stetson Dr works as a nearby comparison point when location and convenience are driving the decision.
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Compare Hand Cut Chophouse
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Cut Chophouse | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Élephante Scottsdale | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Kyoto Scottsdale at the Waterfront | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| LDV Winery | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Marcellino Ristorante | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| 7133 E Stetson Dr | Scottsdale | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hand Cut Chophouse good for a date?
It can be, if you want a straightforward smart-casual option in Scottsdale. Judge it as an easy dining plan rather than a special-occasion destination.
What's the best time to go to Hand Cut Chophouse?
Hand Cut Chophouse is open 11 AM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 10 PM Friday and Saturday, and 11 AM to 9 PM Sunday. Friday and Saturday offer the longest posted hours.
Is Hand Cut Chophouse open late?
Only somewhat later on Friday and Saturday, when it stays open until 10 PM. The rest of the week it closes at 9 PM, so it is not a true late-night spot.
Do I need a reservation at Hand Cut Chophouse?
If timing matters, especially on Friday or Saturday when the hours run until 10 PM, check directly with the venue before you go.
Is the food good at Hand Cut Chophouse?
It is best evaluated as a Scottsdale dining option with posted hours and a smart casual dress code rather than as a destination dining statement.
