BOURBON STEAK
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale
Restaurant in Scottsdale, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Book BOURBON STEAK for a polished Scottsdale dinner when the room and resort setting matter, especially for a group or special occasion. It is less compelling if the plan is casual, price-sensitive, or built around discovering a specific chef-driven menu.
About BOURBON STEAK
BOURBON STEAK in Scottsdale is best planned as an evening visit rather than a lunch plan. The schedule is from 5:30–9 PM every day, and the dress code is business casual.
For a return visit, the safest planning frame is simple: use it when the group wants a Scottsdale dinner with clear evening hours and a business-casual baseline. Confirm dish-by-dish strategies, price expectations, private-room availability, or specific service formats directly before building the night around them.
Use it for dinner, not detailed menu specifics
The value case is planning certainty. If the goal is an evening meal where business-casual attire and a defined dinner window fit the plan, BOURBON STEAK is easy to place in the schedule. If the group wants to compare it with other named options, consider Ironwood American Kitchen or Pitch at Cavasson as part of the same planning process.
Private-dining expectations should be handled with care: specific room counts, minimums, and capacities require direct inquiry. For a group booking, the next move is to contact the restaurant directly and ask what seating setup works well for the party size, timing, and pace of the meal.
Where it sits in a Scottsdale dinner plan
Among the comparison options, BOURBON STEAK is a direct evening pick because of its business-casual dress code and nightly 5:30–9 PM hours. La Hacienda is another option to compare when the group wants a different setting. Toro is another possible pivot for a plan, while Persian Room Fine Dining is also worth comparing if the group is still deciding.
The practical verdict: choose BOURBON STEAK when Scottsdale, dinner timing, and a business-casual dress code solve the night. Look elsewhere when the main priority is lunch, exact menu scouting, private-room details, or a casual drop-in plan.
Located inside
HotelFairmont Scottsdale PrincessFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- scottsdaleprincess.com
- Phone
- +14805852694
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bourbon Steak inhabits the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess with the controlled restraint of a resort fine-dining room. The interior reads darker and more contained than many modern American kitchens, with low amber lighting and an intimate scale that leans toward the private-dining-room end of the spectrum. Service and acoustics are calibrated so conversation carries easily, and the overall effect is one of careful refinement rather than flamboyance. The kitchen-forward steak program underpins that mood, balancing technical precision with the kind of composed atmosphere you expect from an upper-tier hotel restaurant.
Best For
This is a destination for evening meals and milestone dinners, especially when you want the convenience of a resort setting combined with restaurant polish. Bourbon Steak’s placement inside the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and its emphasis on wine depth and premium cuts make it a reliable choice for business dinners, date nights and celebratory evenings. The contained dining room and manageable noise level help conversations stay private, and the kitchen’s technical approach to steaks supports the sense that this is a meal to linger over rather than rush.
Ordering Tips
Start with light, shareable starters and work toward a butter-poached steak as a centerpiece: the menu highlights the technique, which yields a different internal texture and a distinctive crust after finishing. Signature items worth noting include the duck-fat fries and tuna tartare, plus a classic filet mignon if you prefer a traditional cut. Given the restaurant’s noted wine depth, ask the staff or sommelier for bottle or glass recommendations that match the steak’s richness. Portions and presentation lean toward the premium side, so consider sharing sides to sample more of the menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant yet comfortable design mirroring Scottsdale's natural beauty with warm, inviting atmosphere, fireside terrace, and refined sophistication.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- duck fat fries
- filet mignon
- tuna tartare
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Planning details
Location
7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
For a livelier resort dinner, try La Hacienda. For a more casual Scottsdale group meal, Pitch at Cavasson is the easier pivot.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Scottsdale
La Hacienda is the sharper comparison for a resort dinner with more Southwestern energy, while BOURBON STEAK is the cleaner pick when the group wants a more formal steakhouse-style night. Choose La Hacienda for a livelier table; choose BOURBON STEAK when the decision is about a composed special-occasion dinner.
Ironwood American Kitchen and Pitch at Cavasson are better value-oriented cross-shops when the group does not need the resort setting. They make more sense for a lower-friction Scottsdale dinner; BOURBON STEAK makes more sense when ambiance and occasion carry more weight than pure value.
Toro and Persian Room Fine Dining are the better picks for groups that want a more shareable, higher-energy meal. BOURBON STEAK is the safer choice for client dinners, birthdays, and guests who expect a classic upscale dinner format.
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Compare BOURBON STEAK
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| BOURBON STEAK | Scottsdale | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| La Hacienda | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Ironwood American Kitchen | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Toro | Scottsdale | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7502025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5882023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #842023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Persian Room Fine Dining | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Pitch at Cavasson | Scottsdale | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BOURBON STEAK good for a special occasion?
It can make sense for an evening plan in Scottsdale where business-casual attire fits the group. The daily 5:30–9 PM dinner window makes it better suited to an evening visit than a midday stop.
Is lunch or dinner better at BOURBON STEAK?
Dinner is the option here, as the posted hours are 5:30–9 PM every day. If you want to plan around BOURBON STEAK in Scottsdale, build the visit around an evening reservation rather than lunch.
What are alternatives to BOURBON STEAK?
La Hacienda, Ironwood American Kitchen, Pitch at Cavasson, Toro, and Persian Room Fine Dining are other options to compare depending on what your group is looking for.
What should I order at BOURBON STEAK?
Specific dishes are not listed here, so do not build the visit around a particular item without checking the current menu directly. For a first visit the latest menu before you go and confirm any must-have dishes with the restaurant.
