Fat Ox

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   Adrián

   Phoenix2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I've loved this place for years but they've gone WAY downhill. App: Herb Grilled Octopus Good flavour but for $28 it shouldn't be one TINY piece of octopus. Felt like a rip off 2 pastas: Saffron spaghetti. Barely had any of the proteins described and the sauce was a broken, oily mess Rosso Creste Di Gallo. Delicious but also the sauce was a broken oily mess Main course: Short Rib alla Vaccinara. The meat had barely any flavour although tender. Probably less than 1 FL oz of the celery root purée which was a huge disappointment. Meat seemed as it was supposed to be seared but I'd say it was more of a char. Dessert: Ordered tiramisu, they brought the passionfruit tarte on accident. The incident was quickly corrected. Tiramisu lacked flavour and the texture was very odd. The chocolate on the bottom layer seemed of poor quality as it was greasy. I'm glad they brought the passionfruit tarte on accident as it was a much more enjoyable dessert. Works best when all the elements are combined because the tarte on its own had a chalky texture, almost as if agar agar was used in excess I've dined here several times in the past 7 years and the past 2 times I have watched the decline in quality. This visit last night has (quite sadly) assisted me in the conclusion of decision to no longer be a patron of this establishment. Alongside the food we ordered 1 cocktail, 1 beer, 1 neat Havana club rum ($21 for a shot out of a $30 bottle), and a cappuccino with dessert. Grand total after tip came out to $242.56USD Absolute shame because I would've once said dining here is worth the money you spend. No longer can such a statement can be supported.
   

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   Kristin VIP

   Indiana17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely loved everything about eating at Fax Ox. Highly recommend dining there.
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   New York City14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and drinks and great ambiance. Hip and vibrant atmosphere.
   

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   chad VIP

   Dallas42 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was the primary issue that ruined our experience. All the food and beverages were great, it just took forever to get them. Had tables near us who sat down 30 minutes after we did, and were ordering desserts while we were waiting on entrees. Waiter would just disappear. Had to ask for items multiple times. Again, just ruined the whole experience.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Minneapolis2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great time at dinner. We loved the food, perfect portions to get to try many things. They even helped us celebrate my friend’s birthday with a special gelato! Thanks for a wonderful evening!
   

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   Kenneth VIP

   Portland24 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   We have always enjoyed our meals at Fat Ox, but not sure what's going on these days. We ordered appetizers and got them in good time. Then we waited for 45 minutes for our entrees. The server came back once to tell us we'd get them soon, then never returned. Not a good idea. After 45 minutes we said we wanted our check and would pay for what we'd already had. The server went and got the manager who was very apologetic and wouldn't let us pay for our appetizers. He gave us his card and encouraged us to return and he would do everything he could to make up for it. That was nice and I applaud his efforts, but it didn't really save our night. That server clearly didn't do his job, he could have been more attentive and pushed the kitchen, and all would have been well.. Maybe they don't pay enough to get good servers? Don't know.
   

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   Kevin

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Fantastic food,wine and service. Sat outside on a beautiful night. I had the Filet which was outstanding. My lady had branzino and that was superb.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Beautiful ambience excellent service portions are a little small over. All the food is excellent.
   

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   RMck VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Poor indifferent service Food was average at best
   

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    Claudia

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great food, service and atmosphere. Not too loud for Scottsdale.
    

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