Grassroots Kitchen & Tap is a family-owned, Southern-influenced American restaurant on North Hayden Road in Scottsdale’s McCormick Ranch area. It has fed neighborhood regulars and destination diners since 2011 with a from-scratch menu, a deep craft beer list, and service that feels personal without being stiff (Grassroots Kitchen & Tap).
The kitchen cooks classic Southern comfort food with care: crisp fried chicken, slow-braised meats, and hearty sides built for sharing. At the bar, rotating drafts lean regional, and a thoughtful wine list gives date-night couples an alternative to beer. The room is warm and casual, and the friends-and-family energy owners have cultivated is obvious. Servers know repeat guests by name, and the place draws more than 1,200 Yelp reviews from a loyal following (Yelp).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Grassroots opens daily at 11am. It closes at 9pm Sunday through Thursday and at 10pm on Friday and Saturday. Social Hour runs every day from 3pm to 6pm, which is the smartest window for value-minded drinkers and early diners (Grassroots). Weekend evenings and the January–April high season fill quickly, so book through OpenTable or call 480.699.0699. Weekday lunch is the quietest time to visit. The restaurant sits at 8120 N. Hayden Rd., Suite E-100, a short drive from Old Town Scottsdale, and has easy plaza parking.
