Rough Rider
Rough Rider offers a sophisticated speakeasy atmosphere located in a hidden underground space. This establishment provides a moody, woodsy aesthetic that feels upscale yet welcoming. Guests can enjoy a curated selection of exquisite cocktails and well-paced dishes, ranging from savory duck breast to fresh seafood appetizers.
The attentive service ensures a smooth experience despite the unique basement location. While finding the entrance requires some navigation, the high-quality menu and skilled bartending make it a notable destination for groups seeking a refined culinary experience.
Features and services of Rough Rider
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Customer Reviews
Rough Rider has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on over 967 reviews on Google
Took awhile to find our way to the restaurant which was located underground. Drinks were alright, food came out at a good pace. Food portions were just right. The baked crab dip and mussels were AMAZING - possibly the highlight of my night. Ambience was rather dark, and there were no restrooms available (you had to take the lift back up). Definitely come in a group so that you could taste most of the dishes on the menu.
This place was a little tough to locate, access to the building is through an alleyway, and then the restaurant is in the basement of the building. The food was pretty solid, with the massive Caesar salad being a highlight. The charcuterie board wasn’t great, the meats were very chewy and there were a lot of cubes of some type of soft cheese we couldn’t quite identify, perhaps queso blanco. The salmon entre was good. I also had a buffalo trace old fashioned which was very good as well. Our server was wonderful, she had great recommendations and she was very attentive.
The food and service were great. This place isn’t "cheap" but a lot of places are expensive but overpriced. This place was really good. $30 for an Old Fashioned but it was really good. The food is great and paired well. It is kind of hard to find, it’s in the basement of a building you have to go to the middle elevator of the building and it’s downstairs. The service was great. Drinks were great. I have nothing negative to say.
I went in for drinks and dinner. Great service. The cesar salad was great, shrimp cocktail was fine (was expecting some bigger shrimp), but the chicory rubbed duck breast was amazing! They cooked it well and it was very flavorfu. My favorite part was the vibe: dark and woodsy, upscale feels but not stuffy. Location is great with plenty of other places to go before or after within walking distance. To enter, you have to take an elevator down, which was unclear when I walked into the complex. Parking in the area gets a little tricky later in the evenings on weekends as it's a relatively busy area. Highly recommended.
Hard to find but worth it. Tyler and Brandon will make you night with the best drinks and exquisite bartending skills. The vibes are ‘speakeasy’ and the food is superb. The drinks are to-die-for and if you don’t know what to order, ask the bartenders. Definitely stop and have a bite!
Information about Rough Rider
Address
Rough Rider is located at 1001 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
Phone
The phone number of Rough Rider is +1 602-675-0439
Website
The website of Rough Rider is: roughrideraz.com
Business Hours
Monday: 15:00–22:00
Tuesday: 15:00–22:00
Wednesday: 15:00–22:00
Thursday: 15:00–22:00
Friday: 15:00–00:00
Saturday: 15:00–00:00
Sunday: 15:00–22:00



