By Gretchen Pahia
Photos courtesy of Collins Bros. Chophouse
Tasty eats and restaurants are in no short supply across the Valley but if you’re searching for something a bit unique and different, stop by Scottsdale’s Collins Bros. Chophouse.
The restaurant offers a twist on the classic chophouse. They serve some of the highest quality cuts of meat, fresh seafood, and ingredients in town. The restaurant aims to please everyone who walks through the door, whether they are there enjoying a meal with friends, family, or alone. Collins Bros. offers sit-down service both indoors and outside on a beautiful patio. There is also a full-service bar where you can grab a drink, a quick bite to eat, or enjoy a full meal.
If you’re looking for a quick appetizer or small plate, there are several options including Noble Bread brioche rolls with whipped butter and pink Hawaiian salt; and charred brussels sprouts with candied bacon, low n’ slow garlic, and balsamic reduction. Like artichokes? Check out the California artichokes grilled with citrus aioli and maldon sea salt.
There’s also soup (the French onion gratine is delicious and features imported gruyere) and salad options like the twisted noodle salad for those looking for a nice start to a meal or just a lighter bite.
One of the big draws to this local hot spot is the seafood offerings. These include bang bang ahi tuna poke, cold smoked salmon tartare, Old Bay shrimp cocktail, shucked oysters, and more. There are also “between the bread and bun” offerings including a Chophouse burger, portobello dip, kings burger, and crispy fish sandwich. Daily specials run the gamut from fried pork chops, house-made pappardelle, bone-in veal parmesan, and on Mondays and Tuesdays you can enjoy a fried chicken supper with goat cheese whipped potatoes, Collins slaw, and Pommery mustard.
Seafood delights more your style? Check out the crispy shrimp platter, organic Scottish salmon, Maryland style crab cakes, or the daily market fish.
The main attraction for many people is the Butcher Shop style offerings with such dishes as dry aged pork porterhouse, braised short rib, center-cut filet, blackened NY strip, Sonoma ribeye, and by limited availability, the Collins Bros. prime rib.
If you are looking for a specialty cocktail, there’s a great selection of handmade beverages available on the menu as well as a good offering of wines and beers. There are also plenty of alcohol-free options including soda, tea, and coffee.
There is a decent kids menu for the younger members dining with Collins Bros. Chophouse, as well as a tasty dessert menu with such treats as butter cake, coconut cream pie, cheesecake, and chocolate mousse pie.
Collins Bros. Chophouse is located at 8220 N. Hayden Rd. They are open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays. Happy hour is offered daily from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and hours of business vary by day. For more information on the restaurant and their delicious menu options, visit collinsbrosaz.com or call 480-699-0811.
