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Delicious drinks and a great bar menu. The staff was very flexible in letting us order dinner off the menu - the calamari smelled delicious but we opted for 1 burger and 1 turkey burger - both great!
The view from the bar at sunset is phenomenal and even though the bar area is small it's big enough for a little privacy and there's outdoor seating w/ a fire pit, especially nice in the evening.
Gorgeous setting, friendly people, and the best specialty drinks I've ever had! No syrups, no added sugar...just liquor deliciousness!
Oh, and the appetizers looked pretty good too!
After almost a year since my first trip to Jade Bar, I returned before dining at Elements. This time my husband and I brought my in-laws on their last night in Phoenix. Jade Bar did not disappoint. Our server was incredibly friendly and even went searching for a fourth chair so that no one in our group had to stand. We all stuck to pretty basic drinks, but man, were the mixed drinks STRONG. I think there was just enough coke in my rum and coke to give the drink color. 4 drinks totaled $41.
Jade Bar is a nice pre-dinner spot or just a good place to relax while enjoying the views.
An oasis in the desert. That is exactly what I thought of Jade Bar when I walked in and took a seat… Read more »
Have been several times.
GR8 romantic spot
BEST sunset view
1 or 2 drinks works (cantalope tini)
PATIO!
very small
very $$$$$
Beautifully appointed bar with one of the best views in the Valley, rivaling the Wrigley Mansion. The drinks are large and potent - nothing watered down here. Keep that in mind when you see the drink prices. You're paying for a lot more liquor! Good service and always an interesting crowd, including but certainly not limited to guests of the Sanctuary Resort. An impressive place to bring a date that's off the beaten Scottsdale path. Although I live in Phoenix, I stay at Sanctuary at least once a year for a business event with three dozen others, and we rarely venture off-property for drinks during that week because we enjoy Jade Bar so much.
One of the best bars in AZ, Jade is a jewel in the rough, as there aren't very many bars that offer the experience as Jade. Service can be a bit slow, but its a small bar. A great place for a date, or a few friends. The bar and attached patio is small, so on busy nights you may have to stand.
I recommend going to Jade on an off night (any night other then Friday or Saturday). Also, keep the chatter down, lets not make this place too busy, keep it a secret!
Beautiful!
Whenever I come here I feel like I am in Sedona, but with a little more glitz. The whole Sanctuary property is gorgeous and the Jade bar is no exception. It's a bit small, but cozy. The outdoor patio is great in the fall.
I'm not much of a martini person but the ones I tried here were pretty good. They do make a mean dirty martini.
The Jade Bar is must do in Phoenix. Get a little dressed up and enjoy the view.
I feel Jade Bar deserves it's own separate entry because it is a much different experience than Elements and people go to Sanctuary for the specific purpose of going to Jade Bar. It's its own destination.
I picked up my husband from the airport after a week of business travel and brought him here so we could catch up and I could get him drunk (something that is much needed after a week of business travel). Jade Bar provided the perfect setting.
It is a beautifully appointed lounge with amazing views of the valley and impeccable service. The bartender, Greg, was fantastic - he was very friendly and kept surprising my husband with all sorts of different drinks. My advice if you go there is to just ask Greg to make whatever he feels like making and you won't be disappointed. He made my husband a grapefruit and basil martini and a cantaloupe martini and both were great. I had a mojito which was fantastic. There is also a pretty extensive cigar list and a lovely patio with a fire pit to enjoy your choice.
The crowd is interesting, a mix of older and younger patrons. But no cougars or sugar daddies here, it was all couples and groups. My husband and I remarked that this is the kind of crowd that appeared to be "empty nester" parents going out to enjoy an evening. It's not overly loud so conversation was easy. But get there early to get seats because it's small and fills up quickly (we arrived at 6:00 and by 7:00 the place was filled).
You can order off the Elements menu which was amazing. We ordered 2 apps, which was the perfect amount and filled us up. The goat cheese fondue with spinach was out of this world. The clams and chorizo in cream sauce was equally as delicious.
The valet is complimentary, which is always appreciated. In the end, we left with full tummies and happy glows.
Classy as it gets... if you want to impress this is THE bar/lounge to visit. Elements restaurant is up here too. Hard to find 1st time (about a mile east of Scottsdale rd. on McDonald).
You have to try the "Grapefruit and Basil Martini" (I don't even like grapefruit, but this is perfect).
Pricey, but worth the view at sunset. I always take friends from out of town there and/or a special date. Mummy (Money) mountain at sunset is quite nice....
Enjoy
*shrug*
Dunno
It was nice
Very strange martinis
I had the snap pea martini with egg on top
It was delicious
I just thought it was kinda ... blah.
Dunno
It's very, very small. I just feel like it was an afterthought.
Update:
I'm steeling a star from my review because of slow service on my second visit, and the "reprinting" of the menu so there were only a few drinks to choose from. The food, vibe, and drinks remain amazing. The "signature" drinks are maybe the best around.
****
With stacked five star reviews you pretty much have to go, and I'm glad I did. I had an hour to kill before meeting some friends for dinner up north and figured why not fly Jade Bar solo, it would be the yelp thing to do, and I had hiked Camelback earlier in the day and we staying near by.
Super swank in the such the southwest style, great decor and great sights to see.
The best was cocktail list, and the feeling that so long as you're there, indulge. So I got the $29 Petron Platinum martini, because, well I've been meaning to give the platinum a try, and why not have a glass of it, chill, served up.
All the other views hit it, go at sunset, it's expensive, but do it anyway.
Thanks for the recommendation, Kristin. We had some friends visiting and brought them to Jade Bar based largely on your review.
Though the martinis were a bit pricey, they were filled to the brim and had very unique flavors. (chipotle vodka - who knew?)
We were able to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere. It began to get dark as we finished our drinks and we could see a hot air balloon lighting up on Camelback mountain. Very cool!
Drinks. This is the place.
There are usually a limited number of people at the bar, but all are worth talking to or looking at.
Prices: Pay em, and tip your bartender well. If you think anything of yourself, then your worth a good topshelf drink.
One of the few places where the interior fittings class YOU up.
I won't write too much about this beautiful bar. This little bar is just gorgeous. I would suggest grabbing a glass of champagne, sitting out on their patio and just taking in all the beautiful scenery. The last time I was there, my date and I were lucky enough to have the patio to ourselves! Que Romantico! Dress to impress and enjoy!
My husband and I came here last summer when we were thinking of moving to Phoenix. We arrived just as the sun was setting and were literally blown away by the natural beauty of the location. We had the two martinis that apparently are the favorites - the Cantaloupe Martini and the Grapefruit and Basil Martini - and they were just as amazing as everyone says. We didn't try any appetizers, but we did have a fabulous peanut butter and chocolate dessert. The service was attentive, and we would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to take in desert scenery at its best.
This was a great spot for happy hour a truely beautiful view and good service but not so much on the food or price...
Incredibly swanky. This secluded bar is the ultimate spot to take in the beauty of Paradise Valley. You can grab a seat at the bar or wander outside to the patio area. You must try the cantaloupe martini. It's incredibly refreshing and would be best enjoyed on a warm summer night.
I used to be a huge fan of the cantaloupe martini, but I was there last week and it just wasn't the same. Either the new bartender didn't do it justice or they changed the recipe. Either way, I'm a bit hesitant to try it again now. Jade, please tell me you haven't lowered your standards of excellence!
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The only thing preventing me from giving Jade Bar 5 stars is the service. We arrived on a Friday afternoon around 5:30pm, and we were able to snag a high boy table near the window. This table was also right near the server's station, which was fine, but ironically, I think they all ignored us assuming that surely someone had helped us since were were right there. We had to flag down our waitress practically every time we wanted something.
That being said, the atmosphere, ambiance and view are spectacular. I had a few glasses of a New Zealand white wine, which was very good, and my husband tried the "Bees Knees" before moving on to dirty martinis. Their olives were HUGE - score!
We ordered the calamari because we were hungry and dinner wasn't until 8:00pm. It was nothing special, but it was good. I did enjoy the sauce that accompanied the dish, though.
Overall, Jade Bar is an awesome experience. If our waitress had just been a little more attentive, this would easily be a 5 star review. I honestly believe our seating choice dictated the poor service more than anything else, though...you know, it's easy to overlook the table you walk by the most frequently.
My favorite aspect of Jade Bar was the fact that we truly felt like we were on vacation while here....that was amazing.
A very serene and peaceful place to have drinks. The grounds are beautiful and you get a very relaxing vibe from this place. The cantaloupe martini is one of the best cocktails I have ever tasted. There are some seats in the bar area and tables/chairs on the deck. You can also walk down a short stairway to a larger deck down below where there a couple couches and arm chairs. It's very romantic and a great for couples and small groups.
We hiked Camelback in the morning, returned to our hotel to clean up, and headed back to check out Elements. Unfortunately we arrived as they were between lunch and dinner, so we had to settle for Jade Bar.
The views from the restaurant were amazing, and the cozy fireplace was nice on the unusually chilly day. In the bar, the views are not as open, but you can still appreciate the beauty. We ordered a couple of non-alcoholic drinks, as we hadn't eaten much yet. They were refreshing and simple, nothing too exciting. I was starving so I ordered the Caesar salad. It came relatively quickly, and was a decent size, but didn't look like anything special, until I started digging in. That's where I found a "bonus" penne pasta at the bottom of the bowl, and later, the core of the romaine lettuce, and a stray little piece of tomato. You'd think that a place that is known for serving celebs and which has received such a high ratings from everyone would really have the details down, but I have to admit, we were disappointed. We peeked at Elements' menu on our way out, and nothing on there stood out as impressive or inventive, so we opted not to come back for dinner.
On a separate note, I realize this is a luxury spa/resort, but is valet parking really necessary when there are less than 5 cars in the lot, and the valet had to merely run less than 50 yards to retrieve my car? I felt obligated to tip him, but I was perfectly capable of walking to my car from there. The overall experience here was an extravagance we didn't need to indulge in.
This bar is awesome. It is small, but it has the best view. My husband and I got a table by the window and enjoyed some nice chardonnay and escargot served in puff pastry with mushrooms. It gets crowded so if you want a seat- go early.
Beautiful people, beautiful view. Skip Elements and just come for drinks. Sit outside if you can. Admire the beauty of Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley. Get the Maytag Martini or the famous cantaloupe martini.
Scottsdale, AZ
Category: Wine Bars
Scottsdale, AZ
Category: Lounges
Scottsdale, AZ
Category: Lounges
Phoenix, AZ
Category: Lounges
Phoenix, AZ
Category: Wine Bars
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