Buck & Rider Scottsdale

7015 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054, United States

Buck & Rider Scottsdale
About This Sushi Bar

Thoughtfully sourced seafood flown in fresh daily from around the world. Impeccable ingredients speak for themselves. We go the distance to source our seafood, meats, and produce directly from fishers and farmers who share our commitment to quality, transparency, and sustainable practices. Our guiding philosophy is simple: superior ingredients, perfectly executed.

Our commitment to quality goes far beyond seafood. Steaks come from our special B&R Reserve beef program: USDA certified, aged, and cut to our specifications. Our cocktails follow the same ingredient-driven philosophy, made with hand-squeezed juices and premium spirits.

Sushi Reviews
Sushi Experience №1

Incredible food, the crispy tuna rice and shrimp risotto were fantastic. Seafood flown in fresh daily and it is evident in the quality. The pull apart rolls were delicious as well. Wasn't expecting much from the fried chicken appetizer at a seafood spot but was pleasantly surprised, even that was great.

In addition to loving the food, I don't know the last time we had service as great as we did at Buck & Rider tonight. Huge shout out to the entire staff, what a great experience!

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Sushi Experience №3

Took my parents here for our 1st experience for lunch & it was AMAZING! From the atmosphere to the crab cakes to the LEMON MERINGUE PIE! 🥧 I’m coming back for the BOSTON CREAM after my 75 Day Hard!

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Sushi Experience №4

Great place with friendly service and outstanding food!!

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Sushi Experience №5

5 stars all.around great atmosphere and food.

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Sushi Experience №6

This was easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had in my life. My husband and I stopped here for the last dinner of our honeymoon, and we are so glad we chose Buck and Rider. As soon as we walked in and they found out it was our honeymoon, we were treated like family immediately! Our server, Hailey B, made this a true dining experience with great food and drink recommendations, lots of information of the menu ready, and even was friendly and talkative about our honeymoon and excited to see wedding photos. The manager came out to congratulate us and they put a congratulatory note on their board in the restaurant, which was so sweet. To top it off, the food was the best and was so fresh, from the raw bar, the entrees, and dessert, everything was a 10/10! If you’re in the area, make it a point to stop here and ask for Hailey B as your server!

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Sushi Experience №7

Fish and chips were not well battered and cooked. Batter on fish was wet underneath and not crispy at all. Great sauces and best lemon meringue, but when you fail the entree it sticks in your memory.

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Sushi Experience №8

Our servers were absolutely amazing and truly elevated our experience beyond expectations. We celebrated our 20th anniversary with friends, and Ben and Salam went above and beyond to make it unforgettable. Huge thanks to both for their outstanding hospitality!

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №9

My fiance had made a reservation here for my birthday for the first time. When we got there they told us there was a wait and a few people ahead of us and we could wait at the bar or by the fire pits. We saw many open tables so we were confused when we had made a reservation. We were waiting for over 35 minutes until we decided to leave after asking a couple times when we would be seated, however she hardly acknowledged us and said they were people ahead of us. Felt better going to waffle house than here.

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Sushi Experience №10

Our server, Tina, was amazing. We loved that this location allowed a waiting area besides the bar to relax, get drinks and feel welcomed. We were able to relax during our dining experience and not feel rushed during the holiday rush. To also have the manager come by and ask how our experience was going, is an added touch to show they care about us while there.

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Sushi Experience №11

Always love coming here whenever I am back in AZ! The oyster selection is stellar. Their HH is really good, with cheap oysters, big plates of ceviche, the fried rice is really good etc. I've only come here for full dinner service once but I'm usually satisfied with just the HH!

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Sushi Experience №12

Having the best oysters you've had in quite some time sitting in the desert don't seem to go together. But I cannot say enough about the quality of the oysters. Service was exceptional also. Did I mention the oysters?

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Sushi Experience №13

Excellent. Great experience all around.

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Sushi Experience №14

Everything was a 10/10. Incredible service, drinks and atmosphere. Highly recommend the voodoo rice, spicy tuna roll and ocean trout. Will definitely be back!

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Sushi Experience №15

Great spot overall! The shrimp risotto is incredible, and the oysters at $2.50 during happy hour are a must-have—so fresh and tasty. The sushi is decent, but the rice is a bit off. Clam chowder is solid, but skip the ceviche. Fried calamari was just meh. Definitely coming back for the risotto and oysters!

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Sushi Experience №18

The seafood is consistently excellent. I had the ceviche and the crab claws and shrimp from the Sea of Cortez.

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Sushi Experience №19

Would be an amazing restaurant if you eventually get seated even if you have a reservation. Made a reservation only to wait 30+ minutes for our table (along with about 20+ other people who have reservations)

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Sushi Experience №20

Best oysters I’ve had in years!
The variety changes every day.
I love that the available oyster menu is posted online every morning!

Best nigiri I’ve had in the U.S. also in years.
The chinook I’ve ever tasted!

I was able to trade for half a crab cake, and was super impressed!

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Sushi Experience №21

This may be our favorite of the Buck & Rider locations and one of a small number of go-tos for excellent, fine-dining seafood and a great atmosphere. We like everything about it: the steel-truss rafters with wood planking above and pinpoint lighting give the dining room a feel that is both airy and intimate. The restaurant is always bustling and busy but the sound level doesn’t hinder conversation and the tables are well-spaced. We also love the energy of the open kitchen and raw bar, which radiates into the space. We haven’t dined at the bar yet, but it looks like great fun. The outdoor patio is also spacious, lit with strings of Edison bulbs, and anchored by a huge pass-through fireplace with roaring fire. On our most recent visit we enjoyed four different oysters from the raw bar, and ceviche, which was tasty and generous. The fresh seafood choices are always excellent, as is the service.

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Sushi Experience №22

Ode to Hailey B.

Great is thy service. Excellence is an art that’s become a mere jump rope to you. You double Dutch your way through our hearts.

To the owners or whatever soulless private equity firm that owns this place - I want you to know that your business is nothing - I repeat, nothing - without her soul and spirit.

Keep her, cherish her, reward her - without her service your building is a husk. Without her care and attention, this place is but concrete and pleather. Thank you to Hailey B., may your Christmas/Hanukah/Kwanza/Holidays be merry and bright✨✨

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Sushi Experience №23

Beautiful restaurant and good food. That said, I think the original location on Camelback is better run and has nicer wait staff.

I usually come here for the crab cakes or nigiri. I've had their steak with a baked potato that was excellent, but wasn't a fan of their shrimp and grits and I got the burger that was dry and tasteless. Also found the wedge salad ( with and without crab) to be 'meh'.

Speaking of crabby. Depending on the day of the week. Some of the bartenders are less than friendly.

If you have room for desert. Check out the lemon meringue pie.

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Sushi Experience №25

Great food, loved my salad.

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Sushi Experience №27

Everything was fantastic. The food, ambience, the waitress. Enjoyed the open kitchen. Would definately go again.

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Sushi Experience №28

One of the top restaurants in Scottsdale. A must if you like seafood.

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Sushi Experience №29

Favorite happy hour spot in Scottsdale! It's also one of the few places in the valley where I love ordering seafood given they have a daily rotating menu of fresh fish. Be sure to make a reservation if you're planning to go for brunch or dinner :)

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Sushi Experience №30

The Walleye was very good. The lemon pie is the BEST!

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Sushi Experience №31

Calamari is worth it. Crab cakes are fantastic.

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Sushi Experience №32

We came in with a client and it could not have been any more perfect. The ambiance was amazing with the holiday decorations, the food was incredible and the service was top notch. We made a request for a special message on the board and it came on after we ordered desserts and wowed everyone. The night was perfect and Mike Casey (GM) was so easy to work with and make the reservation. 5 stars!!

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Sushi Experience №33

The good news about the $29 King Crab Roll is that it’s real crab! Bad news is, it contains shells so be careful if you order it! We had two pieces with 1/2” square shells in them. It was great they replaced it, but not so great we had to wait 15 minutes for a replacement and they did nothing to recognize they made a mistake. They just pretended nothing happened. Pretty bad customer service.

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Sushi Experience №36

Great seafood in north Scottsdale. The cocktails are decadent and the service never disappoints, and always greets you with a warm smile.

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Sushi Experience №37

Great happy hour.

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Sushi Experience №38

Stephanie was a friendly, helpful, attentive server. We had a really great lunch.

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Sushi Experience №39

Food was good atmosphere better and wait staff excellent. Not a big fish guy but the alternatives were plenty and no smells for those who don't like fish. Really enjoyed it would recommend to anyone who is or is not a fish person.

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Sushi Experience №42

Honestly I never have a bad time here. Food fantastic, oysters are fresh, service is top notch. My only complaint is that it gets so loud here. If they had some acoustic panels on the ceiling or some of the walls it would really make this place have no negatives.

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Sushi Experience №43

Excellent service and fabulous food. Pricy, but very good. The spicy pasta is a nice break from the sea food if you need it. The green Buddy Love contain is really good.

Really lived half price Stone Crab day! We'll be back.

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Sushi Experience №44

Best experience and amazing food!!

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Sushi Experience №47

Best oysters in town! Everything we've had from their Fish sandwich, burger to sushi has been delicious. Service is always great and happy hour is worth the wait.

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Sushi Experience №48

"Always a joy to have dinner at Buck & Ryder when visiting family here in Scottsdale (we’re from Boulder CO). Food is always fresh & delicious and the service is top notch! We always make a point to make a reservation before we come and we are never disappointed! Can’t wait to come back!"

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Sushi Experience №49

Everything was fantastic! Not one issue or complaint. Staff were all awesome and ambience was perfect!

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Sushi Experience №52

It is a decent restaurant. Good food and service. The atmosphere is meh. I would go again.

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Sushi Experience №53

Went for happy hour. Good bar selection. Service was not 5 star. When all bar help arrived they seemed to be more interested in talking and staying together. Hardest worker was that gal preparing oysters and sushi dishes. Crab cake had a great sauce but lacked enough crab. Oysters were half good. Sweet ones were soft and mushy. Buck and Ridder ones were great. Well presented

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Sushi Experience №55

We drive 30 min and we are always very happy with everything! Last night was my husbands bday and we sat outside near the wood burning fireplace and enjoyed the fresh air the lights! Great food and service. We will be back

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Sushi Experience №57

UPDATE: GM of this restaurant handled the situation perfectly. They are looking into the issue and will make sure to address. They also refunded our entire meal. I appreciate the class and the quick action! Kudos to teams handling matters like this appropriatley!

I hate to leave such a nasty review but I mean after you spend over $300 at a restaurant only to be stuck at home for 2 days so sick you can barely get off the bathroom floor, it deserves to be highlighted to other patrons. Went here on Thursday night for a date. The service was great, the ambiance was nice (a little loud), and the food was also good (so I thought). We ordered a few oysters, shrimp to start. I had the scallops on rosotto and my date had the crab cakes. We even ordered gellato at the end. I mean we did the whole experience. We shared everything we ate (with our own forks, plates) and both came down sick as dogs about 24 hours later. It was the worst bout of food poisoning I have ever had. We will file a report but it's worth noting to customers to beware.

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Sushi Experience №58

Loved it. Food was delicious. We ate Raw Oysters, Lobster & a Filet..amazing.

Probably one of the better spots in North Scottsdale.

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Sushi Experience №59

This is my first time to Buck & Rider Scottsdale, and I'm a regular at Lure Fish House so I was excited to try B&R to see how it compared to LFH. Overall I'd say B&R is just as good as LFH when it comes to taste, maybe a little better since it isn't as salty in its seasoning which I prefer (I've got to add I eat food less salty than most but for seafood it has to be less salty to taste the delicate flavors). Selection at B&R was better with more types of fishes available. The ambience was about the same. Where LFH was better was portion sizes and also better value. Overall I enjoyed B&R, and would recommend B&R to my friends and family.

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Sushi Experience №60

Great fresh calamari. Service was excellent. Lobster was absolutely divine.

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Sushi Experience №62

Best seafood in N. Scottsdale with a great out door patio and firepits

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Sushi Experience №63

Lively bar, great food and service.

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Sushi Experience №64

Fantastic food staff incredible

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Sushi Experience №65

Great service! The food was great. I would definitely try the skillet rolls! And, of course, go all out with a little surf and turf (filet and lobster). And end the meal with something sweet, banana cream pie! We come here every time we're in Scottsdale!

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Sushi Experience №66

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Sushi Experience №67

Wow!! What an amazing experience. Drinks while waiting to be seated at The Fire pits was awesome. Our server Lexi made the best recommendations and was so hospitable... it made the experience. The Manager, Demitri was awesome and made sure we had a great time. The seafood was TOP NOTCH! All the dishes were fresh and light but soooooo flavorful. 5 stars is the least I could say. The seafood was AMAZING, the ambiance was perfect, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. This place is well known in the valley and I couldn't be happier to continue to highly recommend Buck and Rider!

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Sushi Experience №68

We went for happy hour to celebrate our anniversary. Our server, Chase was fabulous! Great rapport with us, and fun!

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Sushi Experience №69

Excellent experience as always with the LGO family, Michael is an excellent bartender.

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Sushi Experience №70

Absolutely amazing restaurant all around. Food was absolutely fabulous and service was great. Don't hesitate if you've been thinking of trying it out. Make a reservation, it's a busy place!

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Sushi Experience №71

I had an amazing experience at Buck and Rider. Everything was perfect.

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Sushi Experience №72

Very busy Sunday brunch, we sat indoors. Great ambiance. Ordered a 50% off bottle of processo for our fresh grapefruit Mimosas. Shared a scrumptious smoked trout dip. Very yummy. Swordfish tacos were a bit underwhelming but still tasty. Nothing that a few splashes of green Tabasco sauce couldn’t fix. 😉 Also ordered crab cake Eggs Benedict with a lightly poached egg. Loved it after salting it a bit. Food was just bland this am. All in all still a great brunch. I’ll be going back to try the raw bar.

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Sushi Experience №73

Absolutely AMAZING experience as always. My husband and I came here after a terrible experience at another restaurant, Justine was so helpful and caring,customer service, product knowledge on point. This has always been one of our go tos for quality food and service and after explaining our prior experience, she made it that much more special.

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Sushi Experience №74

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Sushi Experience №75

Delicious seafood! I had the scallops and omg...amazing. I love that you can get a half salad for an appetizer instead of a full. Great wine selection. Service was really slow on a Sunday night but it was still fun.

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Sushi Experience №76

Consistent, attentive, and delicious every single visit.

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Sushi Experience №77

11/9/24 update: lunch was
delicious- chicken Caesar, fish and chips, steak and eggs

Couldn’t make it into super popular happy hour so we had dinner on the misted patio. Everything was delicious- gazpacho, WA oysters, trout dip, voodoo fried rice, soft shell crab roll. Will definitely be back.

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Sushi Experience №78

Excellent menu, perfectly executed, with very good service and a pleasant, lively atmosphere

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Sushi Experience №79

Sisters bday, they were very attentive and made her feel special . Food was wonderful and they provided gluten free options. Fantastic server

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Sushi Experience №81

Claudia J was an excellent server. We appreciated her patience with our many courses, including 3 dozen oysters!

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Sushi Experience №82

The food is fresh and well prepared. We shared a number of starters and entrees which we all enjoyed. The service was top notch as well as a lively atmosphere. Definitely will go back.

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Sushi Experience №83

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Sushi Experience №84

It was very obvious that it was a special occasion and that was not even acknowledged the food was underwhelming won’t go back - The food was expensive and no WOW factor.

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Sushi Experience №85

One of my favorite places, I love the oysters.The Diego Rivera is my favorite cocktail. They have a great bar and wine selection. Happy
Hour menu is super tasty. They're very consistent. I love the atmosphere being social but slightly upscale. You always get the best service at the bar. Brunch is just okay nothing over the top, But their desserts are!

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Sushi Experience №86

Hailey is the best server I have ever had! My family and I dined here to celebrate was sister’s birthday. Hailey made it a truly special evening for everyone. Not to mention the food is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the “off menu” scallop scampi risotto!!

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Sushi Experience №87

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Sushi Experience №88

Everything about this restaurant was amazing! The food, atmosphere, and our incredible server Claudia. Looking forward to our next visit.

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Sushi Experience №92

I tried two appetizers and a side. The baked oysters were fresh and delicious. It was a nice combination of smoky and crunchy. The trout dip knocked my socks off. It was amazing, and I'll go back for these two dishes again! The place smelled good inside. It was clean, and the service was fast.

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Sushi Experience №93

Union Alliance Companies, LLC has found its new favorite client meeting spot!!!

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Sushi Experience №95

Possibly 5 stars if not for an odd shift change during dinner and reordering of our meal. Food is as expected with a welcoming atmosphere.

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Sushi Experience №98

I am in town visiting my daughter and we came here for drinks and oysters. The food was good but our server was the absolute best! Samantha was so nice and accommodating. I will come back here just to see her!

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Sushi Experience №99

We had Lacy serve us and she was amazing. She knew everything about the menu

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Sushi Experience №104

Wonderful experience. The service was superb, the food was amazing and what a cool atmosphere. The outdoor area was super cool with heaters since it turned cool on us in October. The crab legs were delicious.

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Sushi Experience №105

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Sushi Experience №107

Great atmosphere. Great service. Great food. 11/10

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Sushi Experience №108

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Sushi Experience №109

I don’t know why I dislike this place so much. On the surface it’s decorated nicely and looks upscale. But in reality, it’s always extremely noisy, small and crowded all the time. The restaurant is neither fancy nor casual, and fails at both. The atmosphere is of a seafood restaurant but maybe it just doesn’t feel authentic and is more corporate/commercial? I’m not sure but I don’t enjoy it.

What it really boils down to though, is the food. I don’t like it. The restaurant exists in some sort of middle ground between high end and low end, and the food is not super nice, but they try to differentiate it by adding all of these weird flavors into the foods which results in me not even liking the most basic of dishes. I don’t like the fried rice, I don’t like the tuna tartare, I don’t like the goat cheese of all things. I don’t understand how basic dishes can become unlikable. Even the stuff like the sushi would rather just go down the street to someplace like sushi brokers. I haven’t had the fish, that could be their specialty. I don’t remember how I felt about some steak, but if I remember correctly, it just wasn’t anything to write home about and the prices aren’t cheap.

The clam chowder was good, and the lemon meringue pie was also delicious. But the pie has given both my mom and I extreme intestinal distress multiple times after eating it. I do not know what is in that pie, but it really messes up my stomach and makes me, and apparently some people related to me, run straight to the bathroom immediately after consuming it. And that doesn’t happen with any other foods. But I have had it twice even with the initial consequences, so maybe that speaks to how delicious it is.

Anyway, I’ve come here numerous times because both my friends and my family enjoy this place so I don’t know why I’m the outlier. But even though when I come with my family they pay for my food, I would still rather not come.

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Sushi Experience №111

Good food. We went here restaurant week, on a busy Friday. It was noisy and crowded. "Energetic" vibe!

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Sushi Experience №112

Decent food and great service. The crab cake could have been a little bit warmer, but it still was tasty. Will be back to try more.

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Sushi Experience №113

Best meal I've had in a long time. My picky eaten even tried steak for the 1st time!

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Sushi Experience №116

We always get the ceviche for an appetizer, it's big enough to be an entire meal for one person. The fish tacos were amazing and the server kept my iced tea full.

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Sushi Experience №117

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Sushi Experience №118

Seafood in the desert...deliciousness. Oysters, Halibut, White wine choices all great...been for happy hour with wife, #1 place for quality seafood in desert

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Sushi Experience №119

We had the seafood platter far amount of food the problem for me was all the seafood was served cold so the seafood lacked flavor I would suggest use a hot plate for the lobster and crab legs
Bread was great serve with warm butter please

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Sushi Experience №120

Fantastic service... excellent food. Wish I lived closer so we could eat here frequently. We are from Maine and the seafood game here was strong! Our waitress was incredibly knowledgeable. She took great care of us!

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Sushi Experience №121

I agree Amanda H is the worst server I have ever experienced. I will not be returning

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Sushi Experience №122

Never had a bad thing here, all their food is impeccable.

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Sushi Experience №124

Went for Restaurant Week and had a great Prix Fixe menu for $55. I went with delicious Virginia oysters to start, a shrimp risotto that I didn't even want to put cheese on, and a fantastic gelato to top it off. I can't wait to go back and try the regular menu as between the service the food and the atmosphere, this place is absolutely perfect. Holy shit, the pull apart rolls are frickin stupendous.

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Sushi Experience №125

Walked in to a freezing restaurant. The ambiance was beautiful, the hostesses were nice, the woman who sat us at our tables was charming.

My experience with my waitress was extremely unacceptable. When the waitress saw that my group didn’t order alcoholic drinks, she visibly expressed disappointment and annoyance. While putting in our drink orders, a couple of my party asked for soups, since it was so cold. I mentioned to hold off on them since my entire party hadn’t arrived yet. A few minutes later, we were still served soups. I promptly asked to not have them served yet since my full party hadn’t arrived. We were given a very visible snarky attitude as a result. We asked for waters with no ice. The water was actually WARM and then the waitress mocked my group saying you must be out of town. Do AZ restaurants usually serve warm water? No. Afterward, my waitress didn’t bring me the hot water I asked for (asked three times).

Finally, two soups were brought back, not three. I had to ask the waitress for my soup. When it came, it was cold. At this point, the service was so bad that I bluntly mentioned it to my waitress that we didn’t appreciate her attitude. Every time something was mentioned, she doubled down. At that point, I just told her I didn’t want the clam chowder and to take the soup back, as it had nasty with a film on top (see pics and video). She had the nerve to bring it back and it was literally boiling still, clearly having been thrown into a microwave (see pic). What seemed like the manager came to check on my group, he apologized for my soup experience, and I mentioned to him that the service was atrocious and unacceptable, then he simply walked away, unwilling to listen. My group at that point asked for the bill and never even put in an entree order. Absolutely awful experience. This was absurd.

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Sushi Experience №126

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Sushi Experience №127

We brought out of town guests from CA here and they loved it. Service was excellent and we started with drinks by the rear fire pit and then enjoyed dinner on the patio.

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Sushi Experience №128

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Sushi Experience №129

Overall the food was great tasting and the service was on point, I feel like the price to portion ratio was just a little bit off, but had a great time with the people I went there with.

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Sushi Experience №130

Our first time here. Made reservations and were seated promptly on the patio. It was a perfect night to be out on the patio. We started with the shrimp ceviche and Alaskan king crab roll. Both were excellent! My wife have the snapper and I had one of the “catch of the day” selections…Ora King salmon. Both were delicious. For dessert we split the gluten free chocolate cake w/gelato. Service and food was great! We will definitely be back.

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Sushi Experience №131

We were impressed with the oyster selection and freshness. Appreciated the professional service. Our server Ollie was great! Overeall great experience.

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Sushi Experience №132

Incredible ceviche!

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Sushi Experience №133

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Sushi Experience №134

The food and service are always fantastic. I highly recommend Buck & Rider!!

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Sushi Experience №135

I shared a review in a different post. In summary, good food, great service.

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Sushi Experience №136

The food was delicious and the service was friendly and prompt.

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Sushi Experience №137

The best I've had in ages.

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Sushi Experience №138

Really cool place. My husband and I went here for a date night. We both really liked this place. Great service and the atmosphere was pretty cool.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №139

Fantastic experience at Buck & Rider! The outdoor seating with the fireplace creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The food is incredibly fresh and delicious. The service was attentive and friendly, making the whole dining experience very pleasant.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №140

It looked nice from the curb. It looks nice inside. I had never been and I felt like asking questions really annoyed my waitress. I'm not some fancy Scottsdale yuppy, but I also ain't broke. I think when I finally figured out how to order off of the 5 different menus the waitress was surprised. Like she didn't expect me to order such expensive options. Very pretentious and that's just not for me at this point in my life. Food was good. But very expensive.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №141

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №142

What a gem! The staff was friendly, efficient and the food was marvelous! The seafood choices very different and fresh. Highly recommend it!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №143

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Sushi Experience №144

This place really disappointed! Went there Friday placed my order at 9:19pm, asked for salmon cooked well . 20 minutes later foods comes salmon is almost raw . I politely asked to have my salmon cooked well, bar waiter was apologetic and put a new order in, now this place has an open kitchen where we cans see our food being cooked and the employees preparing it. I noticed that I started to get stares from the kitchen employees, stares like who brought this food back. I see the cook put my salmon on the grill and I waited.. second times foods comes salmon is less cooked than the first order… I mean cold in the middle of the fish and raw meat .. uggghhh! 5 minutes later manager come by and says wellhi, I guess we failed you twice so we’ll take food off ordered, she
Said I don’t know whats going on back there I have to talk to my head chief, now it looked like the guy cooking was the head chief perhaps because he has regular clothes on the regular uniform the other employees wore.. I asked the manager if they could make it well, she says yes they could but they are now closed… yikes! Ans she walked away… it was almost as if they knew they would be closed be time my second order came and purposely didn’t cook it well the second because maybe they were mad I sent it back .. this place has changed and is not as good as it used to be to be and the I really wasn’t happy with how I was handle . It was kinda like yeah we kissed up we won’t charge you so oh well kinda attitude. Guess I’ll have to corporate!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №145

There were a number of Fish Entrees not available and otherwise I would have given FOOD 5*......

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №146

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №147

Picked the place at we loved it. The food was excellent and the staff were great. We sat at the bar. The open kitchen concept is cool and there is plenty interior amd exterior searing. I wasn't sure about the quality of seafood, given it's Arizona, but no worries as it was top class. Will be recommending this place to my friends coming out here

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №148

Amazing Fresh fish cooked to perfection, don't even get me started about the Oyster selection, quality and taste

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №149

This is my husband and I's favorite place in the valley! Been here so many times and the service is always incredible, food is amazing, and ambiance is perfect. We also had the pleasure of having Hailey as our waitress that last two times we dined - and she is THE best. So sweet and thoughtful in remembering us and our conversations each time! Highly recommend this location for any occasion!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №150

Our favorite restaurant especially during patio season! Great food, great service, great atmosphere!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №151

Nice place to eat and enjoy

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №152

From the time I pulled into the parking lot, I felt like someone special just arrived by their valet. The service and the food was on point. Plus it was Happy Hour too, we were winning..lol It really was a great experience!!!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №153

One of the best places in all of Arizona. Amazing fresh seafood, with an amazing menu and excellent service. Highly recommend!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №154

While visiting Scottsdale, we made a reservation for Buck & Rider. I highly suggest this restaurant. The service, food and value was top-tier. We decided to share three appetizers and split our main course ( sorry no picture of the main course ). The fall apart dinner rolls were to die for. The crispy brussel sprouts were amazing and a great portion size. The crispy shrimp roll was also very, very good. Our main was the shrimp risotto. This is the only dish we wish was a little larger, especially because we split it but was also very good. The server was great, very attentive, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. They do offer outside seating, but we sat inside. We definitely will be back.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №155

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №156

A great experience, we totally enjoyed our food

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №157

Fresh Fish, Oysters, diver scallops outstanding! Great service.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №158

Great food and staff! Had a wonderful experience with staff that was so accommodating and going above and beyond, not just taking our order. Everything we ordered was delicious and filling. Highly recommended!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №159

Always an elegant setting with the best food, wine and service!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №160

First time at the Scottsdale location, and was equally as great as their Phoenix spot. Food menu was consistent with what we have come to expect from Buck & Rider. As always, solid cocktails too. Service was outstanding as well (thanks Nolan)!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №161

My husband and I dined in here for Valentine’s Day, and we were not disappointed! The service was fabulous, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the food was delicious!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №162

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Sushi Experience №163

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Sushi Experience №164

Wife and I visited for date night. Nice location, a little more interior space and parking than the Camelback location. Food was fantastic as always, excellent value on happy hour.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №165

Dinner was fabulous and our server Hailey B was so personable and attentive we really enjoyed our evening. Her recommendations were amazing. From our cocktails, appetizers and entree (dessert too) she read us like a book. We really having her as our server. Thanks for having us Flagstaff girls headed to Greece.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №166

I have always loved the Camelback location, but the one on Mayo is closer to my home.
Dined at the bar, the service is always amazing and so is the food. Had Crab cakes with asparagus and it was absolutely delicious. I wanted to let Chef and kitchen staff know that I was very impressed with the food. Dimitry was one of the managers on the floor and spoke with him in regards to the experience. Thank you to the bar staff, Dimitry for truly knowing what a manager should be. Great work to all staff!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №167

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №168

Beautiful presentation, short wait time, delicious food! 🦀 🎂 was 🤌

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №169

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №170

Came here for happy hour with some friends. Didn't know that there was separate seating, so we had to switch tables. It's mainly seafood, which I am not a fan of, but I did get the salted rolls that were excellent. Both cocktails I tried were also really good. My friend got the crispy skin salmon which I had a bite of and actually didn't mind!! The skin was yummy! I was shocked I liked it. Here is a video of me trying an oyster for the first time... hope you enjoy it more than I did. I only ordered 1 but would be down to try it with a different topping next time. The taste wasn't bad it was more a texture thing. (They are only 3.50$ each during happy hour!)

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №171

Exllent place to dine. Awesome food and outstanding service.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №172

Buck and Rider is a great seafood restaurant. The menu is extensive and has a lot to offer. The reddish and snapper were great choices. Zack was our waiter and he was terrific!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №173

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №174

Our first visit for a celebratory dinner was outstanding. The attentiveness of the servers and speed of our food was impressive. The seafood and steak were excellent. Most impressed with the service. We requested a quiet spot because I am hearing impaired, the staff kindly moved us a few times to ensure we were comfortable. The manager delighted us with some kind words about our anniversary. The quality and personalize service made for a special experience!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №175

It’s good for Arizona since we are far from the ocean. But if you grow up from somewhere close to the sea ( Boston, NYC, Seattle, DC, Etc.), then it's just ok. Nice alcoholic beverages, oysters were very strong, one dish was cold when served, and it’s not cheap for what it is. Particularly for the price of oysters, I would rather go to Zinc Bistro at Kierland, it’s just better quality.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №176

Great food and atmosphere. Our waitress Haylie B. was AWESOME! We haven’t had that excellent service in a long time.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №177

Great food, great service, great everything….as always.We had Jackeline for the first time yesterday and she was fantastic. The entire staff is always top notch!!
All the seafood is great, spicy tuna sushi is amazing as is the ahi tuna crispy rice. Steak for dinner is also a must!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №178

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №179

Love this restaurant. Great food love the vibe. Our server was either new or just never trained well. Nice guy but below average. Highly recommend the restaurant and food.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №180

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №181

Horrible hostess. I made a reservation and they never stated inside or outside. She sits us outside in 108 degree heat. What’s the point of reservation if you will sit us outside anyway? Other options are as to wait for a seat. What’s the point of a reservation?

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №182

Food was delicious! 100% recommended.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №183

Absolutely amazing…a new favorite place!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №184

We’ve been to and love their other location on Camelback but since we were closer to this location we decided to give it a try. We couldn’t have been happier with our choice.Everything we sampled was delicious. Service was terrific and friendly. The cocktails were perfect.Parking is actually considerably easier at this spot but their other location as with this one does offer valet service. So you can’t go wrong at either location and we will certainly be back soon. We rate Buck&Ryder a top Phoenix culinary destination.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №185

Delicious food and our server was amazing

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №186

Service much better on this $150 comp to make up for a first time terrible experience Great time this 2nd time accept for not being able to leave balance as a tip and had to pay separately even though we paid the entire $150 the first time.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №187

We've been here several times and have never had anything other than amazing food and service. Outstanding food options and all are very good. This is our go-to seafood restaurant but their steak and burger are also fantastic.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №188

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №189

The server TAYLOR was AWESOME and HELPFUL and DELIGHTFUL and was a complete JOY!!!! The willingness to accommodate our asks and made it happen was beyond EXCEPTIONAL!!!Thank you Taylor, you da best (in my DJ KHALD voice)Heart hugs,The Lady in the red dress!!!!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №190

The food was very delicious presentation was amazing highly recommend

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №191

Chase is the absolute best and made us feel at home!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №192

Absolutely love this place

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №193

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Sushi Experience №194

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №195

Lovely restaurant with great food. Additionally the banana cream pie was on another level; large, covered with banana. Great experience!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №196

The food and service were amazing! Our server Ashley D was great. Highly recommend!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №197

Excellent service great vibe and you must try the Fried Rice and Fresh Rolls with Sea Salt!!!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №198

Great lunch experience! Emma - our server was awesome - attentive, informative but not pushy. Can’t wait to come back

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №199

Went there for happy hour, very crowded. Had reservations, waited 20min. Orderd drinks while waiting, had to pay full price. When finally seated, we weren't in the "Happy Hour" section, so couldn't order happy hour items. Hostess was was rude. Said we could be put on a wait list to be sat in the happy hour section, but there were 14 ahead of us. We chose to leave. Went to Blue Water Grill and had a fabulous time.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №200

Great food and service

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Details
  • 16 sushi photos
  • 200 sushi reviews
  • 4.6 Sushi Rating
  • Reservations: +1 480-561-5252
  • Menu Website: https://www.buckandrider.com/north-scottsdale/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=local
  • Sushi Address: 7015 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054, United States
  • Sushi Map: 33.6545546, -111.9291981
Specialties
  • Seafood restaurant
  • Brunch restaurant
  • Cocktail bar
  • Restaurant
  • Steak house
  • Sushi restaurant
Sushi Hours
  • Sunday: 10 AM–9 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–10 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
  • Delivery: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Fireplace: Available
  • Great dessert: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Happy-hour drinks: Available
  • Happy-hour food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Late-night food: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Brunch: Available
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilets: Available
Atmosphere
  • Cosy: Available
  • Romantic: Available
  • Trendy: Available
  • Upmarket: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • Groups: Available
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
  • Tourists: Available
  • Transgender safe space: Available
Planning
  • Lunch reservations recommended: Available
  • Dinner reservations recommended: Available
  • Accepts reservations: Available
  • Usually a wait: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • High chairs: Available
  • Kids' menu: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available
  • Valet parking: Available