Well my first experience at Canal was a few weeks ago on a date. To be honest I really wasn't trying to impress her I just wanted to try the place that even Bill Clinton had to check out. \n\nI made a reservation for Saturday night which was very busy and even though I was going to be 15 minutes late I called the restaurant and they were very nice to hold the table for me without any attitude from the hostess at all. I arrived and obviously it's pretty stereo-typical Scottsdale. Now, I live in Central Scottsdale so I'm pretty used to seeing the plastic, super tan women and the \"Growing Up Gotti\" guys by now so I really didn't care all I wanted as a nice dinner.\n\nOur waitress was very nice and knowledgeable of the menu so she made it very easy for us to decide on our dinner but I knew what I wanted even before I saw the door. I know the price is ridiculous but I wanted to try the 30$ Burger. But after thinking about it I really didn't want to grub on a sandwich while I was wearing white and sitting across a girl I semi-liked. So I went with the $30- something Filet Mignon with parmesan fries. It was cooked to perfection and the fries were delicious. My date had the Achiote Citrus Seared Mahi Fish Tacos which she loved. \n\nThe prices for certain items weren't all that bad either just the drinks and a few select items on the menu like the grilled cheese sandwich and soup for $15 that are just way too overpriced! I guess that is the price you pay to be in a \"hip\" restaurant. I'll be honest I will be back...only to tackle that $30 sandwich or if the girl I took there on a date calls be back! \n(note to self: 4 beers and 2 jack & cokes makes you look like an ass even after a great dinner!)
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