I came to Searsucker for the first time for a pre holiday dinner with the family. My eldest brother was a big fan of the location in San Diego and highly recommended it.\n\nThe place itself is very well laid out, and the decor and lighting rendered itself as an 'old west' theme mended with more modern architectural design. The theme of rope and wood paired with the old time style light bulbs were a nice combination that were complimented by lots of warm cove lights and well placed accent fixtures. Very relaxing.\n\nOne of the first things said was that they were known for their cocktails. Damn you mean to say I have to sample a bunch of drinks? Count me in! My gf and I had the Lieutenant Dan because well, I sure as hell couldn't resist. Probably one of the most refreshing cocktails I have had in a while- not the strongest in the world, but I think if they had loaded it up it wouldn't have been that refreshing. Both of my brothers order the Peter Rabbit- served in a copper cup. The two that were ordered looked a little different. When they noticed they decided to swap and compare the tastes- they were also a bit different. When we told the waiter he explained that all depending on the pour, they can appear different but will often taste the same. When we said they also tasted different, he apologized and bought us a round without batting an eye. We told him he didn't have to do that but he insisted and quickly got us another round on the house. For those who are wondering about the customer service- um....yeah. Either way, I'm not usually a cocktail guy but if you're stopping in here it is certainly going to be a treat to yourself to try some. They won't get you all crunk- but you just may be pleasantly surprised.\n\nThe food is one of my favorite styles- American classic. Minimal but hearty plates that you can easily share with others at the table. We began with some starters- I HAD to order the Pork Belly as its one of my favorite cuts, but we also ordered the duck fat fries. The pork belly was some the best I have ever had. It was simple, and all the flavors stood out very nicely. The duck fat fries- well, if you've ever had duck fat fries you already know where I'm going with this but all I will say is if you come here: order these! You will not be disappointed. Entrees- my brother and I decided to share the Duck x 3 and the Tongue and Cheek. Some of the best and most unique cuts of meat- delicious and I highly recommend. My gf decided to get two starters for her entree: the Farm Bird Lollipops, and a 'chicken and waffle' dish that I don't see on the online menu. I only tried the lollipops which were good- but I would suggest getting them as an appetizer (the pork belly and duck beforehand didn't exactly give them their due). All around, the food is delicious. Although some of it may seem 'adventurous', I highly recommend trying something new here if you haven't had it. I think you'll find something you really like.\n\nOverall, this place is great. The cocktails, food and ambiance are top notch. You will notice the four dollar signs on the Yelp profile- a few extra dollars will be spend here. All depending on your budget, I may not suggest Searsucker for a casual meal. However, if you're looking for a special occasion kind of place, or your budget just doesn't matter (I envy you if that's the case), Searsucker will act as a great solution if you're in the Scottsdale area.\n\nCheers.
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