Reviews of Dakota (Night Club)

Jamal Green

Security are not always that cool, they have certain dress codes for certain people but are not consistent

Luke Von Gullbrantz

Best music and drinks in town as always

shawn lievense

Beautiful place. Patio was top notch.

Cody McDonald

Unique food with great decor.

The Luxoflux

We came here to party. Fun crowd, place was big, and the music was loud, but not obnoxiously loud.

rena espinoza

Amazing decor and great vibe. I love coming here for brunch. I came here with my family for Easter brunch and had the best chicken sandwich ever! Crispy chicken sandwich I added avocado and pepper jack cheese. I recommend smoking for a side of honey mustard to dip your fries and drippings in.

Eric Walowitz

Weird. Could be a lot better but just seems gangster.

Mike Honda

Partied here for new years eve. It was cool but jam packed. Lines were crazy. I guess that what you would expect. Overall I had a great time and I felt like the staff was doing their best. I can't give 5 stars because I felt like things were not as organized as they could have been and prices were a good $2-3 more than they should be in old town.

adrian clark

Racially diverse club stereotyping security thumbs down on this places

Dianna Calandra

Awesome music. Bar staff needs help. And they don't carry Titos. That's like not carrying water...

Aften Gruber

Moved to Arizona recently haven’t been out to Scottsdale at all until Saint Patrick’s Day , I was only out for an hour and half because of how I was looked at and talked to by an employee of the Dakota bar. It was my mistake to enter through the back entrance I happened to be walking in the ally and seen people ahead of me entering that way, heard good music and seemed like a great place to start our night. My drivers license is still issued from Minnesota and expires this September on my 30th birthday. Now walking up to the gated entrance I know from experience of bars you stand outside the gate first to get ID checked so my sister who is 21 and I waited as the employee had a conversation with a lady. ( mind you we were extremely patient and ready to have a good time) he was done and walked over to us and rudely said that this wasn’t the entrance and we needed to walk around I said oh okay we will I just seen people walk this way so I assumed it was okay. He said it’s fine where is your id’s I handed him mine, I do have extension braids in my hair now, and I’ve lost some weight. He was extremely hurtful by saying I was way bigger here in the ID and saying now I have fake braids in my hair and chuckled and said I’m not legging you in. I was shocked and embarrassed that he would look at me with discuss and talk that way especially to a possible customer or overall person. If he thought the Id wasn’t mine or a fake I know he wouldn’t of gave it back to me but he gave it back without a problem. He didn’t explain on why he wasn’t letting us in my I got a vibe of because we are biracial. -Aften

DTF A

Food was good, but it is a bar...Not really a family food place. To many trashy and loud bars around!

Landis Orso

Friday nights is mostly a club vibe, decent DJs and a good amount of dancing. Drinks are a bit pricey but not too bad. Good place to go if you are into the up beat scene.

kunal aggarwal

Horrible place. Below avg bar food. Slow service. They charge u $2 if u DONT want bacon on your sandwich! They also calculate the tip with tax included. That's very shady.

Phoebe Nguyen

If you love places with promo managers that put their personal lives before their clients then Dakota Bar Az is for you. Kameron disrespects women all around and the things I have overheard him say are completely despicable. It is nonsense that you guys charge a minimum of $600 a table and we cannot even get service because the guy in charge is too worried about which “wh**e” will be at his table next. Get a more professional staff then maybe your club will be reputable.

Emerald Green

great atmosphere & nicest bartenders, would definitely go back!

Eric Blair

Used to be a good place not anymore. Too many dudes it's hard to get a drink plus security there is highly aggressive. Don't waste your time. There's a lot better to go like Bottled Blonde or Hifi

Jesse Grant Duron

Wow the theme in here is great! Almost a hamptons industrial feel going on! Sets itself apart from any other place in Scottsdale for having amazing fusion cuisine, hand made cocktails, great wine selection! The vibe is a little classier and you will see celebrities in there about every weekend!

Russell Vance

Great atmosphere with even better service from all staff throughout the establishment.

Robert Legge

Enjoyed Hotshots game thanks!

Chris M

Lawn beer pong setup was pretty dope

Vanessa Samelson

First off I couldnt agree more, with the race thing. I encountered the disrespect fisrt hand. Im only giving a 1 start because the DJ played good music. Story: So my bestfriend who is curently serving this counrty( go Army) came to visit me, before she gets deploed again. We stumbled upon Dakota. we got in line which was very short,,,, great, then came the rude part. I politly said excuse me sir i have a question OMG the bouncer at the door (short guy with hair in a manbun) turned around and yeild at me shouting (WHAT, IM BUSY, then tured back around and completly ignored me. He then kindly smiled at two WHITE men and had them walk right in with no issues, I looked at my friend and just smiled because I really wanted to leave, but i didnt want to mess up the night for my her. these bouncers need more training

Toast Nation

Over priced and I had my credit card stolen at the bar. So pretty typical as far clubs go

Nicole Collins

Out of all the clubs, this one has the classiest vibe and is quite intimate. Located on the corner so it doesn't compete with the commotion of the passersby.

Tomás Garcia

Great night scene, beautiful women

Gray Hunter

Fun night spot

Orie Adams

Bar Manager Dakota Dez has no Respect for paying customers. We were asked to step away from the bar area to appease other customers as we were ordering drinks on an open tab at the bar. When I questioned her motive, she summoned 3 bouncers to remove us. Upon explanation Security then apologized outside, however I will not be visiting Dakota Again. Great Security Team, Terrible Bar Manager. My advice; take your business to an establishment that appreciates their clients.

Trevor Petersen

Thought the staff were fake and very rude.

kiki melz

Fun club!!! Great memories. Bathroom is way too small

John Budish, Jr.

Are you dtf? Play the lottery here.

Molly Kelly

I would NOT recommend this place, especially those looking to buy a table for a large group or party. The management staff is completely unresponsive. We had a bachelorette party there on September 28th, our group was overcharged. I immediately reached out to the VIP hostess, Jessica Laubach, and she was willing to work to get my issue resolved, and the refund for our group. Unfortunately, the refund was never processed. I asked for a receipt multiple times, and was unable to get that or any additional details. She stopped responding to me all together. I had someone else in my group reach out to her, and she gave us the contact info for the GM Luke. I have since left a voicemail and a text message with ZERO response. The fact that we have been trying to get this refund resolved for almost a MONTH is completely unacceptable. Save your money for an establishment that appreciates their customers. Update: I was contacted by the GM, and he was very helpful and attentive getting my refund issue resolved. It was unfortunate that it took me so long to be connected with the appropriate person, but once I was, my issue was resolved very quickly.

Michael Orosco

This place deserves a five-star everything about it was fun especially the bartenders. I had a great time with all my friends although in the surrounding area there police everywhere it'sit's hard to have a good time when you're getting a DUI. I want to go back but not with as many police that try and meet their DUI quota.

Shrishti Nand

Came to da club...they allow girls to pay and cut in line for the bathroom. Pay to piss service available here.

EllEmDee 2000

Awesome hangout

Brook K Gibson

Great bar!

Dave Hen

Great place nice servers and quite clean..

Alex B

Pretty great bar but kinda smelled like a urinal when I first walked in

Jared Coad

I've Ben there a couple of times now and I always order the same thing. "THE WINGS". Why mess with perfection, right? Keep up the good work....

James Cross

I had flip flops on and they wouldn't let me in

Jean Pierson

Fun bar

Justina Cookston

This restaurant/bar gave my husband and I terrible customer service. We went to Scottsdale to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (which was a Saturday) and arrived at the Dakota for dinner and drinks before going to another club to dance. We arrived around 8pm and were told that we would not be allowed in after 9pm because of the “dress code”. It was a hot evening and I had on a nice tank top, white non denim shorts, and strapy sandals and my husband had on a Cotton tank, non denim shorts, and vans. We were bummed but were not used to Scottsdale night life so we let it slide and decided we would get dinner and drinks and leave by 9. We get in and are told to sit wherever we like. We find a table outside that was a mess, waited 10 minutes and got no service so we bussed our own table in hopes they would realize we hadn’t been served yet, waited another 10 minutes still no service. My husband went to the bar which was packed with one bartender and waited 10 minutes without being served, he then hunted down a waitress and asked if she could visit our table. We wait another 15 minutes and still no service. Mind you, another couple in dress code arrived after us and got service. I feel we were extremely patient with it being a busy night waiting roughly 40 minutes just to get service and had enough so we left. We tell the bouncer about our experience and his excuse is that they only have one bartender and two servers and reminds us that we only have 20 minutes until we will need to leave because of the dress code. First of all, terrible management to only have three employees on a Holiday weekend night and to be ignored and treated what felt like “less than” because we were not in dress code was ridiculous!! We will NEVER come back here.

Tawngela Matthews

Ok for a bar scene but they took the chairs from.the bar at a certain time. Was not necessary to do or to make room

Yasmeen Farhat

Best place for an afternoon cocktail or a healthy and indulgent dinner. Kale salad is amazing! Also great in the PM for higher-end bottle service and drinks.

Joyful Eating

Good. Though the music doesn't need to be as loud.

Marcelo Flores II

Best place in Oldtown. Security at the front door are awesome and the bartenders are awesome. Overall the establish looks great with great music from the DJ. I go there every weekend and sometimes on Wednesdays instead of Casa Amigos. Keep it up!

Adam Jensen

Great beats and vibe!

Mae Cuestas

Their drinks are the best. Well worth the price for sure.

Nitin Mohan

The place to be in Scottsdale. It's always LIT!!!

Michael Foy

Had a great Time there will go BACK !!!

John Zygmontowicz

Great atmosphere inside and on the outside patio. Good music, and enough tv's to watch football games on the weekends. I was there in the late afternoon before the place gets too busy!

Caitlyn Tomkiewicz

Fun, dancing, good drinks!

Mari Gonzalez

Good vibes at night and for brunch on Sunday

Blonde Bobbi

4 stars. The food was good. Watiers also good. 4 stars not 5, because the wi-fi disconnected and would not re-connect. Also, no parking, even for handicap, also, the owner parked right outside in the no parking zone. That should be left and marked for handicap or special needs.

Jordyn Nichols

Went into Dakota for one of my girlfriends birthdays. There were so many people with good energy and the DJ was awesome!. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate- our new go-to spot for the weekends and any occasion!

Sean Gomm

I came home from work to find my fiance crying on our couch. Dakota promised us that they would accommodate our wedding after party, and quoted us a price that we set aside some money for. The General Manager then emails my fiance that the bill is increasing by $1,000. Of course after paying for a wedding, and buying our first home, there is no way we can swing an additional $1000 in 11 days! This was just poor service provided by management.

Gabriel Salomon Ramirez

One of the few places in Old Town playing old school hip-hop.

Arturo Parra

Mice ambiance, fun place to hang out

Ryan Unger

This is a cool bar. I liked the design of the place and the bartender was quick and friendly. Will return.

Elizabeth Besser

I JUST got off of the phone with my sister who is in tears because of this club! My sister has informed who whole bridal party that they were scheduled to celebrate an after party at Dakota as she was so excited, only to have that ripped away from her. Don't agree to pricing and reservations if you are not going to stand by your word! Your manager agreed to a price well within her budget, than a week before her wedding, reneged on your agreement and basically informed her she needed to come up with an additional $1,000. See email sent from YOUR manger: Hi Tiffany, we can accommodate your party. For the price range you are asking I could do a dance floor table inside. Unfortunately I don't carry Skky but I can give you something comparable for the same price. For the btl of vodka and tanqueray would be $675 and 30 millers would be an additional $180 totaling $855 without tax or tip. Let me know if that works. Thanks **PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL AND SAVE** Adam Warrender General Manager Triyar Entertainment Group Dakota | Comoncy

Andrew Monda

Good spot.

Dillon Dal

Enjoyed this place last year so we revisited it again last night. Place wasn't that busy but good music. We ordered drinks and got the bill for 2 single drinks $24, $12/drink?? We thought maybe pricing had increased from last year but went to another bar right after (hi-fi) and the same 2 drinks were $16, ($8/each). We realised after they most likely poured us top shelf vodka at Dakota or there prices are too high... Very disappointed in ripping off loyal customers.... Probly won't go back.

Kelly Johnson

Fun experience. Older crowd so it's no a bunch of 21's getting sloppy. Food is great at lunch.

Michael Weyenberg

Upscale and mature Old Town Scottsdale nightclub.

Kristina Fofana

Love this spot in Scottsdale. Free entry, good vibes, strong drinks and a mixture of ages. I always have a good time here!

Sady Flynn Realtor

Always had a great time!

Dakota Gadsden

Great vibe, bartenders we great especially the lovely Taylor. Josh was kind enough to take our photo outside. I love the music and we share a name!!

Jim Jones

Wasted Management weekend. Bouncer at the entrance with neck tattoo was hustling people for 20$ a pop. Straight scheming. About dress code, like types of shoes guys were wearing. Issues with out state IDs. And allowing fake IDs.. and thats on top of the 20$ cover already. Other than that crowd was hype and proper. ■ Not really enforcement if you look the other way, for an exchange of currency.

Kevin Burke

Trending Place

Dan McClure

Great Staff, love the personality and attitude from the bartender. Jordan.

byron browne

Great bottle service . The girlfriend enjoyed her 21st..thank you peter.. big thanks from byron and cecily

Sharece Robertson

Had all the snacks I wanted

Kelly Gian

Nice atmosphere and food service was excellent it's 5 star but menu limited still excellent

Cody Pinault

Cool spot in Old Town to listen to old school hip-hop. Definitely enjoyed it.

Brianne Brenneman

The drinks here are waaaaay too expensive for the quality of drink you receive. $15 for a cocktail. Whoa. The outdoor patio was nice. We ordered the hummus and it was very plain. However we did enjoy the Dakota Bowl and their fries. So a few hits and misses. I wouldn’t have tried this place unless I had a groupon.

Darrin Quilling

Way overpriced ($15 for a small Captain and Coke) and pretty sketchy things going on.

Jake Z. Chang

Good place for lunch. Not too loud. Friendly service. OK food.

Antonije Keljevic

I was in bar for 1h and I had double JW and they charged me 222$...I respect every business,but traveling all over the world this is so far most expensive I had

Karl Dutson

$18 for a drink? That the bartender doesn't even know how to make?? And takes the liberty of making 2 when we asked for 1?? UNACCEPTABLE.

Daniella Gray

My food was cold after a 45 min wait. Do not recommend. I’ll eat somewhere else.

Ether TV

One of my favorite places to go to! The staff is so freaking friendly!

Paul Rivot

Good food and drink ... attentive staff

EgyptianGirlzCurlz

This place is really nice. Dim lighting, indoor area as well as a patio with uber soft couches. I really like this place. The DJ is always playing the best jams. One thing however that I do not like about this club is that it has a SUPER STRICT DRESS CODE! If you're wearing a jacket thats not a blazer, sneakers, hats or basically non business attire, you can not come in. They'll deny you everytime.

Brayden Bugazzi

It was fun, and they created a fun and lively atmosphere with how they set it all up. Here in LA everything is real far from everything, so it was nice to have this sense little area of fun and nightlife that is easy to get from place to place. Plus they are hyper racist in Cali, and won't let Males in any popular venue here, so it was refreshing just being able to let loose and dance and feel welcome. Gr8 drinks too, I'd for sure go back.

Alison Kent

Most unique bar in Old Town Scottsdale. Great patio for drinks and a wonderful menu full of healthy alternatives from the usual bar food found in this area. Overall, best atmosphere during both day and night scene.

Baruch Labunski

Great service. Very welcoming something that I usually really like. If you're in the area. Worth checking.

Andre Early

Another cool spot in the trendy Old Town Scottsdale area.

Tyler Braunschweig

Asked for 3 shots of tequila. A competent bartender would understand that doesn't mean top shelf. Got the check and was charged for top shelf. Don't go here.

Dalo Chink

Great bar to dance

Marla Stone

Nice place. Server was awesome. Great patio. Happy hour hummus with veggies only so delicious as were all the appetizers. A little small on the wine pours!!

Celio Robles

A guy named Mitchell, he is so friendly and chill to chat!

Shawn Colbert

Very posh place to hang a Lil pricey

alexzandria duncantell

Ordered champagne and the host poured out my bottle to other customers they still charged me 110$ and refused to give me my funds back. I would not go here the service is trash

Viren Bhakta

Like any other bar in the area, you'll be waiting in line unless you slip the door guy cash. The music and vibe are great, hip hop, pop, old school trendy music; Good mix. Bar was very accessible and not overly crowded on a Saturday night even though there was a line to get in

Krista Hensley

Old town does it once again. Apparantly the dress code is now no ripped jeans (at least if you're black). Yet, a female with rips all over her jeans, two males leaving with ripped jeans and shorts are all ok... well, guess what, the person that couldn't get in with his designer jeans was black. All of those folks were white. I used to love coming to Dakota. Never again. VERY disappointed.

Christine Mack

One of the best whiskey selections around. Wish I would have known some prices before hand but hey for an anniversary date night I loved every minute of it.

Ron Livigni

Great bar with good food!

Mike

I traveled all over Europe and USA, I was never charged $16.50 for 5oz of Tito’s vodka and one sugar free redbull by a rude woman with her glute muscles fully exposed, and cheap tennis shoes. I wish them luck, and many squats in the future, but I will never give them another chance to charge my card again. Ohhh and I almost forgot, they don’t take AMEX, they feel that their processing fees are high.... LOL!!!

Ashley Thurman

Great food very impressed with french toast and chicken sausage

Ryan Yount

Worst bar to go to in old town, wouldn't let me wear a Yankees hat which is fine if they also took everyone else's hat. All my friends were wearing hats and they got to keep theirs. There was atleast 2 or 3 sports team hats also, so it's not a sports hat that is the problem. They also charged me $40 to get my hat back when I left. People here are thrives!!

Erik Delgadillo

good

Steve Ridley

The bouncers and staff are extremely rude I was assaulted by one of the staff members name Chandler don't remember the other guy's name.. I was simply just wearing a hat and he decided to rip it off my head and I asked him why he disrespected me and he told me I need to start respecting him. I replied what are you the police. and he immediately started to grabbing and pulling on me to the ground to drag me out. he ever ask me to leave. I never laid one hand on him and the police came and charge me with disorderly conduct and trespassing. can't stand the way they treat their customers.

Joshua Harvey

Pretty decent place & setup for going out at night! Deff worth taking a look if your a club goer!

CT Aletniq

I was over charged 225.00

Andrea H

Such a fun atmosphere at night!

Tony Tiger

Fun place.

Trina Bangash

I asked for medium rear steak it advertised for $19. It was dry and tough, the original Chicken wings where very small (not much meat) and on the dry side. My margarita was weak, even after I complained (I bought and drank 2 total, still wasn’t satisfied ) waitress, workers , manager were very nice.I bought coupon off of living social , AZ..The location and layout of of this establishment is a benefit, but they got to work on cutting corners. They make profit and could do better, until then I’ll pass.

Monica A

Took us about 20 minutes to get seated, although the restaurant was pretty dead on a Sunday morning. We got drinks and they were okay. Nothing special. I got the Bellini/mimosa flight, everything just took too long so we went to eat somewhere else.

Joseph Burns

Great atmosphere both daytime and nightlife. Been here several times. The food is some of the best in Scottsdale (try the salads) & very pleasant staff. Desiree was very polite and provided fantastic service.

Antonio Montana

Good bar with great ambiance and drink selection.

Lisa Ferraguti

Great vibe and music!

Mary Frenci

Phenomenal customer service, bouncers treat the women like vip when getting in. Def a place for women to go to.

Tim Jones

Sweet drinks not so good but good music

Eric Z

We're in the area visiting and went for dinner only; due to my wife buying a Groupon. I have to say it was a great dinner and I don't know why more don't eat there. Sure I get it, most are looking for the music/DJ clubbing scene, but give the dinner a try. Fish & chips were nothing special but the fries were good. The steak & fries are well worth the money. The steak was excellently done. Wait staff was pleasant though I could tell she was more looking forward to the restaurant closing and the bar starting up full force. Could be that it was a Tuesday but show a little more interest in those going for just dinner. If we come back to the area it would be on the list for dinner...clubbing? Probably not, were a little older than that crowd.

Mike Hay

I have never felt so disrespected. The manager of this establishment refused to honor my request to turn one of the four televisions to a channel that did not show the NFL. I urge my fellow veterans and activr Service Members to avoid this estaablishment.

luky boy

Good music and many matured people

Mike Schaefer

Stood at the bar for 15 minutes, no drinks. Our foursome was moved twice from our seats after 10 mins. The security was more intent on drinking energy drinks than doing their job.

Monika Piazza

I have to give this place a totally average rating. The food was ok, not 3 times better than the prices would suggest. The mixed drinks (speciality drinks) are also ok and $15 a pop. The beer selection is limited and below average at best. The redeeming quality is that the server was very nice. The bathrooms are pretty cool too!

paul hach

great loud music

Lamont Gibson

Great place to have fun with friends;

omid ferdosian

They wouldn't let my friend in because he was wearing a camo shirt. All of us looked nice for our friends birthday. So messed up. A camo shirt won't hurt anyone

ROSETTA LA'DIAMOND

Not much of a memorable experience. Honestly dont remember even going to this bar.

Mihajlo Mrdja

Very nice patio setting

Playcraft Trailers

Love how the place is decorated!!

Phil carter

I ordered 2 drinks , $6 a piece I gave the bartender a $20 bill and he kept my change

Jeff Morgan

The DJs are fond of repeatedly playing "my heart will go on". That's what you'll be getting into.... Cool place, but the men's bathroom situation can be rough.

Victor Nunez

Great dancing in old town

Jamold Little

Love coming here when I visit. Great crowd and the DJ is always on point.