Starfish Hospitality Group, a collection of restaurants, coastal catering and an elevated concession concept based in Orange County, announced that Starfish Scottsdale, the first location outside of California, will open on Tuesday, May 5 in McCormick Ranch (8390 E. Vía de Ventura). Prior to the grand opening, limited reservations will be available from May 1 through 4.
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“Since deciding to expand into Arizona, we’ve been working extremely hard behind-the-scenes to bring Starfish to life in Scottsdale,” said Gretchen McConnell, co-owner. “We’re thrilled to finally announce our opening and invite the community to experience our dedication to freshness, quality, ambiance and service firsthand. So many of our guests split their time between Orange County and the Valley, so this expansion felt incredibly natural. We can’t wait to meet our new neighbors in Scottsdale.”
Starfish Scottsdale will offer an extensive menu of fresh Asian dishes and handcrafted libations inspired by the coastal regions of Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, China and Japan. The restaurants’ diverse menus are carefully crafted and feature more than 70 shareable plates, with signature dishes including the Lobster Macadamia Roll, Braised BBQ Pork Buns, Thai Curry Chicken and Candy Dragon Prawns, to name a few.
The new location is 5,200 square feet—3,800 inside the restaurant with a 1,400-square-foot patio. The redesign of the existing space has been updated and elevated with Starfish’s signature tastefully provocative features. Lush tropical fabrics and custom booth work transform the 90-seat patio, playing into the existing space’s indoor/outdoor feel. The signature custom artwork is meant to transport guests to the coastal regions of Southeast Asia.
From celebratory dinners to relaxed work lunches, Starfish Scottsdale is an approachable and versatile space the entire community can enjoy. Guests can also take advantage of high-quality takeout through DoorDash and Uber Eats, private dining and extensive catering options. The restaurant will be open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily happy hour will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. with more than 30 menu items starting at $13.
Founded in 2011 by McConnell and her husband, Archie, Starfish Hospitality Group includes flagship restaurant Starfish Laguna Beach, Starfish Newport Beach, Starfish Coastal Catering, and The Cove by Starfish, a new concessions concept at the Sawdust Art Festival.
To make a reservation or order takeout, call (480)-305-0441. For more information about Starfish Hospitality Group and its concepts, visit starfishhospitalitygroup.com. For details about Starfish Scottsdale and the grand opening, follow the restaurant on Instagram.
