Vivian “Vivventure” Wayfarer
Our server at Rascal was wonderful — warm, friendly, and genuinely excited to share recommendations across the menu. She suggested several dishes, including the seared halibut, so we decided to follow her lead and ordered the ahi tuna nachos, the halibut, the shrimp and grits, and a salad to share. We also tried a few cocktails: the Prickly Pear Margarita, Elixir of Life, and the Rascal Bourbon.
The ahi tuna nachos were a solid start — generous with the tuna and flavorful, though a little on the oily side. The shrimp and grits were good as well, but not particularly memorable. The drinks were nicely made, with the Elixir of Life standing out for its bright, refreshing taste, and all the cocktails were well-balanced and didn’t skimp on the alcohol — always appreciated.
Now, about the halibut — as a New Yorker, I should probably know better than to order a delicate fish in Arizona, but halibut can be a great test of a kitchen’s technique, and this one came highly recommended. Unfortunately, it was overcooked, and if not for the corn butter it sat in, it would’ve been tough to get through. I don’t usually send food back, but did in this case, and even the replacement came out overdone.
Overall, Rascal has a welcoming atmosphere, great service, and solid drinks. The food is good in parts, but maybe stick to the more forgiving dishes — and skip the halibut.
… moreDan J.
Everything was delicious. The steak came out perfectly cooked on top of the mushroom. The flavors where well matched with the dipping sauce. The blackened salmon also was perfect paired with the sauce veggies and potatoes. My wife liked the prickly pear margarita drink. I forget the name of the drink I got but it was more tangy, it was fine not much flavor probably would of got something else next time. It was all very tasty in the end and we enjoyed our time.
… moreOtto H
My wife and I had a really enjoyable meal at Rascal Modern American Diner in Sedona. I ordered the meatloaf, and my wife went with the bento box. Both dishes were delicious and packed with flavor – the kind of satisfying, well-prepared comfort food you hope for at an upscale diner.
The prices were reasonable and in line with other restaurants in the Sedona area, so no complaints there. The only minor issue was that service was a bit slow, but to be fair, the restaurant was quite busy when we visited. The staff seemed to be doing their best to keep up with the demand.
Overall, it was a positive experience with food quality that definitely stood out. We’ll be back next time we’re in town and would recommend Rascal to anyone looking for a solid American meal in Sedona.
… moreMisfit
Food was delicious and service was amazing. Waitress was attentive and friendly.
It’s bit weird though, that they didn’t have non-alcoholic drinks listed on their menu, but it’s good that they still have some.
One thing that was bothering me, was how loud it was. But of course, that’s not a fault of this restaurant.
… moreStaci Shares
Talk about a dog friendly restaurant! They treated Gypsy like a princess. Fresh water and chicken jerky cookies from their doggy menu. Us humans had the happy hour ahi tuna nachos that was fresh and sharable. Jared made the best espresso martini and a Washington apple martini.
… moreJay Canals
Rascals Modern American Diner was decent. The meatloaf was hearty and flavorful, the fried chicken was perfectly cooked and crispy, and the drinks were on point. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, giving off a fun energy that made the whole experience even better. On top of that, the service was fantastic friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to and recommending to friends.
… moreJohn K
I ordered the Eggs on Toast with scrambled scramble eggs on sourdough toast, crispy bacon and breakfast potatoes. I sat outside on the patio to enjoy the amazing weather. The scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly. Thank you to the waiter and chef for the crispy delicious bacon. I think this is the first time the restaurant added grilled red bell peppers and grilled onions to the breakfast potatoes. That really elevated the potatoes. This is a very hearty meal. The meal was delicious and I would order it again. Great outside patio. Jeffrey was my waiter and he was friendly and polite. Great experience!
… moreSteven Marks
First time dinning at Rascal’s. A 5 star experience all around! Came here for a birthday dinner celebration…liked it so much, came back for breakfast the next day. Our servers Kimberly and Jeffrey were fabulous. Extremely attentive and very personable. The food was very well prepared and nice portion sizes to boot. Everything we ordered was fabulous! Probably the best coffee in Sedona. Would highly recommend! Nice outdoor seating area. Next time we are in town, we will be back. Thank you for a great dining experience!
… moreLiz Jansen
My husband and I ate here 7 times in 3.5 days because we loved it the first time we came! We had every type of meal here, and everything was superb. Even the music was the perfect volume and not too loud. Everything was presented and prepared well. The blueberry cobbler is out of this world. Lemon ricotta pancakes are amazing. Shrimp and grits was fresh and flavorful. Parking is generally ample. Staff is a great team. We forgot to purchase the chef’s cookbook on the way out and are disappointed about that. 🙁 We wish this place was where we live.
… moreSabareesh Iyer
Excellent food. The burger melts in your mouth. I highly recommend getting it with the caramelized onions. I also really enjoyed the bourbon flight that they offered, and their fries are these crispy cajun potato wedges which are some of the best potato wedges I’ve ever had.
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