Jade Bar
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 (480) 948-2100
- Price Range: $$$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Valet
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Music: Juke Box
- Best Nights: Thu, Fri, Sat
- Happy Hour: No
- Alcohol: Full Bar
- Smoking: Outdoor Area/Patio Only
- Coat Check: Yes
19 Reviews for Jade Bar
I won't write too much about this beautiful bar. This little bar is just gorgeous. I would suggest grabbing a glass of champagne, sitting out on their patio and just taking in all the beautiful scenery. The last time I was there, my date and I were lucky enough to have the patio to ourselves! Que Romantico! Dress to impress and enjoy!
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One of the best bars in AZ, Jade is a jewel in the rough, as there aren't very many bars that offer the experience as Jade. Service can be a bit slow, but its a small bar. A great place for a date, or a few friends. The bar and attached patio is small, so on busy nights you may have to stand.
I recommend going to Jade on an off night (any night other then Friday or Saturday). Also, keep the chatter down, lets not make this place too busy, keep it a secret!
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*shrug*
Dunno
It was nice
Very strange martinis
I had the snap pea martini with egg on top
It was delicious
I just thought it was kinda ... blah.
Dunno
It's very, very small. I just feel like it was an afterthought.
Beautiful!
Whenever I come here I feel like I am in Sedona, but with a little more glitz. The whole Sanctuary property is gorgeous and the Jade bar is no exception. It's a bit small, but cozy. The outdoor patio is great in the fall.
I'm not much of a martini person but the ones I tried here were pretty good. They do make a mean dirty martini.
The Jade Bar is must do in Phoenix. Get a little dressed up and enjoy the view.
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My husband and I came here last summer when we were thinking of moving to Phoenix. We arrived just as the sun was setting and were literally blown away by the natural beauty of the location. We had the two martinis that apparently are the favorites - the Cantaloupe Martini and the Grapefruit and Basil Martini - and they were just as amazing as everyone says. We didn't try any appetizers, but we did have a fabulous peanut butter and chocolate dessert. The service was attentive, and we would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to take in desert scenery at its best.
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An oasis in the desert. That is exactly what I thought of Jade Bar when I walked in and took a seat at the bar. If I couldn't see the mountains in the distance or the cacti that are on the property, I wouldn't even realize I was in the middle of the desert. The only unfortunate thing was that there were no seats available outside when we arrived a little after 6 pm on Friday night. However, we were able to grab two seats at the bar which was fine with us.
All three bartenders working that evening were extremely friendly and we experienced very prompt service. The specialty cocktails are $15 which normally would see expensive, but it's a swanky resort bar, so it makes sense that drink prices would be higher than your normal run of the mill bar in other parts of the Valley. I had the "Hemingway special" which was rum, marischino liqueur, grapefruit juice and lime juice. It was delicious and perfectly made. The beer selection is nice and ranges from average domestic to my favorite imports. After my Hemingway special, I had a Stella Artois which was around $6.50 I believe. My husband had two Sam Smith drafts which he really enjoyed. Total for three beers and the Hemingway Special, our bill came to $37 without tip.
Of course, since this is a resort bar, there is awesome people watching to be done as well. We definitely enjoyed watching the guy at the end of the bar hit on two girls that sat down next to him. Jade Bar is a great spot if you are going to Elements for dinner, and is even a great spot on its own. I definitely see this as a place I will return to with my husband when we just want a low key night out or a group of girlfriends when we just want a relaxing environment to sit and chat.
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You've got to have the cantaloupe martini! Or any of their martinis as a matter of fact. Ask for "Rolls" to make your drink. Fab bartender....he really knows his stuff.
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The only thing preventing me from giving Jade Bar 5 stars is the service. We arrived on a Friday afternoon around 5:30pm, and we were able to snag a high boy table near the window. This table was also right near the server's station, which was fine, but ironically, I think they all ignored us assuming that surely someone had helped us since were were right there. We had to flag down our waitress practically every time we wanted something.
That being said, the atmosphere, ambiance and view are spectacular. I had a few glasses of a New Zealand white wine, which was very good, and my husband tried the "Bees Knees" before moving on to dirty martinis. Their olives were HUGE - score!
We ordered the calamari because we were hungry and dinner wasn't until 8:00pm. It was nothing special, but it was good. I did enjoy the sauce that accompanied the dish, though.
Overall, Jade Bar is an awesome experience. If our waitress had just been a little more attentive, this would easily be a 5 star review. I honestly believe our seating choice dictated the poor service more than anything else, though...you know, it's easy to overlook the table you walk by the most frequently.
My favorite aspect of Jade Bar was the fact that we truly felt like we were on vacation while here....that was amazing.
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Incredibly swanky. This secluded bar is the ultimate spot to take in the beauty of Paradise Valley. You can grab a seat at the bar or wander outside to the patio area. You must try the cantaloupe martini. It's incredibly refreshing and would be best enjoyed on a warm summer night.
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I'm steeling a star from my review because of slow service on my second visit, and the "reprinting" of the menu so there were only a few drinks to choose from. The food, vibe, and drinks remain amazing. The "signature" drinks are maybe the best around.
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With stacked five star reviews you pretty much have to go, and I'm glad I did. I had an hour to kill before meeting some friends for dinner up north and figured why not fly Jade Bar solo, it would be the yelp thing to do, and I had hiked Camelback earlier in the day and we staying near by.
Super swank in the such the southwest style, great decor and great sights to see.
The best was cocktail list, and the feeling that so long as you're there, indulge. So I got the $29 Petron Platinum martini, because, well I've been meaning to give the platinum a try, and why not have a glass of it, chill, served up.
All the other views hit it, go at sunset, it's expensive, but do it anyway.
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Classy as it gets... if you want to impress this is THE bar/lounge to visit. Elements restaurant is up here too. Hard to find 1st time (about a mile east of Scottsdale rd. on McDonald).
You have to try the "Grapefruit and Basil Martini" (I don't even like grapefruit, but this is perfect).
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Pricey, but worth the view at sunset. I always take friends from out of town there and/or a special date. Mummy (Money) mountain at sunset is quite nice....
Enjoy
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Drinks. This is the place.
There are usually a limited number of people at the bar, but all are worth talking to or looking at.
Prices: Pay em, and tip your bartender well. If you think anything of yourself, then your worth a good topshelf drink.
One of the few places where the interior fittings class YOU up.
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I feel Jade Bar deserves it's own separate entry because it is a much different experience than Elements and people go to Sanctuary for the specific purpose of going to Jade Bar. It's its own destination.
I picked up my husband from the airport after a week of business travel and brought him here so we could catch up and I could get him drunk (something that is much needed after a week of business travel). Jade Bar provided the perfect setting.
It is a beautifully appointed lounge with amazing views of the valley and impeccable service. The bartender, Greg, was fantastic - he was very friendly and kept surprising my husband with all sorts of different drinks. My advice if you go there is to just ask Greg to make whatever he feels like making and you won't be disappointed. He made my husband a grapefruit and basil martini and a cantaloupe martini and both were great. I had a mojito which was fantastic. There is also a pretty extensive cigar list and a lovely patio with a fire pit to enjoy your choice.
The crowd is interesting, a mix of older and younger patrons. But no cougars or sugar daddies here, it was all couples and groups. My husband and I remarked that this is the kind of crowd that appeared to be "empty nester" parents going out to enjoy an evening. It's not overly loud so conversation was easy. But get there early to get seats because it's small and fills up quickly (we arrived at 6:00 and by 7:00 the place was filled).
You can order off the Elements menu which was amazing. We ordered 2 apps, which was the perfect amount and filled us up. The goat cheese fondue with spinach was out of this world. The clams and chorizo in cream sauce was equally as delicious.
The valet is complimentary, which is always appreciated. In the end, we left with full tummies and happy glows.
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Thanks for the recommendation, Kristin. We had some friends visiting and brought them to Jade Bar based largely on your review.
Though the martinis were a bit pricey, they were filled to the brim and had very unique flavors. (chipotle vodka - who knew?)
We were able to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere. It began to get dark as we finished our drinks and we could see a hot air balloon lighting up on Camelback mountain. Very cool!
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A very serene and peaceful place to have drinks. The grounds are beautiful and you get a very relaxing vibe from this place. The cantaloupe martini is one of the best cocktails I have ever tasted. There are some seats in the bar area and tables/chairs on the deck. You can also walk down a short stairway to a larger deck down below where there a couple couches and arm chairs. It's very romantic and a great for couples and small groups.
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This bar is awesome. It is small, but it has the best view. My husband and I got a table by the window and enjoyed some nice chardonnay and escargot served in puff pastry with mushrooms. It gets crowded so if you want a seat- go early.
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We hiked Camelback in the morning, returned to our hotel to clean up, and headed back to check out Elements. Unfortunately we arrived as they were between lunch and dinner, so we had to settle for Jade Bar.
The views from the restaurant were amazing, and the cozy fireplace was nice on the unusually chilly day. In the bar, the views are not as open, but you can still appreciate the beauty. We ordered a couple of non-alcoholic drinks, as we hadn't eaten much yet. They were refreshing and simple, nothing too exciting. I was starving so I ordered the Caesar salad. It came relatively quickly, and was a decent size, but didn't look like anything special, until I started digging in. That's where I found a "bonus" penne pasta at the bottom of the bowl, and later, the core of the romaine lettuce, and a stray little piece of tomato. You'd think that a place that is known for serving celebs and which has received such a high ratings from everyone would really have the details down, but I have to admit, we were disappointed. We peeked at Elements' menu on our way out, and nothing on there stood out as impressive or inventive, so we opted not to come back for dinner.
On a separate note, I realize this is a luxury spa/resort, but is valet parking really necessary when there are less than 5 cars in the lot, and the valet had to merely run less than 50 yards to retrieve my car? I felt obligated to tip him, but I was perfectly capable of walking to my car from there. The overall experience here was an extravagance we didn't need to indulge in.
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Beautiful people, beautiful view. Skip Elements and just come for drinks. Sit outside if you can. Admire the beauty of Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley. Get the Maytag Martini or the famous cantaloupe martini.
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