Pescada is an upscale seafood restaurant in North Scottsdale known for its Mediterranean-inspired, fine-dining experience. The menu features fresh Atlantic and Mediterranean fish, oysters, and caviar, complemented by non-seafood options like lamb shank and escargot. With an extensive European wine list and inventive craft cocktails, the restaurant offers a refined but welcoming setting. Designed by local restaurateur Chef Sheila Bryson, Pescada delivers an elegant coastal vibe in the desert.
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$4 Select Beers $6 Coastal Olives $10 Wells • Select Glasses of Wine $12 Mocktails • Select Sangrias $13 Signature Cocktails • Cantelope & Prosciutto $14 Gin & Tonics $15 Charred Vegetable Plate • Fried Eggplant Caprese $16 Bacon-Wrapped Dates • Roasted Beet & Burrata $17 Select Martinis • Mediterranean Frito Misto • Moroccan Chicken Skewer $18 Lamb Skewer $21 Shrimp Skewer $22 Chilled Prawns $24 Marinated Octopus
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Page Updated: 01/28/2026
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