{"id":31147,"date":"2026-06-09T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/?p=31147"},"modified":"2026-06-04T12:57:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T19:57:20","slug":"coastal-asian-favorite-starfish-makes-its-arizona-debut-in-scottsdale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news\/coastal-asian-favorite-starfish-makes-its-arizona-debut-in-scottsdale","title":{"rendered":"Coastal Asian Favorite Starfish Makes Its Arizona Debut in Scottsdale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scottsdale\u2019s dining scene welcomed a new coastal-inspired concept this spring when Starfish Hospitality Group officially opened the doors to <a href=\"https:\/\/starfishhospitalitygroup.com\/scottsdale\/\">Starfish Scottsdale<\/a>, marking the first expansion outside of California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in McCormick Ranch, the new restaurant brings the flavors and energy that helped build a following in Orange County, introducing Valley diners to an expansive menu centered around shareable plates inspired by the coastal cuisines of Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, China, and Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125324\/IMG_2555-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31149 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125324\/IMG_2555-1-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125324\/IMG_2555-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125324\/IMG_2555-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125324\/IMG_2555-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125324\/IMG_2555-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125324\/IMG_2555-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125324\/IMG_2555-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125324\/IMG_2555-1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125324\/IMG_2555-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Images courtesy of Starfish Scottsdale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSince deciding to expand into Arizona, we\u2019ve been working extremely hard behind-the-scenes to bring Starfish to life in Scottsdale,\u201d said Gretchen McConnell, co-owner. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to 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 natural.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The menu leans into variety, offering more than 70 shareable dishes designed for groups and adventurous diners alike. Signature offerings include Lobster Macadamia Roll, Braised BBQ Pork Buns, Thai Curry Chicken, and Candy Dragon Prawns, alongside handcrafted cocktails, sake, and wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_3090.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"31150\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31150 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_3090-683x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_3090-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_3090-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_3090-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_3090-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_3090-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_3090-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_3090-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_3090-1160x1740.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_3090-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_3090-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_3090.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_2707.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"31151\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31151 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_2707-683x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_2707-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_2707-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_2707-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_2707-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_2707-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_2707-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_2707-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_2707-1160x1740.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_2707-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_2707-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125335\/IMG_2707.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Scottsdale location also introduced a dramatic redesign of the existing space. Spanning 5,200 square feet, the restaurant combines indoor and outdoor dining with a large patio outfitted in lush tropical fabrics, custom booths, and design elements intended to evoke the coastal regions of Southeast Asia. Custom artwork and layered textures create an upscale and transportive atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125343\/MRP_1166.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"31152\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31152 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04125343\/MRP_1166-683x1024.jpg\"  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Daily happy hour offerings, takeout through delivery platforms, private dining opportunities, and expanded catering services add to the restaurant\u2019s broad appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For diners already familiar or those discovering it for the first time, Starfish\u2019s arrival adds another globally inspired option to the city\u2019s growing culinary landscape. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/starfishhospitalitygroup.com\/scottsdale\/\">starfishhospitalitygroup.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Orange County restaurant group brings shareable plates, tropical-inspired atmosphere, and coastal Asian flavors to McCormick Ranch.\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":31148,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[16449,4971,5966,12286,17654],"class_list":["post-31147","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news","tag-asian-cuisine","tag-featured","tag-grand-opening","tag-scottsdale-dining","tag-starfish-scottsdale","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is 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