About
Scottsdale Community College Culinary Arts School proudly operates a restaurant where our student chefs create and serve the best culinary fare.
The Artichoke Grill is open Wednesday and Thursday (select dates) between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm (last reservation seating at 12:45 pm), serving fabulous a la carte meals that include soups, salads, sandwiches, grill items, and desserts. Reservations required. The Grab n' Go counter will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays (see menus) throughout the semester.
Lunch
Open for Lunch
Order à la carte or choose from our 3-course menu. Our rotating menu offers options including gluten-free and vegetarian selections. Reservations recommended.
Grab 'n Go Counter
The Grab n’ Go counter at The Artichoke Grill is the perfect solution for a quick lunch or snack during our lunch hours.
Interested in Culinary Arts?
The Culinary Arts Program at Scottsdale Community College is recognized as one of the top colleges in the Southwest U.S. for Culinary Arts and Commercial Baking.
Map and Directions
Directions: From the 101 exit on Chaparral. Driving east on Chaparral, turn left in Entrance #4 and follow the road to the right. The Culinary Arts Dining rooms are in the Applied Sciences Building on the east side of campus by the bus stop. Parking Lot H is closest.
Reservations: Open on Wednesdays and Thursdays (select dates) between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm (last reservation seating at 12:45 pm). For reservations, call (480) 423‑6084, or reserve online.
Lunch Menu
Beverages $3
- Iced Tea | Unsweetened Desert Blossom
- Seasonal Lemonade | Ask your server for today's flavor
- Coffee | Freshly brewed, Regular or Decaf
- Desserts $8
- Two dessert options weekly from which to choose
- 3 Course Menu $27
- 1st Course | Soup or Salad
- 2nd Course | Main Course Option
- 3rd Course | Dessert Option
- Includes Beverage
- High Tea Lunch $27 per peson
- Offered 4 times per year
Reservations strongly recommended for lunch.
Disclaimer: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
*Below are the weekly menu options.
Soup & Salad Du Jour
- Sopa de Lima - $5.00
- Yucatan lime soup with corn tortillas, avocado and lime
- Vegetarian, Gluten Free
- Yucatan lime soup with corn tortillas, avocado and lime
- Greek Salad - $7.00
- Romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, garbanzo beans, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, pickled shallots, red wine vinaigrette
- Vegetarian, Gluten Free
- Romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, garbanzo beans, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, pickled shallots, red wine vinaigrette
Main Course
- Grilled Vegetable Wrap - $14.00
- Grilled seasonal vegetables, herbed cream cheese spread, spinach and arugula blend, flour tortilla, hand-cut fries
- Vegetarian
- Grilled seasonal vegetables, herbed cream cheese spread, spinach and arugula blend, flour tortilla, hand-cut fries
- Smoked Brisket Mac n’ Cheese - $18.00
- House smoked brisket, cheddar mac n’ cheese
- Gluten Free
- House smoked brisket, cheddar mac n’ cheese
- Patty Melt - $16.00
- Grilled all-beef patty, caramelized onion, Swiss cheese, toasted sourdough bread, hand-cut fries
- Green Papaya Bowl - $15.00
- Green papaya, Chinese long beans, cherry tomato, cilantro, chopped cashews, Thai chile dressing
- Vegetarian, Gluten free
- Green papaya, Chinese long beans, cherry tomato, cilantro, chopped cashews, Thai chile dressing
Desserts - $8.00
- Milk & Cookies Trio
- Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle & Oatmeal Raisin with choice of Milk
- Whole Milk, Almond or Oat Milk
- Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle & Oatmeal Raisin with choice of Milk
- Tiramisu
- Layers of ladyfingers, coffee mascarpone mousse, cocoa and espresso powder
Soup & Salad Du Jour
- Velouté - $5.00
- Classic French potato leek soup, served with garlic croutons
- Asian Salad - $7.00
- Mixed greens, Napa cabbage, cilantro, green onion, oranges, crispy onions, sesame ginger dressing
- Vegetarian, Gluten Free
- Mixed greens, Napa cabbage, cilantro, green onion, oranges, crispy onions, sesame ginger dressing
Main Course
- Turkey Club Sandwich - $14.00
- Oven-roasted turkey breast, bacon, heirloom tomatoes, butter lettuce, house made aioli, artichoke focaccia, hand-cut fries
- Pan Seared Halibut - $18.00
- Seared halibut, roasted root vegetable hash, romesco sauce
- Gluten Free
- Seared halibut, roasted root vegetable hash, romesco sauce
- Grilled Chicken Shawarma - $15.00
- Grilled chicken, pita bread, pickled vegetables, tahini sauce, hand-cut fries
- Shrimp Soba Noodle Bowl - $16.00
- Poached shrimp, soba noodles, sugar snap peas, carrots, cucumber, red cabbage, scallions, black sesame seeds, miso dressing
- Gluten free
- Poached shrimp, soba noodles, sugar snap peas, carrots, cucumber, red cabbage, scallions, black sesame seeds, miso dressing
Desserts - $8.00
- Trio of Custards
- Crème Brûlée, Cookie Butter Cheesecake, Bread Pudding
- Apple Pie
- Classic pâte brisée, tender apples with delicate spices, served with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Soup & Salad Du Jour
- Tomato Basil Bisque - $5.00
- Roasted seasonal tomatoes and red peppers, garlic, fresh basil, cream
- Nicoise Salad - $7.00
- Seared ahi tuna, romaine, tomatoes, olive blend, haricot verts, marinated potatoes, soft boiled eggs, radishes, caper berries, Dijon vinaigrette
- Gluten Free
- Seared ahi tuna, romaine, tomatoes, olive blend, haricot verts, marinated potatoes, soft boiled eggs, radishes, caper berries, Dijon vinaigrette
Main Course
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $14.00
- Poached chicken breast, pecans, celery, craisins, shallots, Bibb lettuce, whole wheat roll, hand-cut fries
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin - $18.00
- Roasted pork tenderloin, potato fondant, broccolini, port wine reduction sauce
- Pastrami Reuben Sandwich - $16.00
- House made pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, marbled rye, hand-cut fries
- Vegetarian Sushi Bowl - $15.00
- Pink sushi rice, edamame, avocado, green onion, carrot, beets, radish, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, tamari horseradish sauce
- Vegetarian, Gluten free
- Pink sushi rice, edamame, avocado, green onion, carrot, beets, radish, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, tamari horseradish sauce
Desserts - $8.00
- Mousse Trio
- Baked Chocolate Mousse, Lemon Chiffon, Vanilla Bean Diplomat
- Strawberry Angel Food Cake
- Strawberry angel food cake, Chantilly cream, strawberry sorbet and strawberry coulis
Soup & Salad Du Jour
- New England Clam Chowder - $5.00
- Clams, diced potatoes, salt pork, onions, cream; served with oyster crackers
- Caesar Cardini Salad - $7.00
- Grilled hearts of romaine, roasted garlic croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing
- Vegetarian, Gluten free upon request
- Grilled hearts of romaine, roasted garlic croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing
Main Course
- Portobello Mushroom Sandwich - $14.00
- Marinated portobello mushroom, Havarti cheese, roasted red bell peppers, butter lettuce, herbed aioli, toasted ciabatta roll, hand-cut fries
- Vegetarian
- Marinated portobello mushroom, Havarti cheese, roasted red bell peppers, butter lettuce, herbed aioli, toasted ciabatta roll, hand-cut fries
- Crispy Duck Breast - $18.00
- Miso glazed duck breast, coconut rice, pickled vegetables
- Gluten free
- Miso glazed duck breast, coconut rice, pickled vegetables
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - $16.00
- Hand-bread chicken cutlet, provolone cheese, marinara sauce, Italian hoagie roll, hand-cut fries
- Vegetarian Banh Mi Bowl - $15.00
- Brown rice quinoa blend, cucumbers, carrots, radish, cashews, cilantro, sriracha dressing
- Vegetarian, Gluten free
- Brown rice quinoa blend, cucumbers, carrots, radish, cashews, cilantro, sriracha dressing
Desserts - $8.00
- Dessert Flight
- Fresh Fruit Tartlet, Strawberry Cream Puff, Chocolate Honey Macaron
- Devil's Food Cake
- Rich Devil’s food cake, decadent chocolate ganache, served with classic crème anglaise
Soup & Salad Du Jour
- Vietnamese Pho - $5.00
- Clarified beef broth, rice noodles, fresh herbs, lime wedges
- Gluten free
- Clarified beef broth, rice noodles, fresh herbs, lime wedges
- Warm Spinach Salad - $7.00
- Spinach, roasted mushrooms, blue cheese crumbles, toasted chickpeas, soft boiled eggs, warm smoked olive oil dressing
- Vegetarian, Gluten Free
- Spinach, roasted mushrooms, blue cheese crumbles, toasted chickpeas, soft boiled eggs, warm smoked olive oil dressing
Main Course
- Muffuletta Sandwich - $14.00
- Salami, mortadella, capicola, provolone, mozzarella, olive salad, Kaiser roll, hand-cut fries
- Sweet Potato Cannelloni - $18.00
- Fresh pasta, sweet potato purée, roasted mushrooms, spinach, toasted almond Bechamel
- Vegetarian
- Fresh pasta, sweet potato purée, roasted mushrooms, spinach, toasted almond Bechamel
- New Orleans Shrimp Po’boy Sandwich - $16.00
- Cornmeal battered shrimp, lettuce, tomato, remoulade sauce, French bread, hand-cut fries
- Green Goddess Bowl - $15.00
- Grilled asparagus, snow peas, fried tofu, farro, pea tendrils, green goddess dressing
- Vegetarian, Gluten free
- Grilled asparagus, snow peas, fried tofu, farro, pea tendrils, green goddess dressing
Desserts - $8.00
- Dessert Trio
- Coffee Semifreddo, Lemon Meringue Tartlet, Seasonal Madeline
- Coconut Cream Pie
- Pâte sucrée, coconut crème pâtissière, vanilla Chantilly
High Tea Lunch
SCC Culinary is proud to host a special High Tea experience! Come enjoy great food, good company, and fresh flavors at The Artichoke Grill, our student-run restaurant.
Reservations are required (max 4 guests per party)
*This pre-set menu meets student learning objectives.
*Substitutions are limited and may depend on product availability.
*For allergen concerns, please speak with a student server or instructor before placing your order.
Grab 'n Go Menu
We offer a range of quick service items including salads, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages.
*Below are the weekly menu options.
- Sopa de Lima (Veg)(GF)
- Yucatan Lime Soup with Tortillas, Avocado & Lime
- Three Sisters Tepary Bean Salad (Veg)(GF)
- Tepary Bean, Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Corn, Avocado, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
- Greek Salad (Veg)(GF)
- Romaine, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Garbanzo Beans, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, Pickled Shallots, Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Green Papaya Bowl (Veg)
- Green Papaya, Chinese Long Beans, Cherry Tomato, Cilantro, Chopped Cashews, Thai Chile Dressing
- Roasted Vegetable Wrap (Veg)
- Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Herbed Cream Cheese Spread, Arugula, Spinach, Flour Tortilla
- Smoked Brisket Mac & Cheese (GF)
- House Smoked Brisket Mac & Cheese (Gluten Free Ziti)
- Assorted Bakery Items & Desserts
- Potato Leek
- Classic French Potato Leek Soup. Served with Garlic Croutons
- Tabbouleh Salad (Veg)
- Parsley, Bulgar Wheat, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Mint, Lemon Juice, Lemon Vinaigrette
- Asian Salad (Veg)(GF)
- Red Cabbage, Napa Cabbage, Romaine, Orange Segments, Cilantro, Green Onion, Crispy Onions, Sesame Ginger Dressing
- Grilled Shrimp Soba Noodle Bowl (GF)
- Grilled Shrimp, Soba Noodles, Sugar Snap Peas, Carrots, Cucumber, Red Cabbage, Scallions, Black Sesame Seeds, Miso Dressing
- Turkey Club Sandwich
- Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, Bacon, Heirloom Tomatoes, Butter Lettuce, Mayonnaise, Herbed Focaccia
- Grilled Chicken Shawarma
- Grilled Chicken, Pita Bread, Tahini Sauce, Pickled Vegetables
- Assorted Bakery Items & Desserts
- Roasted Tomato Basil Bisque (Veg) (GF)
- Roasted Seasonal Tomatoes & Red Peppers, Garlic, Fresh Basil, Cream
- Potato Salad (Veg) (GF)
- Yukon Gold Potatoes, Soft Boiled Eggs, Celery, Dill, Parsley, Roasted Garlic Aioli
- Nicoise Salad
- Seared Ahi Tuna, Romaine, Roma Tomatoes, Olives, Haricot Verts, Marinated Potatoes, Soft Boiled Eggs, Radishes, Capers
- Vegetarian Sushi Bowl (Veg)
- Pink Sushi Rice, Edamame, Avocado, Green Onion, Carrot, Cucumber, Beets, Radish, Pickled Ginger, Sesame Seeds, Tamari Horseradish Sauce
- Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Poached Chicken Breast, Toasted Pecans, Celery, Dried Cranberries, Shallots, Bibb Lettuce, Whole Wheat Roll
- Pastrami Reuben
- House Made Pastrami, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Thousand Island Dressing on Marbled Rye
- Assorted Bakery Items & Desserts
- New England Clam Chowder
- Clams, Diced Potatoes, Salt Pork, Onions, Cream. Served With Oyster Crackers
- Pasta Salad (Veg) (GF)
- Pasta (GF), Roasted Bell Peppers, Olives, Picked Red Onion, Fresh Mozzarella, Artichoke Vinaigrette
- Caesar Salad (Veg)
- Grilled Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Authentic Caesar Cardini Dressing
- Vegetarian Banh Mi Bowl (Veg) (GF)
- Brown Rice,Quinoa, Cucumbers, Carrots, Radish, Cashews. ServedWith a Sriracha Dressing
- Grilled Portobello Sandwich (Veg)
- Marinated Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Havarti Cheese, Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Butter Lettuce, Herbed Aioli, Ciabatta
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
- Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Provolone Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Italian Hoagie Roll
- Assorted Bakery Items & Desserts
- Beef Chili
- Marinated Vegetable Salad (Veg) (GF)
- Cucumbers, Bell Pepper Medley, Red Onion, Jicama, Tomato, Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Warm Spinach Salad (Veg) (GF)
- Spinach, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Roasted Mushrooms, Toasted Chickpeas, Soft Boiled Eggs, Warm Smoked Olive Dressing
- Green Goddess Bowl (Veg)
- Grilled Asparagus, Snow Peas, Fried Tofu, Farro, Pea Tendrils, Green Goddess Dressing
- New Orleans Muffuletta
- Salami, Mortadella, Capicola, Provolone, Olive Salad, Kaiser Roll
- New Orleans Shrimp Po Boy
- Corn Battered Shrimp with A Remoulade Sauce, Lettuce & Tomato. Served On French Bread
- Assorted Bakery Items & Desserts
- Crab Bisque
- Charcuterie Board
- Assortment Of Cheese and House Cured Meats, Dried Fruits, Grapes, Mostarda & Pretzel Knot
- Fruit Salad (Veg) (GF)
- Seasonal Fruits, Mint Dressing
- Caprese Salad (Veg) (GF)
- Housemade Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Balsamic Glaze, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cracked Black Pepper, Flaked Sea Salt
- Deviled Egg Salad Sandwich
- Soft Boiled Eggs, Shallots, Celery, Dijon Mustard, Horseradish Aioli, Butter Lettuce, Whole Wheat Roll
- KFC Wrap
- Fried Korean Chicken, Kohlrabi Pea Tendril Slaw, Sweet Korean Sauce, Tortilla
- Quiche
- Mushroom & Gruyere Quiche
- Assorted Bakery Items & Desserts
Additional Information
Gratuities
Thank you for allowing our students to showcase and share their learning experiences with you.
Please know that 100% of gratuities are placed into the Culinary Scholarship Fund, which directly supports future culinarians. These funds help provide essential tools, including student knife kits, for all enrolled students.
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