Hush Public House Scottsdale

Hush Public House is a small, upscale-but-relaxed New American restaurant in north Scottsdale known for a creative seasonal menu, excellent cocktails, and a lively atmosphere.

Key details

• Location: 14202 N Scottsdale Rd #167, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (strip center at Scottsdale Rd & Thunderbird).
• Vibe: Cozy, trendy, open kitchen, feels like a neighborhood spot but with fine-dining-level food. It’s relatively small, so it can be loud and busy on peak nights.
• Ownership/Chef: Chef Dom Ruggiero (veteran-owned and women-owned business identifiers listed).

Food and drinks

• Style: Creative comfort-food-meets-New-American: meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes, often served as shareable/small plates.
• Popular dishes: Frequently praised items include Crab Hush Puppies, Duck Fried Rice, Italian Beef / Open-Faced Italian Beef, Fried Cauliflower, Grilled Oysters, Steak Frites, Chicken Liver Mousse, various pasta specials, and rich desserts like sticky toffee/date cake and chocolate budino.
• Dietary options: Vegan and vegetarian options, some gluten-free modifications possible; they note ability to cater to dietary needs since everything is cooked to order.
• Drinks: Strong cocktail program (e.g., Nitro Espresso Martini), plus good beer and wine lists; happy-hour-specific info isn’t clearly listed.

Hours, price, and logistics

• Hours (typical): Daily dinner service, usually 5:00 pm–9:00 pm, with Friday–Saturday often going to 10:00 pm; always worth checking day-of as times can change.
• Price range: Roughly in the 50–100 dollar range for two, depending on drinks and number of plates.
• Reservations: Strongly recommended, especially weekends, due to the small dining room.
• Parking: Free lot and some free street parking in the shopping center.​

Atmosphere and crowd

• Atmosphere: Trendy, buzzy, energetic; some reviewers mention it can be loud on busy nights, but service is consistently described as friendly and professional.
• Crowd: Mix of locals, groups, tourists; family-friendly but feels more like an adult dinner spot; LGBTQ+ friendly and noted as a transgender-safe space.

Hush Public House’s dinner menu changes frequently, so I can’t show a guaranteed up-to-the-minute list, but here’s what you can realistically expect right now, with typical price ranges based on their posted and archived menus.

How the menu works

• Seasonal, chef-driven New American menu that changes often, with a mix of small plates and larger mains.
• Expect around 8–12 small/medium plates, 4–6 mains, plus a few desserts and sides.
• Prices below are typical/approximate for their current style of menu; individual items and exact prices can shift week to week.

Typical current small plates

Common items or styles you’re likely to see (names and garnishes can vary):

• Crab Hush Puppies with sweet corn-style sauce or remoulade – around 16–18 dollars.
• Chicken Liver Mousse with grilled Noble bread, fruit (like drunken cherries), and pickles – around 16–18 dollars.
• White Bean Hummus with toasted pine nuts, pecorino, gremolata, grilled bread – around 13–15 dollars.
• Country Pâté or charcuterie/salumi board – typically 15–24 dollars depending on size.
• Fried or Crispy Cauliflower with a tangy or spicy sauce – usually in the 14–17 dollar range.
• Grilled Oysters (often 4–6 per order) – roughly 18–22 dollars.
• Seasonal salad (e.g., frisée or pear/goat cheese salad) – generally 14–18 dollars.

Typical mains and larger plates

These are the kinds of main dishes guests consistently report, with current-style price points.

• Italian Beef (open-faced, with oxtail gravy / jus) – about 28–32 dollars.
• Duck Fried Rice (confit duck, crispy rice, aromatics) – about 26–30 dollars.
• Steak Frites or NY Strip with fries and sauce – usually in the 38–48 dollar range depending on cut.
• Sonoran Pasta Co. baked ziti or rigatoni with sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, basil – around 26–30 dollars.
• Mussels Tikka Masala with chickpeas, cucumber raita, grilled bread – typically 26–30 dollars.​
• Seasonal fish such as Pan-Roasted Halibut or scallops – often 34–42 dollars.

Desserts and extras

• Date/Sticky Toffee Cake with bourbon toffee sauce – roughly 12–14 dollars.
• Chocolate Budino or similar chocolate dessert – about 12–14 dollars.
• Gelato/sorbet or rotating dessert specials – usually 8–12 dollars.

What I recommend you do

Because their menu is “live” and constantly evolving, the only way to see the exact, current dinner menu and prices for tonight is to check their official online menu or call the restaurant directly.