FOOD & DINING

The District All American Burger Bar opens in Scottsdale

Carey Sweet
Special for The Republic
The District All American Burger Bar opens in Scottsdale.

More gourmet burgers, anyone?

Joining Scottsdale's fancy sandwich dining scene, the District All American Burger Bar has opened near Scottsdale and Camelback roads in downtown Scottsdale.

The restaurant and lounge is literally in a district — the area of town known as the Scottsdale Entertainment District at Indian Plaza behind the W Hotel.

A project of Triyar Entertainment Group, the Burger Bar joins other Triyar destinations, including Shade, Living Room and Sunset Lawn lounges in the hotel, as well as Maya Day + Nightclub and Dakota restaurant just steps from the new spot.

Don't expect a quiet meal, either. Taking the theme of an American revolution, new-aged rock-and-roll bar, music is a highlight, blasting with '50s to '90s favorites and dining booths decorated in different decades to reflect the evolution of rock.

In the evening, the mood turns more nightclub, with DJs spinning a mix of '90s, hip-hop, top 40 and rock, against a backdrop of four LED screens and 50 televisions.

Not surprisingly, the menu focuses on burgers named after classic song titles. The Harlem Shake, for example, brings Angus beef with Gruyere, pastrami, slaw, pickle and Russian dressing on an onion brioche ($12). Welcome to the Jungle delivers a portabella patty topped in burrata, roasted red pepper, tomato confit, red onion, avocado, arugula and basil pesto on brioche ($10).

Details: The District All American Burger Bar, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale. districtbaraz.com. Hours: 11 a.m.- 2 a.m. daily; food served until 10 p.m.