Narcisse Champagne and Tea Lounge

My favorite lounge in North Scottsdale– sad it closed

Hubby and I had an opportunity to head out for some happy hour fun. I decided we should try Narcisse. We walked into the beautiful space and immediately felt the weekend was here! We decided to sit at the bar and get to know the place. We were happily surprised to find that Happy Hour included $ 5 champagne by the glass. It was Domaine St. Michelle, and tasted just fine. We ordered fried pickles (delicious) and the beef carpaccio, which was divine. We then asked the charming owner, Todd,

I’ve been to this place on several occasions, it seems to get better and better everytime I go. Unfortunately they seem to often run out of items on the RAW bar. The items I’ve had have been very well prepared and tasty! Nice place to mingle if you can maneuver through the crowd. The music is good and also has a very vegas style swanky décor. The drinks are decently priced and the champagne selection is top of the line. The staff is very pleasant, well versed and always have been very accommodating. I’d like to visit during high tea but haven’t had the chance to do so but it sounds very interesting. Give the place a shot if your looking to mingle with a mid 30 to early 50 crowd.

Fabulous place to go to on the weekends! Friday and Saturday nights are perfect… not too crowded, not dead either. Bartenders (only the guys though) are amazing. They take your order fast and fill up your drink with the more than expected liquor of choice. I singled out the male bartenders because the female bartenders are extremely moody and only pay attention to the guys… I would say that’s normal but I’ve been to several lounges and that situation is nowhere near the case.
The DJ plays great music; you’ll see people of all age groups dancing to the same songs (Michael Jackson, Rihanna, etc.) and it’s hilarious to watch the older crowd try to get down.
The absolute BEST part about Narcisse is the free seating area. I don’t think it gets better than that. There are couches, tables, and two outdoor seating areas (outside of VIP) that are for the general public. Besides the W, I don’t know of any other place to offer that much seating room for free. 5 stars most definitely!

I’ll make this short and simple for those just doing a quick browse.
Narcisse is all about the environment and the décor. The chandeliers, furniture, even the freaking bathroom, its all absolutely gorgeous. Its a place to have a fancy brunch and dress up in your Sunday best. The lighting is bright and happy and the live music (2 dudes playing acoustic songs) was just perfect.
Unfortunately for me and you, that’s where the positives end. The food is decent but overpriced at $ 12 – 14 for tiny eggs Benedict. They also have $ 10 bottomless bubbly ‘but notice that they don’t pour you actual champagne — aka its not french– the stuff we had was a Mexican brand, so be prepared to drink about 8 bottles yourself to break even on that deal.
Food aside, my biggest issue with Narcisse was the server. For such a swanky place, it took waaaay to long to get any kind of service. I don’t know if it was an under staffing issue, but our server (who apparently was also the bartender?) took about 30mins take our orders, another 40mins to get our food and a good 45mins just to give us our checks. It was a painful wait, especially since the restaurant was not packed (or even half full). Thankfully one of the other servers/​bus boy passed by our table to fill our champagne as our actual server was nowhere to be found.
short version: come for ambiance at the risk of incredibly slow service. Food is mediocre, champagne is Mexican and décor is fabulous.

I love champagne, but it’s not always the most economical choice drink-​wise. That’s why Narcisse Champagne Lounge’s Sunday brunch is a pretty amazing deal, since it includes unlimited champagne for only $ 10 on Sunday’s from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
When my friends and I came in at around 10:30 a.m., we were the only people in the bar and restaurant, which was surprising to me. We sipped champagne for about an hour and a half out on the patio before moving inside (the spot isn’t getting misters on the patio until this winter), and then we ordered brunch. The brunch menu had a ton of options, ranging between $ 6-​$ 14-​very reasonable prices considering the chic atmosphere! If you’re into omelettes, you’re in luck-​there were a lot of choices, as well as fare such as granola, sandwiches and breakfast burritos.
I had the French toast ($ 10), which was different from any other kind I’ve had.
It was a big brioche roll stuffed with a strawberry mascarpone filling, paired with some pieces of fruit. I thought the roll was too hard, and it didn’t have a buttery taste built-​in like I would have preferred. It had a nice presentation, though, and my friends’ food also looked great.
Though Narcisse wasn’t as hopping as I had hoped (by noon, more people had filled the restaurant, though), the space was airy and relaxing and a very pretty place to brunch at. I love the glass bubbles that hang from the ceiling, I love all the natural light that shines through, and I love the big booths that give the restaurant a Vegas feel. And you cannot beat unlimited champagne for $ 10!

Narcisse is the perfect spot for a bit of bubbly on a lazy Sunday afternoon, or a sexy Friday night out on the town, or Tuesday lunch, or Wednesday dinner. Wait. Bubbly is good anytime. Well whatever,
The atmosphere morphs very easily from day to night because of the ambience of the space. The space is very white and airy, with lots of tables, comfy chairs and couches everywhere. They gave us the pick of the room and didn’t try to rush us out even though they were closing down to reset for dinner service in 45 minutes.
The food and cocktail menu looks great and I thoroughly enjoyed my freezing cold glass of Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc at a very reasonable $ 9 a glass.
Would definitely return.

I’ve been here a few times and like it more and more each time I go. The place is über swank and great for people watching. The bubbles, food and service aren’t bad either.
I’ve been told this place turns into an over priced and over hyped club filled with hookers and douches at night, so I’ve never been (ok maybe once). For the most part this place has only had the pleasure of my patronage during non-​peak times. My wife and I love sippin the bubbles here and there is really no other place quite like it in the area.
Just recently I found a coupon on Local Dines (
) for a $ 50 certificate for $ 25. SOLD! My wife and I went on a Friday evening for some Champagne and dinner. The Champagne was good as always, the bruschetta was ok and the burger was excellent — especially the fries. Overall I was very very surprised with the quality, presentation and taste of their food stuffs. I would definitely eat there again. The menu had several other items that looked excellent and I would try them all.
Unfortunately when places start throwing deals up on coupon sites it means they are on the outs. I really hope that isn’t the case with Narcisse because it brings a level of uniqueness and character to the Quarter.

Wanted to take cousin for «high tea,» served between 12p and 4p, but Narcisse was closed when we arrived around 130’ish. Checked online and found high tea is only served «by reservation only.» Shoot. So, we ended up in Tanzy, instead.
Will update soon, I hope!

Saturday was girls night out…
No husbands or boyfriends. No kids. Just twelve women ready to have a good time! Sounds fabulous, right?
Wrong…
Despite a very friendly hostess, decent champagne, and a modern fun vibe, my experience at Narcisse left a bad taste in my mouth — literally. The service was slow and unattentive and the food was extremely underwhelming.
I even asked our waitress what she recommended between the burger and the bruschetta, and she said the bruschetta. I went with her suggestion and had the salmon, artichoke, and apple/​brie — I ate half of it because I was starving but it was some of the worst bruschetta I’ve ever had; that being said, I’d hate to taste that burger!
Needless to say, I don’t plan on returning. But if you do choose to check this place out, I recommend going for drinks and not the food, and be prepared for the stereotypical Scottsdale scene!

This place is just what this bonafide Orange County gal needed — a trendy but chill lounge. A place to see and be seen. My bestie was in town for the weekend so we dolled up a bit and made our way over to Narcisse a little after 9pm on Saturday night. The place had yet to fill up completely so we were seated quickly and enjoyed some delicious champagne, wine and appies (waffle chips and tuna tartare bruschetta). As we enjoyed our drinks and people watched the place filled up and by 11pm the place was poppin! The scene here is an older, more sophisticated crowd so yuppies fit right in.
The décor is to die for… as trendy as the spots we know and love in SoCal… so what’s not to love? The music was HOT… when we first arrived we loved lounging to beats by Craig David, TLC, Blackstreet and all our other old school faves.
All in all, it turned out to be an enjoyable night so we did not regret getting dressed up and out of the house… even though staying in and lounging in our pj’s was a tempting option. I will likely be back to Narcisse whenever I need a night out or whenever we have friends visiting. I’d also like to try the Sunday Champagne Brunch at some point… it sounds ah-​mazing!

I love the décor!
Like fellow Unilocaler Bao H. pointed out, this place caters to us ladies. My girlfriends and I went on a Friday night and were welcomed with the option to either be seated at a table or hang out by the bar. We opted for the bar as the place was not crowded and the tables were far apart. The bar itself is not very big and unfortunately there weren’t any stools available to us, but we did get drink service pretty fast. Being a champagne lounge, the selection is quite extensive (and expensive), but they do also have beers and a full bar for one’s other liquor needs. We didn’t get to sample any of their snacks they offer, but I did see fried pickles, holla!
The attire was a bit more dressy and almost all the guys we encountered had on a jacket, one, might I add, had a purple velvet jacket on… nice. All the ladies were wearing heels and the majority had dresses on. The crowd that night consisted of 30+ somethings and mainly women.
Narcisse is located on the second floor so when its a little warmer out, the patio would be fund to hangout on to people watch. It does have a few heaters, but my friends still were not up for the winter challenge, bummer, but I guess its just another excuse to come back.

I’m all about the food.
Ladies, this place was made to cater to your needs. Champagne, Tea, and girlfriends. Think I was one of the only few dudes besides the bartender around. I like my odds. I saw a few guys walk in and walk out… haha this isn’t their local dive bar I guess. Narcisse is a chic, modern, and hip. Plush couches and a high ceiling with hanging decors to attract your eyes. You know what else attracts your eyes? Go to the men’s room — you’ll see what I mean.
We ordered some appetizers and bruschettas and boy were they yummy! Meatballs were decent and so were the white Shrimp. The best was the carpacio! It literally melts on your palate. The bruschettas rivals the best in PHX! They don’t crumble when you take a bite and all the toppings stay aboard while you savor the moment. Mmmm!!!
Our service was great since there were only 2 in the party plus only a couple of tables. I gather this place is popping during the weekends. According to the bartender; the closest thing to a Vegas nightclub. Hmm, debauchery and immorality! — Enjoy!

«Champagne makes you feel like it’s Sunday and better days are just around the corner.» (Marlene Dietrich) A statement that aptly describes Narcisse’s Sunday Brunch with its $ 10 bottomless bubbles.
Although I have visited this sexy lounge on a number of occasions, I was waiting for the coup d’etat to reflect on my experience with the bubbly. This event came in the form of winning a free brunch for four via their Facebook page. Yes, Narcisse wants to give back to its fans!
But before I waffle on about its divine brunch, I want to talk a little about the space and concept.
Narcisse was doomed to fall in love with his own reflection after rejecting the advances of a saucy nymph. Here, the leather and damask-​esque décor remind one of walking into a Parisian socialite’s boudoir… evidenced by the ornate chandeliers, larger than life hand mirror on the wall, and the high backed chairs that welcome you to languish in bubbles. There are sexy sayings that are interspersed throughout the lounge — my personal favorite being Mark Twain’s «One holds a bottle of red wine by the neck, a woman by the waist, and a bottle of Champagne by the derrière .» This is just the type of place for people that love sexy sultry, that love themselves?
Back to Sunday Brunch. Start out with the $ 10 bottomless bubbles per person. This does not come with a mixer, so your orange juice or peach nectar will need to be ordered separately.
Their signature brunch sandwhich is the aptly named «Dom» the don of breakfast sandwhiches. Grilled turkey, prosciutto, fried egg, fresh tomatoes, manchego, avocado, and mayo, served with their flavorful house potatoes. For $ 8, this was and is a fantastic value. I could hardly fit it into my mouth, but once I met with success I savored every bite.
Narcisse also has a number of Benedict selections such as the short rib and tenderloin. They are served on a brioche bun, topped with 2 poached eggs, and drizzled with a lemony truffle hollandaise sauce. Beautiful!
Other items on the menu include a plethora of omelets such as the «Lil piggy» (with serrano ham, tender pork belly, crispy bacon, chives, and manchego) as well as German apple pancakes and waffles.
But there is so much more to this venue than brunch.
You can enjoy happy hour, dinner, and late night here with their full menu.
There are an assortment of starters such as fries and sauce (choose from truffle oil, red curry ketchup, horseradish mayo) or smoky bleu chips (bleu cheese, fresno chilis, hot sauce). There are esoteric selections such as the cocoa truffle chicken drums (dry rub chicken drumettes) or more champagne friendly choices such as cheese and meat platters, a smoked salmon platter, pretzel logs and cheese fondue (i love these!) or a more decadent grilled white prawn starter.
Although I have only sampled one main course, the «N Burger» with sirloin, short rib, manchego, and cucumber, the list of offerings here is impressive: ranging from Chilean Sea Bass to Beef Tenderloin.
But this is not just a champagne lounge, this location offers a high tea experience as well. Tea time is Tuesday-​Friday at 2pm. Tea infusions are provided by Tea Forte for $ 6. You can order tea over ice such as white ginger pear, or hot tea such as coco truffle or green mango peach.
The tea bite sliders are popular and welcome here, because for $ 3-​$ 4 each you can sample a variety of delectable bites with your tea such as smoked salmon, cheesesteak, grilled cheese, grilled pbj, ham and havarti, and more. Bruschetta is also well represented here for a selection of 3 for $ 15. (artichoke tapenade, brie, black fig, tuna tartare, asparagus, and tomato confit, to name a few)
Ladie’s night is every Thursday, and it’s 50% off all drinks for ladies. There is always a DJ here, even during Sunday brunch, so the vibe is hip and sexy.
Industry Night is every Sunday from 6p-​Close. ($ 3 bubbles by the glass, $ 3 domestic beers, $ 5 rock star vodkas and there are some specials on bites and toasts)
During Narcisse’s Happy Hour, receive 50% off well drinks and $ 5 bubbles, Sunday-​Thursday from 2p-​7p.
With over 75 varietals of champagne, you can truly get to know the beauty of bubbly. Get a VIP membership so your first bubbly is always free, and all other drinks are 50% off.
Thank you, Kyu Utsunomiya and the staff at Narcisse for their hospitality and unique experience that you have brought to North Scottsdale!

Great place to come after about 9pm otherwise a little slow but if you get there after 10pm you might have to wait in line. Lots of beautiful woman who are actually nice and approachable. They have lots of different champagne. The bartenders need to be a little faster or more experienced but over all a great place to come and get a drink, dance and have a good time.

Went here with some girlfriends for happy hour one Friday night before watching a movie at ipic. I had their signature champagne cocktail and I thought it was great — strong but tasty. My friends got house champagne or rose for only $ 5. We also sampled some of the crostini (they call them «toasts») which were all tasty and I thought you got a lot for the price. We loved the décor and atmosphere and our server was very sweet and friendly. We had a good time but only stayed 30 minutes until the movie started.
I agree with some of the other reviewers that it appeared to me that this place does turn into the typical Scottsdale club in the later evening. With the ropes and loud music going, we decided not to go back in after the movie. To each his own, but I really prefer a mellow wine bar or lounge where you can actually have a conversation with the person you are with and relax comfortably. We ended up going to Kazimierz in Old Town instead.

I would give it 4.5 stars for music and décor.
Good dance/​pop/​remixed music. Décor is very Vegas, hand mirrors and glass blown bubble chandeliers is the theme throughout, fitting for the name of the place. Very appealing to the ladies haha
Went on a Saturday night at 10pm. Big mistake. It was so packed you could barely move, let alone get a drink at the bar-​which = loss of champagne buzz. :(They let way too many people in. It’s borderline ridiculous. It’s a lounge, not a club. It just turns into a club like scene, since the N Scottsdalers have nowhere else to go up North since Barcelona and Sol y Sombra closed down. Not to mention that it’s pretty new. You get good people watching. Old perves planted in front of the go go dancers salivating. Poor man’s strip club I guess? :) People watching is always fun in Scottsdale.
And after 2 hours of not consuming enough beverages, I had had enough. I call for my ride and it is raining out. Down the escalator and running in the rain in heels is not my cup of tea.
I think I will check it out again on a weeknight. :)

**BUBBLY PEEPS AND BUBBLY DRINKS**
It is located inside a mall which I thought was odd, but it worked.
Décor was Las Vegas-​y with lofty ceilings, dripping chandeliers, and VIP tables.
*LIKES:
–Décor
–Some bubbly was affordable at $ 7 a glass
–Young, hip, and attractive peeps (yes, eye candy for everyone)
–Owners walked around and introduced themselves
–No flip flops or Uggs inside
–DJ music
–Nice staff
–Free drinks from lots of sugar daddies
*DISLIKES:
–Teeny dance floor
-$ 30 cab ride from Old Town
–Too trendy
–Not really a Tea Lounge
The girls and I had a great time and we would return in a heart beat.
RECOMMEND.

I was here last night with a group of about 150 people for a Scottsdale League for the Arts event. Everything was great and this place was rocking!
Great drinks and selection of bubbly. Cool décor, good music, pretty people and friendly service.

They have their good and bad things. Place looks 90% cool, there could be some improvements but 90% is better then 50% right? I like the couches for sitting and all, and the food I’ve eaten is yummy but really expensive.
The champagne is expensive, but then again it’s Scottsdale. And I never pay for my drinks but I felt bad when a date of mine had to drop $ 100 on 4 drinks.
The suits on the bouncers is cool but the gloves look like they are ready to off someone. It’s like being in a Mafia run bar, feels creepy when they stand next to me. But the men are nice, come closing time the guys will walk the gals to their car to make sure they are safe. Other bars and clubs could care less if you’re mugged or raped once you pay your bill.
It’s new so I won’t rag too much on the waitresses, they have a way to go. I went to relax solo there, 6 people asked what I wanted and it took 30 some odd mins to bring one drink. Like I said, they are new so I’ll blame it on that. However there were times where my glass sat empty for a long time and I saw waitresses standing around and even sitting at the tables talking to each other and ignoring customers. Once I got waitresses changed, it seemed to get better.
I think they should have screened the girls they hired better. Some are amazing, some are lazy. But given time I think as they get established they’ll realize who sucks and start firing them. For now I’ll stick w/​3 stars and a hope of improvement, with an open mind that they are new and are still getting settled.