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Uncle Bear's Grill and Tap - Mesa

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (334) • $$

"Stopped in for a dinner with a couple of friends on weekday. This was my first time at an Uncle Bear's. The place was slammed with a Holiday crowd. One large dinner party also had about 25 people.Quickly seated on a dog friendly patio and placed our orders. One person in our group seemed to attract the mosquitos in the area and so we found a table inside.We got our order in about 30 plus minutes. Server kept us posted and kitchen was in overdrive. Two people in our party ordered Louie's Brisket Sandwiches with battered fries. I opted for the Coco's PB& J Burger and battered friesPlace is very popular, inside is large and open. Patio is fenced and dog friendly. Servers were excellent. This time of year restaurants are busy so need to be patient. This was the second time I have had a PB&J Burger. It was tasty, served with bacon, cheese and a spicy jelly. Slight taste of peanut butter. Other two enjoyed the brisket and burger with bacon on Texas toast.Would describe the food as a big step up from what has been described as bar food. Menu is diverse, lots of burgers, but other salad, sandwiches, and entrees. Got the novelty of A PB&J Burger out of my head. Next time there will be a Louie's Brisket there with my name on it."

Palomino Club

★★★★☆ 3.9 (26)

"OK. This is more interesting. It's not my favorite bar BUT their food is good. Great burgers. Great entrees. Good drinks, etc. My best friend demands that we go here and I've never been disappointed. Staff is really nice. Ladies are friendly. Soooooooo it's worth a stop and a burger for sure"

Bonfire Craft Kitchen and Tap House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (244) • $$

"This was my favorite restaurant to come get smoked only wings from until my experience today. I have been coming here multiple times for the past few weeks because I was able to get smoked only wings. Today when I ordered them I ended up having a conversation with the Chef/Owner Dave regarding the process and that they don't typically do smoked only for the wings. I believe the conversation came about as a miscommunication between the waitress to him regarding grilled wings. I asked for 10 piece smoked wings, naked, only smoked. She came back and said the owner said they don't grill the wings because they get stuck to the grill. Anyhow that's how I ended up asking to have the owner come over because I had been receiving smoked wings all five times I ordered them over the past few weeks. Dave ended up saying they can accommodate but not to expect it during their busy Sunday's when the Bills are playing and explained it takes 14 minutes for the wings to cook if they are not flashed fried. I let him know that I was ok with that.Upon receiving the wings they weren't hot like I have received them on my past orders. But they weren't flash fried either which I was happy about however since there was a whole ordeal about them being smoked only then my wings coming out room temperature though earlier was told it would take 14 minutes for them to cook just didn't sit well with me. I guess I'll only go to Roaring Fork for the smoked wings. They also flash fry them but will not do so if asked."

The Rooster Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 (479) • $$

"Fantastic service, cool vibe and decent Taco Tuesday special. At 4pm on a Tuesday it was pretty quiet inside and out, with a few after work drinkers at the bar. Inside has fun decor with motorcycle taxidermy , trust me it's worth seeing. I selected the shredded beef tacos on corn tortillas with no beans, only rice as the side. The beef was tender, not stringy and had a nice flavor. Spicy but not deadly. Rice was fine, unremarkable. Tried the frozen margarita since it's hot out. It was strong and limey, but $10. This place, unfortunately, has no happy hour specials. I liked the shady East facing patio with booths. Our server came back so frequently to check on us it was almost comical. Very efficient and effective young man. I look forward to coming back during the evening to hang out at the bar for some cocktails!"

Ingo's Tasty Food - Scottsdale

★★★★☆ 4.2 (71) • $$

"Such a cute ambiance, we couldn't wait to try here when we first saw them being constructed.Nice wood decor, it is so inviting. Service matches this inviting ambiance. They are friendly and lovely.I tried their burger and I really loved the flavor of sauce they used. I added chips on the side as extra and their chips/thin fries were so tasty. So crispy on outside but yet soft on the inside. Green sauce added nice kick to the chips.Outside patio has mister and we were able to enjoy outdoor dining while it's over 100 degrees outside.They have nice looking sandwiches and salads. I can't wait to come back to try more dishes from here."

Lucky Lou's American Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (215)

"Found Lucky Lou's American Grill on Yelp and wanted to give this place a try. And I give it 5 stars and here's why:Wait Time: I came in on a busy Thursday night and I really only had to wait 15 minutes. I am not sure if that can apply to everyday but the speed and efficiency of the staff and the people coming and going was quicker than any other wait time from all the other places I've been to Staff: The staff are really chill and friendly people. They all seem to enjoy their jobs and it really shows as they are checking up on us and making sure it's good. It really gives a great vibe.Atmosphere: The atmosphere is pretty great. It's got a nice comfortable feel where you can hangout with friends or loved ones. Combine that with a good staff and pretty good food, there's not much else you can ask for.Food: I ordered the cheeseburger medium rare and with onion rings with a side of barbecue wings. The cheeseburger was really good, I felt like the onion rings were much better here compared to the other places I've been too, and I have no complaints toward the wings.Sanitation: Usually what prevents the places I review from attaining 5 stars is that there's always something gross, sticky, or something is off that makes the place feel gross. I'm glad to say I did not find anything dirty coming here and sitting down. So they got a good wait time, good staff, a great atmosphere, delicious food, and it's all clean. I had no issues with my experience coming here and it's places that don't give you problems that deserve 5 stars. Would definitely recommend"

Lucky's Burgers & Shakes

★★★★★ 4.6 (442)

"First time at Lucky's Burgers & Shakes. Early Holiday lunch with Son. We both had the double charbroiled Burgers with cheese and fries. Place got busy for indoor dining or take out. Friendly service, great food.Hake to try a burger and shake next visit!"

Jolie's Place

★★★★☆ 3.9 (363) • $$

"Jolie's place is a well loved pillar of Chandler. I had the pleasure of meeting Jolie and celebrating her 12th anniversary of her business. You can see how loved and respected she is and how her patrons love to support Jolie's Place. Staff were very hospitable. Great outdoor seating. Plenty of parking. Lots of drinks to go around."

Connolly's Sports Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (250) • $$

"Went here for weekend dinner yesterday and loved the overall experience. Overall I would recommend this place if you are looking for a typical sports bar.Here are my takes:Food/Drinks: Sprimp dinner was good, same as cheese curd that my kid liked. However, the flatbread was disappointing and lacked flavors. The beer blend option was unique here and they have a good selection of drinks option. I can definitely go here again for drinks. Service: Our server was so sweet and she lived up to our expectations. Came to check on us many times and was very vocal in suggesting and recommending as well. Ambiance: Loud just like many sports bars but has a nice decor theme with a bike hanging from the ceiling too. Hygiene: It was good in our opinion and experience. We did not use the restroom so can't comment on that though.Price: Prices are average like in other places & no concerns."

Bare Knuckle Burger

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"Awesome sandwiches and the price is perfect. Neat and clean restaurant with attentive and polite staff. Really nice hidden gem. I will go here often!"

Pinnacle Grille

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (311) • $$

"I work down the road, so this is our go-to spot for lunch. Everyone loves the fries, whether the steak fries, skinny fries, truffle fries, or sweet potato fries. I've never had a bad burger or sandwich. My favorites are the Bleu cheese burger, club sandwich, and Pinnacle chicken as a wrap. The club is loaded with meat and very tasty aioli. Dawn, the manager, has been there a while and keeps everything running. We've held a few work events on the patio and they have always been accommodating. Plus, you can't beat the beautiful scenery with Pinnacle Peak right next door.Instagram: @msbusyblonde"

Mountain View Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (39)

"We were looking for a lite lunch after walking through the Art on the Avenue. We chose Mountain View Kitchen and it was a great choice. We each had salads. I chose the Greek Salad and husband had the Chicken Caesar. Both were the perfect size. The ingredients were fresh with a good ratio of toppings to lettuce. The size of the chicken on the Caesar salad was ample. Service was excellent. I liked the mason jar glasses for water and soda. Great stop."

SanTan Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1803) • $$

"SanTan was a part of my "forgotten " series of breweries that I have had. Thankfully my notes had this brewery and the details with my experience there. To my defense I believe it's related to a phone of mine getting destroyed so tge information about the visit went with that. Well, better late than never I suppose. For SanTan Brewing I had the Epicenter Amber Ale, a refreshing beer to be sure. Flavor features with this beer are malty, sweet and hoppy. The beer is smooth and light in body. A good amber ale to enjoy, that is for sure!"

State 48 Tap House

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (242) • $$

"Portions are big, flights are good, this place is huge with different styles of seating. Service was amazing and plenty of parking around the building."

Crackers & Co. Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (770) • $$

"We stopped into Crackers & Co for brunch. We felt fortunate to sit down right away since the parking lot and restaurant were both pretty full. The service was friendly and efficient. I had the 2-2-2 breakfast that came with eggs, bacon, and pancakes. Their menu is fun and creative. I saw a few things I would like to come back and try."

The Bar

★★★★★ 4.5 (184) • $$

"Absolutely love this place!!!It has taken me forever to finally visit the bar. and they did not disappoint. The number one thing I absolutely LOVE about the bar, they serve fresh cut fries. The wings were amazing, I had them with the John Blaze honey hot and the sauce was delicious!!! The drink I ordered, Sexican, so good.To top all that off, they played throwback 90s rap and r&b, which took me down memory lane. I will be back again and again and again!!!Rate 10/10"

The Porch

★★★★☆ 4 (677) • $$

"Good bar food. The Hot Shot Burger (angus, pepperjack, grilled jalapeño, lettuce, chipotle aioli), Sweet Potato Fries, and Chicken Eggrolls were all great! Nice staff too."

Broken Yolk Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (93) • $$

"Pleasantly Surprised We decided to check out Broken Yolk Cafe and we were pleasantly surprised. This was our first time visiting The Broken Yolk and we will definitely be back. The restraunt is clean, has a cozy home feel and the service is outstandingOn this visit we went with the American Breakfast, pancakes, Nutella crepes, French Toast with scrambled eggs/bacon. Our food came fast, was piping hot, portions were generous, and the food is delicious.I will definitely visit again. I was very happy with my dining experience."

Copper Blues - Desert Ridge

★★★★☆ 3.6 (312) • $$

"Great venue to see bands and love that the music stage is higher up and right behind their very long and spacious bar. It makes for a really nice view pretty much anywhere you are in this venue but especially at the bar. I came to see a friend play in his cover band playing songs from the Pretenders and Pat Benatar and could see everything so clearly! Service was good and they have plenty of drafts to choose from. There is also a happy hour menu from 4pm - 7pm. There is pepperoni pizza for $10, but I wasn't in the mood for that. I wanted some protein and had the chicken wings with the dry rub and that was very well made. Probably not something I would eat frequently but every once in awhile is okay. Bathroom and venue were clean. Overall, this was an excellent spot to enjoy some music, food and drinks and I had great company!"

Verrado Grille

★★★★☆ 3.6 (273) • $$

"The Verrado Grill is amazing. All of the food is fabulous. The Reuben looks and is delicious. However, the Fish n Chips are the best! Our service was wonderful and we will return very soon!"

Chilleen's on 17

★★★★☆ 3.8 (487) • $$

"Great food excellent service. Food came out rather quickly so that was good. Arrived the brisket sandwich and fried pickles, YUM!Recommended! Would be a fun place to ride the motorcycles to as well!"

Bisbee Breakfast Club

★★★★☆ 4 (9)

"Hubby and I had brunch here today. It's very newly opened where Matty G's was.We were seated right away. The place is very clean. The staff are friendly and welcoming.Hubby & I both got iced tea. Hubby got the wingdinger breakfast. I got the hash breakfast. Hubby said the hash browns on the bottom were crispy. He said it was bland. The spicy sausage gravy was not spicy at all. He said the only spice to it was the pepper he put on it. He was super irritated that we had 3 kinds of hot sauce on the table, sugar, salt & pepper, but you get ketchup in a small container, and they give you 2 small containers of jam for the toast.I got the hash with hash browns, over medium eggs, and sourdough toast. The hash was very bland. The eggs weren't over medium. The hash browns were crispy and good. The toast was good as well.All in all, there's no reason to go back. We will continue to go to our favorite place, Sunny's Breakfast and Lunch."

Little Mesa Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (135) • $$

"It has been quite a few years since we've been in the area. However, since we were close, we thought we'd give it a try. We had nothing but kudos for this place the last few times we had been there.There were four of us dining. The special was turkey dinner and that's what I ordered. Turkey was definity not processed and delicious. However, I must say I didn't particular care for the stuffing or potatoes. I couldn't put my finger on the stuffing other than saying it was different. The potatoes were mashed but very watered(?) down and the gravy so-so. Needless to say I was disappointed.There were 3 other orders. Another couple orders were cheese omelets and there were no complaints there but also no real hurrah either. The final meal was steak and shrimp and it was done just as ordered.Soup of the day was chicken barley. I felt the broth had no flavor but the other person ordering it thought it was great.The service was friendly and perfect and the atmosphere was very nice. Would we return if in the area again? Definitely."

Texas Roadhouse

★★★★☆ 3.8 (222) • $$

"Excellent meal once again. Place is packed full of people but we were seated promptly. Great service, great food!"

Roaring Fork

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1598) • $$$

"Decided to go out for dinner in Scottsdale and have had pretty good experiences with going to parties at The Roaring Fork.It was a weeknight so we receded immediately and decided to sit outside. They do have a fairly nice patio on the side of the building. The service was very good the restaurant was clean Little on the expensive side but the food was well prepared and worth it.We will definitely be returning for a meal sometime in the future."

T-Bird Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.2 (22)

"Fantastic food, fair prices and several good wine choices buy the bottle and glass, several microbrews and the staff are happy to see you, smile and seem genuinely glad to be there. Looking forward to my next visit. Don't be fooled by the street appeal. Inside its classy and intimate. Not at all what I was expecting when I walked in. Only seats about 70 maximum. Great neighborhood spot!"

Moontower Social Club

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"I enjoyed this new addition to the area. It's a cute place to grab drinks and dinner, although their food menu isn't huge. The vibe is general Italian American inspired. They serve a predictable lineup of bruschetta, sandwiches, and a couple salads. I enjoyed the melon and prosciutto salad, and my friend had a sandwich. I was surprised it wasn't served hot or toasted, but the side of soup is a nice touch. They also have a deal on bruschetta and a bottle of wine on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Their drinks are named after a dominant ingredient/flavor, which is a fun motif. If the bartender warns you the Juniper is spirit forward, she's not kidding. The Coconut is fruity and sweet, and my friend and I both loved the Lavender. Presentation is simple but cute, and the decor is adorable. There are choices for vegetarians, although I wouldn't recommend this spot to someone gluten-free. Service was really attentive. The prices (and the parking situation) are on par for downtown. I intend to return for cocktails again!"

Indian Village

★★★★☆ 4.3 (169)

"Indian Village is the best place in Cave Creek, Arizona to get fry bread! There's plain fry bread and there's a lot of variety of fry bread which has toppings which make a complete meal! Very reasonable prices and friendly employees!Lots of items to buy and indoor seating to eat your food."

TJ's Homestyle Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (670) • $$

"Breakfast aficionados alert!!!! If you want mammoth portions, this place is for you. If you want the most savory sausage link you ever put in your mouth, this place is for you. If you want a cozy "you're back at Grandmas house" meal with a piping hot cup of coffee, this place is for you. The only reason I don't give TJs 5 stars is the time from "order to plated". It takes a very long time to get your meal once even seated. This assumes of course you are coming at a reasonably busy time. I'll just say it. They don't have the number of cooks and waitstaff to keep up with the number of diners. But they bust their tail doing the best they can and it's not for lack of trying. Again, the portions and quality of food are just outrageously good. If you are not in a rush, THIS is your breakfast spot !"

The Handlebar Pub & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (778) • $$

"Recently some friends said let's go to Handlebars for lunch. I reached out to the restaurant to see if there were any low carb options. The owner responded within hours with a list of options. So our group of 11 had lunch yesterday and I was impressed. Great service, large menu, a really good beer selection, and more. Ended up having the pulled port stuffed pepper and a side of grilled zucchini. Excellent across the board. I will be back. Also, my lunch partners all seemed to enjoy their salads, burgers, and more."

Summit Diner

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (176) • $$

"I have been here many times while visiting town, and each time it has been solid. It's your typical diner in all the ways that could mean. Service is also extremely quick, the food will be at your table within 10 minutes of ordering, usually faster. I have always been for breakfast personally but know they are open for lunch and dinner as well. All the breakfast dishes I have ordered have been great so far and the cinnamon roll is especially decadent and delicious. I will be back many times in the future, each time I visit town."

92 Drinks & Eats

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (300) • $$

"Love this little neighborhood spot. Bingo on Tuesdays is a hoot. The buffalo chicken salad is incredibly fresh and addictive."

The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (123) • $

"Cool place to catch shows. I came with a friend not knowing this place. Looks like they showcase local rock bands and have a stage set up for it, which is pretty awesome. The bartenders were attentive, and the atmosphere was good. They do have i believe 3 or 4 pool tables set up in the back. It looked a bit tight sometimes, but it wasn't too bad. You do get your rock crowd here, young and old. But overall, it was fun."

La Grande Orange

★★★★☆ 3.7 (524) • $$

"Still loving this place. Stop by any time we're at sky harbor. A lemonade and pepperoni pizza were $22. Have really good memories of LGO. My friends and I loved it when we lived in Arcadia."

Neighborhood Services Bar + Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (18)

"This is a restaurant inside the new Omni hotel in Tempe. Everything is brand new, beautifully decorated, and clean. Ambiance is on the nicer, trendy side but can also could be casual. This is my first time dining here but second time visiting this location. Both times, they had really great service. My husband and I went on a Sunday night and we were the only people in the dining room. Not sure if that coincided with the high level of service, but I was impressed regardless. The staff were all younger but they were all very helpful and professional. They were dressed the part and acted the part. They were quick and got us seated right away. Bradley was our server and he was super attentive. He frequently checked in on us, made sure our drinks were full all the time. When we took a break from our food, it's like he could read our body language and came over and moved us into the next phase of dining The food itself was pretty good. You can see that they know what they're doing. I got the oven roasted chicken and it was super moist. I feel like chicken is a good test of a kitchen's culinary skill and this place made good chicken. The skin was salty and slightly crispy. The saltiness was a little extra for me since I'm sensitive to salty food but it was a good balance a more subdued chicken. The gigantic bed of mashed potatoes underneath was also really good. The bed of salad had a light vinaigrette, enough to flavor and not overpower. The mac n cheese had an interesting flavor. Of course it was perfectly creamy and cheesy but also had a light lemon flavor to it. Super subtle. My husband's salad -- He enjoyed it. I took a small bite so not sure if I could speak about it. I loved the tres leches. Really moist and sweet. Had some tangerine bits that helps to balance it. They do have a bar seating area at the entrance. I did have a margarita. That was probably the worst part of the dining experience but didn't bother me enough to effect the rating. I'd try another drink next time. It's on the newer side and I had a great time. I'd love to see how it does over time."