Five star experiences so far! A friend brought us to the Lost Leaf last year when we were visiting the area, and we loved how unique it was. We were really looking forward to finding it again when we moved to the area and have talked it up to countless people. Last night we were driving to FilmBar, looked over, and there it was! Couldn't resist stopping by after the movie. We love the live music (which they have almost every night of the week) and beer selection (all bottled). We were pleasantly surprised to find one of our favorite beers from back home in Michigan. The prices are very reasonable. The bartenders both times were very nice and we only waited a little bit for a table. It is a smaller venue - in a converted house on a street of galleries and coffee shops that have all been converted. It is a great little area where you definitely find locals and not tourists! Limited seating and space when it is busy, but it's the kind of place where you should be talking to your neighbor anyway. Only one bathroom, so watch for when there is no line!
We'll be here again and again, I'm sure. It's the sort of place that you want to take your visiting family and friends so they think Phoenix is super cool :)