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I've been with my wife a few times. Here's my review:
Awesome food, classic serious cocktail bar with very good beer selection and attentive service.
Food:
The first thing I noticed about the food was that it comes out HOT. I mean like, the server must be waiting for the chef to plate it so she can rush it to the table. It makes me feel like my food is a priority and I love knowing my food is not sitting - even for a minute - before making its way out to me. Local ingredients. Thoughtfully and carefully crafted food. I've not had anything that was not at least good and usually it's amazing.
Bar:
They know about drinks. I'm a beer nerd. They've got a great beer selection but to be honest, I usually don't order a beer because they have the best bar and bartenders in Chandler/Mesa/Gilbert. Great cocktail menu that includes crafty specials and barrel aged cocktails. Best of all, talk to the bartender about what you like. He'll whip you up something that will be a unique experience.
Service:
Every time we go, we make a b-line for the bar. The service at the bar has been stellar every time. Personable employees that aren't afraid to tell you what they like and why they like it. And like I mentioned before, they get that food out to you the second it's ready.
Price:
It ain't cheap but it's not terribly expensive. A date night out with an app, couple cocktails each and food will be inching toward the century mark. But honestly, you get what you pay for here. Quality ingredients, solid recipes and technique and decent portions.
My only complaint:
They apparently have an amazing happy hour. I wouldn't know because it ends at 6. I just can't get there by 6. Come on, make it 6:30, help a brother out.
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