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| - What appears to be a mirage in the desert is actually an Oasis in the middle of the busy business Phoenix neighborhood, Arcadia. Buck & Rider home to Abys Oyster Bar is serving up fresh sea food paired with farm to table ingredients, however not completely sea food yet not American there's something for everyone to enjoy even sushi. As I walked up to the front door I could see the patio which looked like a Hollywood set for a fancy Manhattan restaurant, the open kitchen fills the inside with incredible aromas. The inside of Buck & Rider is just as impressive as the outside again decorated very elegantly, with art on the walls including an original Andy Warhol screen print. This was my first time eating at this location, I went in early afternoon for lunch on a Monday and there was no wait time. The service was fast as I walked in the host greeted me and said I can sit anywhere I wanted, this is a very popular dinner spot so there was maybe ten people in the entire restaurant during my visit.
I sat at the bar next to the fresh oysters and open kitchen; my waitress was very nice and had an answer to all my beer questions. This restaurant does have a reputation for being pricey and for a college student this might not be the most cost effective. However the happy hour menu had multiple options and all oysters are half off, there are also multiple drink specials during happy hour. I recently limited my diet so I am not eating red meat or chicken, which was not a problem there was three vegetarian options. I asked the waitress for her opinion on the menu as I do at every restaurant I visit so I can get an idea of what I should order. I was recommended the chicken sandwich on the happy hour menu, or the fish sandwich also a favorite of the staff. I did take a risk and order something completely new I saw on the menu, the Tuna Burger caught my eye and I choose the fresh greens for my side. I was told the greens are brought in regularly so they are not always the same, but they are always fresh.
My food did not take very long I should say no longer than expected, once again I had no wait time or delay my entire experience. My dish was served on a large white plate with basic plating; nothing fancy for the lunch order maybe for dinner they step up the plating. My fresh greens for that day where grilled broccoli with pine nuts over a turnip puree, and my burger was topped with a house aioli sauce and sliced avocados. The tuna patty was as crispy as any fried chicken breast I have ordered; the texture inside the patty was similar to a medium cooked burger. Everything blended well the turnip puree was paired nicely with chard broccoli and the pine nuts added to the texture making sure the greens didn't taste like baby food.
Over all I had a great experience I was expecting to spend more money here, however my total bill was $26.00. I was there during happy hour so my beer was $6.00, which is the average price for a craft beer now days, and my burger and side were $15.00. I would recommend this restaurant if you are going out to celebrate, on a date, a business meeting, or lunch on your own I would not recommend this location for a family with children.
Thank you, G.
4\5 will need to taste more for that 5/5
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