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| - I've been in love with the ambience at The Perch ever since they first opened up. I remember when this spot was a forgotten patio from eons past, that looked like it was beyond resurrection, and now it is a bird-filled happenin' downtown Chandler hotspot! My favorite part of The Perch however is the rooftop bar and lounge area, which at once feels both decadent and laid-back.
There is a bit of a secluded (or hidden) seating area towards the very back of the rooftop patio that seems like a fire exit until you explore further. This was the last spot to fill up on a crowded night, and involved forging westward past the bar to find it. It offers a great spot to grab a craft beer or cocktail and order some appetizers to enjoy Chandler's temperate weather, once the summer heat subsides and cooler nights prevail. We ordered two appetizers, the pulled pork sliders and the lobster Rangoon. Pulled pork sliders were decent, though they could have used a bit more seasoning (salt or a peppery note, or just a better dose of BBQ sauce). The lobster Rangoon, however tasty, were quite disappointing because of the portion size. Only four single-bite crispy wontons were delivered, for the inflated price of $14! Six (or better yet, eight) would be the appropriate quantity for something that pricey. A few more wonton wrappers containing a melon-ball scoop of lobster and cream cheese should not dig into their profit margins much.
So my advice is to go to The Perch for the ambience, the drinks, the view, the buzz of the crowd, but pick wisely from their menu, because some dishes are much better values than others.
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