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| - We visited this past weekend. We have our favorite places in the East Valley but after reading the reviews for Down Under Wines & Bistro, we decided to give it a try (plus we love to support local businesses). Sadly, we were underwhelmed and confused by the place. The location used to be a Baja Fresh and unfortunately, it still looks like it. Throwing in a couple of wine barrel tables and faux painting the old Baja Fresh tiles red, does not a wine bar make. The place is dark, the tables and chairs are uncomfortable and the drop ceiling (which is in disrepair) just made us confused and a little grossed out. Like others have mentioned the service was painfully slow, not that the servers were inattentive (they were very friendly), but clearly, the kitchen needs more help. There were 2 other tables that ordered food and our order took well over 30 minutes. What did we order? The olive trio (three kinds of jarred olives-NOT what we expected) the ribs (which were good) and the bruschetta ($10 for 4 pieces and way over priced and lacked any of the flavor of other favorites from Postino, Living Room or D-Vine.) We ordered the house red wine which was ok...thankfully it was only $5. Unfortunately, I have to say, don't bother!
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