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| - My fiance and I go here all the time before D-backs and Suns games. This place is pretty casual and is great for happy hour drinks. The building is beautiful and its nice to go to a place with a little character.
Meal: I typically stick with the hamburgers. You can't go wrong with them. I also encourage patrons to try their beer mixtures. It isn't always available but a Guinness mixed with peach beer is a spectacular way to cool off during the summer.
Taste: I always try a new dish when I visit Rose and Crown and I have never been disappointed. This isn't the fanciest meal around and may not be the best in town, but I don't think there is a bad dish on the menu. 8 out of 10.
Value: The prices are more than fair and reasonable. They don't seem to be stingy with the portions and if I wasn't going to a ball game afterwards, I would need to get a to-go bag. 5 out of 5.
Service/Cleanliness: This is the one thing that hurts Rose and Crown. The servers are always really nice and know the menu. But their attentiveness really lacks. Almost every visit is riddled with servers failing to re-fill glasses or bringing out meals in a timely manner. They are always quick to apologize but it still sucks waiting 10 minutes for a server to ask you if you want another beer, right? 6 out of 10.
Atmosphere: The place has character, good music, and for some reason, my fiance and I always end up chatting with other patrons and/or servers. The building is pretty in its own funky way, parking isn't that bad, and the outside patio is great during the spring and fall. In all, its a fun place to get a beer and a bite to eat. 5 out of 5.
Overall: There are a bunch of places to grab a dinner and beer before a ball game, but from my experience, Rose and Crown is the best place to go. Heck, I even like coming here after a game. If the service was better, I would even come here when there isn't a game. I have yet to go here just for a meal or a drink, but if I lived closer, I think this would be an awesome place to make a "regular joint". 24 out of 30 points, 4 out of 5 stars.
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