Just as AZ has allot of one season (summer) BLD also too has allot of one seasoning salt.
The unanimous talk after the meal was about the the heavy handed slating of many of the dishes people ordered. Yes I hang with foodie friends and we discuss meals in great depth.
We were here for a friends Birthday Party, while advanced reservations were not possible, we lucked out and sat 15+ around a giant high top table that dominates on section of the dining space. There are also booths normal tables a patio and a bar.
At the bar you will find a decent selection of local beers, from san tan, four peaks and even sleepy dog. They also offer larger 20oz glasses. There was a decent looking happy hr menu I would give a try.
I was not too hungry and oped just for the seared Ahi app $9. It came with some green but flavorless hummus and equally bland chips, the two things here that lacked salt. The Ahi was of decent quality and the searing was good, the middle did seemed a bit more cooked that I expected and yes there was an excess of salt. This also came with a dollop of cucumber red onion salad. Over all it was decent, nothing special.
I did sample some of my friends items, the onion rings side was good, but do I need gourmet onion rings, The mac and cheese was nothing special either.
If you are in the mood for comfort food in a fancy setting and don't mind the brineyness of old pirate you may like this place.