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| - The Roosevelt is a welcome change to the packed, loud, and generic Scottsdale-type bar. They have an amazing beer selection and the location is quaint and charming.
Things I like about The Roosevelt:
- The beer selection
- Parking is easy (except on First Fridays)
- The wait staff is quick
- The snack food (yes, the pretzel!) is yummy
Things I do not like about The Roosevelt:
- The seating/layout. Because the place is pretty popular, it's nearly impossible to walk in there after dark and find a place to sit. I know the house is small, but I don't think the seating was planned to maximize the space. In the future I might think twice before going to The Roosevelt, just so I don't have to worry if we are going to end up standing in the middle of the house (and in the servers' way) because we cannot find a place to sit or mingle.
- There is a beautiful outside deck and no seating out there. In fact, you are not allowed to take your drink out there. I am sure it's some alcohol/zoning thing that they have zero control of, but it would be nice to sit out there.
Side Note: The last time I was there a security guard (or was it an actual police officer?) was standing in the back, stopping people from taking drinks outside. I totally understand that they need to regulate that situation and the guard/cop was VERY nice, but it was still a little odd to have him standing in the middle of the restaurant.
In conclusion, I really like the Roosevelt, but I think they need to re-think the seating.
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