First off, this is a great restaurant that knows how to take care of large crowds. It is very highly rated (#1 in Mesa) but it should be rated in a particular category like brewhouse. It is very noisy (we were there on a Friday night so it may be better on other nights), and we had to wait 50 minutes for a table. The bar scene is lively but, again, very noisy - you shout to be heard by the person standing in front of you. The selection of beers is great, and they have a full bar. My wife and I were with a group of friends making a total of 8. Fortunately, we were given a table on the patio outside the restaurant. This was a godsend because it was cool, calm, peaceful, with stars over our heads. The food was very good and served in Italian restaurant portions: BIG. My wife's coconut shrimp was somewhat overdone. My linguine with meatballs was very good. The salads were generous and fresh. Our waiter was very congenial and efficient. We might go back, if we are in the mood for crowds, noise and big portions; in other words, for a boisterous and fun evening. I suggest you have the same criteria.