I am shocked by some of the bad reviews for this restaurant!! I have been to Vatra twice now and have loved it both times. I went for dinner once and Happy Hour- it has the potential to be a good happy hour spot. The style and ambience of this place is amazing. Seeing this place from the outside doesn't give it justice. Inside the decor is chic and hip. There are great views of Camelback mountain from the patio. The patio should be hopping in the fall when it cools down.
Everything I have ate there so far has been really good. I love the shrimp and bacon pizza and the kabobs. The smore dessert is fun and I love smores! The drinks are amazing. I really like the sunflower drink and the lemon basil martini. And the best part the food is actually really cheap!
Each time I went there I sat in the bar area and the bartenders are great. Both times I went and it was the same two guys. I think one of their names was Brandon... they were awesome and really friendly. I can't speak for the servers as many people have given them bad reviews.
I am really hopeful for this place. It is a great location and I think if they get their server kinks worked out then it will be an arcadia hot spot for dining.
PS. the price range given for this place is wrong definetly in the $$ range. The food is surprisingly affordable.