This restaurant is located on Saguaro Lake near Mesa. This is a very beautiful location. The place is located at the western end of the lake, so in the evening one has (could have-see below) a beautiful view from their terrace on the rocky eastern shore of the lake. The place has also a boat rental. So far so good.
When we saw it, we immediately decided to have a drink and enjoy the scenery. We went upstairs to their deck and were seated on a table right at the edge of the terrace. In principle this should have resulted in a happy experience. Unfortunately, the terrace is surrounded by an ugly concrete wall topped by a child proof additional barrier, which safely obstructs the gorgeous view. A typical US 'law suit prevention device'. So we sat there on bolted on plastic seats and looked at the barrier. A glance at the surrounding tables and the menu immediately suggested to eat elsewhere in favor of avoiding future heart problems. Extreme hamburgers, fried chicken and fries piles abound. Old folks stuffing themselves everywhere. This explained the old fryer oil smell wafting across the entire outdoor seating area. Our clothes were smelly after leaving the place after 30 min.
It is just sad to see such a waste of prime real estate!! I am just imagining how this place would have been an elegant restaurant or a trendy bar for rich kids parading their bimmers in the evening sun if it had been located on the west or east coasts or in Europe. Think of having a well lubricated mojito with fresh mint leaves and an elegant appetizer in such a beautiful location...sigh...well, I guess we have to be content with a Bud Light and a beautiful view of the children barrier for now. Maybe in a few decades the hipsters of Phoenix will wake up and storm these trenches!