I really love this place. I like this place so much, I'm bummed I don't get to go more often.
All the times I have eaten there, I have never been unhappy with the food, service, or drinks.
The food is always full of flavor -- that calamari salad is unreal. The short-ribs compete for the best-of in Phoenix. Sadly, they don't have the duck breast entree anymore -- that was one of my favorite meals in Phoenix period.
The specialty drinks are excellent as well -- I really like the fact that they aren't over-sweet like so many these days -- they strike a great balance of ingredients that elevate the liquor instead of making it something it's not.
Finally the service is spot-on: friendly, casual, and on-point. The staff makes every effort to remember familiar faces, and they always seem to go the extra mile to make sure everything is dialed in for the time you spend there.
Solid!
If I *had* to critique something, the only thing that comes to mind is the furniture on the patio -- I just never feel comfortable sitting out there.