Board & Batten is a beautiful modern design restaurant with a great patio and comfortable seating. It's tucked away down a side street behind an industrial type area but the end of the street opens to this beautiful restaurant and the wedding venue next door, which is genius. What a great spot to host your rehearsal dinner, etc! There actually was a wedding going on during our time there which just added to the experience. We actually didn't start with any appetizers but did order a couple of salads for the table: Pear & Grape Lemon Caesar Both were delicious and a great start to our meal. Entrees: Rustic Tomato Braised Meatballs (order it!) Airline Chicken (delicious but small chicken portion) Alla Fresca Pasta (great!) B&B Flat Iron Steak served with mashed potatoes & Spinach (I wanted to lick my plate!!) All of our food was delicious. Our server Aaron took great care of us and I'd definitely return to Board & Batten! read more

See all

Just a wonderful place to eat . The staff was amazing I loved the outdoor seating with the fire pits . It rained and we had umbrellas moved over our party by the staff . The food was delicious I believe it's a farm to table restaurant so the menu is always changing . I recommend this gem to anyone in the Mesa area. read more

We chose Board and Batten to celebrate my friends birthday today. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding! Matthew took GREAT care of us and did a fabulous job helping us deciding on the perfect wine. We love the ambiance there. It's clean, friendly and inviting. We will definitely patronize this establishment for many more occasions. Thanks Matthew for the best service ever!! read more

See all

The food is pretty good. Service and vibe are great as well. The outdoor and indoor seating is really cute. My only complaint is when asking for modifications, the server informed me that "chef" does not take modifications lightly, unless it was a critical allergy. I would definitely come here again, just would have to keep the comment regarding "chef" in mind. read more

Board & Batten - Cannolis - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

See all

Met some friends for lunch, we love this place, have been coming here before the restaurant formally opened. Today was no different, the service was perfect, just enough interaction that ensured no one waited for anything. The food was really good, I had the lamb slider, if there is anything I can say that's negative it would be the slider was too big to even fit in my wide mouth.my wife had the chicken sandwich which she loved and gas another lunch from the left overs, our friend had the zucchini grilled cheese which she completely enjoyed. The setting is beautiful, very large open windows and high ceilings. We really like this place, you should try it. read more

See all

What a hidden gem! Like seriously hidden. I would have never known the restaurant is there. Board & Batten was suggested for our foodie friend dinner by Scarlett M. Great choice! I had it on my list, but it's not in an area I usually go to. It's tucked away in commercial/ industry area around other businesses. Pretty well hidden. You would have to know its location to drive back there. Once you drive into the parking lot, you see all the trees and the white brick building. The interior and outdoor patio is a beautiful space and we opted to sit out there during some nice weather. For a Tuesday night it was surprisingly full, we had a reservation for 6:30 pm and were sat right on time. The service of everyone we interacted with was great. Our server was friendly and did a great job explaining the menu and making suggestions. We ended up splitting a few dishes- the burrata appetizer, octopus picatta piccante, scallop spaghetti, and roasted airline chicken breast with risotto. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The cocktails were also well balanced and very enjoyable. All in all, glad we ventured out to that area of Mesa to enjoy a lovely dinner! read more

See all

Sweet place and felt like a fairy tale walking in. Adorable. GF birthday meal for 4. We shared the wrapped dates appetizer as well as the lemon Caesar salad. Both exquisite. We all selected pastas but several mains were ordered by nearby tables with delight. Loved my meal. Sampled some of the others as well. We ordered 4 desserts and all shared as well. Very good value. Cooler temps will draw me back to dine outside. Looked amazing. Local is the gig here. Small batch. Refined. Good. read more

See all

I can't say enough good things about this place. An exceptional menu that changes seasonally. Very fresh and creative. We tried a couple appetizers and 3 entrees, and a couple sides and everything was spectacular. As far as service they are top notch here as well. Great service at the bar and our waiter was as good as the get. Couldn't be happier with the experience. Lastly, the ambiance is perfect for date night. Seating both inside and on an amazing patio area. This is a new go to restaurant for us. read more

See all

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!! We live this place, which is probably the nicest restaurant in Mesa. There is patio seating in front like with string lights. There are fire tables surrounded by sofas for cooler weather. Inside is lovely, with a bar, tables and banqettes, and lounging area with velvet upholstered chairs. The servers here are professional and attentive, but also warm and friendly. The menu changes often, has this common with most Chef driven restaurants. I have never had anything but fantastic food here. This evening we were treated to Champagne, then ordered a BB Martini and a small bottle of Vietta Moscato d'Asti, my favorite. We started with the Rustic Tomato Braised Meatballs, served with particular and grilled bread. It was absolutely delicious. Hubby ended up ordering a sausage rigatoni which was on the specials menu. I got the Duric Pork Chop with bacon polenta abd peperonata. It was amazing!!! We were too full for dessert, but we've had dessert here before and it is amazing. The salted caramel bar and the flourless chocolate cake are to die for. This is the perfect date night spot in Mesa. We will continue to come back again and again because it is one of our absolute favorite places. read more

See all

Such a gem! Classy but casual. Sophisticated and elegant. Food was delish. Service spectacular! read more

Board & Batten - Chicken special with broccoli risotto the tomato has so much flavor 10/10 - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

See all

Visited B&B multiple times over the last few years. There are some things we really like & some things I hope they improve. Things to improve -Lack of consistent, good GF/DF options As fun as it is that they change their menu frequently, they don't prioritize having allergen friendly options labeled clearly, beyond a salad. When you go in & ask for gluten free/ lactose free options, the server typically will go check with the chef, come back, & rattle off a bunch of modifications they can make for certain dishes to make an entree GF/LF. At times, the modifications aren't a big deal. Other times, it makes for a very boring dish. I hope they make more of an effort to provide consistent allergen friendly dishes that are labeled on the menu. It's very difficult for people with food allergies to not be able to clearly see what they can eat. Likes -Drinks The bourbon rebuttal is SO good, we have to get it each time we go. -Food When they have good GF options, the food is absolutely delicious & memorable. -Atmosphere The plants/trees, brick & string lights make for a very charming, timeless feel in the restaurant. read more

Delicious food. Great decor and ambiance - feels like you are in an upscale farmhouse with a touch of Joanna Gaines's vibe. I love the outdoor space too, with many comfortable conversation areas and warming fires. Service was excellent - nicely informative and professional with light chatter and moderate attentiveness that was neither intrusive nor ignoring us. Excellent cocktail menu too. Bartender knows what they are doing, as does the chef. We found this to be a great pre-concert dinner place when attending events at Mesa Arts Center. It's not close by, just a really lovely place to dine. read more

This is such a wonderful restaurant! So beautiful and tucked away in north Mesa. This is the perfect time to utilize the patio. Me and my friend ordered the burrata appetizer the dinner special spaghetti and scallops, the octopus, and the dinner special chicken. Everything was so good and fresh. I love the farm to table concept and sourcing with local vendors. This is truly such a lovely meal, so glad to have finally tried this place. read more

See all

I had a sublime experience at Board & Batten. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the dining room is very nice. I will definitely be back for more. read more

The only reason I'm not giving a 5 star is because the verbiage of the menu and plating is elevated meaning the price is beyond what you're getting. Matt, our server was great. The place was short staffed for a Thursday and not looking so busy. Also, it was raining... and there is limited seating inside. Also, as a resort restaurant manager in my past life, I can get along with a $20 plate of spaghetti, whatever, but the tension between employees is awkward. Not Matt, but I'm assuming the management. The food was fine. Cooked and seasoned well. Two plates of pasta (one with no meat) and a salad was $140. It's was fine. The place is pretty. read more

We returned to experience dinner on the patio. It was a hot evening but it was shaded by the trees and the misters were on. It had been a while since we had eaten here. Thought the food had improved and was very tasty. Our server James was excellent and added to the positive experience. I would have given 5 stars but the mains came out before we were completely finished with the appetizers. Don't enjoy being rushed. read more

See all

What a great find. Casual comfortable atmosphere, attentive service, and good food. Will be back.

Favorite patio in Arizona! The food here is incredible and the service is top notch. Would highly recommend to anyone looking For a good date night read more

Board & Batten - Mojito and their version of Jack and coke - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Been coming here for years. The menu changes seasonally, but especially in this part of town, B&B is consistently excellent. I always appreciate the care and attention that is given to both the menu and the customers. Ambiance is also excellent. read more

Board & Batten - Octopus was amazing, ricotta ravioli were incredible' - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We are in town for a work trip and this place was nearby and we wanted to check it out. They had great menu items as well as some off menu choices. I opted for the simple salad and the soup of the day which was creamy mushroom. The soup was so creamy and so good. The simple salad was ok but maybe not 10 dollars ok. In hindsight maybe trying the pear salad would have been the better choice. Either way the service was great. The restaurant was super clean and offered indoor and outdoor seating. Great cocktail and wine selection. Definitely need to check it out if you are this way. read more

Board & Batten - Salted Carmel Bat - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

See all

Ridiculously delicious service. Yousif was a fantastic server. With excellent recommendations. read more

This is a hidden gem in the Mesa area. One of my colleagues had raved about this restaurant as it's one of her favorite places to go. Came this evening with a different colleague and his wife for a lovely dinner. The outdoor patio setting is wonderful and the perfect temperature for the night. From the ricotta cannelloni with a fried green tomato, to the BUCATINI BORGSHESE as well as the flourless chocolate cake, everything was amazing. My wife ordered the C.A.B Bistro Steak with broccoli mashed potatoes and nothing was left on the plate. We will definitely be back for personal date night read more

What a lovely place! I have been in mesa for ages and somehow i have missed this wonderful restaurant. Everything was excellent!! Customer service, drinks and lunch menu was outstanding! We will be returning more often now since we are barely at 5 minutes away. We want to come for the dinner next time. read more

Board & Batten - Menu - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

See all

Had the best girls night at Board and Batten celebrating our friend! The vibes were amazing -- intimate, beautiful, and the perfect atmosphere for a special night out. The rotating white wine selection was delicious, we had a Chateau and the food was incredible. Everything from the service to the ambiance made the night feel so memorable. We will definitely be back! read more

See all

The manager addressed an issue with the wait staff. I really appreciated that! The ambience is inviting and the food was healthy and delicious! read more

The food was good but the staff was insufferable. Seated outside by ourselves despite having 10-15 seats inside open and what I would describe as inhospitable vibe. I would never go back under any circumstance. read more

It truly is a beautiful atmosphere starting from moment you pull into the parking lot. The staff were very attentive and great personality. The food is delicious made daily using fresh ingredients. I loved the blood orange mimosas. You definitely want to visit and try this place. read more

See all

Service awesome! Dessert amazing- banana bread pudding with chocolate and cherries and vanilla gelato .. just save room and say yes!!! read more

Board & Batten - Desert and wine - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Had reservations for 2. Very smooth experience getting sat down. When you first walk up it looks like a country club. It's right next to a wedding venue so lots of green to look around at. I really love the outdoor area and wished I could have dined outside but it was cloudy today. The inside is nothing to scoff at and looks really nice inside like the inside of a barn kind of? Love how this place is tucked away with its own parking lot so no struggle there. Tried their martini which was really bright and nice. We ordered the Thai Steak Salad, the Crab Malloreddus (a pasta), and Halibut. The Thai steak salad was good, but wasn't on the level of the other things we ordered. Really nice cut of meat and the dressing was good. Reminded me of an upscale/fusion version of a beef salad you'd get at a Thai restaurant. Favorite thing I liked in this salad was they add crispy rice bits to act as like croutons. Really unique. However, the Crab Malloreddus (I've never seen or heard of this pasta) and the Halibut just wow. The crab pasta was exactly what the waitress said - imagine a thinner Mac n cheese with crab? Hate to describe it like that doesn't sound like it's doing it justice, but plenty amounts of crab in there and the sweetness blends well with their cheese choice. Pasta was savory and really unique to me. The halibut was served on top of mashed potatoes, asparagus, and a pickled pepper salad. Halibut was cooked excellently. Meaty cut of fish with a nice crust and seasoned perfectly. This dish I just really liked the balance of textures where the fish bite with the creamy mashed potatoes goes well with the soft bite of asparagus. The pickled pepper salad was so good just acidic pepper pickle taste that acts as a nice counter balance/palate cleanser. We skipped dessert, but really enjoyed this spot for a date. Service was excellent and really enjoyed the food. Felt like a good chunk of the menu was really unique, and love that it's no far away in Scottsdale or Phoenix so close drive for me in Mesa! read more

See all

I kept hearing about Board and Batten and the raving reviews so decided to give it a try. Booking service was easy however when we arrived the waitstaff couldn't find our booking. We were patient and gave the details again. She didn't make a great first impression with her tone and facial expressions which was strange because it was in her error. Thankfully, another waitstaff came along quickly and found our reservation straight away with a beaming smile. She helped us to our seat and wished us a great first time experience. Our waiter for the night was awesome. He gave us a run down on the menu and offered us the details on most ordered/rated menu items. We got two steaks, potatoes for the side and lava chocolate cake. Everything turned out perfectly! Our favorite was the potatoes - we're still talking about them! The ambience is different inside and outside of the restaurant. We were inside this time and didn't feel it was anything special. We'll try outside next time. Overall, a wonderful first time! read more

See all

I love this hidden gem. Very nice spot with food that is unique and tastes great. Definitely a great date night spot but is a little pricey.

This place is ADORABLE!!! Came here today and had the best salad of my life- the chipped salad. Our waitress Kalissa was SO sweet and so ontop of it- great service provided by her and the reason behind this 5 star review. Happy with my service and food and if I'm in this area I'd come back for sure!! read more

Board & Batten - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

See all

One of our favorite places, everything goes well here. I always love the waitstaff, the hosts are so welcoming, and the atmosphere is so upbeat!! The food is amazing! ps... perk...there are many cool items to buy!!! read more

Everything was amazing. Definitely put this on your list of places to go visit. We had the pork chop, cacio e pepe and the house salad. Service was top notch and we can't wait to return. read more

3.5/5 overall This restaurant is a little off the beaten path on the north east side of Mesa / by the airport, but worth it if you want to enjoy a relaxed, quiet dinner outside! It's got a cute modern farmhouse aesthetic and a big, open patio with string lights and heaters! The food and service were only OK, but in my opinion this was compensated by the drinks and ambiance. For food, we ordered the sweet rolls, cast iron shrimp, swordfish and pork chop. The sweet rolls were nothing to write home about, as they were just soft, salted bread rolls with essentially fruity jam on the side. I wasn't a huge fan of the combination, and probably would've just preferred butter with those rolls (but also probably wouldn't order these again for $13). The shrimp was cooked well and I liked the chimichurri on top. I did think it was a little funny that these weren't served in a cast iron dish! The swordfish and pork entrees were good, but we didn't feel that there was anything particularly distinguishing for either. Honestly, it was probably about comparable to something we might cook at home. The service was also pretty slow. We went without reservation and were told it would be about a 45 minute wait, but it ended up being an hour and a half. We waited at the bar, and even with no one else at the bar, it took a while to get our drinks. Later, we had a pretty long delay to get our entrees; they were apologetic, but it just made for a long night. I would still come back, probably for happy hour / drinks and shareables. read more

See all

Such a cute restaurant in Mesa with a great outdoor patio area. Service was great and the giant fans and umbrellas helped for the hot sunny day. The lemon Cesar salad was really lemony and good but the bacon wrapped figs is not worth the price. There were only 3-4 figs and everything else on the plate was filler and didn't even go together to make a cohesive plate. read more

Board & Batten - Bacon wrapped date plate - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

See all

A gem of an exterior location. Lush, elegant mature trees. The food is creative, the chef and kitchen staff have it going. Nicely plated, good portion size unique combinations. (We had the swordfish special from San Diego with couscous. A ceviche special appetizer large chunks of fish with mandarin segments. As well as a delicious pasta dish. The part that could be improved upon is the service. It was my first time, and I waited at the hostess desk as a somewhat long conversation happening. There was no, eye contact or even nod of my existence as the call continued. I then decided to use the restroom... give her time to finish. When I returned.. the hostess was in back corner by bar... I stood patiently at hostess stand. Still no engagement...then a waitress came by and said let's see about seating you and left. I ended up walking outside to seat myself...and then was "assisted" once I started to seat myself. It was early. It many people seated yet and I did have a reservation. ... I would definitely go back as the food and ambiance out weight the lackadaisical service, and I'm sure the manager will address this. Feeling welcome does matter. read more

The atmosphere and setting here is beautiful. We sat on the patio and had a lovely weekend brunch. The bacon wrapped dates were delicious, but were weird paired with a pretzel stick, mozzarella and some kind of fruit compote. I would rather lose all the random add-ons and just get more than 2 bacon wrapped dates. I opted for the crispy chicken sandwich and it was huge and tasty. The chicken was crispy but also moist and it had wonderful flavor with just a little kick. The salad was also a nice refreshing side to complement the sandwich. read more

See all

Great food, wine and service. Even the new hires were so courteous and respectful to the staff training them. Lovely ambiance, and I truly appreciated the attentive service, it's hard to find anywhere, and they predicted our needs. The only thing I didn't care for, and it's completely subjective, was the Chip & Joanna Gaines "fake farmhouse" style and decor. It just doesn't fit in the southwest. read more

its okay nothing special and pretty expensive, I wasn't very impressed by drinks or pasta. the ambiance was very pretty which is why I feel a little disappointed about the food. The service wasn't bad overall okay restaurant not good not bad either read more