I came here hungry and left emotionally changed. The cacio e pepe was so heavenly I briefly considered canceling all future dinners elsewhere. Perfectly peppery, creamy, and comforting in a way that felt illegal. The chicken parm? IMPECCABLY breaded, swimming in spectacular sauce, and miracle of miracles not dry. At all. A rare and beautiful thing. And the gnocchi... soft little clouds of joy. Truly to die for. I would write them a thank you note if I could. Everything was flawless. Zero regrets. Five stars. Would absolutely come back and order the exact same thing without shame. read more

Amazing food with a rotating menu. The head chef really knows what they're doing. The ambiance is really nice

I love the place - European feel in East Mesa I wouldn't have expected this place to be in its location Friendly service - mostly great food and wine selection. Lovely ambiance inside and outdoor seating is delightful weather permitting! read more

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I wish they were easier to communicate with for big parties. They don't call people back, they refer you to their website and there is absolutely no personal follow up. If you are trying to book a rehearsal dinner for 22 to 25 people., you should feel like the manager actually wants to communicate with you. read more

Most restaurants you go to these days are very loud and feel cramped. Not this one. Patio was amazing and spaced out well where it almost felt like we were alone. Food was incredible and the raspberry oat upside down cake was one of the best desserts I've ever had. Cant wait to go back! read more

Went on a Saturday night for dinner. Our waiter was so gracious and extremely helpful in explaining the menu options and specials. 2 of the 3 of us went with one of his suggestions on the steak. The other person went with the salmon. The steak was prepared exactly how I ordered it. It was delicious. He recommended the potatoes as a side and those were a little too salty for any of our likings. The place is very cute aesthetically. Very warm and inviting. The best part was actually when the bill arrived. It was presented in a book. Inside the book past guests have made little dedications in it. Such a cute idea! I'll definitely be back to eat here when my travels take me back to Mesa. read more

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AMAZING, gorgeous place. The atmosphere is perfect for special occasions. Celebrated my 21st here and I think we will for sure come back for an anniversary! Service was great, everyone was so kind and opened doors for us, greeted by multiple people. Food was great and a huge selection of drinks. Highly recommended this nice spot, doesn't even feel like it's in Mesa. read more

Board & Batten - Sonoran Co Rigatoni Pasta - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This restaurant is truly a hidden gem and incredibly accommodating. We had a party of 20, and they were able to fit us in on short notice. Our group was served by two outstanding servers who went above and beyond to take care of us. I was very impressed--it definitely made me look good as a host. I'll certainly plan future large events here without hesitation. read more

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A bunch of us decided to have dinner together after one of my friends discovered this restaurant on Google. Let me start off by saying that the restaurant is extremely charming! I love the ambience and the decor. The staff was extremely friendly and the drinks were very good. Now let's talk about the food which is why we went in the first place. The menu was very limited. I got the crab gratin, which for practical purposes is just a crab dip. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. Several of us did get that crab dip and we all agreed that it needed something else. I thought it lacked flavor, even though the server kept saying that he has gotten feedback that the dip is actually salty. I actually thought the dip could've used more salt and perhaps some sort of spice to it. Perhaps some crushed red pepper or some jalapeños on top and maybe some bacon bits? To me the crab dip was all kind of one note. The crab got lost in the sauce and the tomatoes didn't add anything to the dish to me. My husband and several other guests had the snapper and they enjoyed that. Perhaps that's what I should've gotten, because I got the pork chop. Pork chops are not easy to cook, so if I go to a restaurant and the pork chop is really good and juicy, to me that's a sign that that's a good restaurant and that the chef knows how to cook. My pork chop was overdone. I found it to be a bit dry and overcooked. The sauce that came with it wasn't bad, but it was something in that sauce that turned me off. A friend of mine offered some chili oil and I put that on the pork chop and that seemed to liven it up. It came with some sort of potatoes and they were average at best. Overall, I'm not sure that I enjoyed my meal as much as I could have. Again, I love the ambience of the restaurant, but the food fell flat to me. I have mixed emotions about this restaurant, but I think I might go back and give it another try. read more

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We had gone hiking out at Lake Saguaro and wanted a bite on the way home. We found this place through Yelp and thought it sounded good. At first we thought we were entering a country club but found the restaurant easily! It has the cutest layout! Very clean and welcoming aesthetic! We sat on the patio (dog friendly) which was really big and had umbrellas and a few fireplaces! It was a really nice place. We both we over the moon with our food. It came out pretty quickly and had incredible flavor! The chicken sandwich is amazing! The service was also very nice and made sure our drinks were always filled! Overall awesome experience that is worth the drive out to Mesa! We will definitely be back! Also I LOVE that the check comes out in a book that you can leave a cute note in! read more

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Food - sooo good! Dessert - to die for! Drinks - yes, please! Wait staff - knowledgeable & friendly Ambience - upscale cozy read more

Watch out, look out! Chill dining ahead! Looking for a unique place to dine for lunch and you find yourself in the Mesa Falcon district? Head over to Board & Batten for a delicious treat! I have been in the area several times and when I crave a chill, relaxed dining experience, B&B is a must. Ok, take chill with a grain of salt as during the winter it gets packed! That being said the staff is great and does their absolute best to take care of the customers. The food is awesome! I like the way B&B rotated menu items to make sure they offer the freshest options. It may be a little higher on the lunch budget, but IMO worth the splurge every once in a while. read more

Yusif, our server, made the night! Very Interesting and also quite interested in each of our individual wishes! Helped us make great choices! Beautiful setting! Hostess, Veronica, not so much...after her encounters with us, sad to say we would NOT choose to be back.... Except the great food, drinks, and awesome server, Yusif...we're lovely. read more

It's been a couple of years since I've been here, and the menu is a bit more upscale, and the dishes were definitely elevated! We started with the Mushroom Crespelle, like a small crepe, it was filled with delicious, homemade ricotta, cheese, and topped with savory mushrooms, burnt honey and rosemary. I got a beautiful gnocchi with summer squash and broccolini. Hubby got a tender and tasty skirt steak. Be sure to taste the rotating wine selection, they are always trying new wines to add to their list. They have wine flights now too. Very proud to have this gem in north east Mesa! read more

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Great little spot for a beautiful lunch on the patio! Service was a bit slow but my table wasn't in a hurry so it didn't really matter. The food was beautiful! Nice side salad for the sandwich plates. I had the lamb burger on pita - it was deelish - but small. One friend had the French Dip Grilled Cheese and said it was good. It was regular sandwich size. My other friend had the B&B chop salad and it was huge. She probably had enough take home for dinner tonight. We all shared the chocolate cheesecake. It was amazing! Very chocolate-y and rich so be glad it's a relatively small slice. Overall, a very pleasant afternoon. Can't wait to go back for dinner! read more

There is a reason this place is so busy even with the off the beaten path location. Chicken marsala, and the lemon Caesar salad is to die for. Add a great bottle of wine and you have the perfect combo! You need to go just to check out the atmosphere. The entire property and food is worth going and checking it out. Support places like this so they will be there in the future when you want/need them. Cheers read more

Board and Batten is an upscale restaurant, fit for special occasions. The outdoor patio is lovely; great atmosphere. The service was exceptional! The Lemon Caesar salad was my favorite thing! Large enough to share and so delicious. The Parmigiana Chicken was delicious, I would order it again. My husband had the Airline chicken and said he would not order it again. We ordered the Grilled Asparagus and will not order that again. It was cold and flavorless. The salted caramel dessert was delicious. Overall, a pleasant dining experience. read more

We had really been looking forward to a nice dinner experience & unfortunately it feel short. The food, drinks, you name it, took so long. The waiter was almost trying to sell us on the food & how good everything was. The food was good, but definitely not great. The poor couple sitting near us were seated before us, but only received their food after us. I felt so bad for them. I don't think I would go back, unfortunately. Just a note too that the location is super random & unexpected. Not in a good way. You're surrounded by business buildings, a parking lot & not much more. I don't get the hype... read more

Absolutely gorgeous restaurant!! The property was beautiful upon driving up. My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary here and had a great time. The food was absolutely delicious. We had one hiccup with a dish we received but our server was happy to accommodate. We will 100% be back and recommending to friends and family! read more

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Tucked away in north Mesa, Board and Batten provided a unique dining experience. Make reservations for dinner. The place offers a seasonal menu. We got there early and had drinks at the bar. Large drink menu to choose from. I highly recommend saving room for dessert!! The inside boasts contemporary white farm house style with seating both inside and outside. There is a venue space next door which can make for a louder environment experience if you sit outside. Great service and quality food and dining experience. Highly recommend. Not sure it's kid friendly for dinner. Would be interested in trying out lunch here sometime soon. read more

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The food and early ambiance was amazing. Unfortunately this restaurant is next to a wedding venue and the music from the venue absolutely ruins the dining experience if you are sitting outside. We dined on a Thursday night and the music from next door was so loud it was hard to carry on a conversation. read more

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Great experience at Board & Batten! It was our first time here and James took great care of us. He steered us in the right direction and recommended the Tuna Handroll. Best handroll I've ever had hands down. The bacon wrapped dates were to die for. We loved everything we tried here and we will definitely be back soon! read more

Ambiance, food, service, cleanliness.... Perfect. What a nice hidden gem in mesa! Normally I leave more details but I mistakenly deleted my photos when I got a new phone :( chicken parm was delicious. I'm hungry thinking about it right now. Pear salad was so good I could have a mountain of it. Everyone was super polite. Great service. read more

The food is fantastic. The service impeccable. Have been there twice and it's close to where we live. Has a secluded French vibe.

This place is great. The restraint aesthetic is really on point. It feels like a step up without being snotty. The food was very good. My wife had the Spaghetti and meatballs which was really good. We also had the house made ravioli, pear salad and sweet rolls. Over all a satisfying and well spent evening read more

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Kadien is the BEST SERVER EVRRR' from the moment we sat down at our table and she wasted no time to help us with our order. The food is hand down delicious and the ambiance is super inviting and gorgeous! WOW! We had a wonderful lunch to celebrate my birthday. Many thanks again, Kadien for your utmost care and great vibes. read more

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This is hidden in a nice neighborhood in Mesa. Small, intimate place. I came for my birthday dinner. They did a reservation for 8 and we had great service. I will definitely be back because the patio wraps around the building and is gorgeous. It was closed and didn't see any misters but it is summer. The menu is very limited, that might be my only complaint. The powered mojito cocktail was refreshing. The Spaghetti and meatballs were flavorful. The noodles were thicker than expected but I enjoyed it. The desert bar was my favorite and worth coming back for. read more

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Been here twice. First had a southwest salad and second jas the beef sandwich au jus which was the best I'd ever tasted. The salad was excellent as well. Wait staff was attentive without being obtrusive. We ate outside both times. This place has a great outdoor seating area. Lots of shade. read more

Great service food and atmosphere. We took our friends for the first time and they loved it. I had the pork chop. My wife had the calamari and our friends had the chicken . Perfect amount of food and cooked perfectly and all well priced. We topped it off with the almond cake which was over the top. Arguably the best restaurant and value in the east valley. read more

This place was really nice! It was clean, service was great, and food was awesome great! I had the Roast Beef Sandwich with chips, my friend had the French Dip Grilled Cheese which looked so good! The outside sitting area would be awesome in the cooler months! We will definitely be back! read more

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I found this restaurant via a Yelp search. It's a gem. I didn't have a reservation so my small party was seated inside. It was such a beautiful February evening. The outside dining looked so good...but the inside was very nice too. The openness of it and the big view of the outside seating made for a relaxing atmosphere. The menu is very interesting. I can't resist steaks so that's what I got. It was grilled to order and was tasty and tender. The sides were excellent. I'm definitely going to visit the next time I'm in the Phoenix area. Highly recommended. read more

I absolutely love this place. Cute little restaurant tucked in wonderful greenery. Delicious food, very kind servers and great place for a date night, birthday dinner, or girls night out! read more

always a beautiful Ambiance at the Batten.. I must say we ordered Rib Eye Steak and it by far the worst steak I've had ever!!! very tough !! no flavor!! sad.. read more

Our lunch was amazing! We sat out on the patio and enjoyed our wonderful food. I highly recommend these lunch items and the appetizer. The watermelon water was excellent too. read more

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Unresponsiveness, lack of customer care almost to the point of nastiness.   After dining at Board and Batten, my husband accidentally left his credit card in the "book" they give you with the receipt. They were closed Sunday and Monday - and it was unclear if they were opened on Tuesday as it was Veteran's Day. We live quite a bit away so tried to reach them to see when they would next be there so we could pick up the card.  After leaving many messages and even sending an email on Saturday and Tuesday - a woman finally answered the phone at 1:45 on Tuesday.   She sounded annoyed "yes we received your messages and our hours are listed on google and everywhere." I asked her if anyone would be there between 2:30 and 4:00 and she said yes, just to knock on the door. I told her we would be there. I also gently offered advice, from a customer's perspective, that it would have been helpful if someone called me back to let me know when someone would be there, to which she replied "I'm not going to argue with you. We are busy" and hung up on me.  Left me wondering if this woman/restaurant realized that they are only busy when they have customers. read more

Our server, Phoenix was so good, and the lamb slider is epic! Great all around. Love This place.

The food was fantastic and service even better. I can't wait to go back when we can sit outside by the fire. This is a great place and quiet, so great for convo. read more

Beautiful evening with family, dining alfresco on the gorgeous patio at Board and Batten. We started with drinks by the fire table, tasty beginning, Champagne for the ladies and a couple bourbon concotions off their speciality drink menu, perfect start. I thought it was great that they allowed us to relax before we went to out table, but those tasty drinks put us in the mood to dine. We choose to start with a bottle of Russian River Chard and a bottle of red blend, I very much impressed by the stylish stemware, both white and red wine glasses. The waiter was kind enough to decant the red and allow it to breath. Appetizers were next, Charcuterie Board, fried Artichokes hearts, fresh baked dinner rolls and pork belly, all so yummy. Entrees came 15 minutes after we were done with our appetizers, just enough time to relax and not feel rushed, both the ladies had ordered the salmon and the gentleman had ordered spring lamb and pork chops, I must say we shared everything and we all just raved about the wine, service and the food, really a special evening. Thank you very much to the crew at Board and Batten for making our evening so wonderful read more

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The food is beautiful to look at but flavor was just ok. The price is outrageous for the small portions too.

My favorite place for quality healthy lunch! Place is beautiful & the service is always on point! I've had most everything on their lunch menu & everything is delicious! Looking forward to staying late at work one day to try their dinner menu! read more

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