such a unique place in arizona! a very beautiful building and patio. the food was amazing, and the staff was kind and knowledgeable about the menu! we will be back! read more

Loved this little gem! Have to try the social hour starter menu! The reuben potato skins, the deviled eggs and the meatballs were amazing! Soooo good!! Had the new York strip for an entree - so so so delish! Also tried the key lime cheesecake and the the 3 layer chocolate cake for dessert! Would recommend everything we had to everyone! My mom had the flattened chicken and raved about it too! Great ambiance - especially if you can sit outside! Will be back time and time again! Also enjoyed their $5 social hour sangria! read more

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Snobby place ! Staff does not know how to deal with customers that walk in. What kind of restaurant discourage you from walking in. We were wanting to get sat for a quick dinner on a Thursday night not Friday the place was 1/2 empty and they wait it would be a 45 min wait. I thought that was weird due to it not being full. We said ok we will wait. Then I asked can we sit at the bar and order food they said no. What ? What bar does not allow you to order food. Then 4 people at the bar ordered food at the BAR and were served food at the bar pure bull crap! 4 more people walked up an I heard them say we don't have reservations and we're sat at the bar and seated before my party of two. After our 40 min I go ask how much longer and yep you guessed it 20 more min freakin ridiculous. This place did not want to serve us they have lost a customer and all my friends and family will not dine here! On top of that I will find out if they are tied to the wedding venue place and if so we are canceling my sons wedding here they will not get a dime of my money ! read more

Was seated and forgot about. We were just getting up to leave after waiting 10 minutes when the server brought water. I asked why the long wait. She told us the hostess "forget" to tell her we were there. I should mention they were NOT busy. In addition, I was not impress with limited menu. I'e been there a a few times before, but I don't think I'll bother to return... read more

Great ambiance- we sat outside on their patio. Great at sundown. Fantastic service- our wait staff was all very attentive. And the food was good: had fried octopus which was great- not too chewy; bacon wrapped dates were good, but best appetizer for us were the cheddar biscuits, they were excellent. For dinner, we had a burger and scallops. Both were good. Good food, pretty expensive. Great service and setting. read more

I had a lunch there today. It was such a pleasant surprise. The location, ambient, food and service was all very superb! Only open for lunch. read more

Board & Batten - Chicken potpie and sliders. The Haden in the Manor. - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Went on a Tuesday night, we were the only people in the place so that was sad for them but we didn't mind. The food, wine, service and atmosphere were all amazing! Presentation of the food was beautiful! We will be back! read more

Great place - especially the patio, but don't go... I don't want it to be too busy or overrun by people...

Lovely ambience, a nice menu with full drink options and our server was amazing! I had the salmon dinner and it was wonderful. My husband had one of their large salads which he reported to be extremely fresh and very nice. They have a lovely charcuterie tray and their brioche in a pot is wickedly good. I really loved their outdoor seating and the inside is very chic. read more

My daughter reserved outdoor seating for 30 people to celebrate my retirement and 70th birthday! Never having been here we were pleasantly surprised at the lovely venue! The service and food were outstanding! Comments from friends were "it was like a fairy land!" And the best food they had ever eaten! The attention from our servers and staff was too notch!!! We will be back and highly recommend you try this lovely Mesa gem!!! read more

My wife has been talking about this place for a few months now and how deliciouso it is! I finally took her out to lunch and went to Bisto a La Mode, which is on the property of Stonebridge manor. We got there and followed the arrows to the back garden area. They don't really have a host table or anything since its not a restauraunt per se. We sat ourselves and our waiter came out from behind this gate with waters and menus. The menu is small but everything looks and sound super delish! My wife got the stuffed grilled cheese and I got the chicken caprese salad sandwich with mac and cheese with ham as my side. I was really impressed. Im not a big fan of fancy foods but this was simple and amazing! It was just the right portion size, and everything was natural. The cost was reasonable but a delicious lunch, I was telling my wife we would have spent a lot more at a local restaurant. Ill be heading back here whenever I have a chance! read more

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Bistro a La Mode is basically the lower level of Stonebridge Manor. They built the restaurant into the house which is why I was so incredibly confused about this place for years! But rest assured, there are plenty of signs signaling you where to go. The first time I went, my sister and I ordered the "Grown up Grilled Cheese" and the Beef Bourguignon. The food totaled around $12 which was not bad at all. The food arrived very quickly and the plating was gorgeous. The food was even better. I had some of my sisters grilled cheese which had some sort of pot roast in it and swiss on sweet potato bread. I tried hers and it was amazing! I know it was "Just a grilled cheese" but it was still great. The flavors in every dish here are very nuanced. The beef had a rich borderlaise-ish sauce. And the sweet potato bread added a nice sweetness. My pot pie was also plated beautifully and I was shocked with how great the pie was. Bistro a La Mode has a lot of French influenced dishes and I could really taste the demi-glace in the sauce-- something not a lot of restaurants do because of the price. The Pate a brisee was also wonderful and I loved the "a la mode" mashed potatoes on top. The food was so good that my sister and I decided to still order dessert. We got the pie of the day and the pastry of the day. Again, there were a lot of nuances in flavor and I could tell that the chef had put a lot of thought into what makes up the dish. Speaking of the chef-I believe her name is Tess (?), came out to see how we were doing. She was so sweet and I could tell that she was passionate about the food she made. Back to the food: the "baklava", while not authentic (on croissant dough, not phyllo) was still amazing and was served with a lemon curd whip. The pie was also good, and again, served beautifully. We finished our meal with a cute receipt in a book and were amazed that two lunches (with hefty portions), two desserts, and one drink came out to around $20. I would expect to pay $40 for that quality of food! The second time we went, I took my whole family and it was a bit more underwhelming because the potatoes needed a bit more salt, service and food were a little slower,the filet mignon had chewy, tough pieces of meat, and the tomato soup way too thick and not very flavorful. The rice pudding creme brulee and grilled cheese of the day were still delicious though, and I am still giving Bistro a La Mode 5 stars because although the second trip was inconsistent with the first, the food was still great. Also, they let you walk around the grounds of the manor so it's really quite a nice overall experience- and because we lie so close, we will definitely be back! Even if you don't live close, try it out! The great thing about this place is that the manor does not depend on its restaurant to keep it afloat-- meaning-- Bistro a La Mode does not sacrifice quality of food for price. read more

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Very disappointed. Rude and abrasive upon arrival. Almost seemed annoyed that we were even there. Poor communication and mediocre service. Great food. read more

I love Board and Batten. I got turned on to this new restaurant while my daughter was planning her wedding at Stonebridge Manor next door (which was Feb 24th and was awesome! They are a fabulous wedding venue!). Same owner and same chef. Both of them have great pride in the food they serve. You can tell they use fresh ingredients with that flare for something extra. The short ribs are excellent! But so is everything here! I wish they would add the duck quesadilla appetizer they served at my daughter's wedding, they are delicious! The fire pits outside add a great ambiance whether here for dinner, happy hour or just to gather with friends for some drinks. I'll bet if they added live musicians this place would be packed in the evenings! I love it here! read more

Very cute, quaint little place nestled in a commercial industry park. I'm sure the wedding venue was there first and is just thrilled to be surrounded by all the industrial buildings. But, they have done an exceptional job of blending in and remaining cozy. It sure makes me wish I hand planted ficus trees in my yard . The grounds are gorgeous and there is a sweet little wedding venue next door. The atmosphere is chic and the simple menu is nice. The strawberry salad was very good and the grilled cheese of the day was really good. I loved the passion flavored iced tea. The patio is lovely and I bet it would be fabulous at night to sit outside with the huge fire tables . We will go back definitely. read more

Excellent food, excellent service. Beautiful patio that is shaded well in the evening.. This place is everything a restaurant should be.

I wanted to take my family out for a special occasion dinner. We were denied a table because a bigger party was scheduled to arrive later in the evening. The restaurant was probably 20% full so apparently some people were still being allowed to dine. We were well dressed and polite. Maybe they just didn't want children to eat there or we didn't know the secret handshake. Either way, I wouldn't recommend. read more

Very disappointed in our dinner tonight. Service was very slow, but the kicker was closing out our bill. It took almost 45 minutes to settle our check. Food was pricey. This used to be our favorite place, but after tonight, we'll look for another option. read more

This place is adorable and has great food and drinks. Perfect for a date night or a night out with friends.

We went last night to celebrate Valentine's and enjoy their special valentines tasting menu and it was an absolutely awful experience. The waitress who served us seemed nice but never checked on us and when our food took over an hour to come out she never acknowledged that either. The appetizers were good but the main course which was the steak they advertised for the 3 course meal was chewy and we could not even eat it. They did offer to comp the steak but it didn't make up for how bad the service and experience was. We got there at 7:30 and didn't leave until 9:30 and this was without even eating our main course. I've been here once before and it was great so I'm not sure what happened last night, but hopefully the owner sees this and fixes it going forward. read more

New place in Mesa went there tonight with friends for dinner. Setting outside is around fireplaces in side is bright and open. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable. They have a very reasonable wine list and all the food that we ordered was excellent. It was cooked to perfection with nice presentation. Definite repeat! read more

Veronica is awesome and suggested the homemade pasta. The duck was decent. The charcuterie board is solid. Everything is priced fairly and the restaurant is gorgeous. We cannot wait for it to cool down so we can go back for cocktails on the patio. read more

Awesome. Brand new place with parking lot. Modern interior friendly service and delicious dishes. I would come back again soon

I come here for bunch a few times a year. It used to be inside the manor but moved to it's own building ‍. The food is really good and I love how the menu is always changing. To me it's a good sign if different stuff is on the menu but it's always tasty no matter what I get. servers are kind , ambiance is quaint. read more

The 3 star is based on the service only. The establishment is so charming and beautiful and the food is delicious. I have been here twice and both times the B & B has not been extremely busy (came early to avoid the crowds) but the service was extremely slow. 1st time came to celebrate a girlfriends (party of 4) birthday. Took awhile to get our drink orders in but once we did and order an appetizer the drinks and food came out quickly. Took awhile to get our waiter back to order our food. Finally ordered and when the food came one order was wrong. It was suppose to be for another table. Okay...no big deal he was able to correct it pretty quick. All the food we order was very delicious we were all happy with what we chose. Next they gave the birthday girl a nice dessert with a Happy Birthday message on the plate. Nice touch! 2nd time came with girlfriends to meet up prior to our high school reunion so drinks, appetizer and share some light bites. Came in at 5:30pm it was warmer outside so it was not busy. It took forever to get our drink orders in...finally get our drinks and we order the cheese board that came out pretty quickly but now our waiter in no where to be seen. He finally came and we order some sliders (menu says 3) we asked can we order (1) extra? No problem...out came 3. Ordered a salad to share as the portions here are pretty decent. All the food was delicious now we need the check....ummmmmm where is our waiter? Finally, we had to ask another employee we need the check get the check pay and can't find him again to pay the bill. We go an ask another employee here is our check we need to leave to make our reunion...Oh, we cannot process this for you your waiter needs to process. OMG! I literally took 30 minutes to get our check, pay the check and get out the door. So....if you have all the time in the world this place is beautiful, it's brand new the food is delicious just the service both times have been extremely slow. read more

This is a nice upscale (without the price) bistro. We sat outside and ate French dips with Mac and cheese, house made chips, and peach tea. Great food, great service and great patio. We loved it! read more

Please come here often, make sure this gem doesn't disappear. Amazing scratch made food, great atmosphere, well thought out interior decorating. Their braised short ribs are my favorite!!! They should be changing up their menu for fall, and we cannot wait to get a look at the new menu. Thank you for having a fun adult dining experience in Mesa!!! read more

Hidden gem! Greaaaaaaaat food! The charcuterie boards are amazing and yummy! Happy Hour apps fabulous and the pineapple bread pudding to die for! read more

This is truly a hidden gem. The menu here is simple yet complex. By that I mean they have sandwiches, soups and salads but they are ever changing such as the the -Mac n Cheese, Grown-up Grilled Cheese, soup and some of the dessert. Don't worry though, they do have some items that are always the same. We couldn't decide what sandwich to have so we decided to share the Tour de France which gets you 1/2 of the Southwestern Chicken Salad Croissant (our fav), Chicken Caprese and the Grown-up Grilled Cheese and comes with 2 sides of your choice so we opted for the house made chips and the mac n cheese. The portion was perfect for us to share. We couldn't decide on the dessert so we ordered the pastry platter which gets you the butter bar, pie of the day and the pastry of the day. ***caution not for the faint of heart or those watching their weight We can't wait to go back again and try other items on the menu. The setting was gorgeous and perfect. A must try for sure. read more

Board & Batten - Pastry platter we shared...pumpkin chocolate chip roll with orange ginger cream cheese mousse, butter bar and custard pie. - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

***Take note! Board & Batten has moved! As of a few months ago (October or November), they are no longer in this extraordinary manor house and its beautiful gardens. :-( . . . They moved next door next to a barren field overlooking their parking lot. Needless to say, I was soooo disappointed when I arrived there, as I was looking forward to going to this exquisite environment that is in all these photos on here! I was super excited when I found the place on yelp and looked at all the photos. However, that said, while it is truly sad that I never got to experience the beauty of where it used to be, it is still a pretty stellar place. The new building is still a gorgeous place to have lunch or breakfast or what have you. It's very spacious and still tucked away and quiet and has charm, just not the same charm, probably not anywhere near it, but still a very clean and pristine and aesthetically appealing place in a totally different way. My friend, who hadn't seen the photos like I had, liked it a lot! She was happy. It was unfortunate I had seen how beautiful it used to be and chose the place based largely on that. Well, down to the food: I only ordered the carrot soup as I wasn't real hungry and my friend had the spinach salad. Both dishes were gorgeous aesthetically. Unfortunately, my dish was only as good as the carrots that were in it (it was a real simple soup) and the carrots had a distinctly bitter flavor. Mainly, they weren't good and the flavor of the soup was ruined by that. But, had the carrots had a better flavor, it would have been a pretty great soup. Presentation: 5 stars; Flavor of my one dish: 3 stars. Putting my disappointment aside that this place is no longer in the gorgeous mansion and its gardens, the ambiance is a solid 4 stars, so I'm giving this place a 4 star rating and would definitely come back and recommend it even though my soup was lacking in good flavor. (I know it's something that just happens sometimes with the produce that we have access to). I may update this rating based on my next foray to Board & Batten and how the fare turns out. If I go back and I'm "over" my disappointment about the move and missing the beautiful manor house gardens, AND the food is good, I may be able to give them a 5 star rating, ha ha. Note: when facing the mansion where the restaurant used to be, you need to go one drive to the right, and pull into that parking lot. That's where the new restaurant is located. read more

Wow. We found this hidden gem this last weekend and we were thoroughly impressed. Service was great, food was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect. Keep doing what you're doing because it works! read more

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4 instead of 5 stars because it was a little loud likely due to very high ceilings and my cocktail was not the best. Otherwise the food was great and the place itself is really lovely. We have been residents of Mesa for 25 years. Hard to believe we stumbled on this place after it opened doors 2 years ago, according to the waitress. So, they need better advertising. We will definitely be going back and are looking forward to eating outside when it gets cooler. read more

Outstanding. This place is absolutely beautiful- so unexpected, especially in this area. The staff was very nice and welcoming. Our server was knowledgeable of the menu and made excellent suggestions. On top of all that - the food was excellent. We had the brioche with butter - absolutely delicious. I had the arugula salad with grilled salmon (cooked perfectly) and my husband had the gnocchi which had the most amazing sauce and melted in your mouth. We had a wonderful Cab, recommended by our server and for desert we indulged in the Sticky Toffee Pudding which was absolute perfection. Can't wait to go back. This place has a patio to die for as well with fire tables and heaters. Just lovely! read more

Great food, inexpensive, laid bank atmosphere...I'm not usually one for anyplace called "bistro" LOL but I'm glad I took the chance! I had the grown up grilled cheese and twisted Mac n cheese, my wife had a southwest salad. We had apple/berry pie and rice pudding. Delicious! And under $20 read more

The most unique grilled cheese and Mac and cheese that you can find anywhere. The also have daily dessert specials that are never the same daily. Always fresh and delicious. I do think that the price per portion is off, and for the price point it should be a little better ingredient choices, like more organic non-gmo produce used. And maybe it is, but it is not advertised as such. Either way it if delicious and unique everytime. read more

Tried this place out yesterday for the first time and loved it! We went for their social hour and they have pretty good deals on their food and drinks. We got the sliders and sausages wrapped in a puff pastry. So good and so filling! We can't wait to go back! read more

Great ambiance, food and service! Love their patio. Not happy about the new happy hour limited appetizer selections (as that is all you have to eat at that time) but now we know before we go hungry. read more

After not visiting Board and Batten for about a year have been 3 times in the past couple of weeks. Forgot how great their happy hour is. The tacos and meat balls are wonderful as well as a nice beer and wine selection. The property is about as close to A Scottsdale vibe as you will find in all of Mesa with wonderful outdoor seating as well as a nice bar indoors. Staff very attentive and nice. Give it a try read more

What a wonderful hidden gem in Mesa! The good is outstanding, the wine selection stellar, and the staff top-notch. You have to try this place! A must! read more

This is a perfect local spot! Amazing food, service and atmosphere! Don't have to drive to Scottsdale for a wonderful meal. Everyone here goes above and beyond to make your whole dining experience amazing! read more