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    Bobby Q - Mesa

    4.4 (2.6k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Vibe is dope
    Sergio M.

    Great service, best barbecue, not a steak house. $52 boneless steak. I've had really good barbecue experiences here.

    Outside Mother's Day decor
    Lauren M.

    Came here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Salad tasted fresh. Service was good. Loved the donuts!

    Q-Rolls
    Melissa R.

    Ahmazing!! Awesome food, awesome service! Dominque was amazing!! She literally was one of the best funny, attentive and gracious servers I have ever had!! I have never had a bad thing here EVER. The laid back fun mood of the restaurant always brings me back!

    Awesome lemonade! Not too sugary and not too sour
    James S.

    Bobby Qs is a great place for higher quality BBQ experience. You can get standard BBQ items, Salads, Burgers, sandwiches and Steaks. There's something for everyone here and the food is great. Also the service from DJ was top notch. He was very attentive and helpful for our dinner experience. Just a tip, if you have a group of 4-6, order the Hog Heaven. More than enough food for the group and keeping it easy for everyone. Great place for BBQ!

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    Scarlett M.

    This was my second time visiting Bobby Q, first time for the Mesa location. The staff right away were so sweet and funny. You really have amazing staff, great group of people. My party got a ton of food to share and for three of us it left us with plenty to take home. Everything was delicious! I was really impressed with the smoke flavor and portion sizes. The complimentary cornbread and dessert donuts are a great addition to the meal as well. I also loved the interior design, soft calm lighting. I will be visiting here again with the family.

    The "Whole Hog"
    Eliza O.

    Closer to a 4.5 because Crystal was awesome and there are many things to like about Bobby Q's. The place looks great and has a fun, energetic (but welcoming) vibe - like a bbq place should have. Sat at the bar to avoid any wait and it was a great choice because Crystal took excellent care of us. Ordered the "Whole Hog" and got to try different meats and sides. The mashed potatoes with peppered gravy were a hit, and the brisket was tender. Also enjoyed the pulled chicken and beef ribs. Overall good food - definitely get the mash! Also ordered drinks and those were terrific! Smoked old fashioned and Blood Orange Margarita - both excellent. The Blackberry Smash was delicious, too.

    Denise M.

    Came here for dinner and was glad we had reservations. There were quite a few people waiting for tables, and there is not a lot of space to wait. This place has a great atmosphere--very rustic, with lots of reclaimed wood and exposed brick. If you take a walk around the bar, you can see how big this place is. One big complaint we had was the drink menu. It's had nice colorful pictures of each cocktail, but absolutely no description of the cocktails. That would be great if we were only in an Instagram world, but we actually like to choose our cocktails by what's in them, and more importantly what's NOT in them. I love mezcal, and hubby hates it. Hubby loves whiskey, and I hate it. But there was no way to know the ingredients. We asked the server if there was a menu that listed what was in each drink. She said no and I asked how are we supposed to know what's in the drink? She said she knows them all and we would have to ask her. She really did know them all, but we only asked for a couple because we didn't want her standing there giving us the rundown of 20 cocktails. I'm not sure why they would do it this way, but it seems like a really bad thing. I really love the cornbread and butter that every table gets. So happy to see our server bring us the basket! Hubby got the brisket salad and I got to pecanha steak with chimichurri, mashed potatoes and pecan coleslaw. I loved every single thing about my meal. The chimichurri on the pecanha steak was delicious! On the other hand, hubby said that his brisket did not have much flavor and that it was just okay. Of course at the end of the meal we got a little bag of the signature cinnamon sugar donuts! That's always a treat! We had a nice time and I really liked my dinner, but they seriously need to think about a different cocktail menu.

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    Brian B.

    First time ever going here. I got the chicken fried chicken, which was phenomenal. I loved it. It was nice and buttery tasting. The gravy was perfect. The mashed potatoes were awesome. I also heard they have donuts here. I didn't get the trim. The machine was down, but I heard they're phenomenal. The service was good. The waitress made sure we had a food on time. I had her drinks we filled she was very knowledgeable about the menu. The ambience was good. We sat by the bar, which was decently quiet, not a whole lot of people in there at the time, but you could hear a little music in the background, which was perfect. we could still carry on a conversation at the house happen to Repeat or hear extra hard

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    Erica S.

    We had so much fun here for my mom's birthday. They had to have little portable AC units nearby to keep the temperature comfortable, but it didn't bother us. And the bar has a pretty nasty smell, so as long as you're sitting away from it, you're good. Super fun decor and ample seating. Our server was great, and all of our food was delicious. The drink menu is super fun too with drinks coming in funny-shaped glasses and whatnot.

    Three meat Combo
    Sonny Z.

    Good food & exceptional service. Shabby chic interiors and the attention to lighting was well thought out.

    Julian E.

    Got to say that a good restaurant always has staff that seek to please you and this place shows that effort at the entrance and the exit. The atmosphere is elegant and tasteful, great place to bring a date or the boss lady. I came for the BBQ but didn't know they served fried chicken so that's what I led with. I did try to add a beef bone but at 12:30 they were already out... I instead added some pulled pork and some brisket. The two sides were roasted jalapeños which were under cooked and needed salt and Mac n cheese which were the best I've had so far at a local BBQ joint. It was super creamy and super cheesy with some very flavorful browned cheddar cheese on top, magnificent... the fried chicken was a lite medium crust that had a lite to medium herbal flavor. The meat was well penetrated with the 24 hour marinade, super moist. I would rate the chicken as a 4 out of 5. It was pleasant but an herbal crust blocks that caramelized fried chicken flavor. The pulled pork did have a lite smokiness to it but felt a touch dry. It was sent out with a smear of sauce on top, sin number 1... The brisket was a 5 oz portion. It was nice and tender but had very little smoke flavor to it. I couldn't tell if there was a pink ring due that it also was sent out with sauce on it but I'm sure it did, sin number 2...!!! My friend had the brisket and ribs. His opinion about the brisket was the same and commented that the ribs had little flavor and was overcooked, the bone literally disintegrated in his hands. We both rated the BBQ altogether a 3 out of 5. I gave this review a 4 because the Mac n cheese and chicken raised the total score. No one should ever order brisket and receive it pre-sauced...ever!!! I'll still come back though...

    Q-ROLLS Stuffed with smoked prime beef brisket, served with chipotle ranch.
    Krissy W.

    I am not really a fan of BBQ places so when my husband said let's go, I was like, "meh". I was more than thrilled with the food and the service. Our server, Michael, was so great with being attentive and offering recommendations. The manager came to check on us during our meal which was so nice. The food was amazing and when we got our check they gave us fresh mini donuts in a bag to take with us. We will definitely be back again.

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    Fred W.

    The food was fantastic. The service was amazing that the best server ever Sara the food was so big. I probably have two more dinners with all the extras. The ambiance the music and the look was fantastic. Everything floats so perfectly. The scene the lighting was amazing. Everything about this restaurant was fantastic. This is a one in 1 million Barbecue Place and I am coming back soon

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    Is the cornbread unlimited?

    Yes we've been served multiple baskets !☺️

    Is there outdoor dining?

    Yes

    I was just wondering what items you would recommend for a Gluten Free meal? or even side orders.

    All the meat and BBQ is gluten free! And mash potatoes, Broccoli, coleslaw! Very gluten friendly!

    P Is there patio seating?

    They do, mostly shady too, yet not dog friendly.

    Is the spicy sausage a real hot link?

    No, not like farmer johns or earl campbell hot, they are spicy plus they are cut in Diagonal slices. Now they are very hot if you add the hot bbq sauce

    Is this bbq place kid friendly? It would be nice to have a great meal with the wife , a couple cocktails and let the kids enjoy as well.

    Excellent spot for the family... My nephews absolutely love their Mac and cheese.. Very kid friendly And free in house scratch made donuts at the end of your meal.

    Is this the same people as the one in Phoenix or is it a franchise?

    Pretty sure it's the same owner.

    Gluten free options?

    It says gluten free on their page

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    After a really poor experience at an Italian restaurant down the block, we came here to have…read moredessert and cocktails. Loved the atmosphere. Sat at the bar where service was good, drinks were expertly prepared and really enjoyed the dessert! Food looked great as well, I really wish we had eaten here instead of wasting money at the other place.

    This review is long overdue…read more After drinks and bites at The Living Room on Saturday, May 6, 2017, Rachel took Allen, David and me to THE BRICKYARD DOWNTOWN for more alcoholic beverages. Nestled in historic downtown Chandler, in the narrow sliver of Boston Street, the speak-easy themed cocktail bar and restaurant is located inside the former home of the Chandler Arizonan, the city's original hometown newspaper since 1912. With exposed brick walls and rich wood finishes, the historic site provides an upscale, contemporary urban and industrial-chic setting. After easily finding parking in walking distance from the entrance, we arrived shortly before midnight of the 7th. They were closing soon, but we had enough time to order a round of craftly-made cocktails and beers to down quickly. It helps when your friend knows the bartender. Enter smiley face emoji here. THE BRICKYARD DOWNTOWN is credited for the first place that I ever tried a CLOVER CLUB, a pink, frothy cocktail with fruity, citrusy, velvety qualities. I was instantly tickled pink, literally, by the nostalgic feel of the elegant concoction, topped with artfully designed egg white foam and served in a vintage-style champagne glass. What a beauty of a drink with a touch of class and sophistication! Almost made me want to throw on a flapper dress and dance the Charleston...until I realized the need to balance from the powerful punch in the serious drink. Fancy, stiff cocktails served at THE BRICKYARD DOWNTWON fo shizz. No complaints about that here! It's been a while since I visited Arizona. Maybe it's time to return. If/when I do, I will mos def drop by THE BRICKYARD DOWNTOWN again!

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    The Brickyard Downtown - Cabbage and sausage lasagna

    Cabbage and sausage lasagna

    The Brickyard Downtown - Mini Bricks

    Mini Bricks

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    The Ostrich - Front door

    The Ostrich

    4.1(458 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    We came here for a private event and we were served a buffet style meal. Salad, rigatoni, chicken…read moreparmesan and pizza. The salad was the only decent thing to eat. The chicken parmesan was completely overcooked and dry with mushy bread crumb coating. The pizza crust was like cardboard. Maybe the a la carte meal quality is better, but I won't come back to find out because dinner was very disappointing.

    The drinks and the food were fantastic. We ordered the Clover Club (favorite drink at our table),…read moreOstrich Pornstar and French Martini. You are able to order food from the Crust Simply Italian restaurant menu and it gets served to you. We ordered the Spicy Garlic Knots and the Calabrian chili it comes with on the side was perfection for that kick spicy food lovers look for. The Margherita pizza tasted fresh, warm, crispy and I would order again. We came in on a Friday night (9pm), we were greeted and sat in a booth for four right away. It was busy, lively, loud, super dark and filled with eye catching artwork/photos. The only part I did not enjoy in my experience was our server. Our server provided us with subpar service because she would not let me finish my statement, would leave me mid-sentence, would forget to check in our table, once I paid she left quickly and didn't give me a chance to request my receipt on her handheld card reader. I would return for the drinks, food and hope the service from the server would improve.

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    The Ostrich - The Baker

    The Baker

    The Ostrich - Front to back: Room 301, Mexican Firing Squad

    Front to back: Room 301, Mexican Firing Squad

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