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    3.9 (71 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Kemlyn B.

    Charming Dinner and Movie! My daughters brought me to Forks and Boards for my birthday. 5 course dinner plus cocktails and mocktails. Spirited Away is my favorite Miyazaki Movie. Each drink and course was related to the movie. It was super cute. Some of the courses and drinks I liked better than others. Overall, it was a super fun event.

    Sauce issues
    Brad W.

    Was on the bar side of this place, but definitely a different crowd than most bars in the area. They had sports on the TV sets and got a $5 PBR. The small $12 vegetable pizza had good crust, but really didn't have any taste and was lacking sauce. Was never offered grated cheese either. More of a geeks paradise.

    Gluten free buffalo chicken sandwich and side salad.
    Tabatha B.

    What a great find for people with Celiac! Thank you so much. There are 2 portions to the place, a restaurant and a large game store and gathering place. The restaurant itself has board games and puzzles to play while you're eating. So many gluten free options and definitely celiac disease in mind. They clarify when you order too. It's the first time I've had a fried buffalo chicken sandwich since my diagnosis 22 years ago. Wow was it good! They have a dedicated fryer. If you're in the area, it's a must!

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    Sabrina H.

    Experience more like a 3.5/5 ! Came here for the 5- course dinner movie experience for "Ponyo" Here's what was included in this $85 course including 2 alcoholic drinks : Ponyos Tidal Treat: shortbread cracker infused with bacon and topped with red bean paste Sea cucumber salad : crisp, briny salad of cucumber, carrot, and daikon in sesame oil and chili flakes Seabed serenity broth: miso and lemongrass with silken tofu in a citrusy broth Depths of discovery stirfry : yakisoba noodles with pork veggies, sesame, soy and garlic Tides and embrace honey cake : honey cake topped with blue pea, flour, whipped cream Cocktails : Tsunami kiss : lychee ginger with vodka, lime, and fizzy splash Moons tide rising: blend of perlata, sweet vermouth , campari and translantic bitters Let me start off with the vibes of the place very spacious and clean I thought the service was quick and efficient. I did see some not the best service though from a certain bartender I won't name, She seemed just to be having a bad mood in general so I kind of felt like we were being a bother for just being there and she didn't like working later then she usually does so okay sorry for bothering you first time here thought it was cool haha , As we had gone an hour early to hang out in the bar area. But once we sat down, the servers were much more friendly and quick and efficient as well in the movie section it's not a closed off section so you can still hear the people playing games in the room connected, but they're not super loud and you don't really notice that it is in the open area and you can hear the movie fine. The speakers do sound a little bit shot out, though I'm really loud parts of the movie, now the food/drinks for me was like 50-50, good and bad one of the cocktails was all right. The other one was really undrinkable to the point that I noticed nobody else really drink the second one. The cracker they give in the beginning was pretty good not the combination I expected, but it worked well. The cucumber salad definitely could've definitely used way more sauce. There was just like barely anything on it and we were just tasting basically raw carrots and cucumbers that weren't the freshest, the broth soup wasn't very lemongrass. You could barely taste it. It was more of a miso soup if anything and the type of tofu they decided to use I probably wouldn't have done not fresh but the dried out kind that you rehydrate , They just taste very good. The yakisoba was pretty OK though I think that was probably the star of all of the food. Didn't have much seasoning, and not much in it just the noodles three huge pork pieces and small tiny pieces of cabbage but they gave you a lot of pork in it and then the dessert at the end was really freaking good actually I have to say it was probably the best thing there two of the items, though we had to wait seven minutes after most people had already been served it so they didn't really accurately time it with everybody else as the last item which was the dessert we got literally two minutes before the movie ended compared to other people who had it 15 minutes before, so you know that could definitely be fixed. The timing , but I don't think what we got was worth the price for sure as a lot of of the things that they gave us for items that can be made cheaply coming from somebody who used to be a chef but I think the price would be worth it if you just pay attention to what they're serving as we saw a sneak peek of the menu for the Lord of the rings movie they are playing next, and I thought that menu was more worth the price than this one. I will definitely come back for another one and maybe even update this review if they do change anything that I had noted today overall Greta experience

    Movie and a meal is just a fantastic experience! New themed menu AND DRINKS each time!!!
    Lynde H.

    Love, love,love this place!!!! ALL the food, the drinks (full bar), coffee drinks, desserts, gelatos - All of it is amazing!!! Especially their themed meals - Outstanding! And I can be quite the foodie snob... Everyone that works here is simply delightful!!! Honestly, they are all so inclusive, caring and aware of special dietary needs! Especially for Gluten free/ Gluten allergies- It's simply fantastic to be able to order anything from their entire menu (except 2 or 3 WELL-MARKED items) with no fear of cross contamination these things matter so much! The entertainment is abundant- there's a variety of games to play at the tables and is highly impressive selection, not to mention they are ATTACHED to a full gaming guild. I simply cannot put into words how good the whole experience is. I get in there atleast twice a month, and more often for the special events ...

    Atul S.

    Went here for a Friday evening dinner. The interior looks very classy in the pictures, but not exactly how it is in real life. However, this restaurant is huge with plenty of seating. Maybe the biggest restaurant I would have ever been to in the Phoenix area. Here are my takes: Food/Drinks: The food is great overall. It's not the best ever but there is no complaint that I can do about the things we bought. Fried mushroom squeezes water but that is true with any place. Service: The server was nice to us and overall the order came very quickly too. The server came to check in as well. Pleasant experience overall. Ambiance: Not the ambiance that will impress you but it is not disappointing as well. Decent class. Hygiene: Everything was clean and tidy in our dining experience and stay there for 2 hours. Price: Everything was priced fine. I would not go here every day but won't have a complaint to not return if someone asked to join. Yelp check has an offer of free gelato but they got the smallest scoop possible in a disposable cup and that wasn't the best honoring of the offer that the merchant made. I doubt it would be served the same way if you order it by paying.

    Lacy K.

    Forks and Boards is a restaurant and bar at 19th ave and Bell and is attached to one of the largest gaming stores, Gamer's Guild. Grab a table and then grab a game to play from the free game library next door. The brunch menu includes pancakes, french toasts, benedicts, a waffle sandwich, and chilaquiles. The main menu for lunch and dinner offers fries with topping options (we enjoyed the bacon and cheese), onion rings, pizzas (in different sizes from personal to shareable), salads, sandwiches, burgers, chicken and even salmon. They even have a couple of fun desserts, like worms in dirt, including many gelato flavors. They've also got a full bar serving cocktails and mocktails. This is a very inclusive space with menus in multiple languages, Braille, and even audio transcript. Their menu features gluten-free and Halal options. Check out their special events like trivia nights, food classes, and dinner and a movie specials. My daughter and I walked in late at night after finding this restaurant on the Marriott Eat Around Town App. We were blown away with the cool setup of the store and restaurant and also how friendly everyone was. Our server, Autumn, sat across from us at our table and made my 7 year old feel so special and excited. Autumn talked us through the menu, high-fived my daughter for her choices, and regularly stopped by to chat. My daughter loved her and is so excited to return again with friends.

    The family game selection was good!

    I was impressed with the food and service as I did not walk in with super high expectations. The restaurant has a fun vibe to it and the staff was amazing. The only thing I would pick at was the game selection. They did not have a lot of "well-known" games available in the beginner area. Overall would recommend for a family or date night!

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    Brandi H.

    The service was so slow. We were sat immediately and waited 10 minutes to be greeted at the table then waited an unnecessary amount of time to even get water and then after another 10 minutes we finally had a server who apologized and said there was confusion about who was in charge of that table. This was supposed to be a celebration for my sons graduation. The food was not very good. Dry, unflavored, and the pizza was weird. We won't go again. It was not busy, I am assuming just a staffing problem for servers and cooks. Hope they turn it around!

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    The food options are gluten friendly and the staff make me feel comfortable eating every time I'm here even with my allergy.

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    Drop Dead Gorgeous

    4.3(83 reviews)
    17.7 mi

    I had been waiting what felt like an eternity to try out this disco-themed speakeasy! Disco balls,…read morelots of moving lights, swanky vibes, groovy music, and attentive and intelligent servers! Love it! I started out with a cocktail - the Mega Viral! Once you try it, you will understand the name. One of the more innovative cocktails I have ever had... and I ended up having two! So delicious and an experience in itself!! We enjoyed some light bites as well - the Edamame Hummus and Shishito Peppers. Both were fantastic! I love that their menu points out which items are gluten-free... and our server even warned me that the plantain chips in the Edamame Hummus could have cross-contamination... so I very much appreciate that heads up! I opted to order them anyway and I am so glad I did - so good! And I experienced no gluten issues. Awesome! I'm already looking forward to a return trip! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS*****

    Drop Dead Gorgeous is a 70s themed speakeasy located inside of Filthy Animal. My friend and I…read morearrived around opening hour and got a good spot in the middle of the bar. I love the giant disco balls and the aesthetic of this place. We started with the appletini and lemongrass highball (non-alcoholic). My friend and I ended up switching drinks because we liked each other's more than our own. For the second round, we ordered the brandy spritz and primrose martini. We weren't fans of the brandy spritz, although my friend grew into it. The primrose martini was quite good, I liked it better than the appletini. For snackies, we ordered the glizzy gaunlet, which was basically a tower of carbs. It came with 5 mini dogs with milk bread, and potato wedges. There were 3 sauces, my favorite in order were the: truffle dijonnaise, kosho aioli, and korean ketchup. We enjoyed this more than the food at Filthy Animal. Although it was pricey ($22) for just carbs and hardly any protein. The milk bread was delicious and the mini dogs were pretty good too. The potato wedges were cooked perfectly, slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Would I return? Probably not. The food was better than the drinks but it wasn't outstanding.

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    Interior

    Drop Dead Gorgeous - Smoked whiskey sour!

    Smoked whiskey sour!

    Drop Dead Gorgeous - This bar has a vibe

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    Butler's Easy

    Butler's Easy

    4.8(91 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    Full bar
    Locally owned & operated

    When we first got here, wasn't sure what to make of it. But after we sat down, checked out the…read moreamazing happy hour specials, and began settling in, we started to fall in love. The bartenders are SUPER nice. The happy hour deals are amazing. Sometimes there's a food truck. We got sliders that night and they were so good. Nice, big TVs to watch a game or in this case, find a new Netflix show to binge. Loved that they displayed local artists' works on their walls! And they have a lot of fun, themed nights like trivia or drag trivia! Also, super dog friendly with a patio out back. Definitely a fan! Cannot wait to keep returning!

    What an underrated bar! Easily my favorite bar in phoenix. I'm shocked this doesn't have way more…read morehype. If I lived in phoenix, I'd be a regular for sure They opened during Covid and are relatively new but they got all their cocktail drinks on lock. Every drink we've had has been amazing! My favorite is the lavender fog and the mulled wine (which is only available in November) The service is awesome and the bartenders are so chill and down to earth. This bar also has live music on saturdays, trivia's and game nights. In fact, at every table, they have a deck of cards against humanity. At the entrance they also have a variety of other games like connect four, jenga and such. Lavender fog: great balance of lavender and earl grey tea! The foam is the best creamy touch to the drink. I feel in a relaxed daze when I have this drink. I think it's the most special one here. It was even featured on a magazine! Pour favor: I don't like mezcal but this was nice. The mango puree was prominent which I loved and was well complimented with sour and spice. This drink style is a little more commonly found in other bars too which is probably because it's popular! Indoor smoking: smoky, cool and well done twist in the old fashioned. They prepare it in such a cool way with the smoking process and the delivery is great. SMOOTH old fashion. It was alcohol forward but I didn't feel any burn that I normally get from any common old fashion. It also had the best citrus aftertaste The sunny slope sour: great if you love whiskey sour. I loved this drink the pear and peach made the whiskey taste less harsh. One of the better renditions of whiskey sours I've had My brightside. Bitter but works so well with watermelon! Refreshing, balanced and delicious. I typically don't love Negronis but I loved this rendition. The nanny: mezcal espresso martini that was also well done. You can also taste raspberry and chocolate every sip Mulled wine: hot wine with spices that I argue was better than the mulled wines I've had in Europe. All the spices and aromas were so complex yet cozy for a chilly night! The bartenders treat their regulars well and seem to really have a great community here. With offers for movie nights, paint and sip, jack box games, wine club, etc

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    Lovecraft - Creamy Lobster Bucatini -WOW

    Lovecraft

    4.4(688 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    the prime rib quesadilla changed my life, the service was lovely, quick, and the server was engaged…read moreand interesting to talk to. Darren was a delight. the ambiance was very nice was well, dim but not dark lighting with beautiful decorating done to the place. great establishment, highly recommend

    Carbs, comfort, and a little bit of smoke! If you love New Mexican food and hatch chile as much as…read moreI do, you'll be in heaven. The menu changes daily, but I imagine they rotate favorites. I had the hatch chile mac and cheese with the smoky mushroom and it was absolutely delicious - quite spicy so make sure you can handle the heat! I also had a hatch chile cornbread muffin - the side of honey butter was a really nice touch, it's delicious. I'm a vegetarian and picked two items from the main menu, but they also have a dedicated plant-based menu. Many craft beer options on tap, and beautiful cocktails as well. The inside is perfectly dark and a bit goth with great decoration. I thought the TVs playing sports took away from the vibes a bit but I get that some people want that. A bit disappointed that the bathrooms were not in the theme, but everything else is beautiful. It took a bit of time to get our food, but I recognize I went at a busy time on a Friday evening. The rooftop patio is gorgeous. Ample parking outside, even on a busy Friday evening!

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    Lovecraft - House-made Guacamole Chips (Plant-Based), Hazy IPA

    House-made Guacamole Chips (Plant-Based), Hazy IPA

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    Trophy Room - Walkway to the exit adorned  by multiple bullets overhead

    Trophy Room

    4.5(130 reviews)
    13.4 mi

    Cool small speakeasy located inside of Wren & Wolf. We went before our dinner reservations. You…read morehave 90 mins and NO PHONES. Once you're let inside a side door you have to lock your phones up. My reaction was "you're kidding, right", then I said, let's do it. You keep the key to your numbered box. This is such a perfect way to disconnect from your phone and have ongoing conversations with no interruption. I kept attempting to show our bartender the activities we did while in Arizona, but forgot I didn't have my phone lol. We had a good ole time with our bartender (male, forgot his name but I've learned he's afraid of heights and won't go on a hot air balloon ride LOL!!). He made this drink something near an old fashioned but it was topped with an entire gingerbread cookie, I had about 3. Oh, and the staff all had on Christmas pajamas as uniform. So cute & comfy! Keep in mind we have no sense of time so we were nervous about being late to our reservations for Wren & Wolf.. the hostess assured us she would come get us and escort us to the table in time. And she did. We weren't finished our last drinks but was able to carry them over to the restaurant.

    A speakeasy apart of wren and wolf. I'm a big fan of speakeasy's so I was excited to try the trophy…read moreroom. I made a reservation online, they take a payment for each person that goes to your tab. In the end you basically get 2 drinks to pay off your reservation fee. Only drinks served here, no food. You have a certain amount of time for your reservation as well. You also put your phones away before entering. Overall it was good but I'm not sure if I'll to do it again.

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    Trophy Room - Old historical war rifles, along with trophies

    Old historical war rifles, along with trophies

    Trophy Room - I usually do not post bathroom pictures, but this one was very unique with numerous antlers overhead.

    I usually do not post bathroom pictures, but this one was very unique with numerous antlers overhead.

    Trophy Room - Great concept. No phones allowed inside policy. Drinks were tasty

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    Great concept. No phones allowed inside policy. Drinks were tasty

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