This place is a hidden gem. The atmosphere is beautiful and feels like fine dining without the…read moreprice tag. They have a great happy hour 3-6. At our table we had flatbread pizza, sliders, steak and frites, and a Caesar salad. Everything was delicious!! We enjoyed their cocktail menu and wine choices. Oh, and the cheesecake was a perfect finish! Our server was attentive and friendly. He patiently listened to the many stories are table blessed him with. Please fill this place with happy diners and save Bijan from talkative tables. You won't be disappointed!

I honestly don't understand all the 5-star Yelp reviews for this restaurant. After reading so many…read moreglowing reviews, we went in with high expectations and were thoroughly disappointed. The first red flag was walking into the restaurant on a Friday night and seeing only two other tables occupied and a couple sitting at the bar. The restaurant felt strangely quiet and lacked any real energy or atmosphere. That should have been our cue to turn around. We came for the first night of Restaurant Week, with a 6:30 PM reservation, and were already told that one of the prix fixe menu items, the salt fish fritters was unavailable. On the very first night. I ended up ordering the watermelon skewers instead, which were sad-looking and underwhelming. My sea bass was decent, but the pilaf was way too salty. My boyfriend ordered the lamb chops, which he described as anemic, served on a bed of mushy, tasteless rice with overly salty broccolini. For dessert, we ordered the regular-menu Burnt Basque cheesecake, and it was quite possibly the most tasteless cheesecake I've ever had. It didn't even taste like cheesecake, it was more like an egg custard. Ironically, the special bread pudding they whipped up for Restaurant Week was much tastier than the Burnt Basque cheesecake, although the outer edges of the bread pudding were burnt and hard. And then there was the service. Terrible. This was a three-course dinner that took two full hours to complete. The server never once came over to ask how the dishes tasted, and we had to ask for our water glasses to be refilled. By the end, we couldn't wait to get out of there. Overall, the food was subpar, the service was painfully slow, and the entire experience was frustrating from beginning to end. Whatever everyone else is raving about, we certainly didn't experience it. Needless to say, we won't be returning.

My husband and I had our first date here and have been back many times. Very good cocktails and…read morefantastic speak easy environment. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Seating is limited, so plan ahead on time. Check it out as soon as you can!

Located in Desert Ridge Marketplace, I checked out The Whining Pig on a Saturday night. Since I…read morelive in the area, I walked over. There is ample parking if you're driving. This beer-focused bar isn't the easiest to find because it's underground down a stairwell. Look for the signage close to the stairwell. Ambiance (3.5/5): We sat at a booth at the bar. It's one of the few seats that have back support (which is important to me due to my old man back). Outside of that, it's all barstool seating with no back support inside. Outside, they have a small patio with chairs. That would be another option for me when the weather cooperates. The decor inside is your typical beer bar decor. Laid back. Comfortable. There's a jukebox. A cool place to grab some brews. Service (3.5/5): Two bartenders were working that evening and they were pretty solid. I did have to grab their attention a few times but no biggie. The Whining Pig has daily specials including a beer and grilled cheese combo on Wednesdays. I was curious on the price. They didn't know nor did they find out. That was a miss. Food (N/A): No food for me on this visit as I had dinner prior. They have a small menu, mostly made up of various grilled cheese sandwiches. They have a classic one, a pizza one, and a few others. I'm a dan of grilled cheese so I'll definitely try one out at some point. They also have charcuterie boards. Drinks (4.5/5): Now for the good stuff! Unlike most beer spots, they also have wine and several cocktails. But when in Rome, so I went with a beer flight. You can choose five beers of your choosing from a list of 40 beers or so. While they don't brew their own beer, they have an interesting selection of local craft beers and European ones. The types of beers you're not going to find at your neighborhood bar, including saisons and sours. The flight is served in a pig shape holder which was pretty funny. Flights are always my go-to when they're offered as they allow you to try out a nice variety. Added bonus: Walk down the hallway past the bathrooms and you'll run into Pigtails---a speakeasy owned by the same folks. That way, you can get both your brews and elevated cocktails fix in the same night.

I love this restaurant and bar within the Scottsdale Whole Foods. The deal on Thursday is a…read moreburger, fries and beer or wine for $12. Yes...that's right...$12. So I got a Beyond Burger (which is normally $13 alone), fries and a beer. Delicious and a great deal! Only Thursday's at the bar. The Beyond burger was cooked perfectly, served with pickled onion, fresh tomato, lettuce, vegan cheese, and vegan sriracha aioli. Yummy. The fries were fresh and crispy. We also ordered the cauliflower nachos. They were good but had very little sauce on them. We asked for more sauce and the server happily returned with a side of sauce. Excellent service at the register when ordering and excellent service throughout the meal. They have other specials on other nights as well as happy hour deals. This is hands down the best restaurant all around in the area. I did not feel like I was dining in a supermarket. That ambiance was great. I will be back, basically every Thursday for the rest of my life! And then some!

Great place to grab an array of various cultural foods and a surprising number of on tap beers and…read moresit and chill in a casual atmosphere. The bartenders are very helpful in selections. Definetely check out the southeast corner of the store and hang for a few the next time you visit.

Many of our Phoenix friends have recommended this place and we're glad we listened to them. We…read morestopped by a couple weeks ago and had a wonderful first experience. Nice wine selections, delicious bites, and friendly/helpful staff. They offer several wine tasting flights (3-2 oz. pours for $19), as well as by the glass or bottle. There are also several non-alcoholic options, as I was unable to imbibe on this visit. WINE & FOOD: My wife tried three different tasting flights, the Diamond (white wines), the Ruby (red wines), and the Amber (dessert wines). My mother-in-law had a glass of the Moscato D'Asti from Piedmonte, Italy ($13), and I had a non-alcoholic Copenhagen Sparkling Tea ($14) and a Diet Coke ($4). We also tried their Spinach & Artichoke Dip ($15) and the Italian Meatballs ($19) and finished it off with the Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake ($13). Everything was delicious and all selections were perfect for the wine flights we paired them with. Bottle prices were reasonable, and we left with all three of the dessert wines, and a bottle of the Arneis. NOTE: I heard that the Turquoise Wine Bar Glendale has recently been awarded Wine Spectator's 2026 "Award of Excellence". Whether you live in the Phoenix area or are visiting from out of town, I highly recommend that you check this place out.

Lovely intimate wine bar. Great food, wine & service. We had the meatballs & charcuterie paired…read morewith a lovely red wine.

Everything. Great food ambience. Service. Haley wait service. Ryan the manager. Danny. Head chef…read more Yes it was a wonderful luncheon Thank you guys See ya soon

Went in to get out of the. Heat and sample some wines. Great quality feel comfortable space and a…read morestand up tasing bar that felt like a winery . Greeted promptly with a smile and offered the tasting place mat. Tried a sparkling wine, and went on to enjoy several varieties. Naomi was helpful and entertaining. My favorite was the Cabernet . I will be back to try more and enjoy the wonderful service offered by Naomi and the other staff.

Destinie was an absolute WONDERFUL server! So sweet and personable. The food and vibes were…read morewonderful as well. Definitely a go-to spot for the family! Will say the red sangria was favored over the white for the table! :)

The fish and chips were a hit with my wife. She couldn't stop talking about the light airy batter…read more I had the pastrami sandwich. Only able to eat 1/2 and had the other half the next day. Great tasting both days. Also had the poutine for appetizer. We both thought it was a good plate of food with the short ribs and crispy fries. Would have been 5 stars, but the on tap beer choices were limited.

Apps and meals were great! Croquettes and meatballs I will be returning for!! The bartender served…read moreus and she was very attentive. Beautiful place that I didn't know was there until a friend told us about it. Thank you for the nice experience.

Came here during the restaurant week for dinner with a friend…read more Service was above and beyond, thank you Michael! We had the three courses; First course was tuna and crispy risotto for me and Caesar salad for my friend. The tuna and crispy risotto were delicious, but the Caesar salad was a bit too salty for my friend. Second course we had the same ribs lasagna. She loved it, but I couldn't eat mine because it was way too much cheese for my taste and I couldn't taste the lasagna, sorry I had to give back to the kitchen. Third course I had chocolate mousse and my friend had the tiramisu and we both were happy with the flavors. Ambiance was perfect, thank you!

This place is amazing!! Super cozy, but also such a vibe! You can tell the staff here are really…read moregreat. I went for the first time with some pals who are regulars and that made it a super fun experience. They had a DJ set up, the wine list was amazing! Lots of options. I didn't try and snacks, but saw other plates that looked yummy. Fun for a girls night out, date night. Def will be back with more friends!

What a cool spot in downtown Phoenix! Lots of choices to choose from - bubbly, white, orange, and…read morered wines. Kaitlyn was very knowledgeable and helped me on my wine selection. They do have a couple of options for beers for those who aren't wine drinkers.

Brunch was great and the mimosas were even better! I ordered…read morethe Chilaquiles without egg and added black beans. A great idea. Service was great!

We stopped in for a girl brunch and definitely appreciate them letting us hang out to enjoy our…read moreSunday together! It was quiet and service was friendly, very chill environment Drinks: my Tiramisu martini, the rosemary lavender mimosa, ciao Bella, beer, and the cappuccino were great! Good balance for the flavors and really enjoyable! The espresso martini, Bloody Mary, lemon cello martini and lattes were not enjoyable for those that ordered them. Lattes were just alright and just coffee. Food: chicken and waffles seemed to be the most enjoyed thing for one of the girls got! And two enjoyed her Benedict's. -The hash browns and eggs on my skillet were flavorful, however the steak was overcooked and had zero seasoning. -Chilaquiles was sweet and not a favorite. She felt bad for not eating more but just didn't satisfy the palette. -the tre Benedict was alright but again didn't have the same result as hoping for. Cute place, family owned, and definitely would come back for the drinks I got and maybe to try dinner instead. I personally think the brunch menu should be smaller with a larger emphasis of Italian Brunch items. That may allow for a better focus on flavor and dishes to be stronger.

I was there yesterday, I had the most wonderful server, Addison, very attentive and friendly,…read morechecked on us many times to make sure we had everything we needed! Will definitely be back and ask for her as a server every time!

Postinos is a total vibe. I had been here several times when I lived in Arizona, but came back for…read morea work trip and noticed it was close to my hotel. My husband had never been so I was excited to have him experience it. We headed over to Postinos on a Sunday afternoon and wanted to quick bite before meeting friends. We got to the establishment and were seated rather quickly. We ordered two soft drinks and the bruschetta board. My husband wanted to order more, but we were headed to another establishment to meet friends and eat - we decided to keep it light. We ordered the apple and fig, salmon, sweet and spicy jam, and Prosciutto Di Parma, Fig & Mascarpone. Throughout the week, my husband continued to recommend other people head over there as it was close to our hotel. When asked, his favorite was the salmon. Mine was the prosciutto. We both sat there and wished it were located in Florida where we live! Thanks for an amazing experience!