Love this restaurant the barbecue is absolutely delicious. The restaurant is super cute. It's not very big. So if you have a party, it's gonna be a tight squeeze. We went there for my daughter's birthday. They were very attentive. They have tons of beer, selection, and other cocktails if you want. Barbecue everybody has a little bit of everything on the menu not disappointed. read more

Small cool gastropub. Food is actually what brought us here, heard and saw good things about it, decided to check it out. I think, like everyone, they are going through staffing issues, so for a big party of 8, we were a tough group. We had to wait to get seated, to get our food, and I could tell they were doing the best with what they had. I didn't mind, and it didn't tarnish my view of the place. It's a cool vibe, dark, retro, and AC blasting! Great hangout for a smaller party. New Mexican style hatch chili-Texas BBQ cuisine w/vegan options. We had the burrito w/red sauce and the green chili stew. Flavors were on point, but the stew was just meat. Guess I expected it to be more of a stew (w/veggies or something) rather than a bowl of stewed meat. The fried egg on top was just a bit overdone. The yolk was hard! Shucks, no oozing yellow goodness on top of my stew to finish it! Friends had a smoked prime rib, meat was great, but the mashed potatoes had a huge chunk of potato in it. The asparagus was tough and stringy. For a $50 plate you should expect a little more. I can see how some people really loved this place, and the potential to be awesome is there. That's my only reason I gave it 4 stars. I'll be back for a date night or something. I hope the finish on the plates next time are executed to their fullest potential. read more

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Proccessed Meat during the Week. Let me start off by saying i haven't left a bad review for any company ever. This review is a difficult one to post but people definitely needed to be aware before dining on certain days especially those with sensitive dietary restrictions. After 3 great weekend dining experiences, my partner and I decided to pop in on a week day. We both noticed they switch the shredded chicken out to a processed canned chicken. It's hard not to notice when the weekend menu easily hits perfect 5 stars on quailty, however the ol' switch a roo comes off as deceiving when the price remains the same. High ticket for Mushy Chicken? I would much rather them say its currently unavailable then lowering the quailty. Such a bummer... read more

What an amazing lowkey spot. Every time I come here I'm always more impressed. The drinks are crafty and fabulous. Their fried chicken dinner on Sundays to die for and omg the green chili Mac and cheese is the best! And they have a super cute rooftop patio. Overall 10 out of 10! It's a must try! read more

Had a great first time experience at Lovecraft! Great choice of beers and enjoyed my green chile watermelon margarita. For our entrees, we ordered the green chile shepherds pie and the enchiladas. Both were delicious and only made better by our wonderful server, Dave who provided outstanding service despite how busy it was. Cool vibes and we'll definitely be back! read more

First time and 100% pleased! Great environment. Ate off the happy hour menu! Just like we like. BBQ is really tasty. Service was EXCELLENT! We'll be back! read more

Absolutely delicious with a couple of interesting twists on New Mexican food. Fun decor and super friendly staff.

I drove by this place for years thinking it sold adult toys. Surprise, it sells delicious southwestern cuisine. Came with a girlfriend last night and a moody decor welcomed us. The seating is very tight and the people next to us heard conversation we probably both wish they didn't.... but it was still comfortable. My friend and I split the bbq with two meats option. The pork was divine with the cream based bbq sauce. The brisket was also good, but the pork was certainly the winner. Our side was the fries topped with queso. That was fair. We also ordered the hazelnut cake for dessert. The bottom was dry and almost inedible. We let our server know, and she said it had been frozen and took it off the bill. read more

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Saturday night I checked the online Waitlist around 8:30pm and no wait, so I drove to Lovecraft and got there just before 9pm. They close at 10pm according to Yelp. Walked in the door, saw the sign "please wait to be seated", and so I waited...for exactly 5 minutes. No one approached me, no host that I could tell, and so I turned around and walked out. The place was busy and servers were hopping, but someone needs to pay attention to the entrance. The wall placed just inside the entrance door, with the please wait to be seated sign, might be a deterrent to staff monitoring the entrance. Menu looked enticing. read more

What a treasure to find! From First step in the door with the mood the decor and lighting sets for you. The flavors in this place you will not find anywhere else. From traditional New Mexican to Barb b que with a wonderful flare.My husband and I travel and are definitely foodies, trust me when I say you will not be disappointed! We will be regulars. Oh and ask for the salsa both red and green soooo savory! Ask to be seated in Dcon's section and let him guide you through the menu and make suggestions based on your taste! The owner should be commended for bringing award winning delicious food to Phoenix! Thanks Dcon for your amazing, attentive service! read more

I love the ambiance and general theme of the bar. Although, the bathroom could use some love. It's bright and stark white, with no attention to the theme. There were a ton of televisions playing sports, which I thought was strange for this type of bar. I'd suggest playing vintage horror movies on most of the tvs and have one playing sports (unless patrons request they be changed.) It's great that they have a plant based menu with lots of choices. The food was pretty good, as were the cocktails. I would like to see a little more creativity with the drinks , but what I did order was strong and good. read more

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Food and drinks are great. If you like New Mexico style green chile, this is the place. Tap selection is on point too.

Ambiance was nice. Second floor patio seating was very nice. Bathroom was clean and open space. Service was good. She was polite and asked questions, and did a great job. The drink menu looked great. We had a couple beers which were good! The food ... Well the majority of the food was spicy. So if you don't like peppers, hatch Chili's, or spicy food I would not recommend this place. Fries were tasty. Cole slaw was okay. Pazole was great. Guac was spicy. Tortilla chips were good. Sala was good but spicy. They did have a good vegan menu, which is really nice especially for people who can't eat have certain foods. Parking is okay. Price was average for a beer/food restaurant, especially in Phoenix 2024 (inflation sucks past few years). Overall like a 7/10 or a 3.5/5. read more

This place has very rapidly become one of my favorite places to eat at. I live in the East Valley, but come here often whenever I travel to the west side. I love New Mexican cuisine! Lovecraft combines their New Mexican flavors with smoky BBQ. In addition to having great food, they are also a beer and bottle shop. They have over a hundred craft beers on tap or in bottles and cans. They also sell cider, mead, and wine. There is a very convenient refrigerated grab-in-go section to the side that has a nice selection of craft beers in bottles and cans. Majority of them are locally brewed here in Arizona. The ambience of Lovecraft is pretty cool. They dim the lights, use red drapes on the walls, have a cool lounge area in the front, and some table games in the back. For food, they have many New Mexican favorites like carne adovada, stacked enchiladas, green chile stew, and tacos. They smoke the meat (chicken, pork, brisket, and mushrooms) that they use for these dishes overnight. Their house-made salsas are bomb. I love sitting at the bar and smelling all that smoky spicy food coming out of the kitchen. Lovecraft has great happy prices from 3-6pm and specials like prime rib and fried chicken on the weekends. Parking can be a little tight on occasions, but overall this is a great neighborhood restaurant and is right off the SR 51. You can check out what beers are being featured on the Untappd app. read more

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If I lived in Phoenix, I would dine here weekly! Our server Taisha was AMAZING and very friendly. BIRRIA ON TUESDAYS read more

Lovecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Went here with a group of six. The ambiance and service were great and so was the food. The reviews about the meatloaf are all true. It's so good! New Mexican spin on meatloaf might be my new favorite. The only reason why I'm rating this place 4 instead of 5 stars is because this place is darker than hot topic and Hollister back in the early 2000's. I love a good low light mood but your girl couldn't even find her her fork on the table. read more

Lovecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We will be back! I had the Frito bowl. It was very flavorful with a nice amount of heat. I know a lot of people would disregard the goat cheese and lavender cheesecake drizzled with honey, but it was one of the most amazing desserts I have ever eaten! read more

We absolutely love this place. The birria Tuesdays and special on wine on Wednesdays specifically! Broken nachos and street tacos are a must. The last few times we've been in, Dave and (a new guy with a mustache forgot his name!) give wonderful service!! The atmosphere is also unique especially for a New Mexican restaurant. read more

Nice date atmosphere, told my guy it sort of gave me a "Lovecraft Country" feel lol. We went on fathers day, so they were beginning to get busy after we were seated. We were seated as soon as we walked in, and my boyfriend was impressed with their beer display and selection. We were also delighted with their plant based options. Because my boyfriend couldn't decide on which beer to get, our waiter offered him a sample of a few, which he appreciated, and was able to pair it with his meal. We really enjoyed those WARM tortilla chips and guac, and didn't let any of those beans go to waste! Food and service were excellent. We would definitely stop by again on our next phx trip! read more

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Went here for a celebratory dinner and cocktails. I was a little worried I wouldn't be able to find anything that wasn't too spicy but the tacos are amazing. Absolutely loved the food, cocktails, and intimidate vibe. The chocolate hazelnut cake is to die for. Great service, too! read more

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The service was nothing short of awesome. I'm my first time here and lived the atmosphere and vibe. I sat at the bar and was very well attended to. I asked about the chili verde stew and carne adovada and was advised to order the carne adovada. I asked for a taste of the chili verde and loved it!!!! Got my order of adovada and thought it was meh . I'm a fan of Dick's Hideaway carne and outside of tasting a bit burnt, didn't have near the flavor of the previously mentioned. That being said, I'd come back cuz the wait/bar staff was great, the atmosphere was great and the teaspoon of chili verde I had tasted great. Moral of this experience... GO WITH THE CHILI VERDE. Cheers folks read more

Wow! Fantastic food,atmosphere and service. I went there three times just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. They have the dining experience down pat. Very good! read more

Spot on New Mexican cuisine. I had the hatch green chile burrito beans and rice, a large burrito filled with pork, cheese, and green chile. It was hot like New Mexican food should be and full of New Mexican flavor--NM comfort food at its finest. The stacked enchiladas were the other dish we had, and they were equally good, full of flavor and get-in-your-belly comfort. Service was awesome, attentive, and friendly, and felt like home On the the way out we saw the fried chicken with green chile mac and the green chile cheese burger which will be the next items to gorge on at this eclectic find. read more

Came here based on the fact that it made a recent list of top 25 restaurants in AZ. I'm sorry to say I was disappointed. Their are many better restaurants in the Phoenix greater area (minus the great Barrio Cafe, Dies Mortis May 2024). The portions are more like tapas while the cost is at entree prices. The server,was not much of a help when we asked about food and drinks. When asked about the spiciness of their specialty dish Green chilies burrito, her reply was " it varies from not too spicy to very spicy depending on the chilies from that day." What? ! This was the same line she used to 2 other tables that came after us. I strongly believe that if this is your store's specialty as marketed on the menu you should know better. My guess is that the server either doesn't know or has never tasted it. She could have also asked the chef/cook how spicy is it today? *Caution: we noticed she tried to push for the costlier stuff and add ons. Food: French dip was good. I loved the horseradish sauce and au ju. The fries were plenty. Again I feel that 2 triangle small sandwich at $25 seems a bit pricy. On a side note, when you order fries, unless you really like Ranch sauce, skip the ranch. Why you ask? It's $2 add on for a tiny cup of ranch. At $2 each, it must have been made on site. It tasted like Hidden Valley brand to me. The other food like fried chicken was average. I've had better elsewhere. The decor on the inside was interesting. It was dark and goth like with velvet drapes in may places. I don't know if I'd bring children. The downstairs was definitely not kid friendly. In conclusion, I think you should come here for the atmosphere or if you're trying to impress your date, but don't expect great food or value. That's my 2 cents.... I won't even charge you for it. read more

We ended up ordering take out from Lovecraft after hearing good things. We were not let down! Everything was packed up nicely and traveled well. Even after a drive home, the flavors were great! My partner really enjoyed the brisket, it was some of the best that she has had lately. Grab a few Hawaiian rolls and make yourself a slider or two. I tried the fried chicken sliders which came with French fries. They were delicious! We also tried the green chili Mac n cheese which had amazing flavor and quite the kick to it! Same with the green chili queso. Overall I would definitely order from here again and I can't wait to stop by to dine in! read more

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This place is only a short distance from our bouldering gym, Black Rock Bouldering, and why we've never come here? I don't know! But I feel like it's the one piece that's been missing from my life that has all the answers! My hubby and I came here this past Thursday and had a wonderful time. It felt like we were at home since we were literally sitting on a couch, but maybe a bit fancier here, since it was a Victorian couch. They have beers on tap and they have craft beer in cans. The world is your oyster here with beers. Their cocktails are really good too. I enjoyed their Old Fashioned tremendously. The nachos were awesome! Our server and bartender, Chris, suggested we put their smoked brisket on top and we are so glad we agreed. Their house salsas, the green and red, are both good. I want to go back so I can take home their green sauce. I love how spicy and flavorful it is! The mini chimichangas were delicious! I may ask for the sauce on the side next time though so it stays crunchy. My hubby really enjoyed his green chile stew. He added a fried egg on top to add some extra protein. I ate some of it and was glad he ordered it even though he wasn't super hungry that evening. Chris told us there is happy hour Wednesdays for Black Rock Bouldering climbers I think, so we will definitely come back on a Wednesday! We love this place! read more

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A little wait on Saturday night but Daran took care of us by stating there was room at the bar while we waited for a table. Staffing problems are definitely hurting this account as they had tables available but Daran got us to our table before we got our drinks at the bar, Karyn took great care of us and even transferred our bar tab to our waitress Kiara whom was very attentive, sweet and most helpful. Food, Service, Ambiance and Drinks were excellent, we will be back. Thanks, Daran, Karyn and Kiara read more

Really love the decor -- they just need to add some ravens, dragons or maybe a kraken to make it complete. Food was very good -- daughter raved about the chicken chimichanga. I had the mushroom and jackfruit tacos; loved the toppings but the tacos themselves were too frail -- fell apart. Will try a jackfruit burrito next time. Service was friendly, but no one checked on us for beverage refills. read more

This spot has been one of my favorite " go to " spots , I enjoy the dark , vintage vibe and wide selections of kombucha, spurs and other interesting Libations. The food is great, it's gotten a little pricier as of late but, what hasn't!? They offer a great selection of vegan voices for my vegan friends & I love love love the pozole . read more

Lovecraft - Apparently this is very busy and I had to sit at a specific seat - Beer Bar Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great place to have a cocktail or beer and ambience is really nice! I was planning to have a beer before indoor climbing at BRB, however, the beer place next door to BRB closed, so I opted to give this place a try as they advertise with BRB and believe they have a special here for BRB members, just can't remember which night? Anyhow, I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the place was laid out! Beautiful light fixtures and the place is dimly lit, perfect for a date or evening out. I was expecting more casual, but definitely liked the interior and will be back just to enjoy sitting in a place like this. I chose to sit at the bar as I was solo and wasn't planning to stay long. I arrived a little before 6pm and they had some happy hour specials from 3-6pm. I ordered a Wren House draft, I think a wheat beer of some kind. Service was a bit slow, but that's because I was in a rush...but otherwise, if you're not on a time crunch, service totally fine. Beer came out to $6, not the best wheat beer, but it got the job done. Bar area had 2 TVs, one showing sports and the other showing a nature show. Lots of sit down tables including one for larger groups. They also have two fridges loaded with bottled cans and bottles, so if the draft beers aren't to your liking, you have plenty to choose from. There is also an upstairs outdoor area, and I was told by the server that there are heaters out there, so will give that a try next time I stop by! Totally a cool place to have a drink with a date or your friends! I'll def be back! read more

I've had this place bookmarked for a while and we finally got to check it out. It's a cool little spot that reminds me of a classy European pub/restaurant. Looks like they have an upstairs balcony area too but that was closed. The menu is full of delicious options. I love that they have numerous plant based options including jackfruit and mushrooms as the main filler. We got some nachos which were yummy with their house red and green salsas. Lots of flavor and the perfect portion size. We also tried the dragon fruit pineapple margarita and the blubbery tequila mojito. Both were amazing drinks and so refreshing on a warm day! I got the fritos sliders with green Chile jackfruit. They were full of flavor and definitely packed a punch of spice! I wouldn't recommend this if you cannot tolerate spicy food. My husband got the mushroom enchiladas and loved them! Our server was great and the overall service was prompt. I'm excited to go back and try more of the menu and yummy drinks! Definitely give this local gem a try. read more

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Happy hour with a couple friends recently and it exceeded our expectations! Wouldn't have expected such a great place driving by. The decor upscale was upscale yet still casual with comfortable places to sit. It was the kind of environment that invites you the stay longer. Great drinks with a large selection, and all of our drinks were outstanding! We shared the brisket fries which were surprisingly tasty. Didn't branch unit the dinner menu but plan to next time! read more

Super cute patio despite the sometimes loud road noise. The staff is super nice/helpful. They have a great happy hour. I love the bacon wrapped jalapenos as well as the hatch green chile mac and cheese and the green chile stew. Overall, I would definitely come here again. read more

Great food, but I've had bad service here. On my last visit, we were sat upstairs with no menus (or QR codes) and no one checked on us for about 10 minutes. I finally had to go downstairs to get someone's attention. Service was spotty from there on. After we ordered, we were told that the kitchen was behind. Ended up being fine, but we should have been told during seating so we could have made our decision to wait then. At the end of the day, the food was great (and plentiful) and I'll continue to come back. read more

What a great spot to have happy hour with some friends and family. The music volume is perfect and doesn't interfere with the experience. If you love a variety of good beer, cocktails and food then LOVECRAFT is worth a try. If you love a good Old Fashioned cocktail then you must try the 3 versions they have, all are great in their own way. The smoked prime rib and brisket plates are worth the slightly elevated cost that you may see at other establishments and are filling. The service staff were friendly and very friendly, I love how they provide each table 2 to 3 large bottles of water so you can refill your own whenever you want. More places should do this. read more

Lovecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We met friends for happy hour with our four-year-olds. The food was really flavorful, they had a beer selection, and eclectic environment. Walking in, I wasn't sure kids would be welcome, but our server was great with them and attentive and their kids menu had solid options. read more

Just go for the drinks not the food. Cool place inside, but the food was awful. The burger is a wet diaper, the bacon on it was all black and burnt, the chimichanga has no flavor. People were nice read more

Service was Good, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the food is above par. They seem to have a very advanced POS system, they're able to split items between people and split checks very easily! I like that they have specials on Fridays and Saturdays, and on Sundays they have fried chicken, making for a rotating menu - to make things pretty interesting for the regulars. The menu is very broad for what seems to be a concentration on the smokehouse offerings. Everything from tacos with a variety of proteins and a wide selection of vegetarian options to sliders, to bowls and barbecue plates are available. You should not miss their margaritas- they're delicious, and refreshing. One other thing I found pretty awesome was that they are locally owned and are proud of it, stating "thank you for supporting local," as one of the first things our server said. read more

Lovecraft - Beer Bar Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I have yet to order something I wouldn't order again. That is saying something. Great service and terrific ambiance. Whenever I have an out of town guest, I always bring them here. read more

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This is a great place to come if you'd like helicopter servers that must be getting paid extra if they manage to get you out of the establishment quickly. We were asked three times in the first ten minutes of being sat down if we were ready to order- I wish this was an exaggeration. The food was nothing special, certainly not worth the price tag. Save your money and find another place downtown that allows you to eat in peace. Leave any expectations of authenticity or ethnicity at the door- you won't get those here. read more