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    4.4 (699 reviews)
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    Sangria
    April A.

    The atmosphere here is amazing, both inside and outside upstairs patio was so nice. Our waiter was great! Food was so good, the meatloaf was the best I have had. Chimichanga was great with the green sauce. The brisket tacos were tender with great flavor. I'm shocked it took me so long to come try it out. Green chili queso was fantastic with a kick.

    Yuzu spring spritz (non alcoholic)
    Brittany C.

    I'm not sure I would have driven by this restaurant and known how good their food was without my dad and stepmom being locals. They love this spot and I see why. The tables and chairs are mismatched as is the silverware. It's a moody vibe with their darker walls but friendly servers. The food is eclectic! We came on a Friday night so we were able to choose a prime rib dish. I believe they also offer it on Saturdays. Food: Prime rib quesadilla.. I see why it's so popular! It came with au jus sauce and horseradish. Great choice as an appetizer. Happy hour green chile queso and chips: a lot of the sauce is at the bottom of the dish so stir up the chips as the sauce collects at the bottom. It thankfully wasn't spicy. Mushroom taco dish: very bold and flavorful. I ordered love craft style with the guacamole and slaw. This is my family's favorite thing to order time and time again.. Green chile burger: very good! Green chile baked muffin (cornbread): I loved. For a drink I ordered the yuzu spring spritz, it was okay. All in all great food. There's so many things I wanted to try! And different types of food I think that would suit anyone.

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    Ashley W.

    One of my favorite hidden gems in the valley - Lovecraft! And if you've only been coming here for drinks, shame! You have been sleepin' on some of the best bites!! The atmosphere are chill and casual, and classy and vibey at the same time. The service is fantastic and prompt. But the food - out of this world! We've had the tacos, meatloaf, and lobster bucatini and all were fantastic. I feel like I dream about that meatloaf, it is so savory, but the lobster pasta with a tortilla, one of the best dishes I've had in a while. My husband and I almost licked the plate. The tortilla on the side sounds crazy but now that we've had it, again, we have been missing out. It was so good we ordered extra tortillas on the side. So impressed with Lovecraft, and you will be too! Go now!

    Fractional this from the happy hour menu.  Delicious.
    Nancy S.

    We went for happy hour today and it was excellent. Cannot wait to go back. The food was fantastic. It's one of the best and most interesting menus I've seen in awhile. I had tacos and a margarita and both were terrific and very tasty. We ordered two nacho and queso dishes for table and everyone loved them. The grilled meat is the big draw here. Service was attentive, friendly and fast. We were never left waiting and at the end, our server sorted the checks efficiently and got everyone the right bill. The ambiance is good and comfortable. Although the restaurant was full and very busy, we had no trouble hearing because the ceiling is low and absorbs sound effectively. This place does everything right and I cannot wait to return!

    Lovecraft: NOT a sex shop!!
    Sarah S.

    My friend and I have been wanting to go to Lovecraft for a while and unfortunately we went on a rainy day after we had already had dinner. Unfortunately because the menu looks dope and they have a whole plant based menu! And we couldn't sit on the rooftop because it's not rain proof. The inside though is nice and dark and moody. I love the way they display their wine on the wall and they have mead! They also have a ton of beer on tap and you can actually see the color displayed in glasses on the wall. I don't drink beer but it looked really pretty. Service was good and the only reason to give 4 stars is the guacamole (the only food we got) was fairly bland but we added their hot sauce both red and green and it made it much better. The chips were warm and salty. Also it was pretty pricey for getting two glasses of wine, 2 glasses of mead and guac and chips!!! $80!!!! I'm definitely coming back to sit on the patio and partake in the plant based menu with lots of dishes with jackfruit and smoked mushrooms.

    Ashley L.

    Super cool vibe! Very speakeasy-adjacent with moody lighting, deep rich colors, and music chill enough that I didn't have to shout my order like I was at a tractor pull. We grabbed a drink at the downstairs bar first, then headed up to the rooftop patio, which is gorgeous. Tons of shade, perfect weather, and just a great spot. Trevor was our server, funny, friendly, and totally on it without hovering. His recommendations were spot on, and he somehow convinced us we now need to come back for Fried Chicken Sunday. Service in general was great; everyone was helpful and actually present. Apply Ever After: basically a very grown-up apple cider. Even my husband, who can detect a thimble of whiskey in a gallon of water, said it wasn't harsh or whiskey-forward, which feels scientifically impossible but here we are. Prickly Pear Margarita: light, sweet, and not overly limey. Don't get the salted rim unless you're craving a full-on salt lick experience. The Other Daiquiri: fruity, sweet, and gives big "New Orleans, third hurricane, questionable decisions pending" energy. Loved it. Cup Green Chile Stew: okay. Stop everything. This is green chile brisket and pork. Never seen that before, and now I want it everywhere. Yeah, it's a little pricey, but it's basically a bowl of incredibly tender meat bathing in glorious seasoned grease. Intense, meaty, spicy perfection. Tortillas come out warm and pliable like they're auditioning for a tortilla calendar. This is a 12/10 must-order situation. I'd come back for this alone. North Carolina BBQ Sandwich: pulled pork, vinegar slaw, vinegar sauce. Flavor was solid and the sauce had the perfect tang, but the bun desperately needed a toast because it fell apart like it just wasn't emotionally prepared for this sandwich. Queso fries were exactly what you'd expect: frozen fries and queso politely coexisting. Pozole: deep red, rich, and just the right amount of greasy, the kind of comforting greasy that fixes you from the inside out. Hominy still had bite, broth was flavorful. No notes. Overall, this place hits the vibe, the service, and the food. A couple tiny misses but nothing even close to a dealbreaker. Between the cocktails, the rooftop, and that absolutely ridiculous green chile stew, this spot is officially going into our regular rotation. If you're on the fence, just go, you'll be glad you did.

    Phoenix Skyline
    Vern G.

    We started our night at the bar because the patio wasn't yet open, so we each had a cocktail at the bar and then we moved upstairs Trevor was our server, and was very attentive The view of the mountains from the rooftop patio is beautiful, and just another reminder of why I love to call Phoenix my home PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITA arette blanco tequila, iconic cocktails prickly pear, fresh lime + orange liqueur VERY refreshing, prickly pear flavor but not in your face, the salt rim is overwhelming(!!) but through the straw it's a nice cocktail CUP GREEN CHILE STEW thick-n-hardy green chile brisket-n-pork, melted cheese w/flour tortillas Holy meaty goodness, this does not skimp on the protein, with both brisket AND pork, amazing flavor, nice, respectable heat that builds, and topped with queso, served with a flour tortilla, this could easily be a meal on its own Bonus smoked jalapeno to nibble on BBQ SANDWICH We got pork, served on a noble kona bun w/ queso fries The bun could use toasting to make it a little bit more sturdy, but the meat is very flavorful, tender, seasoned well We got a side of the North Carolina barbecue "sauce", which was more like jus, but it made for great dipping The queso fries were very nice Definitely plan on returning, would absolutely recommend

    Six pieces of chicken for 4 people.
    Jennifer L.

    My husband and I have stopped in several times for drinks and it was great. Today we tried lunch. We waited well over an hour and had to ask for the food to go because the kitchen was THAT slow. Our server was lovely, but they're clearly understaffed and the food is sub par. I could've got a comparable meal at Cane's for far less. Father's Day meal was a bust. We won't be back.

    Lemon drop cocktail and aged barreled old fashioned
    Cecelia C.

    For 602 day my husband and I defined to try this place and they were amazing! We sat at the bar and the service was amazing on top of the drinks and food being amazing as well. As soon as you walk in the atmosphere is speak easy vibes and we love that. We will definitely come back to this spot and have more of the food and drinks!

    Smoked Prime Rib Quesadilla
    Steve M.

    Lovecraft is a great local neighborhood restaurant with incredible food. If you follow them on Social media you'll see them post random specials throughout the week that are very creative and I'm sure taste amazing. I've been here a few times and the food and drinks have been stellar every time. Service is great. They understand the menu and do a great job of explaining the dishes and the creative specials I mentioned. It's an interesting ambience that feels dark and cool on the inside. When the weather is good they have covered seating on the roof. The food though is what this place is all about. They call themselves a New Mexican Inspired Smoke Kitchen. Lots of New Mexican chilis in the dishes for the right kick of spice and smoke. This is a great place to come for drinks if you are somehow not hungry. A wide selection of local craft beers and an interesting cocktail menu that rotates seasonal choices and includes infused spirits. I'm looking forward to the return of the Hatch Green Chili Watermelon Margarita.

    Meatloaf- it's super smokey, melt in your mouth moist and addicting" !! along with their mash potatoes and that green chile gravy!!
    Claudia M.

    service is good, very knowledgeable and quick. there is no that's not my table attitude. had several people ask how we were the restaurant is cute and very leave the world outside vibe the food.. wow. something different. I was very excited some it was Albuquerque based. Rich bold chili flavors, but not so spicy you can't taste the food! It did not disappoint! i don't think there's a dish that can go wrong here. check out the specials before you go!

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    Sara O.

    Ordered the hatch Chile burger deconstructed. It was too dark to take a photo, but the taste was absolutely delicious! Quick, friendly service. Chill music spans upbeat new age and 80's folk like Tom Petty. Right off the main road. Small parking up front- larger lot in the back.

    Chicken Street Tacos Lovecraft
    Emma N.

    This place was fun! Very dark and intimate setting inside, they do offer outdoor seating too. I really appreciated the large beer list they had, but decided to try one of their cocktails, El Smokey Peach. It was nice, full of flavor. We decided to try some appetizers too. The green chile cornbread muffin was fantastic, I highly recommend it! The bacon wrapped jalapeños were also good, but smaller than I was expecting. Also kind of pricey for only 5. Probably will skip these next time. They offer Mexican food and bbq, which was interesting. I tried the street tacos entree which comes served traditionally or the LoveCraft way. I went with the LoveCraft way since it included guacamole, and chose chicken for the protein. They were good, but I also tried the brisket tacos and they were incredible. I would definitely order brisket street tacos next time. Our waitress was nice. The other servers working were also friendly. I would come back here again.

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    Delicious foods and huge beer selection. We also think the owners are very creative and super locally focused.

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    Fantastic food and service. Atmosphere was really neat and unique. We loved it and will definitely be going back!

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    Food was really good. Service is great. Nice home like feeling in the dinning room. I would recommend giving them a try!

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    Ask the Community - Lovecraft

    Is the outside pup friendly?

    Yes, the roof top area is dog friendly. They might even post a photo of your dog to the restaurant's instagram.

    Do you still do wine Wednesday? 1/2 off bottles?

    Yes!

    Is there Outside space?

    Patio is now open!

    Do you still do Wine Weds?

    Do you take reservations?

    Reservations are for parties of 6 or more

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    3.7
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    6.3 mi

    I've been here multiple times. It's my go-to happy hour spot when friends come to town to have an…read moreelegant night but also not break the bank (at least for happy hour) Stunning interior and friendly service. I haven't had a drink I haven't liked, you can't go wrong with any of them. The 50 first dates has become my favorite, however. For food, the milk bread is a delicious starter. The chicken tenders are also amazing. Can't wait to go back!

    Was excited to try this place out as it seemed super cool on social media. We were a party of 3 and…read morearrived right on time for our Sunday night reservation. We made our way down the stairs and the hostess was there ready to check us in. We didn't wait at all and got seated right away. Once seated it took a while for the server to come take our order. There was live music going on which kept us entertained for the time being. After about 15 minutes, she finally came over to greet us and take our drink orders. We ordered: 1 WILD STRAWBABY - Ocho Blanco Tequila, Bergamot, Strawberry, Pineapple, Lemon, Almond Milk $22 1 50 FIRST DATES - Bumbu Rum, Cascara, Brown Sugar Date Syrup, Coconut Milk, Cinnamon Sprinkle $22 1 BLUEBERRY MULE - Blueberry, Lime, Ginger Beer $13 The drinks didn't take too long and another bartender dropped them off. Water was never offered to us and was only given to us after we asked. All the other tables were given water once they were seated. Our drinks were good but we chose to just have one each and we left. The live music was great. The musician was playing the piano and kept it fun and upbeat. The inside is pretty cool and unique but service could've definitely been better though. *There's a $10 cover fee per person when there is live music*

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    Full bar
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    Butler's is my favorite bar in Phoenix. It is close by my house and the vibe is so chill. The…read moremusic is always good and I love all of the staff at Butler's. They always have different nights like trivia, bingo, live music, comedy, karaoke and DJs and then of course their curated wine club night (one time per month). The cocktails are so good here -- so many are my favorite, especially the espresso martini. They also seem to have rotating specials too -- I can't remember what this month's drink is but it has candied ginger in it and it is so good! Butler's has a small menu but the grilled cheese is super yummy. I see they have just added hummus to the menu so definitely need to check that out! You can also bring in outside food. I joined the wine club and every month they have a curated wine tasting and then members get the selected bottles to bring home. The have a little charcurterie table set up too. Wine club members are free and I think it is $20 for non-members. I want more people to come to Butler's because it is such a great neighborhood bar -- so check it out now!!!

    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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    4.1
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    I was searching for a nice speakeasy/cocktail bar to get after dinner drinks for my friend's…read morebirthday and found Star 78. It was easy making a reservation. There is parking on the street or in the lot. We weren't familiar with the area so it was a bit tricky to find. It is located in the back of a coffee shop. The concept of going through the phone booth is fun. The space inside was quaint and intimate. They have a regular menu and then had a special Valentine's Day menu. I got a nice fruity cocktail that was sweet. I enjoyed it. Everything was reasonably priced. All of our drinks were pretty glittery, it made everything really pretty. My friend got a free glass of prosecco for her birthday which was nice. A good speakeasy to visit. Menu has good variety. Service was great, they ran through the menu with us and was attentive.

    Fun night with great drinks... Heard about Star 78…read moreSpeakeasy, and decided to try it out. You walk behind a door with a pay phone and enter a room with plush velvet couches and chairs, a beautiful bar, and great ambiance. Servers and bartenders are fantastic! So why not 5 stars?! When we entered the cafe, the guy working kinda gave us a hard time. Who are you? Do you have a reservation? At what time? And then he said have a seat over there. So we did just that. And then 20 minutes passed our reservation time, still no one came over. We said something to one of the young ladies working, and she took us back. We asked her if the guy even said anything that we were there, and she said no. Other people were just walking in and out, but we were told we had to wait. Who knows, maybe he just forgot. Not sure how, but whatever, we still had fun.

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    4.5
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    Great food and even better service!…read more The food was excellent--everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The space is modern and bright, creating a really pleasant atmosphere. What really made this visit special was Alberto's outstanding service. He was attentive and genuinely helpful, offering recommendations that were spot-on. It's clear he knows the menu well and cares about making sure customers have a great experience. Definitely coming back!

    Like many others, we saw this place on IG and wanted to try it. We drove out of our way, about…read more45min+ from our house. The place inside was cute. I was happy about the little purse hooks on the table (iykyk). The outside area, not so much. It's on the corner of a strip mall, there was some etched graffiti on the outside windows, which made you aware of the area you were in. (That's the reason for the 1 star deduction.) The place is very small! So yes, you WILL want to make a reservation. We went around 3:30 on a Friday and I would say 3/4 of the tables had reserved signs on them starting at 5pm on up. The receptionist was constantly back and forth looking at them and moving them around to make space for walk-ins. I would skip bringing your kids here. I didn't use the restroom so idk if that was nice or not. The food was fantastic! And the portions were big. The price matched the portions and quality in our opinion. It's hard to find quality food that's worth the cost lately. We enjoyed the chips and salsa. And hubby ordered a Mexican coke, and the server brought him a frosty glass for it. Everyone around us looked like they were enjoying their food. Our server was great. He chatted with us for a while when we told him about seeing the place on IG. He was grateful for the customers. But admitted, it's caused an influx of people and the 'regulars' have become annoyed. Which is understandable. We'd definitely come back if we're in the area but probably not drive that far out of our way again.

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