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.

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.

What is there not to love about a local mom and Pop Wine Café shop? The owner is super…read moreaccommodating and super nice when we host events there. Definitely a great spot if you wanna go visit and relax to have a glass of wine. The space is intimate, quiet, and definitely a great hangout spot. They also have small bites like charcuterie boards. Go check them out.

My first time here and had a great experience. This is definitely a hidden gem!…read more This spot is family owned and you can tell they care about their customer And their business. Great selection of wine and drinks as well as small bites! Cool little spot to hang out with friends or go by yourself. I went for a cookie decorating event and was happy to have the wine options available as well. Huge parking lot available and easy access to get back on the road. They have events, music, comedy nights and more. If you want a glass of wine and something to do, you should definitely Check out this location

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.

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!

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.

Clayton and Dre are darling! Truly wonderful customer…read moreservice here! I got the Mediterranean bowl modified with goat cheese and chunky tomatoes. Loved it! The champagne dressing was a little bit more vinegar than I expected so I might try a different dressing next time, but loved the salad itself. Would love if it came with a side of bread or croutons as well. Also appreciate that they have nonalcoholic bubbly, so I'll definitely have to try that next time and go back. Love all the couches and the live music on Saturday morning.

The Living Room at DC Ranch is such a comfortable, casual place for Happy Hour, dinner, wine and…read moredrinks. The name really fits because there are several different seating areas, including cozy groupings with soft couches and chairs, traditional dining tables, bar seating and an outdoor patio. There is also a separate larger room that looked great for groups. It's nice enough for a fun night out or date night, but the overall feel is relaxed and casual, so you definitely don't need to dress up. We went for a girls' Happy Hour, specifically because the Wine Wall sounded like so much fun, but one of the things I really liked about The Living Room is that you absolutely don't have to be a wine drinker to enjoy it. They also have a reasonable, well rounded menu and signature drinks. Happy Hour is weekdays from 3-6 PM. The menu offers $2 off wines by the glass, draft beers, signature and well cocktails, as well as the bruschetta and flatbreads. So one person could come for wine and bruschetta, and someone else could enjoy a beer with flatbread, or have something from the regular menu. There are salads, soups, sandwiches, sushi rolls, food from the grillI, and starters. We first shared the Artichoke Spinach Dip. I feel like the dip is a portion for one, as you can see in my photo; it's in a small ramekin, but the chips are fantastic and sharable. I had the "fried rice with steak, chicken and shrimp topped with a fried egg." The "steak" was tiny little pieces, not slices, but the portion of fried rice was very generous and filling. It's a "Starter" that was a "meal" for me. I was pleasantly surprised by how reasonable the food prices are. Now for the Wine Wall, because this is such a fun part of the experience! You're given a Tasting Card that works somewhat like a debit card for the Wine Wall. You tap the card at the WineStation, choose the wine you want and then select a 1 oz, 3 oz or 6 oz pour. Each wine and pour size has its own price, and every selection is added to your Tasting Card. At the end, the accumulated amount is transferred to your restaurant check as one "Wine Wall" charge. Our server was wonderful about showing us how everything worked. He walked us over to the Wine Wall, explained the system and dispensed our first glasses for us. Later, when he asked if we wanted more, my friend ordered another 3 oz Silver Oak and he brought it right to our table, so we didn't even have to get up again. If the Wine Wall is one of the main reasons for your visit, there are couches and tables right by it. You might want to choose that area if you plan on trying 1 oz. tastes of several wines. We enjoyed two excellent Cabernets from the Wine Wall: Caymus and Silver Oak. I had a 3 oz Caymus, a 3 oz Silver Oak, and my friend had a 6 oz Caymus and 3 oz Silver Oak. Our total Wine Wall charge was $83. We're already looking forward to returning for what will feel like a different experience by having white wine and sushi outdoors on a cool evening. I could definitely see The Living Room becoming an easy choice for a casual Happy Hour or dinner with friends.

Been coming here for years and it's always great! Christian is a great bartender and everyone else…read moreis awesome.

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!

My daughter and I stopped by The Creek for lunch. They had a sign saying grab menus and seat…read moreyourself. I started with a Skinny Paloma, which was good. We shared the Bang Bang Shrimp, a favorite of ours. The flavor was great as always, although this batch seemed to have a little more batter than usual. Not a big issue, just something we noticed. We ordered the lobster sliders to split and they were great. The order comes with three sliders, and each one was generously filled with chunks of lobster. I also loved the addition of diced tomato and avocado, which added texture. The sliders were a good size. We added a side of truffle fries, which unfortunately fell flat. They looked like regular fries and, while they did have some truffle flavor, they were missing the Parmesan cheese and seasoning that typically make truffle fries stand out. They were okay, but a bit disappointing. We had a nice lunch. The only downside was the price. For one appetizer, one lunch entrée, fries, and one cocktail the total came to over $75, which felt a little steep for lunch. That aside we loved the sliders and would order them again and we always order the Bang Bang Shrimp when we're there.

Those who follow my reviews know how much we love food served at The Creek BUT brunch there today…read morewas not the case. I ordered avocado toast. Not what I expected! Thick cold dry toast with precooked overcooked bacon as a first layer with SLICED ICE COLD avocado ( not seasoned ) with two eggs on top. Our delightful server asked how I wanted the eggs cooked? "Basted " I responded. They arrived half cooked POACHED ( sloppy whites). Certainly not the expected description of avocado toast. Where is the mashed and seasoned avocado we have come to expect? Sorry Austin but this is just not a great brunch item, at least for my taste. My admiration for The Creek still stands strong just not going for brunch again.

Attached to Trevor's Liquor, this restaurant, cigar bar, wine bar, cigar room, golf simulators is a…read moregreat place for a quick bite and amazing foods. We tried several of the signature drinks and also a few not in the menu, and had a wonderful experience. Lindsey was our bar tender/server who was very knowledgeable and had great suggestions and also made a drink that is now my wife's favorite.

The service was phenomenal! We had Jordy as our waiter, and right from the start, he did a great…read morejob explaining the menu and the portion sizes, which was really helpful. We started with a charcuterie board, and it was simply delicious! We also had a couple of drinks and a pizza, which was also delicious. If you're only choosing one topping, I definitely recommend the soppressata. It's spicy, but absolutely delicious! My husband's favorite drink was the Sonoran Old Fashioned. He also tried the Sicilian, but that one wasn't really his cup of tea since it had a strong lemony flavor. I had a couple of drinks myself, and the top-shelf margarita was definitely my favorite. The seating was a little awkward since our table was right underneath the TV and very close to the table next to us. The ambiance was okay, though, and we were still able to have a conversation comfortably without the noise being an issue. Overall, we had a great experience. Great service, delicious food, and some really good drinks!