Stayed at the Graduate and was recommended to go up to the rooftop, bar and restaurant, the…read moreMoonstone, and enjoy the views and a drink. The service is great, and the crowd was mostly college kids. It was very warm tonight so we stayed inside, but there were some groups sitting outside and enjoying their cocktails.

This rooftop location is absolutely beautiful. The ambiance is spectacular. The outdoor seating is…read morecozy and spread out. It was nice that my team of 10 people was able to sit comfortably together. The customer service was great-our host was friendly and knowledgeable regarding the menu. I ordered a strawberry margarita. The waitress pointed out that there was not a lot of strawberry flavor added. The color of the margarita was light orange. I honestly didn't care for the drink. I barely took three sips. I will try something different if I visit this place again. I am giving The Mooonstone three stars due to its ambiance and customer service.

Feels like you're on a beach, fun ambiance. Good food and drinks! The hidden aspect of the bar is…read morefun as well!

Fun experience with great service and incredible cocktails!!…read more Great tiki motif that felt very original. Be sure to walk around inside to look at all the tiki mugs - so unique! The whole vibe is awesome - they even have a submarine room. My guy had a Painkiller and it was delicious. I was all about the spectacle of having my drink lit on fire so I went with the Tandoori Express. I was honestly not expecting it to be as tasty as it was. I was super impressed. And when the fire gets lit - watch out! I was tempted by the Spam Musubi but sadly didn't order it. We did get some Stoner Fried Rice to go and ate it when we got home. Really good!

Many thanks to the reviewer before me who shared the photo of the Mai Tai. Definitely got my…read moreattention. First time in. Blown away with everything this restaurant has to offer. Are you on the fence about vacationing in Hawaii or Carribean? I was, then I found KonTiki restaurant. I'm saving much and applying all that money to their extensive drink & food menu. No sunburn, no standing in line waiting for flights and not contributing to the existing gentrification problem that exists in popular tourist spots. KonTiki is my fav tourist spot!

Catching up on some reviews from earlier this year…read more We went to the legendary Kon Tiki on a Sunday because it was advertised on the website and their front door as vintage tiki music and vibes from 4-11 every Sunday (image attached). Nope. Modern soft alternative playing (if that's even a thing). Some of our AZ tiki friends had told us that they have had both the best mai tai they've ever had here - and the worst mai tai they've ever had here. I ordered a mai tai hoping for the former, but received the latter. While the interior is still cool - the iconic sign is in disrepair and it feels like they're just phoning in a half-hearted attempt at keeping the bar alive - instead trading on its history. A disappointing total miss. 3 stars for the classic interior - but not much else.

We came here on a Saturday night in January, and it was really cold downstairs, which made things a…read morebit uncomfortable. The bartender was friendly and impressively remembered how to make the Barbata Sparkler--even though it's no longer on the menu. Unfortunately, the drink itself was just okay this time.

I personally like the minimalist atmosphere at barbata, which is located in the basement at Bata…read more The cocktails are interesting and nicely served. There is a small bites menu that you can enjoy as well. We've enjoyed starting the evening downstairs before heading up for dinner. We have found the service to be friendly and inviting on our visits. If nothing on the menu appeals to you, they will gladly customize a drink to your liking. If you're a spirits enthusiast, put barbata on your list to try.

UPDATE: I originally had a negative experience due to service from one staff member, but I want to…read moreupdate this after speaking with the owner, Rebecca, and the manager, Ashley. They were both incredibly kind, took the time to really listen, and genuinely understood my concerns. That meant a lot to me, and it's clear they truly care about their guests and their business. I also appreciated how personable Rebecca was, she was very present, empathetic, kind, and understanding, acknowledging that the situation had been handled very poorly. I've always loved the food here, you can taste the quality, creativity, and mindfulness in everything. Every other staff member I've encountered has been wonderful as well. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and honestly a great little getaway. Because of how this was handled and the consistency in everything else, I'm updating this to 5 stars. It's the kind of place where you can slow down, unwind from life's demands, share an impressive bite, and enjoy a glass of rosé while taking in the ambiance. I definitely recommend supporting this local business. Rebecca is a genuine, savvy businesswoman, and I really respect the care and intention behind what she has built. Cheers to letting the sunshine in and the dark cloud fade away. (Original review below for context) Very disappointing experience. Our server, Bryce, was dismissive, rude and inattentive from the start. He wasn't checking on our table at all, and we had to flag him down just to get drinks. We were still eating and planning to order more food and drinks, but service never improved. After waiting with empty glasses, I went inside to order another glass of rosé for myself and a second gin and tonic for my friend. That's when he told me he was "closing us out" and that we needed to leave. This was completely unprovoked and said in front of the bartender and other staff, which made the situation uncomfortable and unprofessional. We were not intoxicated or disruptive in any way. I had only had two glasses of rosé and was trying to order a third, and my friend had one cocktail and was ordering her second. The third glass I did receive appeared under-poured, which added to the overall discomfort, but at that point we were just trying to enjoy our time and catch up. It was surprising that a server would take it upon himself to cut off and remove guests under these circumstances, especially when basic service had not even been provided. Because of this, we chose not to order additional food or drinks. I've been here before with friends and clients and had good experiences, which makes this even more disappointing. This experience completely changed my impression, and I will not be returning

Our friend highly recomended we go to Sunshine Wine last night, and the location was lovely and the…read moreservice was fine. My concern is with the food--none of the dishes we ordered tasted good, and the price was high for the portions we received. The ceasar salad, for example, was bland, and the dressing was salty and bitter. When compared to the salad at a restaurant just down to road, I found this one inedible. I rarely write reviews and I don't do this in a mean-spirited way--I would love to see a local restaurant and bar succeed. It is just that we paid $83 for two drinks and 4 small plates, and couldn't eat two of them and left hungry. I hope the food can improve!

Pretty empty both times we went. Service was a tad slow. Drinks are on point! Very satisfied with…read moremy Michelada. Shrimp was cooked perfectly. Boneless wings not so good, the meat was dried out. I love their fries!! My son said burger was 5/5. Definitely a bar vibe.

Decided to stop here for a beverage and the vibe. It is my 63rd BD and I wanted a beverage and…read moresome food!! This place is a great locals bar. Food is excellent and the vibe is festive. I have memories of coming here with my bestie on many occasions. Like the OG better than the DWTN. Just personal preference, but the OG feels more like a neighborhood vibe. The servers are always on point, and the food is always amazing. I have had burgers, mozzarella sticks, tacos, soup...all delicious. Worth the visit every time!!!!!

I really wanted to fall in love with this place because it sounded so wonderful, but I just didn't…read more I used their email to try to reserve a table with some certain accommodations. They got back to me right away and were very friendly and encouraging that they'd help me out. When we got there, it wasn't busy at all, so we didn't need a reservation. It was a bit disconcerting that the hostess didn't know anything about me having the reservation, but like I said, it wasn't busy at all. We put a couple tables together and had all the space we needed. The large garden setting was spacious and lit by strings of lights which created a nice ambiance. Every table was in the shade by the time we arrived, so if anything, we should've dressed warmer. Our server was friendly and answered our questions. The menu isn't huge, but there were a couple of things I could have with my dietary needs. I ordered the chili burger on lettuce instead of a bun. I upgraded to the Tuscan salad for my side for an extra $4. I asked for some ranch dressing on the side for dipping my burger. My hamburger was very well done, almost to the point of being burnt on the edges. It was hard to cut with the plastic knife I was given. The tiny bit of Tuscan salad was disappointing. It tasted ok, but was definitely not worth the upcharge for the amount I got. So, my meal was disappointing and unsatisfying. The people we ate with would probably rate the place higher than I did because they enjoyed their meals and I didn't hear much complaining. My husband got the Reuben with fries and enjoyed it. The sandwich had a sweet taste to it, perhaps from the apple on it or their sauce. The ones who ordered nachos got a gigantic portion of those. When we got our bill we saw that there was a charge for the little side of ranch dressing. It would've been nice if they'd told us when we asked for it. It might be fun to go back when they have live music.

Run - do not walk- to check out The Gardens at Bear Canyon. I was a little thrown pulling up to…read morewhat seemed like a little shopping center- but once you walk into the open seating area filled with wood benches and high top table scattered among trees and flowers - you forget about the parking lot. The food is delicious comfort food. Simple menu done right and came out super quick. The pulled pork with slaw was amazing! The fried apples are a MUST - I was drooling smelling them from our table. Our server was friendly and quick even when the lunch crowd picked up. She told us about all their offerings including live music they host. Check out their website for schedule- with the string lights and good drinks it sounds like a great time.

I'm happy to have finally gotten a chance to visit Unicorn Zebra since it's been on my list from…read morethe time they opened. It's a fun and also elegant atmosphere with the zebra theme clearly exemplified across the space. I would have to say this is one of the coziest bars I've been to, the furniture and seating is really supportive of a long-term visit. There are other levels, lower and an upper level besides the main space, but be aware that if there are parties, they can typically take up different areas. Our bartender, Sarah was fantastic! The way that she handled all of the guests and the busy field was incredible, so calm and collected, and furthermore making some really incredible drinks. Heads up that the online drink menu is not the current drink menu, I couldn't remember all the names of our drinks and put those in the photo captions, so when I checked on the website, the menu was showing something different other than what I saw at the bar. Out of several places I've been to, I'd say the mixture of flavors and details in the drinks are quite unique. I'll be back for more one day

The decor, overall vibe, and drink menu are really fun, but the bartender we had kind of killed the…read moreexperience. We'd heard good things about this place and have been trying to support local downtown bars this summer, so we stopped in around 11 on a Friday night before heading home. As we sat down, we watched the bartender be pretty dismissive toward another group at the bar, so we were already a little unsure. We started talking about the decor because we liked the eclectic vibe. We jokingly pointed out that one of the pictures had a joint instead of a cigarette because someone in our group hadn't noticed. One of the bartender's first comments back, completely seriously, was, "I'm from San Diego. Have you never seen art before?" Honestly... what? It was such a weird, unnecessarily condescending response. I brushed it off at first as awkward banter, but it was a really strange first impression. The drinks were decent. The Loverlist was really good, and the Unicorn Fluff and Old Fashioned were fine. The bartender was quick to talk up their whiskey selection, but when we asked for a recommendation, she mostly gave reasons why she couldn't recommend anything and just kept saying they had "over 90 different options." Without a whiskey menu to look through, that wasn't especially helpful. We also asked for a shooter and were offered half of a cocktail instead. That would've been totally fine on its own, but combined with everything else, the service just never felt welcoming. We ended up leaving pretty quickly. I'd give the place another shot because the atmosphere is fun and has a lot of potential, but hopefully with a different bartender behind the bar.