Beautiful little speakeasy behind a nondescript door that looks like a service entrance…read more We didn't eat, but my cocktails were amazing: - Espresso Martini - Last Mango in México My friend had three different cocktails and enjoyed hers as well. $13-17/drink Service was great and the bottle of water on the table was appreciated. They close a bit early for me (11pm on a Thursday) but I have to remember it's Gilbert so that's probably on the later side

Great speakeasy in Gilbert! It has a cool and sexy vibe with the eclectic furniture and dim…read morelights. There is a wide selection of signature cocktails that are unique and delicious; however, the Ostrich Pornstar was a little too citrusy for me. The Vesper Martini made you feel like James Bond - Casino Royale. It took me several minutes to find the entrance. You cannot see the door behind the blue awning and drape with the heron logo in the back parking lot. There is no sign that says "The Blue Heron". Look at the photo of the entrance I posted on this review.

The food here is always amazing. The best restaurant around for fresh seafood and great service too.read more

Very high quality food. Had Sushi special at the bar. Place was jumping and fairly crowded…read more I would definitely return for another meal.

I've been coming here for a few years now. Not only is the beer excellent and the selection…read morebrilliant, but the atmosphere is perfect. This is a fantastic place for whatever you want. Do you like to sit in a corner with a beer and read? You got it. Do you want to sit at the bar where the discussions are? You got it. Need a patio with great weather? Done deal. The best part is the staff. Chris and the gang are nice, knowledgeable, and just great people. This is my place. Love it. You'll love it too. Ohh almost forgot. Best g'damn beer in the east valley. Period. Cheers!

Don't come here if you want to hangout with your friends, enjoy some beer, and have a good time…read more They're too busy listening audio files and don't wake you making any noise. Is this audio barn or beer barn? I forget.

Smoke & Grain was a great find for lunch when we wanted something more substantial than a quick…read moreroadside stop. The menu had a strong variety, and we chose to sit at the bar. The service truly stood out--easily a 10/5. Our bartender was friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel welcoming from start to finish. As for the food: * The Posse Bowl was a 3/5--decent, but it lacked depth of flavor and could have been more seasoned. * The Amo Burger, on the other hand, was a hit. My husband finished it in no time and raved about both the burger and the fries. If you visit, I'd definitely recommend going the burger route. Overall, a good stop with standout service.

I've only been here twice, but I had to come back because I was seriously craving the amazing bowl…read moreI ordered the first time. When I first visited with friends, we also tried some cocktails made with fresh-squeezed juice, they were absolutely delicious. This time I ordered the Loaded Barrel bowl, which comes with rice, avocado, chicken, an over-medium (or over-easy) egg, teriyaki glaze, and green onions. It's such a hearty dish, fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly healthy. Everything tasted high-quality and well-prepared. The place itself looks great. I noticed a lot of people ordering the pizza, and it looked fantastic, so that's definitely on my list for next time. The ambiance is cool and open, they have a great selection of craft beers, and the bar area is really inviting. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the environment is very clean. It's attached to a shooting range, which adds to the unique vibe. Parking is never an issue. Overall, it's just a cool spot to hang out, catch up with friends, and enjoy quality food with great service. I highly recommend it and can't wait to go back to try more of the menu!

So glad I stopped by! It wasn't on my list of speakeasies as this was a bit far from where I was…read morestaying. But a friend wanted to meet for food around the area and this spit popped up on Yelp. It didn't disappoint! I was skeptical at first as having a sign posted at the sidewalk and a bouncer outside the stairs going down, was a sheer sign that this isn't such a secret and speakeasy-like spot. But I was proven wrong very quickly. Dre who was the bouncer and I'd much rather call Drayden, is young but friendly. The hall leading down to the entrance was well decorated. It's hard to miss the door when you can hear people on the other side :). Hostess was nice. Alex immediately introduced himself from behind the bar as I sat down, and Meagan was the main bartender this night. They were both a wealth of knowledge when it came to cocktails. I really wasn't expecting too much but the two drinks I ordered were a solid 5/5. I had the silk bandit and the untold legacy. I like sweet drinks this way. It wasn't too sweet. All the flavors were well balanced and well thought out. They also had a girl singing tonight and she was amazing!!! Thanks for a nice relaxing night. Service was a 5/5 and I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area.

We love a good speakeasy! It was super fun to need a password and try to find it and walk into the…read moredark hallway. Inside was clean and bright. Would've liked it a little more seedy. Drinks were spectacular! You have got to love a bartender that doesn't have to grab a book to figure out how to make a drink. The wait staff was on point and very in- tune to their patrons needs. The food was OK, but I probably wouldn't come here to eat. All in all a pretty great experience

YUM!!! Been on a real beer kick lately, and this really hit the spot for a quick happy hour…read morepick-me-up on a Wednesday evening. I got one of their sour beers and absolutely loved it! It was practically empty when me and my friend came in, so we sat at the bar and were offered samples if we wanted to try anything before buying a pint. The person working was so kind, and understanding of our chattiness hahaha! The value was good as well, reasonable pricing for good draft beer! It's definitely a pub, not a restaurant vibe, so that's something to keep in mind. There is plenty of parking, and the bathroom was very clean. I really enjoyed all the card/board games available for people to use and I'll definitely be trying that out next time I'm in the area!

Stopped in after work. Alex was very friendly and had great suggestions on beer. Customer service…read morewas top notch .

This place brings the VIBES! Really good atmosphere and…read moremusic, come here for a fun time! This place would be great for larger groups of people. Service is friendly and the carne asada fries were tasty to snack on! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion]

Pretty disappointed with our visit to Backyard in Gilbert. The food was just okay, but the service…read morewas honestly worse. Our booth was sticky when we sat down and after asking a few times for someone to wipe it off, they finally handed us a rag and had us do it ourselves. They also messed up our order and charged us for a full pizza instead of the kids pizza we ordered. The beer tower we got didn't work, and when they replaced it, it looked like they just poured the beer into another one while spilling a lot of it. Then one of the kids had a fly in their drink and nobody really seemed to care. They brought it out that way. Just wasn't a great experience overall and we probably won't be back.

Confirming my 5-star review as I've visited here several times. Peruse the cocktail list. There's…read morea couple smoked whiskey cocktails that are unusual and fantastic. Gotta do the full monte here. Appy's, entree, desert. Haven't had an appetizer I didn't like. In fact, share them. You can fill up on your own. Last visit the shrimp and fresh west coast oysters on the half shell. Served traditionally!!! Perfect. Steaks gone to order this time. I like a hot pink center, and a couple times they've come out too rare for me. You have to get the rosemary flambé. Adds a wonderful complement to any of their cuts. Service is ALWAYS GREAT. Knowledgeable and socially adept staff. Can make your meal feel like you are a VIP. Can't wait to blow through summer so I can enjoy the patio again, but the interior dominated by the large bar is clubby and chic. Let them know ahead of time if you want table or high-top in the dining room as they have mix of both. Great place. Valet parking in front starting at like 5:30 on weekends

Disappointing Anniversary Dinner - Expected More for the Price…read more My wife and I decided to celebrate our anniversary here after getting recommendations from friends who spoke highly of the place. Since we're in the Gilbert area, we loved the idea of a great steakhouse without the drive to Scottsdale. We went in with high expectations -- we're no strangers to special occasion dining, so we knew what we were hoping for. Unfortunately, the experience fell short in almost every way. The ambience and service felt more like a polished chain restaurant than the upscale dining experience the prices suggest. For a $300-$400 dinner for two, you expect a certain level of attentiveness and flow -- and we just didn't get it. After our appetizers, we noticed we never received the pretzel bread everyone raves about. When I asked our waiter, he said they had just finished baking a fresh batch. When it arrived, it was cold -- so that clearly wasn't the case. We also had to flag our waiter down to take our entrée order, which shouldn't happen at this price point. My steak was fine -- just fine. My wife's fish was the same. Nothing memorable, nothing that made us feel like the bill was justified. By the end of the meal we were both ready to leave. Our waiter did offer a complimentary dessert for our anniversary, which was a nice gesture, but we were already checked out mentally and chose to go somewhere else to finish the evening on a better note. If you're in the East Valley looking for a truly special dinner, I'd honestly just make the drive to Mastro's Oceans Club or Steak 44.