Raina was fantastic, food was delicious, and the cocktails were strong and tasty! Excited to get back and try more of the menu (beef tips were outstanding) Thanks Raina! read more

Reading all of the reviews here and maybe I just caught them on an off night, idk... First things first, it was hot in the restaurant, potentially the A/C was not working as well as it should have been or something, but it was not super comfortable. The service was good, I didn't get her name, a younger woman waited on me and she was very kind and did the best she could. The food came out super slow, I ordered empanadas to start, the waitress said they burned the first order (I appreciated that didn't just serve me overdone empanadas lol) once they finally arrived they were just unfortunately bland, and just kind of lacked authenticity. When she finally brought out my main dish, she even apologized for the wait and said "I had to go yell at them". For a main entree I ordered the French dip with onion rings, another reviewer mentioned they were the best they had had. The meat was kind of tough and dry (which is odd for a French Dip, and everything just lacked flavor. Even the au jus really had no kind of salt or much flavor to it. I really hoped after seeing how everyone else rated this place that I had found that little hole in the wall spot putting out killer food that we all long for, sadly this wasn't it. read more

THE BEST ONION RINGS! I am seriously addicted to these things. Talking with the owner he let me know they cut a whole onion, bread and fry to order. The onion is still crunchy and they are never greasy. This time I shared the Steak & Cheese sandwich as well. Wow! That is huge and delicious! No way I could eat a full one on my own. The meat was so tender with American cheese, onions, mushrooms and green peppers. My only adjustment would be lighter on the peppers and a little more mushrooms. The place is clean and friendly. Don't let the Mesa strip mall keep you away. After eating, check out the produce market across the street for some great deals! read more

The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar - The BEST onion rings! - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Still a pretty tasty food experience. We had the soup and grilled cheese sandwich and the meatball sandwich. We also had some amazing onion rings. Service is always excellent. Good meal all around. read more

The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar - Meatball sandwich and fries. - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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We loved this place so much when we visited two years ago, that we returned! Atmosphere is warm & inviting, the wait staff is attentive, and the food is fabulous! My husband had the stuffed meatloaf, and I enjoyed the 8oz. Sirloin. Lettuce wraps were a tasty appetizer, and we shared the warm peach cobbler for dessert! read more

What a pleasant way to spend a Friday evening--dining at a small, quaint, family-owned restaurant. I was drawn in by the glowing reviews and decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. The space is quite small, with five tables/booths and a bar area with chairs, but it's well maintained and charming. The owner, José, and his staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive. I ordered a glass of Cabernet, and my wife had an iced tea. She chose the pot roast with mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley, while I had the steak tips with the same sides. Both meals were delicious and clearly homemade. The side salads were crisp and fresh, featuring a nice variety of vegetables. I should also mention that they have a full bar. For dessert, we shared a tiramisu and a cannoli--both were excellent. José, who is also the chef, is clearly passionate about his craft and takes great pride in the dishes he serves. He's a true entrepreneur, and it shows in every detail. One note: there seems to be a glitch with the app's reservation feature, so I recommend calling ahead the old-fashioned way if you want to reserve a table. Pricing was very fair given the quality, portion size, and thoughtful presentation. We'll definitely be back! read more

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My husband and I ordered 6 of the Mango Sweet Chili Habanero wings, the empanadas, the Boston's Steak and Cheese, and cheesecake. The chef/owner, Jose, added on extra 6 buffalo wings and ended up giving us the cheesecake for free. This was, hands-down, some of the best food that we have ever had. Every single item was extremely flavorful and delicious- even the ranch!! We couldn't be more impressed and will 100% be returning, recommending this to everyone we know, and bringing our visitors here! Please note that it was very hot in the restaurant, but we still enjoyed our experience. read more

The atmosphere at the The Public bar and Grill is like being at home with your family having dinner. The owners Jose and Karen are so dedicated to their restaurant and care about their customers and staff. The staff is amazing, friendly and efficient. They got an A for outstanding with the public health department on several occasions. Way to go! keep up the good work...We will be back. read more

We love this place! Great fresh food and a welcoming atmosphere. Today I had the cheeseburger and onion rings. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Highly recommend the empanadas too. read more

The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar - Cheese burger and onion rings - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I can't say enough good things about owner/chef Jose and his staff. Came here in February for my birthday and everything was great. Jose is from Massachusetts and a long history with some famous great MA restaurants. Came back Saturday 07-04-26 with 2 friends and he was closing because it was dead. He let us come in, made us fabulous steak tips and onion rings and served us drinks - and all his wonderful staff had gone home! We had a great time listening to Jose raving about his beautiful wife and family that gave all of us hope for future relationships! This place is a gem. Just before we left, more people came in. Jose could have just told us he was closed but instead welcomed us like old friends. Will definitely be back! Now he's opened for breakfast! Can't wait! read more

The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar - INTRODUCING JOSE! changed into his chef uniform just for us! - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Wow! We couldn't have been more pleased. Excellent service, excellent food, wonderful ambience, and spotless place. read more

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Chef cooking with a home grown vibe. Fish n Chips were delightful. Cocktails well poured. Can't wait to go back! read more

Liquor license activated! We have loved the food since the beginning but now we can go for drinks as well. This place is on our rotation and even our young daughter asks to go once in awhile. read more

This little unassuming spot is so much better than expected! It is small inside, so we found sitting at the bar to be the most comfortable spot. The service was quick, they checked on us continuously, and the owner even came out and chatted with us. We had the fish and chips and the heavy hitter meatball sub and everything was amazing. We had the chocolate mousse cake for dessert and it was delicious as well. We will definitely make this a frequent stop! read more

The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar - The meatball sub and onion rings. - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Food was amazing. The owners are friendly and treat their customers like family. It's a small, cozy place. read more

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Visited The Public Grill Bar today...Oh my goodness! Can hardly wait to go back! We shared the empanadas, chicken tenders and the onion rings! Empanadas were very tasty, especially with the Caribbean flavor. Crust was flaky, filling was perfect amount and not dry like so many are. Then let's add the homemade sauce...oh ya, so good! The chicken tenders were so moist. The breading is the same as the onion rings, very light and airy with the perfect amount of salt. Onion rings are the best I have ever eaten. Homemade, full rings, with just a little crunch, your choice of dipping sauce. Another couple stated they eat at The Public Grill 2 times a week trying different items each time. They said "the homemade food is delicious every time." Service is outstanding. 1 server at lunch time, 2 at dinner. 3 people in the back. Amazing part, the owner also helps with serving if needed. The restaurant is very clean. Not many tables, may have a little wait. However, it's worth it! read more

Such a great little find !!!! Menu is full of homade items all the way down to the salad croutons !!! The hand tossed empanadas with chimichurri sauce is the best thing I've had in a long time!!!! Homade cheesecake! Lovely people and can't wait to come back and continue to support this local small bar. What a wonderful evening read more

The food was amazing , the staff was super friendly, the drinks were made perfectly, the atmosphere was very relaxed and smaller space but very comfortable read more

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We had a great meal and such awesome service. Called ahead for a big group and the table was reserved for us when we got there. The owner and entire staff were very welcoming and attentive. We had a variety of items from salmon to salad and it was all delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

The food was delicious . The owner Jose was very nice. Monica our server was extremely busy and still made the evening wonderful. I hope some day they extend the restaurant. It's definitely a small establishment but it's worth the wait. read more

Food was good, our waitress was nice but kinda slow in service. There were 3 or 4 employees behind the bar and maybe 5 people at the bar and 2 people at a table. The owner sat at the bar with beer in hand. Not a good look for an owner!!!! Super small establishment. read more

Friendly staff, good food. We will definitely be back. Owner very welcoming. read more

The food is phenomenal!!!!!!! I ordered eggplant parm & he made it perfectly!!!!! Can't wait to go back!

We went here on Sat. Nt with another couple. I had checked yelp reviews& pics reason I chose it to try. We were all very glad we did. The waitress was amazing, friendly, helpful, attentive & fast. The dinner was Delicious, two of us had the steak tips, my friend had roasted chicken with chimichurri sauce on it, and hubby got fish and chips. Everything is freshly made in house, even dinner salad with vinaigrette was really tasty. The cocktails were good too. Then we got dessert, a pistachio cannoli, chocolate chip cannoli & cheesecake with. house-made berry sauce! All delicious and made in house. We really loved it. Even the lovely chef came out to see if steak was made to my liking, it was perfect. Its a small little place, but absolutely delicious, we will most definitely be back to try everything! We didn't get pics unfortunately just dug in lol. read more

Came here after going to three differently restaurants after they all closed early and was not disappointed! This is a newly opened business being run by a husband and wife. All the food seemed very good and my meal was great (I forgot what I ordered). Service was good as well. I would recommend this restaurant for a nice lunch and drink. read more

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Ok this is my third week back in a row. The strawberry mojito is so fresh. This is a legit scratch kitchen. The chef is wonderful and the vibe is very chill and affordable. This is our new spot. I hesitated to post because I love it that much but willing to put it out there to help their success. So good. read more

The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar - Strawberry Mojito. It's so fresh and not sugary. Very very good. - Italian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

What an amazing place. Relaxed bar atmosphere with amazing gourmet food. The owners and staff make you feel at home while making you feel like you are the most important guest there. It's a unique place that my friends and I will be calling "our usual spot" from now on. read more

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This place was MID at best. My burger was overcooked - like a hockey puck, his French dip was served with gravy (huh?). The onion rings were better than they looked. Ambiance was super weird with 80s music playing (but not originals - almost like bad karaoke covers of 80s hits). We read the reviews here and gave it a shot but should have known better by the neighborhood and strip mall full of thrift shops and defunct businesses. Monica was nice and friendly, but not worth a trip back. read more

If you're looking for a neighborhood "Cheers" bar. This is the place!!!! Food & service all top notch and worth it!!!!

Usually when a resturant falls short we do not review, however when a resturant hits all 3 majors Flavor, Service & Value we do. Very nice surprise, little hidden gem 5 stars! read more

We tried The Public Grill tonight for the first time and we were impressed. The menu is just the right size with a variety of options. I had a steak and cheese sandwich with onion rings. The onion rings were the best we ever had they were delicious. My spouse had the chicken parmigiana and the marinara, like everything else, is made in house--so tasty. We also had some great empanadas and after the great food experience, we ordered desserts to go too. The owner is the chef and he came out to talk with us. Our server made sure our glasses were never empty. Overall a wonderful experience and we will go back. read more

Steak and cheese was excellent. Highly recommend to anyone in the mesa area! The empanadas were allegedly very solid as well

We had beef tips and salmon. Both were outstanding! The beef tips were extremely tender, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. Salmon was very moist. The cheesecake for dessert was wonderful. Very small restaurant, but cozy. The server was very friendly. The owner (?) was very attentive and kind. I would highly recommend! read more

The food is made fresh, nothing is frozen. The portions are big and the taste is phenomenal! The cocktails are also very good! The prices are great because you get a lot and again, the taste and quality is amazing!! The service is also very good, especially considering the food is made fresh and to order. It is very cute and quaint inside, perfect side for a neighborhood grill. read more

Sevice awful, very noisey...loud. Will never go back. I am on a limited diet and checked menu before going and found two things I could eat but they were out of both choices. read more

Love the food and Café Bustello! Service is great. I feel like part of the family! JOSE and staff work hard to please.

Very Good food.Best Cheesecake I ever ate. Worth the visit for the Cheesecake. Yum

Great fish and chips, friendly staff! my wife had the tacos and they were delicious. The staff was friendly, engaging and helpful hidden on Main Street this place is a gem!!! read more

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Food was 5 star, not a large place. So make friends. Place was full of people, gave off the Cheers(everybody knows your name) feeling. Food was made by a chef. You can taste it! Thanks for the good food. We will be back! I ate the Stake Tips, Half Pound Wings, Cheese Burger. All of it Chef quality! read more

Small place that fills up quickly. The service was slow...waited about 5 min and never saw anyone so we ended seating ourselves at the bar. There was only one person to wait tables clean tables and seat guest she also brought out food If you don't mind the long wait for everything to include paying the food was excellent! A bit pricey but worth it when you look at food quality and portion size read more