Vibes. And chill. Bartenders are great drinks and delicious. Food is definitely something to note 10/10 The staff is amazing truly some of the sweetest nicest friendly bartenders in town read more

Very woke. Drinks are delicious. I mean that. I've never had a bad drink here and if you're lucky enough to score a seat at the bar the bartenders earn their right to be total snobs because they know what they are doing. Art cool and interesting. Mix of people enjoy this bar. Maybe for the PICKLE PIZZA!! Server is great too young man with bronze skin and no hair... I love him. Can't remember name. Pool darts and board games. Bathroom situation pretty weird. Doors don't lock or maybe they do but every time I'm here I walk in on someone ohgoodness read more

Since my previous review 9/30/25, I've come back to The Starving Artist maybe 5 more times. I love it here!! Instead of coming alone, I've brought coworkers/friends here for happy hour after work. Happy hour - weekdays 3-6pm $3 slices of cheese or pepperoni pizza $3 beer $4 tacos $10 cocktails $10 wine glasses $10 small plates Each time, I've ordered the Kokumotsu - haku vodka, lemon liqueur, pandan coco crème, cherring herring, pineapple, orange. The drink's ingredients sound a bit weird together, but TRUST ME it is so refreshing and has quickly become one of my most favorite creative, original cocktails ever! Their NY-style thin pizzas also don't miss. I've tried the pepperoni (red sauce, cheese blend, pepperoni, dried oregano) and Roycerroni (pizza sauce, cheese blend, cup & crisp pepperonis, calabrian chiles, honey, ricotta, basil). Chef's kiss! Absolutely love The Starving Artist, and it has quickly become one of my favorite places to drink in Phoenix. During weekday evenings it's pretty chill, but on weekends, it gets pretty packed and lively. Bonus points that they have all of their menus uploaded conveniently on their website, which you don't see often with cocktail lounges! https://www.starvingartistaz.com/ read more

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What a surprising gem! The atmosphere and staff here are outstanding! CJ's warmth and attentiveness exceptional! Truly all staff were very kind and professional. The decor was eye catching all around. Love the light fixtures and paint over paintings. Just a cool spot! Menu was diverse and creative and custumers were friendly. They had games and pool tables around which was also cool. I had the spring roll salad It was just ok. The shrimp was fresh and the noodles good but didn't love how cold the noodles were and so the shredded veggies took away from my joy of a salad. The dressings were great. I would have loved peanuts or something for a crunch and some lettuce but this did not detract from the overall very cool vibe of being there and the rest of the menu looks great. Apparently they're known for their $2 Pizza slices. I would have loved to try the na bubbly but they were out. There was also an Espresso Negroni I would have loved to try but they were out of that too. Maybe next time! read more

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I love this bar !!! It's so cute and the vibe is always a good time !! I've been here several times and the wait staff is amazing !! Very cozy vibe ! Only thing I'd say is the pretzel bites with cheese dip is wayyyy too spicy and should say on the menu it's more of a nacho cheese not beer cheese. Other then that love this place :))) read more

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First time here and loved it! We were looking for a chill spot to grab a drink before our dinner reservation. Upon walking in, the place was packed and we stood in line at the bar for standing room only. The bartenders were friendly and the cocktail list was pretty interesting. Both of the drinks we got off the menu were bitter and NOT sweet, which is bad news for me cause I love a sweet drink! lol The bartender was able to make me a lychee mojito after I asked specifically for any flavored syrups they had. She was very sweet to check what flavors they have and gave me several different options. My boyfriend got some whiskey and they gave a hefty pour. We ended up snagging some seats at the bar and ordered two slices of pepperoni pizza. Love that you can buy slices individually here, including cheese pep and dill pickle - how fun, will definitely try this next time! Overall, nice chill dive bar with good food and drinks. Ambiance is very moody but fun. They also have old school darts! We'll be back :) read more

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Oh, how I really, really like this place. Gets busy during happy hour, but the staff are friendly, professional, and still take good care of all the tables. Casual, welcoming, positive vibes. The Earth to Air cocktail isn't for me, but I LOVE the Old Man Banana Hammock and Black Pearl drinks. N/A options on the mentu, too. Dill pickle pizza is delish and the giant soft pretzel is good for sharing. Caesar salad greens are fresh if you need some green. Parking lot is small, but I've always been able to find spots on the side streets. Recommend! read more

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I have been thinking about this place since I dined here for the first time. Fast-paced service and great pizza slices are $3 on happy hour. I tried the Korean BBQ pizza which was really good. They had a special pizza...The Baked Potato. So happy they offer slices to try. This was pretty tastey with the seasoned potatoes on it. I particularly appreciated that they did not over potato the slice lol. The best part about the pizza in general is that the crust is light and soft. I usually prefer heavy cheese on my pizza but their was just right. I tried the Son of a B*t@# I'm In cocktail that is on happy hour for $10. The simple yet clean ingredients caught my eye...gin, aperol, elderflower, lime l, and honey made for a very refreshing drink. Also, I've been on a kick to enjoy cocktails with no ice, so this was perfect. read more

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We went here for the pickle pizza and it did not disappoint! I do not recommend waiting in the billiards room in the summer unless you enjoy saunas luckily we were seated fairly quickly. Most of the servers were cool and polite. Fun little bar with a hipster vibe. I don't recommend the chicken and goat cheese panini, it was very bland. The cuban sliders were ok, pretzel was good, cheese it came with was great! The pickle and street corn pizza were great. If we go back we are definitely sticking to pizza only. read more

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Friends and I were killing time before our flights - I'm actually sad we didn't discover this place earlier for a full meal! As it was, we grabbed a few drinks and a snack. Really good drinks and there are some really unique ones - the Kyoto in Winter came in a very cute teacup, for example! There's a decent mocktail selection, which I appreciated as the DD. We really loved the Knotty Boyz (Garlic Parmesan) - if we hadn't eaten recently we might've ordered more to share! read more

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The drinks here are top notch. It doesn't matter what time you stop by, the place is packed. The happy hour deals are insane, the pizza is delicious, and the service is as good as it gets. Go to favorite in the valley for drinks and food. read more

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What I got: Spellbinder ipa Pickle pizza Watermelon mint ( tasting ) Been coming for a year now love it they always play anime on one of the TVs chill music great service was given candy by one of the bartenders always a great time here plus the tables glow super cool foods pretty good especially the pizza got the pickle pizza pretty good sauce on it is flavorful a bit salty to be honest and should have more pickles on it but great in general was very Crispy and thin my fav and he gave us a shot of a sampling of the watermelon mint cider which was pretty ok but cool they let us try it def always recommend this spot read more

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The food is so unique! I loved the Hawaiian pizza slice, the stuffed grape leaves, and the potato dip. The pizza slices are priced right. The table tops are small. When you have all your food and drinks for a table of 4 it feels crowded, but we made it work. Great atmosphere. The bar was full, and so was the restaurant by the time we left. We did receive our food fast from the runners and it was hot and tasty. We were there for happy hour and will be back. Very good time. Oh and the full-sized pizza was HUGE! read more

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Finally made it to The Starving Artist. This place has a warm, artsy bar vibe that immediately pulls you in. There's soft lighting, eclectic artwork, and a cozy, creative vibe that makes it easy to settle in with a drink. The food was fresh and flavorful, and the service was friendly with a relaxed pace that fit the atmosphere. I had the pizza by the slice, I tried the Dill Pickle and the Korean Pizza slices. These were really good and different. Definitely full of flavor! This place is absolutely worth a visit for good bites and a bar that feels like a neighborhood hideaway. read more

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Friend ordered 2 pizzas for us for takeout. We came in to pick it up and wow what a festive place! It's decorated nicely for Christmas on the inside but even walking up there's skeletons with candy canes pretty intense. Inside there were darts, pool tables, and various TV's playing sports, shows, and even anime on one TV. Definitely a chill place to hang out. The pizzas were the cheese and the roycerroni which had I believe burrata cheese spiraled around pep. Very good pizzas. Crispy and dough bites with robust sauce and fresh toppings. Can taste that cheese and pepperoni are of a higher quality. Would love to eat there in person the drink menu looked really nice at reasonable prices read more

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I think the starving artist is a really fun place! They also have a great happy hour as pictured here with the receipt and. And a lovely cocktail menu as well as great beers from OSHO. I love that you can get any of their pizzas by the slice and they're all really tasty this month. Special was the loaded potato and it was really good! Service is always very friendly in here and it has a cool ambience read more

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My wife has had this place on her of places to visit for a minute so last night we decided to try it There was a wait for a table inside but the patio, while a bit warm initially, was comfortable You have to walk up to the bar to order food and drinks, but they will bring it to you I had a Pretty in Pink vodka, cocchi americano, strawberry, mint, lime, soda deliciously refreshing, with noticable but not overwhelming strawberry and mint STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES with tzatziki, chopped olives, EVOO, feta cheese, Za Tar, fresh parsley These were not great; the rice was mushy, the leaves weren't super fresh, the layer of feta they're served on was WAY too rich, and there was no discernible lemony flavor For food we ordered three slices of pizza DILL PICKLE PIZZA garlic white sauce, cheese blend, ricotta, dill pickle chips, buttermilk dressing, & fresh dill The flavor wasn't bad but there was far too much dill for my tastes ROYCERRONI pizza sauce, cheese blend, cup & crisp pepperonis, calabrian chiles, honey, ricotta I love the cup pepperoni, and the heat and flavor from the calabrian chilies, but it builds fast and can overwhelm HAWAIIAN red sauce, cheese blend, shaved ham, jalapeño, basil, caramelized bourbon pineapple Flavor was pretty good but the jalapenos really bring the heat, and combined with the calabrian chilies from the other slice it got a bit excessive CUBANO SLIDERS 3 sliders, shredded pork, black forest ham, mojo sauce, swiss, pickles, dijonaisse These did not hit at all, the pork should really stand out and this didn't I would possibly return for cocktails, but the food was a let down, and given the wait for seating I would probably go elsewhere We did enjoy a game of pool on the patio Probably won't return or recommend read more

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I freakin loved this place. I don't know why it took me so long to try it. The vibe and decor is great, the bartenders are friendly and attentive and the Pizza. OMG. The Dill pickle pizza and the street corn pizza are soooo good. If you're considering it. Just go! read more

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The service here was fantastic. Love the vibe, very contemporary, hipster-ish feel to it. They do have a lot of couch seating, similar to culinary dropout if you're familiar with that style. I wish I took more pics, but I did get the Big Lebowski painting from the bathroom so that'll have to do haha. There's pool tables, steel darts, arcade games, and claw games as well. The drinks were fast and tasty, not super expensive (~$12-15) and they have some great food options. Didn't get to try the seasonal pizza last time, but we'll be back to do so later. Overall, a fun, calm little bar with great pizza and decently affordable cocktails. read more

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I forgot to take pictures both times I went BUT some of my teammates and I come here after our Monday night games. I get the honey whipped ricotta (which is absolutely amazing and goes missing shortly after it hits the table), and the chicken and goat cheese panini which is also delicious. I do get cocktails too and usually bounce between the son of a bitch I'm in and the sparkling Saturn which are also delicious. The service is back and forth, it really depends on how busy it is since it's later at night which I don't blame anyone at all, they usually only have 2 waiters and a bartender so when there's a big crowd inside it makes sense that it is harder to keep up. I do love the music they play though, always singing along to my teenage angst vibes or some early 2000s R&B read more

I stopped by the Starving Artist again the other night as I really enjoyed it the last time I was there. First I turned into the little parking lot and there were no available spots, so I went around the block and noted there is lots of additional spots on 22nd but did think if it was really busy it may be hard to find any parking. I sat at the bar again and noted that the bar seats are super comfy and I love a bar with a hook for my purse. I missed happy hour as it is from 3-6pm but was wanting some wine and first ordered the pinot grigio which was $13 for a well poured glass -- I just didn't care for the wine that much. So I switched to the Sav Blanc and it was much better. I didn't notice last time that there are tvs around the bar which I was glad about because it's the end of the season for MLB so I was happy to see some of the games. I did ask if they could turn it to a specific game and I don't think she ever even looked -- which was fine because they had a channel showing multiple games at the same time (including the one I wanted). Additionally I was by myself and wanted something small to eat but upon scanning the menu I realized the majority of the "small bites" had meat or fish in them and there was nothing munchy like pretzels or fries. I finally settled on the warm olive bowl ($12) and asked the bartender if I could add the naan bread for $1. I wasn't in a major hurry but always enjoy wine with a bit of food, and for what I ordered it seemed to take a very long time -- maybe 25 minutes just for warmed bread and olives. Overall the olives and bread were good but there were too many olives and not enough bread. The bartender wasn't particularly friendly either but I get it she is not there to make friends and she always filled my glass when I was ready, so she did her job. I really like the overall vibe so I'll probably come back. read more

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Have been here a many times. Service has been slowly slacking, not sure if they don't have enough people per shift or whats been going on. Takes 20+ minutes for someone to come check on you between rounds. Love this place but could be better! read more

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I checked out The Starving Artist for dinner and drinks on a Tuesday evening. The reason I originally picked the spot? How can I say no to a bar and restaurant with a great name like this? Even with it being a Tuesday, all of the parking spots in their front lot were taken. I found a spot on the side of the establishment where they have additional spots. Ambiance (5/5): This is one of the areas The Starving Artist shines. Think of it as a chic dive bar. In the main dining area, you'll see lights covered by red women's dresses. The type of dresses you'd see at a Zorro performance. Famous artwork adorn the walls, including the Mona Lisa, with graffiti across them. Very cool. They also have a dart table, pool tables, and arcade games. That's where the dive bar comes in. O and there's a large mural of Vincent Van Gogh out front. Service (4/5): I saw at the bar where they have barstools with back support (you know I love it) because there was a wait for a table. The service did the job. It wasn't terribly friendly or efficient but above average. This is really the only area of improvement I can think of. Drinks (5/5): While they have beers from OHSO Brewery (solid!), I stuck to cocktails. They have an interesting list of craft cocktails which is always a plus for me. Everything I tried was good, including the pineapple mezcal old fashioned. Food (5/5): To sum things up, elevated bar food. We started off with the garlic knots which were delicious. The knots were a little doughy and stretch with an addicting blend of garlic and parmesan sprinkled on top. Arguably the best garlic knots I've had in my life. From there, we couldn't say no to the dill pickle pizza. While it sounds a little nasty, trust me on this one. The white base, the sauce, the pickles, the cheese... it works so well in a way I didn't think possible. Don't knock it until you try it. Unless you're the type of person that takes your pickle off your Chick-Fil-a sandwich. Then stay away. While we missed it, they also have a solid happy hour with both food and drink specials. All in all, one of the coolest spots I've been to since I moved to Phoenix back in January. read more

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We stopped into Starving Artist for a drink and a quick bite and loved the vibe--pool tables, dart boards, and cool art everywhere. Happy hour had a great selection. My daughter enjoyed her Strawberry Italian soda, my husband had a draft beer, and I tried the cucumber mule. Unfortunately, mine missed the mark, even though I usually love the Arcadia Cucumber Vodka. We shared a Caesar salad and the Pork and Beans--such a creative take on a classic! Wish it came with more pita, but it was delicious. Can't wait to come back for dinner soon! read more

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Omg the pizza here is amazing! We ordered the roycerroni which comes with pepperoni, hot honey, calabrian chilis. It was enough for 2-3 slices per person. But for us 3 it was perfect. For a group of 4 I would say you need 2 pizzas. The chilis were too spicy for me so I took those off but it was perfect without it. My husband and his friend said it wasn't too spicy at all and they loved the chilis so I'm just sensitive to spice and I need to build up my tolerance lol. I also ordered the loaded baked potato dip and we shared the cookie skillet. Omg it was amazing both of those. The loaded baked potato dip is a must! It actually filled me up so much I was only able to a slice and a half of the pizza. The cookie skillet too was the perfect ending. I really like this place I would definitely go back. The food is delicious so are the drinks and it's like having dinner in a museum after dark. There's lots of paintings and pool tables, darts and the place is just a whole vibe. It would be fun to just come here for drinks and games. 5 stars for sure! read more

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Such a fun place! The service is absolutely amazing and if there is a wait, it's totally worth it. The drinks are so good! We have also tried the wedge salad and it is loaded with toppings. 100% recommend for date night, girls night, or just a place to hang out and chill. read more

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Rolled the dice on The Starving Artist on a quick Friday date night. I can eat the Loaded Baked Potato dip all day and we had no complaints about the pizza. The place was cool too, their decors were very artsy. We sat at the bar and were served very quickly. After eating, we hung out for a bit at the "garage area" and played some billiards. I'd love to go back again. read more

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The large Van Gogh portrait on the outside of the building is a statement piece. The eyes of Mona Lisa on the sign outside are intriguing. I've always wondered what kind of bar/restaurant the starving artist was. It's a neighborhood hang out. Billiards room, arcade, multiple beers on tap. We ordered 2 pizzas: dill and sausage. Both were large, better than expected for a restaurant that is more of a bar vs pizzeria. The HH menu looks decent. They also sell pizza by the slice which is always a win. I'd definitely come back. read more

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We had a last minute babysitter and no plans for the night. We decided to finally stop by and try Starving Artist after passing by it nearly everyday since its opened. We were so pleasantly surprised. The inside was so cool! So much to look at. We sat at the bar, and ordered a few drinks and some pizza slices. Both the food and drinks were amazing! Highly recommend. The staff were very friendly and great with recommendations. We will definitely be back! read more

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The decor/vibes were adorable. They had some super creative stuff I kept looking my around at everything. Darts was so fun! Employees were super nice and quick to check in. Drinks were great! We all 3 got different drinks and they were all great They had parking in the front! read more

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I come here like 5 times a month !!! Service is great. Food is amazing. And the ambiance. Omg !!! Coolest place I've found out here in phx

What a cool spot! I stopped in here today to scope out a potential place for my group happy hour. Hubby and I sat at the bar. Everything is decorated very kitschy and quite fun! The bar is huge as well as there are large seating areas with couches and a mix of chairs and bench seating around the rest of the room. There is also an outdoor space which was closed today as they're preparing for someone's holiday party, but that looks fun as well. We arrived around 4 o'clock in the parking lot was almost full, just two spaces available so this place is super popular. It was MLK day so I'm thinking that had something to do with it. The happy hour is really nice with three dollar beers and three dollar slices of pizza, eight dollars for a glass of wine or an appetizer. They also had some mock tails and other options as well. I ordered a glass of wine, hubby had a Osho Lager, and we ordered a piece of pizza and the ricotta appetizer. Everything tasted wonderful! Definitely will be back to have more of that Ricotta! We're actually sitting next to one of the owners and he said that this is part of the osho Family, which I did not know so that's pretty cool. We met the general manager, CJ and he was super friendly and helpful. I'm still working out whether the location is going to work for my happy hour group, since I have people in Chandler and Gilbert that may not want to drive this far, but this is a spot. We are definitely keeping on our list, particularly on game days. It's a great environment, lots of comfortable seating and super friendly staff. read more

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I am sure I am in the minority as I actually ordered take out but most people dine in. It looks like a very interesting and funky restaurant. I am on a dill pickle kick so I needed to try their dill pickle pizza. I ordered another pizza too but I can't recall which one it was, I think it was the sausage one. As for the pizza it was pretty good. Just as dill picklely as you can get. The crust was good. I ended eating more of the other pizza just because I think it's hard to eat 3 slices of dill pickle pizza but overall I am glad I ordered it because I really wanted to know what the fuss was about. If you like dill pickle you will enjoy it. The pizzas were huge. All in all I think a great choice for pizza in the Valley. read more

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I just love this place. I live down the street and come here for a great happy hour, great pizza, and great vibes. I love the staff, always so kind and attentive. The food and cocktails are what make this place great surrounded by the incredible design inside. One of my favorite spots in Phoenix!! read more

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Do yourself a solid and order the DILL PICKLE PIZZA ! Reasonable priced menu and drinks , great atmosphere . Complete with darts, arcade , pool , full bar , and aesthetic vibes ! read more

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Between Midtown and Arcadia Lite lies a trendy and convenient hangout for casual cocktails and late night bites. It's from the creators of OHSO, you can expect accessible bar food and drink. What I like: The menu is huge! So many beers, a lot of OK cocktails, solid American food, and everyone's favorite--Pizza. Pizza by the slice, even! Service is fantastic--I never wait long. And best of all, there's a Reverse Happy Hour! You hardly see those anymore. There's also a tiny little pool hall on the side, but it doesn't fit too many people. It would be nice if there were more space to sort of roam around and socialize like a true neighborhood hangout. Nevertheless, I'm always having a good time when I bring new people here. read more

When we landed in Phoenix, first place we went to was the starving artist. We had a couple hours before it was closed. The drinks were amazing. Our server was incredible. Definitely would recommend this place. read more

Had a great evening here celebrating our friend's birthday! Seats are limited but we came around 6:30 and lucked out with finding seating for 7 of us. Service was friendly but food did take awhile and getting our checks when we were ready took a bit of time as well Food wise the menu has a lot of options and everything we got we were impressed with The dill pickle pizza is a must! Will definitely be returning to try more of their menu read more

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My friend and I met here for happy hour. Cute building and art, inside was smaller than I thought. They had billiards area but it was so hot. It felt like no ac so couldn't play. We ended up at the bar area, ordered drinks and food. Overall good service and food was ok. Nothing special. I had the loaded nachos but it was so soggy. Not a lot of chips. The panini was decent. Two drinks and food came to $60. Wowza. The vibe is chill and college millennials type. read more

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We went to this restaurant for a girls night out!! The art work was beautiful and I loved the paintings!! We had a couple of drinks (not pictured) while we were enjoying our food. It was packed in the restaurant but we only needed to wait 20 minutes to be sat down. While we were waiting we played darts to pass the time, which went very quickly. Once we sat down, we were quickly greeted and we ordered right away. The service was phenomenal, I wish I remembered our servers name. Nonetheless, I plan on coming back and I'm definitely ordering the nachos again!! read more

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