I dare to describe the joy among the plates of gnocchi I have resigned to share here…read more Always rewarded with excellent service is the impeccable dishes and atmosphere. One could say that I moved to enjoy fine dinning, al fresco lunch, and my art among their arrangments in Ahwatukee. Working women have their favorite haunts to surpass yesterday's grocery list.

I've been wanting to try Va Bene for a while, so we stopped in for happy hour. The restaurant has a…read moredark, romantic ambiance that makes it a great spot for a date night or a relaxing evening out. Our server was friendly, attentive, and offered helpful recommendations. We ordered the Greek salad, calamari, and toasted ravioli. The Greek salad was fresh and flavorful--definitely our favorite of the three dishes. The calamari and toasted ravioli were good but didn't quite stand out. I also had an espresso martini, which was delicious and a perfect happy hour choice. Overall, it was a nice experience, and I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

Tired of the traditional chain options for dinner I was looking for something authentic and…read moreindependently owned and came across Ocean Blue Caribbean and what an amazing find it was. Authentic Jamaican served right in Chandler AZ. We were warmly welcomed upon entering the establishment. After weighing various options on an extensive menu. I decided on the tilapia fillets Escovitch style with the side of steamed vegetables (shredded cabbage and carrots that was amazing) and festivals. My wife opted Bone in brown stew chicken with a side of rice & beans and festivals. The wait for the food to served was reasonable given that it was apparent it had been made fresh upon being served. The fish was deliciously seasoned and lightly breaded. The escovitch sauce was the perfect complement for both the fish and the cabbage. My wife's bone in brown stew chicken was amazing as well the chicken was so tender it was falling off the bone and was perfectly seasoned. The gravy for the stew was plentiful and added an additional taste when added to the beans and rice. Portions were large with enough leftovers for another meal when we finished eating. The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly with a consistent flow of carryout orders and dine-in customers. I would highly recommend Ocean Blue Caribbean and look forward to our next visit.

Hubby: Let's go out and try something new for dinner tonight. I'm thinking about hitting up this…read moreCaribbean spot. Me: Say less. I'm. So. Glad. That. We. Came. Here. Inside is a whole Caribbean vibe, music, natural decor, and all. I love the mural on the grass wall. The service was exceptional. Thanks for taking great care of us Sam (and the other server who helped us with our order, sorry I didn't get his name). I ordered the Bone-In Brown Stew Chicken with Rice and Beans and Festivals as my side. The chicken was so flavorful and tender! The gravy with potatoes and veggies was perfect to mix my rice in. Yummy in my tummy! I'd definitely try it again. My hubby got the fried Tilapia (Escovitch style...spicy veggies in a pepper vinager), cabbage, and festivals. Um, um, good! I ate most of his cabbage and a piece of fish because of how much they piled on his plate. Actually both dishes were really large portions. So, I have a nice amount of leftovers for lunch tomorrow- yay! We will most definitely return!

We went to a wine tasting $45 per person on a Sunday. Very deceptive event regarding food…read more Advertised as 20 wines, food and live music. To our disappointment and surprise, the food was for purchase only. The value just wasn't there for the price. None of the wines were impressive. Overall with the small bites only available for purchase and the marginal wines we were disappointed.

We had 30 for Happy Hour. The food and wine were superb, the staff fantastic. We definitely will…read morebe back.

We came for lunch here because I was craving their chopped salad. It was a bonus but it's decorated…read moreup for Christmas in a Griswold family Christmas theme. This place usually has living room likes seating areas, but they will move out of the way to accommodate the large Cousin Eddie RV area. There were lots of lights everywhere and a fireplace with a large nutcracker next to the bar. It's a very clever that they added ugly Christmas sweaters to the chairs at the bar and high top tables. So cute! They also have two outdoor patios with couches and tables. We ordered a couple of cocktails off the Christmas menu. I order the "Clark's Nipply Egg Nog" and my son ordered the "It's a Good Old Fashioned Family Christmas." I didn't try his because I do not like bourbon but he reports it was very good. And I did love my eggnog drink. For food, my son ordered off of The Omelette bar. You fill out the little form check mark in exactly what you want in your omelette and what you want for the side. I ordered the chopped salad, which is what I've ordered here before and absolutely love. It comes with chopped salami and cheese which make it absolutely yummy. We arrived early by the time you left the place was starting to fill up. I'll continue to come here because I just love that chopped salad, but I think everything that we've had here has been delicious.

First time customer and will be back! Came here for happy hour and overall was a good experience…read more Very attentive service and I enjoyed the ambiance. Great spot for a date night or to kick it with friends. Ordered the spinach artichoke dip to start and it had a good flavor. Comes with a good portion of chips on the side. Shareable between a party of 2 (maybe 3 at most). We both ordered the wagyu chuck burger and I went with the sweet potato waffle fries. Good choice. Overall the Happy Hour drinks were good but I do think they lacked alcohol. Not sure if it's bc they were off the HH menu but they were on the lighter side. I enjoyed the James Brown and the Mango Tamarind Mule. Looking forward to my next visit.

Great staff friendly Good food great choices…read more Relaxing not rushed Good Tequila Only negative Hate the entry door

Great environment and very relaxed vibe. Good customer service. Friendly and helpful with menu…read morequestions. Great food and drink options for lunch or dinner. I have to try the weekend brunch out soon. Definitely recommend this spot to all my friends.

I really enjoy this spot. Friday nights with Vaughn Willis is always a hit. I've been a couple of…read moretimes and the food was on point both times. The second time had a very limited menu but the quality was equally as good as the first time. The service is great, super friendly staff. Like all restaurants the drinks are overpriced so that's to be expected. The ambiance is nice especially on the Friday night events. I highly recommend going to checkout Vaughn Willis and Ear Candy; he always puts on a great show.

**BE AWARE! BE AWARE! BE AWARE! **…read more This establishment is not what I expected from an "upscale Black-owned business." My first experience was frustrating because the dress code appeared to be enforced selectively. My guy friend was turned away for wearing the exact same attire as another guest who was allowed in. The favoritism was annoying, but we decided to give the establishment another try. Unfortunately, that experience was just okay. My date and I were enjoying our evening when we were asked if we wanted to cash out. I wasn't ready to leave, but I agreed. When I swiped my card, the server asked if I would like to leave a tip. Of course, I wanted to tip for the service, but I was taken aback when I saw the total. I proceeded with the cashout and then requested an itemized receipt. That request seemed to be an issue with the server, which immediately raised a red flag for me. Upon further inspection of the receipt, I noticed that gratuity had already been added to my bill. **My question is: Why would the server ask me if I wanted to leave a tip when gratuity was already included?** That experience left me feeling misled and uncomfortable. I cannot speak to the server's intentions, but the situation felt deceptive and needs to be addressed. I will not be returning to Lush. Customers deserve transparency, especially when it comes to their money and tipping. **SHAME ON LUSH!** BE AWARE! BE AWARE! BE AWARE!

Happy hour never disappoints!…read more Met up with a colleague who was in town for happy hour, and Hop Social was the perfect spot. I've been here plenty of times for happy hour, but it had been at least a year since my last visit. We were able to grab a spot at the bar immediately, which was a nice bonus. Great drinks, solid happy hour options, and our bartender was amazing--friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. Always a fun atmosphere and clearly still a great happy hour spot. I definitely won't wait another year to come back!

Let me start by saying I am bummed, I really wanted this place to be good. The food was just a fail…read moreat every level. But the service & ambiance was really solid. Luckily the happy hour prices saved the day. We were stoked for this place since it had good deals & American bar food, I am easy to please with food & hate fancy stuff. Figured this would crush it... but sadly, it did not. Appetizer: chicken strips & fries. Highlight of the meal aside from the tiny serving size (& fries kinda cold). Love they bring BBQ & ranch... was feeling optimistic. Meal: Caesar salad: generic AF, really basic, honestly bagged salad about the same. Steak bites: yikes, big fail here. Three baseball cut steaks that were bleeding, I dunno how you undercook a steak that small. Then no knife with it? lol how are we suppose to eat it, like a caveman? Just a bad cut Burger: a frozen patty with a generic bun & toppings. How can you not get good beef, form a patty then cook? 2/10 at best Sliders: a little better but small & bland as well. One was raw, one was tougher than a hockey puck. Chipotle ranch made it better Drinks & service good but the food was just not there. Unless they revamp the menu, get better ingredients, I am just not sure they're gonna make it sadly

OMG the best food! I cant get enough of the bam bam shrimp tacos and the Lanai chicken sandwich…read more Don't even get me started on the crab rangoon dip...

Came here to celebrate a big milestone in my partners life. Had a great experience as usual. The…read moremenu is large so there's something for everyone! We got the Chicken Tinga Nachos as an appetizer and it was a perfect amount for the 4 of us. I got a burger and it was pretty delish. One thing I will say is their sweet potato fries definitely do not taste fresh, I'd guess they are frozen/sysco but what else do ya expect nowadays? We got the s'mores pizookie for dessert and I really enjoyed it. It's baked to order so it takes a little bit but I thought it was worth it. And if that's not your thing, Menchies is right next door and always a treat. Tons of games and such and they even had trivia on the TV. Just a really great neighbourhood spot!

Kayla is the highlight!! Charlies is a vibe. Great friendly crowd, the bands are always fabulous…read moreand it gets packed. You may have a little bit of a wait for food and drinks but Kayla is great, works hard and will take care of you!

This place was a surprisingly great find. From the outside it looks like a super casual…read moreneighborhood bar, but... * Food: the food is actually excellent, far better than I expected. Big portions, a huge menu (see pics), and genuinely good value across the board. Mmmm, that burger was good, juicy, thick, smokey, rich, and flavorful with warm, gooey cheese, fresh toppings and thick, warm, home-cut fries-o-plenty, excellent! If you're looking for a spot where the food punches way above expectations, this is it. *Atmosphere: depending on when you come, inside can get packed and feel a bit small when the crowd fills in. The vibe is extremely casual and laid back, the kind of place you could easily make your own and become a regular without even trying. The live music in the evening was great, but definitely loud, both the band and the crowd. If you're coming for quiet conversation on live music nights, this isn't the place. However, the crowd, noise level, and how packed it gets really depends on when you come in. Weekday lunch is significantly quieter, but evenings after work and weekends, especially when there's a band, get loud and busy fast. They have a large outdoor patio, which is a nice plus, but it was pretty smoky when we were there. Nice energy, just not the best for non-smokers. *Service: there were a lot of servers working, and ours was very sweet, friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. Exactly what you hope for in a bar like this. I felt "taken care of" and you can't put a price on that. *Overall: casual, lively, loud, and far better food than you'd ever expect. If you want a laid-back local spot with great food, live music, and a neighborhood feel, this is a solid pick and one you could easily end up visiting regularly. I added a few burger and menu photos to help you get a feel. Highly recommend!

Absolutely the most attentive server well-rounded in a professionalism with response time and…read moreclarifying The needs of the customer and there desires. And the server's name was nicole, you know what, a little bit of this beneficiary should go to drew.I guess he was another server that we had.And he was absolutely amazing, with the same traits

We were on the road for our honeymoon and decided to get a nice dinner and landed here. Ethan was…read moreour server was very attentive and quick to have a nice chat with us. Ambiance was great and intimate. Food was better than anticipated as we stepped in. Definitely coming back if qe are in the area again