Great venue for meetings, dinners, & other events. Great parking space too. Well lit. Would…read moreconsider using this event space I. The future.

Had the pleasure of working for and attending an event for a nonprofit organization here in the…read morevalley. The annual Charity event draws a great crowd and this was the 1st time it Scottsdale Hangar One hosted the event. The support from the staff was great as far as getting access to everything needed for setup both inside and out. The location is unique as it gives you the ability to truly transform your ideas and shape your image. While I was setting up, the staff was very helpful in getting what was needed and supporting any of the activities going on. As far as attending, the atmosphere, as well as The ambience, were put together very well. If you have a special event that you're trying to not just host, but also impress, I would definitely look at Hangar One as an option.

We rented this venue for a birthday party, and while the physical space is very pretty, I…read moreabsolutely would not recommend it. The venue manager, Lorena, is completely unprofessional, and the communication throughout the entire process was a nightmare. If you are considering booking this space, please be aware of the multiple red flags we experienced: Right from the start, Lorena canceled our first viewing appointment. Once we rescheduled and booked, communication via text became incredibly difficult. She would take days to respond, routinely failed to fully read messages, and would either ignore direct questions or respond with completely irrelevant answers. Getting a clear answer on when we could meet to pay our remaining balance was an exhausting process of constant follow-ups. During our initial visit, we were explicitly told multiple times that we could have a taquero set up inside the venue. However, when we arrived a month before the event to pay our final balance, Lorena abruptly changed her story, stating it wasn't allowed due to code issues. While code compliance is understandable, she should have contacted us to let us know about the changes sooner. Fortunately, our caterer was flexible enough to switch to a buffet style. We were told the venue would be open starting at 9:00 AM on the day of our event. When we arrived at 1:00 PM to set up, the building was locked. It took staff 30 minutes to arrive and open up, leaving us and our vendors waiting outside, which threw off our entire schedule. During setup, venue personnel constantly hovered and micromanaged us--complaining about the doors being open while we were actively unloading heavy items and restricting one of the vendors from using the VIP suite we had explicitly been told we could use for storage. Our contract required a $500 refundable deposit, which we paid in cash and were promised would be returned in cash. It ultimately took nearly two weeks of constant hounding to get our money back. When I went to retrieve it the Thursday after the event, Lorena claimed she didn't have the cash and promised the owner (Lupita) would Zelle it to me. After providing my information, Lorena would not respond to my texts for days, or sometimes would not respond at all. Fed up, I managed to track down the owner's number directly. When I spoke to Lupita on Friday, she informed me that she had actually given the deposit money to Lorena the day prior. Lorena had the money since Thursday and had not contacted me, even though she knew I had been asking for it for two weeks. The owner told me I could pick it up that day. When I finally went to pick up the deposit, Lorena was incredibly short with us and didn't even apologize. If I hadn't taken it upon myself to bypass management and contact the owner directly, I would probably still be waiting for my money. What should have been a celebratory experience was ruined by unnecessary stress and unprofessionalism. The venue itself is great for parties, but the venue manager/coordinator was horrible. Save yourself the headache and book elsewhere.

This was a great place for a wedding. Super reasonable and very accommodating. They decorated…read morebeautifully and everyone had a wonderful time. The cake was amazing! Best cake ever! Yes it is in a strip mall but you would never know it once you are inside! The people who run the business are incredible and so helpful. Their catering is delicious! Wedding was November 2022

We had a pretty major snafu with my daughter's wedding (not Luci's fault) two days before event…read more Talk about a super team of people! The owner and April worked tirelessly to insure my daughter's wedding was perfect! (And it was). The food was fabulous as were the table decorations, lighting, bartenders, servers, just everything. I couldn't have asked for anything better and as the Mother of the Bride I would recommend without any reservations, Luci's for your event. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to turn a nightmare into a dream.

Spectacular venue and outstanding customer service, cannot say enough about this beautiful venue…read more We had our company Christmas party on the patio surrounded by twinkle lights, beautiful foliage and fire pit, and everyone raved about the ambience. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was so attentive, our glasses were never empty! I highly recommend this fabulous venue to anyone looking for a lovely dinner for two or a dinner party for 30, the staff will take excellent care of you and make your event beyond amazing!

What a fabulous party place! We went there for a birthday party and the place is huge and can…read moreeasily accommodate a lot of people. It's perfect for weddings or big events. The cleaning, serving services were all included and impeccable. The decoration is part of the place or one could get it done from outside. A good place to host parties

Rosy is the best! Made sure everything was nice and organized, answered all my question and walked…read moreme through everything! Don't be afraid of the old pictures of the place, it has been upgraded and looks AMAZING! I had my wedding here and having my sisters quinceañera next! Very affordable and reasonable price!

Not the largest venue but very cute one with a good decor inside out. Went here for a birthday…read moreparty and would recommend this place for small events like that. Overall nice experience with easy access to the backstage room and the restrooms. Nice exterior place with plants waterfall etc. Plenty of car parking on the premises and even in the neighbor complex.

This is truly a secret Garden. If you drive by, you won't know this gem is there. We had my…read moredaughter's wedding there and it was beautiful, amazing and perfect at Antigua. The venue was perfect for our family and friends of about 85. The staff was amazing! From the very first tour to the last hour. I want to shout out to Kenzie who always went about and beyond! The Caterer from Casa Corazon, delicious dinners! Then the DJ Armando, from the first meeting to coming in clutch at the ceremony, he is a must! Thank you all for making our daughters day Fabulous! Also shout out to OhSnapp2 Photobooth, it was a sweet success!!

We just had our wedding at MonOrchid and it was such an amazing night. Everyone there is so…read morefriendly and helpful. They made the wedding planning so easy and they went above and beyond for us. All of our guests were so impressed with the venue! The food and drinks were so good, my husband was a chef so the bar was high and he loved it! I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have a fun wedding!

Cool artsy space! I've been here before to check out kahvi and phx Gen, and came again today to…read morecheck out the pickers place vintage market. This space is really neat and they have cool events too. I like that they project movies on the wall and the spiral staircase is awesome too. Will have to come on a first Friday sometime.

I used to get really excited for Arizona Restaurant Week. Still, I lost my enthusiasm after I would…read moregain 10 pounds in a week (truly!) and the fact that many of the set menus feature items I wouldn't ordinarily order. For example, I rarely order dessert, and many menus feature it. Events like Arizona Restaurant Week are suitable when a place is really offering a good value or when you have access to a venue that you wouldn't ordinarily be able to get into. Cue my reason for visiting the University Club of Phoenix. This is a members-only club (a four-year university degree is mandatory for membership as is a monthly membership fee of $125) that only opens up to non-members during select holidays and special events. I was advised to monitor their website for special group dinners that open up throughout the year that sounded pretty cool. I had tried to make a reservation here during the fall portion of ARW last year but it had filled up fast. Pro tip: The spring session of Arizona Restaurant Week is always a bit easier to snag reservations for as many snowbirds have already flown away. The other reason that I wanted to try it wasn't simply for snobbish reasons ("Darling, I have reservations at the University Club tonight") but also because of all the ARW menus on offer, theirs is a steal. For $44 a person, you get an alcoholic beverage (pro tip: order the wine over the beer as it costs more), an appetizer, a choice of an entree, and dessert (yup, I'll eat it if it's included!). When I arrived at the Club, I was just blown away to find it. This is truly a hidden gem for downtown Phoenix. The Heard Museum is next door and the residential tree-lined streets (of epic houses!) make this such a charming part of the city. Parking is a breeze as well. Before it opened as a private club in 1965, it was a residence. One of the servers told me that the original owners recently held an event here to reminisce and explained to the staff the changes that had occurred at the property since they sold it. I thought that was cool! I ordered the Caprese skewers which really should be billed as a Caprese salad. It was divine and the word that comes to mind with everything here is fresh. The chef is excellent and clearly takes pride in his craft. For my entree, I went with the prime rib. It was HUGE. I could not believe the size. The accompanying mashed potatoes and vegetable medley was just as good. My guests ordered the salmon which is a decent size and is served with maple sauce which brings out the sweetness of the fish. Creative and yummy! For dessert, we ordered both the cheesecake and the Key Lime pie. Both were good but I would vote for the cheesecake. And for wine, I did a glass of Malbec. The employees here are amazing. Most have worked here for decades (my server, Lourdes, has been working here for 20 years and she isn't even the longest-serving employee!). I changed my reservation about three times and each time was, "No problem!" (this may not be the case every time but Friday night was not too busy). The servers love chatting with guests and will even give you a brief tour of the property. I also got plenty of other restaurant recommendations, too! Other reviews have mentioned that the property is somewhat dilapidated. It's true that the property is in need of a refresh but there is also something quite wholesome and authentic about it. It's not putting on airs, simply serving quality food with exceptional service. The site can be rented for special events and I would see that as being more of an issue if you were hosting something like a wedding (although the backyard is magnificent!). All in all, my visit to the University Club of Phoenix exceeded expectations. It's hard to find something else like this in the Valley. It's a throwback to a different era when people gathered around a dining table and actually engaged in conversation with each other instead of peering into their smartphones. And to my amazement, they are even open for breakfast and lunch. I can't wait to go back!

The good: staff was very friendly and parking was convenient. Several aspects of the meal were…read moretasty and the portions were generous The bad: the overall feel is shabby and outdated. I can't imagine paying for access and exclusivity to go there.

Located In A Strip Mall Security On Site…read more Well Lit Beautiful inside, Decorated In All White. Marble Floors Women's Restroom Has A separate Dressing Room...Loved That Fantastic Lighting That Made For Beautiful Pictures Friendly And Attentive Staff

Do not do business with this place. To start the location is in a horrible part of town sharing a…read moreparking lot with a family dollar. The employees lie to you saying if you need to cancel you only loose your $500 deposit. You actually loose everything. The owner would not even work with us when my daughter's dad died in a car accident. We needed to cancel and would not work with us at all. They say one thing then change it. It is no where near worth the money or the hassle. The owner does not care about anything but the money he gets to keep for tragedy's that happen.