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AJ's Kitchen

5.0 (1 review)
InexpensiveAmerican
Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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The Vig

The Vig

4.1
(132 reviews)
4.9 mi

This was my first visit to this location. I ordered the Reuben special and it was great. I had a…read moreside salad, though I should have probably gotten French fries to be consistent with how I've eaten Reubens in the past. But, my wife had fries that I could steal and I appreciate having a salad option. The little side salad had a nice bitterness complemented by the slight sourness of the dressing. The meat was flavorful and sliced perfectly while the bread was toasty enough to stay together long enough to hold in all that juiciness. Our server was attentive and friendly and I'll happily go back to try some menu staples ... unless the next special demands my attention like that Reuben did.

This is the second time dinning at The Vig at Dana Park and tonight we sat out on the large patio…read more The patio has plenty of seats and has both misters and heating lamps making it possible to use year round We kicked things off with the pretzel served with queso and house mustard--perfect for sharing. The queso was rich without being too heavy, and the mustard added a nice contrast. For my meal, I had the Caesar salad topped with a bistro steak cooked a perfect medium rare. The romaine was crisp, the garlic-anchovy dressing bold, and the garlic croutons and parmesan tied everything together. The steak was tender, flavorful, and elevated the salad. At the table, we also ordered the cheesesteak with Angus beef, roasted peppers and onions, Havarti cheese, and garlic aioli served on a baguette, with sweet potato fries. The sandwich was hearty and satisfying, and the fries were really good The wagyu burger was another standout--topped bacon, Gruyère and smoky blue cheese, caramelized onions, tomato jam, and garlic aioli on a pub bun. The beef and bacon were fabulous and the fries cooked to perfection Jake, our server, was terrific--attentive, friendly, and helped make the whole experience even better. We finished with the butterscotch bread pudding topped with vanilla gelato and caramel sauce, which was the perfect ending--warm, comforting, and just the right amount of sweetness Overall, a great patio dining experience with flavorful dishes, excellent service, and plenty of variety.

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The Vig
SPICY TUNA with crispy rice, sweet soy, green onion, avocado, togarashi
SPICY TUNA with crispy rice, sweet soy, green onion, avocado, togarashi
LAMB MEATBALLS with tzatziki, pickled cucumber, pickled onion, confit tomato, fresh herbs, grilled naan bread

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LAMB MEATBALLS with tzatziki, pickled cucumber, pickled onion, confit tomato, fresh herbs, grilled naan bread
Lucky Lou's American Kitchen

Lucky Lou's American Kitchen

4.4
(132 reviews)
5.1 mi

I didn't take a picture of mythis visit.. so I will have to visualize my food and experience for…read moreyou in words.. Cool bar restaurant with a large outside patio and inside dining. Service was very pleasant and helpful. They have a good size menu with American food to choose from. I went with the Philly cheese steak and fries.. the Philly has thinly slice meat with peppers onions and melted cheese lightly toasted bun option to add mushrooms. It tasted great really tender slices of meat flavor on point. Fries I liked they're the crispy kind. Ive been in before and I always return, I haven't had one thing on their menu that I really didn't so I will keep coming back! :)

We came to Lucky Lou's to spend time with a long time friend of ours. We came here on a Sunday and…read moreno matter how busy they were they seated us pretty quickly at our table. It is a good thing they have a big variety of dishes to order. For me I was feeling a cheese burger and I actually enjoyed my burger. Others ordered a steak and chicken fried steak. All dishes looked pretty good but on this day I was the burger guy. Not a large place but has ample seating for customers. They do have a bar if that is what you are looking for. Today we just wanted to eat and visit and chat. This place is located on Val Vista Road south of Highway 60. I would recommend this place if you are in the area. The service was good and there is ample parking.

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Milkshake flamingo strawberry May 2026
Milkshake flamingo strawberry May 2026
Veggie Philly
Veggie Philly
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The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar

The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar

4.6
(64 reviews)
5.3 mi
$$
Family-owned & operated
Discounts available

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

Reading all of the reviews here and maybe I just caught them on an off night, idk…read more.. 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.

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Our Loaded Nachos
Our Loaded Nachos
The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar
"The Public Mai Tai", a bold island classic

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"The Public Mai Tai", a bold island classic
Red White & Brew

Red White & Brew

4.3
(1.2k reviews)
7.8 mi
$$

Red white and brew not only has fantastic food (with large portions) but outstanding service. We…read morevisit regularly because they make us feel like family - especially Natalie, who Is the bartender there. Natalie never forgets a special occasion and because of that our Saturday lunch crew celebrates each of the regulars birthdays. In a world where we don't always feel seen or welcome, it's rare to find someone like her who makes you feel important and special. And as I said they have great food! I've never had a soup there I didn't love and their breadsticks are to die for. Highly recommend you visit...and if you are in East Mesa - become a regular too.

Update from June 2026: I visited RWB today for Father's Day and we ordered the 18" pizza. Before…read moreordering we asked the waitress if we did half cheese and half 4 topping pizza whether they would charge for half a cheese and half a 4 topping pizza price. She said she would adjust it because their system doesn't price it fairly when doing half and half. When the bill came it was an extra dollar than a 4 item pizza. I paid for the bill but wanted the waitress to know for feedback purposes and she had said she helped me out as normally doing half and half cost $10 more. I was shocked because again, half the pizza was plain cheese and we ended up paying more for this than a 4 item pizza! The pizza without tax and tip was $29.50... keep in mind a 4 topping pizza is $28.50. So be aware when ordering pizza from red white and brew that their ordering system for pizza overcharges and apparently if I hadn't mentioned anything before ordering it would have been over $1! And yes the picture with my review shows the half with cheese was larger and that's how it was in person too. The chicken Florentine was so delicious! I will definitely order this again. The side of sweet potato fries were perfect and delicious. The portion was enough for leftovers, so that's a plus. The complimentary bread is always delicious and so nice to have something to munch on while we wait for food, especially with kids. I normally would rate RWB a 5 star but due to the way they charge pizza, I have to take away a star for this visit.

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Remodeled bar area
Remodeled bar area
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Mulberry Street Pizza. Prosciutto heaven!
New enhanced waiting area

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New enhanced waiting area
George & Gather

George & Gather

4.5
(528 reviews)
9.6 mi
$$

Been on my radar to return after dining here for a Yelp event last year. This place can be busy,…read morebut thankfully, we were seated in a back area of the restaurant. I loved this little nook as it was quieter. What We Ordered: - Red Wine: My coworker ordered this, and remarked how much she enjoyed. Takes an edge off the work week, and a great pairing of catching up while I was onsite at the Phoenix office. - Curious Cocktail: The temperature of the day we dined was 111° and I needed something refreshing. They didn't have a Spritz on the menu, so I went with this. I did enjoy the flavor, but could only have one of these as pretty sweet. - Heirloom Tomato Toast: This was the perfect start to the meal, and the vibrancy of the heirloom tomatoes was refreshing. I really enjoyed the miso aioli as it really complimented the tomatoes. - Side of Crispy Potatoes: Sometimes you just need some carbs, and these hit the spot for a starter before entrees though it is listed as a side. - Dry Rub Chicken Wings: These were decent for wings, but I think I would refrain from ordering again as the sauce choices just weren't great. - Mercato Sourdough Pizza: My coworker throughly enjoyed this pizza, and it intrigued me to return to order one as I couldn't have this one (pesto). - Orange Olive Oil Cake: This was perfection! The salted honey whip + berry coulis helped balance out the denseness and tartness of the orange olive oil cake. Genuinely a contender for my favorite dessert this summer, and I've had a few when spending 15+ days traveling for work. I'd definitely would return here, and one of my new favorite spots in Downtown Chandler!

On a hunt for gluten free options and saw this on my TikTok page. Had to try it out. It was a bit…read morehard to find parking can be limited on busy days. But we parked on the side of the street parkings. Not to far of a walk which is nice. Walked in felt welcome. They sat us down immediately my friend and I ordered coffee. I had tiramisu and he had almond latte. Both delicious. I had a sweet tooth that day and was craving crepes! So happy they had this on menu and gluten free! Was soooo delicious! Very nice waitress checking in on us. Overall happy we stop by here and try out.

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A view towards the scratch kitchen.
A view towards the scratch kitchen.
Heirloom Tomato Toast
Heirloom Tomato Toast
Truffle Fries

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Truffle Fries
Filthy Animal

Filthy Animal

4.2
(438 reviews)
7.3 mi
$$$

Loved this place!…read more First, we had to change our reservation, and the host could not have been nicer. On a busy Saturday night, he graciously allowed us to push it back by an hour, which we really appreciated. When we arrived, we were immediately impressed. The jungle theme, leopard prints, intimate booths, and dramatic overhead lighting created a fun, unique atmosphere. The service was excellent, the cocktails were delicious, and every dish we ordered was a hit. My son said it may have been the best steak tartare he's ever had (although neither of us was a fan of the plantain chips). It was certainly the best tartare I've had in a very long time, with generous chunks of high-quality steak instead of being overly minced. The baked brie dip was outstanding, the grilled oysters were excellent, and my New York strip was cooked perfectly. My only small criticism is that the oyster appetizer came with just three oysters. For a $19 appetizer, I'd love to see at least four. An even number also makes sharing much easier, although my son generously let me have the extra one! Overall, this is a fantastic concept with great food, great service, and a memorable atmosphere. We can't wait to come back.

My friend and I came in for Taste in Tempe, where they do a prix-fixe menu and had a delicious…read moredinner! We shared the pibil dumplings and the cheddar & kimchi croquettes for the appetizer. Both were really good but had a bit of a kick. For my entree I got the steak and it was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was so good. Lastly, I got the miso cheesecake for dessert and the flavors were incredible! I love the animal and jungle themed decor in this upscale restaurant. We were seated right next to the big stuffed leopard which was fun. Our waitress was super personable but there were a few service mistakes. My entree was missing the potatoes it was supposed to come with. And when they boxed my meal, they didn't include everything like the salad and chimichurri sauce. Luckily I checked and was able to get everything added, but staff shouldn't be neglecting or throwing away part of my meal. I would definitely come back here though as the ambience and food were top notch!

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Private Dining Room
Private Dining Room
Pibil Dumplings
Pibil Dumplings
Milk bread

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Milk bread

AJ's Kitchen - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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