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    Atlas Bistro

    4.4 (231 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Intimate
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Amuse Bouche
    Tori Z.

    This is the most unassuming fancy restaurant you'll ever go to. Tucked away in a random strip mall, you'll question if you're in the right place...you are. Great food and great service on a changing pre-fixe menu! Make sure to give yourself some time to explore the wine shop before or after!

    Heather F.

    Eating at Atlas Bistro is an exceptionally wonderful experience. Well, you may not believe you are in a five star restaurant when you pull up to the storefront, when you step inside, it is the definition of diamond in the rough. The food at Atlas Bistro is exceptionally good making it, one of the best restaurants in Arizona. It is an excellent place to meet with friends for a high-end evening. Pay the money; it's worth it!

    Dessert
    Elle B.

    Great food and service. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend! Mason was our server and did a great job.

    Delicious oysters!!
    Leah H.

    My husband and I dined here on a date night. This place is small AND IN THE BEST WAY! It is the most quaint, cozy restaurant! Ambiance was absolutely AMMMMAAZZZINGGG. Service was AMAZZZZINGGGG! The only people working were the cook, one server and the owner (who also was serving, being the sommelier all while running the whole place and he did a phenomenal job!!!) Our food was spectacular and this was the first time I tried oysters and LOVED THEM. I now love them and want them everywhere we go haha. They have a wine shop connected to the shop so you can walk around and pick the bottle you want and the server will bring it to your table. LOVE THIS CONCEPT. It was so fun! YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE. I'M SERIOUS!!!

    Butter Poached Cauliflower, Pork Belly Confit, Squid Ink Cauliflower Puree, Grilled Octopus,
    Gina L.

    I wanted to find a special place for dinner and their $65 3-course prix fixe menu called out to me. I called ahead and was able to personalize the menu, which I thought was a nice touch. We got there 30 min early, and browsed the wine store. The gentleman who assisted us was very helpful and friendly - we ended up choosing a bottle and started to sip on it prior our meal in the tasting room area. We were seated, given waters, and pours of our previously chosen bottle, which our wine connoisseur had brought over a little earlier. It took a little while for our orders to be taken (30 min!!!!). There was one waiter and one waitress taking care of the 7-8ish tables, and they hustled and bustled around to make sure everyone was taken care of. I'm not sure if adding one more person would have sped things up, or slowed thing down, due to the limited space they are working with. When our orders came out, they took the utmost care to describe every item in detail, which I greatly appreciated because who can remember what we ordered. Everything was truly delicious, and there was a little snack of a fried eggroll they had included as a pre-appetizer. It's too long to list what each dish had (and let's be honest I probably couldn't), but each piece of duck/fish/lobster/pork was cooked perfectly. Portions weren't the biggest, but with a bottle of wine between two people, it was enough. We opted for two desserts - the beignets and a pear tart. The beignets were rather disappointing, as chewy as disappointing really; the pear tart was very light, but nothing really special. I'd say pass on the desserts unless you were absolutely dying for something sweet. Two prix fixe + 2 desserts + $25 bottle + tip = $225. Be sure to check in on Yelp to get the corkage fee waived if you end up bringing a bottle of wine!! All in all, fancy and yummy meal, great BYOB option, all taking place in a simple, no-frills setting.

    Menu Nov 2019
    Ryen B.

    It had been years since we visited A.B. and a recent review in the news prompted a return. The service is top-notch, food beautifully plated, and most of it very tasty. Servings are quite small, so not a place I'd recommend if you have a big appetite. Three courses with a few options in each section. There was at least one veg option in each. Course 1: Roasted beet "pastrami" was a pretty arrangement of beets sliced into sticks. It was good, but the smoked salmon was better served with two small dollops of creamy potatoes. Course 2: A roasted squash was perfect for fall and the lobster in green curry sauce also delish (+$15 up-charge). Course 3: I enjoyed the butternut tortellini, but wasn't a big fan of the fish which was a bit overcooked for my liking. $65pp for the three courses, not including upcharges for special items like the lobster. It was all pretty good, but we left hungry. Our servers was helpful recommending a wine from the bottle shop next door and didn't judge us by our price range. Good option if you want a place that serves fancy-feeling food in a not-stuffy atmosphere, but not a place I'd go back to given the cost.

    Always a welcome sight!
    Glen L.

    Hot damn! You can work for Yelp and still realize that you know very little about the F&B scene! For some odd reason, I THOUGHT Atlas Bistro was a relative newcomer to the scene, opening a couple of years earlier. Reality? 20 years in business! I can assume that I must have heard some buzz about Atlas a while ago and attributed it to them being new in town. The more important point is that when a place is still generating buzz (and revenue!) after two decades in the game, this is a restaurant well worth checking out. I LOVED my dinner here. Everything about it was flawless. From the service to the wines to the courses, this was such a great experience. It's been some time since I've had a meal I'm genuinely enthusiastic about. That says something when I visit so many restaurants. To be clear, I came here as part of a dinner group and I'm not sure how much our meal deviated from the norm, but I don't think by much. Everything is a prix fixe menu. I was told that Atlas Bistro is one of the few restaurants in town with a BYOB policy (corkage: $25). As a bonus? They have an incredible selection of wines available for purchase at decent prices. I enjoy wines but am by no means a connoisseur. However, one person in my group is a wine expert and was simply raving about the wine selection. The only thing that I found a little odd is that even if you buy the wine from them, the corkage fee still applies. But whatever. Since the menu rotates, I'm not going to address many of the dishes that we had other than to say they were excellent. Everything was prepared with heart, portions were good, and flavor was front-and-center. I can't imagine coming here and having a bad meal. Our dessert course was a cheese plate which I found odd but it was delicious! Due to the set menu nature of Atlas, I would recommend checking what is being served in advance if you have dietary restrictions or preferences. Someone in our group requested that the steak be swapped out for fish which they were able to accommodate, but I personally found inappropriate given the style of the operation. Another thing that I loved was the intimate environment. Reservations are key for a few reasons. One is that they're only open a few nights a week and they take off most of July and August (book those reservations now!). Additionally, there aren't a whole lot of tables which I found to be a plus. Atlas Bistro works for everything from an intimate date to an intense business discussion. It's rare to find that. As if you couldn't already tell, I am a convert to the cult of Atlas Bistro! Don't tell anyone I didn't know about this local gem before. Haven't been? Book now!

    Carrie R.

    Hidden gem! Great for special occasions. 3 course tasting menus with local rotating items. As a pescetarian, I found plenty to chose from. All preparations are unique and fresh. Staff was friendly and helpful. Restaurant is BYOB and attached to a local wine store. Makes for an affordable night out of delicious cuisine. Small dining room and not open daily so be sure to make a reservation!

    Rotating menu
    Matt D.

    "Chopped" winner Cory Oppold has put together a fantastic dining experience for the Valley. Don't be deceived by the unassuming exterior -- the food shines bright! The menu is prix fixe with three courses. We went as a group of 4 so we were able to try the whole menu. Everything was exceptional! A lot of care is taken to craft interesting ingredients and beautifully plate them. The restaurant also includes a staff sommelier, who can help you pick out a bottle of wine from the wine store next door. Tips: - Make a reservation to ensure you get a table -- the dining room is very small and intimate (maybe 10 tables) - Check in on yelp to get a free bottle corkage fee

    Lindsay M.

    This place has been on my list for a while, particularly because of the BYO, and we finally tried it out. It's attached to a little wine store, so before sitting for dinner you can mosey around and buy some wine, OR you can bring in your own from home if you forgot. So it's a coursed out meal, 3 courses total and it's the small fancy size portions. I started with the fried burrata - good texture but sadly a little cold, still good though. My second course was the chorizo stuffed sweet potato which I though was very good. It looks funny when they serve it because it literally looked like a mini sweet potato cut in half and plopped on the plate. Once you cut into it, the chorizo and queso fall out so nicely and then just gobble it up. YEP! Main course were scallops and they were perfectly cooked with a great sear and crisp on the outside. I wish I could give this 4 stars, but I don't think it's quite there. And what add to this is when we first checked in, the host walked away and didn't mention anything about our table being ready or needing to wait. Okay, whatever, but we stood there awkwardly for 5 minutes still unsure of what was going on. Finally 10 minutes later we got sat at a table that had been open the whole time. Not a big deal and this wasn't a terrible experience but I think if the customer service and food were just the tiniest bit better, we'd be at 4 stars.

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    Ask the Community - Atlas Bistro

    Are you able to make vegan versions of any of your menu items?

    Yes. Vegan, pescaterian and vegetarian diets are all available for modifacation.

    I see you all have made halibut at some point in the past and the presentation looks amazing. If we were to plan ahead could we request this on the menu or just for my mom?

    If it is in season. Halibut season starts soon

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    Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Mesa

    4.2
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    4.4 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    Another stop at our favorite neighborhood seafood boil spot…read more Low Country Boil Mild 88 Special Add 1/2 lb. broccoli and a side of rice for dipping into the butter sauce

    After driving by this place many times on our way to nearby Dink & Dine, my daughter and I decided…read moreto give it a try. We are fans of the local competitor and wanted to see how this one compared. TLDR: the other one is better! We each ordered the Famous Low Country Boil - mine with lemon pepper sauce and my daughter with the 88 Special, a combo of all the sauces. She went with no spice and I went with mild. We also ordered a bowl of rice. We did enjoy what we had but it seemed heavier than what we are used to. We were not big fans of the sausage mixed in and our service was fine, but not amazing. We were also disappointed that there were not scissors offered to help get the meat out of the crab / lobster - we really had to work for it! On a positive note, we did make good use of the wet wipes that were given to us as well as our bibs and gloves. It is quite a messy meal and note that I learned the hard way: don't wear white if you're planning on ordering any kind of seafood boil! Pricing is similar to the competitor. Ambiance is chill but not as fun. I would not rush back, but I also would return with reasonable expectations.

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    4.5
    (445 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    3.13.26 - We drove all the way to talking stick to eat after the Ostrich festival at Rawhide. Some…read morewanted to gamble and Ocean Trails was still open. They were busy at around 10:15pm so we had to wait a bit for a table. We also had a large group of 8 but luckily we were able to get seated. Our server did an amazing job with our large group. Some in the group ordered pan roasts and some ordered crawfish etouffee. My friend also ordered clams. I always get the combo pan roast here. It's a mix of crawfish, shrimp and crab. Choose your spice level from 1-10. I forgot to specify a number and just said "hot" but it was not spicy enough for me. I normally get 7-8. I ended up adding in all the hot sauce options that were on the table plus some chili powder. Now that had a good kick to it. Ask for that! Price for the combo pan roast has doubled from before! It used to be $20, then it slowly increased to $30, and now it's $40! It's good, but I can also make it at home and get more for my money.

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    Mariscos El Wicho

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    4.7
    (98 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    DELICIOUS! Flavorful!…read more Walked in, were greeted right away. The restaurant wasn't super crowded at 11:45am on a Wednesday. We were able to get a table easy enough. Placed our orders. Our drinks were brought out to us promptly. I ordered the ceviche de camarón o pescado. I couldn't decide between shrimp or fish. So the server said he'll do half and half for my order. Problem solved! My friend got the Botana de camarón cosida. Both dishes were refreshing. Mine had a great citrus punch to it. Definitely lots of lime! You'd think it would be all that filling. Just some fish and some shrimp. But there was so much on the plate, I was DEFINITELY full! Even left a little on the plate. The place was nicely decorated. Very kitschy Mexico street stand vibes. No overly loud music or tv blaring. Could talk easily over lunch without yelling at each other.

    It's been a while where I ate at a place and left there going, man that was some amazing food and I…read morecan't wait to come back and try the other dishes. This place is some what of an off location and you would have to know it's here. Little small restaurant with friendly staff and nice decor. I wanted to try everything but looking at the price I had to make one choice. Waitress was very helpful with making my decision. I decided to try the Botana Especial, which has shrimp aquachile Rojo, verde, and ceviche. Price was little out of what I like to spend for a lunch but I said what the heck, I'll roll that dice. Waitress came back with the fish and they looked yummy and decorative. She recommended to put some mayo on the tostada and she selected two salsas she likes the best. Well I never put mayo on anything but for some reason I said hell with it, I'll give it a try. First took a spoon full of the aquachile Rojo and just tasted the juice.. Oh my word, I don't know what kind of magic they pulled here but I never tasted such fresh, tasty, refreshing aquachile in my life. I was instantly in love.. So i put on some mayo, shrimp, cucumber, and slice of fresh avacado. Drip some red sauce and in my mouth it went and wow, for this time only I would have to say I like mayo... Combination of everything went so well together. Rojo was my favorite out of the three but shrimp ceviche was also amazing. Verde also had nice flavor and very tasty. Portion were pretty good and I was pretty full by the time I finished the dish. I was tempted to pick up the plate and drink the left over, but my luck I spill it all over my shirt. I really really enjoyed this place, I felt like I was sitting in the beach somewhere in Mexico and someone just made my dish and brought it to me. I can't get over how yummy this place was, I can't wait to try the tower which has some octopus and scallops.... Yummy. Girl told me owner started off with food truck and now open this place and it's been here two years.. Hope it stays busy and open for long long time.

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    Society Swan

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    4.2
    (187 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$$
    Takes reservations
    Romantic vibe

    Came here last night and I think I found my new favorite restaurant! The vibes were high and the…read morefood completely blew my husband and I away. We each got a drink. Mine was nonalcoholic and my husband got an old-fashioned. Both were so tasteful and worth the price. Our favorite dish was the steak frites and our appetizer, the Brie dish was so incredibly good! Can't wait to come back!

    If you heard the name Society Swan and you thought of Truman Capote, you're on to something. This…read moreFrench restaurant and bar is inspired by the famous author's interactions with high society (it's even a TV show). If you haven't read any books by Capote, check out Crime and Punishment. It's an all-time classic and one of my favorite books. I digress. I stopped by Society Swan for a nightcap after having dinner at Teleferica Barcelona. I parked in the complimentary lot at the mall. Ambiance (5/5): This is part of where Society Swan shines. It's a beautiful restaurant. With speakeasy vibes (although it's not a speakeasy). The bar area is essentially in its own room which is where I sat. If you're dining in, there's a spacious dining area (along with a mini bar). Think deep wood and sophistication. Service (4/5): While they weren't too busy, service was solid. I was greeted promptly and presented with a menu. The bartender checked back in after a reasonable time to take my order. I had to grab his attention to close out. Food (N/A): I had dinner prior so only a cocktail for me on this visit. With that being said, I love French food so I'd definitely love to return to check out the fare. I'm generally a fan of Fox Restaurant Concepts and their flock of restaurants (did you see what I did there?!), so I imagine the food is quite good. Drinks (4/5): Society Swan has an interesting cocktail list, with a good portion of it being martinis. The speakeasy vibes hit here too as you see creativity and sophistication with the cocktails. They're a bit pricey, but overall, my cocktail was good. It's tough for me to say no to drinks with Japanese elements like yuzu. Society Swan is located in the same vicinity as Teleferica Barcelona, Catch, and Din Tai Fung. Quite the corner of restaurants! Looking forward to trying the food next time around.

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