For my husband's birthday, he requested barbecue, and a colleague of his recommended Papa Bear's…read moreBBQ. We decided to try it, and it exceeded our expectations. We ordered the Papa Bear's Sampler, which offers an excellent variety of meats along with two sides. While it is described as serving two people (or one very hearty appetite), the portion size is extremely generous. It would take quite an appetite to finish it in one sitting. The meats were tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared, and the sides were equally impressive--especially the potato salad. In fact, the sampler provided enough food for two full meals for my husband and me. I am particularly selective about potato salad, as I have always compared it to my grandmother's recipe, and few have come close. Papa Bear's BBQ is a rare exception. In addition to the outstanding food, the staff was welcoming and attentive, and the pricing was very reasonable. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we look forward to returning.

I had this place bookmarked and was heading back from the hardware store around dinner time one…read moreweekend, so I decided to stop by. The place wasn't crowded, but did have plenty of people inside either waiting for orders or eating at some of the handful of tables. I looked at the big menu display screens and then placed my order at the counter with the nice woman who works there. I had the brisket plate with chili and corn bread as my sides. The brisket (some fatty, some lean so I could try their idea of both) was cooked well and had a good smoke ring. The smoke flavor wasn't as strong as I prefer, but different people have different ideas and less is more when you're cooking for a crowd, so I respect that. Their barbecue sauce (the red one -- I don't put yellow sauce on brisket -- had a good flavor that complemented the brisket's flavor rather than overpowering it.) As for the sides, the chili was OK, but not something that I would order again. I like chili and was curious. Curiosity satisfied. The corn bread was moist and that middle-of-the-road between sweet and savory that is common in much of Texas (at least the parts I have visited). I like mine a little more sweet, but, like the brisket, I am a believer in getting the texture right first. Be aware if you are a fan of the sweet corn breads.

We love the Rusty Buckle, food is AWESOME, service is TOP NOTCH and the manager BETH is a…read moresweetheart.... . If you're looking for a restaurant in Apache Junction. Go to Rusty Buckle.

Thank you so much to Rusty Buckle and our server blonde Jess for making our anniversary celebration…read moreso special. We were greeted and sat promptly. We were offered a high chair for our one year old. They offered a great kids menu and put that order in first, if you know you know! We ordered the rattlesnake bites, spoiler alert...it's not actual rattlesnake! Our drinks were great, a Dutchman's Gold and a mixed Sunset drink. Delicious! The fish and chips were fresh and hot. The sauces were all fire. For desert we had apple pie and ice cream. They brought our desert out with a sparkler! It was so fun! Thank you so much for making our anniversary celebration so special and festive.

This was my first time at this restaurant, and the atmosphere was absolutely fantastic; it was a…read moreunique and enjoyable experience. I'll definitely bring my friends next time!

Best Place Ever Great Food Great Staff…read more Dog Friendly We go every Saturday and have never been disappointed Seriously it's the best place to eat have fun and relax I love the outdoor patio it's so beautiful and relaxing

Just updating my original review. Nothing new about the service - excellent, friendly, home town…read more They seem proud of their business. Fun vibe. Good food. Been there about 5 times since last review (we don't go out much.)

We came here for breakfast around 10am on a Saturday and got seated right away. Our waitress was…read morefriendly. I ordered the spinach eggs Benedict with potatoes and it was delicious! I also tried the fresh-squeezed orange juice and omg that was amazing. I ordered an iced coffee and that was alright. We also ordered the crack fries and those were good, but not amazing in my opinion. There is a dirt parking lot and both indoor and outdoor seating. There is also a bar area inside.

This place is amazing. Best age goyza I've ever had. The waiter was so sweet. We drive 45 min to…read moreeat here so definitely worth it.

Service 1. Takes…read moreforever to get food 2. Portion size 3. The only good thing is the view of the Superstition Mountains other than that the parking lot 4. Sushi was fresh but expensive for the portion.

Located near the Antique Mall is Hacker's Grill. This location brings back nostalgia as I went as a…read morekid in the 1990s with family. As the years progressed, we tried other local places but it was good to make our way back here. For the most part, I felt like the layout is fairly similar but noticed a decent amount of patio seating which would be nice in winter/spring. It was a pretty busy Saturday with every table taken, but they were bussing one so we were sat pretty quickly. Though the place was filled, the staff worked both efficiently with refilling coffee, getting food out, and just being incredibly personable. Still in awe that we had our food in less than 10 minutes from ordering! Might be the most efficient breakfast spot in the city. And our coffee was consistently replenished with them even asking if we wanted a one to go. What We Ordered: - Coffee: pretty good and love they have French vanilla creamer at the table. - Chicken Fried Steak, Two Eggs, Potatoes & Toast (special priced at $10.99): I went with the special and tried the cheesy hashbrown casserole. It was pretty good, but was a bit rich with the chicken fried steak. The Chicken fried steak was perfectly crispy and delicious. A very solid breakfast platter for only $10.99! - #2 Breakfast Plate (Two pancakes, two eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns): My dad was very pleased and glad they accommodated the crispy bacon request as he prefers that way. I'd definitely both return and recommend this location.

No skimping on anything! Definitely worth the trip if you're not living nearby…read more More folks working here to prepare and serve up these delicious breakfast dishes than places threefold bigger. The deco plastic lights and Drink Coca-Cola sign give this hobbit home just the right amount of atmosphere.

Best burger ever Great service and friendly staff…read moreFood fresh and extremely flavorful.

The classic burger is fabulous! Well prepared and delicious!…read more Service is good... it's a burger place...

Such a cute, fun dive bar type of joint. Sad that it doesn't have more stars! We stopped here after…read morea day of paddle boarding at Canyon Lake and got pizza, wings, and a bucket of mini beers. We got to talk to the owner for a little while which was a treat. If you have a chance to talk to him, highly recommend, he's a hoot! We'll definitely stop here again when back in AJ.

We talked about coming here all Day. We were super excited…read moreto come have drinks and have a good time with friends after being at the lake. When we first walked in, we were told that one of our friends had to put a shirt on because she was wearing a bikini which was understandable, but then we came back in and one of our friends was wearing a one piece swimsuit that looked like a regular shirt and we were kicked out along with getting the cops called on us as we went to the parking lot. The cops came and questioned us. This is crazy and unacceptable. I have been trying to live to Apache Junction but this just ruined for me knowing how the people can be so cruel.