This is a fun Christmasy bar that I knew I had to try out. We made a reservation and I was happy we…read moredid. We arrived at 4:45 to get in some fun before a concert and it was pretty full even at this early time. The photos say it all. They decorated every area they could with grinch and Christmas decor. Does it look like someone vomited Christmas? Of course it does and that is what makes it festive. We were seated at a table near the door so we enjoyed people watching and a fantastic DJ. The music was loud -but it is a bar -and we could still have a conversation. People were dressed in great Christmas "costumes" and it was generally just a high spirited vibe. For a crowded busy bar I was not expecting great service but we got it. Friendly and timely! We ordered flatbreads and they were tasty. Drinks are themed and festive. I'm glad we caught this pop up bar!

I was invited to a little holiday celebration at 50 Shades of Rose…read more From the outside, this place doesn't look like much. I even drove right past it as it was just a plain white building and I could barely see the sign. When I arrived, there was a Doorman, very nice and walked me into the bar. Professional. Once I walked in, I was blown away by how much work went into the holiday decorations. I can't imagine how many hours it took to decorate. It was amazing. This is a great place to get your holiday festivities started. We had a two hour time limit at the table which turned out perfect for our group. I'm not sure if that is normal but the bar was absolutely packed. They had a snow globe decorating event going on so I'm not clear if that is why it was so crowded or if it normally that busy. It was so loud it was difficult to have a conversation. I think there were too many people for the size of the place. It was a little strange to have cocktails and wine in plastic party cups. I thought is this a college bar? Perhaps with the amount of people, they couldn't keep up with glassware but I was just a little shocked at plastic cups in this bar/restaurant. Or, perhaps they were just trying to be festive. When we did order a couple bottles of prosecco, they were served with ice buckets and plastic flutes which is a bit nicer. Our server was Susie. She was excellent. Considering the amount of people she was juggling, she was very attentive and friendly. We were never left waiting for service. We ordered pizza to start as well as the Holiday platter. I have to say, for bar food, everything was pretty good. The pizza was crispy and tasty. The tower included pizza, tater tots, wings, mozzarella sticks and beef sliders. It came with several side sauces. The tots stayed crispy, wings were big and meaty, sliders tender, mozzarella sticks crispy and gooey. The food was flavorful. It was definitely a fun and festive place for the holidays. I wouldn't mind coming back and giving it another try at a different time of year and see how it goes.

The food is impeccable, truly mouthwatering, perfectly seasoned, and made hot and fresh. They are…read morealso super sweet and helped me with ordering letting me know everything is vegan

The amazing food and wonderful service make this overall a place you must visit. Everything is veganread more

Bao Bao Bao you make me happy oh so happy. Bao Bar Phoenix is currently serving delicious Bao and…read moresweet potato fries at local Farmers markets. The Bao they serve consist of Soft Shell Crab Bao sweet + sour mayo, cucumber, & thai chili dipping sauce Crispy Chicken Bao shredded cabbage & red jalapeno honey Breakfast Bao smoked bacon, soft scrambled egg, roasted tomato, avocado, & broccoli shoots Pork Belly Bao pickled apple, hoisin, & cilantro The only one I have not tried is the pork belly. My favorite so far is the crispy chicken. Everything is so fresh and the bao buns are the perfect fluffy container for the delicious ingredients. I also want to point out that these 2 are so welcoming and engage with their customers. You can tell they genuinely love what they are doing and it shows in their food. Go find them at the farmers market and throw them some support! You will be glad you did.

This little joint at the Phoenix Market was the best thing that happened when I went to the…read morePhoestivus 2019 back in December. I had the crispy chicken and the pork belly bao. Both delicious. My favorite was the pork belly for sure: generous portion of tender and crispy pork belly with delicious toppings on a soft bao bun. The acidity of the pickled apple complimented the sweet and salty pork really well. Each bao is assembled with care, you can not only see it, you can also taste it. I need to try the soft shell crab bao next time!

Jacob was amazing! Hostess was super sweet even though we came in with no reservation she showed us…read moreto this seat yourself booth next to the bar and had an amazing server who was very attentive and so sweet! Water was always filled and our drinks were never empty and I love that! We had 2 amazing delicious espresso martinis with the short rib which was incredible and a salad with chicken that was just perfection. We had such a lovely time and we couldn't stop talking about how much we loved our server Jacob. Bartenders were amazing and the kitchen did great with our food, we will definitely be back asking for Jacob in the same spot we sat at. Thank you Olive and Ivy for a great dining experience

Really enjoyed the food and the service. We sat outside because it's less noisy. Server was…read morehelpful and kept checking on the table.

Dome at the district. Disappointing to say the least. Cost…read morefor the ticket was $30 each and then they tack another $10 per ticket for service charge. Drinksdrinks were $18 each and on top of that they charge you 23% on the total after they added the tax, it was an automatic gratuity . Our waiter was not great but we did like Aaron who we had to ask for a few things and he was very happy to oblige! We thought it would be decorated for the holidays, but it was more like a Boy Scout camping spot. It was kinda cute but not impressive. We wanted to experience this, but it is a one time, one and done. I'll never do it again. I find these pop-up places expensive and mediocre. Next time I'd rather sit at a nice table and have a nice meal, to be able to have a conversation and the music is not blasting! I JUST CAN'T

Unique experience, worth a try once. It's expensive but makes it feel exclusive and intimate. The…read morewhole experience really puts you in a different environment with the music, dome, and decor. The food and cocktails are very unique and I love the pairings. Usually need to reserve early but they go until January which is nice. Going to after dark soon!

Discovered Mike D's while he was parked at Costco in Tempe. We love Funnel Cake so we had to get an…read moreafternoon snack. Went for the plain one with just powdered sugar. Sooo good! Not greasy at all but with a nice crispy crust and tender on the inside! Loved it!!!!

Ulani was incredibly kind and committed to selling her food. You can definitely tell she cares…read moreabout the quality of her food, and that she chooses the freshest of ingredients. I loved the jalapeño bacon cheddar cashews- the had a punch of spice, but it was so well balanced and delicious. Their brownie pack and cheesecake loaf were moist, flavorful, and well worth the try. I look forward to ordering their specialty cakes and really experiencing what they are known for!

Always great experience with a fun, modern ranch vibe! We got there just after happy hour…read more(unfortunately), but our server, Torrance, made the meal memorable. He was incredibly kind and attentive, especially with my friend who is deaf, making sure we always had water, napkins, and plenty of chips. The margarita flight is always a must for me, so I had to order one for my friend since it was her first visit. I told her that even though neither of us are into spicy margaritas, I knew she'd love it and I was right! Every margarita was delicious. I also ordered the lavender lemonade, which was refreshing and just as good. Ghost Ranch never seems to miss when it comes to drinks. Potato tacos! Another must have My friend ordered the Aztec Cake and insisted I'd regret not getting it. She was absolutely right. It was bomb and Torrance offered us a side of chips .TY. I ordered the short rib. It was flavorful, tender, and filling, with lots of garlic and savory flavor. I'm not sure if short rib is just not my thing, but it didn't wow me the way the Aztec Cake did. I warmed it up later and it was delicious a second time so no complaints. Excellent service, delicious drinks, and a fun way to spend the Fourth. We'll definitely be back!

Parking can be a bit tight in this plaza, but I usually find a spot near the nail salon on the…read moreother size of the building. Been waiting to check this place out for Happy Hour and finally got around to it with friends. Happy Hour is daily with $3 off all appetizers (not just selected as the menu says) in addition to drink specials. We ordered a few apps to share and had: - Chips with Guacamole and Salsa: solid - Queso Fundido: I was excited for this as friends have said they liked it, but the cheese harden within minutes and it wasn't as nice - Street Style Esquites: I was expecting more corn rather than mixed in another cheese dip and likewise, the cheese harden quickly. - Shrimp cocktail: it was pretty heavy on the liquid rather than thicken, but good - 3 potato tacos: okay, wasn't expected it to be fried so it was a bit greasy but loved the slaw it came with - Southwest egg roll: not bad, was a crowd's favorite and I liked the sauce it came with We didn't realize most of the apps came with tortilla chips otherwise we may have ordered differently. I got the frozen margarita and it was a bit sweet, but nice for the summer evening. Our server wasn't super attentive, but was nice whenever they came around. There's a sampler entree platter I'd like to try, but of all the appetizers we tried, the best was probably the chips with guacamole and salsa.