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    The Blue Heron

    4.2 (147 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Amber M.

    Blue Heron has a really cool vibe. Great place to pop into for a drink or you can have the full menu from Crust which was a surprise! The servers were really friendly and we were able to be sat quickly even though we didn't have a reservation.

    Old fashion and warm butter cake

    Dan the bartender was awesome, made a suggestion to my hubby on the old fashion that was fantastic! We also split the warm butter cake and it was delightful. Ambience was spot on! We will be back

    Fiona Shane I.

    About last night.. yesterday was my actual birthday and wanted to spend the night with friends. We caught this place prior to that night after dining at Crust next door. Once we arrived, we didn't know where the entrance was, but there was this blue heron cover over a single door so we went inside and turns out it was an exit. But once we got in, the bartender said we can sit anywhere so we sat in booth all the way in in a corner. Greeted by a man in a beard by the bar who said, "Finally ladies. Where have you been?" I went with my bestie and her bf. And her bf ended up chatting with the guy at the bar while my bestie and I sat down. Anyway, as we got seated, we were handed a menu (food and cocktails). We received water after we ordered our own drinks. My friend and I got the same thing. It had like lychee and lemon in it while her bf had this pornstar drink. The only name that I recall from the cocktails side of the menu lol. After deciding what to get from the main course, we were ready to eat. We waited and waited and waited some more but no one came back to check up on us. We were there about an hr, having a good time chatting of course, can't ruin my birthday but also we were very hungry. So my friend's bf got up the table, went to the bar and asked for the check. He was going to pay but I said it's on me. I left no tip with bad customer service as no one came back to us. I guess it pays to be at the bar and all the outside seating. Really wanted to try the food. Very disappointing. Sorry.

    Aarron W.

    The Blue Heron is located in the back of Crust Italian, it can be hard to miss. You either can go to crust and they will walk you over, or go to the back, look for the awning. Anyways we enjoyed the times at Blue Heron Bar, some things to note. Each mixed drink we tried was amazing, however they are STRONG ( in a good way) so I usually stay with a bourbon based drink so I can sip away. Be mindful if you are driving or just get a ride over. Some of the food we tried -- Charcuterie-- if you like the board with the various items, you will like the plate they offer here, I really liked the food portion. I'm sure this will pair with some wine perfectly ( I don't know if you can bring your own bottle ) The pizza americano, if you get this get it with some extra honey -- it's delicious! Nice portion size and it went perfect with our drinks. We got the butter cake which is perfect to split. If you are doing the date night thing you can easily drink and eat for under $100 easy. One of the managers stopped by to check on us, and sent over some shots. Staff was pleasant as can be. First class and appreciated! Last tip, if you are sitting down at the booth, try to sit next to each other, this is a great place to people watch. Looking forward to going again soon! Thanks.

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    Denise M.

    I have been here before with a girlfriend and had been wanting to bring hubby here. This place is really pretty. The lighting level is perfect--dark enough to be intimate but light enough to see your food. There is seating at the bar, of course, and a wall of banquettes. Look around the corner to see some great art on the wall and gorgeous lighting fixtures. There is a patio, too, but it was closed. Who wants the patio when it's 9 million degrees outside? We were greeted and seated immediately. Our server was there promptly and when we said we weren't ready to order, she made sure to come back quickly and not make us wait long. She really was a great server very cheerful and attentive. We ordered: *Painkiller *Last Mango in Mexico *Charcuterie *Fried Calamari *Meatballs Both cocktails were delish and beautifully presented. We also enjoyed all of our food. It's rare that I like everything in a charcuterie plate, but I liked everything on this one. The meatballs come three on a plate lined with ricotta and grilled bread. Sooo good! The calamari was topped with pickled peppers and Fra Diavolo. The Fra Diavolo want as spicy as I thought it would be, but it was good. This was a great place to come to drink and snack in place of a regular dinner. We will be back for a repeat soon!

    Nikki A.

    I love the ambience in here. The fire feature is lovely. I like the speakeasy vibes and the subtle entrance. There was plenty of room for bigger groups and many little tables for a cozy date night. The cocktail I ordered was unavailable. This, to me, is like a pizza place running out of pepperoni. My second choice was good. I wanted to try a bespoke tequila-based drink, the bartender did not have any ideas other than a paloma, which seemed pretty basic to me. I am a big fan of Crust next door, I hope that this bar can level up a bit to match the quality over there. In the future I will probably just go to Crust and order drinks there.

    Alexa R.

    On my most recent visit to Arizona, my friend highly recommended this place so after navigating the entrance we made our way in and it was FABULOUS!! The whole speakeasy vibe is amazing - the staff were so lovely and helpful with all our questions - the food is delicious (I love how the serve up pizza)- and the drinks are outstanding! Absolutely can't wait to come back!!

    Liz P.

    Omg my husband and I had the best time here. Came for a date night Friday night and were seated immediately (we got lucky). It was very crowded with people enjoying drinks and talking about their week. We ordered the charcuterie board and he got the bone marrow. Both were great. I had two espresso martinis and he had a couple old fashions. Both excellent. At the end we met the alcohol rep or manager or whatever and he had my husband do a luge shot down his empty marrow bone. It was so fun.

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    Christine T.

    I love The Blue Heron, and recently came here with a friend who had never been there. It was very busy on a Saturday night, but fortunately we only had to wait a few minutes to get a table. There was bar seating too. The hostess gave us The Blue Heron menu which has drinks and some food items. They also serve food from Crust next door. You just have to ask for that menu. I had their pizza before, and really liked it, but they removed my favorite kind (I don't remember the name, but it was a spicy one). This time I tried the Chicken Alla Vodka. I appreciated that the waitress made sure to clarify that the two chicken cutlets are served on a bed of broccolini, not pasta because a lot of people had misunderstood that. Each cutlet was large and full of flavor. It was so good, but I could not finish all of it. The leftovers were good the next day too. For drinks, I had to get their Espresso Martini. It's consistently good and has a really pretty design on top instead of the usual three coffee beans. My second drink was from the Crafts section. I think it was called the Sweater Weather (tried to verify on their website but it's not listed on there). It was a bourbon-based drink. Definitely spirit-forward and is a sipper. The drink ended on a sweet note with the luxardo cherry at the bottom of the glass. My friend also really enjoyed her meal and drinks. I would highly recommend this speakeasy if you're looking for one in Gilbert / southeast valley.

    Last Mango in Mexico and Sweater Weather
    Ashley T.

    I've been wanting to go here for a while now and I finally got the opportunity to go with a Yelp friend that lives in Gilbert. It was a very rainy night but my friend said let's go anyway so off we went! I entered through Crust and they didn't have a problem with it since it was wet outside but normally there's a door with a fish above it that is the actual entrance to The Blue Heron. The inside is dark and intentionally has low lighting to keep the vibes mysterious. I tried joining the online waitlist ahead of time but the hostess told me it gets turned off when they're booked for the night, thankfully she was able to get us a table anyway. I started with the Painkiller because tropical drinks are very much my jam, my friend had an espresso martini, then we ordered our pastas and talked for a while. Our server was so sweet and very attentive, she brought us water all the time. Our second round was the Last Mango in Mexico for me and Sweater Weather for my friend, both were very strong and delicious. The Mango was perfect for me and had the right amount of spice from the sliced jalapeño and tajin on the rim. I actually drank it way too fast and wanted more!

    I love this place!! They make the perfect lemondrop!
    Cheryl R.

    Great place! Kat, Kris, Zack and Suede, best bartender's ever! Bar back Dewey is the best! Love the atmosphere and the staff! They make the best lemondrop!! Personality plus!! Ryan and Steven, great management! Always feel welcome!!

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    Le T.

    Very nice ambience. The late night items were delicious. Everything we ordered was very tasty. The drinks were delicious and the presentation was beautiful. There overall experience was good, only recommendation is for the waiters to be a little more attentive. Took a little longer to order more drinks.

    Pookiie D.

    This cocktail is so pretty! My friend ordered a Crown and Coke and her coke was really flat and colorless though. Ummmmm Also, why would you close at 10 Pm on a Sunday? It's the weekend....

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    The service and food were great! The ambiance was good too, just a little too loud with the music. But great job on the food and drinks!

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    We look forward to seeing you again Amber!

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    The drinks and food are wonderful! The staff is great! But it's so loud inside that it's impossible to have a conversation without yelling.

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    We love being the go-to spot! Thank you for the glowing review Brenda!

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    The food, ambiance, and service were outstanding!! The bone marrow appetizer is a must! Highly recommended!!!

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    Love this place! Good food, great drinks and so many friendly people. Suede, Kris and Zak are super!

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    Are there vegan options? If so what is recommended? Thank you.

    Hello Suzette, we have a variety of delicious salads that we could substitute olive oil and vinegar on to make it a vegan friendly option.

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