Was told this place was addictive. They didn't lie! Can't wait to take everyone we know there. Great food/music, and loved the patio atmosphere. read more

Yep!!!!! Great place for live music, friends and beer!!!! Great smoked potato skins! Great food period!!!!

The best cold beer ever. Food is wonderful, service can be slow but it's all worth waiting for.

This is the best restaurant in the area!!! Food selection is well planned, cooked to perfection and service is superb. Here for the second time this week... I can't stay away!!! read more

Local establishment. Great food good price as stated on review. Very busy but tried to serve us and attentive. I don't do beer but they seemed to have a lot on tap. read more

Was a nice place to visit. Waitress was awesome. But I like fried zucchini. Menus was not what I expected. Will not be back

Great staff and neat place to eat outside when the temperature is comfortable. You can have a great meal with family and friends.

We had the best experiences at this Grill, we stayed in Apache Junction for three days and ate here on two consecutive nights. Apache Junction I don't think is known for fine dining establishments, even the hotel receptionist when we asked her about dining, she said there is none, but the Handlebar Pub and Grill is about the best in town, and right she was. I had the Veggie Panini with Handlebar Potatoes the first night, and on the second night I had the same, but changed the side dish to the Smoked Sweet potato with pecans and a light dressing of maple syrup. It was so good I even ate the skin. My wife on the first night opted for the Bruschetta Burger with a balsamic vinegar reduction dressing, he side dish was also the Handlebar potatoes. On tonight's visit she went with the Southwest Chicken Panini with a side of zucchini, onions and peppers. We were not disappointed, the food is so good. I would also like to point out that the serving staff and management are very friendly and have a great sense of humor. It goes without saying that if we ever get the opportunity to return to Apache Junction we will be sure to dine at the Grill. read more

I don't know what has happened lately in their kitchen but the food has gone downhill lately.

Excellent! Do not let the exterior fool you it's a yuppy bar in hiding. The craft beers were great with a great selection. The patio out back was great too! We will go back! read more

We don't drink but still enjoyed great food and soft drinks at this cool place. Great service and fresh food, very good all the way around. This appears to be a beer drinker's paradise with many on tap read more

I've been to a lot of craft beer pubs, a lot of them have great beer and food; none can match this place. The staff is exceptional. The live music is great! Tuesday is the best night. Beer specials, fall off the bone smoked wings and The Chris Hiatt Experience rocks the house. read more

The food is really, really good, but portion sizes are small and overpriced. Portions used to be fair, but over the past year or so seem to have consistently shrunk in size. read more

This is one of my favorite bars in Apache Junction! Great service and they always treat you right! Food it sooner delicious and unique. My favorite food there is the pasilla pepper and the green chili burger. Don't miss out on the fantastic pub, you would regret it if you knew what you would be missing. read more

Food great short menu service great and friendly maney beers on tap Just a great neighbor hood bar

Real nice place little hole in the wall kind of place like cheers where everybody knows your face seems like I'll have to check them out more cuz I hate these biker bars and crap around this end of valley( low class) read more

I think the food has higher aspirations than the actual execution or presentation. Watched the chef cook steaks, smashing them down hard with the metal spatula as they were cooking, releasing all the juices into the grill. "Smoking" vegetables turned out to be throwing oil on the griddle, tossing the vegetables on top, and covering it all with a foil container so that it "smoked." The salmon was was a thin, narrow fillet, like ones you see that come frozen, though apparently it was fresh. The sides -the potato skins and squash with pecans really lacked in presentation. Where they lack in execution & presentation, they make up in conversation & a rustic heart. Definitely come here, but hopefully, the management reads this and ups their game. read more

This place is worth the trek to AJ! Great food, friendly and attentive service, and fun live music! Try it for yourself! You won't be disappointed. read more

We went in for a late lunch based on the great reviews I read. Maybe it has changed, but it was terrible! We ordered the pizza. The crust was awful. We just picked off the toppings and didn't finish it. Service was mediocre at best. I ordered a beer (it's a pub, after all) and the bartender never brought it. Our food came, and she asked if we needed anything else. I had to remind her about my beer. We will never go back!! read more

I love this place- the food is unbelievable! My favorite place for burgers or fish tacos in Apache Junction. #apachejunction #goodfood

Great craft beer selection and real good burgers. Cool outdoor seating. This place has personality and I could happily spend some time tasting the different tap beers. read more

The band was better than the food. Service was good, but I could barely chew my steak. Not sure if I'll be going back to try anything else on the menu. read more

1st time visiting the handlebar and will absolutely not be our last! The food was great as was the service.

Nice little bar by the dispensary. Went to grab a couple of beers with a buddy & they have an excellent craft beer selection. Didn't eat, but tge menu looked good & the bartender said they don't own a fryer so everything is smoked or grilled, which is good. Will definitely stop by again. read more

Stopped by for the second time in two years after being in the area for a frosty beverage just as good as the first time. Helpful staff and all around good patrons ! If you happen by on a Friday as I did make sure you try the smoked potato skins I added blue cheese crumbles on the side their a hit in my book and being from San Diego I think I have had every potato skin around but never smoked Mu Bueno ! read more

What a great suprise. Doesn't look like much when you just drive by. Don't drive by. Stop and have 1 of many brews on tap. The menu really has some cool choices and sides I haven't seen on any other menu. Bonus,they smoke their own meant. The brusque is awesome. Gotta go back soon. read more

Went in Monday night about 6PM. Place was not very busy, but some people were sitting outside. Promptly waited on. Incredible selection of craft draft beers. I had green chili burger. It was in the top 3 burgers I have had in my life. The potatoes side was a delicious mixture. Very eclectic menu here. Don't let the outside appearance fool you. read more

We had such a great time! The people were awesome. Everyone made us feel so at home. And to add to all that, the food was SO GOOD! We had the green chili burger and the chicken skewers and to top it off we had the brownie for dessert! Yum! Sorry. I didn't take any pictures of the food. But trust me - it was great! Oh. And they grill or smoke everything. Nothing is fried! Give them a try! read more

Good food, the owners are VERY friendly and personable.....the prices are way to high to make this a regular place......but a once a year visit is fine. read more

Last time I was here the chicken panini was very small. The whole sandwich could fit in the palm of my hand and they expected me to pay full price. I have never gone back due to this reason. Buyer beware... read more

Amazing place! Outside bar and restaurant atmosphere is great. Nice people and fresh yummy food! No food heaters, everything is cooked fresh and goes right out to the table. Looking forward to going back for their Thanksgiving feast! read more

Doug at the handlebar pub and grill was excellent. Great beers on tap and in the cooler and all around good food.

A small looking business from the outside, but amazing on the inside (and outdoor seating). We went for dinner, not expecting alot, and were pleasantly surprised by the amazing food. The staff and management were so friendly. We have been back several times and have never been disappointed. Try it, you'll love it !!! Also, a great beer selection ! read more

Find Taerra D's review, it's spot on accurate. Awesome dive bar with (surprisingly) fantastic beer list and great food. Smoker on the patio will make you hungry even if you're not. Cornhole board around the back corner of patio. Don't let the curb appeal deter you, would highly recommend this place. read more

Went there with a friend for lunch and now it's a favorite of mine. I had a burger and the meat was superb. I didn't leave there without getting their business card. The service was wonderful. Going back there next week for lunch again. read more

So promising, not quite a winner. After reading all the great reviews, we decided to check it out. We got there early (5:30 pm) and had no trouble getting one of the few tables. Our server had a fabulous personality, but just missed the mark. Two beers she served us were half full of foam yet we were charged full price. We ordered salmon and the tenderloin Wednesday night specials. The steak dinner was perfectly cooked and the asparagus with feta was great. The potato skins were neat but could have used sour cream. The salmon was a little overcooked, but that wasn't a problem. The problem was that the salmon and accompanying Brussels sprouts were stone cold. The flavors were amazing, the mango chutney was amazing, and the service issue would have been completely overlooked if my food was hot. So, I can't give the review 5 stars although I think it would be very attainable. I likely will go back and give it another try. read more

Organic beef, free-range chicken not your standard comfort food but real food. I can not eat there enough. Service is great. Finally a great restaurant in the east valley. read more

The beer is great! Server helped us with suggesting beers I might like. The green chili burger was the best! The server made time to talk with us and made us feel very welcome. Lambic on tap. Extremely nice atmosphere. I will be going back as often as I can afford! read more

We just discovered our new favorite local restaurant in the far east valley with inexpensive creative food, a fun setting, and live music! The Handlebar Pub and Grill, 650 W. Apache Trail (next to the Dirtwater Saloon and across from the Village Inn), 480-982-2091, website http://thehandlebarpubandgrill.com, hours Tues-Sat 11 am to 10 pm, Sundays noon to 8, with live jazz starting at 5. Wed-Sat there are live bands later in the evening. We were waiting a half hour for a seat in the comfy, nicely lit and heated patio out back when two seats came open inside right in front of the band. We're glad we took them--the two-guitarist band was friendly and entertaining, singing everything from Elvis to the Beatles to Cat Stevens. The place is described as a craft beer pub with 28 handles, of no interest to us non-drinkers. We came for the food, since the menu online sounded more original and updated than the usual pub grub. We split a Southwest chicken panini on rosemary garlic bread with pepper jack cheese, grilled green chiles and a chipotle aijo. One side was a fairly large house salad with a balsamic reduction dressing. I ordered an extra side, sauteed and grilled Brussels sprouts, the best I've ever had. Other items we plan to try: house smoked pecan ribs on Fridays after four. House smoked pastrami Reuben on marbled rye (sandwiches are $8 for lunch portions, $12 for dinner). Pasillo peppers stuffed with smoked pork loin. Wild mushrooms and thyme on herbed toast. Blue cheese potato salad. Smoked acorn squash drizzled with organic maple syrup and pecans. Hungry yet? The owners were circulating among diners and were concerned we had to wait so long. They checked back when we were done to make sure we were happy with our food and service. We were! read more

Loved this little place! Great selection of craft beers, owners and staff are all so sweet! I got the potato skins and didn't care for them much...next time I'm trying a burger! We will be back read more