I thought this was a fun place to enjoy the outdoors. There was live music and people were dancing. There is a volleyball court but no one was playing. They were still serving green beer. They have food but my friends decided to go somewhere else for a late night snack. I am not sure what they do when it rains or It's just too cold. There were all ages but I think more mid aged people were enjoying this v read more

Fun atmosphere overall--kind of. They've got some nice touches like sand volleyball and cornhole, plus great outdoor seating. The live music was a highlight. That said, the service was really slow. They even turned off March Madness on the main TV because one person wanted motocross. They tried putting basketball on a smaller screen but then walked off to pet a dog and left the channel guide up. It ended up being pretty funny for the five of us, at least. read more

Drinks awesome, pizza pretty good, fries not bad. Rest of food not good! That said the band was so fun, outside was great lots of space to spread out and pick your spot to sit. Fire pits. Indoor/outdoor bar to order from. The service was great! Fix the food get at least a 4 star read more

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Service was absolutely terrible, the owner and the bouncer also seemed like they were drunk. One of the bouncers was also walking around hitting his vape. They were super disrespectful to my friends and I. Would be a cool spot if it weren't for the awful service and management. read more

I only write a bad review when bring my issue to employees attention and they do nothing about it or blow me off. I was DD and was drinking tea. I suggested to my servervto bring a pitcher of tea so she didn't have to come back so often to refill my cup. We'll, no good deed goes unpunished as she charged me $12.50 for a pitcher of tea! When I asked her about it, she very shortly informed me that was the price fir a pitcher. She knew I was the only one drinking it. I understand if I was sharing it with everyone else. We go very often and bring lots of friends. That's done. Food took an hour to get. Shameful.​ read more

Came here for the Too Broke For Country Thunder fest, as my boyfriend's band was one of six country bands playing in this event. For as crazy busy as it was I thought the bar staff did a great job & got our drinks & eats out to us in a timely manner. The weather, however, had different ideas that night, especially during Strait Country & the Donny Grubb Band's sets. I commend the tech crew here for acting fast & taking measures to keep the bands & fans both safe during the horrific weather. I plan to come to more events in the future, as this is a great venue for live music & supporting our local bands & musicians. read more

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We love coming here, but it could be so much better. First, your servers are spread way too thin. No one gets good service when they have 20 tables. Second, I know it's outside, but cigars should be banned. Between the cigar smoke and the dust from the volleyball court, we left earlier than we would have otherwise. They did finally wet down the court, but the cigar smoke is disgusting. He had that thing going the whole time we were there. No one wants to smell that all night and then go home smelling like it. So gross. read more

Our food took a hour to get. My burger was so overdone and the $20 salad seemed premade and came in the plastic container a salad would come in. If you're looking to drink and socialize, it's your spot! And the patio is very dog friendly. But definitely skip out on the meal! Lol read more

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We come here often and are always welcomed at the door by Cowboy. He is a great presence to have greeting people at the door. Very friendly and personable. read more

Food was good but me and my friend where with our colleagues for a nice happy hour but they kicked us out cause we are not 21 the guy that kicked us out cussed us out and said to leave immediately and we ordered food but they didn't care. read more

Enjoyed the Security guy "Cowboy" he is a Gr8 Asset to your establishment, with polite and up beat personality. We will definitely will be back because of him. GO COWBOYS!!! read more

Great atmosphere, and service! Fabulous place to grab a few beers and listen to some awesome music!

Did not eat here, so don't rely on that for this review...BUT I did love the atmosphere. Drinks were 10 dollars for a beer- pricy but I've bought worse! Entertainment was great. The band, Outside In, that performed was great. read more

Has always been a solid business idea, location etc...problem is they can't execute on customer service. I assume it's either employee turn over or leadership. Gotten to the point we eat out before we go there. We were there early this Saturday night. Waited 2 hours for 2 bar food plates. 40 minutes for 2 drinks. Excuse after excuse. I'm done with it. read more

I was really excited to see Flash Pants at The Monastery. Unfortunately the plan fell apart as soon as we sat down. Our waiter assigned to our section (I think his name was Andrew) was terrible. He forgot to bring our drinks not once, not twice but 3 times! He literally walked past us 3 times noting that he forgot to bring our drinks. We decided to cozy up to the bar to get a drink... still no service. Really disappointing! We left thirsty within 30 minutes of arriving. Decided to go to D'vine instead, where there is great service! Do better Monastery by hiring better servers and ensuring you have enough bar tenders on a busy night! read more

The online menu, while not robust, did have salad, burger and a few appetizers. When we were there, we were given menus with 5 or 6 appetizers. No salad or burger. However, when I complained the server, Payton, said they did have a chicken salad. There also a table beside us with pizza. When we asked the server she said "oh, didn't I mention that?" If you are looking for a meal, go somewhere else. read more

I think the last time I was at The Monastery was probably 7 years ago? I live on the opposite side of town, so I haven't had a chance to check the place out since then. Tonight, I made a last minute decision to check out some live music. Bad Co. Experience was performing tonight I was looking forward to giving them a listen. Being that it was a Thursday night, I wasn't expecting a large crowd or anything, which is fine by me. I had no problem finding parking and I was greeted by several staff members when I walked into the courtyard. I found myself a table relatively close to the stage where the band was setting up. I was happy to see ashtrays on the tables so I could smoke one of my cigars during the show. I forgot how huge the outdoor area is. Lots of seating and covered areas. Shortly after seating myself, a gentleman came to my table to ask if I'd like something to drink. He took my order and told me that he wasn't my server, but he'd get me started and then hand me off to the server assigned to the section I was seated in. I thought that was very cool! Shortly after, the assigned server came back to my table with my beer and introduced herself. I placed a food order for their Famous Monk Burger. I really don't have high expectations for bar food. Typically it's nothing fancy and mediocre at best. I must say though, the burger was damn good! It was seasoned well and it was cooked as I ordered it - medium! The fries were... meh. Of course, I'll rarely rave about battered fries from anywhere since they're the bane of my existence. Service throughout the evening was excellent! I wish I could remember her name to give her some recognition here. She had long red hair. She was friendly attentive and efficient! Based on my experience here, I'm a bit shocked by some of the reviews. Maybe being here on a Thursday makes a difference? All I know is, I had a great experience and I won't hesitate to return for future live band events. read more

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Do not plan on playing volleyball there on Wednesdays or Sundays. You'll be watching and waiting for hours to play. Ask the staff about it and they'll tell you first come first serve. We learned they show up at noon to control the court and the establishment allows it because they were there first. Been a couple times and asked members of the team if we could play for a bit after watching them for almost three hours and was literally ignored. They were not interested at all in being flexible. We won't be going back. Hey Monastery-maybe you should charge for the court time if you have a league coming in and taking over the court. Just a thought! read more

The food was ok. I have a spicy chicken sandwich. My wife was disappointed with her salad. The bloody Mary's were good. Nice family atmosphere. read more

We've been coming here for years and we were very disappointed in this place. We had planned a family gathering there on a Friday and we're shocked at their food selection. They have none... only thing available pretzels, fries, wings and that's it. The place seems to encourage just drinking it seems. So if you plan to go there and you don't want to eat its still a nice place to kickback outdoor hear music and drink. read more

I had fun there however, the food was hard and cold, I was overcharged for my cheeseburger and fries! Since when does a $16.00 meal turn into $22+ ?! I didn't even order a drink! So I am pretty upset about this and I will not go back there again. Service was also very slow. They didnt even take my friends order, he had to go order it twice, chase it down and an hour and a half later finally got the order. My other friend ordered tater tots and they were cold and so crunchy she didn't even eat them! Water pitcher never refilled either.and when I called the place they dont answer and it's business hours say they're open!! Nit a good way to run business. 2 stars because it is a big place roomy outdoors, but the brick parking for motorcycles isn't cutting it, 1 person dropped there bike and another got stuck on the bricks, bricks are a real safety issue and should be removed in the motorcycle area. Bricks are always a hazard for motorcycles ALWAYS! Especially uneven bricks. It's a lawsuit just waiting to happen! read more

My friend had her 50th birthday here on Saturday, March 22nd. Upon entering the Monastery, I knew I was in for a helluva ride. They had some tacky posters with scribbled writing announcing how they had a limited menu due to staffing shortages. Apparently they also jacked up their prices for said limited menu (Pizza, wings, chicken tenders, tots, and fries). My friend had reserved an outside gazebo area ($250) to ensure her and her guests would have saved seating.They had one waitress for the area who took the orders. I ordered the fries and the buffalo wings (can't go wrong, right ? .... Wrong! The wings came and they appeared like they were boiled and then flash fried. The skin was slimy and they were disgusting! the fries were mediocre. This cost a whopping $28! Outrageous. The girl who brought out the food was scared of her own shadow. She spoke like a church mouse and looked lost and wasn't very assertive when it came to finding who the food belong to. This place apparently punishes their customers by jacking up their prices because they can't manage their staffing levels. This place is a disappointment. Stay away. read more

Worst service EVER! Seated at the inside bar at 7 p.m. ordered a burger and 2 drinks. We finished our drinks... the bartender NEVER acknowledged us for another drink. 68 minutes later still no burger!!! It took 3 people to cancel the burger order. Ridiculous!!! Then the bartender got beligerant with us fir unconvincing her when we asked for the burger to be cancelled and for the check! Wont be goinf back! read more

My husband and I truly enjoy checking out "new to us" local flare. The Monastery was our choice a week or so ago. We were pretty sure that the absolutely packed parking lot was a good sign, more folks were heading inside than out. I was a little nervous parking my car right under a tow away zone sign, but being a Saturday night, I prayed the stars aligned in my favor. I loved the entrance, they have dedicated parking spots for bikes. It really feels like you are entering an old monastery as you walk in. It was confusing once inside, there were SO many people, everywhere, and it was hard to distinguish where to go or who to talk to for service. Unlike traditional eating establishments, there was no one welcoming us as we walked in and there wasn't a directional flow. We walked through the maze of the inside area, and outside area, trying to capture the attention of anyone to help us find a spot to sit, no one said anything. we had to stop a server and ask where to go. There were several events happening, many of the tables were blocked as reserved, and the scene was incredibly chaotic. After a bit of a search, we were able to find an empty and non reserved table on the left side of the stage next to the patio. Deciding that spot was adequate, we seated ourselves and wondered what would happen next. After about 15 minutes a staff member stopped by and took our drink orders. Drinks were served in plastic cups, which is a great idea for an outdoor setting. We ordered our food and relaxed in the Arizona fall evening. Considerable people watching commenced, as there was a volleyball game going on, and lots of kids running around playing. This was such a FUN night! Seeing all these people out living, after the last two years we have all experienced, was so refreshing. There were young families, and old families. Kids dancing, adults dancing, humans interacting. Everyone was smiling and happy. I think I ate the most enjoyable hamburger of all time that night, because I was happy too. The band came on at 7 and we had already been there for an hour and a half. The music was pretty ok, not great, not awful and we could sing along. We stuck around for the first 20 minutes or so and then headed out. We were still smiling. We are still smiling today. read more

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We came for the music and opted for some bar food on a very busy night. The deck right next to the sage was an awesome spot to drink and nibble some fries and wings, sunset came free. The service was as prompt as it could be given one server and two crowded parties of 20 each and us. But a really chill vibe. Can't wait for the music! Music btw was awesome! Great acoustics! Sur was our server and she was awesome! Yes it was busy but she was right there when our drinks ran low and we needed water. She was awesome, and made our visit ! We will be back! read more

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Hadn't been here in a while, but was excited to celebrate a friend's bday. I honestly have nothing to say that's bad. While the whole place has changed, we had a great time. The music was right up our alley and my husband even won the "ugly sweater contest". $100 to the monastery! We put the bday boy's pic on it. Everyone thought it was hilarious, hence the 1st place award. Food was good, especially the fries. Drinks came out quick too even though the place was packed! We plan on going back soon to spend our $100 gift card! read more

I've been going here for years and love it. No matter the time of year they have it pretty comfortable outside (at night at least) with heaters or fans; it's always nice. read more

Well whadaya know, the Monastery is not a monastery at all! Well, at least I didn't see any Monks or anyone dressed like a Monk while I was monkeying around there. After this visit, I actually think it's the hottest dancing, vball, food, games, music, bar joint in northeast Mesa!! And, if u're cool with bar food, then this place has pretty much everything u need!! This outdoor bar is ginormous!! They've expanded and added so much more seating. There used to be 2 vball courts but now there's only one court and plenty of seats to go around! Not sure how difficult it is to get in a few games of vball with only one court available, but if u're tired from playing, there are no shortage of seats for ur tired bum to sit on! I haven't tried their food recently, but from what I can remember, it wasn't bad. Just basic, tasty bar food. I remember their fries were super tasty! This place can get loud at night when they have live music, so it may not be the best place to be if u're looking for some nice, quiet, relaxing time, but otherwise, it's a winner for a cool outdoor hangout chillin' with ur peeps kinda place! read more

Worst service ever! Waited 1 hour 35 minutes for food and it came out cold and incorrect, was told that's was what we are getting and nothing else. Who trained these people, no manager on site. I will never return to this establishment nor refer anyone to go there. Calling my credit card company paid over 115 for crap food and awful service. read more

One of our favorite places, great outdoor venue with great bands! Not crazy about the food menu, fish and chips were Probably the best thing on it and they recently took it off so we go elsewhere for food, You can't be the atmosphere with the fire pits, Cornhole and outdoor volleyball, we love this place! read more

I was debating on the fourth star here because I love the layout and atmosphere but the food was overpriced bar food. So let's start with the positive. If you are looking for a laid back place to hang out on the weekends, this is a great place to go. Most of this place is outdoor seating which is perfect for the Arizona winter. They have a fair amount of shaded seating for the summer. I love all the outdoor games including the sand volleyball court. Service was great. Drink selection was good. Food was decent, but overpriced for typical bar food that was served in to-go containers. I probably would only come for drinks and not food next time. My friends and I spent a lazy Sunday afternoon here watching some people play sand volleyball. This might become our winter Sunday hangout. read more

Pizza is amazing but the cooks just don't care about their job and ruin the food. This place is going down.GreAt music great people.... their cooks are just ruining the food! Only come for drinks & music.... They messed up my food and didn't care so I won't be coming back.Josh is an amazing waitress and bartender the rest are a joke. This was a horrible experience. read more

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Paper every thing and they have the nerve to charge those prices. Food barely palatable.

Poor service, high prices, instant fry food, almost no inside seating, and they charge you an additional 3% to use your credit card. UNACCEPTABLE! When it's not over 100 degrees outside, it can be a fun place to hang out. It's like your backyard. read more

Everything is so amazing. I love this place. Great music too Cant wait to come back. read more

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Yesterday, me and my whole family (a pretty big one) came to celebrate 2 of my relatives turning 60 and also any birthdays within the last 5 months. I wanted to give a HUGE shout out to Westin (hopefully I am spelling it right! so sorry if I'm not!) who attended to all of us with such care and a smile the whole entire time! I myself am I bartender/server so I 1000% understand the pressure of doing a party of 20+ with people constantly being added and cashing out, moving around, etc etc. He's way better than me! We've been here a a few times as a large group since we love the atmosphere and no one has been as kind and quick as Weston/Westin! We appreciate you so much dude!! If we are back in the near future, we will definitely be requesting him if he's cool with that:D read more

We got here around 7:30 on a Sunday and sadly sat at a table before my boyfriend went up to the bar and was told that we couldn't order any food or beverages. This was a very unorganized place ever they could have simply sat someone at the door letting their customers know that they were no longer serving people so we weren't left sitting arounf. My honest opinion is this place really needs to get with the program read more

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Fun times, excellent service, and great atmosphere! Looking forward to "TOO BROKE FOR COUNTRY THUNDER"! read more

Wow! Such a great space and such a poor service to area... (Malibu) prices in a (Mesa) Desert retirement community!

Terrible all around. Unless you like old, drunk people stuck in the 70s-80s nostalgic music scene. Dirty, old, dark inside, food was terrible. It's definitely a bar for older people and not a place to eat. read more