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    The River Bar

    5.0 (1 review)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Is a fun place to have a dancing time with good music band personaly I do like it food is ok it is…read morevariable people is friendly

    If I'm being honest in my review this place should be called "Alright Time Charlie's" or "It was a…read moreFine Time Charli's" . I recently visited GTC after a high school basketball game with some friends and while we had a good experience I wanted more. The atmosphere is great. Dive bar feel that is clean and has charm and a great neighborhood vibe. The band in the corner didn't drown out our conversation and played old country music that was fun and upbeat. Our waiter was great offering suggestions and checking in on us regularly. Where the disappointment came in was our food and drinks. We ordered sliders, quesadilla, and the Philly cheesesteak. All of them were "fine" with the sliders being more bread than slider and same for the Philly. The quesadilla was the best of the options and had lots of ingredients packed in. Our drinks were also less than ideal as they seemed to have zero alcohol. If you are gonna drink go with beer since what you see is what you get. Cocktails were short pours and watered down. I even called them out after the first one and nothing changed with the second so I stopped donating. At the End of the Day, Good Time Charlis is not a bad stop and I'm sure the regulars are die hard. So if you go, let me help in my experience and simply order a quesadilla, beer of choice, and listen to the band...the best part of the night.

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    Hob Nob Sports Grill

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    We stumbled across this bar looking for The Cubs game. I feel like we are home. They have true…read moresaganaki fresh served flames and lemon, traditional Greek sheep cheese. The fish fry is fresh, wings perfectly fried and seasoned. Drinks are a good pour! Bar tender Steven made sure our drinks were cold and TV had everyone's game on. Our server Gammi was kind and knowledgeable. What a fun night!!! Fresh food, good drinks, and great vibe!!

    My wife and I came here for date night. We had never been here. We ordered the nachos as an…read moreappetizer, they were amazing. Such a great way to start. Before our dinners ever came, we had 3 people check in on us to see if we were ok for refills and anything else you can think of? So the customer service was awesome! My wife ordered a Turkey Bacon sandwich I ordered a Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich. My wife told me about 2 bites in that we would be back. For my chicken sandwich, I'm a fan. Before this my favorite chicken sandwich was from a restaurant that closed about 20 years ago. I order chicken sandwiches everywhere I go. This sandwich was better than any chicken sandwich I've had in over 20 years. It was better than the one I used to have. I told her we were coming back tomorrow but she said no because then it wouldn't be special. This place is an perfect sports bar, we will be back a lot. Just gotta figure out what kind of reception we'll get if we come in our Green Bay Packers gear!

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    It's been years since I have been here.. it's still a great place for a drink and amazing food! The…read moreplace is clean, fun and staff is very attentive! I forgot how great this place is! Great place to relax and grab a drink on Sunday funday! Thank you to the staff for reminding me how amazing this place is!

    Had a blast at Sawtooth this past Tuesday. It was a trivia night. Ordered a Moscow mule, some chili…read morecheese tots (basically tater tots with fully loaded nacho fixins), and parked it with my friends. The totchos were great, I ate more than my stomach appreciated. My husband ordered a fried chicken sandwich with marinara and a cold beer. I did not ask him how his meal was, but his sandwich disappeared pretty quickly so im assuming it was tasty. The woman running trivia was delightful, with a fantastically dry sense of humor. At one point she mentioned she once got to see Prince and touched his ankle. Long story short, I have now touched the hand that touched Prince's ankle. We made it through 7 rounds of trivia and somehow WON! A crowning achievement of year 37 of my life, for sure. This win earned us: a $25 gift certificate to the lovely Sawtooth Bar & Grill establishment, a rubber ducky of our choosing, a crystal pendant (optional), and 1 week of ownership of the trivia night trophy . We did not trust ourselves to remember to bring back the trophy, and I did not trust some of the fellas to bring it back in one piece, so the bar staff graciously took custody of it until next week's trivia night. The bar itself is super cozy. Nice low lighting, small place but you don't feel cramped. Lots of TVs and a few arcade games. My husband and his BFF frequent this spot and tell me wonderful things about the owner. With the decor, setup, menu and general ambience, it feels like a Midwestern bar more than one in AZ. All in all, I really enjoyed myself and will happily return for another trivia night. If the staff ever happens upon this review, I apologize for the conjoined twins that are my husband and his best friend Scott. They're like a couple of labradors out on a play date when they're together. Thanks again for the fantastic evening, Sawtooth!

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    Great dive beer and burger bar. Tons of great quality brews from all over the country…read more Burger was absolutely spot on, I had the bourbon trail burger (not like you can see haha, it was that good), added chipotle ranch and lettuce and tomato and I couldn't eat it fast enough! Austin Eastciders 8.3% for $7 was also amazing and very refreshing. Recommend checking this place out!

    Stumbled upon Brew for the first time on a Saturday late afternoon while I was in the area and…read moreentirely craving a gourmet burger. I sat myself and watched the end of the England vs France FIFA. I ordered the THE YETI (AKA THE G.O.A.T) ROSEMARY GOAT & CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, HOUSEMADE BACON JAM It was SO GOOD! I was a little disappointed that it was a smash burger instead of a thick, juicy patty, but nonetheless the flavors were impeccable. I added a fried egg on top too for $2 to make the burger even heftier. Wow I'm still thinking about it the day after. Also the fries were skinny and perfectly crispy!! But I also got the Beach Please cocktail (1800 Coconut Tequila, Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, Lime Juice, Triple Sec) but it wasn't what I expected. I couldn't really taste the Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, mostly coconut and lime. It was still a refreshing and cheap cocktail, but it wasn't quite what I was looking for. My new favorite spot for burgers in the Phoenix metroplex, but I can't give it a full 5 stars as I was taken aback by the smash burger patty and didn't love my cocktail. Regardless, I still think highly of this spot and would definitely come back!

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    Ocean Blue Caribbean Restaurant and Bar - Bone in Brown Stew Chicken

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    Tired of the traditional chain options for dinner I was looking for something authentic and…read moreindependently owned and came across Ocean Blue Caribbean and what an amazing find it was. Authentic Jamaican served right in Chandler AZ. We were warmly welcomed upon entering the establishment. After weighing various options on an extensive menu. I decided on the tilapia fillets Escovitch style with the side of steamed vegetables (shredded cabbage and carrots that was amazing) and festivals. My wife opted Bone in brown stew chicken with a side of rice & beans and festivals. The wait for the food to served was reasonable given that it was apparent it had been made fresh upon being served. The fish was deliciously seasoned and lightly breaded. The escovitch sauce was the perfect complement for both the fish and the cabbage. My wife's bone in brown stew chicken was amazing as well the chicken was so tender it was falling off the bone and was perfectly seasoned. The gravy for the stew was plentiful and added an additional taste when added to the beans and rice. Portions were large with enough leftovers for another meal when we finished eating. The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly with a consistent flow of carryout orders and dine-in customers. I would highly recommend Ocean Blue Caribbean and look forward to our next visit.

    Hubby: Let's go out and try something new for dinner tonight. I'm thinking about hitting up this…read moreCaribbean spot. Me: Say less. I'm. So. Glad. That. We. Came. Here. Inside is a whole Caribbean vibe, music, natural decor, and all. I love the mural on the grass wall. The service was exceptional. Thanks for taking great care of us Sam (and the other server who helped us with our order, sorry I didn't get his name). I ordered the Bone-In Brown Stew Chicken with Rice and Beans and Festivals as my side. The chicken was so flavorful and tender! The gravy with potatoes and veggies was perfect to mix my rice in. Yummy in my tummy! I'd definitely try it again. My hubby got the fried Tilapia (Escovitch style...spicy veggies in a pepper vinager), cabbage, and festivals. Um, um, good! I ate most of his cabbage and a piece of fish because of how much they piled on his plate. Actually both dishes were really large portions. So, I have a nice amount of leftovers for lunch tomorrow- yay! We will most definitely return!

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    4.2(92 reviews)
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    went here to watch the Illinois game while in AZ…read more food was solid and drinks were tasty. I got the Cajun pasta (comes with chicken and sausage). great flavor and portion size. wouldn't have minded a little more Cajun spice though. dirty martini was on point. just the right amount of brine and went down smooth. 30+ TVs, so you'll be able to see one no matter where you sit. outside TVs could be set a little brighter to be better visible in bright sun. service was fast and accurate with a smile. will definitely go back next time I'm in town.

    If you're looking for a mediocre place to catch a game with friends, this spot has that covered…read more There are TVs everywhere, making it a great place to watch sports. Unfortunately, that's about where the positives end. If you're coming for the food or the service, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. We came in as a party of five a little after 9:00 PM and were told the kitchen closed at 10:00 PM. No problemo, we were ready to order right away. Instead, our server didn't return to take our order until around 9:20PM, despite nearby tables continuing to receive service. That was the first sign things weren't going well. I ordered the carne asada nachos specifically because the menu advertised them with queso instead of shredded cheese. I even mentioned to my group that was the reason I was ordering them. I also added a side of sweet potato waffle fries. About 25 minutes after we had already placed our order, the server came back and asked if I'd like a different meat. Like of course I don't want a different meat that's why I ordered carne asada. The server didn't say that they were out of carne asada, but I read between the lines and opted for ground beef cause really the queso is what makes the nachos. Also, I couldn't help wondering why it took 25 minutes to find that out. Then the food arrived. My nachos immediately looked different than expected. Instead of queso, they were covered with shredded cheese. Nothing was mentioned about being out of queso. I notice there was none. When I asked about it, the server casually said, "Oh yeah, we're out of queso too." Wait...what? So the restaurant was out of both the carne asada and the queso. The two main ingredients that made me order the dish in the first place. No one cared to mentioned either of those things when taking my order OR when coming back and asking if I wanted a different meat didn't also mention they were out of queso. Had I known, I would have ordered something completely different from the start. To the server's credit, she did let me order something else. Sucks for the kitchen because they were already closed. I ended up getting the sliders, but they were just as underwhelming as everything else. The food overall tasted like frozen products that had simply been reheated. Nothing tasted fresh, especially considering the prices. The biggest issue wasn't just the mediocre food, it was the lack of communication and straight lie when placing my food in front of me. If items are unavailable, tell customers before they order or at least when placing their food down, not after they've waited half an hour and not saying anything at all. Between the disappointing service, poor communication, and unforgettable food for all the wrong reasons, this place completely lost my trust. I'd honestly rather spend half the money at IHOP, where the food is more consistent and I'd know what to expect.

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