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Arcadia Tavern
Categories: Nightlife Bars Sports Bars Restaurants American (Traditional) Nightlife Bars Pubs Sports Bars, American (Traditional), Pubs [Edit]
4801 E Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 840-3950
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 2 am
Sun 8 am - 1 am
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Thu, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
135 reviews for Arcadia Tavern
Review Highlights
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"Sweet Potato Tater Tots." In 5 reviews -
"It's a great place to watch a game - there's tons of flat..." In 3 reviews -
"I am a fan of the New Orleans Saints." In 3 reviews
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135 reviews in English
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Review from Matthew T.
Carson, CA
4/23/2012 3 Check-ins Here
Great Sports Bar. In Phoenix/Tempe for work and checked out a couple bars to watch the Laker, OKC, Miami, NY, Clipper games. Aracadia Tavern quickly became our go to bar while we're in town.
Decor/layout: 4
It's a simple layout that works. Multiple TV's on the walls and bar. Not alot of other decoration to distract you. Good spacing between tables and chairs never had to weave in and out to get to a table or restroom. Nobody standing infront of the tables blocking TVs. Great setup for watching a game and there was always a TV available for us to watch the games we wanted.
Service: 3.5
I've had great service everytime I've been here. Drinks always refilled without prompting. The only knock i give them is for when we're watching a late game, once or twice our server seem disappeared and/or left without telling us. We had to find someone else to give us our bill.
Quality/taste: 3.5
Grilled wings tavern style are a must. Delicious and meaty. Great way to start a meal and the game. First time we got them we had to get another order. Now we usually get an order each when we go.
Big Azz Nachos were tasty. A lot of food and a decent ratio of elements. It's typical barfood. Can't go wrong with that.
Prime Dip was just ok. I wasn't a big fan, but wasn't the worst and wasn't the best beef dip i've had. the prime rib had little taste the Au jus was like colored water and the meat wasn't piled on. Very underwhelming.
Chef Rob's slow cooked ribs were pretty tasty. The meat was soft and juicy. The sauce had a good flavor and had a little bite to it and not to sweet.
Sweet Potato tater tots. You can't go wrong with sweet tater tots.
Price: 3
Ok priced food and drinks. Haven't taken advantage of some of their daily specials (there's a wine and pizza day and other specials). But they look good. My company was paying for my meals so i wasn't paying too much attention to the prices. It's definitely not the cheapest bar food you can get, but for the quality you get you're not breaking the bank.
Misc: 4
Parking can get crowded there. You may have to valet it. For those that don't like leaving their keys with people this could be a big negative. Late night Trivia games are fun. They were always willing to accomadate us for the games we wanted to watch. -
Review from Kirstin E.
Phoenix, AZ
5/2/2012
Meh.
I was really excited to try this place out. I saw that they had ballpark pretzels so I was psyched! When we arrived there were no parking spots, so we had to go across the street to Safeway and walk over. Not that big of a deal.
We were seated right away. I liked that they had big booths and the picnic tables were fun.
Our waitress couldn't have cared less that we were there. We even told her it was our first time there and she didn't even welcome us or tell us anything about the place.
We ordered the ballpark pretzel to start. I wasn't impressed with it at all. Its more bread like, very fluffy, not like a ballpark pretzel in the slightest. The cheese dipping sauce that came with it was underwhelming. Total bum out.
Our meals came pretty quickly. I ordered the Chinese chicken salad, it was good. I liked the dressing and the fact that it was shaved chicken. I really liked the tortilla strips in it (though that's more like for a taco salad?) Overall it was a decent salad, they could use better quality lettuce in it, it seemed to be mostly iceberg.
My husband got the prime dip with a side of onion rings. He said the sandwich was just ok, not terrible but not memorable either. The onion rings were a joke. They had zero taste and honestly tasted like the onion rings that you buy in the freezer section of the grocery store. We each ate one and then he took the rings off his plate and set them off to the side. No one wanted to eat them. I actually asked the waitress if the onion rings were made FRESH, she said yes, I said really because they taste like they came out of the freezer, she said, welllll ummmmm ya I think they are frozen. NOT cool to lie to customers.
My mother in law got the fish and chips. The fish was actually pretty decent, I stole a bite. However, once again frozen run of the mil french fries and the coleslaw was not edible.
When the bill came I noticed they charged us $1 for the horrible onion rings. I told my husband and when the waitress came back he asked her why. As I had said previously, we had told her it was our first time, when she asked him what side he wanted he said he didn't know what they were so she listed them off for him and did not tell us that the onion rings were a "premium" side dish and were extra. Seriously it is only a $1 and we wouldn't have even made a deal out of it if they would have actually been edible. So we asked her if she could take the $1 off as they were terrible and we didnt eat them and we weren't even told they were extra. She sends the manager over, seriously. To take a $1 off. He told us he could take the $1 off or give us a free dessert. We went with the $1 off as we were all ready to get out of this place. He didnt even ask why.
So there you have it. Its a cool looking place, looks like they have a nice patio. The food is underwhelming. For 3 dinners, 2 beers and an app our bill was about $64.
Would I go back here on my own? No. Would I go back here if some one asked me to join them? No. -
Review from Allison G.
Phoenix, AZ
4/15/2012
If we had kids, I'd prob give this place 5 stars for the sole reason they have entertainment for the kiddos and beverages for the adults. There's a section in the back with 3 tvs and game consoles set up along with toys. Great idea!
Anyways, back to our experience. We came for a quick bite and a few drinks after work and were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was good, drinks were reasonably priced and the food decent. I had a pretzel with cheese sauce as I was missing Philly. It was ok...you can't really compare to the pretzels I grew up on from the street vendors. My husband had the tavern burger and it was pretty delish. A bit overcooked but delish. Beer and wine selection is also decent. Fun place. Will def be back to try one of their weeknight dinner specials. -
Review from 'Ris B.
Gilbert, AZ
5/23/2012
So Arcadia Tavern has a nice decor, good patio with misters and tvs (bar opens up to it), a friendly staff and the people we sat near at the bar were friendly and fun.
Watched a hockey game here last night and had a good time (hard not to with the company I was with). ;) It was pretty packed (I had heard it gets busy during happy hour) and was able to stake claim to some bar seats. We ordered off of the happy hour menu (shared a hamburger with tots and bruschetta). So the burger was pretty good, tots were tots - yummy and crispy, and bruschetta was ok as well. Let's face it - after spending any amount of time at Postino's, it's difficult to "love" any other bruschetta! We had the pesto/salami (pesto was tasty), artichoke, and the brie and fig spread. The fig spread was yummy and I think it was homemade. We also received spinach and artichoke dip (staff had told us they were out of bruschetta and asked us to order something else, but the bruschetta came out anyways???) The dip came out later...we tried to eat it, but we were full and to be honest it was just your standard dip. Fortunately, they didn't charge us for it, because we barely touched it. We mainly ordered off of the happy hour menu - it was a good value.
Overall, they seemed to have a decent beer selection (they were out of the nut brown nimbus - boo!) and some tasty drinks. I had the grapefruit martini - pretty yummy. The beer is served in these huge goblets...I would probably go with steins or beer mugs, but hey - guess they are trying to be different. Also, looks like they do trivia on Tuesday nights (fun!).
Arcadia Tavern all around seems like a cool little neighborhood place with a little hipster flare. I thought it was an 'A-ok!' place to hang out at for the evening, but nothing about it struck me as being exceptional...but I'll definitely be back to try out some other items on the menu or for drinks and will update the review when I do. -
Review from Jillian O.
Phoenix, AZ
5/6/2012
Tater tots and pretzel bun burgers. YUM.
This place has yet to disappoint. Parking is tricky even with valet but it always works out. -
Review from Brian B.
Phoenix, AZ
5/17/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Poor service and expensive food that isn't impressive. It does score points for having a lot of beer choices and a good patio. Go for drinks, not for food and you should be content.
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Review from Pamela M.
4/15/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I stopped in here this week for a late business lunch and entered the door absolutely famished! It was 3pm and I was a lot closer to dinner than lunch. The food did not disappoint.
I ordered the steak salad while my colleague ordered the fish and chips. Both were wonderful. I had the honey-lime vinaigrette on my salad and it was very tasty with the beef.
The place was clean and there was a nice outdoor patio along with a great play area for kids in the back of the restaurant.
Definitely worth a repeat stop. Enjoy! -
Review from J.D. L.
Phoenix, AZ
5/6/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Working around the corner and stopped in for something to drink and eat. The beer garden is a little weak but there are a few good sippers and tip top service is non existent. To let you know the attention to detail in this house, the fish tank's water was evaporated to a 50% level. Bartender never came to take my food order, she was busy with a bf.
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Review from Tricia B.
Chandler, AZ
5/9/2012
Really great little bar with amazing food. Nice outdoor patio and lots of tv's for sporting event viewing. You can also reserve the patio for private parties.
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Review from Kendra S.
4/7/2012
I've been here a few times for happy hour and always have a great time and enjoy the food and drinks.
I must say, Friday nights are definitely crazy busy and there always seems to be a crowd of forty +. I was here last night and sat outside on the patio. I love live music, but unfortunately, it was so loud that even sitting right next to my date, it was hard to hear!
The food here is great though - I most recently had the nachos and spinach dip and loved them both. And I enjoyed the "Hint of Asia" cocktail - pear vodka with ginger lacquer and rock candy.
I would definitely recommend this place. And it seems great for families too as they have lots of things, like Wii, to keep the kids busy. Just be weary of the patio on a weekend evening... -
Review from Marie M.
Scottsdale, AZ
This place is AWESOME!! I used to go WAY back when the property was a desolate pizza place. I was really impressed with the decor, atmosphere, wine list, beer selection, food and most of all their acts to accommodate children!!! What a brilliant idea!! People with children do have money and do want to spend it at places that don't have a play-land! We went on a Friday for Happy Hour (again I recommend) and even got to sample a new Iced Tea Vodka - Deep Eddie's (that I can't wait to have again). The service was just attentive enough but not intrusive. We may have been too preoccupied with conversation and kids too have a two-way conversation with our server all the time. We made sure to take care of her though.
My Yelp friends know I look for a good wine menu and that influences my rating - they had a great selection for wine lovers and those new to wine. They had a packed patio as they had some outdoor festivities going on which added A LOT of energy to the place!! Super fun - take your friends, take your family, take your kids and have a great time as there seems to be something cool going on everyday! Most places don't like to do too many specials as they think it may "confuse" the guests but doing it this way makes it exciting to go any day of the week!
I would suggest one thing... maybe more bathrooms? Unless I am mistaken, there were only 1 set of bathrooms (like 1 toilet each men and women) on one side of the restaurant and 1 set on the other side. I'm hoping I missed something but that won't stop me from going back and telling everyone how awesome this place is!! -
Review from Doug W.
Phoenix, AZ
4/14/2012
My first visit to the Arcadia Tavern--a four-star trip. (If everything lives up to the initial impression on subsequent visits, I'll raise the rating to five stars.)
Arrived at about 3:30 pm on a Friday, but tiny parking lot was already full. Not to worry, though, as free valet parking guys appeared to whisk cars across the street to the large parking lot of a funeral home.
Venue offers three distinct seating areas. To the left at entry is a restaurant area with large booths and tables. Lots of high quality large flat screen TVs, even a separate area for kids with TV content appropriate for youngsters. Middle portion of venue is a bar with both at-bar seating and high four-tops. (I chose that one.) To the right is a nice outdoor patio, screened by bushes from busy Indian School Rd and with ample tables and shade umbrellas. As the afternoon unfolded, people arrived so that by 5:30, bar and patio areas were full.
Menu offered lots of interesting choices; I had an "Arcadia Club" sandwich--featuring LOTS of turkey, tasty apple wood smoked bacon, avocado, and delicious chipotle mayo. Side of fries was crispy and nicely seasoned. Draft beers included a number of my favorites, and many additional cans/bottles, so no one should leave thirsty.
Star of the visit, though, was the outstanding service. Friendly server, came quickly, delivered food and drinks in timely way, and stopped by often to see if anything else was needed. Server was Lauren, who handled the bar area 6-8 tables superbly. Other areas appeared equally will-served. Appears to be a restaurant with knowledgeable management, as additional servers appeared as the place filled.
I will definitely return! -
Review from Alicia W.
Chesapeake, VA
4/18/2012
A nice place for a group to go after work. They even have an area for kids with three different video game systems. Good prices too.
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Review from Heidi O.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/27/2012
This staff could not interact with us less. We intrtoduced ourselves by name. Nothing. Got a refill when our beers were low. One star. These girls stare at the bar top and really seem to engage with only those who are regulars or "tippers". Being in the industry I feel badly giving 10 percent but there was NO interaction that would make me give them anything more.
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Review from Irene A.
AZ
2/11/2012
I've only been to Arcadia Tavern once, but I love the atmosphere. Tons and tons of TVs...if you are a sports fanatic, this place is totally for you. There's not a bad seat in the whole joint.
I ordered the chicken wings and loved that they came grilled. The wings weren't wimpy, they were nice and plump. It was a great meal.
My boyfriend and I will definitely be back. Who knows...it might be our Saturday hangout when college football season starts up again. -
Review from C N.
San Diego, CA
1/23/2012
Smells like grease from the get-go. These guys are pumping out tons of tater tots and other fried food in large portions.
One men's/women's bathroom on the restaurant side? Shame.
Service mediocre. Seems much more like a glorified Applebee's than a sports bar. Tons of Tweens and families.
Good beer selection and decent prices. Good TVs all around. -
Review from Michael K.
Phoenix, AZ
4/15/2012
The perfect neighborhood bar! Watch a game or kick back and have a great beer!
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Review from Judy F.
9/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
We came on a Saturday night around 8pm with 12 of us. The wait was 1 hour, but the outside patio was available. No problem! We sat in the outside patio and our server came by quickly. She took our drink orders and came back with drinks pretty fast. Then she took our food order. While we were waiting sprinkles of rain, dust, and leaves came our way and into some of our drinks and appetizers. We moved our party inside and Arcadia Tavern was helpful.
I ordered my prime dip with french fries. The prime dip was pretty good and I am not sure how the fries tasted because I got tater tots. It was a super busy night, so I did not want to say anything. The tater tots were ok, I am not too much of a fan.Listed in: Best Happy Hour
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Review from James H.
Phoenix, AZ
10/4/2011 1 photo
1 mile away from my house I love walking here for some beers and fries!
I grew up with all the locals and went to arcadia years ago this place is like home to me! -
Review from Rachel H.
Scottsdale, AZ
11/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Love, love, love this place!
Great atmosphere, great for large groups, casual and fun! Have been here a number of times, and have yet to be let down.
Order the sweet potato tater tots! Oh my goodness! Life changing!!! -
Review from Marlon D.
11/20/2011
Went here for the UofA victory over ASU at the 2011 Territorial Cup. Setup is fantastic, television everywhere: they do a great job of showing all the relevant football games.
Ordered the Rocky Point burger with Sweet Potato Tots and I really enjoyed it. Portion size was very large: the burger was very big and they give you a lot of tater tots so you definitely get your money's worth. Also, ordered the Nachos and had to share it with my table: very good as well. Waitress was very nice and was very quick when splitting our checks.
Only reason why this place doesn't get a perfect rating is the poor parking situation. My group and I had to park at the Safeway across the street. I would definitely go here again in the future. -
Review from Chris R.
8/21/2011
Came in here today around happy hour for a beer, wasn't sure if I'd get anything else , so paid cash for the Hop Knot IPA. I should have gotten the tall blond girl who took my fiver to give me a receipt for it, because for the first time in my memory, a bartender "forgot" they were paid cash for a beer. And it wasn't like I went to settle up hours later. It was like a half hour later, after I'd ordered the pita and hummus plate that I went to settle up the check with the gal who'd taken over from blondie, and the Hop Knot is on the ticket.
"Oh, no, I paid for the beer already."
"Really? Hmmm, she said to charge you for it."
"Yeah, I gave her a fiver. that's all paid up."
Really? Really??? Even though she quickly changed the ticket...there was that little questioning of me (and as a valued FIRST TIME customer?). Unbelievable. I told the manager "Either your barmaid has the WORST MEMORY EVER, or she's deliberately scamming, and I'd keep an eye on her." Luckily Hector the manager was very receptive and kind in his response, (offering to buy me a beer next time I came in), or I'd really have to cut loose on this place. In nearly 20 years of bar-hopping I've never heard of pocketing cash and telling the relief bartender to write it down. Not unless that person is an outright scam artist on the outs with the place. Get a receipt for cash payments!
Anyway, pita and hummus plate wasn't bad. Not wild about the regular hummus (very bland), but the jalapeno and cilantro hummus....now you're onto something. Along with the marinaded tomato and cuke salad. Yummy. Worth $8 overall, methinks.
Even though they're trying to do the upscale neighborhood sports bar/restaurant thing, they are way overpriced, even for Arcadia (I agree with Erica's review), and the ambiance is lacking that certain inviting...je ne c'est quoi.
In short, I was hoping to like this place a lot more than I did, though bartender Jamie is sweet , and management accommodating. Maybe I'll give 'er another shot someday. I'm giving it 3 for Jamie's smile, great hummus platter, and Hop Knot in the goblet.
I'm going to start coming into places with a "Beware - I'm a big Yelper" T-shirt. Maybe that will get people to offer even passable service, or respect? Who knows. -
Review from Corey D.
8/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Food first and sports second, it's what they say, it's how they do! Recent trip to 602 meant yelping out Lindsey F at her college sports themed Elite Event. Party was perfect and dinner after was divine. We started with sweet potato tots. Yeah, you read that right. SWEET. POTATO. TOTS! They were tasty! I was really tired and can't remember if they're served with a dip-able, don't think they are. Gabi M and I shared the salmon which was tasty! They were kind enough to split it up in the back, placing both our pieces atop a jasmine rice. Could have used some more veg (the asparagus it was served with was minimal) but the dish had great flavor and apparently it's a pretty popular pescado in Arcadia. You know me, I'm not one to turn down dessert and make everyone else eat it after a take a bite, so our group shared the equivalent of Oregano's pazookie. But bigger, and less "done." Mmmmm.
Know Before You Go: Great for kids! They have a little game area that keeps the little ones occupied. Smart idea for parents looking to get out, watch a game and eat good food! -
Review from Richard R.
Phoenix, AZ
9/25/2011
I really wanted to like to like Arcadia Tavern more than I did. There is so much to love about this neighbor sports bar. It has a wonderful set up to check out a game and enjoy a beer. The service is excellent. However, the food left a lot to be desired.
My girlfriend and I decided to check the place out since they had a Restaurant Week deal. We called ahead just to make sure they weren't packed, and the girl on the phone said a table just opened up and she's save it for us. Good start. The parking lot is small and could be a cluster so Arcadia Tavern provides complimentary valet. That also works for me. A live band was a nice touch, but it also made the place a little too loud for 8:00.
The Restaurant Week deal was from a selection of an appetizer, two entrees and a dessert for $30. We went with the spinach dip, the fish and chips and half roasted chicken, and the arcadia cookie. The spinach dip was great, the chips that came with it were nothing special. The fish and chips were less than stellar. Neither the fish or fries were very flavorful. The Chicken was really good, but not something I would really order from a tavern. The cookie was okay, but way too under baked. I know that a "pizza cookie" in a skillet is supposed to be under baked, but this could've definitely used another minute or two in the oven. It was more like warm cookie dough with ice cream.
Arcadia Tavern does have a pretty good beer selection. Drafts were served in Goblet filled all the way to rim. I don't know why, but I always find that to be pretty cool to drink out of a goblet.
If you live in the area, and are looking for a place to eat and watch a game, this a place worth checking out. There are many sandwich and burger options, plus wings and more traditional tavern food. I think I were to return, I will give those a try. -
Review from Bo R.
Phoenix, AZ
9/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was an interesting dining experience for me. We went for the ASU Mizzu game (GO DEVILS!) From the moment that I walked in the door, I noticed that I was getting, once again, here's that term... "eye fucked" by one of the servers (I'll call her Allie to protect the guilty... not really, that is her name). I'm fine with that, and in my years on Earth, I've discovered that not all women actually want to have sex with me if they look at me. I have experienced, as well, that women, servers, strippers, like to use their sexuality to make a buck or two.
When we moved to her section (it was a comfy booth, perfect for watching the game), the overt flirting, hair flipping, and eyeballing continued. As we dined, she would address only me, and not my girlfriend. Odd I thought. Midway through the 3rd quarter, I had had enough of the antics. I wanted to see if she was genuinely interested in me as a person, in all of my cuteness, or was just being overtly sexual and flirty to get me to leave her more money.
When she approached the table and asked if we wanted dessert, I made some snarky suggestion that she should be on the menu. It went all downhill from there. She went from hair flipping flirty to watching the table from a far distance. We lost all interaction with her. I enjoy a server that flirts and hair flips if the server can stand her ground, is fun, and can play along. I AM NOT interested in a woman/server being overtly sexual and flirtatious and playing games as a ploy to generate revenue. It irked me that she was so overtly sexual and then acted like I was completely inappropriate by making a remark to her. Ridiculous. It also irked me that she refused to give us attentive service after that interaction.
Generally, I really like this place. Food is great. Service is great. Fun environment. Family and kid friendly. Can the food stand on 4 stars without service? Nah. Can the service stand on 2 stars without good food? No. So, it's a 3. -
Review from Meredith M.
Phoenix, AZ
11/5/2011
We love this neighborhood bar. It's an awesome place to watch football, plenty of TVs that you can see from every seat, even the patio. The food is pretty amazing (you've gotta try the grilled wings), the beer selection is fantastic and they make a mean (and huge) margarita. The service is usually good, though can be hit or miss when they are really busy. I think the only things that could be better about this place are the parking situation* (valet fills up fast and the closest backup option is the Safeway parking lot across the intersection) and the bathroom situation (the restrooms are on the "family" side of the restaurant, opposite from the bar so it's a long walk). But we consider this our go-to Sunday bar and have also come for dinner and trivia during the week.
*If you live close, there is plenty of beach cruiser parking.Comment from Mandi N. of Arcadia Tavern 11/15/2011
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Review from Kelly B.
8/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
I can't wait for fall evenings in football season where I can hop on my bike, scoot on over to Arcadia Tavern, order a big ass beer and watch the Vikes. Well ok, there is no such thing as a "fall evening" in Arizona cuz it's still in the 90s, my bike is broken and I'm not super crazy about the Vikings, but I will have a beer! This is the kind of place I could actually spend a couple of hours in to watch an exciting game over a few beers with my peeps. Super cool atmosphere. On the bar side.
On the other side...I can see how some people might be bothered by rambunctious children and pre-adolescents. Follow these simple directions: enter and turn right.
The food is decent. I had the "Roasted Veggie" Salad - there wasn't much that felt "roasted veggie" or fresh about it, but at least it's a lighter option for the meatless crowd. The jalapeno/cilantro hummus was excellent. The plain hummus was, well, plain. The pretzels tasted a little stadium-ish but the beer is a good solution for that. The waitstaff and bartenders are stellar. This will definitely be chalked up to "cool neighborhood joint" in a list-to-be. -
Review from Awesome O.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 7/6/2011 2 Check-ins Here
So this update is long overdue, since I've been here several more times in the last year and half since my initial review. I dropped my rating for a couple reasons.
Two things people rave about are the goblets and the food. Well the goblets are only good ice cold and it really sucks when you're served a beer in one that is room temp and then you see someone else getting one immediately after you, in an ice cold one. Is it because they're a regular and know the bartender by name and know their life story? I'm not sure. But wouldn't an icy goblet served to a non-regular be a good way to entice them to become a regular?
As for the food, it is pretty good for the most part. Above average for bar food. But I expect that here because it is more than just a bar. Families come here for dinner, which is why there's a separate dining room. The edamame is delicious. Sliders are good. Pizza is just average, but the thing that really threw me off were the chicken tenders. They had to have been the worst I've ever had. It wasn't even real chicken. It was merely pressed meat. You can get better ones at a fast food place.
However, I love that they have Abita Turbo Dog, among other beers. And that it's a place to cheer for the New Orleans Saints. Now if they had a good cup of seafood gumbo..........1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/2/2009
This review is only an initial impression sorta review since we did not eat anything here. Having… Read more »
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Review from Andrew V.
Fullerton, CA
9/22/2011 4 Check-ins Here
This is a great place in the heart of a residential community, which makes it a convenient and enjoyable dining choice if you live in the area. The prices are reasonable and the food is always great.
Personally, I come here for their happy hours (which end at 7) to watch sporting events at the bar. The bar area is a bit narrow in the summers when the drop down walls are down but a bit more spacious in the cooler months when the patio is not separated from the bar. The happy hour menu is very affordable and has several options for both food and beverages. The bartenders and servers are very personable and knowledgable. The service is always top notch.
The only downside is that the parking lot is tiny and I almost always have to walk from Alberstons across the street. However, they do provide valet service. In sum, if your in the area you cant go wrong with trying this place out. -
Review from Luke A.
Phoenix, AZ
2/3/2012
This is a great place to watch a game, there's tons of flat screen TVs and the burgers are great. Plenty of beer on tap and the staff really takes care of you. I'm definitely going to keep coming back here, I've never had a bad experience nor have my friends.
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Review from Arana W.
Phoenix, AZ
12/2/2011
I was just going through my reviews, and was shocked that Arcadia Tavern wasn't done long ago!
I am a fan of the New Orleans Saints. There is, as far as I know, ONE organized Saints group in the Phoenix area. And they watch at Arcadia Tavern. While I had been in with friends several times before knowing this, I'm a regular during football season now, and have been for quite some time.
The management is fantastic. Truly customer satisfaction driven. They have gone above and beyond on several occasions for the viewing group as a whole, and for me personally.
The service is hit and miss. I know we can be a large and unruly group sometimes - but many of the servers are clearly new and not fully trained on how to best deal with us. Some servers (Erica, I'm talking to you!) are incredible - and should give seminars on how to get it done well and with a smile!
The place itself is comfortable and well appointed, and I am impressed with how they have really incorporated locals and the area into the feel and theme.
The menu is solid. Plenty of choices no matter what your dietary restrictions, hunger level or mood. And it's all well executed. Great specials - and easy to feel welcome.
Their slogan is "All good in the hood" - and Arcadia - you are "What's good in the hood!" -
Review from Sarah H.
Updated - 6/8/2011
5 stars for the best nachos on this planet.
The red pepper queso sauce on them, magical.
Love that the chicken on the nachos is shaved thinly.... so perfectly compliment the chips.
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9/27/2010
I've been dreaming of their nachos for two days now.
TWO WHOLE DAYS.
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Review from Brittany B.
Phoenix, AZ
4/3/2011
Was this place a Chuck E Cheese before? I tested Arcadia Tavern out for a mid-week happy hour and it was wall to wall kids. Little kids. This is not what I am looking for when I roll to a bar at the end of the day to booze-kill my horrible work week. It's clearly their aim, however, as every table contained at least two kids and they have wiis and toys set up in a back area of the restaurant for them. Legos and blocks flying all over the place.
They serve the draught beer in these absurdly oversized heavy margarita glasses. I had to hold my glass with both hands just like the toddlers all around me. I ordered chicken strips which I am positive came frozen from Costco. A friend ordered the bruschetta board, the presentation of which was pretty awful but clearly a blatant rip on Postino. I tried their salami and pesto (sounds familiar) and the mascarpone and prosciutto, neither was very impressive. The server was forgetful and rather dotty, doing things like taking two out of three drink orders and suddenly walking away.
I couldn't get out of there fast enough. -
Review from Ryan K.
El Paso, TX
12/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great for Saints and LSU games.
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Review from Luis L.
Scottsdale, AZ
8/30/2011
Moved to the area recently as was looking for a local spot to frequent with tvs, drink specials and good food. I had driven by this place a few times and popped in one day. I ordered the hangover burger topped with a runny fried egg. Hit the spot! They also serve 18oz drafts $4 ($3.50 during HH). Can't beat that. And their food specials during HH are well discounted compared to their regular menu. The staff is fun and friendly. A place where you can get to know your bartender(s).
There is a seated section on the other side of the restaurant w/ booths and tvs along the walls. I've actually never sat down on that side and it can get full during big games. My only caveat is it just seems that many families come there to eat. More than few young children can be found roaming around. Maybe its just me but in the Northeast, you wouldn't find kids in a sports bar. Hence the 4 stars..I just stick to the bar and patio side.
All in all not a bad place to grab a bottomless beer and a burger during HH at good prices.
Bonus: They're a Red Sox bar! -
Review from Minny R.
Arvada, CO
7/30/2011
A good place to meet with a bunch of friends.
Plenty of TV's for watching sports.
The food is decent enough. -
Review from Karri G.
Scottsdale, AZ
2/7/2011
Yes, the Staff is amazing: very conscientious, very friendly, and the General Manager, Tracy, stopped several times to chat with us. The tots are AMAZING, but when I complained to Tracy that they must have been cooked in the same oil as the fish, he did not hesitate one second to offer us a second dish of sweet potato tots, on the house!
I was there with a friend for lunch, and the place was hopping with a good crowd. It is a tavern like atmosphere but brighter, cleaner, and more welcoming! -
Review from Bridget H.
Glendale, AZ
12/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Arcadia tavern is just ok. The food is decent. I had a tridip. It was great. Drink selection was also decent. The big problem I had was the seating. They seated us in the back near the childrens play area. Not so desirable. I felt like I had to be careful of everything I was saying. I don't understand why so many places need to be valet, and this place is no different. I'm sure I'll go back, but I'm not running out the door.
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Review from mark g.
Mesa, AZ
11/16/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Just arrived nice place not overly friendly server in the bar this wendsday more concerned with texting , next up food ????? I ordered the burger 2 paddies with a couple slices of cheese and the sweet potato tots the food was 4 stars the server 1 star ...you know what if your crabby go home
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Review from Sheri F.
Phoenix, AZ
8/14/2011
We are regulars here, mostly due to the kid-friendly nature of this place and yet a decent experience for adults. I've had the spaghetti, and its just ok. The prime rib dip is yummy, the pizza is disappointing, but you can never go wrong with the custom order chicken sandwiches. Perfect!
wine selection is good. Kids choices are excellent and the free kid ice cream is a big plus. The feel in this place is clean, and comfortable and not too stuffy. Loud happy, yet not obnoxious.
Parking sucks, but just valet for a couple bucks tip.
great tvs and access from anywhere and a nice play area for older kids.
