Wally’s‘ American Pub N Grill

Swung by on a Wednesday to take advantage of their solid happy hour specials. They have a great selection of $ 4 draft beers and $ 8 burgers (typically $ 11-​$ 12) which is a great value compared to all of the other places in this area. You don’t even have to look too hard to find Wally which is cool considering the LGO and Fox takeover that is going on in the area (yikes!).
Grassroots Kitchen is also pretty legit and I believe Wally’s son runs it. It’s near 20^th Street and Camelback and worth checking out as well.

Good food and great ambience. The food was great. Burgers, salads, and shrimp cocktail were great. My only complaint is that the service was a little slower than I would have liked at a time when it wasn’t very busy. Would definitely give it another try!

Review is for the Friday prime rib special which didn’t earn any awards for best in class IMHO however the meat quality was very good, served a perfect medium rare but lacked flavor, this is the third PR I’ve had this year at good restaurants that seemed to lack flavor so could be I’m used to the family recipe which might be overly seasoned. For $ 25 with salad and desert I would not hesitate to recommend this special; service was good for a bar /​restaurant settings and the blue cheese salad dressing was excellent. My friend devoured his steak so my less then 5 stars is a personal rating, my dining partner would likely disagree.

Cute pub and Atmosphere but slow service. My friends and I went in at lunchtime on a Saturday and it took about 30 minutes before our order for appitizers was taken and it took our entrees 20 minutes to come out after our order was placed placed. The restaurant was only a fourth of the way full so I’m not sure what was taking so long. I’ll have to give this place another try another day. Maybe today was just not a great day for them.

We finally made our way over here for dinner. We sat outside in their patio area which is cozy, and dog friendly! I had their French Dip and I must admit, it was the best I have ever had. The roll is so soft, and they serve it with a side of horseradish aioli. Yum! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their dinner. And the service is fabulous, everyone was so pleasant. Can’t wait to go back!

So we got seated and then got forgotten about. It took about 15 minutes before someone, the hostess as it turns out noticed and apologized profusely. We ordered the grilled artichoke appetizer and it was AH-​MAZING! When we received our appetizer and drinks and the gal told us the appetizer was on the house and again appologized for the delay in not getting to us sooner. I don’t have a problem with people making mistakes, we all do… what I care about as a customer is how you handle dealing with the mistske. The staff was EXEMPLARY, appologized appropriately, made no BS excuses, offered the free appetizer and extremely attentive service after that. I ordered the prime rib sandwhich and my wife ordered the fish & chips. Borh were very good! We were both delighted with the food and service. Pleasantly pleased!

I stopped in on a Saturday around noon. I was planning on getting just one beer. I had the Four Peaks Hop Leaf and it was really good. But wait, they had another. I tried the Four Peaks Kilt Lifter, and it was even better! The keg ran out, and I had a enjoyable front row seat as the staff had a little difficulty replacing the keg. Jokes were made. Maybe some feelings were hurt. Vindication was had shortly later.
I stayed for three beers, originally intending on staying for just one. I really enjoyed the staff (super attentive), the ambience, and the beers. I will definitely come back every chance I have.

Second visit was just as good as the first. Had the bangers and mashed this time. Great sausage and a large portion. Bring your appetite.

Always have great service at Wally’s and really enjoy the options they have on their menu. It is usually fairly busy but never had to wait long. They have daily specials and I have often seen the owner, Wally, hanging out too. It is a great local spot.

Went in early on a Wednesday night, took our 4 year old. I just didn’t feel like cooking, but I was not prepared for Wally’s. I had the Grueryre Mac n Cheese, my wife had the salmon special, and my son had the spaghetti and meatballs kids meal.
Everything we ordered was best of its class. The S’mac was heavenly, the salmon was a huge, moist, and expertly cooked. They also had an impressive drink and food menu. Plus it was laid back, and our server Shawn was top rate.
We’ll be back, I cannot believe there isn’t a line to get in.

Darn good! I got the bacon s’mac with gorgonzola and WOW. Be warned, its a big ol’ serving! This could easily be split between three people. The gorgonzola is so rich and the huge servings of bacon is just insane by any carnivores standards. Next time we visit Scottsdale we will be back!

Omg best freaking macaroni in my life please get the classic cheeseburger Smac!
This was my first time going here and it wasn’t even planned but I’m damn sure glad we went!
We were seated right away walking thru the dining area seeing the bar and sat outside,
Our waitress was cool she put her input on what she thought was good
Overall great experience i loveeeeed the food!!!

Just spent $ 25 for cold wings and two beers. If I wanted leftovers I would have stayed home for free!

We have driven past this place a million times and hadn’t thought to go in until one day we just took the plunge. Its in a great spot and they even have room for a cute little patio. Although I wanted to be bad and get every fried item on the menu, hubby and I opted for some yummy salads. I had the cobb and he had the asian salad. Both were fresh and delicious and we would get them again but next time I go, I want to try some of the other items. We saw food come out and it looked great! Its definitely a nice lunch spot and I am sure dinner is great too, but you can also see it being a great place to belly up and hang out.

We are out of towners and thanks to the Unilocal reviews, we decided to come here for lunch on a beautiful April afternoon. Our server was fast and friendly. Ordered the local red ale and it was cold and tasty. My hubs got the smacs with Gruyère and bacon. He devoured it! I got the grilled artichokes! Loved them! The blackened chicken and Brie sandwich with mixed fries. It was delicious and ample. Please try this restaurant and sit outside if it’s pretty! We had a memorable experience here.

Let me start out by saying this place is way out there, but for sure worth the drive!
Our server was Nico and he was super friendly, knowledgeable and one of the best servers we’ve had! I ordered the Mac n cheese with bacon and some funky (yet delicious) cheese. My mom got the prime rib dip, and my dad the cheeseburger. All SO good! I’m usually not one for prime rib unless it’s in a salad but this was good.
I didn’t drink, but my mom enjoyed a few (too many) cosmos. She said they were strong, but not rubbing alcohol strong. Prices were a little higher than most, but once you see how much food you get its not bad at all!
Definitely recommend and make sure you ask for Nico!

Great local pub with an extended selection of bar dishes! They have amazing mac n cheese with various types offered. The servers are attentive without being bothersome and also extremely knowledgable. I have dined here twice now and have had an enjoyable casual dining experience both times.
This is a great place in a wonderful neighborhood to kick back in a casual atmosphere for those days you don’t want to get all dolled up to go out for a nice meal :)

Cute, quaint little pub. There’s nothing like a good, stiff drink on a lazy Sunday afternoon!
I tried the calamari for an appetizer. It was served hot. Nothing unusual or different about it. Now the California Cobb salad; (yum) it was gigantic! …very hearty! Our waitress was on her second day on the job, but one could barely tell it. Well, outside of forgetting little things… like silverware, parts of the food order, and other small requests… She had a very friendly attitude and she knew the daily specials and MOST of the menu… very impressive for a second day.
Pet-​friendly, outdoor seating available.

While visiting Phoenix we happened upon this place and were pleasantly surprised at how good the burgers tasted!
It was a nice evening so we sat outside (coming from the snow we had this winter, sitting outside was something I didn’t think would ever happen again).
The menu was pretty extensive, I think anyone in your party should be able to find something to please them. Usually I would expect with such a large menu the food would be just okay. But not this place, at least not as far as the burgers.
I ordered the buttons and bleu burger and my boyfriend ordered bacon cheddar burger. We both ordered our burgers medium rare and they were cooked perfectly! There was a ton of mushrooms and bleu cheese on mine and lots of bacon and cheddar on his. So much so, that he was able to share some bacon with me.
The burgers came with a mixture of regular fries and sweet potato fries (my favorite). I loved the idea of mixing them so you don’t have to decide on one or the other.
Overall, the food was delicious, the prices were fair (especially for amount of food) and outside sitting was perfect! If ever in Phoenix again, I will definitely go back to this place.

Wow! My first trip to Wally’s … and I got to meet Wally! Neat-​O!
Not only is he the bees knees he was hands on. I was, quite frankly, surprised by that. But more on that in a minute!
To frame my experience, I popped in on a Tuesday night during the dinner rush. One of our friends had hopped on over ASAP to nab a table. (Apparently this place is hopping. She was spot on!)
It’s a really cute place that is friendly to all sorts of different folks.
If you want to watch the game? Sure! TV at the bar.
Feel like eating at the bar? Yep!
Casual dining? Absolutely.
Dinner date (where you want to impress)? YES.
I was (not on a date) but did see a number of couples engaged in serious conversation over wine. It’s not too loud of a place (at least on a Tuesday night) to foster intimate conversation.
For dinner I followed the menu’s guidance (and then asked Wally himself). Chicken Vesuvius is w-​o-​n-​d-​e-​r-​f-​u-​l! Chicken medallions, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, ‘cider’ smoked bacon (HOH MY) with plenty of herbs and spices. My meal was served with a hearty portion of salad and (HOH MY) horse radish mashed potatoes.
1) The chicken was cooked to perfection. Not a hint of dryness!
2) The chicken wasn’t bathed in oil. That sounds like a terrible way to describe it, but, I didn’t feel like I was tossing a gym session out the window.
That being said, note that portions are on the very [very] generous side. I took ²⁄₃^rd of it home.
Right. So about Wally, the impeccable service and a delightful experience… Let’s see… Our server described the specials with such delight that I only wished I was going off menu. But no! I wanted something «regular» on the menu. Wally was incredibly helpful in helping this first timer navigate the full menu. (Alas, the house was out of the nightly special of ribs.) Wally has a comedic sense of timing. Watch out!
Ok, so what’s the deal with Wally’s fantastic beard? Were you thinking Ernest Hemingway? Why yes! In fact, Wally and his son enter a contest every year for the best E. Hemingway beard in FL.
[Drum Roll] They are 2013 crowned winners!
This is a great spot if you’re popping in to AJ’s. Loved it!