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Sandbar Mexican Grill
Categories: Nightlife Dance Clubs Restaurants Mexican Dance Clubs, Mexican [Edit]
9868 W Northern AvePeoria, AZ 85345
(623) 877-6444
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch, Dinner
- Music:
- DJ, Music Videos
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Wed, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Ages Allowed:
- All Ages
- Ambience:
- Trendy, Casual, Intimate
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
39 reviews for Sandbar Mexican Grill
Review Highlights
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"There's even great live music during Friday happy hour." In 3 reviews -
"The Veggie Tacos were phenomenal." In 8 reviews -
"During the day is when this place really shines." In 4 reviews
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39 reviews in English
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Review from JEANNE C.
Peoria, AZ
4/2/2012
I don't like big crowds, so I go to this place off hours for the food. I have been there three times, and had take out once. I enjoyed the food and never had any problems with the service. Love their nachos and fish tacos. I see lots of younger reviewers liking the crowds, music, and happy hour fun, but the food is good too! Of course, the service is going to be slower when the place is jammed. We attempted to go on a Friday and it was too crowded, so chose another restaurant. But, we still will go when we don't see the crowds, for their good food.
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Review from Beth S.
1/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
My friends and I stopped by here one Friday before heading to a movie. Unfortunately it was the same night as the UFC fight and they almost didn't let us in until we promised them that we weren't staying for the fight and we'd be outta there before our "reserved" table was needed by the person who reserved it.
The service was nice but slow which is funny because they were adamant about the fact that we needed to be out of there before 7. The drinks were weak which was disappointing. The nachos were delicious though and the dinner selection was pretty good although it's obvious that the main stay of this place is the bar. Overall, it wasn't too bad and we'll probably go back another day when there's not a fight. :) -
Review from Brian H.
Sun City, AZ
5/17/2012
We passed by the Sandbar & it looked cool & fun so we decided to stop by for dinner with our family. The previous reviews are right, it's more of a bar than a restaurant. It has a great beach bar atmosphere. It would be a cool place to hang out with friends if you are just going there to have fun & snack a little but if you are going for dinner I will advise you that it is more than just 1 $ in rating. My daughter wanted to get just a taco & it was going to be around $10! I usually get mini chimis from other restaurants so I thought I would try theirs. The mini chimis I get at other places come with 8 mini chimis & a side of jalopeno cream cheese. There was only 4 mini chimis on the plate & the jalopeno cream cheese was inside the chimis & no side. They tasted ok but but we were very dissapointed & won't go back.
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Review from Brian F.
Surprise, AZ
5/6/2012
I have been coming here every Friday to happy hour and listen to the live band. They always have the tables outside reserved and the place is empty??? WTF? Went there for Cinco de Mayo and paid $5 for cover, went to the outside tables, which were empty and reserved for 2 hours later and we could not sit there? Pissed me off and left and got our money back. Not going back again. What a joke...
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Review from deadpan n zany d.
Phoenix, AZ
7/11/2011
I've been going to Sandbar for just a little over a year now and I really like the place. Inside they have a small dance floor that getsta poppin' around 11pm. Sandbar has themes every once in a while and that's kind of fun. Live music and lots of outside space. Just remember to ditch the high heels if you plan on spending any time outside; it's all sand. They have some cabana's you can reserve outside too. It will fit around 5 people comfortably, although we have had around 10 in them. Service from the waitress is good most of the time too. If you get there before the kitchen closes, they have some pretty decent food.
The people that show up at Sandbar are so different, you could not say this is a specific type of person bar. Young, middle aged, older...hip hop, country, urban...a little of everyone is there and makes for a great crowd. This is a pretty casual atmosphere, jeans and a cute top for the ladies and jeans and a nice tee for the men. -
Review from Judy F.
12/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Was here for drinks on a Saturday night. They had a live band. OMG, it is was loud and they were so not GOOD. No wonder why people were sitting outside of the bar in the cold and without bartender service. After our first and last drinks, we went home.
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Review from Taric W.
Phoenix, AZ
3/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
Sand between my toes...tents with TVs...I don't care if it's by heavy traffic near the 101, this place knows how to deliver in the atmosphere department.
At night, Sandbar is a dance club. Not my type of scene, but despite the narrow space, this place gets packed. Yes, there will be some cute airheads. Pop your collar and walk right in!
During the day is when this place really shines. The $2 beers from 3-7 every day, along with the $5 appetizers is just great. Between slamming some Dos Equis, my friends and I enjoyed some miniature chimis and some tasty calamari. Their appetizers come out so fast, I almost had to question if they were made in advance. They were far too hot for that!
There are some entrees on the menu, but I'm sure they're on part with Chili's or a similar restaurant chain. Nothing about the food is fancy, but it won't be gross, either. This is as close to the beach as you're gonna get in this Phoenix.Listed in: Day Drinking
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Review from Robert L.
3/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Next stop! The SandBar "cervezas buey!"
Dance club at night, relax during the day time. Its Bi-polar goodness!
Rolled with my friends and the 'tenders were professional and according to my one of my friend were all "7up's." As long as they can make my drink strong and quick its "Sigur Ros phenomenal."
4friends, 4 partons, and 4 hours later the dance floor was too small for us! Minus the midlife crisis'ers it was worth the drive.
Great place to visit when in Phoenix.
Hint: its ok to bring sandals, you may want to feel the sand between your toes, good touch Sandbar.
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the Scottsdale SandBar brings a larger crowd
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Review from Crystal D.
Mesa, AZ
1/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Not so great service. RESEATED twice without consideration to inconvenience. Moved out into the cold like cattle with drunks breaking glasses and throwing chicken wings. Highly doubt there will be a second visit.
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Review from Daren C.
10/23/2010
Friday night, meting a several friends for a drink. They had a live bad and the weather was great.
That was the good of it.
The server, while nice, was slooow and the drinks were weeeeak. The prices are average, which makes a bad combo.
Once the band stopped and the house music started it pretty much killed the fun.
Was not a fan of the food last time but neglected to eat this time. -
Review from Stacey A.
9/15/2011
This place is okay to have a drink and do a little bit of dancing. The service can be slow sometimes and the food is okay. Overall, it's not a bad place to go to just hang out and be mellow on a Friday or Saturday night.
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Review from Clarice W.
Phoenix, AZ
10/31/2010
This place was absolutely rocking last night! My group and I dressed up to attend the Zombie Carnival and enter the costume contest. We played Sandbar Jenga that was made for GIANTS out of sliced 2x4's, popped some balloons on the dart board to win prizes and received all of our first drinks on the house! This is my 5th time coming here for the night life and I love how this place is totally relaxed and spacious. In that sense I mean, there are always plenty of people to keep a great vibe going all night long, but I don't bump into them every 5 seconds or get drinks spilled on me.
It's a win-win!
I agree the dance floor is super small, but why do you need that? You can dance anywhere!
They always have cheap drink specials $2, $3 and $5 and offer penny drinks between certain times. It's been a while since I tried the food here, but I remember it being good.
I love that the outside is part of the inside... or inside part of the outside and they have an all night taco stand.
Oh and I dropped something on the dark floor, Kelli, one of the managers brought me a flashlight right away. I must say she was wonderful and is quite good looking! -
Review from Brooks S.
Phoenix, AZ
6/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
i loved the decor of the place, it's laid out well.
I enjoyed the hefty serving of guac but the salsa needs some serious work. Tasted like tomatoes and vinegar, bleh! Happy hour prices are pretty reasonable for the area. Ladies night is nice but kind of a slow/boring night.
Word to the wise!!! DO NOT PARK DOWN WIND OF THE MISTING SYSTEM!!! My car was coated with junk. Made driving in our bright AZ sun kind of scary!!
I had to take it to be professionally cleaned to get the film off my car. Major buzz kill -
Review from Maribeth E.
Phoenix, AZ
7/12/2011
One of the few places I will go on the west side and, of course, I'm about to tell you why.
First off, it's not at Westgate. People have been shot and kill partying at Westgate. Who wants to go there? Not me. I love my life!!
If you're headed to a Cardinals game and don't want to pay a ridiculous amount of money for a parking pass nor tailgate at Westgate where people die, you should go to the Sandbar. There's free parking at the fancy Park West shopping center AAAAAAAND the fine folks at Sandbar will escort you in their bus over to stadium when you've had your fill of build your own bloody Marys and tacos. Don't worry, they'll pick you up from the game and bring you safely back to your car.
Speaking of the bus, if you live nearby, you can call and have them pick you up and take you home. Now that's a classy bar. They're concerned about your good time and safety.
Depending on the night, or day, you go, you can totally get a different vibe. Up for a crazy night of dancing? Go on a Friday or Saturday night. Feel like chillaxing on a patio? Go during happy hour. Feel like some karaoke? There's a night for that too. There's even great live music during Friday happy hour.
It's safe, friendly, the margaritas are strong, the vodka is well priced, the tacos are yummy... It's a good thing I don't live closer or else I'd probably never leave. -
Review from 'Tj M.
Youngtown, AZ
4/27/2011
I totally dig the outdoor bar, sand, puddle and the crew.
Happy hour, misting spray, and mini chimi's too, YUMMY!
The manager can be a tool at times but overall this place is a cool hang. If your over 35, you may want to stay away from Friday nights. However, the special events, UFC, Cinco De Mayo, Etc, are awesome. -
Review from Kristi S.
Surprise, AZ
11/30/2010
I'm giving this place a solid 3 stars simply because its all over the place and I can't choose between love it and hate it.
Been here as a club- mostly love. Fun, very relaxed, good times.
As a restaurant- oh boy. Used to come for $1 tacos on sundays to watch football, had a blast! Knew a particular server so service was attentive. Then I went one day.. food tasted different. Went again- food not so good and higher prices? Not a good sign. Went last night to sit and watch the Cards get their ass beat (I'm a fan, but cmon.. this year its been handed to us)
Ok- hot bartender. Stiff drink. Fries. Lots and lots of screens to watch us lose on. These were the positives.
Druunnnkk guy hitting on me @ 7 and us losing the game (not Sandbars fault). A new sandwich that had: terrible bread falling apart, beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, pineapple, avocado, queso fresca, chicken, ham, and some sauce. Wow. Dear God, refine this sandwich before it makes its way onto the menu. Way too much going on. These were the negatives.
The couple ever so quietly getting it on in the bathroom so it actually took me a few moments to realize what was happening? Undecided. Not gonna lie, it kept a smile on my face for awhile.
Ill be back, I like the atmosphere. Ill just try not to be hungry -
Review from Laura R.
6/5/2008
Oh Sandbar I am sooooo confused. Do people come here to eat, drink, or dance?!?!?! It was Saturday night, the line was wrapped around the building which is a joke because you do not want to WAIT to be in this place!!! Security everywhere and cops in the parking lot just waiting for someone to get rowdy. Very welcoming as if the President were here with the Secret Service!?!? I did not want to wait!! Where theres a will, theres a way!! We walked up to the VIP line (Yes theres a VIP line at a "Mexican Grill") they let our group right in it helps if your group is no males and cute girls of course ;) No cover for ladies thank god I'd never pay to come here!!
So we get in and head for the bar theres a wait of course!! We get our first round and look for a place to get comfy for the night. We got lucky and found a large dirty table in the corner where we could watch everyone from afar. We also got the cute waitress that didnt know how to clean tables go figure.
Do not try to get on the dance floor here it is the dumbest thing you can do unless you want to feel like a sardine in a can, then by all means dont let me stop you!! The music I must say is ghetto fabulous with all the rap and I can not count how many times I saw the Pussycat Dolls on the screen. Great dancing music if say this were in fact a dance club!?!?
The grill smell I had to endure all night and bring home with me on my clothes does have me curious about the food here so I will return but only during the day when this place is not cluttered with security and is somewhat less amusing to my senses.Listed in: "We be clubbin."
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Review from Ameerah A.
Glendale, AZ
7/4/2009 1 Check-in Here
I'm so inebriated, just so you know...
Like this place, ok music, and crazy but not like packed or bad crowd crazy just crazy...Like there is sand, all on the patio, and this tiny ass pool...oh they like water down the drinks so before you go, get tossed because you'll spend a fortune trying to get drunk here,, i was fortunate enough to run into guys to pay for my shots of Patron...and yea...oh crap, I need to lay down, I just know, I'm good now, it took awhile but, this place is alright, nice crowd no drama, ok music and just good times all around, you cant be mad at that, right?!! I smelled tacos, too bad I was too drunk to be hungry, otherwise I would have tried them out... -
Review from Michelle O.
Honolulu, HI
10/10/2008
This place has a ton of flat screens around the bar and throughout the restaurant, with a huge projection screen in another raised enclave. There is an outdoor bar with surrounding tables but I didn't notice any tv screens outside. The seats @ the indoor bar suck, so I lobbied for a booth. (The bar seats were like retro, high chairs that lacked a back you could lean into a lil too high, even for my legs).
Happy hour included a few 1/2 priced appetizers that the waitress highlighted. She also provided a thorough explanation of speechless communication that would ensure our miller lites continued. If you face the empty bottle @ the end of the table with the label facing outward, she'd pick up the empties for replacement. I only forgot about this rule once & received a fresh bottle while I still had a 1/4 bottle left.
No clue how much the beers were but the deal seemed pretty good, since we had @ least 10 beers & an appetizer for $30. The folks there seemed to run a tidy & expedient little operation and overall my experience was a'ight. -
Review from Christine A.
Sacramento, CA
7/4/2009
Okay, so I know this is a restaurant that has dancing at night, but damn, I had fun.
I liked the environment, it's HUGE inside and there's actual sand outside. Call me naive but I didn't think it would be a literal sand bar, but it was. There was also a little pool that no one went in, as usual, until the MC called people out for a competition.
Our cocktail waitress was hella cool; so nice and even gave me a free drink. Granted the free drink was a Jameson and Coke, but hey, who refuses free booze? Not me.
I really wanted to go into the pool but I thought about Faces in Sacramento and no one goes in that pool. Then again, Faces is a gay bar and Sandbar is not. I should have gone into the pool.
There was thunderstorms and I had a beautiful view of all the lightening strikes. It even rained and it felt SOOOO good.
The only thing I didn't like was that I had to wait very long for a drink. Other than that everyone there was super nice, I loved the outside area, and I got a glowstick.
I know, I know, I'm a nerd, but I like what I like and I loved Sandbar. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in town. -
Review from Scott D.
Glendale, AZ
3/19/2011
Actually, not bad. Unlike MacFadden's (the other dance spot) this place has a disignated dance floor, so you're not fighting your way through drunk people flailing their arms to get to the bar. Drink prices are better than Westgates, Carne Asada tacos for drunk munchies, and a beach-like environment... Good music too.
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Review from H G.
Mesa, AZ
5/3/2010
My teenage son and I met my mom there for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. We sat at the bar outside and enjoyed the very casual, laid back sandbar area. We ordered the Carne Asada tacos, the Veggie tacos and the Mexican Cob Salad.
The great:
The Veggie Tacos were phenomenal!! I'm not even a huge veggie taco fan but they were crazy good. Perfectly grilled and seasoned portobello shrooms, grilled peppers and onions, fresh guac and some sprouts on top - but the kicker was the "tortilla". At first we thought it was a rice paper tortilla but then figured it out that it was simply an ultra thin slice of jicama! How freakin' cool is that??
The salsa! It was the best.... after our own homemade salsa. Tasted fresh, had a smooth kick at the end with a great roasted flavor to it. and the chips that came with it were crisp and thick.
The good:
My salad! Yummy mixed greens (real lettuce, not romaine or iceburg), roasted corn, jicama, tomatoes, paper thin shredded carrots, black beans....i had them hold the bacon. But it was a great combo, good size and filling.
The OK: The carne asado tacos were ok. Nothing special. There were 3 small flour tortillas with ok seasoned, ok cuts of steak. If you wanted rice & beans it was an extra $3. meh.
Overall - I would come back. The food was an the upside of good and the ambiance is pretty cool. -
Review from Aimee H.
7/14/2010
I don't get to make it over to this side of town very often, but when I do I always try to stop in to the Sandbar.
All Sandbar's are set up the same inside and out, mini pool by the from entrance, sand around the bar outside, private cabanas, and dance floor inside. The dance floor at this one is a bit bigger than the one in Scottsdale I think which is nice.
They have tons of specials all the time, great DJ, and usually get the UFC and Boxing fights on pay-per-view. The staff is awesome and always takes care of everyone. They also through a pretty awesome party for Cinco De Mayo, with live bands and contests.
If you are over their you should defiantly stop in, have some fish taco's and a corona and tell Kelly that Aimee H. sent you! :-)Listed in: Double Takes
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Review from Diane R.
Avondale, AZ
5/2/2011
Food was good. Service very slow, even on slow monday afternoon! Had 4 Cabo Wabo Margaritas & not pleased w the fact that i dont even have a buzz. $80 bill & no buzz=2 stars. I mean u shld really kno how to make a descent margarita for a "sandbar.". Ambiance was ok. Expected more sand.... & shade.
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Review from Roger P.
Goodyear, AZ
5/24/2011
We heard this was a happening place so we had to try it. We tried lunch so there wasn't much going on. The food and service were just average.
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Review from Brian L.
1/20/2010
The place was pretty large, meaning that there was plenty of elbow room. There's sand on the floor for the outside and a wading pool for the hot days. There are many private areas in this bar, so if you wanted a private party (sort of), it'd be a good place. A wide range of music is played here, with music videos played for the songs.
Kind of cool, there are seats at the bar, stools with tables for high seating, couches, restaurant style seating, it's a place for everyone. I wish I got on the dance floor, but I was talking to my friend I haven't seen in years! -
Review from Pk G.
Goodyear, AZ
3/3/2010
I took the wife and kids here for happy hour/dinner. We experienced friendly, great service. They brought us a huge bucket of chips that I couldn't even finish. The rest of the food was tasty and portions were large.
Not a bad place to stop for a snack and a beer. -
Review from Kanisha S.
Phoenix, AZ
6/20/2011
Great happy hour place for fun and relaxation for co-workers . It is pricey if you go before happy hour starts. They occasionally have live music too if that is your bag (not mine). But not bad for being located in the middle of nowhere.
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Review from Jim H.
11/17/2010
I'm not sure where these other reviewer's are going... maybe the Sandbar in Scottsdale? This particular one is badly run. We've tried twice... the drinks are weak, prices average, lousy food and mediocre teeny-bopper servers that wouldn't know a screwdriver from... well... a screwdriver. I HEAR the one in Scottsdale is decent... but stay far away from the one in Peoria.
Listed in: Cigar Patios in the Valley
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Review from John C.
Surprise, AZ
3/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Always good food, the waitress did tell us that because they've gone "corporate" they had to change their salsa. That was disappointing because I really liked their old style better. Drinks are very well poured and atmosphere is always a blast.
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Review from Tim C.
Litchfield Park, AZ
12/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great tea and chicken chimi, unfortunately it stopped there.
First of all the seats are horrible and pitch you forward causing you to have to put your feet up on the table rail to push yourself back onto the seat. We got our drinks, ice tea for both of us, very fresh brewed tea. As a matter of fact, some of the best ever. Then the guacamole came out...not bad but nothing great, wouldn't get it again. Next came the entrees. Chicken chimichanga, Spanish rice, guacamole, black beans and lettuce & tomatoes. Let's go down the list. Chicken chimi: excellent. Spanish rice: inedible. Guacamole: had gone bad, why on the same order one is good and one is bad is beyond me. Black beans: under seasoned, didn't eat 'em. Lettuce & tomatoes: didn't even try it, got one piece of lettuce with a bite of chimi and it was sour.
Now on to the staff. Our waitress was adequate but the wait staff and bar staff on a whole stood around and talked way too much to each other. One of the cooks did little more than talk on his cell phone while waiting on orders. The girl working with him had to literally yell at him in order to get his attention so that he would work.
I won't be going back. If it weren't for the chimi I would have given 1 star.
Update: The assistant manager contacted me and offered coupons to come back or refund my money. I couldn't bring myself to get the coupons to go back nor could I justify getting my money back because then I would feel obligated to go back. No change to my rating, I just thought it fair to let others know that they do seem to care that they get bad feedback. -
Review from laura b.
Glendale, AZ
9/2/2010
LOVE this bar/restaurant. first, it's extrememly cool with an indoor and outdoor venues. they open a large glass wall so you feel like you are part of the outside. the inside is full of beautiful large tvs from every angle for every sports lover. it's done in a tropical them. the outside has a large bar with seating on all four sides of the bar. there's numerous tables outside, private cabanas, misters, dirt all over the floor, and a grill where they cook up chicken and carne asada tacos. it resembles an indoor / outdoor restuarant/bar that you would exprience in the tropics. they have happy hour every single day til 7pm. they have reduced priced appetizers for $5 each including my favorite calamari. if you like your wings hot, and i mean hot, this is the place for you. the wings are much larger then most places. they have a full menu ranging from mexican food, american food, and seafood. their drinks are cheap. bottles on happy hour are $2.00. mixed drinks are also reduced. all of the food i've gotten here is good. the appetizers are awesome and i generally go for the reduced priced appetizers. so, it;s a very cool place. tropically themed. you can sit outside in the misters and feel like you're on a beech. they have different specials every day including $1.50 tacos, $5 angus burgers & fries, and others. Go here for the good cheap food, cheap beers $2.00 and catch a game on one of their many large tvs. this is my favorite spot and i'm never disappointed. you also don't need to reserve a private cabana. there are comfortable couches and chairs in the cabanas with private tvs. the outside is very cool. you really do think you're in the tropics somewhere.
ok, new update as of today, sept 15, still love this bar/restaurant, however, they stopped having their reduced priced appetizers on saturdays and sundays. this is one major reason i love this place since alot of bars/restaurants don't do 1/2 off or reduced appetizers on weekends. they stopped because of football. still have their specials during the week. so, during a sunday game, i'd go to rt osullivans, 35cent wings, cheap drinks, giant tvs, another 5 star place. -
Review from Lindsay D.
Waddell, AZ
7/2/2011
Poor service at front! Went in for dinner at 6 and was told by hostess that there's no availability because of reservations for fight at 730! No other options given ...would rather turn away customers that would most likely be done with dinner by 730!
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Review from Dustin C.
El Mirage, AZ
5/6/2009
This place is always a good time. You can expect a good crowed and fairly inexpensive drinks. The staff is good at being quick with your orders. Once you get a little liquid courage in you they also have a decent dance floor. When the night winds down they have a kitchen with a decent menu to take care of those cravings. If your on the westside be sure to check this place out.
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Review from John S.
Peoria, AZ
11/3/2010
This place is amazing! I have so much fun every time I go to The Sandbar. They have some of the best events held here. This Halloween they had a costume contest and games where you can win prizes, and they even had turkey bowling around Thanksgiving last year. Also during the holidays they make some of the best drinks that go with that specific holiday theme, they are so delicious! The food here is also very good, I really enjoy getting their tacos here, they taste absolutely fantastic! The service is really great, everyone seems really friendly and very quick to serve. Kelli, one of the managers that work there is super cool. She is so friendly and helpful, and is a mega hottie! If you are looking for a place with a fun atmosphere, and to get awesome drinks and food, The Sandbar is the place to be! Also they even have a short bus that takes people to and from Cardinal games! How awesome is that!
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Review from Kelly A.
Glendale, AZ
10/17/2010
Went to see a movie with the hubby today and decided to stop and get some lunch before,we had a choice between the sandbar and blu burger, I made the wrong choice! Dont get me wrong ive been to the sandbar at night on the weekend and I loved it but I didnt eat anything those times and frankly I didnt even know they served food during the day.Anyways so we show up and its kind of weird looking around this place while its light outside! But we are seated at a booth by the kitchen.....I hate sitting by the kitchen! not because I think im better than anyone else but because I dont like people looking at me when I eat, I usually have food falling out of my mouth or something when the servers look at me lol.I ordered the chicken chimi and the hubby ordered a steak burrito, they both came with rice and beans, I thought we would get some chips and salsa to munch on but that didnt happen,the drink glasses are big so you dont have to get a million refills.when our food arrived I looked at it and knew it was going to be horrible.the chimi had no sauce on it and just a little bit of melted mozzarella cheese on top....mozzarella on mexican food? then I looked at the rice and laughed,the rice they use is like the lipton mexican rice you get in the grocery store,I actually think thats what they use! the beans were flavorless and had more mozzarella cheese on them, come on people! the chimi was ok,not very much flavor and not very good.Now there are mexicans cooking this food I wonder what they think about this.the hubby liked his burrito though......not much coming from him though because he liked the rice! my hubby is a total white boy and im guessing thats why he liked it! Now im white also but I lived with a mexican family for 6 years so I know what REAL mexican food is and that is what I expect when I go to a mexican restaurant,That didnt happen here and I will never go back here.....to eat that is! so if you like totally Americanized mexican restaurants you may like the sandbar but if you actually know what real mexican food looks and tastes like your going to be very very disappointed with this place!
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Review from Toby W.
Phoenix, AZ
10/22/2010 1 Check-in Here
Kelley is Awesome. I gave her a text as we rolled up, we were met at the door, and cruised in with no cover. This place was popping! Not really my thing anymore...too young, and too much volume (not the music, just the flow of drinks and people). We went to the bar and right as we were ready to order, a young woman asked me what my name was, I said Toby, and she replied to her friend to her left...It is him! Crazy I knew her friend from 10 years earlier. She goes remember me, I said yes, married to Andre, 2 kids, and nice to see you again. She replied, Divorced, Andre is an asshole, and great to see you again. We met up with Kelley again in the sand, by the water, to hook her up with a shot for being so cordial. Like I sais...not my scene any longer. My buddies had some good drinks, we left one there, and we moved on. Overall it was good. We had a few tacos from the taco dude, they were very taste at 12am.
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Review from Katie S.
Phoenix, AZ
1/21/2009
So I've been to Sandbar like a million times in Scottsdale but I have never been to the one in Peoria, AZ. I have 1 friend who is always bugging me to go to "her side of town." I decided to venture out there the other night and it was totally worth it! Every night of the week has different drinks and dinner deals. We went on a Wednesday which was open mic night. It was so cool watching different bands and people singing their songs. After that they had their resident DJ (which they do several nights a week) and he was awesome. It was so fun to get out of the usual scene. There is always something new and exciting going on so I'll go back for sure!
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Review from Philip H.
Phoenix, AZ
4/30/2011
Pretty much just like Salty's but a little better, minus the sand volleyball. Half the it is outside, its got some sand and little toddler pool thingy. I think the cover was $6, mixed drinks $8, shots $5, beers $3. If you order tequila and they ask you what kind, don't say surprise me. Dude, gave me some nasty tequila idk what kind it was but I've never hated tequila before, and smelled funny too. One bartender girl (a blonde with short hair) was rude she kept making weird faces when I walked up, ordered, and when I was talking with my friend, like I was offending her with my prescience idk what her problem was (maybe she had tourettes ?). So my next drink I went all the way to the other side of the bar where all the crowds were to order. The dance floor is like a tiny pig pen thing that people cram themselves into, their all sweaty and bumping into each other, it sounds hot, but its quite funny to watch. If a waitress comes around offering shots for $3 bucks don't bother they are super weak, not even tasty either. I did see a couple cute girls tho. The outside area offers a good place to talk with friends.
