Artbar Bistro - Phoenix

My wife and I had a date night at the theater. Thankfully we arrived early enough to enjoy some delicious food at the Bistro. We both has alcoholic beverages. My bride enjoyed a margarita, and I had a Greenwood brewing purpose pilsner. It was a perfect match to the fish and chips I ordered. The meal was cooked perfectly. Our waiter was superb. Great place perfectly positioned to enjoy before taking in a theater production.

Fantastic service, good food, and a great place for a meal before an amazing show! Not a big key lime fan, but the key lime cheesecake is absolutely delicious!

Honestly, a fun, classy vibe. For most people, this is a place you would only come to before or after a show at the Phoenix Theatre. But if you lived in downtown Phoenix, it 's really a place I would consider coming to for a glass of wine or cocktail. On that note, the Phoenix Theatre offers a monthly package that costs $39 and includes unlimited performances, etc. You also get a 20 percent discount at ArtBar Bistro. Again, if you lived nearby, it is something to consider! I found the bartenders to be friendly and accessible. They were happy to give suggestions (hilarious when one recommend the brownie and another the Key lime cheesecake; go with the cheesecake! and worked fast. If you are coming for a performance and want to get a seat, I would recommend arriving at least 45 minutes early. It is a great place to people watch and can extend your evening out. Once the show is about 30 minutes away, the bar gets slammed and there will be a queue to order (no table service, counter service only . Pro tip: you can pre-order drinks for intermission which will save time. If you are coming for food, note that they shut down the kitchen about 45 minutes before the show (a bit odd I felt, but it is what it is . The most expensive food here is $13. The menu isn 't innovative but there should be something for everyone with offerings from mozzarella sticks to a grilled chicken BLT. I only ordered dessert and at $6, I didn 't feel ripped off. There is a concession in the main lobby that sells some small snacks and drinks but nothing substantial and no booze. I was expecting the prices to be outrageous but they were decent, if not outright fair. Cocktails were in the $10 range and I loved the creativity that was put into the menu. The Hadestown Press was a blend of pomegranate vodka, club soda, and Sprite which was refreshing. They also usually have a rotating cocktail that is related to the performance (am guessing Roxy 's Revolver emerged when Chicago was in town . Several types of wine are available both by glass and bottle as is prosecco. At $10-12 for a glass, it feels fair. You are able to take your drinks to the theatre.

Drinks and appetizer in a relaxing atmosphere pre-show. Excellent service.

I grabbed drinks at the art rooftop with a couple friends and had a great time. really nice view of the city, cool atmosphere, great food/drinks, and service. Our server Jayla took great care of us and made us feel really welcomed. The whole staff was great. Overall, great experience.Food: 5/5