Maybe I just went on a bad night but I was not that impressed. This place is basically a knock off of XS. Cons: - Outside area was closed. - Dance area has random boxes just sitting in the middle. WHY? - Older crowd (but maybe it was the night I went) - EXPENSIVE ASS DRINKS (I guess this is typical for Vegas) - table layout is just bad. The tables are in the walkways and it just makes it harder to walk around. Pros: - Dance area is pretty spacious - Bouncers are more friendly. My friend ended up getting kicked out, but the bouncer escorted us outside and even got us a cab. Overall, I'd probably go back on a better night but I'm still not impressed.

negative

Again, I really really wanted to like this place but I just can't. The restaurant is beautiful, no doubt but the food... Ugh. The last time I came here I ordered a burger which made me sick; this time I got the chicken bonfire. The chicken was nothing special, the red potatoes tasted bland, and the "crunchy slaw" was flat out gross. I can't give it zero stars but I guess one star for the waffle fries. That's the best thing they have to offer. Boo!

negative

My experience with Sierra Bonita Grill today has inspired me to sign up for a yelp account so I can forewarn others about planning a party at this establishment. I have been using Yelp for years but never felt motivated enough to actually get an account until today. About 1 1/2 weeks ago a friend and I were enjoying happy hour and I thought, hey they have a great patio I should do my going away happy hour here. I have lived in the Valley for 13 years and wanted a low key place in mid-town to see my friends one last time. I spoke with the hostess who said the manager would give me a call to finalize the details. A week and a helf went by... no call. After I had posted this location on facebook, and had 20 RSVPs, I called Sierra Bonita and spoke with a manager (who shall remain nameless but if I were the owner I would fire). This is when I was informed that in order to use the patio you need to spend $600. That's a lot of happy hour drinks! I said that I could not guarantee this. I asked if a group of people just came to happy hour with out a reservation, and we did not have the patio exclusively for us is that was ok. This is when I was told that I would still have to pay the $600 to use the patio. I was told, and I quote, "Well most people don't show up in a group that big and if they did we would not allow you to come in". WTF???? I then asked, "So you would rather have an empty patio on a Friday night, than have 20 people who would be buying food and drinks for 2 hours?" I was then told that if we showed up in a group that big with no reservation, we would be turned away!!! I then said kindly "Ok, thank you. I think I will choose another location for my party." I know there are lots of options in Phoenix for happy hour, and although Sierra Bonita does not want our patronage, any other location would be welcoming... In this economy I cannot believe that a small independently owned establishment would turn away a group of 20+.

negative

Great coffee and great place to hang out!
positive