It is really, really hard to top Erica O.'s spot-on review of D&E. A good friend dragged me here one night three years ago playin' it up over their cheap Red Stripes (her drink of choice) and well drinks (vodka being my drink of choice; though preferably not well). Anyway, I meet her and her BF at the time here at 9 on a Sat night. Man, was this place sort of depressing. Not much was going on, and lots of TVs were on everywhere displaying some white trash recreation (nascar? Ufc? Monster trucks? Who knows). She did have one thing right - it's cheap, and you get what you pay for. Typical bar food (cheese sticks, fries, wings, burgers) is sub-par - though we totally lucked out recently with a Rocky Point-style taco special that was actually really, really good. They should put THAT on the menu. The average patron appears to be of the fake ID variety to the pushing 35 variety. And invariably sporting a TAP OUT or Ed Hardy shirt. Despite the dilapidated decor, smelly bathrooms and cheap booze, I can't call this place a dive bar - it's just too big and has too many TVs to qualify. Speaking of the bathroom, I once overheard a conversation between two girls, one of which wanted to call some guy or another to "hang out" with after they left, the other of which was slurredly talking her out of it, at one point reminding her that the last time they hung out, he choked her. Awesome. But I keep coming back because I can ride my bike here (I just can't typically ride it home from here).

negative

I have found it quite hard to get good quality seafood here locally. I have to give this place 5 stars for great seafood in the desert, it actually tastes fresh! I recommend hitting this place up for their Happy Hour, and sit at the bar. They offer a great happy hour menu which includes appetizers, main entrees, and drinks. Most of this is Tappas style which is great, it gives you the opportunity to try different things and share amongst a group or even just two. Portions here are pretty generous. I highly recommend the Gulf Shrimp and the Sea Bass. As far as sides, the twice baked potato is awesome and it's a freakin beast too! Two of us couldn't even put a dent in it! The wedge salad is really good too, especially the bleu cheese dressing that it comes with. Atmosphere here is really great. Pretty lively minus all the bro jocks and douche bags that frequent Scottsdale. Service is great, and the bartenders are really cool especially when it's your first time there. They will go thru the menu and make recommendations and just really put the time in. Presentation is definitely not lacking at this place either. As for price, it isn't cheap. Each time we have been it has been right at about $100 for two, but that is including appetizers, entrees, and drinks. Worth it in my opinion.

positive

One star is too much for this lazy joint. Walked in at 11 am and they had on display 2 old Sicilian slices and garlic knots covered in plastic wrap that were definitely from the day before. Really...you can't make a fresh pie and throw those out? What other corners do they cut? Pizza was not good.

negative

Bummed . When I worked beside a jimmy johns I ordered at least 3x a week. I'm a fan of the turkey tom! When I moved to stonehaven I was siked there was a jimmy johns right up the road. I would prefer a sub to pizza or Chinese any day. Unfortunately, they won't deliver to me because I'm to far. I live 1.2 miles away!! They lost a lot of business by not delivering to Stonehaven.
negative