The Reef
393 W Warner Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85225
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Address :
393 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ, 85225 - Phone (480) 963-5520
- Website https://www.thereefaz.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 12
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Good For Dancing : Yes
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Kathy N.
I walked through the door at The Reef last night and felt it instantly. You know what I mean. That thing that a lot of bars don't have. And it's all quite simple, my friends. The staff at The Reef LIKE their customers. Hell, they might even LOVE their customers. L & I met L's cuz at The Reef for a little poker fun and loved how we were made to feel part of the family. Free Texas Hold 'Em tournaments were taking place at most of the tables and yes, I said free. No cover charge, no minimum required purchase, just lots of fun. L was quickly welcomed in to the game while I played spectator/fan/cheering squad/student. Shot specials abound and the wings are killer. We tried the Hot and I believe the Spicy Ranch (dry rub?). After finishing off a dozen of the Hot L and I said to each other, "Great but could be hotter. Let's try Donkey Hot." Stupider words were never spoken! Actually, the Donkey Hot is really tasty but really hot. L only managed to get one down before breaking out in a sweat. Cuz had to beat that and eat two. Guess who smoked them both? That's right...this girl!! I ate six before calling it quits but only because I was full. Seriously. For reals. Um, actually going back to the stupider words were never spoken comment....be careful the next day because that donkey will kick you in the ass! As for the staff at The Reef, those girls are amazing. They are on top of things, they run their butts off, they joke with customers, they keep orders straight and all while seemingly enjoying their job! Thanks for a fun night, guys!
(4)Jeff M.
Not sure why there are so many huge ratings for this place. Let me sum it up for y'all. Atmosphere - I came here on a Sunday to watch the Packers and Seahawks in the NFC Championship. I sit at the bar and some dbag is screaming at the tv and talking loud as shit about the Undertaker. This was 2 minutes into the 1st quarter. Then, I saw him walk into the kitchen. Apparently he works here. In fact, most of the patrons to this place were employees. All trash. Food - I got a plate of wings and garlic parm fries. Not bad, but the wings were not 5 star worthy. The sauce was good and the wings were big, but the damn bones were breaking in my mouth. Again, the sauce was great. The fries were Ok. I was starving so I ate it all. Filled me up. Staff - I sat at the bar. The bartender was not particularly friendly. And why the hell is the phone ringer so loud? Unreal. Sounds like a fire alarm. The tv situation is OK. Again, not great. Prices were cheap, especially the wings. I'm sure that's why the clientele was so sketchy. Bottom line, don't think I'll be back, especially not for football games.
(2)Business E.
My last comments Were Removed I have Been to this Business It's run Down Loud The food might be Good But Unsafe! The management is Rude!
(1)Alan H.
Really simple order and they were way off simple fries w/ garlic Parmesan missed by a mile!!! To little to say about a bad thing!! Beer taste old!!!!!! Wow people rate this bar way to high Less really if you want to know overall my true experience you should call me! I've reviewed many restaurants and bars and my reviews always start with "I'm looking for success!" My experience doesn't bias me it actually the honest feed back that you get from me that the CUSTOMERS THAT WALK OUT TO NEVER COME BACK!!
(1)Mike C.
I went to see my friend's band play - Bench Warrant. I used to go to the draft house a lot after work, and always liked it. I walked in, found a seat, and was promptly greeted and had a delicious beer in my hand within a few short minutes. I decided to order a snack, and ordered the mix of onion rings, carrots, cheese sticks, etc. It was delicious - especially the onion rings! I do miss the beef tacos they used to have on the menu - with homemade salsa. Maybe the new owners will bring those back. This is still a great place to hear music and sit with friends.
(4)Alexandra N Joshua S.
We had fun at this place! We weren't sure what to expect, but when we realized it was a sports pub, my husband was excited because it was a Saturday...lots of TVs and college football was on. We ate bar food, had some drinks, I played MegaTouch, and he watched football. We hung out for about 5 hours until the place was turning into the club portion for the night. Nice, chill place around the corner from our house with nice servers and attentive bartenders. We will definitely be back there again!
(4)Robo C.
This place is a dive, and it's dank, and it's dark, and I don't care. It's called The Reef and I'm glad they changed the name because "Draft House" would imply that they had a great selection of draft beers (they don't). All of that, and still 4 stars? Well you see, their wings are stellar. This isn't a recommendation from some schlub who thinks all wings are just the best...you all know that guy....he eats a dozen wings that look cold and slimy and says "They're not bad!". No, I'm a wing connoisseur, having traveled far and wide to find the best wings in the city, and I can safely say these are Top 3 Wings. Better than Native's mediocre dreck. Better than Buffalo Wild Wing's garbage. Better than most of your sports bars that have won awards (looking at you, Half Moon). Better than ATL Wings across the street? ....ehhhh probably not. But still, stellar, big, well-cooked wings with a GREAT hot sauce. And try the Donkey Sauce, it'll kick the shit out of you.
(4)Marie W.
Amazing wings and their Tuesday night wing specials are 50 cents a piece. Saturday's there is a DJ. This place overall comes off a bit shady to me... The customers... I don't let that stop me from enjoying good food!
(5)John J.
Holy crap. From all the reviews I read I thought I was headed to real hole. But there was a live band at 2 in the afternoon on Saturday (fourth of July), and some food and drink specials, so I thought I'd wander over. The beer came in a mug the size of a pitcher, with a couple limes, and ice sliding down the side as I drank. A welcome treat on this hot day. The a/c is nice and cool, and the room is huge. There's upwards of 20 tvs, off track betting, and the cute as a button waitress was handling her business with the 40 or so patrons there at the time. The wings were good, so was the burger. So here's a bar that has good food, ice cold beer, friendly and adorable staff, and a live blues jam with a coordinator smart enough to promote it. If that doesn't do it for ya, go fight the crowds and overpriced drinks in old town Scottsdale, I heard they've got some fancy places up there.
(4)Greg B.
This is a dive bar people! If you consider yourself a respectable human being, you may not enjoy this place. Get over it, its a dive bar. The wings are great, they serve cheap shitty beer, and unless you want to wake up with a splitting headache, don't drink from the taps. If you love wings, and are picky, order them to go, because you will not enjoy the 'ambiance'. ITS A DIVE BAR!!!
(4)Robert D.
Used to be great food and service. Beer bottle smelled like fish, wasn't cold. Food was terrible and waitress was high or drunk. Not surprising place only had 5 other people there and the bar/restaurant across Warner was packed. You were not packed when we were there. I definitely do not work in a bar. Anything kept in a dirty, warm cooler will have a bad smell.
(1)Jaswant A. S.
So came here one Friday evening and found out they had "the hottest wings in Arizona" according to their menu. That was what they said about their "donkey hot" wings. Not sure what the waitress was referring to when she said that the statement referred to the "competition version" of the sauce. Whatever the case I tried the wings - they went down ok but I felt the burn in my stomach as it churned hours later. I wanna say it's at the level of Teakwoods but I had lunch at an Asian place earlier that already gave me a kick in the gut (so to speak) so maybe it was the wrong night to do a challenge like that anyway. Came again for their Monday Night Karaoke. I saw the sign advertising it in the bar on Friday and it sounded like a blast. Not many places around here do an actual Karaoke show on Monday and this one was lots of fun - an energetic crowd clapping along. Had the Monday Night special which was the French Dip sandwich - it was good. Some folks I was with swear by the garlic fries - will have to investigate in the future. They have both Summer Shandy and Blue Moon on tap so they have that going for them. Place also has Off Track Betting, darts, a bunch of pool tables, and poker. On the weekends they sometimes have live bands and it becomes a hip hop club after 9pm. A little something for everyone. A little divey but that's part of the charm. Will definitely return. Lots of parking as it shares the retro 70's Vegas cheesy neon light looking Palm Court Centre with a number of other businesses like Hoosier Cafe, International Minute Press, Pho VIetnam, Hookah Lounge, Farmer's Insurance, Jimmy Nails Spa, Drastic Changes Tattoo Studio, Massage 90210, Up In Smoke Shop, Papa Joe's Barber Shop, Desert Spinal Care, and Cuts For Pups.
(4)Jeff F.
**This review is for Saturday nights only. Any other day is like your typical dive bar** Haven't been here in 2 years. Nothing has really changed. Went last Saturday, the wings were decent not like they use to be though. Maybe because they were overly fried. Same Saturday crowd as I remember. If you're uncomfortable around a lot of "hood" people I use that term loosely on a Saturday night stay away. If you don't like 1. Rap music being played loudly 2. Being at a place with no dress code 3. Around more urban people (being politically correct here) Stay away it's pointless for you to come just so you can complain. Drinks are cheap they have drink specials all night. Kitchen is open until 1am. They have a dance floor and people usually dance and have a good time. They don't start charging at the door until 9pm. So if you get there before 9pm no cover and they give you a band so you can leave and then come if you want. I don't know what the waitress name was but she's been there since I've first went there 3 years ago. (she's the thicker one w/ brown hair) if you get her please give her a nice tip she's the best one there. Otherwise I already know I'll be back no time soon though lol I might see how it is during football season on a Sunday they have plenty tv's there.
(3)C N.
The Donkey Hot wings are AMAZING. Yes they are hot. Yes, every single server will warn you 'do NOT order them.' But they're worth getting! Hottest sauce I've found in Phoenix but won't kill you. The wasabi teriyaki wing sauce is good too. They have a lot of good wing sauces. Other food is good too. Could use more salad options. Wish they had bigger TVs and better TV sound. But food is good staff is friendly and drinks are strong and cheap! Bathrooms leave a lot to be desired. Local dive bar that I hope makes it!
(4)Jim P.
I go to The reef two times a month on Friday nights. The parmesan garlic wings are my favorite and the fish fry is a good choice as well. The staff is always friendly and on top of things. The live music on Friday nights is real good too. Not too loud and a fun mix of old & new rock blues & Motown.
(5)Demmi C.
I took my other half here for fathers day to try the wings, I ordered a grilled chicken salad. It was the worst salad EVER! I couldn't even eat the chicken on it. If thats what it was. It had grill marks on it but tasted boiled, microwaved, dry, and absolutely no taste for $8 bucks. I let the waitress know that the chicken needed improvement as she took my full un-eaten plate away. She laughed and said that's why she orders the breaded. Really? Won't go outta my way to eat there again. BTW the wings were about a 7/10. Since we had other plans, I went hungry the rest of the afternoon.
(1)Lynn B.
My wife and I used to go there all the time in the early afternoon when it was the Draft House, always got great service. Then it really went hip hop and ghetto. Would never think of going at night. Even in the day we had to sit and listen to the Juke box play itself every 5 minutes with hip hop trash. Got so we couldn't take it so we stopped going, even though the bartender mgr if she is still there is very special to us. Have not been there in some time. Hip hop ruined what was supposed to be a sports bar. The wings were great, and the fish tacos, thus the 2 stars.
(2)Crystal O.
If you go friday pretty good happy hour and the WINGS are the best ever !!!! I used to be a faithful saturday night girl there, even met my husband there "crazy" ... but now I will never go there on a saturday again ... super ghetto and since new owner the drinks became horrible... and that was one thing i loved for 20 bucks a couple drinks and dancing was a great night. The waitress's all got super bad attitudes and over charge... so if you go on a saturday be prepared to see gang bangers.... hootchie regects from the could not make it at the strip club .... and do not order from the waitress... wait in the line for the bartender.. why pay even more for a crappy drink... and I don't think its the bartenders fault its the new owner!
(3)Danny J.
I love dive bars, and when I walked into the Draft House, I knew I found my new spot! By far the best wings in the East Valley. I recommend the Lemon Pepper Medium. They have a massive amount of flavors, all of which can be mixed. The wings are nice and meaty, and always crisp to perfection. Great drink and beer selection. Always a nice PBR special! Ermahgerd!!! They have pub style poker there with a huge group of people that play. Lots of tvs, not all updated, but it is a dive bar as I mentioned, so they keep it classy and old school. One of the cooler features that is new is being able to control the jukebox from your smartphone, so you can discreetly throw on your favorite Justin Bieber hit from the comfort of your barstool. (I saw you singing though, I know who you are.) Make sure you check em out soon. Eat wings, drink PBR, and throw on some guilty pleasure music from your smartphone.
(5)Gerard R.
Maybe because it's a Sunday or a brand new menu but service was extremely slow! Server was a nice lady. However there were literally 3 other customers in the bar. Food is average. Your typical bar food. Very selected ( burger, grilled ham and cheese) however beer is cheap and cold!!!! Just order 2 at time cause it may take a while to get that second drink!
(2)Tory R.
Been there friday and saturday nights and to sum it all up, never again.
(1)R H.
Excellent big wings - good happy hour.
(4)Jim M.
New owners took over this place a little over a week ago and they know what customer service is all about..it's refreshing to stop in and find the owner mingling with their customers and making sure they are enjoying themselves and asking for suggestions on how to make the place a better experience. The food is amazing,especially the wings.. If you haven't been there lately it deserves another look, with the new owners you will be pleasantly surprised!
(5)Jake P.
This place was, what many would describe as being a sports bar dive. I was there for Lunch and ordered the BBQ sandy. It was fairly good. I took part in the Yelp discount coupon for this place, not sure if I would return otherwise.
(3)Bruce B.
Large sports bar with great bar food. TV's galore and friendly tenders. Great selection of beer on tap and of course mixed drinks. Best part it's well AIR CONDITIONED !
(4)Jesus I.
Chicken wings were pretty bad! I know surprising since this is supposed to be their thing!!! Great bartender I wish the food had matched his outstanding service and follow-thru....I may give it another try but damn those wings were served in old grease and were not very meaty....too bad!
(2)Cory M.
Best wings in the east valley.... hands down. Dingy sports bar and you won't be disappointed with the WINGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
(5)Kay L.
I wish they had a zero star option. I've been out to Arizona, from California, a few times now. Last month I went to Mill Ave and had an awesome time... but last night I went to this place and wow. Apparently looking Caucasian and classy gets you treated horribly by the other patrons. I can't even describe the amount of ghettoness that surrounded me. A girl tried to fight me over holding a seat while my friend stepped away for 3 minutes, people were openly smoking weed on the patio, and I saw 2 fights almost happen in the bathroom. On top of that, when you try to strike up casual conversation with men or women, you get either crazy looks or attitudes. I think the only reason people don't get stabbed or shot in here is because they use the metal detector wand at the door, and obviously for a reason considering their type of customers. Oh, and one of the bartenders was rude... an old white guy. Side note, I helped my boyfriend run a business for quite a few years and I'm pretty shocked that the yelp owner for this business left a sarcastic comment in response to someone's review here. First, I'm seriously confused that so many people give this place a good review, and second, as a business owner, you should never respond to customers like that. Very immature and definitely indicative of why your business is the second most ghetto place I've ever walked in to. Considering I spent quite a bit of time in South Central LA, that says something about your establishment and customers.
(1)Steve M.
Great prices on food and drinks. Great live music. No Cab, only Merlot.
(4)Pit Lover H.
Great environment for Sunday football. Wings are delicious. Avoid the garlic parmasean fries. They are hyped up but have no real flavor
(4)Mick M.
New owners are very nice cleaned up the place really well david d and gina are great bartenders
(4)Janaye B.
cheap two for ones every Friday and Saturday. The Wings are to die for and always playing some good music
(5)S N.
I have been going to the Reef since 2008(The Drafthouse). Love the food and the drinks are bomb. I do not like partying in Scottsdale because of the fake, I am too stuck up to talk to you people. This is a down home place that you can chill, eat, watch a game, and even party if that is your thing. My recommendation is the Spicy Ranch Wings..........followed by an amf (aLCOHOLIC BEVERAGE).
(4)Rich R.
On a whim, my buddy from work recommended lunch here awhile back. So I decided to give it a try. Typical bar food, but the special is one dozen wings for 4 bucks. Now let me tell you, I love wings. A lot. Hence the weight problem. Especially when they come Cajun style. So I can be honest and tell you, that the Cajun wings, after being thoroughly tested, are damn good. Haven't tried anything else here in 2 months, so I can't tell you about anything else, but it looks good when other people are eating it. So maybe this review has been zero help in choosing whether you visit here. I'm sorry. But if you like cajun wings, give this place a try.
(3)Annalisa N.
Glad this place has new ownership... I should probably remove the review below, Its really harsh and doesn't apply to the NEW establishment. You have been warned ;) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Short Review: THIS PLACE SUCKS BALLS Long Review: We were supposed to meet a friend here at Draft House on Saturday night. We were excited to be out on a date-like experience cuz its been a while. We went to my in-laws for dinner and then headed to Draft... I knew it was going to be interesting from the sound of the music as we pulled into the strip mall. The music: Good music, probably the only good thing about this place - if you're a hip-hop fan. All hip-hop, all night. The crowd: Ghetto fab all the way! Seems like everyone there is late 20's - early 30's (and some older sprinkled throughout the crowd) and none realize its not 1996 anymore. Expect to hear a lot of fake accents a la Da Bronx and a lot of misuse of slang terms. It was entertaining until it became annoying. Oh and people WILL steal your seats or tell you they are saved - ugh! The atmosphere: small, crowded... Small dance floor. A couple pool tables, but don't expect to get one. Some TVs playing various sports, which I guess qualifies this place as a "sports cafe"?? The service: OMG, we had one beer each and the "line" was retarded, over 30 minutes to tab out. No line in sight, just people crowding together, trying to get to the front of the line. Oh! and LOL.. the bar tenders are total morons, one of them complained to the guy next to us about his crappy tip and the other argued with his customer about whether they ordered rum and cokes or redbull and vodka. The guy had already made the rum and cokes and was pissed that HE got it wrong. Weirdos! If any of this appeals to you this is your place! BTW her friend didn't show and we ended up going to Skip n Jan's to play some pool :o) We had a great time there :o)
(1)holly f.
I had been here last year during football and vowed not to return after seeing the state of the bathrooms. Heard there were new owners and the first thing they did was fix them. Saw the Yelp coupon and decided to give them another try. Met the new owner who was really nice. They are trying new things including a country night on Fridays which I will definitely check out. Service was great and plenty of wing flavors to choose from. Onion rings were awesome.
(4)Bill S.
A dive. Stopped in for a beer. Its a dive.
(2)M M.
This is an ok little spot on the weekends if u like hip hop. Reminds me of bars back in my hometown of Cleveland. Very laid back and casual. People from AZ might call it hood.... But I have no issues with it:) I can have a good time anywhere I go. I will be going there again soon:)
(4)John N.
This place was the best dive to go to when I lived down the street. The Draft House was never the place I wanted to frequent on the weekends. Later at night and on the weekends is certainly when you'll be patted down. That's the universal sign for u-turn and leave. If you're looking for a place to hang out after work and during football, it fits the bill. Try the wings. They are excellent. I haven't had better wings ANYWHERE. They are meaty, not breaded with many flavors to choose from. The Draft House makes a decent pizza also. Do not go here for music/dancing (late night and weekends) unless you're into the cougars. If you are into that, this is where you need to be. After the pat-down from the bouncers, you'll get a different style of pat-down from the cougars.
(4)jotan j.
241 Thurs 9-11. Best Dam Chicken wings I've had in AZ!. Cool lil spot to go dance. Gets VERY crowded after 1030 on Thursdays. Pretty Hip Crowd. Best spot to be is at the Bar. Where else can you go in Chandler and have a GREAT time on $20 BUCKS. They stop cooking at 9:50pm. So you're out of luck after that. Check it out. Reservations, only if you want to have a Party. It can be a Cougar gathering at times lol They play hip hop. Whats interesting to me, is that people ALWAYS find this place. They drive from great distance to check out the draft. Its a Sports bar as well
(4)Natalie W.
A friend suggested this place. I need to call him back and ask WHY!?! They actually patted my husband down! Now, admittedly, he is a little intimidating looking, but wth? The "sports bar: name is misleading, it was not really geared towards the sports fan. Anyway, it was definitely wasn't for me. I gave it the extra star because signs in the place said there was a hip hop DJ and dancing on weekend nights, so I suppose if that's what you were looking for it would be an OK place...
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