I went last night to the bar area, and all I have to say is...the drinks are freakin cheap!! I'm pretty sure they don't have happy hour on Friday nights, or if they did they don't list it. We were pleasantly surprised. Also, good service in the bar area. I am really glad we have a place like this to go with friends when we don't want to drive back inebriated from Chandler or Tempe.

As for some of the above comments, maybe the waiter was busy which is why he couldn't stay and chat. Also, as a server I don't always offer desserts to a table with kids because I've had enough parents glare at me when I did, as their kids always said "Yes!" to dessert just as the parents said "No!" That is always awkward. You don't have to wait for someone to offer dessert if you want it; just say it.

My fiance and I were just talking about how we are more lenient and less picky when we go to restaurants, maybe due to the fact that we've both worked in the food industry. Some of our friends are much pickier, complaining because they don't get their refill the second their drink is gone. That sucks, but when you see your server running around trying to please everyone, give them a break. Have you ever been really busy at your job or at home with kids? Maybe too busy to answer the phone or some small task like that? If you need a refill and they are standing around talking to coworkers or picking lint off their shirt then fine, give them a smaller tip for not being observant. But when they appear to be making an effort, running around everywhere and still in a decent mood, give them some credit. Some things that happen actually are out of their control.

It must just be me, I didn't find it that special. I had the clam chowder and was turned off by the color and it was really salty. I ordered a salad and got a sandwich instead. My drink didn't get refilled. The interior is cute and I really thought the personnel was putting their best foot forward, but I won't be rushing back. Three of my friends have gone and they really enjoyed it.

Has anyone tried the clam chowder?

I thought somebody on here mentioned that it was.

I can't quite remember though...

I could be wrong

That would be a great thing.  The closest we've had is Carvin Jones, who used to let people come up on stage and jam with him--that was lots of fun!

Come on out to Teakwoods, Wednesday evenings. Freddie Duran is pretty open to people steppin' up to the mic , or jammin with him if they want. The same goes over at Brooklyn Boys on Friday nights.  I've seen people step up to sing, or jam to the blues with Freddie.  Come out and see what's up.