Sandbar

I dont know… if youre just looking for a cheap Mexican inspired meal and a casual patio, its fine. I only give it 3 stars because the warm (thin but not too thin and litely salted) tortilla chips and green & red salsas were EXCELLENT! Everything else was just ok. The quesadilla was ok, the coconut shrimp were ok, the grilled fish tacos were almost ok, the prickly pear margs were really sweet but ok. The service was ok. An excellent choice for ulyra casual watching sports or after playing sports (some of patio is actually covered in sand) — not great for a business hh with clients in high heels :-/

I tried going here to use my Groupon earlier this week but they were closed for renovation. They’re changing their name too. Bummer — I wish they updated their web site that they would be closed.

There is sand at the Sandbar underneath some of the tables. It gives it a beach type of feel on the outside. I did feel like coming from the beach because I had a precarious event happen right before. I was at a pool party, and I was wearing casual clothes because I knew I was going to join a birthday party right after at Sandbar. I was about to leave, and one of the girls was really drunk and said that I had to be in the pool. Her and her friend literally double teamed me and started to take off my shoes, socks, and important articles. I started to get a cramp, so I resisted the fight. I got thrown in the pool with my clothes on!
Luckily, it was an AZ summer night of 100 degrees and I would dry off right away. When I entered Sandbar, I felt like I was in the right place because of what just happened. It was a very casual atmosphere, very much many AZ bars. Near the entrance, they had a cute girl giving out shots and beers. Once every hour or so, they would announce some drinks specials to order from her. Drinks in general were about standard prices. I got some beer, so I can’t comment on any mixed drinks. There was a medium size dance floor on the inside. I like the fact Sandbar gives a casual beach vibe, but you can still rock it out on the dance floor inside.
Overall, it was a fun experience to a crazy night, and I can see myself out here again. Hopefully this time I am not soaking wet!

I went during the Iowa Football Homecoming game against Penn St. and the place was loaded with Iowa fans, in their hawk gear, into the game, and cheering on the team. I had $ 2 Bud Light bottles and $ 5 for a dozen wings and $ 5 plate of nachos. It’s a hip place, spacious, and good atmosphere. I had a fun time for a good price.
I probably enjoyed this place a little more than your average guy, since I’m a University of Iowa alum, and this is an official Hawkeye bar.

I’ve lived here for two weeks and have happily been to this bar three times. Every time, awesome! Rad bartenders that make tasty margaritas, delish guacamole, and I always find great clientele to mingle with. HOWEVER… My bedroom faces this bar. Is it absolutely necessary to be dumping glass bottles AFTER 2am most nights? I think, as a good neighbor, since there are apartments behind you, I would hold off on this. ‘Cause hell, It’s LOUD. Is someone breaking into my apartment?, LOUD. Love ya anyhoo. Just sayin’.

I mean no cover and its not bad… however. be aware that there is ACTUAL sand there… i had a little too much to drink and apparently didn’t notice. however when I saw my shoes the other day… they looked like somebody blew a huge load of angel dust everywhere

They’re getting better at separating bills and not having mysterious drinks appear on your own tab.
if Jasmine didn’t work there, i’d have no reason to go to this location anymore.
i was told to stop giving hot chicks piggy back rides. seriously?
no redbull? wtf!!!

The good news is that they have Negra Modelo at 2 for $ 2.50 at Happy Hour, which has to be some kind of Scottsdale record.
The bad news is that it’s a Mexican restaurant that seems to want to be a titty bar when it grows up. The other reviewers aren’t kidding when they say that every girl working here has implants. Big humongous ones. Not that there’s anything wrong with that but it did confuse me on the concept somewhat. Friendly servers though.
The food — at least what I had — was barely edible. Stick to the $ 1.25 beers.

What shoes should I wear? Seriously I am going out so I can’t wear sneakers or sandals but I don’t want sand on my nice shoes. What to do.
First off I have never eaten the food here. I usually come to hang out with friends and have drinks.
First who has a outdoor patio in AZ with out mist and big fans?
The beers and other drinks are a bit pricey.
After 10 there is a cash only cover charge so they can evade paying tax on it.
In general nothing great at all.

$ 1 Taco Tuesday produced some mighty tasty taco’s, but the place was slow and lifeless. I love the concept of the outdoor beach, pool, and surfboard tables — walking around in the sand makes you feel like you’re on vacation. The inside is huge, but feels like any other Mexican restaurant with a bar. Bring your friends and try this for happy hour, or late on the weekends — when it turns into more of a club.

I’ve been to Sandbar several times, but never ordered food. They have happy hour appetizer specials from 3 to 7 p.m. daily, so my boyfriend and I ordered the calamari and quesadilla, sans meat ($ 5 each).
Both were surprisingly good for the price. The pinnacle was the spicy mango and chipotle pineapple margaritas ($ 4). Also discounted during happy hour, they were drinkable and sweet with a tinge of spiciness. (Try it — you’ll see). Apparently all alcohol, except for specialty drinks, is half off during happy hour.
Live music added to the experience. I would definitely come back.
I do recommend they clean their pool, however. It was starting to look green.

I just want to start this review out by saying if you think wearing heels to the Sandbar is a good idea, you are f’ing retarded. And yet, I see the same hoes wearing the same hoe-​y heels and complaining that they cant walk and that the sand in between their toes is disgusting. God people are irritating.
I don’t love this place. In fact, I don’t even really like this place. I feel like everyone who goes there has a giant stick up their ass, stares at you like you have 10 goddamn heads and the dudes. don’t even get me started on the dudes. Lets just say douche to the bag. But pluralized. 500 times.
I once cut my foot open on an enormous shard of glass that was peeking out of the sand because I was dumb enough to think it was a good idea to empty my shoe out and step on the ground. Don’t do this. Don’t even take your shoe off ever. Also, don’t get in that water. I swear a layer of syphilis was floating on the top of it last time I was there. I think a decent rake job on their pseudo beach is a must after every shift. and perhaps some chlorine, or better yet… bleach. Seriously, think about it.
The one cool thing that ever happened at the Sandbar in the handful of times i’ve been forced to come here was that a dude bought 100 beers. He bought ONE HUNDRED BEERS and passed them out to whoever was close. I think I walked away with 3, and who the hell doesn’t love free beer. Other than that, this place is enormous and confusing and dirty and there are random shards of glass and STD’s floating around everywhere.
Sorry dudes, im just, not a fan.

I know several people personal at the Peoria Sandbar and try to get over there as often as I can, with the Scottsdale location being closer to my house a group of friends and I decided to party at the Scottsdale location for New Year’s Eve this year.
Overall we had a great time. The theme of the evening was Paparazzi. They had a red carpet outside with a photog, disposable cameras on the table for everyone to document the evening, and crazy drink specials. I choose to partake in the Champagne Bucket special, $ 20 for 4 mini bottles, which I bough two of. Probably should have rethought that one, as the next day I hurt, but who didn’t?
Things I didn’t like… the dance floor was crazy packed, the line for the bathroom was out of control (but there isn’t really any helping that, don’t go pee? lol) and some of the female bartenders had a difficult time serving me, it was as if I was completely invisible to them at times. I finally caught on to this and walked to the other side of the bar and they guys took way better care of me.
We had fun, I would recommend partying here. I haven’t had the food in a long time so I cannot speak on that aspect at this time.

So this is gonna be one of ‘those’ reviews.
Yes, Iam a hater.
Granted, The Sandbar isn’t a true Scottsdale club, at least to me, but what would I know, I likes the dive bars.
So, here’s the story.
I have a habit of becoming good friends with people who like these places. How this happens, I don’t know. I guess Iam just that awesome.
Been dragged here twice, Iam not gonna count the 3^rd time because that was more of a ‘walked in thru the kitchens back door to get to the restrooms’ type of visit.
The other 2 times I went there were not planned, but same basic experience each time.
The sandy beach out front is a hassle and I got tired of hearing those girls complaining about how difficult it is to walk thru, duh, its freakin’ sand!
It took a while for the bartender to make the drinks, since she was the only one in the outside area.
As for inside, lots of MMA inspired shirts and camisoles with no bras, AKA super classy!
I suppose I chose a bad night, since whenever a UFC fight is on, its super packed with big strong guys watching big strong guys fight on TV, so my fault there.
In the end, I was bored out of my mind, but highly entertained with the group who was doing the «Lean Like A Cholo» dance while sitting in a booth.
So, 1 star, and that’s being generous.

Great place to watch an Iowa Hawkeye game! There is a HUGE Iowa following in the Phoenix area that meetup regularly at the Sandbar on Saturdays during football time. And it gets crazy! They turn all of the TVs to the Iowa game. Everyone is drunk by lunch because the games start at 9.
Drinks are pricy, and there is a high DB count in this place, but the scenery is nice.
Be careful about parking, though.

If you visit the Sandbar and you are not a Scottsdale local you will be convinced that breast implants are a requirement for working there. Every bartender/​waitress seemed to have implants. To add to that, across me ther was a young girl having the following conversation with some cougar:
Young Girl: Yeah, my doctor was awesome.
Cougar: Oh yeah?
Young girl: yeah, he made them completely natural
Cougar: oh…
Young Girl: You should totally get some…
Cougar: yeah, I’ve thought about…
Young Girl: here, let me give you his card
So in other words… if you like breast implants visit the Sandbar. As far as the food… who knows, who cares?

Great place to watch an Iowa game if you are in the Phoenix area and the atmosphere is a huge reason. The über hot waitstaff is another. U of Iowa fans get drunk and rowdy. Since game times are at 9, people arrive early and get breakfast. Lots of HDTVs, all tuned to the Iowa game. There is a huge and loyal Iowa following in the Scottsdale area, so seats fill up quick. Drinks are pricy, but the hotness of the waitresses tend to distract from the bill. It is HIGHLY recommended to attend the Iowa vs Iowa State football games at the Sandbar. It is INSANITY.
Looking for more Iowa Natives to review this bar, though.

Ugh I can’t stand this place. The only reason it gets two stars is because I can walk there and it’s an okay place to day drink and eat some chips and salsa. On Cinco de Mayo, they block of the parking lot and fill it with sand and then you have to wait 30 minutes to get in. And then pay.
Friday and Saturday nights are lame-​o. Guys have to pay $ 5.00. If you’re in heels, forget walking in the sand. The dance floor fills with a bunch of drunks around midnight. The crowd is definitely not «Scottsdale», but it’s something… more like skater boy meets Affliction meets arm band tattoos. And that’s just the guys.
I’ve just spend a few too many nights here either with friends that actually like it or as a last resort so we can stumble home… and haven’t had a good time, EVER.

All I’m gonna say is that I HATE THE SANDBAR. I really do, probably for personal reasons: I am always dragged there by the dumbest, most immature people I know and sand sucks unless you are actually at the beach. If you must go, fine, but just don’t ask me to go with you.
I’m glad I got that off my chest.
In their defense, I have never had their food. So, that could be great and I could be missing out… but, I doubt it.

One star because this place, during summer and during happy hour, could be tolerable for a very short time, other than that —– Run Away!!!
The have the worst music mix on a Friday night. It’s ghetto-​fabulous rap and crappy Bön Jovi (the entire place raised their fists and mouthed the lyrics to Living on a Prayer I swear).
$ 9 mixed drinks taste sooooooo much better, I feel like such a winner paying 3 x regular price of a regular drink. $ 4 Coronas.
I saw a drunk chick fall into the little pool thingy, nice.
One out of two had fake breasts. Seriously, I counted.
I entertained myself by watching the ladies in 3−4″ heels sink into the sand, and their dates never never offered an arm to steady themselves they just watched them sink. Classy.
What Scottsdale stereotype’s? — — — -Yeah right.