The Yard House found its roots in an earlier rendition named the Boiler Room in Denver, Colorado and opened their doors in 1996 in Long Beach, California. This was a result of the operation founder Steele Platt selling the Boiler Room and heading west. Here, along with a collaborative effort he expanded upon the Boiler Room concept and hence the Yard House. Yard House derives the name from a 3-foot tall glass originally designed in England to hand to stagecoach drivers. The Yard House refers to itself as an upscale-casual eatery with locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois and Kansas. They have an extensive menu of what they call American cuisine and 100-250 (depending on location) beers on tap.
The location I visited for Happy Hour review can be found at 7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 at the Fashion Square Mall. Tel: 480-675-9273.
photo courtesy of http://www.yardhouse.com
Happy Hour Details:
Monday-Friday 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Daily 10:00 p.m. - Close
SPECIAL NOTE: MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL - HAPPY HOUR OFFERED FROM KICKOFF TO FINAL PLAY
Available September 14 - December 18
Well, I finally have made the trip to Yard House. I've seen the restaurant in a few locations across the country, but I've never had the opportunity to dine at one. The menu states select half-priced appetizers, sliders and half-priced pizzas so that means no item costs more than $6.50 (not bad at all). I really don't know where to begin, but let me say that Yard House is just AWESOME when it comes to the quality and quantity of food for the price. I can already tell that this restaurant is going to be very very tough to beat. After going here two nights in a row I've had a chance to try and see a variety of things. To sum it up, the appetizers are so large they should state they have select half-priced entrees for Happy Hour. I've tried the California Roll (and it has REAL crab!), the Chinese Garlic Noodles, the Grilled Jamaican Wings, the Chilled Edamame and the Sliders. Everything I have ordered has been presented in a professional manner and the taste has been immaculate. My only complaint is the rice on the California Roll is a little harder than the norm, but after having it two nights in a row at the same consistency it is probably just how the Yard House prepares it. Another point to be mentioned is that they don't prepare the sushi rolls in the traditional fashion, but the way they do tastes just the same if not even better. Also, I did make a note to walk around and glance at other tables to see how their food appeared and it was consistent everywhere...professional and plentiful. Below are a few pictures I have taken of the food showing the presentation and the quantity I've seen the past couple of days.
Happy Hour drink prices are as follows: Domestic Pints $3.50, Import Pints $4.00, $2 off Wine by the glass, Goblets $4.50, Well Drinks $4.25 and House Martinis $5.75.
This particular location has an outdoor patio (with heaters for cooler temperatures) and always appears to have a relatively decent amount of people. It's right near the Fashion Square Mall valet parking so car exhaust may present somewhat of a breathing challenge to some. Indoors is a large bar area (113 out of 130 taps of beer) with table and booth dining surrounding the entire restaurant. The lights are somewhat dim with over 20 overhead flat screen televisions dispersed everywhere as well as Yard House classic rock music playing in the background.
What's my take on Yard House? This place deserves serious consideration and I give a full recommendation to stop here for Happy Hour in Scottsdale, Arizona, whether you live here or just passing through.
Have you visited Yard House lately? Please comment and share your experience.....
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