4-3/4 stars
5310 E. High Street
Suite 115
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Phone: 480.535.8833
Mon-Thurs: 4 p.m.-Midnight
Fri-Sat: 11-2 a.m.
Calendar of performances: http://countrybarphoenix.com/
“Everything was excellent, but the fried bologna sandwich was an unexpected trip back to childhood comfort food.”
In April, Toby Keith added line dancing, live bands and down-home cooking to the entertainment menu in Desert Ridge. Complete with an 85-foot guitar shaped bar, two private indoor “barns” (VIP areas), dance floors and a stage, this is a fun and friendly atmosphere inspired by the “Big Dog Daddy”, country star Toby Keith.
Weekends are packed, so if you’re interested in just a meal or simply watching a ball game, come early and avoid the weekends.
While the music and beer served in Mason jars are the main attraction, the food was far better than the typical bar & grill. The menu is extensive, with choices for everyone.
Here are the highlights:
Our appetizers, including Spinach Artichoke Dip, Whiskey Girl Chicken Wings, Fried Pickle Chips and Loaded Freedom Fries, were absolutely delicious. There are also lighter choices including critic favorites of Atlantic Salmon, Grilled Chicken Wrap and Country Cobb Salad (ask for the dressing on the side).
For a homestyle dinner you’ll enjoy Chicken Fried Steak, Chicken Mac & Cheese or Jambalaya Pasta. The critics also raved about the Fried Bologna Sandwich, with its thick cut of meat, American cheese, tangy mayonnaise dressing and Freedom Fries – the best fries in Desert Ridge.
For meat lovers, there are delicious smoked BBQ meats, hand cut steaks and monstrous sized hamburgers. If you like a little heat, try the She’s A Hottie. It’s a spicy burger topped with pepper jack cheese, Hatch chilies and crispy onion rings.
