Wolfley’s Neighborhood grill
4 ¾ Stars
21001 N Tatum Blvd #96, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Phone: 480-515-2424
wolfleys.com
Wolfley’s Neighborhood Grill is a reflection of its owner, radio personality and former Arizona Cardinal player Ron Wolfley. Like its charismatic owner, Wolfley’s is flavorful, just a little bit brash and always entertaining. Laden with big screen TV’s and sports fanatics, this is a true sports bar. While the noise levels were low when we visited, expect it to be loud and probably not the right place for a romantic dinner on game nights. If you’re lucky, as we were, Ron will stop by your table and spend some time. You’ll find that he’s outgoing, friendly and as passionate about his food as he was playing special teams (Pro Bowl 1986 – 1989).
We found the staff to be friendly and attentive. The menu is unique, massive and there’s something for everyone. You’ll find plenty of comfort foods, pizza and even some lighter options; but Ron’s own favorite are the Buffalo-style chicken wings. And Ron should know. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y. making him a wing aficionado from birth.
Our group of critics sampled the following ITEMS:
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
A creamy blend of Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses mixed with just the right amount of spinach and artichoke hearts. This dip will compete with any of the best in Phoenix.
Chicken Quesadilla
The quesadillas are loaded with chicken, a spicy cheese blend, grilled sweet onions and jalapenos. The portion size is massive and enough to eat as a stand-alone meal. This is a great choice while watching the game or sharing a few drinks with friends.
Southwestern Egg Rolls
A tasty appetizer with chicken, green onions, bell peppers and a healthy kick for those who like spicy. The spicy fundido cheese sauce was a nice accompaniment to this table favorite – we should have ordered TWO!
Half Pound Burgers
All of the burgers are ½ pound Angus chuck beef, char-grilled to order. There are a lot of choices, including a build-a-burger, but we chose the Wolf Burger and the Bacon and Bleu. While we found the fries to be amazing, the burgers were fairly average and one of our group found them to be a bit dry.
St. Louis Style Ribs
Wolfley’s St. Louis Style Ribs rate among the best ribs our group has tasted. They are marinated in a signature sauce and then cooked to perfection. The taste is delicious with tender, yet balanced meat that literally falls off the bones and melts in your mouth. The BBQ sauce is sweet and spicy, with a distinct tangy flavor and perfectly blended to compliment the mouth-watering, face smacking, melt in your mouth ribs. They allowed us to swap out the steak fries and homemade coleslaw for the garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach and baked beans at no additional charge. Do not order the half-slab, as you will regret not gorging on a full slab of the best ribs in all of Phoenix. This is a must try favorite on the menu that will keep you craving and coming back to Wolfley’s again and again.
Spicy Sicilian Pizza
We loved this GREAT pizza. If you’re hungry and enjoy a healthy blend of meaty deliciousness, this is your dinner! We enjoyed the spice of the red pepper flakes, but if you don’t like it spicy (and it’s pretty spicy), ask them to leave off the red pepper. This dish will absolutely delight your inner carnivore.
Hoopy’s Goulash
The combination of the beef, peppers, onions and fundido cheese sauce was a perfect combination with just a hint of spice. The jalapeno corn bread was the ideal choice as a side. The best part of the meal was the story behind the dish. This was Ron Wolfley’s mother’s recipe and he’s been eating this family recipe since he was a child.
Wolf’s Autograph Wings
Staying true to the original and authentic roots of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, N.Y., they marinate, fry and make their sauce the original, authentic way. These wings have a crispy distinct texture we all enjoyed. One of the top meals we sampled.
Wolf’s Hometown Hero “Beef on Weck”
Another famous Buffalo dish, this tender roast beef sandwich is served with powerful Atomic horseradish on an authentic kimmelweck roll and au jus. If you’re a fan of roast beef or great horseradish, this sandwich shouldn’t be missed. A word of caution: a little Atomic horseradish goes a very long way!
Desserts
Turtle Cheesecake
Fantastic dessert with a rich and creamy cheesecake topped with lots of caramel and pecans.
Fudge Brownie Sundae
Your standard sundae…with a twist! The brownies found in this favorite can stand on their own and might just rival mom’s homemade brownies.
Cookies and Cream
Homemade warm chocolate chip cookie dough with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. While we enjoyed this dessert, it was overshadowed by the cheesecake and lava cake favorites.
Half Baked Molten Lava Cake
At other restaurants you’ll need to order this chocolate oozing dessert while ordering entrees, but not at Wolfley’s. This delicious creation was served with the rest of the desserts and delivered everything the menu promised.
