Azool Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Phoenix

Review for Ozools Bar and Restaurant:

I’ve been a regular at Ozools for years, but my recent visit left me very disappointed. The new owners seem to be under the impression that bigger is better, but it’s hard to ignore the way they’ve inflated prices across the board. What used to be a great spot for an affordable meal is now surprisingly expensive for what you’re getting.

One major issue I noticed is the menu – it’s unnecessarily vast. While variety is great, it’s clear that having so many options only drives up costs. The kitchen can’t possibly keep everything fresh, and it’s hard to imagine the logistics don’t add extra overhead. If the new owners cut down on the menu’s size, they could streamline operations, reduce waste, and ultimately offer better prices for the quality of food. Right now, it feels like they’re trying to offer everything under the sun but doing none of it particularly well.

The higher prices, combined with a lack of focus on quality, really make Ozools feel like a shadow of its former self. It’s a shame because this place had so much potential, but unless something changes, I won’t be returning...

Inviting and Friendly, Great Karaoke!

This place is great. I walk in the second time in my life and the waitress calls me by name and asks if I'd like the usual. Karaoke Jock the same. You'd swear you'd walked into an episode of "Cheers".

For Karaoke heads, this place is a dream on Tuesday evenings. The queue to sing is rarely more than five deep. The Karaoke software is Karafun, so we can look up and practice the songs ahead of time, AND we can log on to the Karaoke Jock's machine and request songs from our phone. The crowd, and the staff, is super appreciative of everyone from novice to rock star. I would recommend this place for karaoke for anyone of any experience level.

Tuesday is Karaoke night -And- Taco Tuesday!

Several pics attached. Cellphone pics always make night inside pics look like a well lighted classroom. That's the cellphone effect. The place is nicely and appropriately lighted, not brightly flooded as the pics...

Ask for Skyy or Dante or Melissa (or Sammy if you're at the bar) and you'll come back again and again. It's a super cool vibe. It's the servers that pull the place together here. (there are other great ones that I failed to mention as well) Since the new ownership they've turned sorta "bistro wannabe" (feels like a bit of a California mentality) -- not right for Desert Hills IMHO. But it still has a local sports bar/pub vibe if you get the right servers. Their food is better than any in the area.

Their live music is great, they manage to get the best in the valley still because it's a fun place.. they have pool tables and you'll be happy you stopped by - AZool really is a great place. Friday and Saturday nights are the best IMO but they have bar games during the week and good specials. Encourage the new owners to embrace the Desert Hills/rustic/western vibe and this place could...