Azool Bar & Grill - Phoenix, Arizona

Foodie ?. G. O. G. M.

I was contacted to play with the band on Saturday night, and let me tell you. This is a caring awesome group of people. If you’re in the area and looking for a cheers type vibe, your search is over. The waiters and staff are some of the friendliest and happy to serve.

Cam’s M.

Great food!! I was a little worried it but my my salad was excellent. My husband’s hamburger was delicious too. The live music was also great.

John F.

We tried 4 different entrees. From best to worst we had the Brad (this one was unique and delicious, would definitely have this one again), cajun shrimp pasta (good but nothing special), pesto chicken pasta (good if you like pesto), and the sliders (interesting take served with an au jus but there were a bit bland overall). Fries were standard steak fries, again nothing special with them. Onion rings dipped in ranch was tasty, those were probably the best side.
Server was friendly and helpful and offered several suggestions from the menu.
I would go back for the Brad (the photo of the Brad is the sandwich cut in half- we shared it)

J B.

Tried the wing special. They were tasty. Karaoke on Tuesdays.

AZMark

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 be the best!

Todd S.

Been coming here for years. Upbeat atmosphere. Amazing karaoke singers when they host it. Live music sometimes. I come here on Fridays for the fish and chips. So good. Pool and darts in the back if you like a bit more low key, but the whole place is laid back. The most comfortable patio chairs of all time, by the way. Beer and food prices are very reasonable, even for imported beer.

Update: 9.16.23

Learned that ownership has recently changed. They are repainting a couple of the walls, and added some white tables. The menu prices have gone up a couple of dollars per item. Haven't re-tried all the food items for changes, but we had fries, chili, and onion rings which were all okay. The atmosphere is nicer than it was previously.

Jen K.

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 anytime soon.

G A. U.

Stopped for lunch at this spot in Carefree, AZ.
My wife had a salad, and I had boneless chicken nuggets or wings. Service was very good by Christy B. The food is mediocre, although the place seems to be a good little bar hangout.
They also have pool tables, etc.