I have eaten here several times with my wife and our young daughter. Quite mediocre food on most occasions… this time around the service was terrible also… we won’t be back, I gave it three stars because it’s not always this bad, but there are so many other good places to eat, don’t take a chance with this place. On this latest visit we arrived around 1pm on a Saturday. We weee seated promptly…. And then we waited… and we waited…. No server, no recognition, no water, no “hey be with you in a second”. After suspecting we might be under some invisibility shield , we decided to leave and try someplace else. As we started to gather my daughter and her army of small toys a waiter finally stopped by . Fearing this was our only shot we ordered drinks and food at the opportunity. The food came out quickly as did our drinks. My burger was blah… and like most places,… they can’t seem to cook a burger with some pink in it… my medium burger was well done. My wife ordered a Caesar salad… also blah, powdered parmasian cheese and three croutons. The taking of our order was the first and last time we saw our waiter. No check in, no opportunity to order another round of drinks. In fact, I almost dropped some cash on the table and walked out after we finished eating as we couldn’t find our waiter to get our check. I finally spotted him and walked over to get our check. This was a one star experience… but on previous visits it’s super average… so if you like bad service and average food, this is the place for you.
Daniel Jackson
Southwest chicken pasta was amazing!Thank you for hosting the Saguaro wrestling banquet!
Deanna Doane
Looked like a great place but walked in and seemed like no one was in charge at host stand. We sat for 10 minutes and no one came near us. There were numerous people standing around that looked like they worked there but no one came over to greet us or take order. Would have hated to see if they had a rush of people come in. Hoping that someone who runs the restaurant sees this and can fix it. That is large place to not be a little more on top of it.
Max Life
Guys.... your nachos are pathetic and they're child size.. I thought it was a joke when I came out ... what in the living hell are you thinking even bringing out the small amount of nachos like that.... the chicken fingers amount is also terrible I mean add some freaking fries or something to it but they are really good....
Dmitry Efimenko
Normal bar
Steve Huffman
Great location huge selection of beer and the food was amazing. Will definitely recommend to my friends
Frank Mercer
Uniquely seasoned meatloaf. The seasoning became a bit too much of a good thing toward the end. Cutting the seasoning by half would be a good improvement. But overall a satisfying meal.
Brooke Tantillo
Love the servers and bartenders here, my husband and I love brining our friends here.
Denise Miller
Great beer, great service!!
William Christenson
Good food and a wide beer selection but what sets this place apart from the rest is the head server Gaby. Personable and cares about her clients. She remembers the preferences of her repeat customers. Want a neighborhood pub experience. Come here and ask for Gaby.
Consistently good food and beer (I enjoy the pilsners) and Gabey’s level of service is second to none. Her warm, personal and attentive service makes it a joy to come in after our soccer games every Sunday!
Lynn D Dierking
My husband and I (Lynn & John--this will be relevant soon:)!), were visiting Scottsdale this past weekend from out of town (we live in Oregon). We were looking for a place on Saturday night to kick back, drink some margs and watch the Packers-49ers game. We were staying at Taliesin West and the State 48 Brewery sounded like the place.Just know, we are SO glad we chose it! We primarily drank margs (which were great), snacked on some onion rings (also very good) and ended the evening with a chocolate sundae (we'd had an early dinner). However, the high point for us that evening was our excellent, clearly experienced server, Gabey. I'm sure she realized after we arrived and ordered, that we were not going to run up a large tab, but she rolled with that. We discovered quite early that her parents are also Lynn & John, and live in Wisconsin, where my sister lives!! She even took a selfie of the three of us to share with the other Lynn & John (although so funny--very good friends here in Oregon met in Madison and also are Lynn & John!). Most of the patrons were rooting for the 49ers so it was great to have a Packers compatriot! We also met a young snowbird from Green Bay, working construction here for three months, and it turned out Gabey had bonded with him too and when she saw me talking to him wondered if we knew one another- NOT, but it was fun to know that there were at least four of us rooting for the Packers.BTW, I worked myself through graduate school, working as a server, bar tender and cocktail waitress, so I know good service when I see (and receive it). Despite the fun we had, I saw we were not special--Gabey treated everyone with professional respect but also fun, if that was something patrons desired. Because of my experience in this business, I also observed one other aspect of this place that really impressed me--I even pointed it out to Gabey. The way the the bar and food pick-up is organized, out of the business lane, so to speak, was phenomenal to observe and experience. I recall WAY too many times as a server, having to fight my way up to the bar to get my patrons' drinks, and even sometimes food orders, delaying service and the quality of what was ordered.Our ONLY regret is that the Lager House cannot be my local bar since it's quite a commute from Oregon! Just know we're working with Taliesin West on a project and when we are back in Scottsdale, we'll be sure to come back.
josh l
I’ve been to a lot of the State 48 locations, and this was one of my favorites. Our server, Gabrielle, was great and very attentive. She even recommended me my new favorite brew. The food was great as always. If you are in the area, don’t hesitate to stop by.
Ron Miller
State 48 has good food and beer but truly the reason we go there is because of the service from one special server named Gabey. We usually have at least 8 people there each week and she remembers all of our names, the food and drinks that each of us order and is one Hell of a person. Thanks Gabey!
Stephen Beall
Always a treat visiting State48. There is not a single bad beer on the menu. The staff is great as well, Gabey always takes the best care of us!
I have eaten here several times with my wife and our young daughter. Quite mediocre food on most occasions… this time around the service was terrible also… we won’t be back, I gave it three stars because it’s not always this bad, but there are so many other good places to eat, don’t take a chance with this place. On this latest visit we arrived around 1pm on a Saturday. We weee seated promptly…. And then we waited… and we waited…. No server, no recognition, no water, no “hey be with you in a second”. After suspecting we might be under some invisibility shield , we decided to leave and try someplace else. As we started to gather my daughter and her army of small toys a waiter finally stopped by . Fearing this was our only shot we ordered drinks and food at the opportunity. The food came out quickly as did our drinks. My burger was blah… and like most places,… they can’t seem to cook a burger with some pink in it… my medium burger was well done. My wife ordered a Caesar salad… also blah, powdered parmasian cheese and three croutons. The taking of our order was the first and last time we saw our waiter. No check in, no opportunity to order another round of drinks. In fact, I almost dropped some cash on the table and walked out after we finished eating as we couldn’t find our waiter to get our check. I finally spotted him and walked over to get our check. This was a one star experience… but on previous visits it’s super average… so if you like bad service and average food, this is the place for you.
Southwest chicken pasta was amazing!Thank you for hosting the Saguaro wrestling banquet!
Looked like a great place but walked in and seemed like no one was in charge at host stand. We sat for 10 minutes and no one came near us. There were numerous people standing around that looked like they worked there but no one came over to greet us or take order. Would have hated to see if they had a rush of people come in. Hoping that someone who runs the restaurant sees this and can fix it. That is large place to not be a little more on top of it.
Guys.... your nachos are pathetic and they're child size.. I thought it was a joke when I came out ... what in the living hell are you thinking even bringing out the small amount of nachos like that.... the chicken fingers amount is also terrible I mean add some freaking fries or something to it but they are really good....
Normal bar
Great location huge selection of beer and the food was amazing. Will definitely recommend to my friends
Uniquely seasoned meatloaf. The seasoning became a bit too much of a good thing toward the end. Cutting the seasoning by half would be a good improvement. But overall a satisfying meal.
Love the servers and bartenders here, my husband and I love brining our friends here.
Great beer, great service!!
Good food and a wide beer selection but what sets this place apart from the rest is the head server Gaby. Personable and cares about her clients. She remembers the preferences of her repeat customers. Want a neighborhood pub experience. Come here and ask for Gaby.
Restaurantji Recommends
Consistently good food and beer (I enjoy the pilsners) and Gabey’s level of service is second to none. Her warm, personal and attentive service makes it a joy to come in after our soccer games every Sunday!
My husband and I (Lynn & John--this will be relevant soon:)!), were visiting Scottsdale this past weekend from out of town (we live in Oregon). We were looking for a place on Saturday night to kick back, drink some margs and watch the Packers-49ers game. We were staying at Taliesin West and the State 48 Brewery sounded like the place.Just know, we are SO glad we chose it! We primarily drank margs (which were great), snacked on some onion rings (also very good) and ended the evening with a chocolate sundae (we'd had an early dinner). However, the high point for us that evening was our excellent, clearly experienced server, Gabey. I'm sure she realized after we arrived and ordered, that we were not going to run up a large tab, but she rolled with that. We discovered quite early that her parents are also Lynn & John, and live in Wisconsin, where my sister lives!! She even took a selfie of the three of us to share with the other Lynn & John (although so funny--very good friends here in Oregon met in Madison and also are Lynn & John!). Most of the patrons were rooting for the 49ers so it was great to have a Packers compatriot! We also met a young snowbird from Green Bay, working construction here for three months, and it turned out Gabey had bonded with him too and when she saw me talking to him wondered if we knew one another- NOT, but it was fun to know that there were at least four of us rooting for the Packers.BTW, I worked myself through graduate school, working as a server, bar tender and cocktail waitress, so I know good service when I see (and receive it). Despite the fun we had, I saw we were not special--Gabey treated everyone with professional respect but also fun, if that was something patrons desired. Because of my experience in this business, I also observed one other aspect of this place that really impressed me--I even pointed it out to Gabey. The way the the bar and food pick-up is organized, out of the business lane, so to speak, was phenomenal to observe and experience. I recall WAY too many times as a server, having to fight my way up to the bar to get my patrons' drinks, and even sometimes food orders, delaying service and the quality of what was ordered.Our ONLY regret is that the Lager House cannot be my local bar since it's quite a commute from Oregon! Just know we're working with Taliesin West on a project and when we are back in Scottsdale, we'll be sure to come back.
I’ve been to a lot of the State 48 locations, and this was one of my favorites. Our server, Gabrielle, was great and very attentive. She even recommended me my new favorite brew. The food was great as always. If you are in the area, don’t hesitate to stop by.
State 48 has good food and beer but truly the reason we go there is because of the service from one special server named Gabey. We usually have at least 8 people there each week and she remembers all of our names, the food and drinks that each of us order and is one Hell of a person. Thanks Gabey!
Always a treat visiting State48. There is not a single bad beer on the menu. The staff is great as well, Gabey always takes the best care of us!