From Judy Hedding,
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People just have to let me know. They go to a restaurant in the greater Phoenix area, and they either loved it or hated it--there's not much in between! I created these pages so that you, the visitors to About.com Phoenix, could have your say. As for the rating, one star is the worst, five stars is the best.

Now, a word of warning--every once in a while I'll get a review from someone who has a specific agenda in mind. A really bad review might be from a disgruntled employee. A really good review might be from the owner or manager. Unless I specifically mention that I have edited a review for some reason, you see the comments posted here exactly as I received them.

Reviews of Wagon Yard

2625 E. Bell Road, Phoenix 602-404-5919

Submitted by: grampy
Rating: 1 star
Date: April 2008
Having been a steady customer for a number of years I am appalled as to the filth and critters that have overtaken this resturant and caused me and friends and family not to patronize this place any more. Observed cooks with no gloves, sink behind bar backs up and sewer water on floor then owner Eliot uses a hand rotor rooter while people are eating a drinking at the bar. While on patio owner came out with a bottle of bleach and proceeded to pour on the tables to get rid of ants. I was eating dinner. Hello. Wrong answer. Shed on patio full of junk and mice and other critters. In summary, health inspectors need to carefully go over this establishment, they might find a surprise.

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Submitted by: SunDevilGal
Rating: 1 star
Date: March 2008
A few years ago, we used to frequent this restaurant regularly. Now, the owner of the restaurant, Elliot, is extremely rude and needs to learn the value of customer service! He chooses to be in the 2008 Entertainment Book, but refuses to honor their coupons and has no reason why. He made it seem like it was my fault for trying to use his coupon. I will never return - you lost a good customer, Elliot!

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Submitted by: Larry
Rating: 2 stars
Date: December 2007
VERY DISAPPOINTED Watching the travel channel last night on BEST BAR B QUE in USA made me hungry for some so I called a friend and ask him to meet me today for lunch at the Wagon Yard.Both of our first time eating here.I ask the server if they had a sampler platter as I wanted to try both the ribs and the wings.She said NO but I could order the 1/2 rack of ribs and the chicken separately at a cost of $19 (more than I wanted to spend on lunch).So I settled on the ribs.It came with soup or salad and choice of potato.I chose salad and fries.The salad came on a chilled plate nice and crisp.The ranch dressing was watery but flavorful.The ribs were falling off the bone tender,but with no flavor except the sickening sweet sauce they had been drenched in.The fries were overcooked until crispy and the toast served with it was the toast normally served with breakfast.In fairness the menu did say Texas toast would not be served until after 5 pm. (My thought was WHY NOT?).I also ordered 2 wings so I might sample them,I was served 1 paddle and 1 drummet and charged for 2,these also were totally OVERSAUCED. My friend had the Beef vegetable soup that was a tastey broth with no Beef.To say that I disappointed is an understatement. Price for LUNCH $17.80.

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Submitted by: Ken Weene
Rating: 3 stars
Date: December 2007
A western saloon atmosphere with good food and friendly service. While it appears to be a bar, the kitchen is quite good. The barbeque is excellent, the wings outstanding, the onion rings very good, the coleslaw exceptional, and the list goes on. Their specials are great deals. Even better, they are open 364 days of the year - closed Thanksgiving.

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