Aftermath

Such a great place! Definitely one of my favorite spots now. The food was really good. I had the "aftermac" which is Mac and cheese and the aftermath burger.Both were great and I'd order again. I also had the Tiki to paradise cocktail, which was a sweeter variety cocktail and I really enjoyed it. The atmosphere was chill but the true gem to this place is the outstanding service. The whole staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Also, my food came out extremely quick. The service alone is reason enough to return. I'd recommend this place

Randomly found this place online and so glad we came across it! The burger was just phenomenal and would highly recommend. I got a few margaritas and they were delicious. The vibes were great. I would definitely come here again!

A new local favorite! If you are looking for a date night, get together with friends, or a solid delicious meal by yourself, this is the place. The service was EXCELLENT. Kim served our table and she was on top of it. The rest of the staff was friendly and helpful and you could tell they really care about their customers. Onto the FOOD. One word - PHENOMENAL. If you order any of the meat, expect it to fall off the bone and be as tender as it can be. We started with the special - mussels with a nicely decorated noble bread. The moment I smelled this on the table, I knew it was going to be delightful and it blew me away. We also ordered the steak and short rib and my mouth is still watering with how amazing it tasted. The portions were also more than what I expected, which is great because you are paying for it. The bread pudding dessert was the perfect combination of salty and sweet and am here for it! The cocktails were also good. I loved how they use mid shelf liquors to make their cocktails and the prices were reasonable. This place is priced average against other restaurants in the Biltmore area. I highly recommend this place and will be back very soon!

Came for a date night with my husband for my birthday and was not disappointed; everything was phenomenal! Well definitely be back! Loved the dim lightening and even got to enjoy some happy hour wings, fries, and cocktails until 6pm

Went here at open on Labor Day. Great ambience and was greeted and seated right away. Service was amazing. We ordered the lamb shoulder pasta which is Def one of my new favorite pastas! The burger was so juicy! The cocktail was the yuzu which is similar to a whiskey sour and was delicious. Highly recommend. The only downside is the area in general has tight parking. Just come earlier to give yourself some time to park.

Driven by the place for the past two years, it's located in this cool plaza. Today I had some extra time and decided to stop and have a drink. I was received with a happy hour 4pm to 6pm and went for a old fashion and the aftermath burger with some fries. WOW. One of the best burgers and fries I've had, the old fashion was not sweet enough but the presentation was amazing. After my delicious meal and drink i decided to get the affogato desert which is salted caramel topped with a single shot of expresso. AMAZING.

It was my first time visiting the Aftermath restaurant and I must say our bartender Sarah was 1 of kind. She was very down to earth and knowledgeable of the menu and the best options. She provided 5 start service from the time we were there until the time we left. She deserves a raise if you ask me. If you’re local in the area I would definitely recommend dining in here. My only complaint would be the food portion size. The salmon was bite sized and over priced unfortunately

Even though we did not have reservations for dinner on a busy Saturday evening, we were able to be seated at the bar. I had the Jidori Chicken Thigh and it was delicious! It has date and sweet sausage filling and the paprikish sauce had just the right spice. The beet salad was excellent as well. We also had the pretzel bread pudding and key lime pie for dessert. The bread pudding was a bit blend and more doughy. The key lime bars were good. The service was excellent. The waiters were very friendly and helpful.

Hands down, the best burger in Phoenix. Food is solid and consistent here. The chef has done a great job putting together a beautiful menu. Would visit again and again.

We visited Aftermath on their Grand Opening day and shared a bunch of different dishes. Everything we had was thoughtfully created and super flavorful, truly enjoyed everything! Although it was their grand opening and everyone was still getting used to the service and the crowd, we honestly didn’t wait too long for the food. Can’t wait to go back!

First time visit last night. Amazing service from Paul. Food was excellent. Drinks were awesome. Highly recommend! Our dishes were the rib eye, braised short ribs, and hamburger. Also had the lamb pasta (not shown, but really good).

Looking for a new restaurant to try and this place is in the heart of a trendy food intersection with excellent reviews. I ordered the mushroom risotto with jumbo shrimp and my wife had the braised short rib. Both were very good. Short ribs fell off the bone and the mushroom flavor of the risotto was excellent. Wife loved her craft beer selection. My wine was okay. Personal preferences prevail here. One area for improvement...our table wobbled. When you're eating at a nice place expect steady tables. The server brought over wedges to try and fix it, but gave a weak effort with no luck. So I got down and fixed it. She did offer to give us another table which was the right thing to do. But my wife didn't want to move.. I noticed other tables wobbling too. I'm not a type A person either. Such an easy thing to fix. I hope the management takes this feedback to check them. Worth trying this place for sure.

First time trying this place out we stopped by also found out it on Google rated best burgers in town, the burgers were really good, the drinks were great atmosphere on point.

This place is a real hidden gem. We tried the aftermath oysters, the shrimp, the short rib, and scallops. With the key lime for dessert. Hard to say how we'd rank each of them, as they were all individually excellent. There wasn't anything we disliked on the table and they all showed great balance in flavor. The cocktails were also excellent. We had the spritz, sparkling negroni, and the sangria. All were excellent, but the sparkling negroni being a real favorite. Service was responsive and you could tell the server was excited about the food he was serving.

Plenty of parking in the back. We had an early evening reservation and needed to leave after an hour for a concert. We stayed a little later to not miss out on the pretzel bread pudding with sweet potato ice cream. Really good. We had the chili braised short rib (pic) and jadori chicken thighs. Didn't need a knife for either...fall off bone tender and so flavorful. We added the Mac'n'cheese (very cheesy and creamy) and broccolini ala carte. Service was excellent. We will be back soon. Update: we've been a few times since. Sorry didn't take pics or note the dinner menu items but enjoyed with another couple. Today went for Mother's Day brunch. Not sure they will continue brunch service but among the group we had prime rib, Korean fried chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits relleno, and their version of an upgraded egg mcmuffin - all of us were happy with our choices and service. This is one of our favorite spots.

Stopped by for a happy hour. Pretty decent deal for $10. Single Patty Burger and some fries. Surface was a tentative, temperature. Was nice, atmosphere was clean and pretty, and generally a pleasant experience.

everything was great - the burger is one of the best I’ve had ever. the ny strip was also great & the bar makes a great Negroni. I’d definitely be back

Absolutely lived up to the best burger in the valley!! Phenomenal burger. Paired with great service and a cozy atmosphere.

This was a new and pleasant surprise up in the Biltmore area. Every course was an outstanding example of detail put into every plate. Let's not ignore the 90's under-theme going on here, best way I can describe it..great lighting and a solid soundtrack of nostalgia. We started with the special, Mussels steamed in a tasty brown broth with a smokey bacon and I want to say miso mix. The one thing you begin to realize are the flavors that they pack into every dish, this special begins that experience. Decided on the short rib and was blown away, everything from the tender meat to the side of lentil mix, everything was paired perfectly. Also tried the After'Mac', they had me at Velveeta! IYKYK.This puts it on the comfort list for sure and the jack and muenster make it creamy and another mind blower on its own. There is of course desert, which made the cut as well with the Pretzel Bread Pudding, again a winner. So with great food comes great service as well. They really outdid themselves. We had Mark assist us and it was a welcome experience for someone who knows what good service actually looks like. Cocktails were great, attached with reasonable price as well. Started with a nice Old Fashioned, not too sweet and then followed it up with Baller Sour which again, was well balanced and paired with the food great throughout the night. This is was definitely a great experience to stumble into. Don't waste your time with all the basics in the area. Spend some money on something you will actually impress you for a change.

Get the big easy and ask for it to be made slightly more spicy with some bitters! So good (and I can't usually eat/drink spicy things so trust me it's delicious and not too spicy). The scallops were cooked PERFECTLY, the salmon was grilled and gave it a great flavor, the steak was great, you just really can't go wrong here.

We were pleasantly surprised with this place! We are gluten-free and didn't see much on the menu for us and we're about to leave but then we found out they did in fact have gluten-free buns and a couple more options. We are so glad we stayed! The food Was fantastic as was the service. We look forward to going back

The burger was just as good as it’s hyped up to be. Atmosphere was chill and I loved the music selection. Great service!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such a great find in Phoenix. We came in for lunch and were impressed by how good everything was — flavorful, well-prepared, and satisfying without being heavy. Service was excellent and the overall vibe was perfect for a relaxed midday meal. Can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu.

Aftermath Kitchen & Bar nails it with both food and atmosphere. The food was incredible—those French fries are bomb—and the vibe is modern, lively, and inviting. Perfect for date night or a night out with friends.

Oh my GOODNESS this place was such a good find. The happy hour menu is *chefs kiss* amazing and the mocktails and cocktails are both equally delightful. I highly recommend the Aftermac (Mac and cheese), little Caesar (it’s not little at all and was split by 2) and the fries were good but I wish I tried the fried rice! My friend enjoyed her cocktail and Italian wine. The passion fruit pepper mocktail was so good I need to call and ask what’s in it. Experience was lovely, service was great, vibe was cute (dimly lit but can still see a menu clearly and easily) Loved this place!!

Got a to-go order for our first time trying this place. We got the Aftermath Burger, the Jalapeño bacon Burger, key lime bar, and the pretzel bread pudding. We definitely found our new burger spot 💯. The creamy cheese on the Aftermath, and that BACON JAM on the Jalapeño bacon burger ugghhhh it was so savory and delicious. Desserts were also amazing! The bread pudding had a really great flavor and warm spice, and the key lime bar was perfectly tart and sweet. We can't wait to come here again and actually have a sit down meal. Side note, I don't know why other places can't seem to avoid soggy fries and buns in to-go orders, but these guys got it down! Fries were still crispy and delicious, and the burgers OMG they were just so incredible! We've lived a block away for 5 years and can't believe we waited so long to try this place. 100000/10 will return. Special shout out to Adam for the above and beyond service on the desserts.

im usually a pretty big stickler for eating my burger w ketchup / but i had the aftermath burger and ate the whole thing without a damn drop of ketchup on it… cause the flavors that good! steak frites were fireeeeee as well. and pacifico on draft?! will def be back.

Absolutely the best cheeseburger I’ve had ever, hands down. It’s one of those places where I’m already planning a follow up dinner. The atmosphere was moody, nice and quiet. The service is great, they weren’t too busy so we got a lot of attention and were able toget to know our server pretty well. Cocktails were delicious and the prices were reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Crossed this place off after driving by each day for work. An ok happy hour 4-6 with a couple bucks off cocktails. The food was good. Nothing wow but was good. The Mac n cheese had Velveeta which seems to undermine the other cheeses. The trout schnitzel was almost dry but was good when eaten with all the components in the dish. Service was great. Cocktails were good. Just a good experience over all.

I’ve wondered about this place every time I drove by it. A couple of friends gave the invite and I was excited to accept. Walking in, I thought how empty it was and it made me uneasy—granted it was a bit before happy hour. Sat at the bar and our bar tender immediately greeted our group. She answered every question we had and recommended drinks. Every drink we ordered was fantastic—not too sweet and just right. I ordered the Charred Brussel Sprouts because I wasn’t really hungry but it ended up being a shareable appetizer or a whole meal; this dish is a large portion and absolutely delicious. Friend ordered the oysters; we thought the great presentation of this dish was going to be false advertisement when it came to flavor (due to past experiences). I was wrong. Oysters tasted fresh and were very good (a tiny dirty but not anything that affected the experience). Have to say, the Mac n’cheese was amazing! What was the best for me, though, out of everything, was Pretzel Bread Pudding…one of the best I’ve ever had. Aside the server who just stood behind us—which was very uncomfortable, our actual bartender was incredibly friendly and attentive. Yes. I will be coming back to try other drinks and items on the menu. Great place to finally visit.

Aftermath was a new trendy restaraunt with a great vibe. I was initially concerned with the parking situation since there were only a few spots in front of the restaraunt. Fear not, there's a big parking lot in the back. The food was good, not amazing. Surprisingly the romaine wedge stood out to us the most; great flavors that mixed very well. Not a big fan of the short rib or the pasta (a little bland). Drinks were great! The server was friendly, fast, and checked on us often.

The food was decent but too expensive for what they give you. Not dissatisfied with the wings and drink. But also, wouldn't come back for them. Had the ladybird drink and valley wings. The drink was good, this would be the only thing I ordered again if I came back.

My friend, Aja, had some time before her flight out of Phoenix, and I've been wanting to visit this restaurant for some time. We rolled in on Wednesday afternoon so the place was sleepy before the dinner rush. The lighting and decor were indicative of upper class dining. We ordered salad, and wings, with beers to wash all this down. Our server was attentive, and quick to deliver (didn't catch her name, though)

UPDATE: Adam, the General Manager, just demonstrated he genuinely cares that his customers have a great experience at the Aftermath by refunding the entire $22 charge for the double cheeseburger (see original complaint below). He has also indicated he spoke with his staff to explain the importance of advising Happy Hour customers when their choices are not part of the Happy Hour values. To show my appreciation, I'm going to change my 1-Star Service rating to a 5-Star Service rating, & I will thank Adam personally on our next Happy Hour visit. This would have been an otherwise lovely Happy Hour with me & my other two friends, if not for the unpleasant surprise I got when I received my portion of the bill. In addition to one of my friend's Mac n Cheese order, she & I decided to split the $10 Happy Hour Cheeseburger. When ordering, our server asked if we wanted the double cheeseburger, or the single, so we opted for the double. I later asked the server to put the burger on my check, but was taken aback to see a $22 charge for the cheeseburger. I didn't expect the charge to remain at $10, but the $12 surcharge for the extra patty seemed excessive. When I asked our server about it, she matter-of-factly said that's the standard charge for a double cheeseburger. Since we were obviously ordering off the Happy Hour menu, I think our server should not have offered us the double cheeseburger option off the standard menu without also advising us of the $12 difference in price. We definitely would have been repeat customers, but not now, after feeling like we were intentionally misguided.

Stopped during happy hour and sat on the patio. Very relaxing spot with plenty of seats at the bar and 📺 TV's for the games. The servers were attentive and my order arrived quickly. I had the aftermath burger and was hesitant because...well, Velveeta cheese is on it. My server said you really don't notice because of all the spices put into daily prep of the burgers. However, once received I didn't particularly enjoy because it seemed salty. My salad was delicious and so was my dining companions. The drinks were pretty and tasty 😋. A quick restroom visit found that to be very pleasant too. Design was somewhat spa/resort like 👍🏾

We spent fathers day 2023 at Aftermath, located off of Bethany Home Rd in Phoenix, AZ. The restaurant was clean and the service was perfect! The food came and my son stated that his noodles where undercooked and our chicken on the salads was over cooked. 🤷‍♀️ A hit and miss I guess. The food was plated beautifully and our drinks where tasty. Great hang out for a romantic dinner, however for a ‘family night out’ a bit over priced. ☺️

Honest opinion in a nutshell - kinda pricey bar food. It was good, but nothing stand out. To be fair, I ordered bar food style, heavy on apps, but I wanted to know the basics. The burger is a smash burger, I get that, but one of the patties was almost a beef tuile; it was smashed and crisped so much. Lots of bread for such small patties. The fries cooked in beef fat is nice, seemed like maybe the tots might have been as well? Either way, good crispy texture, almost too much though. Have to watch the line between crispy and fried to all get out. Burrata dish was very basic. Slivered almonds from a bag, 1/4’d strawberry, some heirloom tomato… no seasoning to speak of. Not even the burrata was finished with anything. Fresh flavors yes, but sort of flat. Salt, pepper, and some sort of acid would go a long way. Saving grace was that the ‘AfterMac’ was pretty decent and the cocktails were strong. I’d go back to try a pasta, the Brussels, and the fried chicken. Maybe that would have given me a better idea of the chef.

This place should be embarrassed by the food and service provided. We had reservations at 630 for a birthday party and while we were seated promptly, it took the waitress 30 min to take drink orders and an hour and half to take our food order. We didn’t eat dinner till 830/9 and the food was terrible. Brussels sprouts were soggy and cold. Al pastor chicken was burnt, flavorless, and dry. The burger was ok but the “lettuce wrap” instead of a bun was a joke. It was literally 2 pieces of romaine. One on top and one on bottom. We ended up spending $90 for 2 people and were starving when we left. They also charge a 3% fee for using a credit card. Overall a terrible experience and would not come back.

This place has decent food, but exceptionally bad service and long wait times. I used to enjoy eating here but as it's become more popular the food/service has fallen off a cliff. It is abundantly clear a good dining experience isn't important to management.

I waited two hours to get a cold burger with no explanation or apology, and they included 20% automatic gratuity. I will never never eat here again. Kitchens get slow and things happen, but the lack of of care or common courtesy is really unforgivable. Hope they get new management. This place used to be decent.