Cave & Ives

This place has changed names and categories. It is now called The Attic and is an American Pub. They have 21 beers on tap and great atmosphere, though the music is too loud for a date.
They specialize in burgers and beer and claim to have one of the 5 best burgers in the world (as rated by best burger guide). I don’t eat red meat so I can’t attest, but the veggie melt and bruschetta were fantastic, the flavors were very good and well above bar food.
Check out the newer reviews under its new name, and give this place a shot!

Located above Sacks on Indian School, this place is kind of a hidden gem. Or it was.
I came here w/​a group that had a reservation. When our reservation was made, we were not told we’d be experiencing their last night in business.
We got a salad and 2 of their popular pizza. Meh, Ive had better. In fact, Ive had better food from Sacks downstairs which is why I was very surprised when our waiter told us that the same people own this place.
Our waiter seemed flustered and was inattentive. Their patio looked nice, spacious, w/​a large fireplace.
We only stayed here for maybe a half hour.
I dont really need to tell you I wouldnt go back because, well, theyre closed!

I came here for happy hour. Awesome patio with a fire place for ‘winter’ and amazing views of Camelback. Parking is pretty dicey and dont’ even THINK of parking in the neighboring lot. That guy from the Italian restaurant will tow you. I didn’t eat that night, but my friends did and the pizza looked delicious. I had a sample of a friend’s green tomato caprese bruschette and it was good/​interesting. Grejat happy hour specials and very attentive service.

Yum! Tried this place for the first time last night and I will be back! I will say I wish there was a sign down stairs directing you where to go, it was a little confusing at first. The patio seating offers great views and you are protected from the setting sun. They have a FANTASTIC beer selection. I mean it. I am rarely impressed by beer menus and this one did it for me. I started off with the cheese plate, loved the presentation and the cheeses. They were not what you usually get around town. I only wish they came with an explanation of what was what. The Apple Gorgonzola salad with the warm balsamic was delicious. We barely had room left to try a bite of the Red Goat pizza, but let me tell you a bite is all that was needed to ensure a return visit for more. I can’t wait to go back and try the other menu options.

Not sure I’d label this Mediterranean, but I WOULD label it yummy!
I had a pizza and my boyfriend had the clam appetizer and we were STUFFED. I ate the whole pizza because I couldn’t stop. If you want a CUTE little restaurant with good food, good views, and some great beer and wine, Cave and Ives is for you.
If you’re thinking about it… stop. Just show up :)

I visited Cave and Ives on my hunt for the best burger in Phoenix. It came in 1^st place among 16 other restaurant burgers. Here’s my review.
When I tried the «Cave and Ives» Burger, at Cave and Ives Portico Grill, I had a moment of astonished surprise. How was this secret kept from the world?! I had been to Cave and Ives before, and enjoyed some tasty food and delicious beer, but this is a perfect burger. The pretzel bun is flavorful, but still soft and not too aggressively «pretzel-​ed» that it steals the show. The patty is remarkably juicy, and has a terrific grilled flavor, enhanced by the smoky chipotle aioli. The sautéed onions melt and give a nice sweet finish. The lettuce and tomato add crunch and freshness. I can’t find any faults in this burger! When I think of what a good restaurant burger should be, this is what I think of, which is why it’s my number one burger. Seriously, go and give it a try! I recommend pepper jack for your cheese selection.
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Cave & Ives is a floor above Sacks Sandwich.
The food here is amazing! The pizza is very good, their meet and cheese board is phenomenal! If you’re a beer snob like I am, you are in beer heaven! Over 80 beers available from all over the world! I highly recommend this place if you’re looking to unwind after a long day at work.

This place is great. The food, atmosphere, and service. We have been multiple times now and tried burgers, pizza, and salads. We have not eaten anything that has not been outstanding. Every time we go the owner and his wife are there and come and visit every table. They have a very large selection of beer, which the owner went over in detail with my girlfriend. It is complimentary valet parking, walk up a small flight of stairs, and enter a dimly lit posh restaurant, but you do not pay the posh price. It’s such a great place to wine and dine guest too!

Nice bar, small. Outside with mister is relaxing. Prices were okay… Did a low carb salad with side of meatballs… Very willing to accommodate a custom dinner.

Good for beer, not for food.
One thing I really like about this place is the selections of beers! If you don’t want a beer on tap they have specialty beers with a wide variety in their cooler! Love that!
Here’s what I didn’t like. I didn’t like their korean bbq wings. I felt like I could’ve gotten better wings at Buffalo Wild Wings (would’ve been cheaper than $ 8). I wasn’t really a fan of their Tuscan pie pizza either. My friend only took a bite and didn’t finish the rest.
I did like their bruchetta though! I would order that again if I came here! Overall its a great place for good beer! I wouldn’t come for the food though.

Another new great place in the Arcadia neighborhood to grab some great food and select a drink from the extensive beer and wine list. I think there were over 60 beers and 40 wines to choose from. I thoroughly enjoyed the tomato and candied pancetta bruschetta and the lamb kefta… yummy! Definitely check this place out when the weather is cooler and you can enjoy the view of Camelback Mountain from the patio.

Came here after a long hard day’s work in the Arcadia neighborhood. The upstairs restaurant/​bar/​patio setup is unique and offers a superb view of Camelback Mountain. Ordering a Four Peaks Peach Ale and Crispy Bavaras Fries made for the perfect happy hour.

Went here for dinner with a few friends before Buzzcation a few weeks ago. I love this place!
You go upstairs & there is an AMAZING patio! The service was super friendly, too.
I had the spaghetti and meatballs and you can bet I ate every last bite of those balls. The dish itself wasn’t so huge that I was stuffed and didn’t have to have a box of leftovers in my car to stink it up. It was juuuuuuuust right.
And talk about a small world! The GM’s wife owns The Herb Box, one of my favorites!
I don’t know much about the drinks there, but I do know the food & staff were stellar. I’ll be back. (Don’t say it like Arnold because he cheated on his awesome wife with a freaking housekeeper. What a loser!)

Went here on a weeknight with family. This place is nice and quaint and seems to be a place more fitting for a dinner date or a small dinner gathering with family or friends rather than somewhere to enjoy the scene and casual atmosphere.
The manager of the restaurant was more than accomodating and the service was fantastic. Prices were reasonable considering that it was a nicer place. They do also have a small patio with misters for days and nights when its cooler out which overlooks camelback mountain.
Overall, I enjoyed my experience and will definately come back again.

I went to Cave and Ives with a gaggle of ladies for a friend’s bachelorette party.
One in our party had been there before and her request to be sat in the foyer-​area was accepted without hesitation. Our waitress informed not only the other staff members, but the owner that we were there for a bachelorette party and we had no less than 3 staff members come to our table with congratulations and advice on where to head for the evening. The owner poured our champagne!
The majority of us had pizza. I ate the sausage and mushroom which was a little heavy on the sausage, but had just the right amount of mushroom. I ate about 75% of it and kept the rest for an early morning snack. The crust was a bit limp, no doubt due to the weight of the sausage, but overall I was quite pleased. A friend had the Tuscan pizza, which was pretty amazing. I thought that apple slices on a pizza would be odd, but the texture did not offend, especially since the flavor did so well with the proscuitto, fig marmalade and gorgonzola. Holy macaroni my mouth is watering just writing about it!
The service and the food are just fantastic at Cave and Ives and I would highly recommend giving them a try!

Disappointing. =/​Both food and service were lacking. Went here the other night with a group of 6. It was a Tuesday, we arrived around 730pm and the place was pretty much empty. I think there were 2 people at the bar, but that’s all i recall… Found that strange based on the fact that I had heard the place was really good and I was looking forward to finally getting my mouth on some of their menu.
Group ordered the meat plate and caprese salad, which I didn’t try, but no one raved about them. I had been recommended to their pizza, so I ordered the Tuscan pie. Here’s my issue with the food… the Tuscan pie is listed as having prosciutto, gorgonzola, amongst a couple other things. Prosciutto it was not. I’m 99% sure it was canadian bacon. Prosciutto is pretty discernible; in appearance, texture and taste. The meat was pink and thick-​sliced like deli meat. Prosciutto came on the friggin meat plate, but they failed to put it on my pizza? Really? Then there’s the gorgonzola, or should I say lack of? I was 2 pieces into the pie before I had my first taste of it. The pizza wasn’t terrible; it just flat out did not arrive as it stated on the menu. Why did I not squabble with my server and demand a new pie? Well, he would have had to come back to our table for that to happen. He was possibly the worst server in the history of servers. After taking our appetizer order, he didn’t come back until the apps arrived. It would’ve been nice to put our food order in prior to that, so that the food could come out when our apps were gone. Instead we sat waiting and hungry. It would have been nice to have waters and sodas refilled, without having to ask a manager-​type person who was passing by after our glasses went empty for 10 minutes… Or even if he could’ve stopped by to ask about the food, during either the apps or entrée portion… Ugh. He was awful. If I had his name, I would tell you to stay away from him, but alas, I don’t.
The inside is nice and their patio looks like it would be good once the weather cools down. They have a good beer and wine selection as well, so it could be a good hh spot… I want to like this place, I really do. We’ll see. It won’t be my first choice, but I will consider returning if prompted.

Nice ambiance, uncluttered and classy without being snotty! Every staff member was friendly — pleasant, not pushy.
10-​star dessert — lemon tart thing with a dollop of something magical on top, great presentation with some fruit and sauce. Very nice wine & beer selection, interesting choices and good variety to go with everything on the menu (ask for help, don’t guess).
Saffron Shrimp Scampi — YES. Plump, tasty shrimp. Lightest of light sauce with no greasy residue. Fresh tomatoes & basil. Very nice summer dish.
Will definitely go back — take friends — try more dishes. Really want to get out on that PATIO and watch the sun set when the good weather comes back. NICE NICE place for dates or friends.

Excellent food, great service and an even better line up of craft beers on tap and in their coolers.
PS — they have a retail license which means you can take a 6 pack home when you pick up a pizza or just want to grab some unique beers on your way home from work.

2.5 stars might be more accurate. «Ok» is a good description of the place, it’s not bad, but not good either, it’s just there, and by there, I don’t mean a place that I think I’ll have a desire to return to. This place is like the girlfriend that seems perfect on paper, but just doesn’t do it for you…“it” just isn’t there.
I say «on paper» literally because the menu looks great. They have a good, broad variety of beer and wine, as well as an adequate amount of selection on the dinner menu. And physically this girlfriend even looks good… this place has a nice patio (when it’s not 110 and humid outside), and a good open feel inside that’s quite nice at first glance. The longer we were in the place the more we saw the need to balance out all the hard surfaces on the interior as it is fairly loud and echo-​y, and the finishes seem nice, but could have been put together a little more professionally.
sooo what’s the deal you ask? this place looks good, has a good menu, and a good patio, what’s the downfall? It sets you up and never delivers. The descriptions and ingredients in the dishes should make for some very flavorful and decadent dishes, however, when tasted, there’s nothing special about them. The ingredients were rather bland, and there wasn’t even a good texture to write home about.
We started with the baked cheese tartlet appetizer, which is a unique take on bruschetta that I was rather looking forward to. Picture flaky pastries that are strawberry shortcake style in shape with a layer of cheese at the bottom and the toppings above. The triple cream brie was almost undetectable in flavor and the Gorgonzola, although more pronounced, didn’t seem like it was high quality… the richness and flavor just weren’t there.
The «red goat pizza» was up next. This is surely a promising lineup: goat cheese ricotta cheese, roasted red bell peppers, roasted tomato, fresh basil, and a sun dried tomato pesto sauce. Great «qualities» to have in a pizza right? But when you take a bite, you are left feeling empty, unfulfilled, confused how such a great sounding pizza can deliver such little flavor. There was no crust with a to die for texture or bites bursting with fresh ingredients, it was the girlfriend that just didn’t give you that feeling.
I can see why others have rated it higher, it certainly has the makings for something great, and maybe we hit it on an off night, but the delivery man came, and he showed up empty handed.

A group of us went to check out this new place a week ago. The beer selection was awesome and I think I’ll be finding myself belly up over there now and again. It wasn’t the best place for a group of 7 but we could stand on the back patio near the bar and be just fine. The view is so nice from there you can’t complain. It is probably better to go with just one other person, share a pizza, and have some drinks. We pizza and salad we had were ok but some of the food I saw around the space made me want to try more of their menu. Check it out for yourself.
I wonder if they are going to get a liquor license but beer and wine works for me.