The Gladly

The Best Burgers in Phoenix, Arizona | Eater Phoenix

"Hours: Open from 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, with dinner service only on Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. Closed Sunday. Chef and owner Bernie Kantak is probably most famous for the legendary Stetson chopped salad on the menu at Citizen Public House, the first restaurant he and partner Andrew Fritz opened in Old Town Scottsdale over a decade ago. But Kantak comes from a family of butchers, and many of his meat dishes at both restaurants are legendary as well, including the Commander Hamburger at the Gladly. A charred but juicy patty, fashioned from a blend of certified Angus beef and brisket, sits on a Noble Bread bun that’s been given a swipe of “special sauce.” The fixings are pretty straightforward: lettuce, tomato, onion, and sweet pickle, which supports the argument that simplicity is the height of sophistication. Another option is going to Citizen for the French Onion Burger, an Angus beef patty, served on a Fudd bun with horseradish aioli and Gruyere. It’s a meaty take on French onion soup (with hints of the French dip), served with a side of French onion jus. Hot tip: Skip the chopped salad for once and go for the Commander Burger, dripping in their signature umami-packed sauce." - McConnell Quinn

The Best Phoenix Restaurants That Are Great for Big Groups | Eater Phoenix

"Chef Bernie Kantak and restaurateur Andrew Fritz, who also founded Citizen Public House and Beginner’s Luck, have created a cocktail-and-comfort-food haven in all of their restaurant locations. For complete privacy with a group up to 50 (seated), book the Whiskey Room at the Gladly, which has its own bar (stocked with lots of whiskey, natch), a dedicated sound system, and hi-def television. For a semi-private vibe, there’s the Green Room, which sits on a mezzanine that overlooks the restaurant and seats 24. FYI — Beginner’s Luck accommodates loads of small gatherings (often bachelorette parties) on its patio, while Citizen Public House offers two semi-private spaces and an ultra-private upstairs speakeasy." - Nikki Buchanan

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"Chef and owner Bernie Kantak is probably most famous for the legendary Stetson chopped salad on the menu at Citizen Public House, the first restaurant he and partner Andrew Fritz opened in Old Town Scottsdale over a decade ago. But Kantak comes from a family of butchers, and many of his meat dishes at both restaurants are legendary as well, including the Commander Hamburger at the Gladly. A charred but juicy patty, fashioned from a blend of certified Angus beef and brisket, sits on a Noble Bread bun that’s been given a swipe of “special sauce.” The fixings are pretty straightforward: lettuce, tomato, onion, and sweet pickle, which supports the argument that simplicity is the height of sophistication. Another option is going to Citizen for the French Onion Burger, an Angus beef patty, served on a Fudd bun with horseradish aioli and Gruyere. It’s a meaty take on French onion soup (with hints of the French dip), served with a side of French onion jus." - Nikki Buchanan

Phoenix’s Best Whiskey Bars | Eater Phoenix

"Although the Gladly has a local cult following in the Biltmore area for its Original Chopped Salad, its whiskey menu deserves the same kind of attention. This is not your standard darkened room with heavy wooden features. The Gladly’s light and airy design is welcoming alongside its five pages of whiskey choices. Its Scotch selection is even broken down into regional selections like Islay and Campbeltown, giving drinkers access to bottles not commonly found." - Asonta Benetti

Chef Bernie Kantak’s sleek spot is known for the Commander Burger—beef‑and‑brisket blend on Noble bread with house special sauce. A recurring pick on Eater’s best‑burger list.