The Ostrich

Soooooo let me start by saying, I don't want to spoil the way to get to the entrance here on Google. As a Chandler resident for 7 years, I would have NEVER guessed that the entrance of The Ostrich would be RIGHT THERE the entire time!!! I can't even tell you how many Saturday mornings (farmers market) I've walked towards it, near it, past it, and yea, not a clue!! Lol!! Okay, back to F&B report. Love love love!! My friends and I (3 people) came here for happy hour on a weekday, so we felt very taken care of. The food came out at a decent time, the drinks were delicious. Portion sizes are spot on (see photos) The service was excellent (shout out to Emma) and we were ask if everything was okay every 10-15 minutes, even after all of our food and drinks came out. I would have never imagined myself coming here had it not been my friend's recommendation. This place is officially on my top 5 HH list. I am not a dressed up type, but this place gave me a small motivation to do so, just because of the decor and how dark it was haha. Granted I saw other guests came in with jeans and tank tops no problem, and no special dress code is required.

Went for a work holiday event and we had fun. Drinks and food was good. Some may consider the drinks pricey. My old fashioned and whiskey sour were about $20-$25 each but they were delicious. Food was good. They served us chicken parmesean, pasta, bread and salad. We also some appetizers which were great as well. A solid 7/10. Worth a try.

We went here for my birthday and from the get go our waitress didn’t seem like she wanted to be there. The food was great and it makes me want to go to Crust, but a lot of the drinks we ordered off the menu had ingredients missing which was disappointing for a cocktail bar. We put everything on one tab to make it easier on the staff and looking over it they added two extra drinks that no one got and didn’t take off for the happy hour drinks. They also charged two different prices for the same fries and two different prices for a drink (not on the happy our menu). I had a good time for my birthday celebration because of the people I was with, not because we went here.

This place is haunted with a capital haunted!!! This is one of the coolest speakeasies in Arizona. The atmosphere is incredible. The drink menu is very comparable to one of your high-end cocktail bars bartenders in service are very professional and courteous and they know their cocktails. But back to the spirits that roam the ostrich there are more than a few, and if you go, you may experience one of them!

The food was great but some of our drinks were only okay. We were disappointed that the online drink menu did not match the menu there and we couldn’t get what we went there for. Our server was a little MIA sometimes when we’d like to have ordered things and the music was not quite what we were anticipating for the atmosphere as well as it being a a tad too loud. It was a really cool place to see though! I would give it another shot.

Great drinks, pricey, but really good with some really unique ones. Cool atmosphere. Kinda loud and hard to have conversations.

We stopped in for a cocktail and had a fun time. It's not too expensive and has plenty of space for a group party. If you like old style prohibition era style bars you will like it here.

Awesome little cocktail bar in downtown chandler. Very trendy. Mixed crowd. Cool vibes and super chill. And amazing drinks with variety of great cocktails

Really a sick speakeasy. My friends brought me here while I was in town, and I don't regret it. I'm by no means an expert in any realm of alcohol consumption, but I had several great drinks (that I forgot to take pictures of), namely the Clover Club and another that was an anonymous drink at the server's recommendation. I had a great time in a cool place with good friends. Obviously, my experience can't be transferred to your own, but the people working there put in the work to make it a great time. It also is somewhat attached to the restaurant above, so my friend ordereda calzone that made my other friend envious. I almost forgot to mention, maybe I'm just used to L.A. rates, but the drinks were not expensive. I think they were very fairly priced. Check this place out if you've got the time.

The Ostrich was such an amazing experience. With real historic charm and an updated delicious menu, this place is a perfect spot to bring a date, your friends, or clients! This was a speakeasy during the prohibition!!! The bartenders and the manager, O, were all fantastic and we are excited to check out their murder mystery this weekend!! The drinks are so so good and all the food is wonderful too!! Can't wait for more nights at The Ostrich.

I came here with a few friends on Tiki Tuesday and ordered the Flamingo Bowl to share. It was super tasty and the 4 of us easily finished it. I love the dark and moody atmosphere inside and the decorations for Tiki Tuesday were so fun! The service was amazing, one of my friends was not drinking and asked for a mocktail and the bartender went above and beyond to make her something that she liked! Can't wait to come back here and try some more drinks!

Great place! Unfortunately the music was WAY too loud. Me and my table were yelling at each other because we had to fight against the club music. Even the server said she enjoyed serving in the other half of the room more than the side we were sitting in. Too dark, too loud for a dining space. MAYBE if there was a dance floor...it was giving very much gay club vibes (which I love cuz I'm gay but this was the WRONG setting for that). We left early cuz we wanted to be able to hear each other while we enjoyed our drinks (found ourselves at Hidden House down the street). Drinks were DELICIOUS. Server, Emma, was amazing! Would love to come back to The Ostrich as long as the music isn't overbearing.

Party of 3 came in on a Friday night around 9 p.m. We ordered a couple of drinks & two appetizers. Our drinks were tasty and the food was fire! Had a bit of a spicy kick to it. Love the vibe and our waitress was super funny. She was cracking jokes all night. Loved her drink recommendations.

Gina steals the show - I would 100% ask to have her at our table every time, and you should too! I do not know if my 5-star rating is due to her or not, but she certainly was an integral part of the experience for me. Cute little speakeasy in Chandler. Not busy when we went on a Thursday evening around 7 pm. Cocktails were good and music was played at a reasonable level so we could carry a conversation.

Um hello, where has this place been all my life? Our group of 4 was on the hunt for a place for cocktails post-dinner at San Tan Brewery and we stumbled upon The Ostrich not even a block away. This speakeasy is easy to miss of you aren't aware of its existence. The bouncer outside checked our IDs and we proceeded down the staircase to the bar's entrance. I loved the ambiance and decor of this place. We were seated immediately and took a look at their cocktail menu. I ordered the Gilgo Beach-which, let me tell you, this is one of the best drinks on their menu. The combinations of flavors are out of this world and the quality id top-tier. The staff was so kind and the speed of drink delivery was great. I think it's also worth mentioning that the pricing of these high-quality cocktails is very reasonable. If you are someone that enjoys a goof speakeasy and you happen to find yourself in downtown Chandler, you should definitely check this place out.

This place was so cute! Really large space, lots of seating. I went on a Tuesday evening and it wasn't very busy. It was Tiki Tuesday and they had special drinks! The people working were very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was incredible too, especially the garlic knots! They also had a lot of happy hour deals too!

Such a cool place! Secretive entrance, good food, and good drinks! My boyfriend got a jamo and ginger and I got a mock tail, but they don't have a mock tail menu so the bartender just makes one haha it was delicious! The pizza is amazinggggg

I've been wanting to visit this place for a while, and I'm so glad we made it the final stop of our girls night out--it was the perfect way to wrap up the evening! The ambiance was dark and stylishly decorated, creating a cool vibe. I started with the Ostrich Pornstar, which was delicious, and we also shared a charcuterie board that was super tasty. The service was amazing, from the bartenders to the waitstaff--everyone was fantastic! I'll definitely be coming back!

A hidden gem in downtown Chandler that you shouldn't miss, whether you're a local or just visiting. This spot offers fantastic cocktails and great food. The cocktails are exceptional, crafted with attention to detail by the bartender, making each sip a pleasure. The food is delicious and served in perfect portions. The atmosphere is uniquely inviting, with dim vibe, but you can still have a conversation without yelling over the music. If you're searching for the perfect cocktail bar, make sure to stop by this charming spot--you'll love it!

We originally planned to eat dinner at Crust right above The Ostrich, but there was a bit of a wait so our hostess offered to have us seated downstairs at the Ostrich as they are under the same ownership as Crust and serve the same menu! We ended up preferring it over upstairs because it was more of a vibey, intimate ambiance! Overall we enjoyed our drinks and food, although the pizza sauce was a little too sweet for my preference. What made the experience truly special was the service. From the moment we were sat the service was top notch. We learned so much about the story behind The Ostrich and it was super interesting to see little tributes made to the original speakeasy. You can tell the employees are really passionate about where they work and I really appreciate that!

Stopped in here to show my best friend this speakeasy. I haven't gone here in about 6 months so I assumed that Chanel was still the Manager but turns out, she's no longer here! I really liked her bubbly and fun personality so that was kinda a let down. Wherever she is , they are lucky to have her! She was amazing! In anycase, this is still a nice quaint place to come and have a peaceful evening while chatting over din din and drinks. The only thing that, I keep forgetting to add is that, your cell phone may not work inside, due to being in a basement atmosphere . Fyi When I told my friend this, I could read the eyes of not wanting to stay long. Lol There is a full service bar which has every liquor one could think of. The food, however, comes from upstairs and is really good. Awesome staff here! I recommend trying the butter cake for desert which is, awesome!

Tasty drinks and such a chill place. Savanah was amazing. Would definitely come back.

Great place. We stopped in for after dinner drinks and dessert at the recommendation of a friend. The drinks had fresh ingredients and the desserts were amazing. If you haven't been here you should definitely check it out.

Good place to hang out with friends. Love the ambiance. Dark and moody. Plays rap and rnb and it isn't too loud. Populated but not crowded. The service is friendly and efficient. The food is from Crust upstairs and is pretty decent. Their espresso martinis aren't the best I've had but not the worst.

I live a good speakeasy Stumbling across The Ostrich was the perfect ending to a fantastic night. Can venue fills up quickly They also do not take reservations so the earlier the better or be prepared to wait. This venue fills up quickly They also do not take reservations so the earlier the better or be prepared to wait. I loved how lively the atmosphere was and the staff were working hard to make sure everyone enjoyed themselves They are pretty spacious compared to other speakeasy's

This place is beautiful and a cute little gem. Love that it has a relatively full food menu to choose from, very rare for a speakeasy. All the bread and pizza items sounded delish! Also love how spacious and spread out it is, love the booths!

Hands down best date place ever! We thoroughly enjoyed about 3 hrs in your comfy booth w great drinks thank you!

I love this place. The atmoshpere is very relaxed yet intimate. The mixed drinks, and the service are exceptional. I recommend thos place for a second date.

I love the atmosphere, the drinks, and the staff here. We showed up around 5:45pm on a Tuesday (Tiki Tuesday) and it was empty when we arrived, we stayed about 1 hour (babysitters cost money too! ). On a Tuesday throughout our stay the staff was attentive but not overbearing, very friendly and knowledgeable. The drinks were strong and tasty. Great place for our anniversary celebration.

No signage outside, but you'll notice stairs going down and a red light to this speakeasy. The hostess will seat you or go straight to the bar. It has a dark, moody vibe inside. The signature cocktails are good. It can get pretty busy, but our server did check on us at least four times, which was good considering how busy it was during an early Saturday night. It's a great place for date night or small groups.

This was the best speakeasy I've ever been too! Normally they are very small and insanely crowded but The Ostrich had plenty of room, a relaxed lounge vibe feel, & amazing drinks. It was also really cool knowing the history this building has with Chandlers namesake and the reason behind the name The Ostrich (check out the info on the menu)! We live 30+ min from downtown Chandler but will definitely be back soon we loved it here!

I came here last week and I ordered 3 different cocktails and they were all made incorrectly. I ordered a Military Navy, a White Lady, and a Clover Club. None of them tasted right at all. I don't know if it's because 2 of them were made with their "Well" Gin, but that gin doesn't even taste like gin... I Beseeched the bartender to use the Plymouth gin that they had listed on the menu for my Clover Club, and he acquiesced. The cocktail wound up tasting like nothing but Gin and egg white. I will resume visiting Gin and Reel in Phoenix.

We had breakfast around the corner and management mentioned this beautiful original speak easy, Definitely makes you feel like your in the past. Bartender makes drinks custom to us rather than what's on the menu. Great spot for girls night!

Very cute speakeasy in downtown Chandler. Come for the happy hour where you get discounts on drinks and bar bites. Service is always great. We love to look at the celebrity mugshots- it's a nice touch for ultimate speakeasy vibes.

This fun little spot in downtown Chandler got me with pasta. The food was great, the service was wonderful (kind and knowledgeable waitress), and my drink was good. The speakeasy is dim, which make it hard to read a menu but that's expected. Overall, a unique little spot with a unique variety of drinks. (Wish they had beer though!)

Very very cool idea. First the cons: it's very busy and packed in a small tight space. It's hot and stuffy inside and not a lot of room. It's hard to order it's so loud in there. Service is a little slow but with how busy and cramped it was, it's not a Suprise. Also could use a good scrubbing down there. The pros: the bartenders are very friendly, helpful and fun. The drinks are delicious and freshly hand made. The idea of the speak easy is fun and creative. It's not over the top expensive, it's reasonably priced. I'd go again the pros out weight the cons for sure

Cool place for a drink. They have a small menu of their own, and you can also order pizza from Crust. This was the first time I actually stayed, and I had a pleasant experience. I've tried to stop in a couple of times before, and the place just flat out stunk like sewer. I'll definitely stop in again.

Great drinks, you can order food from the restaurant above them (crust) and the pizza and apps were perfect to soak up the booze :)

Cool speakeasy bar under the San Marcus hotel. Cocktails are great although a little on the pricey side. Discovered they serve food from "The Crust" restaurant upstairs and they have a great Happy Hour. Our server was very knowledgeable about the cocktail menu and was able to explain how each one tasted.

Just had a great get together with my husband, sister, brother and sister in law last night! I took my brother and sister in law there for the first time, I've been there a few other occasions. It was a Saturday and the place had a nice buzz to it! They place was pretty packed but we were seated immediately. Our server was sweet and very nice and gave me the recommendation of trying the Ostrich Pornstar cocktail which was delicious! We enjoyed all the cocktails we ordered and the food from crust. The Sicilian pizza hit the spot before a night of dancing later. We had a great experience and would definitely come again!

Find the red light and stairs leads you to a hidden basement bar/lounge. It's dark and moody with loud music but so much fun. A good mix of all age groups too. Drinks are mostly cocktails.

Heard about this speakeasy from the team at Crust. Since we enjoyed the cocktails at Crust, we thought we would try The Ostrich. Hubs and I decided to check it out after dinner on a Friday. We were told what to look for, so locating it was easy. The bouncer checked our IDs then let us through. The space was a little dark, but adds to the ambiance. Plenty of seating; there were couches, booths, table tops, and bar seating. The place was packed, but we found two seats by the bar. The mixologists greeted us as soon as they saw us. I looked through the menu and admired the unique concoctions, but eventually went with my usual, an espresso martini. Hubs ordered something off the menu. The drinks were made well. We also ordered spicy garlic knots which were delicious and had a nice kick. We stayed for a couple of hours, ordered another drink, and chatted with another couple sitting next to us. We liked the drinks and would definitely return. I knocked off a star because there wasn't much airflow. People were sweating and complaining that it was humid.

Ostrich is a must go place. Weekends are the best. Drinks are great and the atmosphere is fantastic. We went during the week for the first time and was a miss but the manager "o" made it right! Love it and I am sure anyone who goes will come back.

I do like that the Ostrich doesn't do passwords like some of the speakeasies do. Look for the orange light to find the entrance, descend the stairs to enter. It does smell musty and it is quite warm and humid inside. I do think the the Ostrich should implement more AC and a de humidifier though to get of the musty smell given hefty prices. I like the walk of mugshots: Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton, Capone etc. The Ostrich has a very extensive spirits and liquor menu along with featured drinks. They serve a nice menu of food items as well. The low ceiling and cinder block walls give you that underground vibe and the black chandelier is a nice touch, but the long bare walk on the left of the entrance could certainly use more decor. The interior size is just right. Sanctuary and Gin & Reel are minuscule in comparison to White Rabbit which is a little too large in my opinion, whereas The Ostrich size is perfect!

Prior to going to The Ostrich I had two friends tell me very different experiences they've had there. One was highly positive and other was very negative. Like most things in life, I decided to go have my own experience and see for myself :) Pros: -Beautiful looking bar with bottles arranged nicely. -It's dark and tiki lounge vibe, which I love. -Hostess was friendly upon arrival. Explained to me that it's Tiki Tuesday and next time if I wear some type of tiki inspired shirt/outfit that I can get a deal on drinks. That's fun! -Bartenders are very cool and know how to make amazing cocktails. I asked for a tiki drink that was a "surprise". Damn, it was good. They burned a piece of cinnamon and I enjoy that smell. My drink was a rum drink. Very tasty. -Fried Calamari from restaurant upstairs was good. -Great ambiance and it was pretty chill. Not too loud or busy (it was a Tuesday) Cons: -Only thing to note is it can be hard to locate if you've never been there before. There is no signage and it's down a flight of stairs. This is intentional, to add to the intrigue of the place, so it's not really a con just something to be aware of.

My husband and I have been going to The Ostrich for almost a decade now, and when I tell you we have witnessed it change, I mean the ups and downs! We are so happy to see The Ostrich back to its amazing state, all thanks to the new manager Shamit! The ambiance, the staff and the food and cocktails are top notch. They have a great craft cocktail menu, my favorite drink that has lived on through all the changes is the baker. A twist on a whiskey sour and it is a 10/10. Other wise they offer dealers choice which I think is so fun and I would highly recommend! The bartenders, Mike, Jet, and Justin to name a few, really know what they're doing and make some of the best cocktails we've ever had. We also have a favorite server, Raiven. Not only is she attentive, but she is so kind and has such a fun personality. If you're looking for a unique speakeasy with a true prohibition vibe, visit The Ostrich. You will not be disappointed!!

This was my first time here. The atmosphere was really chilled. The pizza from the restaurant Crust was awesome. I loved how it was shaped like a wine glass. Cute. The waiter was nice on the eyes and his service was good too.

My speakeasy seeking PIC and I rolled up here on Friday, June 16, 2023 about 4:45 pm. I mentioned this because Crust was hosting a corporate event for avionics companies. We realized we needed to explore for another 15-minutes, I wandered off to find a geocache, and Audrey sought out the entrance for The Ostrich (a suggestion by her daughter) I returned from not finding the cache, but Audrey and Daniel wheeled the corner. She introduced us, and Daniel mentioned to find him again at 5 pm so he can guide us to the secret entrance. (Later) Daniel does guide us to the secret entrance, and briefly explains the history of the speakeasy. It was so cool! A false wall that's a door was very James Bond-ish. Once again, I'm gonna harp on the missed music opportunity with the contemporary tunes versus period music *sigh* I am alone in the thinking of providing an experiential vibe with decor, dress, patrons, and music. I digress. The walls were adorned with mugshots of celebrities! Of course, the token ostriches needed to be present. On to the main event ... the drinks! We were acknowledged immediately when we posted up at the bar. I ordered a Room 301 since none of the set menu drinks that were specific to The Ostrich had rum in it. Audrey ordered a Mexican Firing Squad. Both cocktails were well done by our mixologist. After our obligatory drink photos we toasted and happily sipped away. In the meantime, we ordered the meatball sliders which were plenty for us. Again, I would've awarded 5-stars *IF* the music matched the experience. Regardless, I would highly recommend The Ostrich any day, and any time they are open.

Absolutely loved the atmosphere here Totally gave me prohibition, mystery vibes and not to mention the cocktails were delicious

Food servers. Excellent desert. Is awesome. This atmosphere is great. Beautiful place

Great bar! The drinks were tasty and strong. And the atmosphere was cool - kind of a speakeasy vibe. Katie was our server and was so sweet and attentive. We were celebrating a graduation and she made sure we had a great time. Would definitely come again.

I usually really enjoy The Ostrich but this time we sat there for 15 minutes waving at the waitresses and the hostess and none of them bothered looking up from the ground. We gave up and went to SanTan Brewing Company and someone immediately greeted us and took our orders after being sat. Oh and the hostess said "Have a good night!" After just sitting us 15minutes before and ignoring us. * * * Okay we went back because the manager responded saying to go in and ask for him. The bartender said his name was Mike and to show him the review and he would honor it. He refused to get the actual manager and he gave us a shot that was not a full shot. Still have a bad taste in my mouth from this place

The service tonight was absolutely awful. The hostess sat us and then sat another table shortly after us, they were serviced right away and we waited for 10mins before asking the hostess who our sever was, the hostess then notified the server. This server, girl in a red dress, was told she was our server and she serviced two other tables walking past us multiple times and not saying a word. I've been here multiple times and have never had this awful of service. Girl in the red dress (the server) should be retrained in customer service. Even if there was confusion on if we were their table, they should've at the very least acknowledged us.

Gina was the best server! She had great style and energy, with great recommendations! She definitely made the night great for us! 10/10 would come back

Fun speakeasy underneath Crust! The drinks here are so good (and strong!)! Our server was amazing! She made the experience that much better. She was super attentive and took time to talk with us and joke around. We even got a sampler of a drink on the house! I love the vibe here. It's not too noisy and is a quieter, calmer area to hang out. Nice romantic date spot as well. You can order food from Crust. The menu consists mainly of salads, pizza and pasta. I ordered gluten free penne with marinara. It was very flavorful. I will definitely be back!

GINA is soo good!!! She truly made the experience She is truly the modern day flapper. If coud rate over 5 starts I would.

The drinks are great but the basement is a bit musty. Couldn't get past the smell that time we were there and had to leave. The mixology is truly great though!!