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Perched at an elevation of nearly 1,800 feet above the Phoenix valley, The Patio at Las Sendas delivers something genuinely rare in the Mesa dining scene: sweeping panoramic sunsets paired with a kitchen that earns its own recognition. Open to the public — no golf membership required — the restaurant draws locals and visitors alike for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner across two distinct spaces on the Las Sendas Golf Club property.
The Patio is the more atmospheric of the two venues, designed for evenings when the setting matters as much as the meal. The outdoor dining format, combined with live music offered seasonally on weekends, makes it a natural choice for date nights, anniversaries, and celebrations. The "Patio After 5" dinner menu leans into the smoker: Las Sendas smoked prime rib, pork belly, and baby back ribs are signatures, alongside steaks, seafood, salads, and appetizers. Desserts — bread pudding, crème brûlée, cheesecake, and dessert cocktails — close the evening on a satisfying note.
The wine program here has earned formal recognition: Wine Spectator granted The Patio its Award of Excellence, a distinction that reflects both the depth of the wine list and the seriousness with which the team approaches its beverage program. For guests who enjoy exploring by the glass or the bottle, the list rewards attention.
Adjacent to the golf course, The Grille operates as a more casual counterpart — a sports bar setting that welcomes families and post-round golfers with equal ease. The American menu covers classic ground: signature burgers, flatbreads, sliders, soups, sandwiches, and shareable appetizers, with happy hour specials adding further appeal. Guests dining at The Grille in the evening can also order from the "Patio After 5" menu, bringing the smoker's output to a more laid-back setting.
Together, the two spaces offer a full-day dining rhythm — from Friday morning breakfast through weekday lunches to weekend brunch — all anchored by more than 1,500 OpenTable reviews that consistently place Las Sendas among Mesa's most recommended dining destinations.
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