Saddle Bronc Grill

LOVE this place! Broasted chicken is THE BEST! Only have gotten take-​out so can’t comment on atmosphere. Highly recommend the rattlesnake bites appetizer! Mashed potatoes & gravy are really good, too.

Jamie was an excellent server! Made sure I enjoyed my meal! I ordered the breasted chicken and had the martini potato — I’ll be back! My cousin said the clam chowder was to die for!

Excellent food and service but rather expensive. Was very busy when we went. Bar chairs uncomfortable. Waitress was excellent and kept good tabs on us though most were spending too much time chatting with people they obviously knew as opposed to waiting on people that may have had their first visit. Waiting for her to stop talking to get her attention took quite long.

What a disappointing evening at a restaurant that used to be so reliable for good food and service.
We were seated at a small two person table near a closet door. We waited for fifteen minutes before finally flagging down a wait person who kindly reminded us that we missed happy hour by ten minutes. We smiled and let her know that we have been patiently waiting for fifteen, which usually elicits an accommodation but no such luck.
We ordered and waited and waited only to be interrupted by a flurry of activity in and out of the closet door, which must be a storage area. We asked to move and were told that everyone was in a panic because they thought they ran out of paper for the credit card machine.
At our new table we waited and waited… but at least it was less busy.
We finally got our food, ribs and chicken, very very good. But the side of veggies were so disappointing. They were clearly frozen chopped that you can buy in bulk then steamed. Do yourself a favor and get a salad, you’ll be better off.
After we ate we waited fifteen mins before someone came to remove our plates. We were told that the restaurant decided to go down to one wait person tonight and the poor lady was running ragged.
Saddle Bronc, we hope this feedback helps you improve your service. You had a restaurant full of aggravated diners.

Nice wait people and bartender.

The food is good, especially for a dive bar. The best thing about this place is Lindsay, the server. She is awesome. Best service in the valley! They could give more options for happy hour.

Great selection of beers on tap. Food is good. Not a large place but has some good views of the mountains and the fountain.

Above-​average food, friendly service. It gets noisy especially around the bar area. If you want to enjoy your food and still be able to have a conversation with your companion without screaming, request a table away from the bar… especially around happy hour time. The prices are reasonable and the food portions are pretty big.

I just rate here the owner greeted me sat at a table first time ever in fountain hills has this ever happened. But there’s more fast service friendly atmosphere good food and the cleanest place i have seen the staff take pride in what they do so that comes from management. If your in fountain hills and don’t stop your missing out.

If your looking for noisy with a side of crappy service and meh food, this is the place for you …

Some of the best service in a restaurant I’ve had in a while. The gentleman at the door made everyone feel welcome and thanked many people he passed on his way though the restaurant.
The food was top notch, I had the meatloaf and it was filling. Served exactly as you would expect.
Stop by if you can!
I’m sure I’ll be back.

We used a Groupon from way back that had lost the promotional value. Still got our original $ 12 off. The burger my husband ordered was big and juicy. I had the half brisket/​half bbq sandwich on a hoagie roll. It was pretty good but left me wishing I had ordered a burger. The fries were standard ff like other restaurants. The beer was cold and the service by the bartender was nice. He was very attentive on a Friday afternoon. We would return again when we are in the area to try other things.

If you are in the area and hungry please do not go to Saddle Bronc Grill. I suggest you go to El Canto. It is in the same parking lot.
Saddle Bronc is overpriced and the food is below average. The service is inconsistent and slow.
We were overcharged and told by the hostess that there was indeed a mistake but they could not change the bill. She advised us that we should remove the amount from the tip! How awkward of a situation to put a customer in.
If you do go check out their stale and water-​downed Ketchup and other condiments. They are disgusting.

The food was mostly really good, but the service was very poor, even rude.
First experience: To go order. Bartender took the order while managing the bar with live music in the background. They got the order incorrect and left out the utensils. I called to let them know of the mistakes and got a voicemail during business hours. I left a message. Nobody called back. The food was very good, however.
Second experience: Called to place a to go order. Went round and round with the gal as she insisted they didn’t have the item I was ordering even though it was on their Web site menu. Turns out the Web site is outdated. When I arrived, I let them know about the mistakes on the previous order. The server asked if I needed utensils as though it was an unusual request. She then said they were out of utensils but if I really needed them she could probably find some. Translation: she didn’t want to bother looking for them. Another server brought us utensils. As I checked out, I asked if she heard what I said about the previous order being incorrect. She said she did hear me, but she wasn’t working that day, had no control over what happened, and isn’t a manager. I asked to speak to a manager. The owner came out and apologized and offered us free dessert.
Third experience: Called to place a to go order. Got the same gal I had issues with previously. She said she would need to get another server to take the order. She then argued with a coworker over who was supposed to take to go orders and left me hanging on the line and never returned. I called and asked for the owner and he took my order. When I arrived, the catty server walked by and smarted off at me. I left the restaurant. The owner followed me out and asked what happened. I told him, but he did not apologize. He just walked away. My wife went in to get our order and received the same catty treatment from the server and gruffness from the owner who just asked her «What do you want me to do? We cancelled your order.»
We won’t be going back.

First impression… place was busy and nicely noisy. The staff was welcoming, the atmosphere very nice, and it appeared clean. We ordered a grilled cheese sandwich ($ 9) and a Pulled Pork Sandwich ($ 11 or $ 12) with a diet Pepsi and water. Bill was $ 23.12, added $ 4 for tip.
We REALLY liked the place, too bad that $ 9 Grilled cheese was near cold as were the fries. Because it was cold, the edges were pretty hard. My wife ate a few bites from each half. A BLT is the same price… shoulda tried that. Who charges $ 9 for a grilled cheese? We had to see what it was! (It was a $ 5 sandwich at best!) OK, My Spicy BBQ pulled pork. It was hot as were my fries. My guess is the Grilled Cheese was done well before this, so it got cold. The BBQ sauce was delicious, but just put on top of the mound of pork. The pork itself was OK, not much flavor, and a bit dry.
Both plates came with a few deliciously tangy pickles, and a small portion of fries. We did get replacement fries for the cold ones.
It wasn’t bad, but for the prices, I’d just expect a little better quality. I know I sound whiney here, but when I go out and pay for a meal, I want better than I can cook. It’s a family friendly welcoming joint… give it a shot. I’m not sure if we’ll go back.

Wow,!!! The Ribs Do fall off the Bone. Just one problem I never stop to take a picture !!! Lol Happens every time I eat here ?!? Sorry ???

Walking into the restaurant I did not have extremely high expectations for the food as we walked in right around closing time. The hostess kindly checked with kitchen to check the availability for food. The pork in the Pulled Pork sandwich was extremely tender and juicy, also the sauce was very tasteful. The fries were crunchy and seasoned well– no need for ketchup. All in all the service was great and the food was delicious. Definitely a restaurant I would return to. (Also the Rattlesnake Eggs are a must try!)

Had the saddle bronc burger with green chile.
The burger was pretty good and was cooked per my order. Which if you know me, is a big deal. My only complaint is the green chile. A spoonful of the canned hatch mild added to this burger was both a waste of money ($ 2 something extra) and taste. As in you couldn’t taste it.
The bartender attentive and friendly. The atmosphere appropriate for a bar and the cleanliness was good.
I’ll definitely be back but I’m going to try something else.
Edit: 1−19−16. knocked a star off because of an auto tip added to receipts at our Sunday breakfast meeting. We could not find on our menu that tips were automatically added nor how many In a party trigger the auto tip. This is the only place In Fountain hills that has added an auto tip to our Sunday breakfast checks that we’ve found so far.
If the server would have mentioned the tip was already added, it would have worked better in her favor as I was planning on giving her 25%. As it was, I felt like I was being scammed.
Breakfast plates are average at best for fountain hills.

SBG burger soooo amazing with sweet potato fries in beautiful fountain hills
Elliot very pleasant & awesome bartender

In the remote Fountain Hills vicinity? Love to eat red meat in a rootin’-tootin’ Western type joint? Enjoy live music?
Yes? Well, then I suggest you high-​tail it down to this local honky tonk watering hole.
Steaks are by far the must-​have of the menu. Their chili is killer too.
Service is very friendly and patient. Oh, and check out the bar stools along the bar. They are leather saddles — very nice touch.