"Buck & Rider flies seafood into Agritopia daily for a buzzing raw bar and LGO Reserve steaks — book it for a lively Gilbert birthday."
About Buck & Rider
Buck & Rider is the seafood-and-raw-bar restaurant from LGO Hospitality at Epicenter at Agritopia in Gilbert, the group's third Arizona location, opened on Labor Day 2023. It runs a 6,800-square-foot dining room and bar plus a large patio, built around a raw bar and fish flown in daily from West, East and Gulf Coast partners.
The mood is energetic rather than hushed — a destination dinner that still works for a crowd. For other Gilbert tables, compare Bourbon & Bones and Culinary Dropout.
The Kitchen
The kitchen leads with the raw bar and the daily catch: a time-stamped raw counter, oysters, and sushi built on Ora King salmon. The signatures regulars order are the crispy rice tuna, the crab cakes from specially chosen Louisiana blue crab, and Dover sole; on the grill, LGO Reserve steaks — Arizona's first beef under a private USDA label — anchor the surf-and-turf side.
Because the seafood is flown in seven days a week, the raw bar and catch of the day change constantly, and the menu is built to move with them.
The Room
The Agritopia space is the Epicenter's signature room — a big, handsome dining room and bar opening to over four thousand square feet of patio with its own bar and live music at weekends. It is lively and social, equally suited to a celebration, a happy-hour crowd or a relaxed business table.
Best for a birthday
Buck & Rider's energy and raw bar make it a natural for a birthday or a sociable first date. The steaks and the patio also make it an easy room to close a deal over dinner.
Not for
Not for a quiet, intimate dinner or a bargain meal — this is a buzzy, full-price seafood destination where the raw bar and the patio keep the volume up.
Frequently Asked
When did Buck & Rider open in Gilbert?
The Gilbert location opened on Labor Day 2023 at Epicenter at Agritopia — LGO Hospitality's third Buck & Rider in Arizona.
What is Buck & Rider known for?
A daily raw bar and seafood flown in seven days a week — crispy rice tuna, crab cakes, Dover sole and Ora King salmon sushi — plus LGO Reserve steaks.
How expensive is Buck & Rider?
It sits in the $$$ range: a destination seafood-and-steak dinner, with a popular happy hour easing the entry price.
Where is Buck & Rider in Gilbert?
At Epicenter at Agritopia, 3150 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert, AZ — a large dining room and bar with a big patio.
Do you need a reservation at Buck & Rider?
Booking is advised for dinner and weekend brunch; the raw bar and patio fill fast, especially at happy hour.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Buck & Rider
Reservations via buckandrider.com or OpenTable; patio and happy hour fill fast.
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Practical Information
Address3150 E. Ray Rd., Epicenter at Agritopia, Gilbert
NeighbourhoodEpicenter at Agritopia
CuisineSeafood & Raw Bar
Price$$$ · seafood + LGO Reserve steaks
Dress CodeSmart casual
Seating≈6,800 sq ft room + 4,000 sq ft patio
ReservationAdvised for dinner & weekend brunch
