1702 W. Camelback Road : Phoenix, AZ 85015 : 602-242-1979
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 As the name would suggest, pho is the house specialty at this budget-friendly neighborhood spot, with quite a few different variations. But because there are more than 160 items on the menu, it's worth it to branch out. We're especially fond of do-it-yourself dishes like shrimp paste grilled on... More >> |
| Central Phoenix |
Vietnamese |
Delivery, Kid Friendly, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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5816 N. 16th St. : Phoenix, AZ 85016 : 602-266-3001
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 Phoenix City Grille's upscale Southwestern spin on meat and potatoes totally hits the spot when you're craving comfort food. By day, the restaurant has a business casual vibe that gives way to a dimly lit, date-friendly ambiance in the evening. Start off with a skillet of moist cornbread, then... More >> |
| East Phoenix |
American, Brunch, Southwestern |
Banquet Facilities, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$, $$$$ |
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2336 W. Thomas Road : Phoenix, AZ 85015 : 602-262-9999
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 A scrumptious menu, cute atmosphere, and shockingly
reasonable prices are what make tiny, 20-seat Pizza A Metro --
practically hidden in plain view, next to a Circle K -- one of the
best budget gourmet finds in the Valley. Owner Maurizio Benforte, a
native of Sorrento, Italy, serves up... More >> |
| Central Phoenix |
Italian, Pizza |
Catering, Delivery, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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623 E. Adams St. : Phoenix, AZ 85004 : 602-258-8300
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 Absolutely outstanding pizza, spun by a master Italian craftsman. Every ingredient is fresh and bursting with flavor. Try the Wiseguy model - roasted onions, smoked mozzarella, and fennel sausage. Top-notch salads and desserts, too. Stop in at the wine bar next door while waiting for your table. More >> |
| Central Phoenix |
Pizza |
Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Smoking |
$$ |
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6166 N. Scottsdale Road : Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 : 480-998-1366
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 Bring Italians into a conversation about pizza, and you'll get a very specific viewpoint on what constitutes a proper pie - that is, Neapolitan pizza, with its thin, tender, crisp crust. There's an Italian trade organization that sets the standards for authenticity, and Pomo touts its... More >> |
| Paradise Valley |
Italian, Pizza |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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1602 E. Roosevelt St. : Phoenix, AZ 85006 : 602-254-1719
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 The biggest Ranch Market to date in Arizona, with about 53,000 square feet of Mexican foodstuffs in one space. This blockbuster supermercado boasts its own food court, a pescadería with a mariscos stand at which to eat ceviche, a tortillería pumping out tortillas nonstop, an agua fresca stand, car... More >> |
| Central Phoenix |
Bakery, Grocery, Market, Mexican |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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6106 S. 32nd St. : Phoenix, AZ 85042 : 602-276-0601
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 At this charming restaurant/wine bar at The Farm at South Mountain (a 10-acre property dotted with stately old pecan trees, where there's also a cafe, a casual lunch restaurant, a garden shop, a kitchen store, a catering company, a spa, and even a naturopathic physician's office), all the... More >> |
| South Phoenix |
American, Contemporary, Wine Bar |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Fireplace, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$, $$$$ |
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3129 E. McKellips Road : Mesa, AZ 85213 : 480-659-8787
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 Attractive, 8,000-square-foot hacienda-style eatery devoted to a more healthful take on Mexican grub, mixing in elements of Baja style and California cuisines. The bright, airy interior includes a fantasia of Mexican tile, artwork and furniture. Menu faves include the rich, flavorful chicken... More >> |
| Mesa |
California, Mexican |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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6208 N. Scottsdale Road : Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 : 480-367-8030
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 Rustic-chic setting featuring paintings of cowboys, roughhewn chairs, and the occasional stuffed jackalope. Service is friendly, and generally faultless. Excellent wine list is a draw, as is a menu of gourmet comfort fare featuring fresh local ingredients culled daily from the area's farmers'... More >> |
| Paradise Valley |
American |
Catering, Delivery, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$$ |
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5402 E. Lincoln Drive : Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 : 480-948-1700
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 Rita's Kitchen is the casual, Southwestern eatery tucked inside Camelback Inn, the place where hotel guests can go for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and locals can soak up the Sonoran charm. The comfort food here may not be innovative, but it's pretty good, and the appealing atmosphere and... More >> |
| Paradise Valley |
Southwestern |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$, $$$$ |
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7299 N. Scottsdale Road : Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 : 480-306-8800
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 Scottsdale's über-stylish Roka Akor, a spin-off of London-based Roka, sets itself apart from the Valley's myriad other Japanese restaurants by specializing in robatayaki, Japanese-style grilled dishes; a few are traditional, but many have a creative, contemporary spin. Of course, there's sushi here, ... More >> |
| Paradise Valley |
Japanese, Sushi |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$$ |
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816 N. Third St. : Phoenix, AZ 85004 : 602-254-2561
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 Quite literally a home away from home, this trendy spot occupies the historic Farish House located in the heart of the downtown Phoenix arts district. Indie rockers and artist folks always seem to find their way to this popular spot for a break from the monthly First Friday madness or on a... More >> |
| Central Phoenix |
American, Bar Food |
Private Party, Smoking, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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628 E. Adams St. : Phoenix, AZ 85004 : 602-256-0223
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 If nothing else, the British definitely know how to tie one on. So it's only fitting that the Britannia-themed Rose & Crown is stocked with enough brews and booze to keep any Englishman or Anglophile happy (and properly soused). Imperial pints of Smithwick's, Newcastle, Tetley's, and Guinness... More >> |
| Central Phoenix |
English, Irish |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$ |
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10880 N. 32nd St. : Phoenix, AZ 85028 : 602-971-1293
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 Small, family-run Thai restaurant where the dishes are some of the freshest in the Valley. Chef Somsaun Pluemjit shops for produce every day before opening, and this comes through in her cooking, which is lighter than at most other Thai eateries and chock-full of cucumber, onion, tomato, and... More >> |
| North Phoenix |
Thai |
Catering, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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7620 E. Indian School Road : Scottsdale, AZ 85251 : 480-947-0057
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 Owners Duc and Noelle Liao have their own little piece of Paris at this inconspicuous strip mall patisserie/café, where the vibe is hip and low-key. Bring a friend (or grab a magazine), sip some fragrant Mariage Frères tea, and tuck into luscious traditional pastries, from croissants and butter coo... More >> |
| Central Scottsdale |
Bakery, Cafe, Coffeehouse, Dessert, French, Pastries |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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4232 E. Chandler Blvd. : Ahwatukee, AZ 85048 : 480-706-2200
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 This cozy Ahwatukee restaurant may be named after the Spanish word for "secret," but it's too delicious to keep under wraps. The heady smell of burning pecan wood hits your nostrils as soon as you walk through the door, a hint of scrumptious Southwestern eats to come: chorizo-stuffed pork... More >> |
| Ahwatukee |
Mexican, Southwestern |
Kid Friendly, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$ |
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705 N. First St. : Phoenix, AZ 85004 : 602-340-9777
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 Leave it to chef Johnny Chu to open downtown's first sake bar. Like Fate, his former eatery, Sens has an urban-globetrotter aesthetic, although it's more homey, with shareable small plates like dumplings and hotpots and nibbles meant to be dunked in dipping sauces. From juicy soup gyoza to... More >> |
| Central Phoenix |
Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese |
Kid Friendly, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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2051 W. Warner Road : Chandler, AZ 85224 : 480-899-7191
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 Sleek, sophisticated Japanese restaurant with many items unique to Japanese restaurants in Phoenix, though not to Japanese restaurants in Japan or larger American cities. The place was designed by its owner, himself a fussy Japanese eater, so you know it's good. And even if you can't tell your... More >> |
| Chandler |
Japanese, Sushi |
Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$ |
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8787 N. Scottsdale Road : Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 : 480-778-1999
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 This impressive Scottsdale venture raises the bar for Thai food in the Valley, from the elegant presentations, to the complex flavors (for example, there's the unusual blend of sweet, savory, and tangy in the miang kum, fresh mustard leaves wrapped around roasted coconut, prawns, herbs, and... More >> |
| Paradise Valley |
Thai |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$ |
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1650 E. Indian School Road : Phoenix, AZ 85016 : 602-230-6724
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 Stacy Phipps, owner of defunct downtown soul food fave Stacy's, is back on the dining scene with a new place, and his food's just as delicious as ever. Now the emphasis is on barbecue - ribs, pulled pork, brisket, you name it -- smoked over over almond and hickory wood. But all the old standbys... More >> |
| East Phoenix |
American, Barbecue, Soul Food, Southern |
Catering, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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4302 N. Scottsdale Road : Scottsdale, AZ 85251 : 480-941-4460
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 Hip, urban, Dr. No-like sushi joint from the team that gave Scottsdale the funky-fresh tiki lounge Drift. Decor features zebra wood tables, Japanese-style restrooms, and a tank in the floor of the entranceway featuring several live stingrays. Nigiri sushi is first-rate, but the maki still needs... More >> |
| Central Scottsdale |
Japanese, Sushi |
Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$ |
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5009 E. Washington St. : Phoenix, AZ 85034 : 602-273-7378
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 Take a bite out of Arizona history at this legendary steakhouse, which used to part of the Tovrea Land and Cattle Co., the country's largest feedlot. The atmosphere is old-school class, but the menu goes a little further than typical meat and potatoes. Along with steaks and seafood, The... More >> |
| Central Phoenix |
American, Steak House |
Banquet Facilities, Kid Friendly, Private Party |
$$$$ |
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1212 E. Northern Ave. : Phoenix, AZ 85020 : 602-997-1685
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 In a town in desperate need of an Asian influx, Super Dragon comes through like a Chinese superhero, delivering affordable, high-quality Chinese cuisine in a neighborhood setting. Cantonese, Szechwan, and a smattering of other Chinese cooking styles are represented. Duck is one of the... More >> |
| North Phoenix |
Chinese |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Delivery, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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4855 E. Warner Road : Ahwatukee, AZ 85044 : 480-820-3376
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 Attractive, bright sushi outlet with a fetching lime and mint green interior design, and a sushi bar that produces some really excellent sushi rolls. Try the sweet, tuna-wrapped Cherry Blossom Roll, the spicy Climax Roll topped with jalapeños, or the ASU Roll, wrapped around shrimp tempura. Trad su... More >> |
| Ahwatukee |
Japanese, Sushi |
Catering, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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4206 E. Chandler Blvd. : Ahwatukee, AZ 85048 : 480-706-7060
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 The former proprietors of Tucson's Sushi Ten have opened a new eatery in Ahwatukee, and fans of authentic Japanese cuisine have been quick to pick up on it. The spare dining room's bright and open, with plenty of seating at the sushi bar and tables scattered throughout the room. As for the... More >> |
| Ahwatukee |
Japanese, Sushi |
Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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